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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Decatur handles 125.oOO bales of cotton
Larue I'M. c. A.

0OSotdi i-piVVp OeA'NS ot oSNNSA- per year
 Large Y. M. c. A.
 New Decatur has the largest branch of the Y. M c. A. in Alabama in point of membership, reaching somewhere around 1000. The association has a handsome building costing $25,000. This is equipped with baths lunch room, reading rooms, dormitories and everything necessary for the convenience and comfort of the mem bers.
 A handsome Carnegie library building was completed about two years ago. The structure is of white pressed brick with stone trimmings and tile roof The in- terior is of native oak
 The Decaturs are in the midst of the great fertile Tennessee valley, perhaps the most productive agricultural section In the state.
 The building of good roads over the en- tire county and the probable extension of the system into adjoining counties will greatly increase the importance of the Twin Cities as an agricultural trade cen- ter.
 The merchants and business men of the two cities have come to realize the sta bility and importance of the farm trade and are giving every encouragement for the development of this business.
 During the recent panic the farmers of Alabama were prosperous and did more to sustain the state than any other one fac tor and the business man has been strong ly impressed with the value of the farm trade as an asset of the country.
 The visitor in the Decaturs Is impressed with the largeness and stability of the buildings. The business houses as a rule are much in advance of what one would expect In towns of this size. The Deca- turs are building for a city of 500O0 in- habitants and the consolidation of the towns will be a great step forward in this direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Preparing for Conference.

In order that the delegates to the anti constitutional prohibitionits meeting might be provided with every necessity and living essential off hand, J. Lee Long, leader of the nti-constitutionalists has appointed a local committee of r desg- mated as the reception and information committee. They are expected to look after the housing of the visitors who are due in the city to attend the anti-con- vention on "wednesday.
 Chairman Long also announces that all of the railroads have promised a round trip fare of 3 cents per mile, plus 25 cents. The personnel of the information commit tee is as follows: Maj. E. F. Baber, Capt. D. H. Jackson. Col w. T. Sheehan, Maj. Ben E. Noble, Charles L. Harold. B. A Taylor, J. T. I1etcher, Charles Fin negan, George FL Dent. D. w. Crossland, Stewart Mckenzie. Graham Gamble, Frank P. Glass, Jr., Paul Sanguinetti. W. T. Seibles, E. J. Mahoney and E. OBrien.
 New Game Warden.
 State Fish and Game Commissioner John H. Wallace, Jr.. has appointed J. N. Crow of I.auderdale county game warden of that county.
 Of minor capitol importance was the notice received in the office of Secretary of State Frank N Julian of the incor- poration in Mobile of the Mobile Barge company, capital stock $1200. The incor- porators are Charles G. Ollinger, B. J. Williams and w. K. Linscott.
 Senate Journal Examined.
 Attorney General A. M. Gerber. who at the request of Gov. B. B. Conner has been making thorough and careful re- vision of the senate journals. has finished his work, and will render his report to Governor Conner immediately upon the re- turn of the chief executive to the capitol. He begins work on the house journals on Monday.
 New Fish Lava
 John H. wallace, IT,. state nah and game commissioneH is busy sending out . tho yarious .enmoa sardeas tADonkAeuk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
HALE COUNTY BAR
 INDORSES KNIGHT

Greensboro, September n.-tSpecial)- At meeting of the Hale county bar held here this afternoon the following resolu- lions were passed:
 Whereas, a vacancy exists on the su- preme court bench by reason Of the res ignation of Justice Denson, and,
 Whereas, Hon. Thomas E. Knight. a member of the Hale county bar, is an applicant for the appointment to fill such vacancy, and,
 Whereas. by character, habits and pro- fessional attainments he is well quail fled to serve as a member of the supreme court, therefore be it resolved that the Hale county bar does heartily support the candidacy of Hon. Thomas E. Knight for such appointment and respectfully recommend his appointment to the gov ernor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
BAPTIST CONVENTION CLOSES.
Successful Meeting of Two Days Helc
 at Jacksonville.

