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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
FINE SHOWING IS
 MADE BY CONNECTS
EXAMINER BROOKE REPORTS TO GOVERNOR ON EXAMINATION OF BooKs-NET EARNINGS FOR FOUR YEARS $1,706,695.S7

Montgomery. December 21-(Special.) Alabama is to be congratulated upon the excellent showing of the state con- vict department during the four years ending September 30. 1910, according 70 II. Y. Brookefi assistant examiner of public accounts, who has just re- ported to Gov. B. B. Conner his exam ination of the books of the department for the term between July 1, 1909, and September 30, 1910. Examiner Brooke's report finds the accounts of the de- partment. which is presided over by J. Craig Smith, in excellent shape and thoroughly up-to-date.
 The examiner confirms the recent report of MT. Smith in which the net earnings of the department for the four years just ended are shown to be S1,706, ,695.S7, exceeding the report of the four years preceding by $58S,- 364.7S.
 The report in full follows:
 Hon. B. B. Conner. Governor of Ala bana:
 "Sir-In obedience to instructions re- ceived from the governors office have examined the books. accounts and vouchers of the board of convict in- spectors c. Craig Smith, president; Ir. William Arthur Burns, physician, and Hugh McCalla Wilson, inspector) from July 1, 1909, to September 30. 1910, inclusive and report as follows; The receptis from all sources were s1,328.669.7s and the disbursements | $830,52s.19, leaving net cash surplus | of s49S, S,14057.
 "The report of this board made to l you as of date of August 31. 1910. did not contain s273,425.55 worth of prop orty that properly belonged in the schedule on page 20 of same. The
 items omitted were: The value of the farms at Speigner, Wetumpka and No 1. the value of the Speigner dam, value I of the cotton mill, cotton on. hand and capitol office fixtures.' These items in crease the value of the property owned by the state from S348.641.77 to $622,- | G6732. The estimated values placed or
 the omitted items being conservative "The former recommendation as .c the keeping of property book by this department has been put into op- eration.
 "The state Is to be congratulated or
 the excellent showing this departmen, has made in the past four years. "The net earnings of this department l for the four years ending August 31 190e. were s1,11S,33109 The net earn. ings for the four years ending August
 s1. 1910. were $1.7O6,ss5.S7. The latte, exceeding the former by the sum oi s5Se,36478
 There was an average of 1900 con
 victs for the four years ending Angus.
 S1, 1906, and the net earning capacity
 of each convict was s147.15 per annum
 For the four years ending August 31
 1910, there was an average of 32ss
 convicts and the net earning capacity
 of each convict was s1s697 per an.
 mum. Respectfully submitted, | I'll. Y. BROOKE,
 Assistant Examiner of Public Ac. l counts.
 1 Subscribed and sworn to before mo this the 21st day of December. 1910 MARY r. WILLIAMS. l Notary Public"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
Pfefr-Tatun
United Charities

Tne United Charities of Ensley have elected officers as follows: Mrs "
 Ward, president; Mrs. D, A. EchoIs. f,rst Vice president; Rev A. K. Wright, second vics president; Mrs. J. A. Dupuy, secre- tary; Mrs A. c. Kelley, treasurer They have made arrangements to assist several families with Christmas food and raiment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22

