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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-12-21

We hereby assess upon each Of the several
owners named In the foregoing list his re-
sum o: e6s.l2, and we do hereby appoint
Charles P. 6iisby. Of Aurora, TO supertntend
the expenditure OF said sum OF tc6.i7 upon
the county roads In said township Number ~.
II 10 hereby ordered that . list Of townships
and OF the foregoing assessments thereon be
published in the Ellsworth American, paper
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-12-21
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We hereby assess upon each Of the several
owners named in the foregoing list his re-
spective proportion therein set down Of said
sum Of Sios.40. and we do hereby. appoint
samuel n. Campbell, Of Cherry field. in the
county OF Washington, IS agent to superin.
tend the expenditure Of said sum Of el09.4o
upon the roads in the Eastern Part OF town
marked "An on the north side Of said road
ana exte nding TO the west line Of Chez Try deld.
on township Number u. Middle Division.
We ASSESS the sum Of el5i.6l as follows; Rate
Of taxation. four mills on dollar. valua-
ton A27 QOS-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-12-21

rrHE subscribers hereby give notice that
Il they have been duly appointed executors
Of the last will and testament OF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
MIR. AND MRS. RICHARD MASSEY ENTERTAIN

MT. and Mrs. Richard Massey enter tained a coterle of friends at dinner party last evening in honor of their house guests, Mrs. Perry Spencer and Mrs. Arthur Gordy of Columbus, Ga. and Mrs L. A. Camp of Chicago. The board was overlaid with cluny, and the hints followed the motif of yellow, which was also In evidence nthe artistic golden glow effect of the centerpiece and in the decorations of the place cards, which were beautifully hand-painted by Mrs. Camp.
 Following the dinner an equally delight full feature was a musical programme of various selections vocal and instrumental. The rich soprano voice of Mrs. Arthur Gordy was heard to its usual effect. and this portion of the evenings entertain ment was one of thorough enjoyment.
 The eleven guests invited to be present were:
 Mrs L. A. Camp, Mrs. Arthur Gordy, Mrs. Perry Spencer, MT. and Mrs. Louis Plosser, MT and Mrs Sidney J. Bowie, MT. Weller and MT. w. D. Jelks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Miss Cora M. Walshe of New Orleans is the house guest of the Misses Zell
 Miss Louise Billings of Columbus, Ga., is the guest of Miss Alice Billings.
 Mrs. G. W. Boyer of New Decatur is the guest of relatives.
 Mrs. B. c. Copeland and daughters have returned from Stafford Springs.
 Mrs. s. J. Bellunger has returned to her home in Montgomery, after a visit to friends and relatives.
 Miss Nellie Merritt and Master Frank Merritt are spending several days at Stafford Springs.
 Miss Stella Bernheim has returned after an extended visit to points east.
 Miss Anna Taylor Donahoo, who has been the guest of friends here. has re- turned to her home in Tuscaloosa.
 MT. and Mrs. Victor H. Hanson have returned from pleasant visit to Battery Park. Asheville, N. c.
 Ms. c. S. Simmons will leave today for Hot Springs, Ark. to remain about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
The Age-Herdld and Education

like ends in view, the common schools or this state are going to continue to be operated more as the spells of the game rather than with the idea of making the best possible use of the means at hand.
 Until Alabama's schools are removed from the domain of politics and put on a non-partisan or bipartisan basis, there will never be built up that degree Of hearty enthusiasm, cooperation and support among school patrons without which high efficiency is out of the ques- ton. When the success of a school is put squarely up to the mothers and fath- CTS whose children are enrolled in 1t, when a teacher understands that parents are on guard and his active assistants In the mental development of pupil both in school and at home, when educational officers are chosen with sole and single regard to their fitness as such, Alabama will then have a worthy school system and all the money required to keep 1t go- ing will be forthcoming. Otherwise we are doomed to remain in the rut at the very bottom of the scholastic ladder in spite of any increase in per capital eX-  pended.
 The great middle western states found this out years back. Go out there and investigate bit They did not start to spend enormous sums on common schools until they had learned how to use smaller sums. They learned the lesson last named when they severed education and politics just as church and state were long ago cut in twain.
 To conclude, let it be hoped that ad- vanced and common schools each receive according to their requirements and abil- ity to spend wisely so that both may grow at equal pace. But if. for any reas- on, one must be favored, for Gods sake favor the common schools. The well-to- do boy or girl can, if needs be, go be- yond the state to complete their educa- ton. The poor boy must rest content with what is offered at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
SOCIETY
MIR. POWERS HOST