Jacksonville. September 11.-(Special.)- J. The Calhoun County Baptist association closed it's annual session at this place Friday afternoon. having been in session two days The meeting was one of un- usual harmony and interest. Several visiting ministers from a distance were present who contributed much to the sue cess of the meeting. This association Is a live one. As all the church did not send delegates the following figures are only approximate. About 25OO communic- ants were reported in the county and about 1900 Sunday school pupils The next meeting will be held at Mount Zion church. near Alexandria, about September 10 14in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
WALKER ENTERS RACE.
Athens Man Candidate for Supreme
 Court Bench.

Montgomery. September 11.-tspeciaI.)-- Montgomery friends of W. R. Walker Of Athens. Limestone county. tonight spread the tidings that he is candidate for the supreme court honors vacated by Judge N. D. Denson. The news has naturally affected the situation. :nasmuch as the present list of seven candidates consti- tUtes one of the most aggressive ever gotten together. Mir. Walker for a num- Der of years has been a leading attorney in this section. He is a member of the state board of legal examiners and is universally popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
New Real Estate Firm.

F. N. PeI1inson & Co. have opened an office at 1G7 First avenue, where they will conduct a general real estate, rental and building business.
 MT. Parkinson needs no introduction to the people of Birmingham, as he has built houses for Ia years here. and several are now occupied by our best citizens.
 MT J. A. Finch his partner is also well known here as he is an experienced real estate man. having been with John R. Bethea for some time.
 If you are in the market for a good home or have one to sell 1t will pay you to call on F. N. Parkinson & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
Mrs. w. A. McPeters Dead

Florence. September 11.-(Special.) Mrs. w. A. McPeters, an aged lady of 70, died yesterday at the nome of her son. J. B. McPeters. at Killen, this county. from infirmites due to old age. She Is survived by seven children, J. B. and John McPeters. Mrs. T. B. White and Mrs Mason Phillips of Lauderdale coun- ty, and Mrs Fred Wilson, Mrs. Arthur Phillips and Mrs. J. P. White of Nor ence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
BABIES BENEFIT BY
 NEW SKIN DISCOVERY
Stops Itching Immediately, sOothes an
 Conn forfs fha Little Ones

Comforts the Little Ones
 A demonstration of the efficacy and en- tire harmlessness of poslam, the new skin discovery, is afforded when it is applied to the tender skin of infants who are tortured with 1ashes, chafngs, scaly and crusted humors and other skin aggrava- tons Its effect is soothing, the itching stops at once, the skin heals and is quick 1y restored to normal condition.
 Tn the various forms of skin troubles in both Infants and adults, poslam pro- duces beneficial results from the first application. Eczema, acne, herpes. rash, letter, etc., yield readily to its remark able curative properties. Occasional ap- plications will quickly banish pimples blotches and complexion blemishes and will relieve and cure itching feet scaly scalp, humors, etc.
 Polsam can be had for 50 cents at any reliable druggists, particularly Jacobs Pharmacy, who make 8 speciality of It. Or the Emergency Laboratories. No. S2 West 18th street. New York city, will send a trial supply free by mail to any one who will write for it. This is suf- ficient to show results in "A hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
swartz Brothers Bankrupt,

Huntsville. September n.-(Special.)- Swartz Bros. cigar manufacturers of this city, have gone into voluntary bankruptcy having filed a petition in the United States court. The liabilities of the firm are small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
For Improved Waterways.

Huntsville September 1 1.-(Specia..)- The cities and commercial clubs of north ern Alabama will send full delegations to the annual meeting of the Tennessee River Improvement association in Harri- man. Tenn, on October 27 The last meeting of tho association was held in Huntsville There Is more than usual in- terest throughout this section in all mat ters pertaining to the improvement of the Tennessee and 1t is expected that the as sociation will be enabled to procure the continuation of the government work along the full length of the stream
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

Ed Williams fell from a ladder this morning, while working at the Central foundry, and was painfully injured. His hand was badly crushed and gashes around the head are giving him consid- erable trouble. Jacobs ambulance took him to Dr. Donald's office, where his wounds were dressed and he was then removed to his home.
 The proposition to put Bessemer on a circuit of plays, using the auditorium of the High school as a theatre, has been turned down by the board of edu- cation It was not thought advisable to introduce the performances in the school by Superintendent Persons, and he was upheld by a majority of the board
 Alfred Richardson and Leroy Price were arrested this morning and are being held to await Investigation The young men were selling postage stamps on the street and the police thought 1t advisable to hold them pending investigation.
 The pays were heavy in the district to- day and there are large crowds on the streets. The merchants are having a good trade. There is demand for labor in the district, the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company bringing in many men during the past week.
 The reyivalists holding forth in the tent on Fourth avenue are making sys- tematc canvass of the city and are well pleased with the result. The Culpeppers are preaching daily to large crowds. The services will continue through next week, there being three services daily. All tho churches in the city will unite in the night service. but will hold the regular morning worship.
 The repairs at Robertstown furnace have about been completed and the fur mace will probably be blown in at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

