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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
PERRY GRAND JURY
 FINISHES ITS WORK

Marion, February 14.-(Special.)- )-The grand jury for the spring term of the circuit court adjourned Saturday, after examining s2 cases and 157 witnesses, finding 35 true bills at a cost of $3lo. This is regarded as the lightest finding of a grand jury ever recorded in gerry county. and in a large measure the cur tailing of the sale of whisky in the coun- tv possibly Is responsible for the state of affairs The books of the officers are in good condition, and the poor well cared for, the inmates of the convict farm are reported as being humaneiy clothed and treated.
 In connection with the prohibition laws inc following Is said: we are pleased to note that there is decrease or se- rious crimes, and if all good citizens VIII exert themselves just little 10 neip ferret out the lawbreakers, we believe still greater progress will be made along this line"
 An effort will be made to secure a pet ter telephone service in Marion. MT Iyerr. of the construction department or the Bell system, was in Marion a lew days ago. and made arrangements 10 re- build the city lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
Shnt by His Wife.

Sunday morning Frank McElroy was shot by his wife through the left hand and through the thigh, bullets from a A. calibre Colt revolver doing the work. Neither wound is serious and the ne- groes now claim that the shooting was accidental. It is said, however, that the woman took deliberate aim at her hus- band and pulled the trigger. a quarrel between the two having been on. No arrests were made but an Investigation is being made.
 The wound in the thigh of the negro was somewhat remarkable, as it went en- tirely through the limb and did not strike q bone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15

each course of the dinner the heart was in evidence the service of salads and ices in the pretty heart-shaped receptaeles completing an attractive ensemble. Mrs. Byrd received her guests wearing a din- ner gown of rose satin in which she is extremely pretty. Seated about the table were MT. and Mrs. Byrd, MT. and Mrs. Victor Prowell, MT. and Mrs. Charles c. Brown, Major oeValcourt, MT. Walter Kelley Dr. D. r. Talley, Mir. Horace Hammond and MT. Carl Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
WHIRLWIND CAMPAIGN
 FOR Y. M. c. A. BUILDING

Pittsburg, February 14.-Ten thou sand dollars telegraphed from Florida and s24oc from EurcLe, reaching the committee in the last half hour before last night closed triumphantly @ne ten days' whirlwind campaign of tho Y. M. c. A. to raise $9o0.0on for four new branch buildings here About $T6,00o was gathered on the cay, contributions being received from r gh schools boys and clerks in departn ent stores. with checks from business men, ranging from $500 to 5000. The s10,cd9 was telegraphed by James LauEhE", one of the directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
A HEART BRIDGE PARTY
 FOR MRS. IKE HAAS.

The artistic home of Mrs. Sam LeIko- yitz was crowded Saturday afternoon
 when a cotere of elegantly gowned wo-
 men thronged to welcome Mrs. Ike Haas, the charming house guest Of Mrs. J.
 Marks The guests were graclously re- ceiyed by the hostess who was robed in a white lact gown with corsage bou- | ouet of crimson flowers. The valentine | idea was carried out in every detail. | Crimson hearts were showered from cell | ing to floor while on cabinets ana peoes- | tals white candles hooded with red shades gave a subdued light that was pleasing and affective. In the library coffee was poured by Mrs. Lige Loy of Birmingham, who was charming in white lingerie. Many enjoyable games of whist were played after which two course luncheon
 was served, a lobster course, red heart cream and white heart cakes following the color scheme. Heart merits were dispensed throughout the game. The first prize a gold heart stick pin, was won by Mrs. Ben Boshwitz of Birmingham, who presented 1t to Mrs. Bynum Of Corinth, Miss. The consolation was drawn from an immense heart and was won py Mrs. Lige Loy. A pair of white embroidered hose, the booby, fell to Mrs. J. Jane of Birmingham. It was heart-shaped box filled with sweets. The guest of honor
  Those invited were Mrs. c. Haas of Gads- den. Mrs. Marks, Marks, Miss; Mrs. J. Byrum of Corinth. Miss; Mrs. J. Jane, Mrs Iige Loy, Mrs. B. Boshwitz. Mrs. h. Marks. Miss Sadie Marks. Mrs. M. Brown, Miss Mary Brown, Mrs. J. Green, Mrs. H. Goldberg, Mrs. S. Seigle, Mrs. A. Forst, Miss Julia Forst, Mrs. M. Barr, Mrs. Max Major. Mrs. Ferd Hirsch, Mrs Sol Erlick, Mrs. Max Mayer, Mrs. Sam Stein. Mrs. Max Wigran, Miss Dora Stein, Mrs. Leah schwabacker. Those partici- hating state that 1t will remain engraved on the tablets of their memory as one of the events of 1910.
 MRS. HOOD
 ISSUES CARDS.
 The following cards were sent out yes-
 terday: Mrs. William Hood. afternoon
 tea, Wednesday, February 16 from to 5 O clock. For Mrs. William A. Hood.'
 Mrs. Hood Is inviting only the young married women to meet her honoree.
 who is already well known and much
 admired in Birmingham. having lived the
 first years of her married life In this
 city.
 NOTES AND PERSONALS.
 Mrs. solon Jacobs and Mrs. Harry Jones
 will leave Thursday for a visit to West
 Virginia. They will be guests at the
 ancestral home of the Ruffners-Mrs. Ja-
 cobs for the first time in number of
 years.
 Miss Katherine Stiles left Sunday for Georgia after a charming visit to Mrs.
 w. s. Lowell. Mrs. Lovelrs other guest,
 Miss Underwood left yesterday. They
 were among the popular visitors of the pre- Lenten season and the departure of both is regretted by hosts of friends. Mrs. Leonard Lef3aron Lyons of Mo- bile is the house guest of her parents,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
SELMA MAN MAY
 OPPOSE KNOX IN
 RAGE IN FOURTH

