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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
SHOVEL PLANT IN
 FULL OPERATION
BUSY-BIG LAND DEAL CONSUME MATED-rHE COUNTRY SCHOOLS WILL BE DISMISSED

Gadsden, March IT, = (Special) = After many disappointments and delays, the Southern Shovel company of this city has gotten it's new plant in full operation and Is turning out some 60 to 75 dozen shov- els every day. The product is largely a patented shovel that is self-sharpening for which there is steady demand. The prospects are that the plant will have to enlarge it's capacity in order to meet the demands of the trade, and the industry now gives promise of becoming one of the best in the city.
 Another large farm trade was effected in the county yesterday, when 800 acres of land in Whorton's Bend changed hands for a consideration of $15,O00. The land was the property of George and Ike Whorton, and was sold to Tracy Whor- ton and c. R. Porter of Rome, Ga. The farm lies about six miles from this city, and is regarded as one of the best farms in the county, being mostly in a high state of cultivation.
 Most of the country schools of the county will be dismissed at the end of
 
 tinue them longer. There is a growing sentiment among the people for a law that will allow local taxation for school purposes, and if such a measure were enacted there would doubtless be a num- Der of communities in the county that would promptly avail themselves of it's benefits.
 lela IDpt.. ie. faf fin II firing its sixth kiln of brick since start ing the plant in December Something over half a million brick are burned at a time The demand for the product of the plant is in excess of the supply, and the company, for the first time in q number of years is prospering. The Southern Iron and Steel company has made heavy purchases, not only for the work locally, but also for use at other points, the product made here being of a superior quality
 J. B. Wadsworth and C. s. Ward of the new Etowah County Bank and Savings company, who went to Birmingham to decide upon the material to be used in the construction of the home for the in- stitution. returned last night. It has been determined. to make the front on the order of The Age-HeraldS building, the first story terra cotta and the others flash-gouged mortar joint brick. The building is to be at least four stories high, and may possibly be made six stories The size will be 60x125 feet. The subscriptions to the stock of the new institution are coming in so rapidly that it may yet be decided to make the cap- ltal stock s25o,O0o instead of $2Oo,oOo, here- tofore announced.
 The funeral of the late Maj. J. G. Blount, who died at his home in Murray cross. some 12 miles from this city, was held here at Il o'clock today, interment heinz made at Forest cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Nexrs nf EufauIa

Eufaula, March .-(Special.)-Mrs. N. M Bray. a prominent woman of the city, is confined to her home, where she is suf- fering from a broken arm. The accident befell her yesterday afternoon while walking about the front yard. hoe which had been used by the gardener was lying on the grass and was run upon when Mrs. Bray stumbled and fell heavily to the ground.
 Sam Jones, a young man who resides north of the city, is suffering from a brolxen collarbone. While driving up Ram dolph street yesterday afternoon Jones horse became frightened and dashed away at full speed.
 Jones was unable to control him and the buggy was upturned and demolished. The young man was thrown heavily to the ground and his colarbone was broken.
 Reymond strickland 14-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. N. Strickland of Clio, was taken in custody here yesterday upon the request of his father and sent back home last night. The lad left without giving his parents any knowledge of his where abouts. MT. Strickland thinks that the bov was persuaded to leave home.
 Cards of invitation have been received here announcing the forthcoming wedding of Miss Rose E.verlyne Stern of Colum- bus. Ga, to MT. Joseph $. Waterman of that city The ceremony will be solemn ized at the temple there on the evening of April B. The bride-to-be is a former resident of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
WEIGHTS ON WAY
 ID MONTGOMERY
Preparations Being Made for
 Flying Machine Men
JOHN o. TURNER DIES
Senator Johnston May Be on steeIe's ! TraiI-New Mail Run Between Montgomery and Tuscaloosa
 May Be Installed

