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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
NEWS OF sCoTTsBoRO
Bank Depositors Being Paid in Full.
 Mrs. Jornigan Dies

seottsboro, December 4.-(Special. 1.-The being paid up in full by the stockholders, and everything is being satisfactorily ar ranged by them. The Tennessee Valley bank succeeds the old bank and is now dcing nice business.
 Mai. I. P. Russell, who was struck and dangerously injured by a passenger train at Stimson, is improving and will be out again soon. The old gentleman attempted to cross in front of a locomotive when he was struck.
 Mrs Jornigan, wife of Prof. J. H. Jor- ligan, died Thursday morning of con sumption. She was 8 devoted Christian and member of the Baptist church. She leaves three small children.
 Mrs. Henderson. daughter of w. C. Precise of Maynard's Cove. near here, died in Chattanooga, and the remains were brought to her old home here for iiterment. She was a good Christian woman and her death is loss to her church and friends.
 The Old Maids convention given at tine High school auditorium, was witnessed by one of the largest audiences this sea- son. The play was presented by the Young Ladies auxiliary under the man. sgement of Mrs. R. S. Skelton. A nice sum was realized.
 Judge of Probate J. J. Williams has purchased magnificent Tennessee river farm at Bridgeport and will move to it just so soon as his time of office ex- plres. f.+
 Andrew Lain and Tom Davenport, two negroes, were arrested here by Sheriff sawell this morning on a charge of steal tpg lint cotton from the Union Gin. They are now in the county jail and will be given a trial before Judge J. J. Williams Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
AVIATORS WILL
 FINISH FLIGHTS

Memphis. December 1.-The six avla- tors participating in the local aerial tour nament spent Sunday tinkering with their machines and repairing the monoplane partly demolished when Roland Garros fell from an S0-foot height, weather con- ditons necessitating the passing of to- days programme until tomorrow. From early morning until late in the after noon showers fell at intervals, accom- panied by a cold wind making attempts to fly too hazardous an undertaking. Tomorrow, atmospheric conditions per hitting. it is planned that John R. Mos- ant. Rene Barrier and possibly others attempt cross-cty flight of 16 miles for a prize of $5000 offered hy the Com mercial Appeal. Garros. who sustained n broken nose and painful bruises in his fall yesterday, announced his intention of resuming his flights tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
COTTON EXPERTS
 BUSY GUESSING

New Orleans, December 4.-The first part of this week the cotton market promises to be even quieter than it was last week. The market will open with the average trader just as much at sea as ever over what to expect in the gov ernment's estimate of the crop on Fri day and it remains to be seen whether any evidence will come to light that will bring conflicting opinion to focus.
 Until Friday the trade will do little else than guess over the governments figures One or two private bureau esti- mates will be made. probably quite early in the week and they may help more or less in the opinion. On Friday at g o'clock in this market will be issued the report on ginning to November 20 by the census bureau. At o'clock, cen- trs, time, the department of agriculture will put out It's guess. This will allow the trade foul hours in which to figure ou. new crop estimates, using the census figures on ginning basis. It Is not at all out of the possibilities for a great reversal of opinion to take place as the last minute because of this, for ttere is quite as much dispute over the amount of cotton ginned up to Novem- Der 30 as there is on the size of the cI op itself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
mr.. Mary Sanders Dies

tCalera. December 4-(Special.) 1.-The fu- neral of Mrs. Mary Malvina Sanders. former wife of James Sanders of Calera, took place at New Salem church late yesterday evening. The Rev. z. A. Dow ling pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, at Montevallo, 0fficiated during the services. On account of the long acauaintance and friendship that ex- isted between the deceased and this noted divine. and promise made by him to her to attend to this funeral onlce when the occasion came, he was present, having left the session of the annual conference now being held in Huntsville
 The popularity of this noble woman was demonstrated in the large gathering that assembled at the cemetery. During her long career which just closed she demon strcted those attributes which adorn and beautify the loftiest types or human character. Endowed by nature With tender heart and loving disposition, she esoecially responded to calls of the sics and distressed and labored for the amelioration of the suffering. She mas left behind husband. James Sanders or calera, and quite lot of relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
PREACHER BADLY
 HURT IN FIGHT

