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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-12

of the university and it is remarkable
that we have been able to attain to
this standard without a great decrease
in the enrolment. Such decrease has
been prevented only by the rapid de-s
velopment of high schools. There are.
now approximately 100 high schools
in Alabama in which students can pre-
pare for admission to standard col
lege. No one needs to go beyond his
adjoining county for such preparation.
"Since the state Is taxing itself heav-
lily for the establishment and mainten-
ance of county high schools, since the
cities and towns are doing the same
thing, and since a number of private
high schools are conducted, 1t Is the
opinion of our board of trustees and
faculty that it would be inexcusa BILE for
us to use for high school instruction
the funds appropriated for. collegiate
and university training.
IF the university is to be the head
of the states public school system it
stands to reason that its admission and
graduation requirements should be in
advance of those of any other part of
the system. 1t stands to reason, also,
that the head of an educational sys-
tenn cannot hope to compete in num-
bers enrolled with the lower branches
of the system. Indeed no reasonably
well informed person expects such COM
petition. He knows 1t to be an impos-
sibility.
"One of Alabama's greatest educa-
tional needs is legally constituted
board or commission empowered to ar
ticulate her numerous unsupported
institutions SO as to prevent unneces-
sary duplication and guarantee eco
nomical administration. In the alb
sence of such legally articulated sys-
tenn each institution or class of insti-
tutions is proceeding Independently of
all others The result Is much dupli
cation and uneconomical -.administra-
ton.
but Notwithstanding lack of sys-
tenn and inadequacy of revenues, Ala
bama is making educational progress.
Just now she is advancing by leaps
and bounds Whoever denies this for
gets history and closes his eyes to
existing conditions. Twelve years ago
the per capita apportionment to the
common or elementary schools was
73 cents; last year it was over $2.60,
or almost four times as great.
Governor Corners administration has
marked an epoch in the educational
history of the state. Let us indulge
the hope that Colonel ONeal's admin
istration will bring still great educa-
tional progress"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-12
SPRINGVILLE IS ONE OF
ALABAMA'S OLDEST TOWNS
By WALTER HARPER.

with the hills and the big spring from
which the name is taken.
When Eyton was a struggling village
back in the los and 20's Springville was
its nearest neighbor to the north and
east. In those days 1t is said that the
principal industry in springville besides
one or two general stores or trading posts
was saloon that stood on the side of the
hill not far above the big spring
Fights of the honorable "fist and skull'
variety are said to have been common
and a drink all round at the village
grocery usually healed the wounds of
beleigerency at the end of every en-
counter. The best man whipped and then
friendship was re-established over a
drink in which all the friends of the
beliegerant parties participated.
The people of Sprlngville are now we'll
informed and refined. They dress well,
talk we'll and live well. They are con-
tented and happy They love the simple
life that gives fullness and soul satis-
faction.
They are good people to claim as friends
and neighbors. They are good people
to visit. Even the fish in the big spring
at the foot of the hill are friendly They
will eat crackers out of your hand.
When you drive out to Springville do
not fail to see the fish. They are among
the attractions of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-12
PERSON AL

S. M. Spears of the Illinois Central
returned yesterday from Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Quay McElwee of
Montgomery arrived in Birmingham last
night.
j. b. Babb. secretary of the Chamber
terday.
DR.. James X. Powers. former president
of the University of Alabama, who is
now connected with the b. F Johnson
Publishing company, is In the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-09-12
The Alabama
Only First Glass Hotel in the
Il City.
MRS. j. II. CHISOLM, PrOprietress,
Alexander City, Ala.

GREENSBORO HOTEL
GREENSBORO. ALA.
q Under new management. thoroughly
acnovated. Special attention given
eraveIing men. Large sample rooms
RATES $500 PER DAY.
Z G. w. WHEELER, Prop.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
POLITICAL.

Associate Justice William II. Moody
Of the United States Supreme Court
Tuesday rendered his resignation to
President Taft, to take effect Nov. 90.
Charles f. Hughes has filed
with the secretary of state his resig-
nation as governor of New York. He
will soon take up his duties as associ-
ate justice of the supreme court of the
United States.
Precedent ruled the Massachusetts,
Republican state convention and Gov.
Eben S. Draper was named by accla-
nation for a third term. 1t has been
many years since a Republican gov
ernor has been refused a third nomi-
nation In the state.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
FOREIGN.