Montgomery, March 17.-(Specal.)- )-fly- ing machine men attached to forces of the Wright brothers of Dayton, O., will be on the way to Montgomery tomor- row morning. A telegram to this effect was received today by Fred S. Ball, president of tn Commrcial club. He at once ordered the buildings, already erected, put in shape, and had the ma chine of the aviators, shipped some days ago sent out.
 It is not known whether the aviators themselves will be in the party, which left Dayton tonight, but if not, both the Wrights will be on hand before the end of next week. Wilbur Wright who came here to make the arrangements for the camp, said that both he and his brother would have hand in the experi- ments put on here. It is understood that on the level plains, in a heavy atmos- phere, they will undertake to break some records, as well as teach number of men how to use the machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Florence Girl Elopes

Florence, March 7.-(Special. 1.-The elopement of Miss Temple Goise of this city with MT. w. R. Martin of Knox vile occurred Tuesday evening, though the fact was not made public until today. The man in the case is a pottery drum- mer, and first met Miss Goise month ago. He spent Monday and Tuesday in Florence and Tuesday the pair were seen to board the 4:3O Southern train at Tus- cumbia for Memphis letter written at Memphis was received this morning from the young lady by her mother Mrs. M. H. Goise. stating that they were leaving for Knoxville. It Is supposed that they were married at Memphis. Mir. Martin stated to friends here Tuesday that he was leaving for Oklahoma. The young lady is a very pretty girl of about 20 and MT. Martin is 21
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
GRACE IS STILL IN
 RACE FOR SHERIFF.
Anniston Man Says He Will Be
 Vindicated
GRAND JURY CRITICIZED
Judge Coleman AlIeged--I<itten Freak of Nafure-New
 Town Probable

Anniston, March 11-(Special.)-W. T. Grace candidate for sheriff on an inde- pendent ticket, who was arrested last Tuesday on d charge of selling liquor in violation of the statewide prohibition law, says that he is still in the race, and he believes that he will have no trouble in dismissing the charge against him on the ground of a flaw in the indictment. He says the paper is made out against William Grace. and as there are said to be three men in the city by that name. it is argued that the charge is not specific enough in this respect to come within the full compliance with the law.
 MT. Grace was the first man arrested this week after the adjournment of the city court grand jury. Two more arrests were made for alleged violations of the prohibition law on Wednesday evening and this morning, however, R. J. Berry and Ross Chatham being taken into custody by Sheriff Le Grand. Both men furnished bond in the sum of s2OO for their appearance at the present term of the city court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
EMBROIDERY DISPLAY
Ladies of Centre Have Creditnblc Dis
 play of Work

Centre March 17.-(Special)-Th am nuai display of the Ladies' Embroidery circle was held at the residence of Mrs. H. w. LunlplSin yesterday afternoon with large attendance of members Numer- ous beautiful specimens of ornamental needle work were presented for the in- spection of the members of the circle and their guests, and the display of rich and variegated textures delighted the most fastidious taste. The committee appoint ed to determine the merits of the many excellent pieces of handiwork made the following awards:
 Pink crushed embroidery: First prize. Mrs. H. w. Cardon; second prize, Mrs. c. c. Appleton; third prize. Mrs. w. H. Lumpkn.
 French solid white embroidery: First prize. Miss Lily Dickson second prize, Mrs. c. O. Appleton; third prize, Mrs. w. A. Cobb
 White eyelet embroidery: First prize Miss Nora Tatum; second prize. Miss Stella Hale; third prize, Mrs. Cynthia Tatum.
 Elegant, refreshments were served at the conclusion of the display
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Grand Jury Is Criticized

Claiming that the purity of the ballot is at stake, E. P. Cooper, former mayor pro tenn of this city, gave out an inter- view Thursday in which he strongly criticises the record-breaking Calhoun county grand jury for their alleged fail- ure to carry out the suggestions of Judge Thomas W. Coleman for rigid investi- gation of the charges of fraud in connec- tion with the recent prohibition consttu- tional amendment election.
 MT. Cooper says that he furnished the solicitor with the names of Fred L. Black mon and Ii. B. Rudisill, who challenged 30 or 35 men in the First ward but that MT. Rudisill was not summoned and he understands MT. Blackmon was not, either. A prominent member of the jury, MT. Cooper says. told him that they would not have time to fully investigate this question. as several of the farmers crops. He admits that some of the jurors wanted a rigid investigation, but inti- mates that Solicitor Tunstall connved at the alleged offenses.
 It was stated by an attache of the jury this evening that MT. Cooper himself was before the jury as a witness and that the solicitor charged him to tell all that he knew. B. M. Stradley, a member of the jury, charges in substance that MT. Cooper is talking through his hat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
NO HOOKWORMS IN
 HUNTSVILLE MILLS

