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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
INDUSTRIAL DEAL MADE AT ANN|STON
  Sale of Furnaces Made Involv- ing Over $1, 100000 MAJOR SMITH RETIRES Case of W. W. Powell, Charged With Murder of Bill LeGrand, Is Con tinued on Clerical Error
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MAJOR SMITH RETIREs

Ai4niston, December 2-(Special )-Ac- cording to information given out here today big industrial deal has Just been consummated through the instrumental ity of J. B. Darlington of this city by means of which the Cherokee furnace and all the property of the old Georgia and Alabama Iron company will pass into the hands of the Cedartown Iron com pany.
 The deal. which is said to involve a consideration of more than S1, ,000, GOO, has
 been on between MT. Darlington and A Griggs, president of the old company, for some time It is understood that Mo Cormack & Ramsay, Birmingham cap italists, are the foremost factors in the control of the new corporation, which has already assumed control of the large ore properties of the old company, be- sides the large Cherokee furnace at Cedartown.
 The furnace will be extensively i'm. proved at a large outlay of money, it is said. and the ore properties will be oper- ated on a scale larger than heretofore. Mc Darlington went to Cedartown today and he is expected to have additional in- formation regarding the big deal when he returns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03

The petition must be construed most strongly against the pleader; hence, the presumption is that Bessemer did not adopt an ordinance expressing a willing ness for the annexation. There is an averment that Respondent Bumgardner, the custodian of Jonesboro records refuses to allow some citizens of Jonesboro to inspect the records of said council this he cannot legally do, but I think 1t unnecessary and improper to make an order in this regard, as annexation seems to be the pivotal ob- ject of this proceeding, and petitioner does not aver that he is one of the cit izens of Jonesboro who has been denied the right to inspect said public records 1T is therefore, ordered and adjudged that the demurrers to said petition be and the same are hereby sustained.
 It is further ordered and adjudged that petitioner be, and he hereby is, allowed 30 days within which to make such amendments to his petition as he may be advised. A. O. LANE,
 Judge Circuit Court.
 December 2, 1910
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
w,u Organize Choral Union

Florence, December 2.-tSpecial.)--A meeting of the musicians of Florence, Sheffield and Tuscumbia has been called this evening at the First Baptist church for the purpose of organizing a choral union. The call was signed by nine of Florence's musicians, and they will have the cooperation of the Com mercial club in their undertaking. The object of the union is to educate the community to a higher musical taste and appreciation and to give spring festival each year beginning next April.
 IT c. Gilbert, president of the Com mercial club, will preside over the meeting and make definite proposals for permanent organization, the plan heinz to secure the cooperation of all musicians and music lovers of the fri Cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
DUGGER APPOINTED
 NEW POSTMASTER

Tuscaloosa, December 2.-(Special)- The friends of R. B. Dugger are re- jcicing tonight over his appointment as postmaster at this place.
 MT. Dugger's appointment came some what as surprise. as he is lifelong democrat. and was opposed by the pres- ent incumbent. Miss Miller, who had the indorsement of Referee Thompson and also by. Ned Morton. who had the in- do,sement of MT. Barker. MT. Dugger' J appointment will give universal satisfac- tion as he is one of Tuscaloosa's best business men.
 MT. Dugger had the Endorsement of Senators Johnston and Bankhead, Con- gressman Hobson and many other Ala baina congressman, also referees J. O. Thompson and P. D. Barker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
NEWS OF RUsSELLvILLE
Police Waging War on Blind Tigers
 New Telephone Line Constructed


