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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
BURNETT B OPENS
 CAMPAIGN TODAY
BIG MEETING WILL BE HELD AT GADSDEN-MOVEME TO PRE- SERVE OLD SANSOM HOME IS STARTED

Gadsden September 2.-(Special.) )-To-
 morrow Col. J. l.. Burnett will open his campaign in this county with big meet | ing in this city. Besides MT. Burnett, Congressman Dent and Richardson and the candidates for county offices will be
 on hand to assist in making 1t a political | gala day. Plans for big meeting have been made and if the weather Is favor able there will undoubtedly be a large | crowd on hand to witness the political pyrotechnics.
 | Several bids have been filed with the architect having in charge the erection seems assured that some one of these will be accepted tomorrow and that the work will proceed at once.
 | A movement has been started to place a line of the products of the mines, mills and other industries of the city on exhibi- | ton in the city where strangers may learn in few hours study all about the | resources of this section and the possi-
 bilities of their development. It Is prob
 able that the business mems club will take the matter up and arrange an ex-
 hibit and have 1t directly In charge of the secretary of the club.
 During the past two days several heavy
 showers have fallen in this county and farmers that the drouth is ruining the crops. With one more good season in 10 days or two weeks all the crops will
 be out of the way and dry fall to properly mature the cotton will then as-
 sure such general prosperity among the farmers of this county as they have not seen in years.
 Prominent people are interesting them
 selves in movement for the preservation or the old Sansom home on the road be- tween this city and Attalla as memorial home in honor of the heroine, Emma Sansom, who assisted Gen. N B. Forrest in his pursuit and capture of General Streight when the latter was bent on the capture and destruction of the city of
 Rome, Ga Miss Sansom. who was then
 mere girl. plloted Forrest to ford in
 Black creek and saved much time for him. She rode behind the wizard of
 the saddle in the face of the fire of the
 enemy and thereby proved herself
 real heroine that has made her name immortal.
 George Grove, aged 22, suffered the loss of both his feet in an accident at the
 plant of the Southern Steel and Iron company. After the accident he was re- moved to a local infirmary, where he is
 being given treatment Grove was an
 electrician at the steel plant and was working at the wire, rod and nall mill. Yesterday afternoon several men were
 making an effort to move piece of ma a niece of sheet iron was laid over the gearing to walk on. In some manner Grove
 slipped off and both feet went into the gearing with the result that one was ground off above the ankle and the other below 1t. The accident was one of the
 most shocking that has been witnessed at the plant during the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
EnsIex Church Services

There will be regular services at the Methodist church tomorrow. At the even ing service pr. Bowen will preach a sermon appropriate to Labor Day.
 Dr. T. J. Beard will preach at St. Johns Episcopal church tomorrow. The morning service will commence at 10:S0 Holy communion will be celebrated.
 Dr. B. F. Riley will occupy the pulpit at the Baptist church at both services
 Rev. Lawrence Williams will preach at the Christian church tomorrow at Il o clock and in the evening at 7:45.
 At the Grace Presbyterian church Rev. L. A. Reagor will preach at both serv- ices.
 At the First Presbyterian church, Ave nue c, Sunday school will be held at the usual hour
 Rev Father McQuillen will hold serv- ices at the usual hours at St. Anthony s Catholic church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
RAILROAD MEN
 MEET TOMORROW Better Sanitation in Depots
 and Cars
ROADS MAY SHOW FIGHT
Epworth League Cabinet Holds Meet- fur-Many Visitors to Department of History-News of the
 State Capital

Montgomery, September 2-(Special.) Railroad representatives who are to assemble in Montgomery on Sunday to discuss the recent order of the Ala bama railroad commission, which com- mands them to show cause why bet ter sanitation does not obtain In rail- way depots, on trains, etc, will doupt U less plan a concerted movement to flank the step of the state body. NO opposition will be sprung to the request but answers will be decided upon which will attempt to convey the attitude of the railroads regarding the order.
 Railroad officials of Montgomery say that for the most part the very best conveniences possible obtain and add further that each railroad has taken especial precautions to improve the sanitary systems in every way pos eible. But they at the same time point out that the people who ride on the cars and who, take advantage of the shelter of a depot are responsible for any lack of sanitation. Again, they state that depots in particular are in the capacity of a public building in that residents of towns and villages regularly use them.
 The order of the commission In that 1t commands the common carriers to show cause why cars and depots are not sanitary is looked upon by many of the officials as a negative one in that all of the railroads are going to claim at the session of Monday that the very best sanitation possible ob- tains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
BAD CUTTING AFFRAY
 OCCURS AT GERARD