Huntsville, March 17.-(Specal.) .)-That the cotton mill villages around Huntsville are populated by the best looking lot of people he has seen in any cotton mill town in Alabama. is the opinion of Dr. H. Perry, hookworm expert, who is here as the representative of the, state board of health. Accompanied by several gen. temen Dr. Perry visited most of the cot ton mills around the city and was en- abled to see operatives at their duties. He had an idea that he would find few victims of the hookworm among the younger operatives and a few suspicious cases were pointed out to him. He suc- ceeded in satisfying himself that there Is not a case of this kind in any of the mills Dr. Perry has found no hookworm victims in this section He Is collecting data on the subject and left Huntsville for Guntersville. Gadsden and other points south of here on a continuation of his tour of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Fear Hydrophobia Poison

The little daughter of Judge A. B, Saw yer has been taken to Montgomery for
 reatment at the PaSteur institute for the prevention of hydrophobia poison as a
 esult of having been bitten by a cat which was adjudged rabid. The little girl rescued the cat from a dog by which she thought the feline was being mis- treated In return for the kindness, the at stuck it's teeth into the child's arm, later attacking Mrs. Sawyer and negro boy It was killed and Its head sent to Montgomery for examination by State Bacteriologist Macon. who said that 1t showed signs of hydrophobia. Preventive measures were used here and it is not ',elieved that the little girl will be af- fected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Funeral of stephen Holland

Decatur, March T.-(Special.)-The re- mains of Stephen Holland, who died al burg, Tenn, Tuesday. reached Decatur this afternoon. The funeral services took place at the city cemetery at 1 o'clock this afternoon, the services being con ducted by the Rev. NJ. w. Gordon. pastor of the First Baptist church. MT. Hol- land was the father of the late George Holland, member of the well-known firm of Holland-Blow Slave Co.,, of De catur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
John 0. Turner Dend

News has reached the state educational department that John O. Turner, former state superintendent of education, died this week at his home in Ashville, St. Clair county. He was elected county in 1908, and there are 8 number of applications in for the place. MT. Turner followed the late Maj. John G. Harris and preceded Dr. John w. at the head of the state department. News of his death created much regret here, where he was well known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
CITIZENS IN HOSPITAL
Three We'll Known Bessemer Men Arc Confined in Birmingham Institutions

Bessemer, March 17.--(Special)-- Bessemer has three of its citizens in Birmingham hospital and the wires are kept busy with inquiries, as they are all popular Rev. F. w. Brandon, pre- siding elder of the Bessemer district. Is in Talley & McAdory's infirmary, do- ing well after an operation for ap- pendicitis. He was operated upon sev- eral days ago and Is well on the road to recovery Rev. I. w. Swallow was operated on last Friday for the same trouble and is also doing nicely. J. E. Rogers was operated on in Birmingham today for an injury received last Sat urday night when he walked off porch and fell four feet to the ground. His shoulder was broken and he was badly bruised. The broken bones were wired together today and 1t is hoped that he will recover rapidly.
 Rev. M. K. Thornton announces that there will be special services at the Baptist church Sunday in connection with the laymens movement in Bir- mingham on that day. The committee has provided two preachers who will i'll the pulpit and talk of the laymen's movement Dr. V. I. Masters of At lanta, Ga, will ofhciate in the morning and Rev. w. B. McDanfel of Birming- ham at night.
 Mrs. s. A. White, deputy state organ iZer for the Woodmen of the World was in Bessemer today and will organ izc a Woodman's circle for the ladies of Bessemer. The circle is for both male and female and Is an auxiliary of the regular lodge Mrs. White has been very successful in organizing cir cles over the state and it Is thought that she will have the same success here. An attempt will also be made to organize circles in Jonesboro and Brighton.
 There will be a Funny Party" at the Clarendon school Saturday after noon at 3:30 o'clock. Prizes will be awarded to the best costume for the boy and girl.
 Miss Kathleen Kearl of North Bir- ymingham is visitine> Miss Leo Coinelly for a few days.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

