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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
FIGHT
ON BOIL WEEVIL


Auburn, July Especial. Farm
ers of Alabama will be armed with
instruction and information against
the advent of the boil weevil A corps
of lecturers has been secured for the
farmers summer school, which is to
be held in Auburn for a week, from
July 23 to July so. The subject will
be the boil weeyil and the methods
for its conquest.
DIR. w. E. Kinds of Auburn. state
entomologist. and DR.. Tate Butler of
Starkville, Miss, editor OF the South
ern Farm Gazette, will be most prom
inent In the discussion of the pest
VIII ose coming is regarded S newt
able. Rotation of crops, early plant
ing of cotton, and the other expedients
for overcoming the weevil Will be
aired.
other lectures and demonstrations
along chronological lines will be de-
livered, consisting in exhibitions of
spraying for fruit and vegetable pests
The San Jose scale and It's treatment
will be emphasized. Exhaustive ex-
periments in this quarter have been
conducted at Auburn.
DR.. c., A. Cary, director of the sum-
mer school and of the farmers in
stitutes, returned to Auburn today.
after presiding over two institutes at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
GOVERNOR Conner
HURT IN RUNAWAY

Montgomery, July S.-(Special)--ln
what might have been a far more serl-
GUS accident than 1t was, Gov B. b.
Conner was hurt at Abbeville, in Henry
county. today. He was in the second
seat of a double rig when the horses
ran away and dashed into the sidewalk
and tree The impact threw him
against the front seat with great
force. opening an old and dangerous
sore on his left leg, and skinning and
bruising the right. He was able to
walk with great difficulty when he
reached the city tonight, en- route to
birmingham, where he will be treated
The governor and DR.. c. J. Owens of
the Third District Agricultural school,
with County Superintendent Glover OF
Henry. and a driver, were In the rig
when the horses SHE'D at an auto
mobile, the breast strap on one horse
was broken and the tongue dropped
down, frightening the team, which be-
gan to rear and plunge, dashing into
the sidewalk. DE- Owens jumped as
did Mr.. Glover. but the governor and
driver stuck 1t out. When seen to-
night the governor expressed no I'M
easiness, save in the opening of the
old wound. He anticipates that he will
be in shape to get about In weeA
or ten days. The old wound is a
result of a kick from horse In .
runaway some weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
NEWS OF ALBERTvILLE


Albertville, July ESPECIAL 1.-THE rains
for the past week have done much dam
age to the crops in this section. There
has not been a day in over a week that
the farmers could work in their fields.
and If the rain does not cease at once 1t
NAV cause serious damage. The cotton
crop will no doubt be short anyway but
the corn on Sand mountain is looking
fine and with a few days of pretty
weather big crop will be assured. Prep
arations are already being made to handle
the potato crop, which will be placed
on the market In few days, and a good
output is expected. The fruit crop is in
fairly good condition, and as whole
the people of Sand mountain are in a very
prosperous condition.
The state Baptist convention meets here
on July Is for three-days' session and
over 1000, visitors and delegates will be
on hand. Homes are being secured for
the delegates as fast as their names
come in and Albertville can easily take
care of the crowds. The citizens are
assisting the city fathers in cleaning up
the town and everything IL being done
to make a favorable impression upon the
visitors ~.
The Sand mountain branch of the Mar
shall county circuit court will be In ses-
sion here next week for two-weeks
term and an unusually heavy docket Is
set
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
LOSEY LECTURES
At SUMMER SCHOOL

