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considerably farming United
market competitor Argentina
and
The answer this question only surprising
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ise," said the man, turning around
"My wife might object" -
Just then her husband appeared
Philadelphia Times.
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Cattle Raising in the Americas

HEN the United States to be exporter of beef
and pork from whence will Europe get its meat?
Will the United States. with its large ratio of In
crease in population with which the meat production
by no means keeps pace be able in the future to feed
itself?
Must Europe and the United States curta their meat
consumption?
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is serious this
hundreds difficulty the
solution of this proposition
Leaving of consideration all questions involving the soaed
the tariff looking
question production fear
ought there limit the
sumption.
worlds problem,
which
United
of cattle the improved shipping
which revoutOnized
together balance the market Unlimited
the taking
settlers particularly the taking land
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Sues mas cnanged Ine WHUIe sIludtIUH. TIC eXteIr
sion of railways and improved service has given
the western farmer choice, either to sell his
feed for meat where formerly he had choice; it
either hogs cease raising corn. He raised hogs
forced to it, and he bought range
cattle put them in condition for the market by feed
ing for few months with part of his surplus grain.
The raising Of cattle the free ranges of the west
the cheapest method of meat production at the
time practised in the United States, but it is question
whether beef may not be produced, and is
produced by few farmers. cheaper than the
western ranges in the past.
The poor quality of range meat, which necesstated
several months of farm feeding and in order to
be gotten in condition for the market the losses
IN the herds due to insufficient food and water and
the lack of winter shelter made the business of cattle
raising on the western plains or less uncertain
and precarous industry. 1t exotic, and
it will die with changing conditions
The future of meat production in the United
States is a farming proposition and like all other
questions connected with the national agriculture de-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-05
A. J. HAMILTON DIES
IN BAY MlNETTE

Bay Minette. April -(Special.)-An-
drew Jackson Hamilton, who recently re-
turned from the infirmary in Mobile and
one of the most successful business men
OF Baldwin county, died at his home on
Second street this morning at o'clock
after suffering for number of months
with a cancer of the liver. Mr. Hamil-
ton was highly respected by all who
knew him and is well known throughout
the county.
Mr.. Hamilton has lived in this county
the greater part of his life and began
his career as a timber dealer near Gates
wood. from which business he branched
ont and at the time of his death owned
considerable property in Bay Minette ana
n number of large tracts or lands Ill
various parts of the county lie was
at the time of his death, erecting large
store building in town, the construction
| of which will continue
| PHYSICIANS who have been in constant
attendance for the past two weeks re-
allied that his battle with death coulo
,rot last long and his family was pre-
nared for the death of the husband ana
| father He leaves a wife and five emil
dren to mourn his death. They are we'll
provided for Mr. Hamilton was men,
Der of the Baptist church. The funeral
will be held tomorrow. His body Will
be taken to Muscogee. Fla, tonight and
the interment will be in the Clear Springs
cemetery near Gateswood tomorrow.
Circuit court resumed its sessions this
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-05
INTEREST GROWING
IN STATE POLITICS

Cuba, April 4.-tSpecial) -Interest in
state politics is growing at a rapid rate,
with this section conceded to Mallory. 1t
is agreed by the few O'Neal men that
they may not carry this place and the
county, but that O'Neal will carry the
state by more than 10000 The county
election passed off quietly. but bids fail
to be enlvened by a contest over the
vote for sheriff. which was won by Ram
sey by the narrow margin of four votes
The twenty-sixth annual commence
ment of the Vanity high school was held
on last Friday. the principal address be-
ing delivered by w. d. Seed, candidate
for lieutenant governor, whose subject OF
education for the masses was admirably
handled He made an excellent impress
sion upon the people, and is very strong
in this section, where it is conceded thai
Seed will be the man to beat for the OF
flee to which he aspires. The medal fol
scholarship was won by Robert Marsf
and was awarded at the conclusion OF
the address. Vanity enjoys the unique
distinction of being the only point II
Choctaw county that has long distance
telephone connection with the Southern
Bell company, which was brought about
through the recent completion of line
from here to that point.
AT a meeting of the town council held
this morning TWO ScnOOl DoHuS "Sit pa"
off which leaves the bonded indebted
ness of the town at $780, which sum was
refunded, and a saving of per cent IN
interest effected for the remaining tlme
the bonds have to run. The council has
also ordered that a survey of the town
be made, and an engineer has been Sc
cured to make the same before the 10Th
inst 1t is learned that the councll be
lieves that it will be possible to make a
% per cent reduction In the tax rate Ell
fective January l.
Continued dry weathe- is giving farm
ers much concern, and track is suffering
badly Some corn has been planted and
a great deal of cotton land prepared, but
farmers are not planting. for fear that
the seed will not terminate ana pe ios,'
The social event of the week was an
entertainment given at the home OF Dr'
"A r. Ward for the teachers OF the CUBA
high school. Among the out OF town
guests who added charm to the occasion
Vas Miss Maud Bilbro of Livingston,
Ala
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ANNUAL DEBATE OF
LITERARY SOCIETY

