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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
Crop Conditions in Limestone

Athens, August 26.-(Special.) THE
weather conditions for the past 10 days
have been ideal for the cotton crop. The
recent and continued hot days followed
up with refreshing rains have done much
for the cotton. The uplands where the
plant had ceased growing and where
shedding was beginning to be noticed
have been marked by improvement. The
cotton has quit shedding and the plant
Is holding the fruit that is being put on.
The bottom crop is very good, the middle
is just beginning to show itself in small
bolls, while the top is a field of blooms.
The corn, being as 1t is 20 to 30 days late,
will of necessity require a late fall, much
later than ordinary, to make anything
like an average crop, but killing frost
In October will be disastrous to the top
and middle crop.
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THINKS CASES CAN
Be HURRIED ALONG
Rate Litigation Is Consuming
Too Much Time
JONES MAY TAKE ACTION
Ing Between Railroads and PeO-
ple-RuIlng Made Regard
ing Cotton Shipments

Montgomery, August s.-(Special.)-It
comes out in quiet way that the judge
of the United States court, before whom
the rate litigations between the state and
certain rail lines are being heard, is
getting a bit impatient with the great
amount of time consumed and that he
has let 1t be known that the end must
be brought into sight. From a casual
look over the situation, and gauging the
future by the past, there are yet many
months of testimony taking, and the final
report of the masters is a long, long
way Off
1t is not understood that there is any
such thing as calling down, but that
the court wants things pushed along at
a much better rate than seems now to
be the case. Judge w. S. Thorington
and Col. w. A. Gunter aver that as much
speed as possible has been made and
that the lawyers on either side have been
faithful. But agreeing that this is a fact,
1t is pretty well known that the court has
made inquiry as to when the testimony
will be in, and also that Judge Thomas
G. Jones has intimated that If the end is
not fixed by the situation itself he will
set a final day himself.
AS the matter now stands the hearings
are divided into two sections, one by
Special Master Gunter, having to do with
cases of the Louisville and Nashville,
South and North, and Nashville, Chatta-
nooga and st. Louis; the other by Special
Master Thorington, including the cases
of the Western of Alabam and the Cen
trail if Georgia. Testimony has been
taken for several months at Louisville
for the Louisville and Nashville, and
Central. In both hearings only the side
of the railroads has been taken up, the
state not yet presenting any showing as
to It's side. 1t is estimated that the state
will require fully as long as the rail-
roads, which would run 1t about a year
from now.
II, to further run out the possibilities,
rail lines, should be granted at the hear
ing in October, 1t would take four months
for the court to work out a decision as to
the rightfulness of making it permanent,
and in that case there would be a longer
and more confusing delay The state
has had great deal of investigation done
and Is preparing to take up much time
In q full and fair presentation of its con-
tention that the schedules rates on ITO
commodities are Reasonable, as we'll as 21a-
cent passenger fares.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
Cullmau Republican. Meet

Cullman, August 26.-(Special.)- Pursu-
ant to call of Chairman Suffer of the
county republican executive committee,
a meeting of this committee was held at
the courthouse in Cullman today at 70
O. clock The committee met to select a
man to oppose the democratic nominee
for representative from Cullman county
After some deliberation and discussion
as to who would be the best man for
the place, DIR. j. 1. Armstrong; name
was brought before the meeting, and a
vote was taken and Dr. Armstrong was
given the nomination, which he readily ac-
cepted. Nothing was done so far max
ing nomination for state senator
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NEWS OF MARION
rerry Counfy's Rural Telephone sys.
tenn Is Now Complete

