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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-28
COMMENCEMENT AT
PIEDMONT SCHOOL

Piedmont, May 27.-(Special)-T COM
mencement exercises of the Frances E.
Willard High school will begin Sunday
morning, when the commencement SER
mon will be preached by the Rev. George
Stoves, pastor of the First Methodist
church of Admission.
Monday evening at o'clock the musical
department will hold its exercises in the
auditorium.
Tuesday morning at 1890 o'clock the
oratorical contest, and at o'clock in the
evening an entertainment.
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock the
graduating exercises, followed by the
graduating address by Henry Clarke. In
the evening at 8 o'clock Clarke will lee
ture.
william Little, Raymond Davis and
Misses Myrtle Henderson and Pearl
Terry compose the graduating class.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-28
BATSON is OUT
OF MAYORS RACE
EoIrR CANDIDATES ARE NOW LEFT
TO FIGHT 1T OUT IN BESSEMER.
Personal AND GENERAL NEWS
OF INTEREST

Bessemer, May 27-(Special)-T. J. Bat
son this morning announced his withdra W.
al from the mayors race. Mr.. Batson
gives as his reason pressing business en-
Fgagements. This narrows the race down
to four candidates and 1t is possible that
there will be another withdrawal before
the final week of the campaign begins
The candidates are beginning to stir
around and excited groups are observed
on the corners discussing the merits OF
their respective candidates. The condi-
ton of some of the Bessemer streets is
being made an issue and one candidate
In particular guarantees better streets.
An interesting political rumor has been
afloat in the city for the past few days
1t is said that there will be mass meet
ing some time before the close of the
campaign and an aldermanic ticket Sc
lected that is I'm favor of prohibition. AS
Bessemer went against the amendment
and for O'Neal. it is not thought that the
plan will be successful.
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w,..e. MONK Entertains

A charming affair of this Afternoon
was, the card party rendered by Miss
Mvra and Miss Lucy Monk at the at
tractive nome of their parents, Mr.. ano
Mrs. w. s. Monk Mrs. Monk and Mrs
w. T. Atkins, Jr., and Misses Monk re-
ceived fine guests in the reception hall
where an artistically appointed punch
table was presided over by Miss Lucy
Monk and Miss Belle Atkins. Ferns ano
sweet peas and nasturtiums In PERCUSSION
adorned the parlors, where the ealnet
- forr-band e,Ichre were played at five
tables. The prize was a dainty fan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-28

Decatur, May 27.-(Special.)-A success
full religious revival is being held In &
tent in New Decatur on Second avenu,
and Grant street by the Rev R. N
Moody. well-known evangelist of AL
bertville. Services are held every even
ing at 7:45 o'clock. There have been sew
eral conversions and a number of confes
sions, although the meeting only com
menced last Monday. The meeting will
continue for week or more yet.
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Bridges-I<ceI

Scottsboro. May 27.-(Special.) -Wallace
Bridges of this city and Miss Lima Keel
of Paint Rock were quietly married in
Birmingham Thursday. The bride is a
daughter of C. c. Keel of Paint Rock.
The groom is a son of Judge and Mrs.
w. B. Bridges. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. L. F, Whitten. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bridges will make their future home
in Paint Rock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-28
SELMA CITIZENS
WILL BOOST TOWN
Booster Meeting to Be Held
Early Next Month
YOUNG MEN ARE ACTIVE
ms Teacher In Allen school-Mrs.
l.. p. stuart PASSES Away.
Teachers Elected

Selma, May 27-(Special)-The booster
meeting which will be held at the Acad-
envy of Music here on the evening of
Wednesday, June s, promises to be i
largely attended one as considerable in
terest is being awakened in it by the
younger business men of the city.
A few nights ago a number of the
younger business men gathered at the
courthouse and discussed plans for
arousing the interest of the citizens in
the future of Selma. They decided to
start with a big mass meeting of the citi-
zens, and in that way to shake off the
lethargy which has taken hold of great
many.
In their efforts to awaken interest in
the meeting and to help build up the city
the young men are receiving the encour-
agement of every progressive Selmian.
They realize that the city needs many
more pay rolls and are ready and willing
to help the younger men in securing
them.
programme intends to make the meeting
an attractive one, and to this end is
trying to secure one or two good speak
ers for the evening An attractive mu-
steal programme is also being arranged
and the finance committee Is meeting
with encourag cement and the indications
are the meeting will be a success.
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Mrs. w. H. Long Pa.se. Away