Selma, December 4.-(Special. )-The Rev. w. E, Gibson, pastor of the Meth odist church at Pine Hill. may die as the result of blows which it is alleged he received yesterday afternoon while in a difficulty with pr. c. K. Mcconnell, dentist, and which fractured his skull, according to particulars learned here to- day. The Rev. Gibson publicly accused pr. Mcconnell of having led ais younger brother astray by causing him to drink, it is alleged.
 In reply to these accusations Dr. Me Cornell is said to have stated that Pine Hiil was too small a community for both of them to live in and that one would have to move. Yesterday afternoon the two met in one of the general stores at Pine Hill when the quarrel was renewed. during which Dr. Mcconnell is reported to have struck the Rev. Gibson, kr oclxing him down. In falling the preachers heat struck some obstacle ard his skull was badly fractured. He is stated to be in a critical condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
Cotton Receipts Are Short

With every open boil of cotton gathered from the fields, the farmers in this sec- ton of the state are said to be in a bet ter financial condition than they have been for several years past. With good price for the staple the farmers have also received a good price for their cotton seed which. with a good corn crop also, has materially benefited thep condition.
 The farmers financial condition is apt ly illustrated by the number of bales in the warehouses of the city which are being held for an advanced price On December 1, 1909, there was stock on hand in the warehouses of 76T bales. On December of this year in the various warehouses of the city there was stock of 159O9 bales. Since September l there has been received here 6s,9 9i1 bales of cot ton. while for the same period of last year the receipts were 76,92s bales. Dur ing the business year which closed Au- gust 31, 1910. there were received in Selma something over 10l,0OO bales of cotton. It lis expected that during the present bus mess year about the same number of bales will be received in this city, al- though the crop has been reported short in this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
News of Foley

Foley, December 4.-(Special)-A tent of the Maccabees has been organized hero and will be installed on December b.
 w. F. Meder, owner of the model Bon sec6urs dairy farm north of town, IS erecting a barn for his machinery.
 The Foley Fertilizer company is install- ing large and complete fertilizer mixing plant in its new addition.
 F w. Searles, north of town. has the foundation laid for fine new residence he Is erecting.
 J. E. Soesbe. west of town, has his new residence nearly completed
 The Aston store and hall building Is about complete, as Is also the Willis boarding House building.
 D. w. Brooks has ordered the lumber for his new home to be erected across the street from the Foley cottages.
 According to letter from A. F. Hutch tngs, in charge of the Baldwin county exhibit at the Chicago land show, the exhibit is attracting much attention. The Daphne State Normal will hold Q fair and bay show December 12, the re- ceirts to go to the school fund. Several new buildings are being con- structed at Robertsdale. Over 100 barrels of radishes have been shipped from the winter experimental truck farm being operated on the Har- vey & Co plantation near Robertsdale. The boiler house at the Summerdala tobacco factory has been completed and the building Is now being hsated by a fine steam system
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
COTTON CROP BELOW
 THE NORMAL OUTPUT

Thomaston. December 4.-(Special.) ) The cotton season in Marengo is fast drawing to a close, most of the coun- try gins already having quit. and those in town are now about to finish their work The output, at rough estimate, will not be over 65 per cent of normal in this county, and many farmers, both large and small, are holding for higher prices, firmly believing that the price will advance materially between now and spring.
 Work on the new bank building is progressing rapidly and from indica- tions 1t should be ready for occupancy early in the year. It will fill great need in this portion of the county, which has been practically without banking facilities for about year.
 The pupils of the Marengo County High school will put on a minstrel show between now and the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
THE COURTHOUSE "RING"
BY EDWIN TORGERsoN

