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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
NO HARD TIMES IN
 RURAL ALABAMA
MAN SAYS "l4 CENTS CoTTONY AND FARMERS RAISING THEIR OWN CORN MEAN sOME- THING TO THE STATE

Just what "14-cent cotton" can do to make the farmer and, therefore, all classes and conditions of men. satisfied irl the enjoyment of prosperity, is H. frustrated in a statement of J. R. Rob- erson of Cropwell. MT. Roberson was registered at the Morris last night. He is a merchant selling to practically everybody in St. Clair county and Is, in addition, one of the biggest and best farmers of that section of the state.
 T have been in business at Crop well for 40 years," stated MT. Rober- son, land we are doing. or rather, have done, this year the biggest business in our history. It all goes to show just what a big corn crop and cotton selling at more than IA cents pound can do for the people. Everybody seems to have some money and there Is great deal of contentment. Our sales have been large and collections good. We are as busy as can be. and all of our neighbors are. The crops this year, as whole, are the best we have had in seven years. In the country everyone, with g. crib full of corn, has enough to eat. And with cotton sold at IA cents per pound ev- cry pocket contains little money. This condition is, of course, reflected in the city, for there is no just cause for complaint when corn Is plentiful and cotton is bringing a big price. have hoard no complaint of hard times There is no reason for such complaint. And we believe that the best is just In the beginning. A long season of prosperity seems before us."
 MT. Roberson is the father of J. Fall Roberson, who will represent St. Clair county in the lower house of the legis- 1ature next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
PALMER ON WORK
 AT MONTEVALLO
PRESIDENT SAYS SCHOOL IS CROW ING so RAPIDLY THAT LEGISLA- TURF WILL HAVE TO GIVE IT MORE AID

Dr. T. w. Palmer, president of the Montevallo Girls Industrial school, spent yesterday in the city, registered at the Florence. Concerning the growth of the Montevallo school, pr. Palmer talked in- terestingly.
 "The school is experiencing most healthful growth" stated he, ''and there ia hardly a doubt but that we will have after the Christmas holidays as many girls as we can well care for. AS is re- membered, last season we were forced to advertise that no more students could be accommodated. We are spreading out in the way of curriculum, and in adding branches of study. Everything is operat- ing as smoothly as possible, though we are in need of legislative appropriations"
 Some days ago the building commit tee of the trustees of Montevallo met in Montevallo, and 1t was determined to go before the legislature, and presenting the need of the girls school, to ask for money. Judge A. H. Aston, who is a member of that committee, while in Bir- mingham shortly after the meeting, stat ed his conviction that the Montevallo school under the direction of Dr. Pal mer, will continue to grow until 1t will own no peer in the southland. Judge Aston, too, stated the need of money for the construction of buildings, and he will be a member of the committee which will appear before the legislature.
 Dr. Palmer, before his election to the presidency of the Montevallo school, was professor of mathematics and dean of the faculty of the University of Alabama. He is one of the best known educators of tho state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
COAL OUTPUT SOLD
 THREE YEARS AHEAD
J. R. Ryan Says Present Year Has Been Most Successful in History of
 Industry in Alabama

That the output of the Corona Coal companys mines has been sold for three years, and that orders had been turned down on account of the brisk demand. was the statement yesterday of J. R. Ryan, president of that company, who is in Birmingham. He said the output had been secured by three railroads and com mercial dealers who depended upon Corona coal to sell the commercial trade, and that no orders could be handled by his company for three years at least
 We have closed up one of the best years in the history of the business here," said MT Ryan yesterday. "our mines are running full time and our output for three years has been contracted for. We sold out to three railroads and those few commercial dealers who handle our coal every year.
 T have seldom been through a year which has been so full of brisk coal trading. We could not sell any mono without making extensive additions, which we did not feel inclined to do just now.
 "All the companies, if reports are cor rect, have been very busy this year for the demand has been great, the mines have been running well and everything has worked together for the interest of coal operators. There has been a~>aort- ness of railroad equipment in some To- calities, but this has been overcome rap idly. I feel very sure that this district will produce a greater tonnage this year than ever before. The estimate I see has been placed at 15,000,000 tons. which. I think, is very conservative.
 Alabama has done well so far in coal production, but we are infants compared to the other great coal centers. It 10 up to us to keep plugging until every possible pound of coal is taken out year iy so we can get in the class with the other great big fields. This year has been fine starter as business has never been so rushing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
ANAL YSIS MAY BE
 READY THURSDAY Chemist Works on Stomachs
 of Poisoned Men THE INQUEST SATUDAY Bodel<er Says Brothers of Coleman Are Rendering All the Assistance They Can in Tracing Down
 the Murderer
THE INQUEST SATUDAY

