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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Preachers Will Meet

A conference of gigantic scope will be held in this city March 19 when Rev. Bob Jones, well known evangelist of Ala bama, will preside at the sessions. The meeting is to continue through eight days, and is to be attended by some of the lead ing Bible educators of the country. The course is given primarily for the minis ters of this section of Alabama, and for the Montgomery Bible students who de- sire to take an exhaustive course in the study of the Book.
 Dr. James M. Gray. dean of the Moody institute at Chicago, and Dr. ". I. Car roll of Texarcana, Texas, an associate of Dr. C. l. Schofield, will be present at the conference and will act as leaders. In addition to these however, there will be several men in attendance who will lend their efforts to those of the leaders. The conference will be held in accordance with resolutions passed by the Montgom- cry Ministers union, in which the move ment is heartily commended. The Mont gomery ministers, at the same time, have promised their heartiest cooperation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
McCreary-GaiIlard

Evergreen, December 29.-(Special )-The McCreary-Gailard wedding was the social event of the Christmas season in Ever green Both the families of the contract ing parties are we'll known in this and other states. MT. Howard Gaillard, the groom, belongs to a family that has been widely known in the social and political annals of Alabama for half century. Miss Elizabeth McCreary, the bride, is Q native of Evergreen. Her people were among the first settlers of the county. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. E. J.. McCreary At o'clock last night the wedding occurred at the First Baptist church in the presence of a large mum ber of guests.
 As the assembled guests awaited the bridal party MT. w. c. Crumpton sang 70, Promise Me- He was followed by Mrs M. c. Reynolds, who beautifully rem dered in solo Call Me Thine Own" Mrs Arthur Cunningham was at the or gan and much charm was added to the programme by the exquisite flute accom- paniment on the part of Mrs. Hunter Dean. The bride entered leaning on the arm of her father. They were preceded down the aisle in the following order: c. A. Jones, G. R. Farnham, Jr., Burnett Millsap and Henderson Crook Then came Lieut.. J. D.. Burnett of the Seventeenth infantry and Miss Frances Deming: A. Lee Smith of Mobile and Miss Cora Beat ty of Birmingham; Myron T. Sprague of Mobile and Miss Mary McCreary; Joe E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Improve Corn Crop

Auburn, December 29.-(Special.) )-Cur- rent work at the Alabama Polytechnic institute experiment farm is largely con- cerned with plant breeding, the minute. tedious and yet most valuable of the fa- miliar sciences. Extensive and detailed work is being done on the farm here in three varieties of corn and the work is successful so far.
 One of the varieties is the experiment station yellow, which is being bred for weevil resistance and for increased yield. When this variety was adopted four years ago 1t was a one-eared corn. Now it has become practically a. two-eared variety and its productiveness has been greatly increased.
 second variety in which experiment work is being done is the Mosby corn, which bids fair to be one of the most productive of the white varieties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
purcclI-Mest

Roanoke, December 29-( (Special)-At 2:5o o'clock yesterday afternoon a mar riage of much interest to friends in va rious parts of the state occurred i'm the Methodist church of Roanoke when the Rev. Clare Purcell and Miss Ida Bernice West were wed. The church was beauti- fully decorated in white and green and a large company was present to witness the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. S. l.. Dobbs. Rev. H. l.. All ridge of Birmingham and MT. A. D. McClain of Roanoke acted ushers. Rev. T. l.. Mcdonald of Birmingham was best man, while Miss Nora West, sister of the bride, was the charming maid of honor
 As an interesting prelude to the cere- mony Mrs. J. Floyd Collins of Notasulga, sister of the groom, rendered two organ numbers and also accompanied upon the piano her sister, Mrs. T. E. Murphree of Troy, who sang in an artistic manner 'All For You"
 The bridal party went to Columbia and Troy upon short visit to relatives be- fore going to their future home in Mad ison where MT. Purcell was recently as- signed to the pastorate of the Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Three Paroles Issued