e sydmore's Arrival, So- ciety Column
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
BESSEMER WINS
 FROM WOODWARD
GRASSELLI TAKES TWO GAMES FROM Y. M. c. A. AND BESSEMER LOSES PENNANT UNLESS TIE IS PLAYED OFF.

Bessemer. September u.-(Special.)- Bessemer defeated Woodward this after noon In a one-sided game by the score of 8 to O. The features of the game were the pitching of Fancher for Bessemer. the playing of Griffenkamp at short. and the fielding of Hutchings at second for the visitors. Fancher allowed but two hits and struck out ten men. As Gras- selli won both games from the Y. M. C.. A this afternoon Bessemer is one game behind and has lost the pennant unless Y M C. A. is prevailed upon to play off the tie game R.H B. Bessemer ........................... Woodward ..........................
 Batteries: Fancher and Trotter; Reed and Lent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
The Bessemer National Bank
 BESSEMER, ALABAMA Condensed Report Comptroller Close of Business Sept 1909
Liabilities.
Resources.

R E. Smith, MCLEAN, vice President - ".
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-13

that the Mormon church, through it's
authorities has the right to name the
public officers OF the State. That's
Snoot and Snootism. There is an idea
prevalent that the Mormon people are
bound to; choose officers selected by the
church. That's Smith and SmithisnL
And there is the Idea that the president
OF the Mormon church and a council of
Its other officers have the right to con-
tro1 the destinies of the state. Ihat's
the dead hand of Islam. /"
These three ideas If they exist
anywhere outside of the imagination.
of intolerant political fanatics do not
seem to have been very influential In
the choice Of t'the public officers of tho
state" Neither do the officers who
are thus absurdlS imagined to have
been appointed to Office rather than
elected by the people, seem to have
realized the source OF their supposed
appointment. Is there not, in this very
fact, the Overwhelming REPUTATION Of
the speakers base destinations?
There Is, however. another "idea Tar
more ''prevalent3 In the minds of Ant-s
GilNttlt IlulilIGifLiI's IlttL1 htltS itSs''
which they falsely attribute TO those
citizens OF the state who are members
Of the Church; and that is the idea that
certain disappointed oflice-seekers
should name the public officers. One
who tried but failed to receive the sos
called Church support, !" which the.
Americans" now pretend to denounce,
-, Z. =.
lis the real leader in making the pre-
posterous claim that the : Mormon
Church dictates the choice of public
officials. Might he not add that he
attempted to enlist that kind of Sup
port" and that when he discovered
that tile Church resolutely refused
Z to endorse him Or any other political
candidate for office, he determined to
charge the Church with the otfense
which he had yainly cndeavored to
have it commit in his behalf? Wemean5
Thomas Kearns: and we would stls-
gest to the glib authority on ISLAM
that he tell his hearers the next time
he addresses them, just how we'll his
political leader knows the facts when
he endeavors to show that the
Church, ought not to endorse can
didates for political office.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-13
THE SMOKE PROBLEM