 Russellville, December 2.-(Special.) The police force of Russellville have a very strong crusade on against the il- legal sale of whisky. Last night Of- ficer James H. Malone arrested Arthu UT Britnell, young white man about 20 years old, of Newburg, who is charged with the illegal disposal of liquor. It Is charged that the officer watch ed Britnell make the sale and after re- ceiving the cash for the whisky the officer confiscated the whisky and money and the man was carried to the jail, where he made bond for his ap- pearance today in mayors court. Mayor w. S. Douglass has inaugurated a plan of placing the vfolators on the street by failure to pay the fine and costs immediately and this is having much effect.
 Yesterday was the coldest day which has been experienced in this city this winter. Many hogs were slaughtered in Franklin county by the farmers Franklin county is certain to show up this year W ith more farmers who will live at home during the wint<r months, many killing hogs that weighed 500 pounds and over and with the large yield of corn this past season there is no need for the farmer of Franklin county to have to depend on the towns and cities for living during the win ter.
 Franklin county will soon have a complete connection with other places by the long distance telephone lines. Several new lines have been con- structed during the past few months and a line is now being completed by the Phil Campbell Rural Telephone company from Phil Campbell to Hack leburg, Marion county. This company is composed of a number of farmers of that territory who are cooperating to make the farm life in this county more attractive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Cotton Is Plentiful

More wagon cotton is coming to De- catur now from the surrounding country than has ever come here before. Excel lent cotton gins in the Decaturs and good prices paid for cotton are given as the reasons for more cotton being brought here by the farmers. Decatur has been for some time the third largest cotton center in Alabama, but the bulk of this cotton has been shipped here from other points by the Tennessee river and by the railroads. The Gulf compress handles on an average of 10000 bales of cotton here annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Local Briefs

The ladies of the Christian church are making preparations for their an nual bazar and sale of work. which will be held December Ii, 10 and 16
 The unveiling of the monument to MT. Wesson. which was to have taken place next Sunday at Flint Hill cem- etery, by the Woodmen of the World. has been postponed on account of sick ness in the Wesson home.
 A 2-year-old negro child, son of Henry Lewis, was burned to death yes terday at Smiths mines. The children were left alone in the house and the child caught fire while playing near an open grate.
 Mir and Mrs. E. R. Fountain cele- brated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding last evening at their home on Second avenue. A number of old friends were present and en- joyed a splendid dinner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Aged Negro Claims Eortupc

According to story related to Chief of Police Nath Glosson, an aged negro who is ,n this city, by the name of Bell, is the owner of five acres of land in Avon dale which he purchased from Confed- crate soldier for $250 in 1869 He says that he was compelled by the Ku Klux Klan to leave the city and that he left his property in the trust of white friend. He went to Arkansas, accumu- lated money and returned recently to claim his holdings, but found that 1t had been annexed as part of the Magic City. He failed to substantiale his claim. but has placed his case in the hands of an attorney, he says, and will make a fight to recover the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Personal and Social

Mrs. J. S. Winters has left for St. Joseph, La, to be present at the mar riage of her sister, Miss Whitney. which takes place on Wednesday. De- cember s.
 Miss Hallet of Mobile is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. T. F. Robinson.
 Mrs. w. P. Golson will have as her guest for the winter, Mrs. Carpenter of South Carolina.
 Mrs. Stella Messenger and MT. R. J. Higginb otham were married last nigh t at the home of the brides father, MT. R. D. Rogers, on Fifteenth street. Jus tice of the Peace W. D. Lanier per formed the ceremony. They will reside in Blocton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
U. D. o. Entertainment

The Tuscaloosa chapter of U. D. c. will give an entertainment tonight at the Elks' auditorium that promises to be as unique in it's power to please as the or ganization is deserving of support. A number of Tuscaloosas most accomp- lished musicians have been assigned parts on the programme, and some superb voice selections are to be given. AS set ting for each song there will be motion pictures, not on screen, but vivant tab leaux, as dozen or more of the towns most prominent young men and women will be seen in pantomime. A large audi ence is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Kappa Sigma Dance

The german to be given tonight by the Kappa Sigma fraternity at the Oliver Werner hall Is the leading society event of the week. Fraternity dances in Tusca- loosa are always of great brilliance so- cially. and the one tonight will be no exception to the rule, as elaborate prepa- rations have been made for the entertain ment of the guests.
 number of out-of-town people have arrived to be present at the dances, among them being party of young ladies from Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03