MIR. POWERS HOST AT HOUSE PARTY A party of young people from the High lands are spending fortnight at house party given by MT. James Powers at his magnificent country home on the Powers plantation near Stewart, Ala. The Bir= mingham crowd was augmented after their arrvad by several of the Greens boro social set
 During the week several fishing ex- cursions were made to Hedleston lake where the party revelod in the delights of a number of fish frys. A host of darkeys are in charge of the culinary department, and have made meal times events in the calendar of the oc- cason.
 The Powers home is an ante-bellum mansion ideally located for an affair of this proportion. The spacious 20-foot hall has been converted into ball room, and the party will come to an end Wednes- day after the grand ball Tuesday night when the music will be furnished by an orchestra from Birmingham. | MT. Powers guests are: Misses Virginia, Mary and Louise Iell, Miss Evelyn Going, MT. r. B. Jackson, MT. T. D. Donoho, Mir. w. K Monroe and Mir. Will Webster of Birmingham, Miss Cora Walsh and " l.. Nicholson. of New Orleans, Miss Julia Garrett, Misses Louise and Annie Lawson, Miss Annie c. Powers, MT. Jack Powers, MT. Will Poetlitz, MT. Charles Waller.
 | The party was chaperoned by MT. and Mrs. Randel Pegram of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25

a month She will visit St. Louis friends at the Arlington hotel.
 Miss Rose Sparrow has returned from visit to west Alabama.
 Miss Hannah Burger has returned after a pleasant stay at New York.
 Miss Belle Norrell has returned to her home in Jacksonville, after a month s visit to friends and relatives in Birming- ham.
 Mrs. Lena Lowenthal has returned from a visit to friends in Baltimore.
 Miss Matte Morrow Eutaw is the guest of Mrs. R. E. Cooper.
 Mrs. Pearl Edwards has returned after a visit to Columbus, Ga.
 Miss Kathleen Waller of Greensboro is the guest of Mrs. D. V. Otis.
 Mrs. Mettie Davidson Jones and little daughter, Frances, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. M. B. Orcutt, 1926 South Elev- enth avenue
 Miss Ellen Stears, who has been Ill at her home in Pell City, has been removed to the McAdory infirmary, where she was much improved yesterday
 MT. and Mrs. E. J. Smith and their little daughter, Elsie Mae, have returned from a delightful trip east.
 The year book of the Twentieth Century club is now ready for distribution and has been placed in the Birmingham Pub lie Library. The members of the club are requested to call for copies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
SELMA GIRL ENTERTAINED

Among the delightful events of the week was an informal party at which Miss Ada Reese entertained at her home in West End, in honor of her guest, Miss Clytie Grimes of Selma. Heart dice were played, the highest score being made by Miss Susie Chiles and MT. Henry Hanna, who bore off the prizes. The ladies' prize was a handsome gold waist set, and the gentlemen's prize a sterling sl- yer watch fob. The table for the game was placed on the porch.
 Punch was served from a flower-be- decked table on the lawn by little Miss Hattie May Reese, sister of the hostess. The home was decorated with cut flowers and ferns and made bright by Japanese lanterns inclosing electric globes. The color scheme of pink and white was car ried out in the ices and hints.
 The honoree was gowned in pink null trimmed in Baby Irish lace. The hostess was in white lingerie trimmed in medal lions and lace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
Bitter Fight Among Moose

Baltimore, August s4.-After pne of the most bitter fights in the history of the order the Organization" candi dates for the supreme officers of the Loyal Order of Moose were elected at the 22d annual convention of the order today for the ensuing year. F. F. Tan ner of Columbus, O.. was chosen dicta tor over James F. Lennon of Philadel- phia, the candidate of the insurgents. E. B. Winsett of Oklahoma City, Okla, was elected supreme inner guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
IS fasten this iniquity upon the peo-

pie
 '12. We declare the purpose of this organization to be for the upbuilding of the republican. party in this state along the patriotic and progressive lines laid down by it's past history and it's great leaders-and we place ticket in the field so that republicans can vote for republican principles without dictation by federal officials, and against further dominance of the officeholders trust.
 The following resolution was adopted:
 Resolved, by the progressive republ cans of Alabama, that we congratulate Hon. Theodore Roosevelt on his return to politics as the leader of the republicans throughout the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
New Decatur shops Busy