marion, August 6.-(Special)- wal
ter Blackburn and Harlan Blackburn
have purchased a building lot on Can
treville street and will build resi-
dence thereon. Work on the building
will be started in a few days.
Ihe proposed rural telephone line to
Radfordville, and connecting with the
Selma line at Felix, is now we'll under
way. When completed this will give
Perry county the most complete sys-
tenn OF rural telephones to be found in
the state, every important part of all
precincts of the county being in con-
nection with the central office at Ma
rion In an official bulletin sent out IT
is shown that the farmers of Perry
county have contributed more money
for rural telephones than any county
in the state.
the old fence around court square
has been removed by order of the COM
missioners' court, and that portion of
town has modern appearance.
George P. White has been employed
by the county board of commissioner RS
to make an audit of the county books.
This is done independent of the ex-
aminations made for county and state
by the state auditors department at
Montgomery. Mr.. White made a sim
liar audit last year, and it was cur
| rently reported found a shortage Of
$240 in some accounts; but as his find
ings are reported to the board of COM
missioners or the grand jury the peo-
pie are not given an opportunity to see
the result of the audit.
w. III. Smith, H. Y. Howe, L. M.
Nichols, Perry Blackburn and DR.. j. E.
Young were elected delegates to the
Sixth district Knights Of Pythias con-
vention at Selma this week
Marion has reached the dullest
period of the year. The time for re-
ceiving new cotton has passed with not
bale in sight Advances are about ex-
hausted, and the banks are gathering
in all the surplus money to move the
cotton crop.
Very flattering reports come from
Judson college and Marion institute,
| showing an unusual increase in the at
| tendance for the sessions opening next
month. With large attendance at the
leading colleges and high prices for
cotton, Marion has promise OF very
successful commercial wear
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BYRD Is DEFEATED
BY WITHERSPOON

Meridian, Miss, August 26.-(Special.)-
From all returns in Hon. S. A. Wither-
spoon has defeated Hon. A. NJ. Byrd for
Congress by a majority of 459.
This result is reached by giving With
erspoon 260 majority in Leake county.
which is claimed by the Witherspoon
headquarters, although the official re-
turns from Leake have not been re-
ceived.
In this city the followers of Mr.. Byrd
have conceded the election of Mr.. With
erspoon The vote in the district as re-
ceived in this city, is as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
Cotton Shipments

The rulings by which cotton must be
sent along to destination on one bill
of expense, just announced as re-
suit of orders of the interstate COM
merce commission, means that cotton
substitution en- route must be stopped.
The practice of bringing in cotton and
the sending out other cotton to destina-
ton to facilitate shipments must be
stopped and the bale that starts must
go, even though 1t Is given the press
Ing in transit privilege. At several
meetings of the interstate commerce
commission this question was gNne over
and given close attention and at a
meeting here several cases were cited
to show that cotton was substituted
en- route to the loss of rates in many
cases. After this the bales WILL have
to be identified. 1t is also of interest
that the certificate plan of guaran-
teeing bills of lading to foreign terri
tory will be applied.
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Decatur. August 26.-(Special. )-Waltel
J. Nesbit, assistant state examiner oil
public accounts, who was only few days
ago appointed to this office by Gov. B. B
terday where he received his instructions
from the governor. Mr.. Nesbit left 70,
Cullman this morning where he will
check up the accounts of the Cullman
county officers. These officers have mo-
been checked up since 1907 and 1t viii
perhaps require a month OF Mr.. Nesbit'
time In this work After finishing Gull.
man county he will perhaps check up the
county officers of Morgan county
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
VIII Have Live Stock Show

Florence, August 26.-(Special) with a
view to encouraging the Breeding of high
grade live stock and poultry in Lauder
dale county, the Commercial club of Flor
ence has instituted Live Stock Day."
which will be held on Thursday. Septem-
Der s. on the old Synodlcal college
grounds. The plan was adopted at a
meeting held early in the spring and
members of the club offered about 80
small money prizes and several blue rib
bons for all ages and varieties of live
stock and poultry.
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Limestone County Veterans Meet

Athens. August 26.-(Special. The old
Confederate veterans met today at Col
ier's Spring, five miles west of Athens
on the Busk Island pike, for their an
nual reunion and a large number were
present to participate in the pleasures
of the day. Ideal weather prevailed for
the meeting and many of the battle
SCARED and time-worn veterans were
present. The ranks in this county are
rapidly thinning and 1t will not be long
until there will be but few to answer to
the roll call. A magnificent dinner was
spread and all enjoyed the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
FIRST BALE OF NEW
COTTON IN BIBB