King Frederick Monday received
Booker T. Washington in Copenhagen.
and conversed at length with him on
the subject of the negro race.
King Alfonso OF Spain. is trembling
on his throne. With the fear tugging
at his heart, that his people will fol
low In Portugal's footsteps. he has
strengthened every military garrison in
Madrid with troops OF whose loyalty
he has not the slightest suspicion.
The long-waited revolution in Por-
tugal has broken out. Lisbon
Is in the hands of the RepuD-
licans: the royal standard has been
torn from the palace and the flag OF
the revolutionists raised in its place.
Some reports have II that King Manuel
70 4 prisoner: army and navy have
added their support to transforming a
monarchy into a republic. and the
movement that began in the capital is
likely to spread quickly throughout
the country. AS is usual under such
conditions. telegraphic communication
with Lisbon has been practically cut
off: but wireless dispatches from yes
sells lying off Lisbon have amply con
firmed the revolution.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
WASHINGTON.

The Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion ordered the proposed increase in
the freight rates on lumber and forest
products generally. from the Pacific
northwest to points OF Eastern desti-
nation. suspended until February s.
1911. The proposed advances were TO
become effective October is. The com
mission will inquire into their reason
ableness. Several million dollars a
year in freight rates are involved In
the proceeding. The lumber mAnufac-
turers Of the Pacific northwest con-
tend they cannot pay the proposed ad-
vance and that 1t will mean ruin to
them II 1t is put into effect. The case
Is one of immense Importance to the
north Pacific lumber manufacturers.
particularly to those In the William
ette valley district. The immediate
case is directed against the Southern
Pacific company. the Corralis & East
ern Railroad Company and the Inde-
pendence & Monmouth Railroad Com
pany. on behalf OF which the tariffs
have been filed. All OF the northwest
ern lines eventually will be drawn into
the case.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
Two MiIiIon-poilar Project.

Fort Morgan.-Engineer H. r. Oliv-
er went to Denver for reservoir and
irrigation company. which. by build
ing q dam 66 feet high. IN miles
above Fort Morgan. will store 10000
acre feet Of water which will be car
ried ss miles to the Haxtun reservoir.
In the northwestern cornor Of Phillips
county. where 4 19-mile canal will be
built to distribute 1t.
The Haxtun reservoir will contain
10000 acre feet and cost $150.000. the
main canal $1.250.000 and the main
reservoir 10000 The main reser-
voir also will develop 5000 horsepow-
er during high water and 1000 horse
power at low water. The farmers OF
Phillips county. where the water is to
he distributed. are anxiously awaiting
the completion Of the plans, when they
will form an irrigation district and is
sue bonds. This is considered one OF
the best propositions in this section.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
supr.m. cour, to o.eId. Title.

Denver.-Until the title OF the Un-
ion Pacific TO the 4OO-foot right-of-way
between Denver and Cheyenne. Wyo..
Is decided by the Supreme Court OF
the United States, the Colorado &
Southern and the Denver Laramie 4
Northwestern railroads will have the
right to occupy part Of the disputed
strip OF land within the city Of Gree
ley.
At tho time the Union Pacific was
constructed 1t received certain conces-
sions from the government. The road
claims 1t was allowed a 40O-foot strip
of land. This point is In dispute and
has been for many years. In Greeley
the two opposing roads sought to use
a part OF this land. This resulted In
much litigation in the lower courts.
An application for an injunction by the
Union Pacific to restrain the other
two roads from using the land has
been passed upon by the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals. The appli-
cation was denied.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

Q tum0r caused by rupture: Wroeo
TO you for advice and you told mo not
Il finkham's Vegetable Compound
I did take 1t and soon the lump IN my
dds broke and passed away."-ArS
r. B. HuxY, 7l8 Mineral Ave, Galena.
KanS.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs.
has proved to be tho most successful
remedy for curing tho worst forms Of
female Ills, including displacements
Inflammation, fibroid tumors, irregu-
larities periodic pains, backache. bear-
ing-down feeling. natulency. indises-
don, and nervous prostratton. 1t costs
but Q tribe to try It, and the result
has been worth millions 70 many
suffering women.
Ifyou want special advice write
forif toM1.Pinkham,Ly Lynn. Mass.
Itis FREQ and always helpful.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
THE LATEST IMPORTANT DIS
PATCHES PUT INTO SHORT.
CRISP PARAGRAPHS.
STORY OF The WEEK
SHOWING THE PROGRESS OF
EVENTS IN OUR OWN AND
FOREIGN LANDS.
WESTERN.