Decatur. August "A. = Especially Business in the Louisville and Nash vile railroad shops in New Decatur is on the upward lift and every day the conditions at these shops seem bright CT than they did the day before. Now the shops have orders for the building of 1900 freight cars It Is said that this order will keep the shops busy until June 1, 1911. While no extra men are being employed this will give more work for the men who are already em- ployed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
Prisoners in seclusiOn

London, August 24.-The London morn ing newspapers print wireless dispatches from the Megantc which say that pr. Hawley H. Crppen and Ethel Leneve are making the voyage from Quebec to Liver pool in complete seclusion from the other passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
Fire Occurs Near Decatur

Decatur August 24.-(Special.)- )-The pr. R. L. Stephenson residence, three miles south of Decatur on the Decatur and Danville road, burned last night about 12 o'clock, together with all the household goods. The loss will be about $2500, partially insured. The res- idence was owned by Mr. Crumpton. who occupied the place at the time of the fire. The origin of the fire is not known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
nnby,s Body Discovered

Piqua, Ohio, August 24.-Sammy Davis, aged six, while fishing in the
 Miami and Erie canal at Tippe- canoe City today discovered that he had hooked the body of a baby. The child was less than a month old and had been killed by a blow on the head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
Americans Are Released

Washington, August 24.-Responding to a request from the state department that he investigate the complaint of five American citizens that they had been unjustly arrested on the Isle of Pines United States Minister Jackson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
ARREST OF FIREMAN ADDS NEW
 INTEREST TO TRAIN WRECKING
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 of the accidents and what caused them. As to the wreck at Goree making the fourth we have not sufficient evidence yet to accuse Majors of that. However, we are looking into that thoroughly and will make an announcement soon. I can say that the real developments in this case have not been completed. When they are we will have successfully battled with and overcome the most serious situation vision in many years"
 The foregoing statement, made by MT. Brooks, followed a conference between the officers of the company who have the wrecSs In charge.
 The officers made it plain that other developments would come and for that reason they would not like to state in detail the evidence of Majors complicity.
 Three Counts in Warrant
 The warrant upon which Majors was arrested was sworn to by o. M Hardes- ty, special agent for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, who succeeded w. w. Pare here about one year ago. The warrant is typewriter and was sworn out before Judge I. H. Benners of the inferior court It charges that Majors did impede the progress of a train, or did place Instructions on the tracks or did cause a wheel of truck to leave the rails of a railroad in Jefferson county, Alabama The warrant is sworn under three separate counts It Is charged spe- officially by the officers that in this coun- ty Majors caused the wreck at Cunning ham. The other two wrecks occurred outside of Jefferson county
 Majors Denies the Charge
 Majors was questioned in the county jail last night and said he wished to assert that he was absolutely guiltess of any charge that the Louisville and Nashville might bring against him. He said:
 'I have been working on the Louis vile and Nashville for eight years. I am full-fedged railroad man and if l knew of any wrecks I would tell every thing to the officers. I have been arr rested because it is said that I know who did it. A MT. Murphy Civilian E. Murphy, city detective) who, I believe, is city detective, told me that the off cers knew that I was not guilty. but they believed that I knew who did the wrecking.
 q was in Montgomery asleep when the train was wrecked at Calera. can
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
MISSES JOHNSON ENTERTAIN