Tuskegee, April Especial. 1.-The an
nual debate of the John Massey Literary
society took place Friday night at the
public school with a large crowd in at
tendance The subject. Resolved, That
the United States Should Retain the Phil
ippine Islands, was we'll argued by both
sides, the following students taking part
In the debate: First affirmative, Robert
A. Johnston; first negative, L. C. Motley;
second affirmative. Herman p. Huddles-
ton; second negative Walker E. Stevens.
The three judges rendered the decision
in favor of the negative.
Mrs. r. l.. Lane delightfully."- enter
tanned a number of friends Tuesday even
ing at an advertising Party" compli-
mentary to Miss Marie Floyd of Milstead,
Miss Lottie Mays of cambridge, Ga, and
Miss Merino of Pensacola, Fla, who are
her house guests. In an unique guessing
contest prizes were awarded TO Miss Mary
Crawford and Miss Merino. Delightful
refreshments were served. Those present
were: Miss Floyd, Miss Merino, Miss
Mays, Miss Lizzie Lee Hardwick Miss
Leila VIII Lamar, Miss Annie Moore,
Miss Marguerite Chappelle, Miss Laurie
Thompson Miss Winona Hill. Miss Mary
Bell Howard Miss Mabel Massey, Mr..
r. M. Boyd, Mr.. w. P. Cobb, Mr.. w. M.
Williams, Mr.. F. M. Kelley. DR.. c. r..
Heard. Mr.. w. B. Edwards, Mr. X. A.
Chappele and Mr.. E. P. Martin.
Miss Kathleen Mallory. daughter of
Hon. III. S. d. Mallory, was the guest of
Mrs. w. w. Campbell durirAy the Baptist
mission institute, which was held in Tus-
kegee Thursday. She delighted her hear
ers with a splendid address on this occa-
sion.
Capt. Frank S. White of Birmingham
will speak at the courthouse in Tuskegee
on April Is.
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A. Wilkinson, the commissioner of agrl-
culture, and follows one gotten out Few
weeks ago on "A Study of Corn by L.
n. Duncan of the Auburn faculty, as
we'll as engaged in the demonstration
work of the department at Washington.
Bulletin No. IS IS also out, giving the
r-les and regulations of the county corn
contests, which are now going to the
people. In it are blank places for an
swers to questions so that the depart
ment will be in full information as to all
that is going on. Also in the lists are
entry blanks and other details through
which ii is proposed to make the contest
this year, even with a small amount of
money. the most successful yet held in
the state.
On Serious Charge
Thomas T. Davidson piano player at
moving picture show. is in Jail, badly
beaten up. 1t is charged that he in
suited Mrs Mccain, wife of d police
man, and that Mccain administered the
beating. Davidson denies the charge and
says he did not insult the woman.
Tutweiicr Reappointed
c. S. Tutweiler has been reappointed
United States commissioner at Troy for
a term of four years.
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HARTSELLE WANTS
COTTON OIL MILL

Hartselle, April -(Special.) There
is considerable agitation going on here
for the establishment of cotton seed
oil mill and guiana factory. When taken
into consideration that there is some
thing like $50 car loads of guano
handled here and about 10000 bales of
cotton marketed here it can be read
lily seen that a large portion of the
raw material is here to run a mill.
Most of the seed is shipped to the
mills at Decatur and Huntsville. Prac-
teal business men are behind the move
ment and they are beginning to in
terest some substantial farmers In the
country near here in the proposition.
A meeting will perhaps be called at an
early date to talk over plans for the
enterprise
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OFFICERS REELECTED
IN CONFEDERATE CAMP

Tuscumbia, April -(Special.)-All Of
ficers were reelected at meeting OF
Camp w. A. Johnson. United Confederate
Veterans, held at the courthouse Satur-
day afternoon They are: j. N. Thomp-
son, commander; II. w. Rutland first
lieutenant commander: Sam Rhodes, sec
ond lieutenant commander; Shelby Gris-
ham, treasurer; E. c. Downs, adjutant,
Elijah Mellon, chaplain; w. b. Pippen,
color bearer; Robert Cloud of Tuscumbia.
James r. Grove of Sheffield and Good
'loe Pride of Cherokee, relief commit
tee. resolution was adopted thanking
w. b. Pippen for the fine dinner he
gave the camp last week.
The quarterly Confederate persons have
arrived. amounting to $2650.50 and the
money is being distributed by Judge o. G.
Simpson.
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DADEv|LLE HEARS
ABLE SPEAKERS
Judge Tyson and Jesse Stall
ings Deliver Addresses
FEW VOTES CHANGED
People of DadeviIIe and Surrounding
County After Hearing the Speak
ers VIII Hardly Change
Their Votes