Three state convicts today received clemency at the hands of Governor Conner, two of the pardoning papers go- ing to white men, and the other pa role to a white woman. In the case of the woman, Eva Miles of Montgom- cry, clemency is granted on showing of the woman's husband, who resides in California, that he is willing to for give her for her offenses and on his further representation that he is anx- ious to have her reunited to her fam fly. The woman was convicted in the Montgomery criminal court several months ago
 Walter Dugue also of Montgomery county, who was sent up in March, charged with grand and petty larceny. has been paroled conditioned that he pay to the county $45 costs in the petty larceny case. The young man is said to be well connected in New Orleans.
 Lon Pippin of Calhoun county, sent up five years ago, charged with the murder of J. w. Trigg, and given 20 years for the offense. has been pa rolled on the condition that he abstain from drink. Papers in the case show that Pippin was of unsound mind brought about by drink, when he took the life of Trigg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Moonshiners Active

Not within a decade has moonshining been as active in the Anniston district as it is at present, according to the of ficers of the United States revenue service who operate in Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Randolph and other adjacent counties.
 The biggest still ever destroyed in Cal houn county was destroyed this week by c. B. McClurkin and Marshal Vaughn of Oxford a few miles south of that city. This still had a capacity of 80 gallons, was constructed of copper and was mod ern in every particular. It had evidently been doing good service in the manufac- ture of moonshine for the holiday trade and with it a barrel of whisky and 12c0 gallons of beer were destroyed.
 A similar raid was made and a big plant destroyed in Clay county last Tues day by Special Officer P. B. Bush, Mar shal Vaughn and D. M. Beck. Another still was destroyed in Cleburne county on the day following near Borden Wheeler springs. This plant was reduced to ashes by the officers.
 No arrests have been made in any of these cases. An interesting feature in connection with the moonshine business is the fact that 1t is said more beer is now being manufactured than whisky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
CAPITAL EXPECTS
 EARLY LOBBYING Politicians Beginning to Ar
 rive at Hotels
PREACHERS WILL MEET
ference to Study the Bible More Thoroughly--swampe With
 Examination Papers
BY BERRYMAN G. BETTY

Montgomery, December 9.-(SpeeiaL)- surface indications can be taken at face value. lobbying in this city will have an unusually early start pending the ses- sion of the 1911 legislature. Numerous rooms engaged at the leading hotels in this city have been put down for oc- cupancy by January 1, which will mean that the beginning of next week will mark the formal opening of hostilities.
 Politicians of Montgomery are already showing the near approach of the state sclons. a number of secret conferences held within the past week indicating that schemes are already well under way for carrying out the ONeal policies. It is doubtful if bills as numerous as those In Montgomery are being drawn up in any section of the state. Not only is the capital city proving the mecca of politicians, but also the mecca of meas ures.
 The race between E. B. Almon of Tuscumbia and J. Lee Long of Green vile is still proving one of the pivotal contesting points in this city. the speak ership contest having temporarily cleared the boards of all other active combats. Friends of Judge Almon and MT. Long are unusually busy with their optimistic forecasts of the probable result. Concen- sus of opinion at the present time is that unless MT. Long makes decided gains between now and the assembly of the solons, he will meet defeat at the hands of the Tuscumbian. Both are lining up their forces with zeal and enthusiasm.
 Contest between Senator Tom Frazier of Uuion Springs and Senator Hugh Nor row of Birmingham for president pro tenn of the senate has narrowed down to a fine point Neither side is shown to have made any material gains during the past two weeks, though friends of Sena- tor Frazier are now most strenuously as serting that he has quite succeeded in rounding up a majority of the upper house. Friends of Senator Morrow are in the position of saving wood and saying nothing.
 Gov B. B. Conner is we'll under way with his message which will be ready for perusal by the legislature on the day of convention, January To- The chief executive continues his noncommittal policy in regard to his dealings with the prohibition question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
SPEAKERS AND SUBJECTS
 FOR TONIGHT'S BANQUET

Florence, December 29.-(SpeciaL L)-F'ol- lowing are the names of the speakers and subjects assigned them for the Muscle Shoals banquet Friday evening:
 Emmet O'Neal, chairman and toastmas- ter.
 Congressman William Richardson, Muscle Shoals Present Status"
 John A. Moon, Muscle Shoals Unde- veloped a Hinderance to Progress
 John A. Patten. Developed. a Mighty Asset to All the People"
 Senator Bankhead, Alabama Great est Waterpower; We Must Develop It."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
[. WOOD IS KILLED
 BY MARION GIBSON Two Cullman Men Fight a
 Bloody Duel
TWO WERE OLD ENEMIES
Formed Agreement to Fight the Matter to a Finish--Gib-
 son Confesses