Centreville, August 26-(Specal)-Th
first bale of new cotton was received
in Ccntreville today. 1t was raised by G.
J. Partridge. a planter three miles west
OF Centreville. 1t weighed 400 pounds
and sold for 161ac. 1t was bought by
]. B. White of Centreville. The seed of
this cotton was purchased by Centreville
Warehouse company at Csc per bushe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
COLUMN FACTORY
BURNED TO GROUND

Florence August 26.-(Special 1.-The
burned this afternoon, catching from an
engine. The loss will amount to about
10000. The plant was completely de-
,stroyed with large quantity of lumber.
Insurance to the amount of $1,000 was
carried on building and $4,000 on the large
stock OF lumber.
The company is composed of H. Nc
Weigh Moore & Sons and Mr.. Rice of
Florence, Lee Moore of Nashville and Mr..
Louis Hudson. Important papers were
saved and a car loaded with columns
was also saved.
thousand dollar shipment had just
been made.
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Building Garage at Cullman

Cullman, August Especial. 1.-THE
time Is soon coming when the people in
Cullman who are possessors of automo-
biles will not have to go to Birmingham
and other cities to have their machines
repaired when they get broken. Cullman
is to have garage. Harry Parker. one OF
Cullman's most wealthy young men who
takes great interest In automobiling, has
let the contract and work has commenced
on a handsome two-story garage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
FAYETTE GAS COMPANY
IS LAYING PIPE LINE

Fayette, August 26.-(Special)- 1.-The Fay
cite Gas Light and Fuel company of
Fayette has crew of hands at work
on the gas pipe line from the Provi-
dence wells to Fayette. They expect to
complete the ditch which is being dug
IS inches deep by Saturday at noon Sew
en- miles of piping has been ordered and
shipped for the main line. It's arrival is
daily expected, and in the near future
the people of Fayette will be using nat
ural gas for light and fuel purposes.
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quiry in the Pittsburg district and
several sheet and tin plat plants are
reported to have covered their require
ments on sheet and tin bars for the
balance of the year.
Slight concessions in prices which
first developed last week in the west
on low and medium grades of foot
wear are now being made quite gener-
ally, but business on the whole Is still
quiet and unsatisfa ctory
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Dun's Weekly Report

New York, August 26.-Dun's Re-
view tomorrow Will say:
Crop prospects are improving Bus
mess confidence is strengthening as tn e
harvests are being gathered and the
draws to a close. On the other hand
renewed political activity makes for
that uncertainty that tends to retard
enterprise. That there has been and
still is contraction in a number of
important lines cannot be denied. But
the contraction consists mainly in
the reduction of speculation and In the
cutting off of transactions for the flu
ture. There still remains the great
business of supplying current needs,
and reports from leading trade cen
tiers indicate that this business is be-
ginning to expand as the fall season
approaches n l@ -
In the dry goods market, notwith-
standing the moderation displayed by
buyers in purchases for the future,
there are signs of expansion among TIL.
jobbers as the result of a better re-
tail trade. The footwear and hide and
leather trades are unsatisfactory.
Recent developments In Iron and steel
appear to warrant expectations Of q
brisk revival In demand as the sea-
son advances and sentiment is now
more cheerful than for some time past.
1t Is customary for some Improvement
TO occur with the approach of fall
and while at present the volume OF
actual business IL only moderately In
creased the larger number of Inquiries
being received hold out promise OF
greater activity in the not distant fu-
ture. Advices from practically every
section OF the country indicate that
consumers show more willingness to
cover anticipated requirements while
evidences are not lacking that pro-
ducers in many instances are unlikely
to make any further concessions in
prices.
Low prices on steel billets and sheet
bars have brought out considerable In
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
Cotton shipped to Europe

Galveston, Tex, August 26.-Two car
goes Of this years cotton were shipped
from Galveston to Europe today. The
cargoes aggregate 1850 bales, valued
at approximately $1,500,0O0. This is the
earliest shipment of cotton in many
years. The cargoes were destined for
Barcelona and LIVERPOOL.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
Boys SIose Call