The members of the Wednesday Night club were delightfully."- entertained last evening by Misses Dorothy and Carey Johnson at their home on Highland ave- nue.
 Among those accepting the hospitality of the charming young hostesses were:
 Miss Elizabeth Bowie, Miss Leila Wood, Miss Adele Harrison of Tuscaloosa, Miss Rose Owen McDavid, Miss Jessie Mty Perkins, Miss Maria Garth of Huntsville, Miss Louise Long, Miss Elise Farrior, Mss Edith Thompson, Miss Virginia Me David, Miss Carvf 'hnson, MT. Melville Davis, MT. Heni Weiss, Mir. Charles Hedt, MT. Donald Murdoch, MT. Clement Wood, MT. John Bradley, MT. Young, MT. Russell Lanier, Mir Matt Otey, Mir Fran cis Weiss, MT. Ashby Long, MT. Horace Harrison MT. Josepht Screven, MT. James Gillespy, MT. Sidney Smith, Mir. Henry Gray and MT. Robert MoDavid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
Important to Property Owners

Is your property vacant? Do you want it rented? Are you dissatisfied with present results? Place your prop erty in my hands for good results
 JOHN B. BETHEA,
 2120 First Avenue. Peoples 107; Bell 368. 8-24-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25

at Havana today informed the depart ment that the men had been releaesd on bail. He added that a full report of his investigation and interviews with the Cuban officials was being forwarded to Washington by mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Little Miss Marjorie Gilmore was host ess to 12 of her girl friends at a birth day party given yesterday at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. J. Gill more. Hanover Circle, in celebration of her 12th birthday anniversary. A prettily appropriate feature was the fact that each of her 12 little guests are just 12 years of age.
 It was a spend-the-day party, the prin- cipal feature of which was a three course luncheon. The color scheme of yellow was carried out In all the appoint ments of the board. the centerpiece and place cards being of that shade, and the room was appropriately decorated. In a contest in which the teller of the great est number of jokes was the winner, Mary Ida Woods was awarded the prize, book with a record of 31 jokes.
 The guests were: Dora Dawson, Ruth Keiser, Mildred Badham, Dorothy Da- wis, Eleanor Davis, Margaret Nelson, Mary Ida Wood, Hattie Yandell, Ruby Ellard, Dena Gallacher. Rosa Wood Will der and Marjorie Gilmore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
Criticises Conner

@. It is unfortunate that there are no adeouate or effective existing laws in this state on the subpect of child labor. This is doubtless due to the fact that the democratic governor of this state is so largely interested in cotton mills of Ala bama. and that on this question there was no chance for that system of agita- ton. which he formed in his crusade against the public corporations of the state, when he led his party into his war fare against them.
 '1O We not only oppose the working of convicts in any occupations which will bring this labor in competition with the labor of the great body of the citizenship of the state; we deny the right of any government to make merchandise of its convict population and 10 fix the price of such labor at a figure which the em- ployer cannot pay, and treat such labor humanely This is the present condition in Alabama today.
 il. We are opposed to the difranchise- ment now existing in Alabama by reason of the poll tax provisions exising in our state constitution and demand the sub mission to the people of an amendment repeating so much of sections 1T and 194 of article VIII of the state constitution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-25
REPUBLICAN SPLIT IS C0NSUM-
 MATED BY SECOND TICKET
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 ton of the liquor question in this state. This is the position of the republican nartv on this issue where it has spoken, and is in accordance with the liberal and progressive spirit of American institutions and the fundamental principles of local self-goyernment, leaving to the legislature to fix the unit, so as to meet the re ouirements of city and country life. We denounce as a cowardly straddle the an nouncement of the republican officehold- ers' convention of July Il last on this question and their refusal to follow the advice of President Taft to the Ohio re- publicans on this question wherein he de- clares that local option is the correct po- sition on that issue. That convention, dominated by it's nominee for governor, sought to force the republicans of Ala bama to do his bidding and to recant as respects their votes last November on the prohibition amendment to the state constitution and to place themselves In accord with his Puritanical and dicta- torial views on that question.
 "7. We favor all proper and reason- able regulation of the public service cor porations of the state, to the end that the public may be fairly and justly treat ed and be given safe and adequate ser vice; the bona fde capital employed and invested may receive just and honest returns
 "S. We demand an amendment of the jury law so that the power of the control of the governor over the juries of the state courts through his boards of jury commissioners in the several counties may be taken away and the drawing Of juries be left with commissioners appoint ed by the several circuit judges, but not to hold office except for the term of court for which they are appointed, and their only compensation to be exempted from jury duty for one year
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-08
BITTEN BY BULL SNAKE.
Carrot Myering of Near Nicola Has Un-
pleasant Experience.