Dadeville April 4.-(Special) = The
crowds attending court here today were
treated with political oratory in large
the ground and speakers were here for
both candidates for governor, Judge John
r. Tyson appearing for Mallory in the
forenoon and Jesse Stallings speaking
for O'Neal in the afternoon Supporters
of both candidates are well pleasoA with
the efforts of their speakers, but an
unbiased observer would hardly think that
any votes were changed for the people
have about made up their minds in this
section. Both sides claim this county
and it will certainly be a close fight with
very little difference either way.
Judge Tyson in forceful manner paid
high tribute to Colonel Mallory as man
and a citizen and argued that he is
eminently qualified to make ideal gov
ernor He urged that Mr.. Mallory had
always been a consistent democrat and
charged that Mr. ONeal had not in that
he voted for Palmer and Buekner in 1896,
and had several times repudiated doctrines
which were laid down in democratic plat
forms. notably his opposition to the cleo
ton of United States senators by popu-
lar vote.
In referring to the late amendment
tight, he stated that he opposed the
amendment and Mr.. Mallory favord it,
and yet he was not going to let this
one fact keep him from supporting the
man whom he thought would MAZE the
best governor. He said that Mr. NAL
lory had the same right to his views
that he had his. He was introduced by
Slate Senator .Strother.
In the afternoon Mr. Stallings spoke,
being introduced by former State Sena-
tor r. NJ. Nolen of Alexander City. Mr..
stallings made a strong speech and an
swered numbers of the arguments pre-
scented by Judge Tyson and he had a
somewhat larger crowd than did the
Judge, though whether this is any evil
dence of superior strength of his chief
here or merely a tribute to Mr.. STALL
lngs' known ability as a stump speaker
Is not known.
He entertained his crowd as well as
setting forth some sound reasons why
would not admit that ONeal voted for
Palmer and Buckner in 1896. but said if
he had that was not so great a depar-
ture from the democratic platform as
that made by Mr. Mallory in working the
prohibition amendment to the people.
He charged that Mr.. Mallory was a rail-
road lawyer, and said that answering
the argument of the Mallory man if
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BOND rs GIVEN ON
CHARGE OF ASSAULT

Greenville, April T. = especially = David
Day, charged with assault with attempt
to kill Allen Williamson, had his prelim-
mary trial in the Butler County Court
here today. He was bound over to the
grand jury of the next term of Circuit
Court, under $500 bond. The bond was
at once given.
Some weeks ago Day met Williamson
on the road, and in the dispute that
arose over some hogs being at large in
a stock law district, Day tried to cut
Willamsons throat Williamson was not
very seriously hurt, however.
On yesterday afternoon Mr.. William
Walter Chapman and Miss Margaret
the home of the brides father, Frank
Pierce. of this city. Only the immediate
family and Miss Etile Williams and Mrs.
L. B. Baker of Montgomery and Miss
Clara Morris of Langdale were present.
At meeting of the commissioners for
Butler County a large delegation of cit
liens went before them to put the ques-
ton of a bond issue for the building OF
good roads for Butler County. They also
laid plans before the commissioners for
tire using of the $500 now in the treasury
for the purpose of building good roads
IN the Greenvlle beat, these roads to
be started upon Immediately. This sum
was raised by a special road tax in this
beat. and also by public contribution.
They intend building one road at the
time until the money is exhausted.
Mrs. J. M. Mckenzie returned Wednes-
do yfetf 81
f. C. Winkler, of Birmingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Dunklin were the
guests of Mr. and Mrs j. T. Maxwell at
Florala last week, attending the Chau-
tauqua there.
| Colonel T. W. Beagler and General j.
b. Stanley were among the visitors t.
the Florala Chautauqua last week, and
while there Colonel Peagler was made
master of ceremonies for Wednesday,
Fraternal Day.
Mrs. Sallie Herbert has returned from
visit to relatives in Furman
Mrs. E. M. Lewis and children spent
Saturday and Sunday in Letohatche
Mrs. Robert Thames of Birmingham is
the guest of Mrs. A. E. Gamble
Mr.. James Beeland came down from
Montgomery and spent Sunday with rel
atives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Thompson of An
dalusia were the guests of relatives here
Sunday.
The Happy Thoughts Sewing Circle met
at the hospitable home of Mrs. G. M.
Featherston on Saturday afternoon, be-
ing entertained by Mrs. E. r. Edwards
and Miss Hightower. Twenty-four mem
bers gathered together and thoroughly
enjoyed the afternoon spent with the
hostesses.
Mrs. Jack Stallings of Birmingham is
the guest of Mrs. j. Lee Long.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Hodges of Syracuse.
N. Y. and daughter are the guests of
Mrs. Belle Stallings.
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POLITICIANS HOLD
FORTH IN HARTSELLE