Helmes Penick, 8 years of age. came
near to death about noon today. He
came down Lawrence street hill or
his wheel and ran into a street car
The impact threw him under the cal
and he was far back near the truck
when the motorman stopped the car
He at once crawled out and demanded
repair to any injury ~ his wheel. The
crowd which assembled held its breat
thinking the lad had been killed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
ricket Tor Dora EIectIon

Dora, August 2e.-(Special.)-Fo the
municipal primary to be held at an early
date the following ticket has been an
nounced: For mayor, J. e. Deloach; for
aldermen Frank c. Marquis. Charles
Lehman, II. b. Gravely. 9. H. Carmi-
chael and c. F. Jones. The nominee for
mayor Is express agent here. All OF
the nominees for. aldermen are prominent
business men.
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Better Condition Reported

Marked Improvement is shown In the
relations of the railroads to the peo-
Pile in the last year. according to
Charles Henderson, president of the
Alabama railroad commission, who is
just home after an inspection made
in 80 counties. Last year was an In
crease in these excellent conditions
over the year before and thus 1t is
indicated that all the time things are
getting better.
Captain Henderson finds that claims
for overcharge and damages are paid
with more promptness and to greater
satisfaction. He also discovers that the
feeling between the local agent and
the people Is more cordial and agree
able and that the roads are reaping
benefits from the bettered relations
Depots are better and there are more
of them, and conditions are as whole
more conducive to good conditions
Captain Henderson is greatly pleased
with the disposition of the rail lines
to meet every demand made by the
state.
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Detroit, August est was announced
today at the convention of the National
Association of Window Glass Workers
of America, which is being held here,
that the manufacturers have granted a
80 per cent increase in wages, effective
October Is.
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EXPANSION SHOWN
IN GENERAL TRADE
Crop and Industrial Advices
Are Favorable
FALL BUYERS ACTIVE
FALL
In Some Parts of the United States
Trade Is Irregular But on the
Whole the Outlook Seems
Very Good

New York, August 26.-Bradstreets to-
morrow will say:
House trade continues to expand at
leading markets, food crop adyices are
more favorable, iron and steel trade re-
ports display a better undertone. the
movement of wheat is heavy buyers ex-
cursions are general and collections show
little improvement. However, the gem
eral situation remains rather Irregular In
that current trade reports the country
over are not uniformly favorable. Thus
those from the west and southwest tell
of activity in fall buying; returns from
the south indicate only slight improve
ment, while those from the northwest are
characterized as satisfactory and eastern
advices suggest that conservatism Is still
prevalent. A number Of improvements in
the iron and steel trades are still largely
sentimental, but the fact that inquiries
are more numerous Is taken as an augury
of better things in the fall.
Aside from the fear that cold weather
toward the close of the week would injure
corn the general crop report this week
was of continued Improvement except for
cotton in Texas.
/ Business failures in the United States
for the week ending August 25 were 235.
against 222 last week, 201 in the like
week of 1909, 236 in 1908, 1877 in 1907 and
1888 In 1906.
Business failures In Canada for the
week ending with Thursday last number
IS, which compares with 26 last week and
80 in the corresponding week In 1909.
Wheat, including -four, exports from the
United States and Canada for, the week
ending August 25 aggregate 1,293,9l4 BUSH
els, against 1854 bushels last week
and 1884, 543 bushels this week last year.
For the eight weeks ending August %
exports are 1884, 1856 bushels. against A.
09s. POS bushels in the corresponding period
last year Corn exports for the week
are 139 1863 bushels. against 1851 bushels
last week and SS,6O3 bushels in 1869.
For the eight weeks ending August rs
corn exports are 2,o96,o02 bushels. against
S4 1872 bushels last year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
Randolph Macon Students