Selma, February 14.-(Special. 1.-The per- sistent talk of John B. Knox of Anniston entering the race for senator has re- vived talk of Mayor V. B. Atkins of Selma becoming a candidate for Con gress from the Fourth disD.ct.
 Mayor Atkins has never fully deteE- mined not to enter the congressional race, holding back on account of not wishing to interfere with the race of H. S. D.. Mallory for governor. Ills friends point out that if Anniston and Calhoun county can afford to have a candidate both for Congress and the Senate Selma and Dal- las can do likewise with a candidate for governor and Congress.
 Mayor Atkins has served Selma for three full terms and Is serving his fourth. His ability is well known and he has a large list of influential friends all over the district. When approached on the subject he refused to give any definite answer but admitted that a number of his friends had renewed their insistence that he make the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
Cut to Death Over Two Bits.

Monday morning about 8 mile from Orrville Richard Johnson cut to death William Armstrong both being negroes. The cutting grew out of quarrel over 25 cents claimed by one of the negroes to be due him from the other. The two negroes, however, had been at outs over a woman, and the quarrel over the money was simply a renewal of the bad blood existing between the negroes for some time. Johnson made his escape, coming in the direction of Selma, where he has been employed at the gas works. He has not been apprehended. Armstrong lived but a few minutes. the knife wound having been vicious stab which reached the heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-15
McConnell's Valentine ball, Tuesday night, February 15.

Birmingham Special now the enly through train to Atlanta; :; leaves 9:30 a. m., Southern rail way.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-08
EUNICE PEOPLE ARE HAPPY
anticipate a Prosperous Ysar..TWs Rev Rsl-
rsads Ia ConlsmDIalIOB.

Eunice. La, Jan. 2-The year 1910
promises many good things to Eu-
nice. There is little doubt now that
The Eunice, Lafayette and AbbeVille
Railway will be built during the year.
A corps Of surveyors will begin work
in a few days and will determine fully
upon the line and get ready for active
operations. Another line Of railway
Of about thirty miles from the north
vest is also assured, making an I'M
portant connection for the town.
The Colorado Southern is enlarginR
its switch yards. This is necessary
Is immense numbers Of cars are
thrown in at this point for transfer
to other roads.
A number of residences have just
been completed to be occupied q
once and plans are out for other new
buildings TO be erected in the neal
fq6ure.
d. A. Fletcher, Of Raglan, ha'
E#s6@4
opened a new livery stable in tht
Rupert barns on Third Street.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-08
MISS WEBB LECTURES.
lafayette Missionary, once Thought % HsV'
Been mastered, Is Home.

Lafayette, La, Jan. Miss Mary
Webb, d returned missionary from
Adana, Turkey, lectured this evening
ia the Presbyterian Church, graphical
IL describing the scenes attending the
massacres of Armenians by the fana-
teal Turks during the disturbances
last spring. The lecture was most
interesting and instructive. After a
short stay in America Miss Webb will
reioin her sister, Miss Elizabeth, at
Adana, and resume her missionary
work.
Il was reported that Miss Webb
was one Of the victims Of Turkish
atrocity, and had persisted in q recent
massacre.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-08
Ss4.g4 FOR EACH PERSON
If msasy in CIrculailss we're Divided ca Equal
Basis