Columbus, Ga., September 2.-(Spe~ cial. )-Alex Cook and, w. H. Foster, two well known young men9of Girard, Ala, became involved in a difficulty in Phenix City this afternoon which resulted in the cutting of the former by the latter in the back. Fig teen stitches were required to sew up the wounds.
 It seems that Foster owned Cook 50 cents and when they met on the street this afternoon Cook asked him for if. Foster says he handed Cook the money. For some reason according to the statement of Foster, Cook struck him a vigorous blow which felled him on his back into the mud. Cook jumped on him, so he says, whereupon Foster drew his knife and cut him severely but not fatally.
 A warrant for Foster has been Is sued and he has been arrested The charge Is assault to murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
News of Kennedy

Kennedy, September 2.-(SpeciaL)- Mrs. Mertice Pilott. who died in Bir- minrham recently. was buried here to- day. She was the widow of Tilman Pilott who together with two Of his children, died here on the same, day several years ago.
 This Is the last week of the fali term of the circuit court for this county the grand jury having completed its worlc last week. returning only 35 true bills. This will be the last court pre- sided over by Judge S. H. Sprott and Solicitor w. B. Oliver in this county Judge Sprotts successor will be liar wood or Collier, matter to be decided by a primary called by the state execu- tive committee on october 3. Solicitor Olliyers successor is M. T. Ormon of Tuscaloosa.
 The farmers claim that owing to the very dry weather the cotton crop in this section will be very small. The corn crop, however. is better than It has been for several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
DUCKWORTH KILLED
 AT ENSLEY PLANT Young Mans Body Is Nearly Crushed to Pieces ERODE HURT IN MINES Rock Boss Is Severely But Not Fatally Injured-Church Services-Near Riot Caused By "Musicalv
 Shriners
ERODE HURT IN MINES

V M. Duckworth, a young white man about 22 years of age, was instantly killed this morning about 10 o'clock in an ac- ciGent that occurred in the open hearth department of the steel plant. The de- ceased was employed as an electrician and was working on the runway of an overhead crane when he was caught be- tween the travelling crane and one of the iron columns supporting the building and literally crushed to pieces. He was con- veyed to the undertaking establishment of Echols & Angwin and prepared for burial. His remains will be sent to 'Culi- man this morning for interment.
 He was unmarried and is survived by an aged mother and several brothers and sisters who reside in other parts of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Plumbing pisHsiss sss %a1'y ss., EnSley, for low prices. iss ss!i apd naGssi 1sss

has returned home from Shiloh, Maren- go county. where ne has spent the last three weeks at the bedside of his fath CT. His many friends will regret to learn that his father died on Sunday, August 27.
 The first bale of new cotton was brought to Greensboro on last Satur- day by w. H. Knight. The bale was not sold as Mr. Knight was not at- tracted by the price offered.
 Leon Reasonover, who for six years has been the prescriptionist at Stolen werck's drug store, leaves in few days for Birmingham, where he will be the manager of a drug store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
En.xorth League Cabinet

As results of a meeting of President C. A. Grant of the Alabama conference Epworth League with his cabinet an nouncement is made that extensive plans will be put on foot to extend the work in Alabama and Florida. The cabinet set forth the platform for which it stands and quite generally in- spired those present to an observance of the salient blanks: A league in ev- cry charge; an increased membership, and an increased efficiency in all Christian work.
 The following members of the cabi- net were present: O. Nj. Babb, first vice president, of Pine Apple; Miss Virginia Pittman, second vice >presi- dent, of Union Springs; Miss Mary Wag- gener, third vice president, of Green ville the Rev. H. M. Andrews, fourth vice president, of Lowndesboro and Ulay w. Black, treasurer, of Geor- giana. The district secretaries in at tendance were: Miss Ethel Beane of Montgomery, Dr. E. w. Patton of Selma and W. A. Mckay of Prattville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Plan Good Roads Rally