The second story of our large building at Woodlawn is de- voted to furniture, floor cover ings, lace curtains, window shades and goods of like char acter. We will make 1t inter esting for you to visit this de- partment. Full line of heat CTS, cook stoves, ranges, etc. Woodlawn Supply company, 55th st. and 2d ave. s,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03

"I had doctor for them but he could not help. Then I read of the Cuticura Remedies. As am chemist, having segved my apprenticeship in Germany, l did not have much confidence in them. Yet was soon taught something better, for after used Cuticura Soap. Ointment and Resolvent the first time the children felt very well and did no more scratch ing. Then the eczema became dry and entirely disappeared after about six weeks treatment. This is now moro than two years ago and no sign of the trouble has returned, therefore l can recommend the Cuticura Remedies without reserve to all people who are suffering with eczema. William Grelek, 74 Douglas St., Brooklyn, N. r., Mar. 10, 101O."
 Cuttcura Soap (25c). Cytlcura Ointment (50c) s2S sSSc Cste,re Rsssysnt tSoc st cl5icsss p,, Ps @sn: , ,coyP. see & Propss sG G 5cston .sss s s;,...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
New Depots

As provided by the railroad commission at it's last meeting, the construction work on the new depots of Tuscaloosa must be started by December 16. When seen py a press representative yesterday promi- nent railroad official had nothing to say in regard to the commencement of the work other than to state that the build ing would be begun according to the above agreement.
 Looking toward making the railway sta- tion as attractive as possible, the Civic Improvement society has expressed it's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Western Union Moves

Huntsville, December 2.-(Special.)-The western Union Telegraph company, which has been operating its local of flee on Clinton street since its office was burned out three weeks ago, has leased an office on the east side of Court square and will move next week. The new To- cation is convenient to all patrons of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Petition Pastors Return

The stewards of the First Methodist church of Decatur have sent a petition to the North Alabama Methodist con ference, now in session at Huntsville, asking for the return of their pastor, the Rev. Dr. J. w. Newman, for an other year. pr. Newman has been the pastor of this church for the past two years and he has grown into the hearts of the people of the two Decaturs. He is not only popular among his own mem bers but is equally as popular with all the people of the two Decaturs who know him. It is the earnest wish of the people of the two Decaturs that Dr. Newman be returned for another year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Haney-Beasley

Tuscumbia, December 2.-(Special)-- pr. and Mrs. J. T. Haney have an- nounced the engagement and approach ing marriage of their daughter, Etolle, to MT. John Grigsby Beasley of Elkton, Tenn. The date has not been an- nounced. but 1t Is understood that the marriage will take place during the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
LeGrand Case Contlnued

The case of w. W. Powell, who is charged with the murder of Bill Le- Grand, nephew of Sheriff w. c. LeGrand, has been continued in the St. Clair court at Pell City on account of a clerical er,or, 1t Is said. It Is claimed that the de- fendant was not served copy of the in- dictment against him. nor were his at torneys given copy of the list of 1o0 jurors summoned. An effort was made to throw out the case of this ground, but this proved futile and the continuance was ordered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03

willingness to beautify the property adja- cent to the depots as soon as the con struction work Is accomplished. The peo- pie of Tuscaloosa realize the importance of having stations that are attractive In appearance, and 1t Is certain that when completed the new terminals will be in keeping with the reputation for being architecturally splendid, of which the city is duly proud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
LEASES FILED FOR
 GAS AND OIL LANDS New Company Arranges to
 Drill Wells Soon ASK PASTORS RETURN Cotton Coming Into Decatur in Large Quantitics-Negro Sentenced to
 22 Ycars' Imprisonment for
 Highway Robbery