Decatur. May N.-(Special. Mrs. w
H. Long, wife of DR.. w. H. Long and
mother Of Maj. J. w. Long, Jr., died
here this morning at II o'clock at the
family residence on Lafayette street
Mrs. Long had been in i'll health for /,
number of years, but was confined to
her bed only short time before death
came. Mrs. Long was member of the
First Presbyterian church of Decatur
The funeral arrangements have not been
made, but the funeral will very likely
take place tomorrow afternoon.
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Liyely-Cargile

Scottsboro. May 27.-(Special.)-W. III
Lively of Bridgeport and Miss Sallie Car
gile of Stevenson were quietly united IL
marriage last Sunday evening at o'clocl
at the home of the brides mother, Mrs
Mary Cargile, Rev. C. B. Sanders per
forming the ceremony. The wedding
came as quite a surprise to the many
friends of this popular young couple, an,
only a few close friends were present
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ExcrcI,es at DesbIcr Iu,titute

Tuscumbia, May 27.-(Special.)-The
graduating exercises of the Deshler insti-
tute were held Thursday morning In the
chapel of the institute Diplomas were
awarded four young ladies' Miss Jennie
Hindman, Miss Hazel Wells, Miss Sadie
Hurston, Miss Etoile Haney. John d.
Rather presented the diplomas Super
intendent Collier of the Decatur city
schools made the graduating address and
Miss Regina Heinherg of Florence gave
several violin numbers. =.
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wildcat stu Raided

Hamilton, May N.-Deputy Collector
Chenault, accompanied by r. A. Smith,
deputy United States marshal. made q
raid on wildcat still six miles east of
Hamilton yesterday. They destroyed a
still in operation near the home of a
man named Wilson. They arrested him
and brought him before United States
Commissioner Sullens, and after trying
him bound him over to the United States
court at Huntsville.
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In the case of Fields VS.. the Atlanta,
Birmingham and Atlantic railroad for per-
sonal injuries the jury in the city court
returned verdict for the defendant this
afternoon. This case ends the docket for
the week and the Jurors were discharged.
The funeral OF Joe Cunningham, who
died of apoplexy last night at Readers,
took place this morning, with Kennedy
Bros. in charge. Internent was at Oak
Hill cemetery. Mr.. Cunningham was As
years OF age.
Golddust Thornton and James Turner
became involved In an argument at Dolo-
mite this afternoon and as u result Turner
Is fatally injured and Thornton is in the
county Jail. Thornton struck Turner in
the head with a fish plate, inhicting a
wound that will probably prove fatal.
Thornton was captured in Brighton by
Lee Cox.
The Rev. Otto hamper. who is conduct
Ing series Of meetings at the First Bap-
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Revival at Decatur

Decatur, May N-(Special)-The Rev
DR. q. L. Yates, who for the past few
years has been a most successful pastor
In New Decatur, being pastor of the
Central Baptist church. will leave Mon
day next with his family for Tyler. Tex,
where he goes to take the pastorate OF
the First Baptist church in that city.
Dr Yates has accomplished a great re-
lieious work in New Decatur and 1t is
with much regret that the people of the
two Decaturs part with him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-28
Well Known Aldbdmidns
In Birmingham Yesterday
By WALTER HARPER.