Washington, D. every person
in the United States would have q
stake of $34.94 il the money in cir
culation on December l were evenly
divided. This reckoning is based on
the ~treasurer's estimate that the pop
ulation Of the United States is SO, 524,-
600 at this time.
The money circulation statement
issued by the treasury department,
shows that the general stock of mon
ey in the United States on December
/ was $3.428, 6O2, DAB, an increase Of
$6,631.977 over a month ago, and Of
I$13, 749,901 over a year ago. This
is in striking contrast to the $685.,
226. 721 in circulation on January /,
1879, for which comparative figures
are given.
Inc treasury held assets OF the
government on December I last o.
1927, 291,114, which does not include
the s35, 952.797 Of deposits of public
money in the national bank deposito.
ries to the credit Of the United States
treasury.
OF the general stock of money a
present gold coins including bullion
in the treasury, aggregate S1,644,
9o6, 223; standard silver dollars
$564,284, TIC; subsidiary silver, $161,
304,63S; treasury notes Of 1890
So, $4,000; United States notes
$346,68I,016, and national bank notes
$7o7, 4333S,457.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-08
WANTS Law ENFORCED.
Correspondent Says Alleged PrehIbllloA VIsTa.
lIsas Having Bad MsFal Effect.
Dec. %, 1909.

Mr.. Editor.-A year ago more or
less there was a law established BY
the vote of a majority Of the men of
St. Landry Parish that alcoholic
drinks should not be sold in any Of
It's wards. / make no plea for
or against prohibition, but for
the keeping Of the law I
ask those whose duty it is,
to see. that the law once established
is enforced? There are many officials
in our parish who did all within their
power to be elected to their present
positions. What motive actuated
them3 Was it to serve the law abid-
ing citizens or was it for other mo-
tives best known to themselves? I
ask these questions because I think
there must be some officials whose
duty it is to see that all the laws Of
our parish are enforced. Haven't the
citizens whose vote gave them their
Office a right to expect these same
officials to respect their other vote
that made prohibition a law? Are we
williag Tor our children to becoms 50
callous TO the laws Of our land until
the generation now in knee trousers
and short skirts shall grow np re-
specting no law? What respect can
these innocents have for any Law
when they know that their elders are
deaf and blind to the requirements OF
certain laws examplifed BY men reel
mo home on Sunday afternoons yell
ing so persistently and so horribly,
aatiI women leave their quiet fre.
sides to see what terrible thing has
happened, to see a man unconscious
ef all respect due his manhood, rem.
eered so by some lawless person VIII
has no reverence for the SABBATH, mol
respect for the wishes of the major
ity Of the men Of old st. Landry par
isl, who can continue to be proud q
Old st. Landry, if the men most eft
fcieat to hold office within her borders
are incapable Of enforcing the law
Shall our children grow up with n
ideals? Shall they grow up callous t.
all the finer instincts of life, becaus,
we older people live on such a lov
plane, that we give them no incen
tive to lives of noble usefulness
81. Landry's record for 1909 is some
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-08

FOR RENT-Fine cottage near
Court and South ST., six rooms,
kitchen and pantry-Clement' Prop
erty."
Tho WarteIle Residence, consisting
of nine rooms, in thorough repair, To-
Gated on Main and Church st. In
front of Catholic Church. Rent
value most reasonable. Apply to
DR.. j. 2. SATAN. dec II tt
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-08
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Baton Ronge, La, Dec.

Baton Ronge, La, Dec. 7th, 1903.
To Whom It May Concern.
Farmers and stock desiring TO
move livestock from the State of Louisiana
into other states, requiring official certth-
Gates OF health of such stock, should make
application for inspection to the Secretary
and Executive Ofncer Of the La. State Live
Stock Sanitary Board, Baton Rouge, La.
Should the Secretary and Executive Omcer
of the Board be unable to make suchinspec-
available competent and qualified veteri-
marian to represent him..
Certificates Issued by unauthorized in
~divlduais, VIII not be recognized by this
Board.
La. State Live Stock Sanitary Board.
E.P. FLOWER, ID. v. S.,
dec1S-4t Secretary and Executive Of1cer.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-01-08