Chemist J. C. Long, who is making the analysis of the contents of the stomachs of stephen IT. Strickland and Guy R. Coleman, who were mysteriously pois- oned one week ago, reported to the coro- her yesterday that he thought the andy sis would be completed by Thursday.
 If the coroner receives the report of the chemist on Thursday, he states that he will hold the inquest on Saturday morn ing. Coroner Brasher is still of the opin- ion that the poison used was strychnine, and not oxalic acid.
 While the police and sheriffs deputies worked all day yesterday, they failed to unearth anything of importance. and it is will not be any arrests in connection with the case for several days.
 'T have been in conference with both brothers of Guy R. Coleman every day since they returned from the funeral, said Chief Bodeker last night "and have found them anxious to render me all the assistance possible in tracing down the murder of Guy Coleman and S. H. Strick- land. I have secured some important in- formation in regard to Coleman's past life from them and have found them very courteous
 q make this statement to correct the impression that Coeman's brothers arc not aiding in the search for his mur- derer."
 While Sheriff Higdon yet thinks that the slayer of the two men was woman, some points have come to his attention that have caused him to investigate the possibility of a man being the one who sent the poison. Two deputies are work ing on this theory, as we'll as that a woman did the deed.
 It is known that Coleman had some very bitter enemies, but it is hardly thought that any were so bitter as to kill him in this way. However, neither the police nor Sheriff Higdon is overlooking any chance to catch the criminal, and the least little clew has been subjected to a rigid investigation by the officers.
 "The greatest indication that the kill- Ing was done by a woman, in my opin- ion, Is the manner in which it was done.~ said Sheriff Higdon last night. Had a man hated Coleman bitterly enough to kill him he would most likely have way laid him and shot him. A man would not likely plan so shrewdly and so cold blood edly as this murder shows. The en- tire case shows the marks of a woman, and 1t Is this that causes me to believe that a woman did 1t more than the let ter I received, although that has some weight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
SAYS ARIZONA MAY
 BEAT CONSTITUTION
IS SILENT ON PROHIBITION AND WoMAN'S SUFFRAGE AND ADvO- GATES OF THESE POLICIES HAVE JOINED REPUBLICANS

That democrats have played with the people of Arizona and that, as consequence, the state constitution, which will be submitted to the vote of the people February g, will probably be defeated, is the news brought to Birmingham yesterday by Wilson Blair. lawyer of Phoenix.
 "The democrats" stated MT. Blair, 'were in control of the convention which framed the constitution pro- posed. The democrats, 1t is claimed, obtained the control by promising the prohibitionists that the constitution will declare fore statewide prohibition as does the constitution of Oklahoma. And the democrats, 1t is claimed. promised the advocates of woman suffrage that the constitution would declare for votes for women. The constitution, as 1t will be submitted, neither declares for phohibition as a statewide doc Urine or policy, nor does 1t contain clause favoring opening the ballot to women. Therefore the prohibitionists are deserting to the republicans, as are the advocates of woman suffrage, 1t is believed that the disaffection of the prohibition forces will serve to the balance of power to the republicans, and this will probably mean the de- feat of the constitution. Arizona nor mally votes about 10000 men. It is believed that not more than 35,000 will vote on the ratification of the consti- tutlon.
 The defeat of the constitution means the defernent of statehood for Ari- zona for several months at least" con- tinued MT. Blair, "and statehood may be deferred indefinitely The repub- licans are determined in their opposi- sion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
BIG FEAST FOR
 THE NEWS BOYS