to town he registers his home on tho
Motel directory as from Logical Point
1916"
The other man from anywhere and
everywhere and the casual reader of the
motel register is to understand by this
that New ORLEANS is the logical point
for the holding of the great Panama ex-
position in 1918. 1t is good advertising
idea and the way it is being pushed by
practically every man on the road from
the Crescent City is most commendable,
BY the way, / am told that this CAM
paign for the big Panama show is get
ting the people of New Orleans closer
together than anything that has ever
happened. They are all talking about
the one thing and the opposition that
has developed at San Francisco, Washing
ton and other alleged logical points has
Weakened all the home pride and the
home spirit there is in the breasts of
New Orleans people and they are getting
together and pulling together magnih-
| Gently.
! If New Orleans fails to, land the big
\ show the campaign will have good re-
suits in awakening the new home spirit.
| Sam Henry wife and child of Gunters-
willie are registered at the Morris hotel.
They are accompanied by Miss Mary Fen
mel, daughter of Editor Fennel of tho
Guntersville Democrat.
| Mr.. Henry is one of the prominent mer-
chants of GtlnUersville and is descend
ant of the weK-known family of Henrys
that for many years were prominent in
the business affairs of north Alabama
T. n SAVAGE candidate foy.
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Dadeville, May N.-(Special.) = The
county board of education met here yes
terday and elected Prof. J. e. Hendley
of Lafayette president of the Tallapoosa
High school for the next session. The
other teachers will be elected lated. It
Is believed that the board has made a
fine choice and that the school will pros
per greatly under the direction of Pro-
fessor Hendley. He was last session
president of Lafayette college.
The Dadeville grammar school closed
today. The year has been a very sue
cessful one. The commencement exer-
cises will not take place until a week
later, bait will be Interpreted with the
high school commencement exercises and
the high school does not close until next
Friday.
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ca.m.nceme.t I'D Florence school

Florence, May 27.-(Special.) 1.-The clos
ing exercises of the Patton city school
were held Friday morning in the circuit
courtroom, which was crowded. The
Rev. e. d. McDougall presided in the abb
sence of Superintendent J. b. Lockhart,
nd the exercises were opened with
prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Wilson. The
determinations for the Patton medal were
of a high order two standing out as
worthy Of the best readers.
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Rev. Yate. to Leave Decatur

Decatur. May H.-(special)-W
driving an automobile down Bank stree.
this morning Will Watson, son of DR..
B. w. Watson of New Decatur. president
of the Commercial Savings Bank and
Trust company, ran into a buggy which
was being driven by Willk Murphy, u
prominent groceryman. The buggy was
completely demolished and Mr.. Murphy
was thrown out and badly bruised about
the body, but he is not seriously hurt.
houeyer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-28
10 promote Oysters

BY deal with two oyster factories at
Mobile the state will secure large fees.
running to about $4,000 year, according
to John H. Wallace, Jr., state game and
fish commissioner. Under the contract
in addition to taking out the oysters
needed, there will be general readJust-
ment of the oyster beds, so that there
NAV be an increase in production. AS ii
lis now many of the lower layers are
killed by the heavy overweight. They
will be spread thin so they can grow
easily
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-28

Sheffield, May 2L-(Special.)-A change
in schedule on the Northern Alabama
railroad will go into effect Sunday May
%, Train No. will leave Sheffield at s
a. m. making connection with the South-
ern at Parrish and arriving at Birming-
ham at 4:1O D. m. Train No. will leave
sheffield at p. m. Trains will arrive
in Shefrield at $50 a. m. and 1910 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-28
Fight on street Tax

A fight on the legality of the street tax
levy in Montgomery Is being made by j.
P. Barefield, who has demanded return
of his money. The case Is friendly suit
and it is alleged that the city has no
right to levy it. AS many Alabama and
southern cities are forcing the payment
of the tax the outcome is being watched
with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-28
Cost of Running

Commissioner of Agriculture j. A. Wiki
inson, who was defeated for the office
of state treasurer at the last primary,
reports expenses as follows: Postage,
$500: railroad $50; hotels, SIS; helpers, $50;
printing, $50; newspapers. $126. 70; execu-
tive committee, $50; incidentals and ste
nogra pher, s25; total, $S21 10.
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Cotton Acreage