Huntsville. September 2.-(Special.)- J. The Business Mems club of this city is in correspondence with Charles w. Thatcher, the apostle of good roads and originator of the lakes to the gulf boule- yard project, with view of having a boulevard rally here early in October. MT. Thatcher writes the club that there Is great enthusiasm over the project in Mississippi and Louisiana, but that North Alabama has so far shown only casual interest. Captain Richmond P. Hobson has also been invited to come to Hunts vile. He and MT. Thatcher are billed to speak at Florence on September 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
FRANKLIN COUNTY
 TAX ASSESSMENTS

Russellville, September 2.-(SpeciaL) E. R. Freeman, clerk to Tax Assessor w. c. Sparks, has just completed a tabulated list of the county assessment of taxes for the year 1910. This re- port shows that the total assessed valuation of property in Franklin coun- ty is $3,542,590, divided as follows: City property, $342,009; lands. $1,67S,- sS1; personal property, $1,456,390; as- sessed valuation of property in Russell vile, $256,455. Tax commissioners raises for the year was $55,652. The total taxes for the year 1910 in Frank lin county are $53,13S.S6. Road tax, which will be placed to the credit of the road fund and used for improving Franklin county roads, Is $S,S56.40. This Is considered a very fine record for this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
News of Greensboro

Greensboro, September 2-(Special.) ) l.. w. Vim of Stewart was in Greens boro on last Monday. MT. Winn has recently resigned the position of agent of the Alabama Great Southern rail- road al Stewart a position that he has held for more than 30 years.
 John l.. Tucker, manager of the Postal Telegraph company at this place,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Illicit Still Captured

Huntsville. September 2.-(Special)- J. Deputy Collector J. B. Campbell has re- turned from a successful revenue raid in
 Jackson county. where, at a point six
 miles north of Limrock, he found a com plete small outfit in operation. The plant consisted of a 35-gallon copper still with an output of about twelve gallons of moonshine whisky each day. Four gal Ions of whisky and 300 gallons of beer were found. There was a complete camp ing outfit at the still and the place had been hastily abandoned by the operators a short time before the arrival of the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
sam Brodie Hurt in Mines

Sam Brodie. a rock boss at No 3 mines of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, was seriously injured this morning by a fall of rock in the heading where he was at work He was en- gagged in wedging a rol'' In the roof when the rock fell on his leg and body breaking his leg and injuring his back He was quickly rescued by members of the first aid to the injured corps, and taken to his home. where his injuries were attended to. He Is one of the pio- neer miners of the Wylam district and man of family. His large circle of friends and acquaintances will regret to learn of his injuries. He is resting well under the circumstances and while his injuries are severe the physicians say he will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Lawson skips His Bond

Florence, September 2.-(Special J. Wayne Lawson, the confidential clerk at Rogers Bros dry goods store charged with robbing his employers of about s1I,- VO, has left town with all his belongings, and 1t is unlikely that he will appear in court when his case is called tomorrow morning before Squire c. w. Lemay. Two warrants had been sworn out against Lawson by Sheriff c. W. Young his en- pioyers refusing to prosecute, one charg- ing the theft of $10O and the other charg- ing stealing from the cash drawer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
CHILD IS KILLED
 AT EAST JASPER
BROTHER ACCIDENTALLY DROPS RIFLE AND THE BULLET PASSES THROUGH LITTLE GIRLS BRAIN, CAUSING INSTANT DEATH

Jasper, September 2.-(Special. .)-About o'clock this morning little Felix Gun ter, 7-year-old son of Tom Gunter started out of the family home in East Jasper with his parlor rifle for practice. Just behind him was his little sister, Ruth. Felix accidently dropped his rifle, it was discharged and the ball entered Ruth's head just behind the left ear, crashing through her brain, and killing her in- stantly.
 MT. and Mrs. Gunter are grieved beyond expression and Felix. from whose hands the weapon fell, Is not less so.
 Mrs. Gunter Is a neice of Maj John D. Elliott of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Cbancery Court in Session