University, July ESPECIAL. )-Prof.
Frederick D. Losey concluded his series
of lectures before the University of Ala
bama Summer school for Teachers with
! lecture on Shakespeare's king Lear
this morning, and recital of the same
play this evening. His Interpretation OF
the great tragedy was the browning feat
ure of one of the most interesting weeks
IN the history of the summer school.
Professor Losey prefaced his morning
lecture with the statement that intellect
ual dissipation too often resulted from
the methods of the present day school
system, which overcrowded courses of
study to the point that any idea of rel
alive Importance was lost All things
in the world are important he admit
ted, but he urged the teachers to concern
themselves with those things Of the great
est Importance. He quoted Browning:
ITO man propose this test, thy body at
its best. how far can that project thy
soul on its lone way?"
Professor Losey said that the popular
complaint against the tragedy was due
to misconception Of it's purpose and eff
voluntarily present themselves before a
scene Of tragedy and sorrow, when they
see SO much of tragedy In real life. Pro-
fessor Losey said that tragedy was not
oppressive but relieving. He interpreted
Aristotle's idea to be that as we look upon
tragedy we are purged of the emotions of
pity and terror. and go to the world
again with a sense of relief.
Every mornings paper" he said.
"shows us the forces of good and evil In
sharp collision. There must be tragedies
in your lives" The operation of these
forces, he said. were rexemplined in Lear
He traced the movement Of the main plot
with the changing characterization of the
old King. RS
His recital of the play in the evening
was the most artistic reading ever heard
in Tuscaloosa. 1t was the f1rst time that
he had given king Lear here. and 1t
proved to be a better vehicle for hi pow
ers than anything else in his repertoire
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
SHOOTING CAUSED BY
DISPUTE OVER KETTLE

Albertville. July ESPECIAL. )--Quite a
serious shooting affair took place about
four miles north of town late yesterday
afternoon, in which j. c. Harwell was
seriously and perhaps fatally wounded by
Tom Num-. A dispute over wash kettle
was the direct cause or the shooting, all
though the two families had not been on
friendly terms in months.
Num- was tenant on Harwell's place
and his wife had been using a wash ket-
tie belonging to Harwells wife, and was
told by the latter not to use 1t any more,
but did so any way. This caused a dis
pute between the two, and the husbands
took up the quarrel, Num- claiming Har-
well tried to kill him, and that he was
compelled to shoot in self defense, strik-
Ing Harwell in the breast just below the
collar bone. Physicians pronounce his
condition critical.
Mum Immediately drove to Guntersvie
and surrendered himself to the sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
News of Talladega

Talladega, July s.-(Special)-
continued rains have filled the earth
with water, and the winds have blown
down much corn. The first bre0K in
the electric light service occurred last
Sunday night just after torrential
downpour. The water began to pour
in around the power plant. and al
though an immense pump was kept
working to its utmost capacity the wa :
ter continued to rise. finally rising
over the immense leather belt and
softening the glue of the belt until 1t
came apart The floor was torn up by
the whirling belt. A wooden railing
and various weighty objects in the
power house were knocked right and
left. Fortunately no one was hurt, and
within 80 minutes the plant was again
furnishing light.
The rural mail carriers In the Tai
ladega office have received notice that
their salaries have been raised 800 per
year. This affects four employees who
are already receiving the maximum
amount paid to carriers Of this class
At the home Of the bride. in Stoning-
ton, last evening Mr.. w. H. Blanchard
and Miss Easterling were married.
They left on the Louisville and Nash
yille train for q short bridal trip east.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
Red Men Hold Celebration

Phenix City, July S.-(Special)-G
Sachem ]. T. Letcher of Montgomery.
the head Of the Alabama Red Men. was
the guest Of the members of Red Jacket
Uchee tribes Wednesday night. and 1t was
a great event with local members of the
order, who were out in force. The new
officers of both tribes were installed with
Impressive public exercises. held at Trim
ity Methodist church. which was taxed to
its capacity Great Sachem fletcher made
a splendid talk, which was greatly en-
joyed. Following the public exercises =
delightful repast was served at the wig
wan Of Red Jacket tribe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

While waging war on General Green"
as he terms the grass, do not pillow too
deep, is the advice of Roland Turner,
agent for the United States demonstra-
ton work in this. district. Mr. Turner
says that farmers will likely injure their
crops as a result of the necessity for
quick work following the recent rains.
Mr. Turner says that many farmers will
pillow deep when they think they are
blowing very light. He says they should
take care that the SCOOTER used with
the sweep blades does not extend more
than half an inch below the blade Of the
sweep, failure to observe which, he says.
is annually costing the farmers of eevry
county in Alabama enough money to
build a comfortable school house in their
district.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