Commissioner of Agriculture j. A. Wiki
inson thinks that the acreage in cotton
this year will drop at least 10 per cent
below what it was last. He attributes
this much to the development of the
ideas for diversified farming.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-28
Nominations Certified

w. D. Nesbitt, chairman of the last
state democratic committee. on Friday re-
ported to the secretary of state, as the
law provides, the nominations of SO can
didates. They included all the state Of
fcers. judges, chancellors. congressman
senator's and solicitors. E. w. Pettus.
secretary of the committee, sent in the
papers
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DEATH SENTENCE
is GIVEN NEGRO
KILLING RESULTED FROM THEFT
OF RAZOR AND PAIR OF TROUS-
CITY

Gadsden, May 27.-(Specal) -George
Lige a negro, tried in the criminal court
yesterday on a charge of murder, was
found guilty and was given the death
sentence by the jury trying him. Lige
shot and killed another negro who had
stolen razor and pair of trousers from
him and was running away.
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c.t.mount Killed Near Huntsville

Huntsville, May 27.-(Special )-George
Reed and Louis Gulley OF the
Big Cove neighborhood have killed the
frst catamount this week that has been
seen In this section In the last sew
eral years The animal attacked their
dogs. The animal weighed over so
pounds
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Funeral of Judge Perry. Daughter

The funeral of Sallie Bouchelle, the lit
tie daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben G.
Perry, who died yesterday after a short
illness, took place today at Boligee Ala,
the home Of Mrs. Perry's parents. The
BODY was sent on the early train to Boil
gee by Jacobs & Son. The following
were the pallbearers: J. C. Curry. 4. C.
Donald, William Waldrop, T. R. Fulton,
George W. Harrison, and w. P. Aldrige.
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To Examine Companies

Frank N. Julian, commissioner of insur-
ance, will go to Birmingham the early
part of next week to meet Actuary
Roache, and the two of them will take
up the examination of domestic life insur-
ance companies
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Mrs. p. G.. Boyle Dies

Hartselle, May Observation-Disclosures. p.
q. Boyle died at the family residence
east of here last night after lingering
illness extending over a period of several
years. She was the wife of p. G. Boyle,
q well-known planter and nurseryman.
The burial took place today at Shoal
Creek churchyard. She leaves a husband
and three children.
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r..cbers Are Elected

At a recent meeting of the board of
+ruetees Of the Selma Military institute
teachers to fill vacancies were elected for
the next session. The trustees also went
over the work of the school during the
past session and were highly pleased
with the condition Of affairs.
There were three vacancies among the
teachers caused by the resignation ~
and Prof. w. D. Acker In their places
were elected Prof. ]. B. White Of Ashe-
vile. N. C., Prof. J. NJ. Martin of Able
vflIe s. G.. and Prof. H. A. woodward.
The three new teachers were highly rec
ommended to the board of trustees fro1.
Hays Watson Smith will continue as prin-
cipal of the Selma Military institute next
year.
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The new jail that has been in course
of construction at Alabama City for the
past two months is now about completed
and the prisoners of Alabama City, who
have been kept in the county jail, will
be removed to the new prison.
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mingham for a while yesterday morning.
He was registered at the Morris hotel.
Mr. Fletcher was reelected to the legis-
lature as a local optionist at the recent
primary.
J. C. Norwood editor of the Franklin
Times of Russelville, spent yesterday in
Birmingham.
"Russellvile is enjoying an era of I'M
usual prosperity just now" said Mr.. Nor
wood. 1.-The fruit and farm operations
are active and the prospects for the year
are very fine. The frosts that have come
since the season opened did not damage
even the most delicate vegetable in
Franklin county in the vicinity of Rus
sellville.
THE iron mining operations near Rus
sellville are doing much to improve the
general business conditions of the town
and community The DeBardeleben Iron
and Mining company has just completed
one of the finest ore washing plants IN
the state and will be ready for operation
next week.
This concern has spent considerable
money opening up some new property anc
getting ready for business. They have
some very valuable property and the
development will be worth a great deal
to Russellville and the entire county,"
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Goe. to Birmingham to Teach