Cotton Chally and Crepe
 Kimonas with flowing sleeves. Empire style; $3.50 value for .$2.69
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COUNCIL HAS BUSY TIME AT
 MEETING HELD LAST NIGHT
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 nue, from curb line to curb line, not 10 exceed 15 feet on each side of the centar of the street: except that part of Second avenue. South, between Hood street and Sixty fourth street, which shall be paved by grantee with Bitulithic paving from curb to curb, as now located, under the supervision of the city engineer: said grading, cherting and paving to be done under the present city specifications. and within three months after the laying of grantees tracks"
 Fly Stern: That the words .ninetv- nine be stricken from the paragraph of said ordinance immediately preceding tho section numbered 1. Streets and the word thirty substituted therefor"
 By stern: But provided, said grantee it's successors and assigns, shall not con- so,idate with or hold or acquire a con- trolling interest in the stock or bonds of any other competing line or company. nor shall controlling interest in the stock or bonds of said grantee, It's successors and assigns, be held or acquired by any com peting line or company"
 Gregg Defends Franchise
 In defense of the franchise Alderman Gregg declared that 1t had been long and carefully considered, and while we know 1t is not perfect. we believe that 1t will get the road. It has been prepared with the aid of our mayor and we have every reason to believe that it substantially meets his facor."
 Alderman Gibson made talk, telling of the advantages to his section. and while he admitted that East Lake and Woodlawn lose many street improve ments by the changes from the old fran chise, he did not think the council could afford to throw down such a valuable business proposition. Alderman John Will Hams explained that the committee had concluded that the city as a whole and not the few people who border on the line should receive benefit from the granting of the franchise and for that reason had thought best to require that s30,0tN be paid into the treasury rather than that street improvements be de- manCed.
 The franchise was then adopted.
 After adopting the committee reports and accepting the resignation of John R. Copeland, President Harry Jones an- nounced: "Gentlemen, this is the last meeting in the year. I wish to say that 1t has been most pleasant one to me, and I wish you most happy New Year and Merry Christmas" Council then adjourned.
 The committee reports adopted includ- ed the following:
 Finance Committee
 Present: Aldermen Mcdowell, Gibson, Gregg, Hawley, Hobson, Klotz, Metcalfc, Morgan co. B.), Morgan (W. B.l. Ab- sent: Aldermen Copeland q. R.), Hogan, Rogers.
 Alderman McDowelI, chairman of the finance committee, submitted the follow ing report: s.sss<
 The finance committee recommends that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
suits Filed Yestsrdny

Alleging that his foot was crushed when he'was manipulating a drill at Ishkooda mines, Lon Drew yesterday filed suit for s5oO0 damages in the city court against the Tennessee company.
 Robert Smith filed suit in the city court for $5000 damages against the Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
Local Items


 The first Methodist Sunday school will hold it's annual Christmas tree at the high school auditorium on Fri day evening. A pleasing programme has been prepared which includes a log cabin for the children.
 The local lodge of Elks will give their annual Christmas tree at the EllSs home Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. The committee has purchased the nec- essary toys, candies and other things for the tree and has also prepared a suitable programme. All the children interested are invited to be present.
 Myrtle Linton lodge No. 1S0, Knights of Pythias. will meet Thursday at their castle hall in regular session.
 Dr. Hazlewood has called a meeting of the dairymen who do business in Bessemer for Thursday afternoon at the city hall. The purpose of the meet . ing will be to discuss the up -to-d date methods of conducting a dairy, Dr. Hazelwood having some practical sug- gestions to offer along these lines. Ev- !. cry one interested in the dairy bus.- ness Is invited to be present. j Charles Long is home from the Uni ] versity of Alabama to spend the hol- 5 idays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. . w. J. Long,
 Mrs. Robert Gray has returned to her home at Greedy after visit to ! Mrs. T. F. Robinson on Berkley ave- i. rue.
 2 Matte of Meridian, Miss, will spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. A. T.. Perry. sfsss
 Miss Margaret Lewis has returned from school in Kentucky to spend the 2 oolidays with her parents. 2 Thomas A. Hines, Jr., has gone to Tennessee to visit friends.
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Oranges. Grapefruit, Malaga Grapes, Shelled Black Walnuts, Malaga Raisins, Mixed Nuts and Plum Puddings.
 CLARKE BROS,
 309-311 N. 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
Shot Ry Negro Woman

Armstead Lawler was shot and instant ly killed yesterday at North Birmingham by Clannie Byrd. Both are negroes. The Byrd woman made her escape and has not been captured yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
Bessen1er News