thing to be ashamed Of. May its
record for 1910 make us lift up our
heads and be counted among those
who have kept our country's law.
A WELL WISHER FOR ST. LANDRY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
7 VVO CANDIDATES
FIGHT FOR OFFICE
Contest for Postmastership at
Winchester Becomes
Lively Affair.
fspecial 10 The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
Washington, .. c., January 2S.-The
contest for the postmastership at Win
chester has developed into a very live
ly affair. Bentley Kern. the present
postmaster, at salary of $4,000, is
trying to retain his BERTH His term
ends next week. His assistant, Hunter
N. Kern, gets salary of S1,2O0. Bent
ley Kern is chairman of the Republi-
can county executive committee. He
and all his klth and kin are lighting
for his retention as postmaster against
Colonel G. NJ. Gibbons. his son, Robert
G.. Gibbons, and their immediate rela-
tives and friends. Colonel Gibbons is
one OF the ten members of the Repub-
lIcan executive committee of the State.
1t was Colonel Gibbons who organized
and carried to such a successful end
the Taft Shermn League of Winches-
ter in the recent State campaign.
Winchester town made great Repub-
lican gains In the last election. and
Mr.. Kern, as chairman of the county
committee, claims the credit for the
showing at the polls, but his claims
are denied by Colonel Gibbons and his
followers, who believe that they Were
responsible for the fine results. Both
sides are we'll represented here and
making the life of Congressman Slemr
a burden. It will be several days be.
fore the matter is settled.
III, Il. G. b.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
apalen 1aroposaIs.

,TATE ADOPTION OF HIGH SCHOOL
Text Books.--At u meeting Of the
State Board of Education. held on
January 4, 1910, an order was en-
tered authorizing the secretary OF
the state Board OF Education to ad-
Vertise for bids in the matter OF the
selection of text books for high
schoois for term OF not less than
four years, beginning August J.
1910.
OF said resolution, hereby give no.
tice that on or before APRIL To-
1910. at IL o'clock noon. at the
ONCE OF the state Board of IJduca-
tion. at Richmond, Va, sealed pro-
posa1s will be received for supply
ing public schools OF the State OF
Virginia with text books for use in
the high schools of the State as
provided by law. Such proposals
are requested on both the single
list plnn and the multiple list plan.
and should state the prices at which
each book offered will be sold to
the children or patrons of the
schools and the exchange prices
where such book shall take the
place OF q book now In use.
A circular giving q copy Of tho
law under which this adoption is
made and other particulars will be
mailed on application.
The right is reserved to reject
any and all bids.
Given under my hand this 18th
day OF January. 1910
r. C. STEARNEs.
Sec'y to state Board of Education.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29

cent pound. If the government In
tended to raise 1t to Q cents 1t would
constitute robbery, in my opinion," re-
piled Mr.. Myrick.
Your editorial refers to fresh rob-
berry, Do you mean that there have
been other robberies?' asked Mr..
Smith.
Some people, answered the wit
ness, consider the tariff robbery,
and IL this raise In rates occurred, 1T
would be a fresh robbery"
Mr.. Smith replied by saying that
there was no intention of raising the
postal rate to 0 cents. but merely
enough to make up the s1Iooo,ooo
postal deficit.
one Of the editorials referred to
"schening" and graft" going on in
Congress in connection with the pro-
posed increase, and Messrs. Weeks
smith and Fassett. members of the
committee, waxed angry over these
DEMONSTRATIONS.
Mr.. Myrick stated that he referred
ito the relations of the railroads to the
government in the carrying OF mall. ana
did not intend to reflect upon the mem
bers OF the committee.
| Didn't you use the word robbery
to mean something wicked?" interject-
cd Mr.. Smith. Didn't you mean
slur upon Congress?"
NO" said Mr.. Myrick.
"That is the impression you convey,
said Mr.. Smith.
II don't think So" answered the wit
ness.
"Then you think the word robbery
Is polite form of criticism. l sup.
pose?" continued the California mem
Der.
81 merely had reference to the pro.
posed heavy increase In the postai
rate" replied Mr.. Myrick.
Hatred Growing.
Mr.. Smith said he was getting
large number OF letters speaking OF
anarchy and giving the impression OF
growing hatred against the institu-
lions of the country. Hc declared such
ideas were fostered by the editorials
In question and others like them,
and that they constituted the reason.
Mr.. Myrlck holly denied that the
farmers of the country were anarchists
or that he himself was guilty OF trea-
son.
Representative Murdoch, of Kansas,
another member of the committee,
called attention to the fact that the
government was paying $4,000 year
for carrying tho mails across an old
bridge at st. Louis, Mo-. when 1t might
be carried for a much smaller sum
across a new bridge which was now
receiving only part of the business.
II think this is what you mean by
your charges of graft. isn't it?" said
he. addressing Mr.. Myrick
That's it exactly said Mr.. Myrick.
Chairman Weeks then stated that a
subcommittee engaged in drafting the
post-office appropriation bill had dis
covered this evil and would correct 1t
/ 1t was the only one &C the kind they
found, he said.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
AUCTION SALE
OF
P Personal roperty