County Tax Collector G. Crawford Phil
lips today made a full settlement of the
county tax with Probate Judge P. H.
Pitts. He made a settlement with Auditor
w. w. Brandon several days ago. Mr..
Phillips books show that there was a
small increase In tax valuation during the
past year
the state in taxable property. being sur
passed only by Jefferson, Mobile and
Montgomery counties. The county tax
during the past year amounted to $685.
933. 6S. The bridge tax amounted to S25-
1888. The general state tax ran up to
s31 ,966.S4 The soldiers tax was $12. 7S6. "a,
and the school tax amounted to $685. 36p .OS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Judge John Pelham of the circuit court
of this division has been confronted with
the responsibility of deciding whether or
not a prisoner is within the jurisdiction
of the city after he has appealed from
the finding of the recorders court and
furnished an appeal bond
The question arises in habeas corpus
proceedings instituted by H. C. Bales, Il
former Admission patrolman, who was con-
victed of selling liquor and fined 500 in
three cases for that alleged offense. He
paid F. NJ. House $10O for making a $500
bond in his behalf. Later he moved to
Sheffield disposed of his property here
and prepared to make that city his home,
1t Is said. Later no returned to the
city and was surrendered to the munich
pal authorities Thursday by Mr.. House.
as a result Of which he appealed to Judge
Pelham, who has decision In the case
under advisement.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
Oldest Inhabitant Of Colbert

Tuscumbia. July ESPECIAL. 1.-The old
est inhabitant of Colbert county. Aunt
Amy Kirk, died yesterday, leaving son
so years old and number of descendants
Aunt Amy claimed to have been Is years
old when the stars fell. which would make
her 102 when she died. She was born in
the adjoining county of Lawrence. She
had gotten her second sight. and until a
few days before her death was in posses
sion Of all her faculties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
Reld Want. New Trial

Robert L. Reid a well-known young
white man of Admission. who was recent
ly found guilty of bigamy. the supreme
court Of Alabama affirming the finding
of the Admission city court, has surren-
dered to Sheriff LeGrand and signified
his willingness to serve the three years
at hard labor. to which he was sentenced
1t is understood, however, that, his at
torneys are investigating the advisability
of making an application for new hear
ing for their client. Reid has an infant
child by his second wife, who has stood
by him with marked devotion throughout
his present trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Huntsville, July 81 special.) -wild dogs
have done a great deal Of damags during
the last few days on Monte Eano and in
the Meridianville district. A-large num-
Der Of goats have been killed on the goat
farms of Monte Sano and thousands Of
young chickens have been killed In the
northern part of the county A war Of
determination has been started in those
sections against the logs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
Don't Worry BInckmon

IT do not anticipate much trouble from
the republican candidate in my district"
said Fred L. Blackmon, democratic NOM
inee for congressman from the Fourth, In
an interview today. 'even If they should
place w. F. Aldrich in tho field, as the
facts seem to indicate they will
Mr. Biacknon is of the opinion that
the democrats may capture Chiffon
county this fall. There is warm
fight on there at present, and 1t is under
stood that it was due to this fact that
L. H. Reynolds declined to make the race
against Mr.. Blackmon. who said further:
81 notice that a Clanton paper charges
the republicans with having two negroes
In their convention intimatlng that he
anticipates no trouble from a candidate
nominated under these conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

The report of City Health OFFICER James
Kenan for the month of June shows there
were more deaths in Selma that month
than births. The report for June is one
of the worst that the register of vital
statistics has compiled in recent months
In June there were Is Deaths of which
were those of white residents and II
negroes. OF the Ii births there were 8
white and s negroes. According to the
ratio of annual percentage the death rate
was IL and the birth percentage was SIS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
Rev. Mcpougall Celled 10 Dsllas