Cullman, December 29.-(Special.)- Cicero Wood was shot to death in Gull man this afternoon by Marion Gibson. The shooting was one of the most tragic affairs that has occurred in the young men and unmarried, and lived in the Malaby neighborh ood, some five miles northeast of Cullman, The kill ing is said to be the continuation Of a grudge of long standing, of which, 1t is claimed, that a woman was the cause.
 Both Gibson and the dead man had been in Cullman the greater part of the day and it is said had quarreled over the old affair. Failing to settle the dispute, 1t is said to have been proposed by Gibson that the two go alone to some remote spot where they would be out of danger of the city thorities and there fight the matter out to their own satisfao ton. To this young Wood is said to have readily agreed, and they started in the direc- tion of West Cullman, going down Third street until they had just crossed a ravine diving West Cullman iron, Cullman proper. There the fight seems to have been renewed, as they were seen to stop and talk for a few min utes. Gibson was seen to draw his pistol and begin to fire and Wood fell dead.
 The deed is said to have been com mitted with a .38 calibre automatic pistol. Gibson fired five times and five shots took effect, one through the cen ter of the forehead, one through the back of the head, one just under the right arm, one in the back, and the fifth exactly through the right breast Either one of the shots alone would have proved fatal. pr. F. B. Burnum reached the scene as quickly as pos sible, but Wood was dead
 As soon as the affair was over Gib- son deliberately walked away in an opposite direction and, it is said, gave his pistol to Eugene Sparks, telling him what he had done. He was met by Marshal Blackmon, placed under arrest and taken immediately to Jail He readily admits the killing.
 This is the only thing that has oc- cured in this county so far to mar the pleasure of the Christmas holidays It is claimed that several men were present when the agreement was made to fight the matter out fair and so long this was the agreement no one in terfered.
 Coroner Hartung was summoned, but it was found useless to hold an inquest as the man confessed to the killing The body was taken In charge by O. M Fischer, undertaken. Both young men were very prominent in the neigh borhood in which they lived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
ALLEGED CAR THIEVES ARRESTED AT SELMA Railroad Detectives Accuse Some Prominent Men ROBSON WILL LECTURE The Congressman Will Speak Monday in Interest of Anti-SnIoOn League.
 The Wright-Green Wedding
 Is SOIemBized
ROBSON WILL LECTURE

Selma, December 29-(SpeciaL)-W B. Taylor, a well-known resident of Burns vile, who operates a general merchandise business, has been arrested by Southern railway detectives on two warrants charging him with having purchased stolen property knowing that the same had been stolen from freight cars of the railroad. Soon after his arrest MT. Fay Tor made bond in the amount of $500 in each of the cases against him for his appearance before the next grand jury, which will convene on January 16 In connection with the recent robberies of freight cars near Evansville and Manila the authorities have arrested 12 men, the other white man being M. Perkins, who was arrested on four warrants.
 The cases against MT. Perkins and Wade Hampton, Alex Rankin, John Henry Gardner, Jim Cole, Henry Burk, Tom Brantley, Reuben Sharpe, Adam Brantley, Charles Kennon and John Per ixins, negroes, who are connected with the car robberies, were called before Jus tce J. H. Berry this morning. With the exception of Tom Brantley all of the prisoners waived examination and will remain in the county jail until the grand jury examines into the cases against them. Tom Brantley's case was contin- ued and his preliminary hearing has been set to be heard on January '.
 In the arrest of the 12 men the South ern railway detectives believe they have the principles in the gang which have recently robbed a large number of freight cars just north of Selma. The detectives contend that the gang of negroes have been working under the direction of MT. Perkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
NEWS OF UNIONTOWN
Miss Mattie Knight Is Married >to Dr.
 F. T. James-Rev. James Called