The real big time for the newsboys ef Birmingham is yet to come. Though Christmas has passed, the date toward which they look with equal pleasure is next Monday, January 2, when the an- nual newsboys' New Year dinner will be rendered them by the daily newspapers of Birmingham through the Boys club.
 Superintendent Maurice Willows of the Boys club is making special efforts this year to give the boys great meal, and a really fine time.
 J, H. Hoadley, one of the clubs staanchest friends. will be the guest of honor for the occasion, and has not only promiAed to be present, but to make a talk toNthe boys. The proprietors of the three daily papers are all invited and expected >o talk to the youngsters. while Dr. J. H. hhillips and Judge N. B. Fea- gin will also be present.
 The dinner will probably be served in the vacant stofs at the corner of Second avenue and Tweqty-first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
ENGINEER SHOT IN
 LEG WHILE IN CAB

While seated in his engine cab yes- terday at Dora, R. L.. Walker, an en- Eineer on the Frisco railroad, was shot in the left leg and painfully wounded by negro. He was brought to Bir- mingham on the limited train due here in the afternoon and carried to the private infirmary of Copeland, Solomon & Wilder, where his wounds were dressed.
 The details of the shooting are not clear, but 1t was stated that the shoot ing was entirely accidental. It Is stated that the wound of MT. Walker is moro painful than serious, but that an oper- ation for amputation may result.
 He resides in Memphis, where he is well known among railroad men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
ALMON SANGU|NE
 IF THE OUTCOME
Thinks No One Now Has a
 Majority Pledged
BIG TIME NEXT FRIDAY
Says Fri Cities Will Have Notable Ban- auet to Boost the Big Muscle Shoals Project on Next
 Friday Night

Judge E. B. Almon of Tuscumbia Is sanguine in the belief that he will be chosen speaker of the lower house of the next legislature.
 Last night at the Morris Judge Almon discussed the situation, and while he did not claim to have the pledges of a ma- jority of the 101 members of the legisla- ture, he was emphatic in the expression of the opinion that he would win.
 Since I determined to make the race I have received marked encouragement" he said. During the last few days l have received additional pledges, and I feel certain of the ultimate result. The race will be close, presume. and will be determined most probably after the first or second ballot, after the strength of MT. Parke and MT. Pitts has gone to one of the candidates which remain in the field. It Is a certainty-it matters not what has been said-that no man, at this time, has pledges from the majority of the mem bers of the house. There is a great deal to be done yet, and the man who does not sleep on his job will win the trophy"
 Judge Almon's chief opponent is J.
  the campaign against the amendment and also the campaign of Col. Emmet O'Neal for the gubernatorial nomination. Judge Almon was ardently opposed to tine amendment himself and made many speeches against that proposition over the state. And he, too, was ardent in his support of Colonel O'Neal. Because of his warm friendship to botA leading can didates Colonel ONeal has agreed to take no part in the race.
 Judge Almon talked interestingly of the plans of the citizens of Florence, Tus- cumbia and Sheffield in reference to the improvement of Muscle Shoals. As Is known, in Florence Friday evening a banquet will be given, at which prominent people from this and other states will be present.
 Tt is probable that as many as 200 peo- pie will attend the banquet" stated Judge Almon. "The Alabama congressional del egation, the Alabama senators, congress- men from the other states of the Union, all of the state representatives and sen- ators arc invited, and many will attend. We hope to attract attention to Muscle Shoals, and to the fact that great im- provement is needed We feel that the attraction of attention to the need is all that is required to obtain an appropriation from Congress-"
 Asked concerning the published plan to unite the counties of Lauderdale and Col bert and the cities of Sheffield, Tuscum- bia, and Florence, Judge Almon smiled before replying
 'At any rate," said he. "the discussion of that proposition will serve in attracting attention to Muscle Shoals"
 With Judge Almon came J. l.. Andrews of Sheffield and J. T. Kirk of Tuscumbia. The three lawyers will argue case in bankruptcy today in the federal court. Another prominent Sheffield citizen in the city is J. w. Worthington, who has busi- ness engagements here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
LEAVES FOR LOUISVILLE
 TO BRING BACK A BRIDE