John johnson q negro wanted at
Moline. Ill. to answer charge oil mur-
dering a white man. is held ut Sheri-
dan. Wyo.
After a worldwide search lasting six
years, Baron Won Mellenthen of Prus-
sia. who is in San Francisco. has re-
covered his young son. who Is heir TO
a large estate near Stoten.
A simple device attached to a
wringer drew from live wire more
than 1000 volts OF electricity and dealt
death to Thomas McMester and his
sister at Brighton City. Utah.
George Fong. member of the
Young China Association. drew re-
volver to shoot Prince Tsai Hsun.
uncle OF the Emperor OF China. as he
alighted from a train In San Fran
cisco. but was seen and seized. He
said his motive was political. though
he acted independently.
Delegates to the thirty-sixth annual
convention o: the American Bankers
Association. numbering about l.500.
met at Los Angeles Tuesday.
The committee on express companies
and money orders recommended a
plan that banks shall issue such form
Of money orders ms are now issued BY
the government through the pos,office
department and by the express compa-
nies. and have some financial institu-
tion OF merit act as agent.
The Civil Service Commission will
hold an examination for assistant for
est ranger Oct. 24-25. The United
States Department OF Agriculture es-
timates that 400 eligibles Will be need
cd during the field season OF 1911. Az
sistant forest rangers are paid an en-
trance salary OF $1,000 per annum. The
examination will be aeld at national
forest headquarters in Alaska. Arixo-
ns. California. Colorado. Florida. Ida
no. Kansas Michigan. Minnesota. Mon
tana, Nebraska. New Mexico. Nevada.
Oregon. South Dakota, Washington
and Wyoming. No examinations VIII
be held In Arkansas. Oklahoma and
Utah. except at kanah. Utah. the
headquarters OF the Kaibab national
forest. Since all OF the kaibab forest
Is In Arizona. residents OF Arizona
will. under the law. have preference
IN appointments for this forest.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
SPORT.

The oft-rumored automobile race b.
tween Jack Johnson. champion heavy
weight pugilist. and Barney Oldfield
will be held at the Sheepshead Bay
track, New York. October goth.
The series of post season games to
be played under the auspices of the
national commission between the local
National and American league teams
will start Thursday. and games will
be played daily. excepting sunday. al
ternating at the two parks until one
team has won four contests. Should
a seventh game be necessary, the
place and date will be decided by the
toss OF q coin.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
CENSUS FIGURES

Washington.-Popula statistics
rs enumerated in the thirteenth cen
sus were made public Thursday by
the census bureau ms follows:
Butte. Mont. 1896. an Increase of
s.6s5. or 2s.5 per cent over 3o.470 In
1900: Kansas City. Kan. s2.33i. an In
crease Of 30.913. or COL per cent over
5i.41s In 1900: Cedar Rapids. Iowa.
32.s11. an increase of 7.I55. or 27.9 per
cent over 1856 in 1900: Council
Bluffs. Iowa, 29.292. an increase of
3.490. or 1915 per cent over 25.s02
In 1900: Wheeling. w. Va. N.G4l. an
increase OF 2.763. or IL per cent over
3s.s7s in 1900: Wallingford. Conn.
l1.155. compared with 6.737 In 1900.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
Weld County Statistics.

Greeley.-The valuation put on land
and property in Weld county is $1S.
934, $50, one-third the actual value, the
Increase being $2.475,433 over last
year. There is 249,135 acres of agri-
cultural land. 10000 acres in natural
hay, and $4,000 acres coal land. Town
and city lots are valued at 1880. 900
and improvements at 100000. There
are 15.444 mules. 10000 range cattle,
100 automobiles, 5000 carriages and
wagons, 217 miles Of railroad. 1900
miles Of telegraph and 1890 Of tsle
phone wire.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
To Consider state Highway.