Bessemer, December 21.-(Special.)-- A marriage of interest to their many friends was that of Miss Nellie Ozley and MT. Ewing Hines, which was sol ennized tonight at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, U. s. A, Rev. H. L. Walker, pastor of the church off, eiating. The ushers were MT. Ed Lowe and MT. Grady Batson. Previous to the ceremony MT. Ralph Naylor sang "Barlett's Dream" To the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. A. c. Kelley sthe couple entered the church. Taking their place before the beautifully decorated altar the officiant pronounced the words that bound them in wedlock. The bride is the charming daughter of Mrs. Ozley of Berkley ave- nue, has many accomplishments and has a host of adniring friends. The groom IS a native of California and has lived in Bessemer several years. He is high ly esteemed by all who know him and has many fine -traits of character.
 Mr. and Mrs. Hines will reside in Bessemer, where the groom is in bus mess. a5ssfs W t1--s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22
Gifts for old soldiers, Hom.

Further contributions for the turkey and oyster dinner for old soldiers at Mountain Creek are acknowledged as fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-22

IT Y. NOrton, box oranges. J. J. Rogers Produce Co.,, box oranges. UouElas Bros. Produce. Co.,, box apples. McI.ester van-Hoose Co.,, 25 lbs. mixed
 nuts.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-27
MONTERREY.

We are inded glad to see the
changed weather. Frost did slight
damage Saturday morning. Those
who were really industrious say
that they saw some Of it before
the sun rose.
The Monterey school dismissed
Thursday and the teachers, and
pupils, one and all, attended the
fair. The two days outing and
mingling with the people was
splendid schooling itself.
Many of the Monterey people are
smiling since the fair. Quite few
OF our good people won premiums
among whom are Messrs. ID. w.
Webb, G. w. Alliston, C. w. AlIis--
ton, Jr., J. C. Williams and Misses
Minnie, Laura Afford, and Myrtle
Boteler, Mary Webb and F. l.. Bote.-
Ter. Prizes were won by other of
our good people but we have no
further data just now. Consider
ing the number and the value OF
the prizes won Montery feels that
she did well.
The prizes mentioned are eXclus-
i've Of several conquests Of hearts
and probably the winners can tell
more of their value.
Some of the boys are wishing that
their names would change to Dear.
Mr.. R. C. TAYLOR, of Brandon, WIS.,
tied his parents in Montery SUNDAY.
Clifton looks fine.
We are sorry to chronicle the
sickness of several Of our people.
Mr.. Tom Boteler is improving slow
ly, indeed, if any at all.
We have often heard the ques-
ton during the past few days, was
the beat fair a success?" If we
may be allowed to answer we will
say that it was a grand success.
Without exception all who attend
ed report nice and an enjoyable
time. The directors met on Sat-
urday, re-organized and are plan
ming to improve upon their past CT
forts for the next season. Some
of our people who took no interest
at all this time are working in ear
nest for the fair next year. They
promise good exhibits in case no
disaster befalls them. Those who.
did we'll this time promise to do
better next year. Let us all pull
together.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-27
PELAHATCHIE FAIR.
Continued from fst page.

l.. FL. Wilson, best boar under Que
year old, any breed.
L. H. Mashburn, best SOW, any
a. or breed.
ed Rhodes, best mule colt und.r
two years old.
VIII Il. I'LL, best horse colt uu-
threc years old.
Charlie Sheely best horse. ccit
unGer one year Old
Sam Stevenson, best mule colt an
der one year Old!
John w. Summer, best trio r.. (.
Reds.
J. R. Longmire, 2nd. pen r. r.
Reds.
Mrs. G. W. Taylor, lst pen Bar
red Rocks.
J. 7. Knight, il, End pen Barred
Rocks.
J. NJ. vickers, U. B. Donald. G.
f. Lindsey, II. H. Whitfield. and i.
M. Till We're lucky five at the DEM
0crat office Trades Day, and the
Democrat will be mailed to them
free one year.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-27
The Beat One Fair was grand