Thomas J. Judge, one of the most pop ular of Jefferson's representatives-elect, will leave birmingham this week for Louisville, Ky, where he will be married on December %, and will return to Mont gomery for the legislative session with his bride.
 Before leaving MT. Judge said: q be- liete that the Jefferson delegation will bs able to stand united on most ques- tions and I think the needed legislation for the betterment of conditions in this county will all be passed
 "I am quite sure that J. Lee Long will be elected speaker on the first ballot. I have heard of very few men who were pledged to MT. Almon. MT. Long posi- lively has the support of six or seven of the Jefferson delegation
 Tn my opinion he is the man most fitted for the positon.i He was in the last legislature, and his record is good one. He has the advantage of parliamentary knowledge and knows how best to ex- pedite the business of the legislature. MT. Long is the man for the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
ALL DAY RECEPTION AT
 THIRD PRESBYTERIAN

A reception will be held at the Third Presbyterian church lecture room at the corner of Avenue G and Twenty-second street tomorrow from a. m. to 10 D. m. The reception will be in the nature of a Christmas entertainment and delightful refreshments will be served.
 The pastor of the church, the Rev J. A. Bryan, announces that a special invita- tion to be present is extended to the members of the fire department, police department, street railway employees, printers and barbers and members of their families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
HUBERT DRENNBN
 SELLS HIS HOME
n. J. PONCELLER BUYS HANDSOME PLACE FOR $3O,O00-SALE MADE YESTERDAY THROUGH A. A. GAM BILL-HAS MAGNIFICENT VIEW

Announcement was made yesterday of the sale of the home of Hubert Drennen to D. J. Ponceller. the price paid being ss00OO. The sale was consummated yes- terday through A. A. Gambill.
 The home is located on one of the highest points of South Highlands at the corner of Maplewood street and Sixteenth avenue. The lot is 1eax1es and the house is handsome brick structure. The view from the verandas of this home is said to be one of the finest in the district. The whole valley from East Lake to Bes- semer can be seen with neld glasses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
a8IHR TALKS OF
 3E CLUBS WORK
la9se litOr Says That Many New aaHals s Are Being Erected
 Tuscaloosa

eH s'a CT, editor of the Tuscaloosa azsf and one of the best known CT D state. is in Birmingham, ao he Florence. The members zt NH sity of Alabama Glee club, saHse directed by MT. Garner, afs 'sssanali in Birmingham, and will frfH fHei 't engagement of the Christi niNs naiiaaz in Clanton tonight.
 1. aI 'sity of Alabama Glee club"
 ea ae arner, "has done fine work fhi- saa 7I nd has received compliments fram sii e9a the state. Many critics con- ntqaf ths strongest aggregation that aye ka1 as yet. We are just be- 2 anlng 6 I5ur which will be completed nfahsliy aa he opening of the university,
 eesry 3.
 Alahana Glee club consists of %
 ia rnembers and 10 substitutes. Of t1o eaenlars MT. Garner states that Il Ht Hzala ham boys.
 1He Jys of the Birmingham High so scl aafsd MT Garner. "come to the unyeaatg thoroughly prepared as to their Fqu3la and dvanced in the arts, in sing lnE 5aaeing, and in amateur theatri- tl fk immediately apply for mem- Ser ia le Glee club, and generally g'a g9ad
 speaking of Tuscaloosa, MT. Garner tes'eled he city was full of business, and that ny new buildings. In every yaFt al fae ity, were in course of con-
 WoH The old city is simply .auS,.4Ag. g. ted he. Business is good, and the peop.e happy and optimistic.
 We are delighted that the Underwater company obtained it's Birmingham fran chise. Hereafter, there should be easy sailing. Tuscaloosa, in more than one way. is deeply interested in this enter prise. When the line is in full operation, 1t is very probable that Tuscaloosa will reap greater benefits than any other city which If will tni1ch :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Walkers Reach Mobile Today

Motile. December 2e.-Roy Fourbush Hans ford and Terry Churchill Elmendorr, two New York newspaper men who are on a 2O.Ooo-mile walk to the Pacific coast, spent Christmas day at Bay Minette, near here, as the guest of Frank S. Stone, the solicitor for Baldwin county. They will arrive in Mobile today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Cotton pfAker Suicide.