Florence, July S.-(Special)-The Rev.
E. D. McDougall, D. D., for over seven
years pastor of the First Presbyterian
church here. has been called to the pas
torate Of one OF the largest churches In
Dallas. Tex. DR.. McDougall left today
to preach Sunday in Dallas. He has not
yet accepted tho call
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Huntsville. July -(SpeciaL)--The first
cotton bloom found In Madison county
this season was brought to tls city to-
day by George Darwin of Green Grove.
Blooms are usually found in this locality
about the first day OF July and The late
ness this season indicates that the crop
is about eight days later than the aver
age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
News Of Ensley


A movement is on foot to establish a
branch of the Y M C. A. in Ensley. The
Rev. L. A. Reagor, the dean of the Ems
ley clergy, and other prominent citizens
are behind the movement. According to
their statements the establishment of a
Y. M. c. A would mean much to the
general welfare of the city and that In
no section of the greater city Is such an
institution more needed. With the ex-
ception of the public library there is no
place where the young men, many of
whom are from distant states, can profit
ably spend their evenings.
The matter has been agitated before
but nothing tangible has been accom-
plished. Mr.. Reagor and his associates
hopes to enlist the aid and support of
the general governing body of the Y. NJ
c. A. and all others interested in the
institution that has been of such great
good to the young men of the country.
sunday Services
The Rev. J. w. Orr will preach at both
services Sunday at the First Presbyterian
church on Avenue G. Mr.. Orr was for
merly in charge of the cnurcn as pastor
and has a large circle of friends here.
A large congregation is anticipated
At St. Anthonys Catholic church, on
Avenue H and Twenty-frst street, first
mass will be celebrated at a. M; sec
ond mass and sermon at 1870; evening
service at 7:45. The Rev. R. ]. McQuil-
len, pastor.
Services at Grace Presbyterian church,
Avenue l and Eighteenth street, at II
o'clock. The pastor. the Rev. l. A.
Reagor, will preach on Babel Builders.
The subject of the evening sermon Will
be Love, Service and Sacrifice"
General News
A. L. Goff, the well-known contractor,
Is quite i'll at his residence on Avenue II
and Twenty-seventh street.
w. j. Davenport leaves today for Chat
tanooga, where he will spend the week.
end.
The Baraca Baseball club will play
double header with the Avondale Meth
odsts today at the Munger grounds,
Elyton.
C. H. Wood who is the official repre-
sentative of the local lodge of Elks, will
leave Sunday morning on the Elks' spe-
cial for Detroit, Mich, to attend the
meeting of the grand lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
APPLICANTS TO have
BEST OPPORTUNITY
Notice Is Given to the Board
of Examiners
Matters Are In Fine shape Mt the Able
VILE SCHOOL, Barge Line Mt
Montgomery Is Soon to Be
Established

Montgomery. July -(Special)-R1gio as
is the examination of those who seek IL
cense to teach in the schools of the state
every effort is made to give the applicant
fall opportunity to do his or her pest
without interference from otners aoou.'
To this end in each county the suPerih-
tendent is required to furnish tables anu
room SO that an applicant will be forced
to sit close enough to another applicant
to allow sight of papers
In the notice of the board of examiners
is this instruction.: If you desire tnat
your papers shall be given the full value
which they may indicate, it is absolute
ly necessary that you sit far enough away
from any other applicant to prevent copy
ing, or the securing of information from
your papers. 1t is also urged that apph-
cants permit no one to talk to them, ana
that they turn their papers face down as
soon as made up. Unfairness, or the ap-
pearance thereof, may cause the applicant
being sent from the ROOM
The scope Of the questions that appli-
cants must answer is indicated IN the
papers Sent out for the examinations In
each county on July Is, 10 and ~. BE-
sides telling age. sex and address. each
must note the names Of schools they at
tended, If he or she has taken course OF
the teachers reading circle, names Oh
schools where he or she has taught,
what books and papers have been read on
education and teaching, and what assoc
citation Of educators he or she Is a
member Of In this way line is secured
that goes long way In grading the
papers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Scale and at Eufaula. He has under
ia ken further work of preparation for
the summer school for which he an
ticipates an attendance of more than
1000 farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
SAY VI

