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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
NEWS OF MARION
Memorial Day Is Observed-Thc Final
 Senior Recital Given

Marion, April pecial)-Memorial day was observed this afternoon, the public school being closed for the day. The exercises were held at the courthouse and Rev. J. A. Thompson. pastor of the Methodist church, delivered the annual address at the Episcopal cemetery, where the soldiers are buried. The young ladies of the seminary sang song, after which the graves were decorated wlth flowers, at the public cemetery, where the Confederate monument to the uh- returned Confederate soldiers is located The Judson girls furnished the music and the monument was banked with flowers The exercises were under the direction or Mrs J. B. Shivers of the Ladies Memo rial association.
 Miss Merle O'Neal. organist. and Miss Ruth Herlong, pianist, were heard in the last recitals at Judson college last night These recitals have been given by the different young lady graduates of Jud- son weekly for the past two months and form no small part of the college life of Marion. The recitas given by these young ladies were considered among the most brilliant of the season. They were the recipients of many presents and reception by their sorority after the re- cital.
 Miss Lizzie Stevenson died at the fam ily residence here last night. She was about 60 years old, a member of the Meth odist church, and had lived in the county all her life She is survived by her sister, Miss Matte Stevenson; a nephew, J. D. Smith. and Miss Lizzie Smith of Marion.
 Several of the old soldiers have gone to Mobile to the reunion.
 Perry county escaped heavy frost last | xf.1 IA .J farO however, will amount to many thousands of dollars as cotton in many cases will have to be replanted, and cotton seed is $1 a bushel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Tiger Keeper. Convicted

W. S. Whitman, a white man who op- crate retail grocery store at the cor ner of Water and sylvan streets and who was arrested last Friday morn ing for violating the prohibition laws, was tried during the session of police court this morning. The evidence was all against Whitman and at the con- clusion of the case Recorder Vaughan assessed fine of $250 and three months on the street against him. Through his attorney Whitman took an appeal and the case will be tried in a higher court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Memorial Day Wa. Not Observed

The people of Selma did not observe today as Memorial Day. The observ- ance of the day has been postponed until next Wednesday, May 4. The postponement was made on account of the fact that a large number of the veterans of the local camp would be in Mobile attending the reunion. If the day is observed next Wednesday there will be appropriate exercises held in Live Oak cemetery and the graves of the Confederate dead will be dec orated as has been the custom for many years past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Severe Weather on sand Mountain

Albertville, April 6.-(Specal) l)--Albert- vile and Sand Mountain are experiencing today the coldest weather that has ever visited this section at this time of the year. The thermometer registered 29 de- grees above zero last night. Practically all the fruit and vegetable crops were killed. which is a severe blow. J. W. Walker. who owns one of the largest or chards on the mountain, kept fires burn ing at his place last night. and there is some hope that his fruit is saved but all the rest is killed. The Irish potato and cabbage crops were well advanced, and the loss is heavy to the truck growers, as large quantities of both vegetables were shipped to northern markets each year. There was very little if any cotton and corn planted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
News of uartseIIe

Hartselle, April .-(Special)-S ous is the term that might be applied to the county campaign just now. The cam didates wind up the campaign this week. Most of the candidates are going togetlf CT. but some are making their own ap' pointments.
 G. A. Poteet a well-known merchant oi Somerville, nine miles east of here. died suddenly at his home last night. He had not been sick and his death was a great shock to his many friends.
 Snow fell here yesterday morning for about an hour. melting as fast as it fell. Grape vines and early garden truck are killed or damaged.
 Much of the early planting of cotton has
 been killed Cotton seed are soaring out of sight and are very scarce. Seed are bringing from 7oc to s per bushel
 There is a probability that much of the | land where the cotton has been killed will be planted in corn. There is very lit | tel seed in the country, owing to the pre- vailing high prices being paid for seed | last fall.
 The fruit crop is considered safe here so far. It is perhaps damaged some. Stra wberlres are injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
GRANTS FRANCHISE
 FOR NEW GAR LINE
ELECTRIC ROAD TO EXTEND TO TOP OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN. COLD WEATHER DAMAGES THE FRUIT CROP