London, DecembeA 2e.-Arthur Baum, Q well known cotton broker, who A augurated the movement few months ago for monument ts. the Black Nanny" committed suicide at hotel here today. He has resided in Gall weston for about seven years and is widely known In cotton circles throughout the country. He leaves his widow and one daughter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
w. A. Greene Leaves Today

w. A. Greene, who has been for sew eral years manager of the Republic Iron and Steel companys interests here, leaves today for Houston. Tex. He will enter upon the duties Of comptroller of the Texas company, with headquarters in Houston January l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
.rurkey shootsn Not Allowed

Chattanooga, December 26.-(Spe- cial)-Charged with gaming and cruel ty to animals, four proprietors of "Tur- key shoots" were arrested to day upon warrants sworn out by John W. Faxon, president of the Humane society. The accused were bound over under $25o bond pending trial Tuesday afternoony
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
H; WEATHER

#asA|a# #tea December 26.-Forecast for aithama an3 Mississippi: Fair Tuesday ard Heanesaey; light south winds on the deaai
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
A BOTTLE OF
HOSTETTER'S BITTERS

is the very best kind of health insur- ance. It is absolutely pure and safe and its results are certain. This has been conclusively proven during the past 57 years; but prove 1t for your self the next time you need a tonic and inYigOrant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS

is the ideal remedy for Poor Appetite,
 Heartburn, Headache, BIlIiousness, h. digestion, Dyspepsia, Colds, Grippe, and Malaria. Try 1t. All Druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-02-17
NOT MAJORITY RULE
HOW "cANNoNIsMp WORKS IN
THE HOUSE.
Action In Case of the Postal Savings
Bank Bill Shows How Much
Power Is in the Speakers
Hands.

A Washington dispatch says the
postal savings bank bill has been
pushed in the senate because the pres
ident learned that it was making no
progress in the house committee on
post Offices and postroads. Not a par
ticularly striking piece of news, per-
haps, but of significance in showing
how the present organization of the
house lends itself to the reactionaries.
1t must be understood in the first
place that the majority of the mem
bers of the house are for the Postal
Savings Bank bill. If it could be
brought to a vote tomorrow it would
be adopted by a large majority. The
trouble is that the house will have nc
chance to express an opinion IN the
bill tomorrow or the next day. Until
the speaker is scared into letting the
measure be acted on it is likely to
rest with the committee.
This situation didn't come about &C
cidentally. 1t was known that an
effort would be made to pass the bill
at this session. Speaker Cannon and
his reactionary friends are against it.
The problem was to prevent a vote if
possible. So this is the way. the
Speaker set about it:
The important position of chairman
of the post office committee was va
cant. The speaker appointed to it Mr..
John w. Weeks of Massachusetts,
transferring him from the committee
on agriculture. On the agriculture
committee Mr.. Weeks had been a most
progressive member. Over the oppo-
sftion of Chairman c. F. Scott of Kan
sas he had induced the committee to
report a. Appalachian conservation
measure that was obnoxious to Mr..
Cannon. He is a partner of Horn
blower & Weeks, bankers, of Boston;
president of the Newtonville Trust
Company and vice-president of the
First National Bank of Boston. Now
bankers generally are opposed to the
Postal Savings Bank bill, which they
fear will interfere with the banking
business and perhaps disturb credits.
In making this transfer Speaker
Cannon was getting a troublesome
man off the committee on agriculture
and he was heading the committee on
post Offices with a chairman after his
own heart. BY that one move he was
putting crimps in the Conservation bill
and in the postal savings ban measure.
All of which illustrates admirably
the workings Of the beautiful system
by which the speaker of the house is
permitted to thwart the will of the
majority.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-02-17
HE MEANT EVENING GOWNS
WeIl-Meant Compliment to American
Woman Somewhat MARRIED by
Unfortunate Error.

Mons. Pruger, who from his triumph
at the Savoy hotel in London has
come to New York to conduct a very
fashionable restaurant, was compli-
mented by a reporter on his perfect
English.
We'll" said Mons. Pruger, smiling,
my English is, perhaps, better than
that of the Marquis X, who supped
here after the opera the other evening.
"Our fine supper rooms looked very
gay and fine, diamonds flashed, pale
fabrics shimmered, and everywhere,
turn where it would, the eye rested on
dimpled, snowy shoulders shining like
satin above decollete bodices of Paris
gowns.
These decollete bodices impressed
the Marquis X. He waved his hand
and said:
81 ave knowed parfaitement that
the American young ladies was beau
tiful, but all cannot say how far
o beautiful they Fem in their
night dresses."-N. Y. Press.