The Beat One Fair was q grand
success, as near complete as 1t
could be. So is Dr.. Flowers as
sortment of pocket knives.
Did you hear Of that cutting
and shooting scrape in Florence?
Well, Mr.. Philpot cut his finger
with a Rogers knife bought OF
DR.. Flowers, and Mr.. Dooly (col-
ored) shot Sylvester (also color
ed last Friday night.
The Baby" judges were SO
nervous after the mothers had
had their say that they could not
shave them .elves. They should
90 to DR.. blowers and get q Gem
Junior Safety, only SLIGO.
Be sure to see DR.. Flowers
knives when in Florence.
That Dad thought himself
awful sharp who tried to capture
ali the Baby Prizes at our fair.
Two is q heap three IS q pile
He will soon want three knives;
They are at DR.. Flowers, and
sharp too.
Go to DR., Flowers, and ask to
Z, 4Lo+ wonderful knife
t has three blades. Don't fail
to see it. ~ !,
: Cod Liver Oil, yes, and 3-lN-l
Machine Oil too, at Or. Flowers !.
Saturday is Vardaman Day at
1.-The Fair. Every day is Or. Flow 9 !,
ers Day at his drug store. Cail
and see his sharp knives. De
careful, don't cut your niger.
One dollar for q Rogers. inanks'
call again. $50
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-27
HEBRON.

Guess everybody thinks that old
Hebron is dead but it is a mistake.
School is fine with Miss Ada Clark
as teacher.
Sam Irby has accepted a posi-
ton with the Tucker Printing Co,
at Jackson, Miss. We wish him
great success.
Mrs. Bessie Donnell is visiting her
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hughes. We are glad to welcome
her back.
This county was saddened last
Saturday morning by the death OF
Mr.. Lee Robinson, a well known
friend to all. None can tell how
much we miss our dear friend. But
God knows best and His will had TO.
be done. But to the family we say
these words: Weep not dear ones
for he isn't dead; he is only sleep
inc. We shall again see him in the.
sweet bye and bye if we only pre-
4
pare our hearts as he mas DONE.
There was an angel band in heay-
en- that wasn't complete so COD
called your dear one to fill the va
cant place.
Get ready for the Fair at Jack
son. Quite a crowd will attend
the Fair on Saturday.
The whooping cough has Just
about disappeared nthis commull-
ity and the health is very good
Mrs. Lela Childress and Miss Su-
die Robinson were called aome on
last Saturday on account Oh the
death Of their father, Mr.. Lee ROD
inson.
We are expecting Mrs. Sarah IT.
nv of Weathersby. next Saturday
| to spend the winter with her dau-
i ghter and son, Mrs. \. ". Wynn
| and Mr.. G. C. Trby.
/ Lude Irby made afflying trip 70
lNew Prospect on last Sunday
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-27
BURNED THE
Wasps stung Him;TriJ 10 Tai
Revenge and Burned q J Barn.

Wouldn't it make you mad if 4
peskX.. little red wasp popped you
one when you wasn't looking?
Wouldn't you try to get even with
him? Wouldn't you try to ami
hilate him? That was Mr.. French's
idea a few days ago and the ashes
of the barn is the result.
Down at the cross roads below
Cleary the other day, Mr.. French,
who is working for w. C. Johnson
entered the barn on tnep lace OH
a peaceful mission. A family of
wasps who had taken up their res
idence in the barn, took umbrage
at his appearance and forthwith de-
clared war Hostilities began when
one of the fiery-tailed insects an-
piled his business end to Mr..
Frcnch's person. Mr.. French beat
q retreat and decided to route The
enemy with q torch. Entering th"
barn with . torch he proceeded to
burn up the wasp nest. lie sue
-cqeded. but the barn also burn
ed, together with its contents Of
several hundred bushels Of corn.
oats, hay and about two tons Of
cotton seed,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-27
BEAT ONE PLANS EVEN BETTER,
FAIR NEXT YEAR.
Exhibitors Are Encouraged BY Sue
cess Of Last Weeks Affair.