Gadsden, April 26.-(Special.)--At the meeting of the city council last night franchise was granted to Harry A. Rodg CTS for the building of q carline through the city. The new line is to be an inter- urban road running between Gadsden, Alabama City and Attalla, including the steel plant, and will also run to the Look cut mountain top. where an attractive residence section is to be developed. The grantee is given 30 days for the deposit of a certified check in the sum of S150o as a guarantee of good faith that the road is to be built. One mile of the line must be completed within six months and the whole system completed and running within IS months A party of surveyors is to take the field at once and deter mine the route to be selected in reach ing the mountain. The route for the bai- ance of the line has already been de- cided upon.
 The cold weather has damaged the fruit crop more than was at first suspected in this section. Peaches in highly ex- posed places are practically ruined, all | though the trees in the valleys seem for the most part to have escaped. The straw berry crop will be very much curtailed. and it is likely that other fruit has been more or less damaged. The truck crops, corn and early cotton are all killed.
 A call for bids for the new school build- ing to be erected on College street on the site now occupied by the old frame struc- ture has been made. and it is proposed to let the contract on May Is. The plans are now completed, end soon as the proper bid has been secured and accepted work will be started.
 Because of the election on Monday of the coming week the criminal division of the city court will not begin it's session on next Monday, as was heretofore an- nounced. Court has been postponed for one week, so that all may be at home and take whatever interest in the cleo ton they may feel inclined to.
 Because of the absence of the veterang there will be no Memorial day exercises until their return from Mobile. The date for the exercises has been set for May { and will be conducted under the auspices of the Daughters of the Confederacy. An excellent programme has been outlined for the occasion. The mayor, the police department and members of the city coun- cil the fire department and fraternal orders have been invited to take part in a parade and have consented to do SO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
LEWIS WILL MAKE
 RAGE FOR MAYOR
pEssEMER EVENT NOW HAS FOUR ENTRIES - DELEGATION FROM BEssEMER MAY APPEAR BEFORE RAILROAD COMMISSION

Ressemer. Apdl 26.-(Special9 9-Mayor A Lewis will be candidate for re- a,action He announced his determine lion +o enter the race this afternoon and oil, at once begin an active campaign Mayor Lewis has long been considering such A step and has reached declslon after careful consideration ot the coh- ditions. NIT. Lewis is in receipt or pe- +,,.o, sisned by some 250 citizens, asking hin, in be q candidate, and has been urged by his friends to take the step
 He refused to state what his attitude x,,o,,d he toward the waterworks ques- lion hut if is understood that he Will odvocate substantially the same pohcy that has governed his present adminis- tration. Mir Lewis says that ne VIII make a statement to the voters of besse- noer within a few days and in that WIZ outline his platform clearly
 Tho nresent administration has been an eventfnl one. marked by much wranglins and hv many deaths of the city olllciais' T. r,in he remembered that MT. LeWls
 ,r or,einally the president of the coun- o,, and was elevated to the mayors chalr ,pOD the Geatn Ol MI iNe9.'
 nuric,,. Benton and Ross are tue oiiiS members of the present board that were elected by the people, the remaining al sor,,en having been selected to hll va aa,.o,es caused by resignations.
 The announcement of Mayor Lewis 'ha' ba wi,, run and that of Judge 1achso" that he will not considerably clears the noI,tical atmosphere of Bessemer- AS the oavor's race stands at present there are so,r candidates. These are; MT. Ae"is' rresent mayor; Lacey Edmondson. presi- a.rt of the city council; T. J. batson, forn,er alderman, and w. H. Dennis All os the men have friends who are "orN- inc, quietly in their behalf. It IS under- ctr od that the business men Will attempt to vote solidly for w. H. Dennis.
 Another interesting bit of political sos- si,, that has come to light In the ias' few days is that Rush Randall will op- nose George Ross for president or the oocncil MT. Randall is the chairman or tbe city executive committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
SELMA MEN WANT
 AN .|NvEST|GAT|(N
Seek Congressional Probe of
 Cotton Exchange Methods
JOHNSTON FAvoRs PLAN
Memorial Day Celebration Postponed on Account of Reunion-NIrs. Hat tie A. Butler Passes Away.
 Battery Inspection