Decatur, December 2-(Special 1.-The Central Mortgage & Trust Co.,. of Bir- mingham has filed in the office of the probate judge in Decatur oil and gas leases to the number of 254 and cover ing about 30,OO0 acres of land in 4.,or- gan county It is expected that this company will secure options on at least 10000 acres more in this county. Much of this land lies near the two Deca- turs.
 It Is stated authoritatively that the actual work of drilling wells for gas and oil will commence here near the two Decaturs within the next few weeks by this company. The superintendent of the company is now in Pittsburg, Pa, where he has gone to order the machin- cry for the sinking of the wells and just as soon as this machinery arrives work will commence. The company will spare no expense and will sink a mum Der of wells in this county, some of them near the Decatures, in an effort to find gas and oil
 Experts who have examined this field recently say there Is no question but that both gas and oil exist in this locality in largely paying quantities, the only thing is to find it. This company Is confident that they will be able to find 1t and they will spend many thousands of dollars in the effort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Perry Smith Injured

Huntsville, December D. (Special.)- Berry Smith, a well known farmer. fell from the roof of his house at Jeff yes- terday and was severely and probably fa- tally injured. Smith was fighting fire on the roof and had just extinguished lit before he slipped and fell. to- the ground>25 feet below.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Athletic Club Committees

At the recent meeting of the Bes- semer Athletic club the following com mittees were appointed by the presi- dent, James B. Morton: Executive com mittee, D. H. Fulton, H. Y. Hurd, F. c. Hines: membership committee, John w. Mcconnell. Eugene Honeycutt and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Negro Sentenced 22 Years

Tn the Morgan county law and equity court here presided over by Judge Thom- as w. Vert, Rufus Henderson, young negro of Moulton Heights, suburb of Decatur, was given a term of 22 years in the state penitentiary for highway robbery. Some time ago Henderson and another negro held up and robbed w R Tigue, a farmer from Lawrence county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Bail Allowed Negro

Habeas corpus proceedings were heard before Judge Gwln of the Bes- semer city court in the case of the state vs. Henry McGuffin. The defend- ant was bound over to the grand jury without bail by Mayor Lewis in the police court. he being charged with highway robbery. After hearing the proceedings the defendant was admit ted to bail in the sum of $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
Cold Weather

This portion of the state is experiencing the coldest weather of the winter. Last night the thermometer fell to N above zero and during the early part of the night there was a light fall of snow, but if melted as quickly as it fell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
e. Q. p. Man Retired

Tine act of the postoffice department in placing all assistant postmasters under civil service robbed the G. O. P in Cal holn county and Alabama of one of the most astute politicians that have ever checked the tally sheet in the person of Maj. D. Houston Smith, assistant to Postmaster c. R. Barker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
. CHINA k HAL t
 103 N. goth Street 2d3 Brown-Marx BidE.

James B. Morton; advertising commit tee, F. c. Hines, c. B. McEachin, D. H. Fulton; social committee. pr. George D. Waller. John c. Donaldson, Eugene Honeycutt. The club expects to give number of attractions during the win ter season, which will include a num- Der of frst-class basketball games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03

started first with little red spots which afterwards got bigger until they were the size of five cent pieces. The outside be- came dry and very crusty. The rash on their faces was awful and afterwards it ran over the k>Ix~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
A Permanent Birrninqham
Institution

CHINA HALL which was recently opened O at 103 North 20th Street, in the Brown Marx Building, is permanent business.
 It will be open to the public in the future, as we'll as in the present, and those who buy sets or parts of sets now can duplicate or add to them from time to time in the future This business is owned and operated by F. ". Brom- berg, the eweler, and Frank Bartlett manager, who is an experienced china and glassware man. CHINA HALL carries large, complete assortment of plain and fancy china in both cheap and expensive ware The prices uniformly more reasonable than have prevailed in Birmingham in the past, and the quality is the best.
 CHINA HALL offers something the people of Br- mingham have long wanted-the opportunity to buy fine china at reasonable prices.
 For Christmas China Hall offers elaborate display of the most useful and beautiful presents imaginable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
MedicaI Society officer.