Florence, Miss, Oct 26.-Beat One
Fair has come and gone. It terml-
mated pleasantly and proudly to ev-
cry citizen Of this beat. Not an ac-
cident occurred. Good order, good
behavior prevailed all through both
days. Harmony ruled every minute
Of the time. Everybody, both white
and black, maifested the deepest in
terest in the exhibits and all The
performances. The spirit IS rife for
another, but q better and a larger
fair next fall. We are on the up
grade now. Better domestic and
farming work will rule from now
on. We have all seen what our
lands and pastures can do A great
stimulus for future progress is in
the bosom Of all, and we will not
be excelled by any section. We are
proud of what we have seen, heard
and done.
We must thank Jackson for send
ing us Hon. V. Otis Robertson to
make an unexceIled address to us
all on Friday morning. He dropped
SOME abiding reflections into our
thinking caps and we shall profit
thereby.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-27
NEGRO SHOOTING sCRAPE.

One night last week two coohs.
living about Florence, went togeth-
or with Tie result that one OF there.
Sylvester Green, was shot in the
ARM The negro who did the
shooting, one Dooley, has disap-
neared. Both OF the blacks Were
idle useless Migrants and the on
" regret about the affair is that
both were not killed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-27

November 2 has been designatcsi
as the day when all Of The Cohfed-
crate Veterans will be compliment
ed by free admission to the Far
Grounds. It has been suggested
that all veterans who have thcrl
will wear their crosses Of honor
Those not so fortunate as to pos
sess crosses are requested to bring
eamn receipts or other evidences
of membership that the gate kee..1-
ers may pass theme in without cry
unnecessary delay.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-27
BEAT 1 FAIR
Continued from 1st. pager

sisting, are of class who succeed
at whatever they undertake, and
backed up as they are by the en-
thusiastic people Of the Beat No. !,
success is certain.
With no regular fair ground en-
closure, the agricultural exhibits
the culinary displays, the art and
needle work we're shown in the
graded school building, While the
live stock were exhibited in the
several lots and stables nearby, the
poultry and swine displays being I'M
der the spreading oaks in suitable
compartments.
The agricultural exhibits were al
that could have been desired, the art
and needle work good; the swine
collection attractive; the poultry
embracing the best varieties.
The fair was formally opened with
an Introductory address by Presi-
dent John C. Williams, who called
upon the Rev. ]. S. Purcell to invoke
the Divine blessing, which that mir
lister did in an impressive manner.
President Williams then deliv-
cred the address Of welcome, il
which he told of the efforts Of the
people of Beat One Fair to organize
the fair, how they met last spring
and discussed the question, planned
the enterprise and put it on foot:
that he felt grateful for the en-
enlargement given, and wishes tel
extend hearty welcome to all.
outlining the program of the day
and introducing J. F. Mckay, sec
rotary and manager of the State
Fair as the orator Of the day.
49, Mr.. McKay's Address.
Mr.. Mckay said he had no set |
speech, but had come down on invi- |
tation to be at the christening Of
the Beat One Fair, and was glad to
welcome it in the ranks of similar
organizations, which are growing |
more rapidly today than at any
time in the history of the state. He
briefly told of the object of fairs. |
to excite and stimulate friendly
rivalry, and how they left impress
sions that resulted in good for the
future: that they caused people to
discover a vast amount of informa-
telling of the new discoveries i'll
agricultural products, and their adp-
liability to our soil: that this is an
age Of progression, advancement, de-
velopment, and that county fairs
were doing more to better the farm
ing community than all other agen-
cies combined; that this is the rev.
dictionary age in farming, when ev-
cry tiller of the soil must realize
the necessity of Investigation, of
making at home what he, his fam
lily end !!;;;;s stock consume: that the
boil weeyil, about which there had
been so much talk, was unquestion-
ably blessing in disguise; that we
would not give up the cultivation
of cotton, for this is the cotton
section Of the world, but more ad-
vanced methods of cultivating will
be necessary. He spoke of the tSate
Fair and told how it had started
and what it has done, closing by
complimenting the people of Beat
No. 4, on their suspicious beginning.
r. H. Henry was called on, and
made some brief remarks about
county, state and worlds fairs, re-
ferring to the part Mississippi had
taken in the great Exposition at
st. Louis, when she took 60 medals.
capturing two grand prizes.
President Williams, then invited
the visitors to look over the exhib-
its and pass upon the merits of the
displays.
L Il
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-10-27