Selma April 26.--(Special.)-In a set of resolutions which they adopted in meeting yesterday the members of the Selma cotton exchange urged con- gressional investigation into the mat ter of those members of the New York cotton exchange who bought cotton for future delivery and who failed to fill their contracts when they were due.
 The set of resolutions which were adopted at the meeting were tele- graphed to Senators Bankhesl and Johnston and to Congressman William B. Craig of this district. The resolu- tions were as follows:
 Be it resolved that we condemn as dishonorable the attempt of certain members of the New York cotton ex- change who have made contracts for delivery of cotton with cotton buy CTS to use the powers of the federal government to avoid the obligation of those contracts and we also condemn as unjustifiable the Attorney Generals interference between the parties.
 Be It further resolved that copy of these resolutions be sent to our senators and to Hon. William B. Craig with the request that they use their Influence to have a congressional in- vestgation of the matter"
 Senator Joseph F. Johnston last night sent his reply. to the resolutions which had been telegraphed to him earlier during the day. and which re- ply was addressed to MT. Ernest La- mar. president of the Selma cotton ex- change, and was as follows:
 Every democrat is with you We shall support resolution to inquire into the sellers of these contracts and whethe CT they had cotton to deliver"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
R M Uendersop Dead

The death of R. M. Henderson to- day removes a man long prominent i'll
 the business life of the city. He was a half broth CT and partner in the
 grocery business with the late w. F yandiver, and owned stock in a num- Der of Alabama banking houses. Be-
 sides local relatives he was brother
 of Mrs. T. R. McCarty of Birming- ham. Recently he acquired valuab ble holding in Birmingham real estate, He had been i'll with a fatal malady over year and though he sought the best of advice death marked him long ago for its own. The funeral will take place Wednesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
COTTON CROP BADLY
 INJURED BY SNAP
Replanting Will Be Necessary
 Say Farmers
SEED WILL BE SCARCE
Friends of Reese Pleased By His Ap- pointmcnt-Graves VIII Conduct Army SchooI-R. M. Hendcr-
 son Passes Away

Montgomery, April .-(Special) )-That the Alabama cotton crop, or such part of 1t as is out of tho ground, is badly in jured as result of the heavy frosts of Monday night, all agree, but there is a great deal of diversity of opinion as to the extent of the hurt. It will require two or three days to determine how much of the cotton plant will be able to with stand the shock and raise it's head again. | Fears are entertained, however. that for the most part the crop in this section will have to be replanted and prepara- | tion for that is being made.
 | The office of the commissioner of agri- culture reports that the inquiry for seed already indicates widespread belief that there will be much replanting It is said there that seed may be had in sufficient quantity to replant, though they may not be as good seed as those in the ground. Warm weather from today on will also be a good thing for the crop, helping it to recover from the death dealing influence of the heavy frost of yesterday, Young cotton is in most cases dead, or practl- cally so, but it is hoped that two and three weeks old may not be killed. | W. R. Waller, large planter, says. Young cotton is dead. The plant that has been up two or three weeks Is yet alive, but hurt badly. I am getting ready to replant at once. Corn has in a large measure been killed.'
 | John c. Cartor, early cotton expert Cotton is hurt badly, but can't tell. yet how much for three or four days The wind. snow and frost has been awful | on us.''
 | JI,tl1 I tus writes Cotton looks a little vel low. but think there will be plenty for a stand. Corn looks bad, but am satis- | fled it will be all right
 | An unconfrmed report from Elmore | county says most of the cotton in that section was killed by the Frost of Mon- day night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
sna,x in Enxette

Lafayette, April 6.-(special.)--Yester- day was one of the worst days of this past winter. When daylight came there was a big frost on the ground. At 6:3O the snow began to fall and continued until about 12 o'clock. The flakes were large and numerous The thermometer has how cred around S5 degrees. The farmers are not yet sure as to the extent of the in Jury to the crops, but they are hoping that everything has not been killed. A cold rain fell for about four hours last night This afternoon the sun has tried several times to shine, but the clouds are still thick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Reese Appointment