Members Of the general assembly.
both senators and representatives.
from Denver. Boulder. Larimer. Weld.
Jefferson. Adams and other northern
counties met Friday morning with the
state highway commission to consider
plans for a state highway north from
Denver. The progress made on the
highways to the south. from the New
Mexican state line to Pueblo and Colo
RADIO Springs. and from Colorado
Springs to Denver. has caused activi-
ty in the movement to extend the
same road to the northern boundary
and make II \ highway clear across
the state from south to north.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
FlIrtIne with Fashion.

That innate tendency ON the part
Of the fair consumer to firt with fash
ion. playing fast and loose with vari-
Gus commodities. Ii responsible for
the uncertainties that have prevailed
during the month. There was such q
lack Of confidence - TO the ultimate
acceptance of the various lines pre-
pared by distributors and consumers
that buying was somewhat minimixed.
Prosperity or adversity has nothing TO-
do with the millinery business. FASH
ion alone makes or breaks.-Miilinel
Trade Review.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
Concrete srids. over consjo..

Bids for the construction Of . rein.
forced concrete bridge to span the
Conejos river five miles below the
town OF Antonito have been called
for by State Engineer Comstock.
This bridge. for which the regular ses-
sion OF the Seventeenth General As
sembly appropriated $4,000. will be 80
feet In length and will cost nearly. II
not all. the sum Appropriated.
The idea Of building concrete
bridges is In furtherance Of = general
good roads movement throughout the
country. Experience with these
bridges proves that where properly re-
inforced. they will stand an immense
amount OF wear and tear. The con-
tract will be let for the construction
Of the bridge across the Conejos riv-
cr on October 20.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

Lay Masonic Temple cornsrstons.
Leadville.-The cornerstone of the
new Masonic temple. which Ii In
course Of erection here. was laid
Thursday with Masonic ceremonies.
The new Masonic building Is . two
story structure and will cost when
completed $4,000. the money being
subscribed by members Of the local
fraternity.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

We learn from London that the silk
Aat IL dying out. Occurs it's been an
uncommon long time dying. There's
70 more pathetic sight on earth than
= silk topper on its last legs. Some
BODY ought to put It out OF fts misery.
Maybe It's only one Of those hot wsath-
oe stories. though. In London. when
~vsr news 10 dull. they send out .
hardened reporter to kill the plug
~
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
Boulder May Adop. Charter Form

Boulder-The movement for adop-
ton OF the charter form OF govern
ment has a considerable following
among prominent citizens here. n
carried at the November election an
other election will be held for the COM
mission to frame the form of govern
ment for the city and submit It to pop
ular vote. The campaign for the char
ter will start in earnest Oct. IA. when
Mayor Avery of Colorado Springs will
address the people Of Boulder on the
new form OF government. as worked
out in his city and In Grand Junction.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
Why He wosldnr Hurry.

were late. Several of the party were
worried and one remarked: Tho au-
dience will be waiting" WELL" OBJ
served the old pastor (who was to
preach that forenoon). don't let's fret
over It II We are = little late. II 70
minds me OF the man who was being
taken to execution. His guards were
greatly exercised over the fact that
they could not possibly get there on
time. Never mind.' said the poor fei-
low. philosophicaily. Don't fuss over
IT, The people can wait. There'll BE-
nothing doing till get there ~
Christian Herald.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
Now They sleep Inslds.


George H. Beattie. jeweler In the
old Arcade. and L. f. Ralston. auditor
Of the News. have Jointly and several
iy decided that sleeping out IN the
open isn't all that It has been declared
to be. says the Cleveland Leader. They
were both In = deep snooze out at the
Bsattis farm. near ChaGrin Falls. the
other night. whom . runaway team
from the county fair city turned into
the lane leading up TO the Beattis %
tate and came along At full speed.
Sound asleep. but dreaming Of tn
pending danger. Ralston rolled out Of
his cot toward the north. and Beattis
from his cot toward the south. The
runaway horses dashed between the
sleepers. oversettin9 everything n the
way. but missing Beattie and RalstoQ
by margins too narrow to Be- meas
ured. Sincs that night Ralstoo has
slept In his town house and Beattie
has found shelter under IL. ample
roof Of his house on his big paanta-
ton.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