Nicola, Aug. S.-While at work in
the harvest field, Garrett Myering, a
prominent farmeroInearethis city, en-
countered a large bull snake, which he
killed after likely scrimmage. During
the encounter the snake buried Its
fangs in the calf of Mr.. Myering's left
leg, tho he did not feel it at the time
Later the limb began to swell and up
on examination the wound was located
Mr. ,Myering fastened to Nicola and had
his injuries treated by DR.. Lowry. He
is now getting along nicely and no fur
ther pain or inconvenience is antici-
pated.
After killing the snake 1t was meas
ured and found to be over three feet
in length with body as large as tho
average mans wrist. When it struck
it was necessary for the fangs to pen
citrate the cloth of a pair Of trousers
and hose Even with this obstruction
Mr.. Myering's wound was a deep one.
"A bull snake is not usually deemed
dangerous, nor will they attack per-
son as a rule. Its sting is of course
poison but a wound seldom, IL ever. re-
suits fatally.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-08
INFANT DEATH RATE ALARMS.
One Third Of Iowa Babes Under Ono
Year Died During Summer.

Des tMoines Aug. S.-Nearly one
third OF the babies of Iowa under one
year Of age have died since the hot
weather set in
This alarming condition was revealed
by DR.. G. H. Sumner. secretary of the
state board Of health. whose attention
was attracted by the numerous death
reports received by the vital statistics
departme of his office
So alarming has become the death
rate among the infants that the state
board of health will next week issue
a special bulletin to fathers and
mothers entitled Save the Babies"
The bulletin will give instructions on
the care and nurturing of infants and
such other information as the mem
bers of the board believe should be
placed before the parents of the state.
Four causes are assigned by DR..
Summer as the principal reason for
the terrible death rate in Iowa this
summer. Those causes in the or
der in which they are causing death,
are cholera infantum. infantlle- par
alysis. poor milk and impr oper care.
The cholera infantum is the wors. in
the history of the state and every
day brings many death certificates
giving this disease as the cause Of the
dissolution. No section of the state IS
free from the ravages Of ',he disease,
The situation has become 50 serious
that special nesting OF Des MONIES
physicians will be Held in the very ne:fr
future to discuss the disease and also
that of infantile paralysis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-08

Labor Day Will be fittingly celebrated
day. Sept. 8, and the committee In
charge OF the program for the day has
completed the preliminary arrange
ments and promises the people OF Mar
shalltown one of the biggest labor cele-
brations ever held in this city.
The features OF the days celebration
will be the big parade in the morning
and the Labor Day address at the
county fair grounds by President A. L.
Urick. of the Iowa Federation of Labor
Following the parade. which will
move promptly at 10 o'clock, the pro-
gram will be carried out at the fair
grounds, the forenoon exercises being
devoted to speaking and music. In
the afternoon there will be a baseball
game and numerous athletic sports.
Merchants Will Partioi pate.
A number of merchants have prom
ised to join in the parade with floats,
and 1t is hoped by the committee that
practically all of the business houses
will be represented.
The local unions which will take part
in the parade are the carpenters, sheet
metal workers. painters and decorators.
bricklayers, electrical workers. must
clans, steamfftters, cigarmakers, plumb
ers. molders, printers, telephone opera
tors, bartenders, BARRIERS. machinists.
boilersmakers, car workers, switchmen,
locomotive engineers, locomotive fire.
men. railway trainmen. railway con-
ductors, and postal clerks.
Program Of Sports.
The sporting program, which will
FURNISH the afternoons entertainment
will be one of varied interest, and NJ
eral prizes will be offered in every
event contested.
The baseball game will be between
the Tama Indians and Green Noun
tain. The program will include fat
mems race, boys race. motorcycle
races, automobile race, free for-all har-
ness race for farmers, half-mile run
ming race. potato race, tug of war, and
a pie eating contest
The Marshalltown Union Band will
head the parade in THE morning, and
will furnish the music for the after
noon program.
Everyone Is invited to attend the
celebration and to participate In the
parade and the sports of the day. Large
crowds from neighboring towns are ex-
pected to be present.