Is a smokeless city possible? II so.
one of the great obstacles to the enjoy
ment OF life under modern conditions.
Representatives OF the United States
! geological survey have been engaged in
| various experiments of late, and they
are proud over what they believe has
been accomplished ut their Pittsburs
station. This station, 1t seems, is OPP
Grated absolutely without smoke, and
| the fuel used Is coal refuse, costing IS
cents ton, which the companies are
| sidering it useless for ordinary heat
| ing purposes.
| A Washington correspondent of the
| Pittsburg Dispatch has visited the Of
flee OF the geological survey ut the
national capital and obtained some
statements that are highly interesting
us bearing upon the matter of abolish
| ing smoke. According to Mr.. II. NJ.
Wilson, chief engineer Of the technolo-
gic branch Of the geological survey,
l w ~ sclSi1t
had visited and carefully inspected es-
Establishments in many of the leading
| cities of the country and found that
more than 200 plants We're operated
without smoke and with a gain in econ
omy. Mr.. Wilson said "the investiga-.
| ton Indicates that the clean, comfort
| able American city with a normal
amount of sunshine Is not far of.
Smokeless cities only await a auickened
public conscience to the fact that this
nuisance means uncIeanliness. poverty,
Indebtedness, disease and death. The
| public has only to realize that smoke in
the cities costs in merchandise in stores
| and warehouses more than $500, 600, 900
a year. This loss IN money is based on
the statement of the Chicago smoke in
spector that his city suffers a loss each
i year of S50,1A0 COZ More thai: & ..;i al.
ofsthe people of this country live in the
great and moderate siZed cities"
But how can this miracle of cleanli-
moss an>' snapanar Ia Darformed? The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-13
CONFERENCE POSTPONED.
83 Box Elder Conference, advertised 1 tc
.sbe held June 9th and 9Th, is postponed
4 to be held June 18th and 18th.
JOSEPH r.. SMITH. President.
ANNUAL Y. NJ. AND Z. y. NJ. I. a
8 CONFERENCE.

The Fourteenth General Annual Con IN
ference OF the Young mems and Youns
Ladies' Mutual Improvement Assocla-
tons OF the Church Of Jesus Christ
Z OF Lattcr-day Saints will be held in
4 Salt Lake City, on Saturday and sun
day. June 5th and 9th, 1903.
All officers and members Of the as as
ISOLATION are requested to be present
4 at all Of the meetings OF the confer
ence, and q cordial invitation Is here
Z ~ extended to the Saints generally
to attend the meetings to be held IN
the Tabernacle on Sunday. June 9Th.
4 ut 10. a. IN. and at Q and pm.
B JOSDPH F.SSMITH-
s HEBER ). GRANT.
b. FL. ROBERTS.
General Suptcy. Y. NJ. NJ. I. A.
MARTHA H. TINGEY.F
RUTH NJ. FOX.
MAY II. NYSTROM.
Presidency Y. Z. NJ. I. A.
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REDUCTION OF ARsIAaIENTs.

The German ambassador. Count
Won Bernstorff. in his address to the
Chicago Peace congress said that tho
German army and navy are the surest
guarantees of German Independence
and freedom from attack, and that;
#the efficiency OF German arms Is a
preservative of European concord. He
added that for forty years Germany,
though possessing a powerful army
and growing navy, had INDUCED in
no aggressive warfare. and that her,
Influence had been steadily exerted to-
preserve the worlds peace. He OBJ
served that the limitation OF arrna-
Snlents. under existing conditions, was
something that the German governs.
ment could not concern itself with.
however regretfully the German En-
peror might disagree with the advo-F
Gates OF a reduction Of military bur
$dens. VA 55ss ID
% This was in reply to resolution
asking our government to take tho
Initiative in securing an agreement.
among the powers to stop the expan--ss
sion of ornaments. The ambassador
only said what German representatives
stated at the Hague Congress. Ger
many cannot consent to any PROPOSE
ton for the reduction of8ar1naments.
There is y o 1 ray OF hope for a ces-
sation Of the race for military supre-
macy, until the masses of the people
In the civilized world rise in their
might and demand q change of poll
Icy. And this will come as soon as
they realize what militarism costs
them. and at what enormou sacrifices
OF the comforts of life armies and
naYies are being maintained. In his
letter. to the Peace Congress Presi-
dent Taft remarked that while arn1a-
rnents went on increasing "the bur
dens presented by this competition in
armament arc growing heavier and
heavier, and the problems for solu-
ton. consistent with their increase,
become more and more difficult"
When this becomes a reality to the
people upon which the tax-burdens
rest heavy, they will make themselves
heard.
The immediate aim OF the peace
friends. it seems to us. should be a
campaign OF education throughout
the world. Before public sentiment is
thoroughly educated, there can be no
parliament OF man, no united world.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-13

the national debt consolidation fund.
referred to above, allows not much over
q, OO0. 900 or d 00o, 900 ven for the prirl;-i
Ecipal. Therefore, the katsura pro
gram of Y wing aside 10000, 600 yen ~
year would raise the amount IN no
mean degree. If this policy be. followed
every year, our war debt VIII be re-
deemed very much sooner than the
{ sl,es.ks Vel for pa
rlesa finance that, intlle very bitterest
period through which It has passed,
the administration could manage 70
set aside for the debt charge 15l, 1885 oh
ven in. 1905 n, 174,39o,457 yen in 1909
and 176.S39,532 yen iii 1a0s-9, in each
ease a much greater amount than ne /
10000, 900 yen planned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-13
|ANNUaL PRIMARY CONFERENCE.