Prizes have been offered for the
osst poems in Esperanto. This ought
- give the magazines a much-needed
rest. and II ought also to cheer up
he unappreciated poets.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

A New York policeman recently ate
q ears Of corn at . sitting. Our only
Aope in this connection IL that he did
81 have an overhanGinG mustache.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

n 10 q harsh and hasty judgment to
assume that every handsome young
woman who Is seen walking with
crutchee has been rashly intimate
With Q hobble-skirted gown.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

A New York court has declined to
permit q literary society to call itself
ehs Souse club. Occasionally New
York court tosses aside technicalities
and legal verbiage and gets right
down to business and common sense.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

The United States forest service IL
advertising for a xyiotomist. We are
not quite certain what a xylotomist f..
but the man in the fiat overhead plays
something that sounds like It evory
Hight
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

Tho woman who slashed nine per
snnn when she saw her husband slip
q quarter to a girl in church must
have thought that particular act Of
charity covered an unusual amount
Il sin.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

A young lady says II does no good
% hitch your wagon to = star" for
the darncd star don't stop to let you
g1t n!
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

Wealthy Americans now cominl
homo In the steerage could not wal
1ps the flying machines.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

h u hard to predict occurrences
isoa day to day further than that
a aviation record Of some sort will
- broken.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

Now that the Balkan war cloud has
bagun hanging around again II 10
tine 70 send up . flock Of airships
- 6vits Il to 60 hence.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

And now. since men have proved
themselves the best dishwashers the
women want them to retain the Job.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

n took Moissant three weeks Z
gst nom Paris to London By airshiT
SIN. walking would havc been worsl
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

CASca8oans will now be expectsd TO
carry around . microscope to see
vhs<her their ice cream contains more
ehan 5000 900 germs. the new limit.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

An airship line 10 to be established
between Baltimore and Washington
Those two cities are so near together
eAat the ground between them can be
added all the way.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

Indiana now eats more beans thar
Massachusetts. See what literature
AnAsl
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

a Chicago man defeated . woman
- . dishwashinG contest II wore
bseter for bis sex had he considerate-
b lsst
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

Another naval hero. A captain Of .
va1ship has been seriously wounded
u aetion. His ankle WAS broken while
- vas dancing at Newport
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

NOT el0eH IL npS
growing larger and
BY fhu II vas ~
largo - . hen's egg.
! could not 20 TO
bed without . hot
water bottle applied
to that side. I bad
ono Of the best doc
tors In Kansas and
he told my husband
hatIwoud have to
be operated on = II
was something Hike
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

While . wooden leg may b. tn
nd result of an accident. the hobbl'
okirt 10 . woman's own fault.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

soms Of the Philippine uprisinsa
arc % hardy that they last over
night.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

When . mans wife has gone away
Dor the summer he ought to have tho
aecency at least to look downhearted
b the photograph which he sends to
heR.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

A married man informs Us that one
Whs tells his wife all he knows
aDesnt know much.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
DOCTOR
ADVISED
OPERATION
CuredbyLydiaE. .PlnkhamS
Vegetable Compound

Galsn4 .a En-: a yeaS aeo is.a lsse
thers was soreness in my ri9ht aide.
In . abort time . bunch cana and u
bothsred mo 20 much at night I could
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13
STATE NEWS
OF INTEREST TO
ALL COLORADO
Pc PIE
COMING EVENTS

Oct. I7--Streets of all nations, Audi
torium. Denver.
Oct. 17-2o-State convention Disciples
Of Christ At Rocky Ford.
Nov. S-State election
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

II man had had A. complete com.
mAAd over the seas ~ he has had
over the forests they would all be
dried up and crying for irrigation by
ehis time.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

new palace. He'll have to keep q
hired girl. ws fear.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

Scandal IL the one thing that nsve,
Osks worn out at the edges by beinl
Oaased around.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

The man who really practices what
As breaches does mighty little preach
ing.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

Football has begun and tho doctors
are busy saving the pieces.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

Rouge is now . Newport fad. Ths
people who use 1t need It
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

King Menelik never knows whsa
eD quit dying.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-10-13

The facial expression Of . man
waiting at the phone II not his best.