vacancy This committee now consists of the following members: II. B. Foster of Tuscaloosa. M. P. LeGrapd of Mont gomery and Daniel Pratt of Prattvile.
 Upon a request from the law depart- ment for better library facilities the board asked the dean to make out at once a list of books necessary in order that the con- ditions complained of may be improved.
 Owing to the fact that recent improve- ments have defaced the university grounds to a considerable extent. an ap. propriation of $1000 was made for the purpose of cleaning and beautifying them. An additional appropriation of s400 was made for the purpose of completing the water works system of the university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Johnston After steele

From what can be learned here, the confirmation of N. l.. Steele as postmas- ter at Birmingham is held up by Sen ator Joseph F. Johnston, who does not It Is understood that the senator has not filed any special objections to Steele, but takes it that he was not shown proper courtesy with regard to appoint ment of postmaster of his home city. Steele was here Tuesday to see Senator Bankhead. who was attending the good roads meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
COW AND HOG BOTH
 HAD HYDROPHOBIA

Decatur, March 17-(Special)-A fine COW and a hog belonging to Will Lille of New Decatur went mad today and were both killed by MT. Lile. Some two months ago the COW and hog were both bitten by a mad dog The dog was killed and it is not known whether 1t bit any other live stock or not before it was killed So far as known the dog did not bite any persons The COW and hog were ravlng mad. and it was with considerable difficult ty that they were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Boy Run over By Train

Decatur, March (Speeial.) )-Luther Turney, young white man, whose home is at Gandy's Cove, this county, was run over by a Louisville and Nashville freight train as he was attempting to cross the tracks at FallSville, a small town in the southern part of the county, and one of his legs was cut off and the other badly mashei He also received other injuries about the body which may prove fatal. He was taken to a hos pital in Birmingham by the train crew
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
A Revival of Briarcus

A special from Rome, Ga, sets forth the claim of that city as the home of what is probably the prize freak of the UnitedStates, namely, an alcoholically pre- served kitten which had two hind quar- ters. six legs, two tails and two mouths all perfectly formed. It would seem that kitten which can lay claim to such ap- performances should have been born with its eyes open, bit the special does not go nto details on this point. The kitty was born few days ago and lived only few hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
John F.. F. Cutler Dies

Decatur March 17.-(Special. )-John F. F. Guier died yesterday at his home on East Grant street, New Decatur. after long illness with a complication of dis eases. The funeral took place this morn ing at 10 o'clock. the services being conducted by the Rev. E. B. Norton. pastor of the Central Methodist church of New Decatur and by Winona council No. 8, Junior Order United American Me chancs, of which lodge the deceased had been member for a number of Yeark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Confidence In Anniston

As an evidence of their confidence in the future growth of Anniston. $. IL.
 <ress & CO, have secured entire possess sion of the building which they now oc- ~upy on Noble street for a period of ten years. A. l. Wilson, construction super intendent. was in the city Thursday for the purpose of making the measurements necessary for the renovation of the build- ing. He says that the Anniston house has proved one of the most prosperous in the entire Kress chain. The build ing is owned by R. E. Garner and part of it is occupied by ] German.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
New Town Probable

There promises to be a new town in the Anniston district by the name of Crudup, 1t which place there are now about 1200 persons, 1t is said. resulting from the ex- tensions of the Southern Iron and Steel company's plants and mines. It Is said that the company recently took over the Nixon mines and between 400 and 5G0 men are given employment. They want to incorporate, 1t is said, and such a step may be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Tar Day nt Huntsville

Huntsville, March 7.-(Special.) )-The Children of the Confederacy swarmed the streets of the city today and tagged all the men they could find for at least a dime. A large sum of money was raised for the Virginia Clay-Cloyton scholar ship, which has been established by the Alabama division of the United Daugh- ters of the Confectionery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Fruit Crop Not Injured

Decatur. March 17.-(Special. )-Fruit growers say that the frost and freeze of Monday and Tuesday nights have not injured the peaches and other fruits in this section of the state in the least, but on the other hand they are of the opinion that the freeze will be of advantage to the peach crop as it will delay the bloom ing and may thus prevent, the fruit from being killed later on In the seaapn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Sheriff After NioIators