The seventh annual general confer
ence OF the officers Of the Primary as
socintions OF the Church OF Jesus Christ
8ofs Latter-day Saints will be held in
7 Salt Like City. j une 4th. 9Th and 9th,
1909. All officers. stake and local. are
requested to be present at all the SEES.
sions Of this conference. *
LOUIE 3. FELT.
MAY ANDERSON.
yl CLARA w. BEEBE,
Presidency Primary Associations
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-13
A KNocKER KNOCKED.
Los Angeles Times.

One cannot help sympathize with the
monthly magazines. Being so painfully;
behind the times they are Obliged to in-.
cessantly search for features" which
will induce the public to read them.
Mankind being SO constituted that it;
loves q roast rather than an apprecia-
3tion, the monthlies, or at least no in
considerable part Of them, feel it in.
;cumbent upon themselves to be always
attacking somebody or something. This
is not done out OF pure benevolence to-
ward suffering humanity, but solely
with an eye to the main chance. In
plain language, they make trouble in
order to catch subscribers to use as
bait for advertisements.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-13

secret is entirely iii setting the stokers
sor furnaces 50 that the combustion is
complete before the gases strike the
heating surface OF the boiler. The best
results, it is exp planned, can be achieved
with mech anical stokers. as these can
be Installed at moderate cost and be.
SO adjusted and regulated as to ac-l
conlplish desired resu VI. laeticsri5
certainty. This Is a subject or great in.
&tercst to Salt Lake, as well as to other
larger cities. Every fall the smoke
from hundreds OF cliimneys falls over.
tho place ana hangs ike a dark pail
over 1t. II furnaces can be SO arr
ranged as to prevent the black clouds
from forming, someone should learn
how to do it and then teach the people
here the secret II srlokeless cities are
among the possibilities, Salt Lake should
be made one.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-13

d II the strikers wore basebaliists they
would be stealing bases, sure.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-13
A CITIZENS CREED.
Los Angeles Express.

Gov Fort OF New Jersey has given
expression to .; citizens creed that
every earnest man ought to paste in
his hat for frequent reference. 1t is
this: 5. 4
Man above party,
Brains above money,
Honor above power,
Country above self.
Parties are all right. There is need
y for them. But they are good only when
they represent good men. When they
represent bad men they constitute a
distinct menace. Money and wealth
are all right. But when the money bag
is placed above intelligence, when
wealth is exalted over brains--then
they are bad Power is all right. Men,
who, like Roosevelt, seek power for the
good they can do, are to be admired.
But the man who sacrifices honor to
attain power is unworthy of power. Il
would rather be right than president"
said Clay, which was another way of
saving that he placed honor above
power. And it's all right to take thought
of self Few of US do not. But mans
first duty is to country. 1t is the
country that gives him his freedom,
his education, his safety. Every man
owes something to his country. He
owes service to his country. When
Gov. Fort said that country should be
placed above self he perhaps had in
mind the service that every loyal citi-
zen owes to his country, to his state
and to the community in which he
lives The service most needed today
is citizenship. There are thousands
of men in every city who are utterly
selfish, who accept the protection and
| advantages that the state affords, but
who never give a thought to their civic
| responsibilities. Such men need to be
awakened.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-13

5.5 In the Hams case the punishment fits
the crime, but it isn't a. Very close fit.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-13
JAPANs GREAT SINKING FUND.
hi kinnosuke in Review of Re-

The 18th of August, 1905, placed a
FINANCE. On chat day the katsura cslbi-
net decided to lay aside every year at
least 5O.0oo,oss yen $4,000. 0o0) for! the
purpose of Paying off the principal of
our national debt. The minimum
amount Of III, 10000 yen, provided in I
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-13

If the Calhoun trial We're linked
sweetness it, could not be longer drawn
out than it has been. "a