the work requires not laggards who expect pay without effort but men whe are honest and above all are conscieu- tlous in their dealings with the public
 There is a certain glamor of attraction about the dingy courthouse auarters which is rightly called the courthouse fever for it holds men in a clutch that cannot be shaken off by a mere effort of the will. Once a man has worked at the courthouse it is said, he finds hini- self almost unfitted for any other kind or endeavor When the old mule of the sorghum mill has been turned loose he still keeps going in a circle" said a re- gently retired county officer, and so # is with the men of the courthouse
 But though this attraction has kept men at ;he courthouse for a lifetime, no one really conversant with conditions will ac- cuse them of staying because they had sinicure It is an undeniabe fact that very few of the eountys faithful work CTS are so fortunate politically as to rise to the coveted positions that are really lucrative. for to do this necessitates not only qualification for the office but the possession of all those qualities that make for success in politics.
 These men have been criticised and re- ferred to as the courthouse ring be- cause, indeed. they have been the only men who showed themselves capable os doing the work right. It is necessarily the man who has had courthouse exper1- ence who is suited for the work, and 1t is only because such men are in demand that the ring" is in existence. | There is no clique at the courthouse whose object is to work the county | and to bar from the enjoyment of the pro- ceeds all outsiders. There is band of loyal and conscientious men who love their work because they have lived with and by 1t; who are devoted to the work of serving tine public in spite of the fact that their motives in that respect are harshly mpugned.
 The lure of the courthouse is not the lure of gold. As with the stage only the favored few of those who enter-only the very few-reap the emouments of high position.
 But the courthouse fever nevertheless continues to have it's victims, and the ring" continues to exist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
SELMA ELKS HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES Farmers Are in Very Good
 Financial Condition DEATH OF JOHN GATES Chamber of Commerce Holds Regular Monthly Meeting Tuesday-POstaI
 Receipts show Large In-
 crease-small Fires
DEATH OF JOHN GATES

Selma, December 4-(Special )-Selma lodge No. 167. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held their annual lodge of sorrow In their home on Alabama street this afternoon. The euogy of the services was delivered by MT Cbambliss Keith and during the render ing of the programme a male quartet gave a number of appropriate selec- ticns.
 The services by the Selma lodge this year were not public, but all visiting Elks in the city were cordially vel comed Since the installation of the Se- ma lodge in 1890, 19 of the members have departed this life and in the services to- day each member was briefly eulogized by the members of the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
TUSCALOOSA FIRM
 QUITS BUSINESS Strudwick Bros. Sell Stock and
 Fixtures NEW POSTAL ASSISTANT Ned Morton Succeeds John Bradford in the Tuscaloosa Postofiice-Tem- perance PIacards Are Bc-
 ing Distributed
NEW POSTAL ASSISTANT