The confirmation of W. s. Reese. Jr., to be district attorney of the United States for the Middle district of Ala bama, is gratifying to many friends of the successful candidate, who has had to make such hard fight for the place. MT. Reese succeeds E. J. Par sons who came here from Tailadeea county four years ago to succeed Mr. Reese. The new appointee is son of the late w. s. Reese, prominent in his day, and twice mayor of the citV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Battery Wa, Iu,nectcd

Battery B of the Alabama. Coast Ar tillery was inspected at their armory corner of Broad and Alabama street. tonight. The battery was highly com plimented by the inspecting officer and Maj. $. E. Washburn after the inspec- tion. After the inspection the visiting officers were rendered banquet at 6 local restaurant by the members of the battery and the evening proved most enjoyable one to all who attended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Planning Army school

Plans are going on for the army school. which will be conducted by Gen. Bibb Graves of the Alabama National Guard the first week in July. The school will take in the 150 officers of the forces that will go to Chica- mauga to camp with the regulars the last week in July. General Graves Is iii communication with the officers of the army department with view of having men sent here for the school, hoping to have instruction on the Vari- ous duties that will come up with the regulars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Deafh of Mrs. RutIer

Mrs. Hattie A. Butler, widow of the late John Butler, died at her home on Water street, late Monday afternoon after an illness of several years. Some years ago Mrs. Butler was stricke en blind and since then her health has been failing. For the past few weeks she has been growing worse rapidly until death resulted Monday afternoon The interment was had in Live Oak cemetery this morning. She leaves {, son and daughter besides other rela- tives to mourn her loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Asymen Expect Big Meeting

Huntsville. April 26.-Chairman Frost of the committee of arrangements for the laymens missionary convention to be held here April g and 30 and May 1, expects at least 150 delegates from other points here during the entire time of the convention, and arrangements are being made for the entertainment of that num- ber The committee is preparing pro- gramme which will contain the names of many of the best known workers in the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
MEMORIAL EXERCISES
 AT AUBURN INSTITUTE

Auburn, April Especial )-Me- morial day was observed by the student body of the Polytechnic institute and citizens of Auburn with impressive eX- ercises at Langdon hall this afternoon. The immense auditorium was crowded to it's utmost capacity and the occa- sion was one of marked success in every detail. The institution enjoys the unique distinction of observing official ly Confederate Memorial day, cus- tom since the inauguration of the cere- mony. The address by the Rev. pr. Ogden was a splendid survey of the life of Robert E. Lee. He was greet ed with enthusiastic applause.
 The following was the programme:
 pr. c. c. Thach, master of cere- monies.
 Col. E. S Patrick, marshal of the day.
 Prayer, Rev. J. James of Auburn.
 Music by A. P. l. band
 Recitation, "The Conquered Banner" Mrs. Luther Duncan.
 Sing by public school.
 Recitation, "The Execution of Sam Davis" Miss Frances Duggar.
 Quartet, Messrs. Davis, Perdue, Poy- ner and Moon
 Address by Rev. D. H. Ogden pastor of the Central Presbyterian church Of Atlanta.
 Song school children.
 March to cemetery.
 Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
a,xxer Depot for H.rt.elie

Hartselle, April 26.-tSpeciaL)-An agree ment has been reached between the town officials and the railroad officials where by the freight department will be enlarged sufficiently to take care of the fast grow ing freight business. It is also under stood that at an early date new pas senger depot will be built on the east sidt of the tracks. and also that a passenger shed will be constructed on the east side parallel with the trac's-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Revival Meeting Close.

Huntsville, April 26.--(Special.) )-The re- vival meetings that have been in prog ress in the Methodist church at Merri- mack, conducted by Rev. John A. May conference evangelist have ended after running a week. There were 75 conver- sions. four young men joined for the ministry, and one young woman enlist ed for missionary work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
EayetteyiIIe Team Wins

Huntsville, April 26.-(Special)-T Williams Training school team of this city met defeat yesterday afternoon at the hands of the Morgan team of Fayetteville by a score of to ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

WANTED-Paper hangers. Apply 509 18th street, Ensley. Bell 249. Steady work for sober men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

Prof. M. T. Fullan delivered a lee ture on The History of the Loco motive" before over 300 members of the engineering society. It was il- frustrated with stereopticon views show ing the development from the time Of Stephenson to the present oil burner type.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Spring neglisee.-si.5o to se.oo.