Half a dozen places of minor impor- tance were raided by Sheriff Horace Hood today in search for liquors held and distributed m violation of the prohibi- tion laws. Tn only one place, that of Sam Strauss, was anything found. and there only a few bottles of beer. Strauss has the place which some weeks ago was wrecked by a runaway road roller, which ran through the house like it was an egg-shell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
6. q. HoImes very nI

Huntsville, March 17.-(Special )--S. c. Holmes, a prominent furniture man of this city, has been taken to Birmingham for surgical operation of a very grave character. MT. Holmes was conveyed from his home in the country northwest of this city in special car. His condi- tion is regarded as critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Frost in North AIabnmn

Huntsville, March T.-(Special.) .)-Fruit growers say that the heavy frost and freeze of yesterday morning did no dam age in this section, not because of the lack of severity but because the season had not sufficiently advanced. Tine tenn perature dropped to % degrees above on private thermometers. There was another heavy frost this morning, but not so much ice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
 Davis Gets n Year

Harry L. Davis, convicted of embez- zilng s437 from the postoffice at Lock- hart gets a year in the Atlanta peniten- tiary. Judge Thomas G. Jones of the federal court in sentencing him said that he was given the lowest penalty, with the hope that after it is over he will brace up and make a man of himself. Davis is about 40 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
O,NeaI Rally at Huntsville

/. Huntsville. March -(Special)-The O'Neal Democratic club has arranged for a big rally in the Elks theatre on Sat- urday night. Emmet ONeal, candidate for governor. has wired his acceptance of an invitation to be present and Jesse 6tallings made an engagement several days ago to come for the same affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Frost XIII. Early yeuct.bIe.

Mobile, March 17-Reports brought here from surrounding counties, the centers of early vegetables, are to the effect that the frosts of last night and the night be1 fore have done untold damage, The bean crop is the worst sufferer. all vines above ground being destroyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Oculist Not n Doctor

R. S. Barrett, a negro, who says he holds a diploma from correspondence oculist school in Iowa, was fined $50 in the criminal court this week, for putting eye water in the eyes of a patient seek ing relief from trouble. This, the court held, is the practice of medicine, which only licensed doctors have any right to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Talk of New Mail Run

J. A. White of Birmingham, chief clerk in the railway mail service, was here Thursday looking into the advisa- biity of mail service between Mont gomery and Tuscaloosa on the accommo- dation. This train now leaves Tusca- loosa at a. m. for Montgomery, leaving here on the way back at 4:05 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Death Is Very Rusy

Within the past two days death has been busy with well-known Montgomery men. the following being called to their last reward: c. B. Parks, former sheriff, in his sixty-third year; c w. Abercrom- bic. aged 6S, old veteran of the civil war; John H. Hancock, aged 7s former leader as a volunteer fireman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-31

Tonight to exemplify the council and
most excellent degrees.
Rev. Albert A, Jones, formerly pas
;or OF the Ettrlck Methodist church.
died ~ the residence of his son, Rev,
t1+-efee- Wesley jones, Iva Norfelk sun
day night. MIR. Jones was siXty-three
years Of age and man OF great
Christian character.
The remains viii reach Petersburg
on the 11:l0 train Tuesday from Nor
folk and the int rment VIII I've held
in Blaudford cemetery.
The iuterment OF Mr. Matthew
Gibbs who died Sunday morning in
Manchester. took place in Matoaca
Monday. Mr. Gibbs was II WelE
known resident Of Chesterfield coun-
~ and had many friends in Matoaca.
Mrs. Atar~ Ann Iludgins. widow Of
], j Huaglr1s. died at her home on
West Washington street Sunday at
ternoon after q prolonged spell Of
failing health. Mrs. Hudgins was a
very old lady, rlghty-tWn years OF
age, and highly esteemed, She is
survived by the following sons; Geo.
w, Thaddeus H., John H, T. Lafay-
cite, Clifton y. and william r. Hud-
gins; Mrs Mary Ida Bedford and
Miss Fannie inez Hudgins-all Of Pc
tersburg.