Tuscaloosa, December. 4-(Special )-One of the most important business transae- tions in Tuscaloosa of the season was the stock and fixtures of the Strudwick Grocery company were sold to Messrs. Stacey and Hawkins Williamson. James Strudwick will retire from business on account Of i'll health.
 The firm of Strudwick Bros. has been a substantial one, and 1t is regretted that the company has been dissolved.
 New Assistant Postmaster
 Announcement was made Saturday that R. B. Dugger, the newly appointed post master for Tuscaloosa to succeed Miss Margaret Miller had selected Ned Nor ton as his first assistant Mir Morton was connected with the local office for several years, and thus is thoroughly fs- miiar with the workings of his depart ment. For some time past he has been in Birmingham connected with the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany.
 John Bradford, the retiring assistant poStHldSltI, NltHOIdWS liOiii iiiso po.'AeioAA with a record remarkable for faithful ness to his duties and for ability His kindness and courteous treatment have won for him many friends.
 Temperance Placnrds
 County Superintendent of Education Perry B. Hughes, at the close of the teachefs' institute here Saturday. gave out for distribution among the schools or the county the different sets of temper ance placards which were provided for this purpose by the department Of ednea- tion at Montgomery. There are four different kinds of the wall notices, all hearing some short declaration of the evil effects of the incorporate use of alcoholic drinks.
 It is hoped that by daily impressing the mind of the young with the harm or ih- temperance, as set forth in the placards, much good may be accomplished.
 University Report
 pnrsar | c. Persons of the university IS hard at work getting the detailed report of the university's finances in readiness for the coming legislature. As proVioeu bv the satutes of Alabama statement os inc money spent by the university must he ,resented to the legislature every TOUT years.
 President's Luncheon
 President and Mrs. John W. Aperero'n- bie of the university entertained al iuhch- con Saturday in honor of the members ol the university faculty and their wiVes' The affair was elegant in every oe.ail' rsoao,aIly were the decorations effective, tba cbr,stmas idea being carried out in holly and mistletoe. The menu was clap crate. About 50 guests enjoyed the nos pitality of pr. and Mrs. Abercrompie.
 Memorial Services
 rto memorial service to be given by .ha u,,,a of Tuscaloosa this afternoon at thair home will be one of unusual appro- nriateness. The feature of the afternoon will be the memorial oration by Leon Mccord. The music, prepared especially for the occasion, will be furnished by the Elks' orchestra assisted by double guar let and several soloists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
FATAL SHOOTING
 NEAR HAMILTON

Hamilton, December i-(speeiai )-Bert Robinson shot Andy Vickery six times' killing him instantly, last night at Viek ery's home nine miles mort of here.
 Robinson called vickery out in the road and after a short conversation shot him. There were no eye witnesses 10 the shooting.
 posse has been organized to search for robinson There is great deal Of excitement in the neighborhood of the 1xilliug
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
seImn's Postal Receipts

The business which Is being done by the local postoffice continues to increase each month, and this is taken a good indl- cation of the growth of the business of the city. The receipts for the local office fer the month of November amounted to S4 457 63 For the same month during the year 1909 the receipts of the office was SS. sos 33. or just S949.30 more during the month which has just ended than they were the same month during the pre- yious year This means an increase of nearly 25 per cent in the business of the office over the same month in 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
Ereixht Train Wrecked

Fruitdale. December 4.-(Special.)- Freight train No. 31 on the Mobile and here last night badly wrecking engine No. 232 and four ears. Engineer Ever ett jumped and escaped. The negro fireman. named Evans, had his hand crushed, losing three fingers. Head Brakeman Benson had his arm badly crushed. Passengers on trains Nos. 2, and 3 were delayed 10 hours,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
Two Small Fires

At II 30 yesterday morning the fire department was called to the cottage at the corner of Maxey and North streets. The blaze was quickly extingushed sand before any damage had been done Last night at 10:30 o'clock the department was called to the residence of MT Portis Welch on Second street. The fire was in servants house in the rear and was also extinguished before it had done any great amount of damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05

When all the recently elected county officers have gone into office next January it will be noticed that, with the exception of the sheriff's deputies, the same men are at work who have been employed at the courthouse Tor years This, it will be said by de- feated candidates and others, is due to the existence of the "courth ouse ring
 Just what the ring is, has never been clearly stated. Ii Is to be sup posed that the term is applied to all those who work for the county, either as county officers or as employees of such. These men, according to the the purpose of getting all they can out of the county and barring from such privileges all outsiders.
 There are II county offices which are within the reach of the layman. They are those of sheriff, clerk of the cir cult court clerk of the city court, cor oner. member Board of Revenue, treas urer, auditor, tax collector, tax asses sor, road supervisor and county sa perlntendent or euucatloh. III duuilloh to these there are the judgeships, all of which require lawyers, with the pos sible exception of the office of judge of probate. The clerkship of the crim- Inal court, one of the most lucrative positions in the county. is an appoint i've office, the clerk being appointed by the senior criminal judge.
 There are upward of hundred men employed at the courthouse under these II officers, and there are men among them who doubtless expect some day promotion to one of the lucrative public posts, but the charge that they stick to the courthouse because they enjoy sinecure is without semblance of fact. The minor clerks and dep uties in the county offices are neces- sarily men of merit. If they were not their stay would be a short one, for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
Will Hold Monthly Meeting