All of equal importance to the American Hosiery Com pany.
 Quality-shaping making. Their Lisles, for instance, are not cut on straight lines, but are cleverly designed to follow the shape of the body. Medium wcisht-s1.Oo a garment. Please don't think you need travel to get your travelling things.
 We're equipped with every thing from Thermos bottles to Mark Cross travelling outfits. Do you horseback?
 Riding brooches are ready for you.
 Boyden's Puttees--$3.5O and $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

Ever wonder how the pat terms of Manhattan plaited shirts come out so even?
 They are designed and plan ned with mathematical pre- cision with just that thought in mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

All our motor coats are very roomy, to give comfort in the car-$12.5O to S15.OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Lest you shiver in you motor

today
 Slip on a medium weight "slipon''-a motoring coat cravenetted lest you run into a shower.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-07-07
LaFoetes Magazine Times both year. for Sl9O

Boat Race 1st Elmer Olson
End Hiram Hanson.
Swim ming Race-1st Harry
Boushie. End A. Karpay.
The ball game was one sided
affair. The Ashland Brewers
contested for honors with the
Washburn team. The final score
being 16 to 2 in favor Of the local
team. The score fairly repre-
sents the relative strength Of
the teams. The boys from Ash
land never had look in. The
Washburn team composed of
home men with the exception of
catcher, played exceptionally
good ball. There is no reason
why local fans should not sup.
port the team in every way pos
sible, and we understand that
steps have been taken to perfect
a permanent organization. The
ball team and the band should
be literally supported.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-07-07
RUN OVER BY AUTO
Carl Wedin ThrOwed Under a
Machine but Luckily
Escapes Injury.

Carl Wedin, nine year old
boy, was run over by an auto
mobile from Ashland on Monday
evening, and for a short time
it was thought that the boy was
seriously injured, but other than
being badly frightened he escap-
ed without a scratch. The auto
was coming down the street
when some careless person
started shooting with roman
candle right at the machine.
This drew the attention OF the
driver and in the darkness the
boy was not seen until he was
hit by the machine. The little
fellow was also running out Of
the way of the fireworks and did
not see the machine. The boy
was picked up after being dragg-
ed a short distance and was
taken into the Office of DR.. Spears
where an examination was made
but it was found that be had not
been injured in the least. His
escape is marvellous as the
machine passed right over him.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-07-07
Thomas Blake Loses His
Life in Explosion.
Two Others also Killed in Ex-
plosion at Dupont,
Washington.

Another Washburn boy has
been killed at the Dupont works
near Tacoma. This time it was
Thomas Blake, a well known
young man who has resided in
this city nearly all his life and
whose mother now resides here
The accident was supposed to
have occurred last Thursday even
ing or Friday morning. Mr..
Blake and two other workmen
were blown to atoms. This is
the second Washburn boy to
loose his life at the Tacoma plant
within three months. The other
one being Eugene Whalen. Mrs.
Aspel has the sympathy of the
entire munity in her be-
reavement.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-07-07
Owls MinStrelS

At the Opera House next Tuesday
night the newly organic ID nest Of
Owls will give a minstrel show; the
characters all local talent sxcept the
director, Mr.. Charles Payne, pro-
fessional, who has been directing
local productions throughout the
state for the past year.
The songs will all be up-to-date
The End men who will help to finish
the comedy are Bert Robinson, John
Westerland, Tom Duggan and w. L
Mead. The jokes and funny stories
they will spring on the audience will
be new and original. The opening
chorus by the entire company is full
of action and snap. The perform
ance will close with cake walk by
the entire company. Half Of the
boys will appear as weEcnes. A
Dancing Sextette, song and dance
by six young men, a laughable sketch
will be one of the many novelties
A first class performance is prom
ised.