Uniontown, December 29.--fSpecial. )-The wedding of Miss Matte Knight, daugh- ter of Mrs. N. S. Knight, and Dr. F. T. James took place Thursday evening at 5 o'clock at the Methodist church. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. John James of Auburn, brother of the bridegroom.
 Before the ceremony a musical pro- gramme was rendered by Miss Ludie Ran kin and Mrs. Thomas Knight of Greens boro, and as a benediction Life Road, - by Sidney Lanier, was rendered by Mrs Thomas Knight
 The bridal party included MT. Joseph H. James, best man; Miss Sudie Knight, maid of honor; Miss Marion Walden, Miss Violet Marx, Miss May Smith of Ozark, and Miss Lal Follows of Montevallo, bridesmaids; Mrs. Reginald Barnes of Eutaw Mrs. George Yancey of Birming- ham and Mrs Joseph H. Anderson, ma irons; MT. Lawrence DeSear, MT. Eu- gene Galloway, MT. James Fowlkes and MT. Smith Robbins of Selma, grooms- men; MT. Andrew Cromer, Dr. J. N. Me Lean, MT. R. l.. Webb and MT. Edward WDlte, uSueIS, Illl1e IdylOe DdNlQSOn and Sid Knight Anderson were flower girl and boy. The bride was given away by her uncle, MT. William scears of Eu- taw
 Immediately after the ceremony a re- ception was given at the home of the brides mother. Dr. and Mrs. James left on the 6:2O train for New Orleans.
 At a congregational meeting of the First Presbyterian church Sunday morning the I-x xf Ct C., was called to the pastorate of this church. Mr. James will probably come to Uniontown about February 1.
 For the first time in many years all the Sunday schools of Uniontown united in the Christmas exercises. The service was held Sunday night at the Methodist church, and a beautiful programme was rendered by the children. A liberal col lection was taken for the Door of the town.
 One of the most important social events of the season was the bridge whist party given Tuesday afternoon to Miss Mat tie Knight The home was beautifully decorated with holly and mistletoe and refreshments were served
 Frank McCorkle gave big dinner Tues day to his college friend and visitor, Will Sankey of Montgomery.
 Two delightful cotillons were danced at
  the young ladies In honor of Miss Mat tie Knight and on Tuesday night by the young men to the same honoree MT. Due Coleman and Miss Knight led the german on both occasions.
 Fulton, John and Thomas Underwood of Birmingham spent Christmas with their parents here. Mr. Ralston Long, who was brought home from Anniston Synodical college with pneumonia, is convalescent. MT and Mrs. James O'Sullivan of Rip ley, Tenn; the Rev. S. E. Hodges Of Anniston Tilford Pegram of Montgomery, Will Sankey of Montgomery Miss Ellen Cooke of Birmingham, the Rev. and Mrs. John Matthews of Gainesville. O.; Miss Alice Clapp of Selma, Mrs. N. J. Heisted of Birmingham. were among the Christi mas visitors here. Mr and Mrs. A. M. Spessard are visit ing MT. and Mrs. Charles Spessard at Macon, Miss,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
wright-Green

wedding of interest which was cele- brated Wednesday afternoon at 4;So O clock was that of Miss Octavia Green and Mir. Perry Wright, which occurred at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. J. W. Green. on Lapsley street. Only relatives of the contracting parties were present. The ceremony was per formed by the Rev. l.. B. Green pro,ner of tbe bride. After the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Wright left for wedding jour nev to Meridian before going to Mobile, where they will make their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
VOtiu9 for Major

Montgomery, December 2s.-(Special.)- Line officers in the Second Alabama reg iment today voted on a successor to the office vacated by the late Major D. F. Raber of Montgomery Three applicants were balloted on, Captain E. w Jackson Montgomery: Captain Nell Smith. Bir- mingham. and Captain K. G. Mckenzie, Eufaula. The ballots will be counted within a week. or as soon as all of the votes are received in the office of Ad- iutant General Bibb Graves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
2513 Applin ants

H. J. Willingham, chairman of the state board of examiners of teachers and superintendent-elect of education, is busy with the examination of 2513 papers, which were submitted by applicants to teach at the recent examinations held all over Alabama on the 18th of this month Of the 2513 applicants, 12 of the appli- cants are for life grade; IFS of the ap- plicants are for first grade certificates; Ss5 of the applicants are for second grade. and 1887 of the applicants are for third grade certificates.
 Results of the examinations will not be announced until the new board of ex- aminers goes into office in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Pension to Be Large

Nearly a quarter of a million dollars will be paid to old Confederate sol diers and their widows on January 1, 1911. The exact amount is $249,547, divided among pensioners of the four classes provided by the code.
 First class pensioners, who are paid s25 per quarter, will receive $56,1 there being 2245 pensioners of this class: 166 pensioners in class two will receive $3320 at $20 per quarter; 197 third class pensioners, $16, will re- ceive $3152, and fourth class, 14,95G in all. will receive $1S6,950. on a basis of S12.50 per quarter The beginning of January marks the second quar- ter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Mrs. Guthrie Is Dead