Get the Big Automobile Truck
for a hay ride from Charles
Transfer Go.
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To Give Recital mt shemeld

Huntsville. July s.-(speciaL)-Miss
Media Humphrey, Huntsvilles talented
singer, accompanied by Miss Jean Hum
phrey, Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Ware, Mr..
John l.. Sims and DIR. ]. D. Humphrey.
left for Sheffield this afternoon to give a
musical recital there tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
Jenerson CORPORATIONS

The following corporations of JEFF
fevson county. with capital of over
100000. have been reported to the
secretary of state:
Alabama Paving company. capital
$4,000: Birmingham Valve and Fit
tings company. 100000; Commonwealth
Investment company, $4,000; Drennen
Motor Car company. $4,000; Sibley-
Minge Brick and Coal company, $4,000;
Foster Blodgett Tie and Timber COM
pany, $4,000; Fowlkes 4 Wyatt Grocery
Co.. $4,000; Home Investment COM
pany. $4,000; Reliance development
company. $4,000; Richards ingalls, Iron
works, $4,000; Walton Iron company
$4,000; Wright Acton Mercantile com
pany. $4,000; standard Contracting
company, $500; Lawrence Publishing
company, $4,000: First Bank Of Corey
$4,000; Incorporators, Henry b. Gray,
John l. Kaul. p. @. Shook, Robert
Jemison, Jr.. and H. E. Dalby.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Miss Miriam Blumenfeld of Opelil<a. who
is visiting Miss Saidee Schwarz, was guest
of honor this morning at most enjoy
able sewing party rendered by Miss Helen
Bloch at her home on Dallas street. After
spending some time in making dainty
handiwork the guests were invited to the
dining room. where delicious three
course buff& luncheon was enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
Miss Mel CoinpIimented

Miss Flora Mel of Gallon. who is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. l.. Nell was
honoree this morning at delightful sew
ing party rendered by her hostess at her
cozy home on Parkman street. The liv-
ing rooms, where the guests were en-
tertained, were prettily adorned with pot
ted plants and bowls Of nasturtiums.
During the morning delicious refresh
ments were served
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

w. N. Hayes of Limestone county.
member of the senate now, will be
candidate for doorkeeper of that
body after the Organization of the
new legislature. He has been twice
in the senate and once In the house.
and is one of the best known men in
the state. Few men have ever come
to Montgomery with more friends or
a wider acquaintance. For many years
the senator was a railroad man, hay.
ing had In charge a train In which
Jefferson Davis rode during the war.
He is a farmer nov.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
Dr. Rush Better

DIR. c. F. Bush, state jail inspector,
is recovering his health slowly. but
it seems now surely. He was oper-
ated on some time ago at Johns Hop
kins and is yet very feeble.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Steel cars are the safest; OPP
Grated only by the Southern
Railway, Birmingham to New
York
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
Hunnfcutt Addresses Farmers

The feature of the second day of the
Calhoun County Farmers union rally at
Coldwater, at which several hundred till
ers of the soil were congregated, was
made notable by an address Bye. F.
Hunnicutt of Atlanta. editor of the South
ern Cultivator, who spoke ON The Farm
er, the Farm and the Home" another
excellent address being delivered by w.
A. Morris. president of the state organiza-
ton of the Farmers union
Mr.. Hunnicutts address was a plea.
for the elevation of farm life and for
the application of business methods to
the agricultural pursuit. The farmers
should be educated he said, modern i'm
provements should be inaugurated and
the farm home should be made the most
attractive place on earth to the end that
all, and women in particular would find
| 1t pleasant place to dwell.
Mr.. Morris spoke upon similar lines,
urging greater attention to education and
to the uplift of farm life. Both speakers
were given rapt attention. Dinner was
served on the ground and a feature of
the meeting was the reaising of a sub
scription to tide a sick brother over a
period of embarrassment following a
recent illness.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

For Rent 26-room house
close in. w. B. Leedy & Go.