The Morgan County Medical society has just elected the following officers: Dr. F. B. Hunter of Fslkville, president; Dr. M w. Murray of New Decatur, vice president Dr. T. J. Russell of Woodland Mills was elected censor for a term of five years. Dr. J. l.. Gunter, the pres ent secretary, has two years to serve yet in this office.
 This is one of the most noted county medical societies in Alabama and the per sonnel of the society will rank with that of any medical society in the south. This society has done and is doing much Tor the betterment of health conditions in the Decaturs and throughout the county. The society looks into and makes a spe- cial study of local conditions and the causes for the diseases and the preven- ton of their spread.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
NO CHANGE OF CARS Birmingham to Heart of New
 York via SeabOard

Effective November 27 electric lighted observation and drawing-room Keepers. Dining cars, service la carte. l2ty ti~Er+ cftscc, 1ea7 1st avenue.
 11-6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-03
CH|LDREN'S FACES
 AWFUL WITH RASH.
Ran Over Bodies, Too. Dry and Very Crusty- Used Cuticura and Did No More Scratching. Eczema
 Disappeared in 6 Weeks.
Now More Than Two Years Ago and No Sign of TroubIe Has Returned.

My two children suffered from an affection of the face and hands. It
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-14
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WEATHER FORECAST.
MAY IL IN HISTORY.

1602-Captain Bartholomew Gosnol'
sighted the coast of Maine nea
Cascs Bay.
1737-Gen Samuel H. Parsons, dis
tinguished soldier of the Ameri
can Revolution, born at Lyme
Conn. Died Nov II, 1889.
1761-Samuel Dexter, secretary o
war, born in Boston. Died il
Athens, N. Y, May 8, 1916.
1770-Corner stone of Brown Univer
sity was laid.
1S04-Lewis and Clarke left st. Louis
on their exploration trip to the
Northwest
1S36-A treaty was made by Mexico
with Texas, acknowledging its
independence
1S42-First issue of the illustrated
London News"
1S75-Hon D. A. Macdonald appoint,
ed lieutenant governor of On
tario.
1S97-Richard Coke, former U. S. sen
ator and governor of Texas, died
at Waco
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-14
ROAD BUILDING IN SAND HILLS.

The Department of Agriculture, at
the solicitation of Congressman Madi-
son, has issued booklet on the build
ing of sand-clay roads in the Middle
West which Mr.. Madison desires to
send to every community interested
In road building. The booklet gives
an interesting account of the expert
ments in building sand-clay roads at
Garden City, Bucklin, Dodge City and
Ford, Kan, which have solved the
problem of road making in the sand
hills. During the recent run from
Hutchinson to Pueblo over the New
Santa Fee Trail section of the sand
clay road was traversed by the mo-
florists. A speed of twenty-five miles
an hour was made over the new road
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-14
SATURDAY, MAY IA, 1910.

which was lined on either side by
deep sand that it would be impossible
to travel through with motor cars.
That sand was the road in its former
condition.
In Edwards county one of those
sand-clay roads, constructed eighteen
years ago, is in almost perfect con-
dition at the present time and shows
practically no effects of the traffic
over it during the eighteen years.
Congressman Madison is responsible
for the sand-clay road movement in
Western Kansas because it was
through his efforts that the govern
ment conducted the experiments at
Dodge City, Garden City and other
points.-Kansas City Star.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-14

Sometimes it is hard to keep ones
optimism working full time, so many
cussed little cusses come along and
so many small potatoes work to the
top of the measure. But for all that
there are some real big peo-
pie in this world who have faith
and loyalty in their fellows, and among
the little ones there are some right
nice size potatoes.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1910-05-14
THAT AWFUL COMET.

Some people are much wrought III
about what is going to happen to tn,
world through the visit of the HALEY
comet. Everything of the least I'm
usual character causes alarm to those
Who are expecting dire results, If
J - J son.! r : :
the sun is little hazy it is a sign.
II the chickens crow at night, or a
dog howls, or a horse neighs, or an
owl boots, or a fire cracks, and so on
and on, it is all sign. But it is the
nature of some people to hunt trouble,
and this being chance, as they see,
for extra large and real trouble, they
grab it. But they may as we'll cheer
up, for the scientists tell us that
nothing is going to happen.