Mrs Elizabeth Mcleod, widow OF the
late Archibald l.. Mcleod, announced to-
day that she would shortly move to Bir-
mingham where she had accepted po-
sition as teacher in the Allen school.
which is one of the finest private schools
for girls in the south. This news was
learned by her many friends here with
mingled feelings of Joy and regret.
Mrs. Mcleod is a charming personality.
intelligent, refined and energetic. The
Allen school is to be congratulated in Sc
curing the services of Mrs Mcleod.
whose very contact with the girls en-
trusted to her care will be liberal edu-
"a tion in refinement, and those very quail
tiles that go to make up a good woman,
and in the departure of Mrs. Mcleod
Selma is losing one of its ablest and
finest women.
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H. |. Lamkin of Decatur was a bust
ness visitor in Birmingham yesterday. He
was registered at the Metropolitan hotel.
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Contracts have been let by the First
National bank for the general improve
ment of the building occupied by that
institution. All of the interior OF the
building is to be reprinted and decorated
and otherwise beautifed. The contract
was let to the Queen City Paint company.
The picnic of the First Baptist Sunday
school, held at Elliott park yesterday
was a great success. There were over 400
people on the grounds and the programme
of the entertainment was fully appre-
ciated. especially the good things to eat.
The weather was perfect and the street
car management handled the crowd in
the most satisfactory manner
The county board of education met to-
day to consider the matter of buildings
that are to be erected in various parts of
the county. In the Raines district, at
Ball Play, Samuels' Chapel and Tabor,
the people have complied with the con-
ditions that enttle them to state aid and
the board will formally accept.
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DIR. j. S. Gay. prominent physician
of Lineville spent yesterday in Birming-
ham on business. He was registered at
the Morris hotel.
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J. H. Savage, candidate for
city license inspector; primary
June 20,
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News reached here today of the death
of Mrs. L. P. Stuart, which occurred at
her home in Camden last night late after
an illness of several weeks. The deceased
was a good Christian woman ana was
well known throughout Wilcox county.
The remains were taken to Snow Hill this
morning, where the interment was had
this afternoon.
ScImians to Huntsville
w. A. Anderton and Louis Benlsh, rep
resenting the Selma council OF the order
of United Commercial Travellers, LETT yes
terday afternoon for Huntsville to attend
the sessions of the state council OF the
order. which convened there To-Day. u.
A Callen and Leon Selgle, who were
also elected delegates to the meeting,
will not attend. The Selma delegates VIII
return to their home on Sunday Mrs.
Anderton accompanied Mr.. Anderton to
Huntsville.
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When man from New Orleans comes
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-02
HELD FOR
ROBBERY

Harry Sheridan and Ollie Rhone.
both negroes, received a preliminary
hearing gfore Judge Moore this morn
Ing on charge OF highway robbery.
They were held under $4,000 bond
each. IN default Of which they We're
commieted to Jail
on the night of Feb. 70 Milton
Broughton. uighs pump man at the
Rock Island water station. was held UP
and robbed OF $50. the robbers also
taking a revolver from him. The ne
groes were arrested on charge Of doing
the work Assistant County Attorney
Carmichael represented the state in
the preliminary and Attorney Ham
merly appeared for the defendants.
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TRY HASKELL
AT TULSA

Nuskogee. Okla, March 2.-It is an
nounced by United States Attorney
Gregg that the alleged town lot con
spiracy cases against Governor Has
kell and five other prominent citizens
Of Muskogee, will be docketed for trial
at the April term OF court at Tulsa,
in the United States court. 1t was
further announced that Judge John H.
Marshall, Of Utah. will sit as a special
Judge when these cases are called for
trial. He was sent here each time
before when these cases were up and
it is supposed that Judge Campbell will
insist that Judge Marshall, or some
other Judge. handle the cases until
they are closed He has been dis
inclined to have anything whatever
to do with them since the beginning.