Mrs. ID. d. Webb, first prize; Miss
Emma Sullivan, second prize.
Best hand made baby dress Mrs
j. M. Berry, first prize; Mrs. E. l.
Pc. second prize.
Best colored embroidery-Mrs. w
Walker
Best hand made dress Mrs. j. NJ
Berry. first prize; Mrs. E. l.. Boteler
second prize.
Culinary.
Best loaf OF bread from White
Crest nour-Mrs. j. G. Knight, first
prize; Mrs. Dave Lowther, second
prize.
Best pound cake by girl under is
| years old-Miss Kate South.
Best plain cake-Miss Matte
Berry.
Best chocolate cake by girl under
Is years old-Frankie Mahon, first
prize; Marie Berry, second prize.
Best layer cake-Miss Bessie Sin
gletary.
Best silver cake Mrs. Bette Bar
ron.
Best pone corn bread made with
water by girl under 20 years Old
Miss Sadie Barron.
Best pone light bread by girl I'M
der IS years oid-Janie Knight, first
prize; Ellen Boteler, second prize;
Minnie Afford, third prize; Nj
Afford, white ribbon.
Best pone light bread-Mrs. R.
N. Whitfield.
Best potato pudding-Miss Katie
South.
Best pound of butter-Mrs. ~ II
G. Berry, first prize; Mrs. Jessie
STICKY, second prize.
Best chicken salad-Mrs. J. M.
Berry.
Best variety of canned fruits
Miss Matte Berry.
Best variety of canned vegetables
Mrs. w. C. Ellis.
Best sweet pickle-Mrs. Kate But
Ter.
Best cucumber pickle-Mrs. Ed
gar Misterfeldt.
Best variety of caned fruits and
preserves Mrs. w. C. Ellis.
Best glass apple jelly-Miss Bessie
Stuckey.
Best exhibit of canned goods and
preserves, variety considered-Mrs.
w. C. Ellis.
Best varieties of jeIIies-Mrs. ]
w. Taylor.
Best quart tomato catsup-Mrs.
Edgar Misterfeldt.
Best home made candy-Miss
Eula Ellis.
Best apple jelly-Miss Jessie
Stuckey.
Best plumb jelly-Mrs. A. c. Will
lians.
Best blackberry ielly-Mrs. W.
". Williams.
Best Peach preserves Miss Ella
0dom. W. s-
Best pear preseryes-Mrs. Edgar
Misterfeldt.
Best pl~9 preserves-Mrs. A. G.
ssVilliame
Best fig preserves-Mrs. w. w.
Williams.
Best chow chow pickle-Mrs.
Gray Ellis.
Best fve-pound home raised hon
ey-Mrs. Hudson.
Best light bread rolls-Mrs. }. e.
Knight.
Miscellaneous.
The person who trades horses
often during fair-W. p. Norton.
The most graceful rider, IA years
old-La Pearl Dear.
The most graceful girl rider. ~
years old-La Pearl Dear, first prize;
Grace Taylor, second prize.
Most graceful lady horseback rid
Mrs. J. NJ. Berry, first prize;
Mrs. Gray Ellis, second prize.f
Most graceful boy rider-Berry
White; first prize; John Robert
TAYLOR, second prize.
Finest looking baby under three
years-Annie Lowther.
Prettiest baby under two years
J. S. Purcell.
prettiest baby under one year
Scott Taylor's.
prettiest baby under six months
Sam Therrell's.
Best old. painting Mrs. c. j.
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