Tree Hill Farm having been sold, we
will sell by public auction, on
MONDAY, JANUARY 81, 1910.
commencing promptly at 10 o'clock a.
above mentioned farm, one mile and a
half east of Richmond. on the Osborne
Pike, consisting. in part, of eleven Oil
good Work Mules four (4) good Work
Horses, one ID extra fine Virginia.
Raised Driving Mare, three (S) Cows
one % Bull. two Buggies, Farm Wag-
'ons. Harness, Machinery. Plows and
such Tools and Implements as arc
usually found on a weII-stocked farm.
TERMS: All sums or $40 and under.
cash: on purchases exceeding $50 a
credit of ninety days will be allowed,
provided the purchaser executes and
delivers his negotiable note therefor.
Endorsed or secured to the satisfaction
of the undersigned.
g. j. RINEY & SON.
w. B. FRAYSER. Auctioneer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
Bankrupt potifes.
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OB
CREDITORS.

W. BENJAMIN DAVIS. In
Bankrupt. Bankruptcy.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES FOR THE EAST
ERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.:
To the Creditors of w. BENJAMIN
DAVIS. of Richmond, in the County
of Henrico and District aforesaid
Bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
I'D day of January, A. D. 1910, the
said w. BENJAMIN DAVIS was duly
adjudicated bankrupt, and that the
iirst meeting of his creditors will be
held In my office. Rooms Nos. s02 and
SOB, American National Bank Building
richmond. Va, on the nth DAY OF
FEBRUARY. A. .. 1910. at 10 O'Clock
IN tho forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend. prove their
claims. appoint trustee, examine the
bankrupt. and transact such other
business as may properly como before
said meeting.
TEIOS. 3. SNEAD,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
COMMIT TEE HEARS
!. TALk0F TREASON
Graft and Robbery" Also
Freely Used in Hearing on
Postal Rates.
SMITH is AMGERED
Charges Witness for Press
League With Making An
archistic Statements.

Washington, d. c.. January 2S.-
"The American republic can't stand
forever with this sort OF thing run
ming in the peoples cars--these anar-
chistic statements angrily declared
Representative Smith, of California,
to-day. addressing Herbert Myrick.
representative of the Agricultural
Press League. witness before the
House Committee on Post-Ofices and
Post Roads, at its hearing on the sub
feet OF increasing the postal rate on
second-class mail matter. He was re-
ferring to an editorial which Mr.. N.Y.
rick acknowledged came from one OF
the publications which he represented
II protest that the farmers of this
country are not anarchists, and pro.
test that 1 am no traitor" hotly re.
torted Mr.. Myrick, who shortly before
had been further alluded to as being
responsible for traitorous utterances.
Asked by Chairman Weeks If he hat
been canvassing the cauntry with cir
cu1ars and editorials in an endeavor t.
defeat the proposed raise of rates OF
second-class matter, Mr.. Myrlck CAV,
an affirmative response. Mr. Week!
then produced several of the circular!
and editorials, and Mr.. Myrick &C.
knowledged authorship OF them. They
were entitled "a Fresh Attack Upor
Liberty" "Still Another Tax" and
New Taxes and Fresh Robbery"
Are these your conclusions: do you
think there is any robbery" asked
Representative Smith, of California.
Would &c Robbery.
II saw that the Postmas ter Gem
eral had reported that 1t cost Q cent?
pound to carry second-class matter.
while the government receives but /
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
MCKEE nEr1nEs FROM RACE.
Logan Now Has Clear Field for APP
nniutment lIarAhal.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Asheyille, N. O.. January 2S.--M. D.
Mckee wrote here last night that he
had Withdrawn his application for ap-
pointment as United States marshal
because, as the office was to be kept
at Greensboro, no would have to live
there In case Of appointment, and he
was unwilling to surrender his Ashe-
VILE residence This leaves clear
field for w, q. Logan. but prominent
Republican declares that charges
against Logan will be filed II his name
is sent to the Senate by President Taft,
and chat ho will never be confirmed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-29
Acknowledgements.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
Charlottesville, Va. January as
Mahlon Smith Ashford. of Washington.
daughter of Mrs. Bette =. Rogers.
daughter of Mrs. Bette Il. Rogers.
were married last evening at the resi- Z
dence of the bride on Nall Street,.
the Rev. Furman III. Martin. ID. D.,
pastor OF the First Baptist Church.
mond Mayo, of Ashford, N. c., was best
man and Miss l. NJ. Smith. OF this city.
maid of honor. Mr.. and Mrs. Ashford
will reside in Washington.