Cullman. September 2.-(Special) )-Chan- cery court of the northern division of the Seventh district convened at the courthouse in Cullman Thursday and Fri day of this week. Much important busi- ness was transacted at this term of the court, and several very important cases that have been standing on the docket for several months was disposed of Chan cellor w. H. Simpson of Decatur came down Thursday morning and presided over the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
New Building at Decatur

Decatur. September 2.-(SpeciaL)-C. Ed Albes, proprietor and owner of the Hotel Bismarck, is having erected large brick business block, fronting on the South ern railroad and near the Bismarck hotel The building has already been rented by John D. Kesler for a wholesale grocery house, and will be occupied by him at soon as it is completed. MT. Kesler has been in the wholesale grocery business here for some time past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Holloway Ousted

Of interest in Alabama and in neighbor- ing states Is an announcement which has come from New York city to the effect that William E. Holloway. president of the Hungarian-Ame bank, has ac- cepted the vice presidency of the North ern bank, being succeeded in the Hun garion bank by P. R. G. Sjostrom. who was elected by the foreign stocFholders of the institution. American stockholders were in control of the bank when MT. Holloway left the presidency of a local bank to assume charge of the New York financial institution. The majority oI this stock was purchased by the foreign CTS, necessitating the change.
 The Hungarian bank Is capitalized at $125,0O00OO Through his connection with the Hungarian bank MT. Holloway con troled chain of banks throughout the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Capitol Notes

Acting Gov. Henry B. Gray has an- rounced the following minor appoint ments:
 Notaries public: L. B. Hursey of Banks. Miss M. B. Williams of Birmingham. E. E. Langston of Jemison, Miss Connie Whittle of Mobile and w. E. Griffin of Troy Justice qf the peace, L. B. Hursey O. Banks.
 Maj. A. c. Sexton. deputy insurance commissioner of Alabama. is laid up at his home with an attack of muscular rheumatism.
 Associate Justice James T. Mayfeld of the supreme court has returned to the capitol after an extended trip to Canada and eastern points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Burnett to Open Campairp

Huntsville. September 2.-(Special.)-A letter from Congressman Burnett of the Seventh district says he will open his campaign for reelection with a rally of his supporters at Gadsden on Saturday. The race between MT. Burnett and M. w. Howard in that district Is expected to be closer than any democratic and republican contest in Alabama, but MT. Burnett Is believed to have the best chance of election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
NEWS OF CUBA
New Cotton Season Opens, Three Bales Being Received

Cuba, September 2.-(Special. )-The cot ton season opened today with two bales of 1910 growth brought in by Gilbert Dearman and one by Willis Harwell. The cotton graded good middling and was bought by McGowen & Co. at 1S%c per pound. The seed were also sold at same time bringing Soc, this price being paid by s. c. Ward, which made the cot ton and seed total $S5 per bale. Several parties here have cotton ready to be gInned. but the local gin plant has not opened up and this cotton is being hauled out in the country four miles. where a gin is ready for it. The apparent in difference of the present company to- ward getting it's plant In shape is the source of much comment by farmers ana business men who regret to see cotton having to leave town to be ginned what the range of prices will be the preseE- season is universally discussed, and IL appears that the farmers will market al 14c for a time in order that the banks may Tighten up. The Farmers union members are unusually reticent, but from the trend of their talk 1t Is clear that they expect 15c before January.
 The musical treat of the season was enjoyed by a large audience tonlght' which had the pleasure or nearing the Hart Orchestra company of Merioiah rem der an exceptionally good programme Miss Sallie Smith. the music teacher' IS given great praise for getting the com pany here.
 The annual revival services of the Pres- byterian church commenced last nlght' conducted by the pastor, who Will nave the I. A. Bryan of Birmingham to assist him Sunday. This will terminate the se- ries m by the different churches which has been going on for six weeks. The Bap- list meeting at Salem. an interior church terminated today with 20 adoitlons-
 Tha charter of the Cuba Canning com many has been received and the stock cer- tihcates are being issued. The first run of canned stuff will be made next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Cotton Receipt. at Marion