Mrs. Fannie Guthrie died at the home of her son-in- law, John Butenshon, on Wilmer avenue, !, ednesday, and her remains were inferred at Edgemont cemetery this afternoon after funeral services at the residence. The deceased waz 66 years old and is survived by Mrs. Butenshon, Mrs. A. G. Wood, T. R. Guthrie and John Guthrie, her chil- dren. ner death was caused by paral- ysis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Member of Parliament Dead

London, December 29.-Samuel Henry Butcher, unionist member of parliament for Cambridge university, since 1906, died today He was born in Dublin in 1850 and was son of the bishop of Meath. Professor Butcher was presi- dent of the British academy of letters in 1909. He taught successively at OK ford and the University of Edinburgh and in 1904 was & lecturer at Harvard. He had written extensively on Greek SubiectS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
New .yury Commiruioner

Montgomery, December 29.-(Special)- J. A. Thornton of Talladega has been appointed jury commissioner of Talladega. county to succeed T. s. Plowman, who has been elected to the state senate. MT. Thornton's term of office will ex- pire In January, 19l3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30

oscar w. Underwood, Muscle Shoals Impediment to Navigation and Progress; Ways and Means for Overcoming"
 Henry D. Clayton, Muscle Shoals; Its Conservation in Development"
 E. s. Candler Muscle Shoals City Help It On."
 J. Thomas Hefins Muscle Shoals County; k. Plurbus Unum."
 J. H. Nathan, Muscle Shoals City: An Accomplishment Worthy of Our Utmost Endeavor."
 D. B. Almon, Muscle Shoals City; One of Alabama's Big Four"
 J. W. Worthington, Facts and Fig ures.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Hob.on to Lecture Here

Congressman R. P. Hobson will on Monday, January 2, deliver lecture at the courthouse under the auspices of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league. MT. Hoo- son has a large number of friends In sei- ma who will go doubtless and hear the address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
,.ue. pyrifoy Appointed

Montgomery, December @-(SpeciaL)- Formal announcement has been made by Judge John Purifoy state treasurer elect, of the appointment of his son, James Purifoy of Dallas county, to be chief clerk in the department with the beginning of the 1911 administration. A farm right near the city has been leased by MT. Purifoy and will be operated by him during his incumbency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30

Bright of Mobile and Miss Olive Mo- Creary. These were followed by Mrs. E. J. McCreary, matron of honor, and Miss Mary Pritchett, maid of honor These were followed by the lovely bride and her father, who were met at the end of the aisle by the groom and his best man, Mr Henry s. Aldridge of Mo bile. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. w. Stewart of Brming- ham.
 After a reception at the home of the bride the couple left on the midnight train for their future home in Gainesville, Fla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Home for Indixents

Montgomery, December 29-(Special.)- Twenty-Five thousand dollars for home for county indigents is proposition that is being advocated by James Cook of the Montgomery County Board of Revenue. The present home for the poor is declared by MT. Cook to be inadequate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
wr,rbt-saunders Fielding

Miss billie Claude Wright and James N. Saunders were quietly married at the First Methodist church by Rev. George Stoves yesterday evening in the presence of few intimate friends. They are both well known in the city, MT. Saunders being responsibly con nected with the Interstate Roofing company. They will be at home with Dr. and Mrs. J. c. Moore on Quintard avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
Mrs. Mary Beckman Dies

Florence, December 29.-(Special. .)-Mrs. Mary Anne Beckman, an aged lady of S4, died last evening at G o'clock at the home of her son, John Beckman, In East Florence, from maladies due to old age. She was a native of Germany. She is survived by two sons. John and Joseph Beckman of Florence. and son and daughter in Loretta, Tenn. The body was taken this afternoon to Loretta,
 where the funeral will be held tomor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-30
City Court to Convene

The city court of Selma, with Judge J. W. Mabry presiding, will begin the winter term here on Monday. January 16 Immediately after the court is con vened the grand jury will be impaneled and begin to investigate into large number of cases which will be brought to it's attention. The docket of the court is larre and the sessions will last for several weeks.