Hartselle, April Especial. )-Saturday
iticians' day here. Situated as the town
is, in the center of the county. is a fine
point for the politicians of the county
Colonel Mallory spoke here last Satur-
day evening to a fair sized audience.
Practically all the county candidates
were here also pressing their claims be-
fore the people. Beginning this morn
ing, the candidates for the different
county Offices will begin a whirlwind
campaign over the county. winding up
on the night of April 81. The race for
probate Judge is perhaps attracting more
attention than any other contest for
county office. There are six candidates
for this office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-05

Florence April 4.-(Special.)--R A.
Scott, blacksmith employed at Muscle
Shoals canal, dropped dead last Friday
evening when returning home from a
days work. He had almost reached
home when he fell and expired at once.
Mr.. Scott had worked at the canal for
the past 80 years and was well and
faVorably known. He is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. John Phillips and
Miss Jennie Scott, who made their home
with him. The funeral took place at
D. M, Saturday at Huffs cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-05
COLBERT CIRCUIT
COURT CONVENES

Tuscuinbia. April 4.-(Special.)-
court convened in Colbert county at II
o'clock this morning for the regular Apr
term with Judge Charles p. Almon on
The bench. The grand jury was ORGANIZED
and Judge Almon delivered ms chaise'
instructing the jury along the line of its
duties especially in regard TO breaking
IN pistol carrying and the illicit sale of IL
quir. tot, Town,
;s unusually large. containing about Il
cases but the criminal docket Is the
smallest in many years and for the hrs'
time there is not criminal case 10 be
tried.
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Florence. April -(Special)-Fol-
lowing the custom In the Protesaht
churches of Florence when new min
ister is called to one of the churches,
union meeting was held last even
ing at the First Presbyterian church
20 malcome the Rev Mr.. ]. w. Willis
Of the First Baptist church. Mr.. Will
lis was introduced by the Rev. e. ID
McDougall, d. D., and preached 1ne
sermon from Isaiah l0:S1 But they
that wait upon the Lord shall renew
their strength they shall soar on
wings as the eagle; they shall run and
not grow weary they shall walk and
not faint.
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afternoon after an adjournment of sew
eral days. The cases this week are nearly
all criminal and much interest is cen
tered on those to be tried.
The millions of beetles that have been
devourng vegetation and foliage through
out this section of the country for the
past few days are moving northward.
The number is greatly decreasing and
it is hoped that in a few days they will
have left the county entirely.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-05
After the Dust Nuisance

Hartselle, April 4.-(Special.)-Th
business men here are after the dust
nuisance in earnest. A few days ago
a petition was circulated here, urg-
ing the board of aldermen to buy Il
sprinklng cart. Tonight a commit
tee of the business men will so before
the mayor and aldermen and urge them
to act on the petition. 1t is almost a
certainty that the request will be
granted. The damage to stocks of
goods by dust here has been great.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-05

stotesboro, Ca, April 4.-Freely ad-
WHITING that he shot j. M. Thomas a
,,,archant and planter of Pulaski, this
oa,,ntv several night ago, when the
latter was called from his home rev
minutes after his barn had been set
On fire. Walter Mcbride, negro, con-
fassed his share in the attempted as
sosslnation today. He declared Arthur
PARRISH a negro fellow prisoner, set
fire TO the barn. Mr.. Thomas, 1t is
believed, will recover. saturday nlghl
q second incendiary hre destroyed
Thomas home.
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O'Neal were not a fit man to carry out
laws he did not like in regard TO prohibit
ton, Mallory, on the other hand, would
not be fit man to continue the fight for
fair railroad rates.
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Engineers to Be Entertained

The Birmingham section of the En-
aineering Association of the South will
be entertained at the university on Thurs
day of this week, a meeting having been
called for the purpose of making an in
spection of the new engineering building
and equipment and becoming better ac-
quainted with the general usefulness of
the institution. George H. Harris of Bir-
mingham. president of the association,
will be in charge, the party going down
on special train
Among the interesting things will be
Conner hail. the testing Laboratory, geologic
cal departments, the new Balopticon re-
hectoscope, the wireless station and the X
ray. There will be a dinner in the even
ing and a session of the engineers Ed
gar b. Kay, dean of the engineering de-
partment at the university. will be. with
the other deans, the host. He was in
Montgomery Monday to look after some
details that are necessary. THE visitors
will be given a profitable as well as a
pleasant time" he says.
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"Hall's Safes odd reliable.
Same old stand-prices and
terms guaranteed satisfactory.
We have some special safes at
a bargain for next week. Call
and see us. Birmingham Safe
Co., John A. Vance, President,
1712 First Avenue. Peoples
phone 295.