The regular meeting of the Selma cham Der of commerce for the month of De- cember will be held in the rooms on Water street next Tuesday night number of matters of importance will come before the meeting and a large number of the members will attend. The meeting will be presided over by the new officers. who were duly elected at the meeting held last month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
Death of John Gates

Jchn Gates, aged S5, died at the Old Folks Home near Selma last night about il o'clock MT. Gates suffered a stroke of paralysis a few days ago and since then steadily declined until the end came. The interment will be had tomorrow morning. At one time MT. Gates was one of the largest farmers in Dallas coun- ty But in recent years adverse circum- stances forced him to become an inmate of the Old Folks Home. He leaves number of relatives to mourn his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
Mrs. R. K. Ander.on Die.

Sheffield, December 4.--(Special.)- J. w c. Anderson of this city was notf- fled last night of the death of his Mrs. R. K. Anderson, at Columbus, Miss, yesterday. Edward Anderson left at once for Columbus, it passed through Tuscumbia en route at Stevenson, Ala, where the intern,., took place today. Mrs. Anderson for merly resided in Sheffield and has many friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
woodmeu Elect Omcers

Tuscumbia. December 4.-tSpecial)- Onicers for the coming year were last night elected by the Tuscumbia Wood men of the World as follows: George W. Schmidt, c. C.. J. W. Sparks. L. c. H. l.. Hartzog. banker; E. S. Gregory, clerk; J. A. Stout. escort B. F. Sparks. watchman; R. F. Ryland. sentry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
SIMEON Y. LOCKE DIES
 SUDDENLY AT MOBILE

Mobile. December 4-Simeon Y Locke, who was cashier Of the local customs department, and who began the work of the government In break ing up the operations of the Honduras National lottery in this country, died very suddenly here today. Locke was the chief government witness and gave the tip that resulted in breaking up the printing offices of the lottery company in several American cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
TWENTY SECOND STREET
 FIRE CAUSES LOSS

Fire broke out in house at 1O7 1b Twenty-second street, south, early yes terday and did considerable damag ge. It is estimated that the loss will amount to between $500 and 5000 The fire caught in the upstairs and was blazing merrily when the department arrived on the scene. The fire, ssiis soon under control and owing to the house being vacant did but little damage. The house is owned by W. B. Leedy & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
Boy Dies of Burns

Mobile. December 4-Henry Lewis, S-year- r-old son of a blacksmith of Whistler. Ala. a suburb of Mobile, died this morning of burns. While the mother was temporarily absent the chilI poured kerosene over it's clothing and getting close to fire his cloth ing was ignited. The mother made des- perate efforts to extlnguish the flames and was herself seriously burned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
British Mini.ter Transferred

Christiana, December 1.-The British minister to Norway, Sir A. ]. Herbert, has been transferred to Mexico In com menting on the change the newspapers say that he incurred the government $ uispleasure by giving ball when KinS Edward was at thAs2cint of death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05

to be submitted by the coming session of the legislature to a vote by the peo- pie, not later than next fall? l should be glad if you would write to me here or to the state superinten- dent of education at Montgomery, your own views, and the result of your eff forts of cooperation.
 With good wishes, I remain.
 Faithfully yours,
 R. P. ROBSON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-05
JAS. H. FINDER.

The skill and personality of the grinder goes into our fine eye glasses. We are specialists and can give you glasses that are works of art Jas. H.. Finder scientific optician, 306 N. Nine teenth street.