Marion, September 2-(Special.) )-The net receipts of cotton at Marion for the season of 1sos-10 were $500 bales. which was about 25OO bales short of the pre- vious year. The new crop Is coming in very slowly. something over half a dozen which brought 15c per pound. The price of seed for the coming season will be quite an item in the value of cotton, as the price will probably not be less than EOc per bushel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Iohn M. Rirdsonr Dies

Huntsville. September 2.-(special)- John M Birdsong. "A years old, and a Confederate veteran, died of paralysis yesterday at the home of his son, Andy Birdsong. Four sons and daughter survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Preparing Demurrers

Attorney General A. M. Garber has prepared demurrers in the case of the Alabama Abstract company vs. the state auditor, in which is involved the privilege tax to which universal exception has been found in the state. In addition to the ab- stract company the Bigsbee Fertilizer company is suing for a return of the taxes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Bank Changes

' James J. Campbell. well known at teche of the Exchange National bank, this city, has been made assistant cash fer, an office that has just been created. J. l.. Griffin, who for many years has been one of the bank employees, has been elevated to the tellership. t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Visitors to History Department

Eight hundred visitors from all sections of Alabama and the United States in gen. eral signed their names to the register in the office of the state department of archives and history during The month of August, according to announcement made by the director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
EnsIey Personals

MT. and Mrs Guy Vedder of Hedrie, Iowa, have moved to Ensley, where they will make their future home Mrs. Yedder will be remembered as Miss Florence Golf, who formerly resided here.
 Mrs J. H. Jones and daughter. Gladys, have returned from a six weeks visit to Manhattan Beach.
 Mrs Ellen Norris of Vivian loft yes- terday for Chicago, where she will visit relatives. &
 M. A. Pruitt of the Ensey Sun is quite i'll at his home on Avenue J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Near Riot on Avenue c

About P o'clock yesterday the neigh borhood of Avenue c and Twenty-third street, Ensley, was thrown into a state of intense excitement by series of strange and unearthly sounds that emanated from the foundry building of the Ensley Ma chine and Foundry company, located near the brick yard.
 The noise baffed description. It was unlike anything ever heard before, and as one citizen remarked, Tt was to be hoped 1t would never be heard again. D It stampeded all the stock in the im- mediate vicinity; it caused 8 partial ces- sation of business, and even stopped the street cars The sun hid behind a cloud, while work at the steel mill was almost suspended.
 A call was sent to the police head quarters. Lieutenant Jordan responded with every available man. Tom Keenan joined the crowd, carrying an old army musket; W. L. Clark carried double edged ax. Frank Wren brought up the rear with his trusty backthorn in his hand
 As the posse approached the building the noise was terrific. yet no one could fathom it's cause or meaning. Lieutenant Jordan approached cautious ly and held off his men until he had the building entirely surrounded. Drawing his A he gave the command and gallantly led the charge. Breaking down the door. the brave and valient po- licemen entered the building Frank Wren still in the rear.
 The noise at this point was heartrend-
 ing. Then they discovered the cause. Seated on a bench were Stephen Allsopp and Joe Lower, blowing away for dear fa ft,ctr n Str usual shape.
 So tremendous was the noise they made they were obvious of the approach of the police. The interpid lieutenant fired six shots in the air, which finally att tracted the attention of the two per- formers.
 An explanation being demanded 1t de- veloped that Messrs. Allsopp and Lower had joined the Shriners' band and were practicing for the parade that will take place Monday at the ball game between the Shriners and the Elks at Redwood Field.
 The instruments were weird beyond description the sounds they, produced more so. The one played by MT. Allsopp produced sound that was a cross be- tween a foghorn and a pair of Scotch bagpipes. MT. Lowers instrument pro- duced combination of the dulcet notes of an auto screech horn and an nsthmatic phonograph. Lieutenant Jordan placed them both under s25.OOO bond and tee- phoned Chief Bodeker to stop the in- tended parade and performance on the grounds; that if two instruments would cause so much; disturbance, the whole band would surely cause a riot. At a late hour the two culprits had not made bond and were still in durance vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Only Line to the East

With electric berth lights and electric lighted observation sleepers Seaboard leaves zoo a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
M'CONNELL,S

Skating and dancing Labor Day night, 8 to 12 p. m., Ave hue F and 24th street.