A large number of young ladies' will
leave Birmingham on the "Birming-
ham Special" via Southern railway, Sep
TENDER ~. to attend Randolph Macon
college. There will be several from
other points in the state to Join the
BtrmipKham uart go - .:- &.
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rapidly. The neigh
bors said it was a
letter. She got some
medicine from a doc
tor, but it did not do
any good. In about
a week the letter be-
gan to break out on
her arm too. She
used five or six differ
ent kinds of liniments
and three different
kinds Of salves. Not
one If thpso did hor n
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particle Of good. Her hand and arm
would burn and itch SO much that she
could hardly sleep at night. Her hand
was that way for about eleven months.
Finally friend of ours recommended
Cuticura Soap and Ointment to US.
She bought some Immediately ard
began to use it. She washed her hand
and arm with Cuticura Soap and
warm water. Then she applied the
Cuticura Ointment and bandaged her
hand up. The next morning we all
noticed great improvement. Before
she had used half Of box Of Ointment
and very little Soap her hand was
completely cured. Now her hand is as
we'll as ever. think Cuticura Soap and
Ointment is the greatest skin remedy
ever discovered. c. e. Canady, San
Leandro, CAL, Mar. 7, 1910"
Cuticura Remedies AFFORD the most economical
Treatment for affections OF the skin and scalp Of
infants children and adults. cake Of Cuticura
Soap (25c) and a box of Cuticura Ointment (50c)
ere often SUFFICIENT Sold throughout the world
Potter Drug Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
t43-Mailed free. latest 32-page book. Authority
IN the Treatment OF Skin and Scalp Affections.
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HER HAND AND ARM
BURNED AND |TCHED
Could Hardly Sleep at Night for
About II Months. Used Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and
was Completely Cured.

"My mother had a red spot on her
right hand which began to grow worse
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
Y. M. G. A. SHOWS GREAT
GAIN IN STRENGTH

New York. August 26.-The year book
of the North American Young Mems
Christian association. now being issued.
shows the membership of the association
to have well passed the 10000 mark.
There are 2017 associations, an increase
of 103 during the year. or these, s6S
alone report 1861 members. more than
10000 Of whom are boys In their teens
and $1,000 are In Industrial occupations
The associations have made a net gain
of s5.049,250 in property, making the total
of $67 ,S65, 900. They have also IS, 5s4 6Og
pledged to erect new or larger build
ings.
Deaths From Cholera
Bari, Italy, August 26.-Fourteen
deaths from cholera and 26 new cases
OF the disease during the past "a hours
we're reported today.
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Deaths From Cholera
pRING YOUR DOLLARS
- HERE AND SAVE THEM

Tonight the Bank is open for your &C
|commodation We have constantly in
|creasing clientele of wage earners who
are saving a few dollars week, and let
ting us help them by paying four per cent
on these savings compounded semi-an-
|nually.
Join this throng of wise men and women.
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Wither-

majority or go IN Ieake Tor W1ther-
spoon increases his total to 6671.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05

some cards to write here. Can't
you wait? Well, I'll be up in
moment. Goodby."
Davidson stole glance over his
shoulder. Maud Leming, of course
His little old chum in school days.
How could he have so forgotten her?
He drew the battered lucky-piece
from his pocket and, stepping across
the little room, laid it before her.
She glanced at him, and then drew
back, incredulous, while the color
slowly ebbed from her face, leaving
it startling in its pallor.
MAUD, I've come back, "he said,
land I've little story to tell you.
Will you walk up the street with me
while l am telling it?"-Boston
Post.
Smyrna times., 1910-10-05
c p. BOgardus Agalu Hits the Bulls Eye

This world famous rifle shot who
holds the championship record of 100
pigeons in 100 consecutive shots is
living at Lincoln, Ill. Recently
interviewed, he says: 81 suffered
a long time with kidney and bladder
trouble and used several we'll known
kidney medicines, all of which gave
me no relief until | started taking
Foley Kidney Pills. Before ! used
Foley Kidney Pills l had severe
backaches and pains in my kidneys
with suppression and a cloudy void
ing. On arising in the morning
would get dull headaches. Now |
have taken three bottles of Foley
Kidney Pills and feel 100 per cent
better. / am never bothered with
my kidneys or bladder and again
feel like my own self" Sold by
Benton N. Weldon, Smyrna; W. R.
Keys & Co., Clayton.