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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Damage Bx CIoudburst

Hornell. N. r., April PA cloudburst in this section last night has caused a flood in the Canisteo river valley. The valley is filled with water and the loss will be great. North Hornel is on an island with water three feet deep in the streets, In the middle of the night. the fire department wat called out to rescue families. At CanHteo the water is two feet deep. on the 1Hoor of the town hall and several railrS lad bridges were swept away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
WOMEN'S
 AUXILIARY MEETS
Bishop Bratton Aids in Con-
 ducting the Services
coUNCILMEN ARE CHOSEN
Honor of Memorial Dny-A Ne- gro Is Arrested on Charge
 of Swindling

Meridian, April 6.-(Special. 1.-The opening service of the Woman's auxiliary of the. Diocese of Mississippi of the Epis- copal church was held at St. Pauls this afternoon at 4SO o'clock It was a ses- sion given to the junior branch and con- sisted of a short service of singing hymns and offering prayer. An address of en- couragement was most eloquently given by Mrs. F. D. Bratton, president of the Womans auxiliary of the diocese. Bish- op Bratton then asked 30 questions, known as the missionary cateehism. and these were answered by various members of St. Paui's Junior branch. Then fol- lowed reports, 20 in all. of the various branches throughout the state. The bishop offered a splendid address and this was followed by the closing prayers and hymns. Tonight the service consisted of the annual address of Bishop Bratton, after which he administered the laying on of hands and confirmation.
 The election for two vacancies on the board of council today resulted in the election of N. M. Collins, to represent Ward 1. and John T. Lutz, to represent Ward 1. Collins in Ward 1 received a total vote of 404, Watts S69 and Cannedy 909. Ward 4, Lutz 617, Hulette 443 Total vote cast, 1071.
 All business in Meridian was suspended this afternoon in honor of Memorial day Appropriate exercises were held at the courthouse and at each cemetery, the floral designs being taken to the different graveyards by the fire department on trucks. The oration was delivered by Aiken Brooke, a well-known young law yer of the city. His eulogy of the Con- federate dead was eloquent and impress sive.
 Henry Straughter has been arrested for an alleged attempt to swindle the Mo bile and Ohio Railroad company for the killing of a horse and mule. It appears that J. L. Harris of Meridian lost a horse and a MT Strain, of Battlefield, mule. The above named negro and an accom- plice got possession of the two animals in some way, presumably by stealing them. The animals were both killed by Mobile and Ohio train
 Straughter came to Claim Agent Charles M. Wrights office to collect damages for the death of the horse and mule. He aroused suspicion and was arrested and later confessed that he and his accom- plice had contriVed to have the train kill them.
 He said the horse and mule were held on the track till the train came and then he and his partner in crime ran.
 The police believe the animals were tied on the track by the negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Charged With False Preteuses.

Huntsville, April 23.- -(Special)--S. s. Maxwell, a furniture dealer of this city who has been in jail on charges of ob- taining goods by false pretenses, will have a trial on next Tuesday in the law and equity court. Nashville jobbers are prose- cutting the case. claiming that Maxwell bought goods on the representation that he had established a line of credit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
John A. Lusk Of Marshall County Counters ville).
 HTNYn A nm

CANDIDATE For election as Associate Rail- road Commissioner. Author of 21ac Passenger Rate. Anti Pass Law. Prompt Settlement Act. County Visitation by Commis- sioners. Act Requiring Through Bills of Lading. Favors More Accommodat Increased Facilities, Better Schedules and Connections. Better Service Improvement in Keeping with Develop ments of the State. Only served 18 months since death of Hon. J. c, Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Heading or Jury Fixers

Pittsburg, April 26-Extra guards were today put over the door of the room where the so-called graft cases are on It is alleged that today a person ap- preached one of the detectives with a proposition. Inquiry developed the fact that the stranger was the son of one of the former councilmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Ensley Personals

Mrs. Van E. Ohl has returned from Tampa, Fla, where she has spent the past few months in search of health. She is much benefited by her visit.
 NIT. and Mrs. J M Donaldson are in Mobile, attending the reunion.
 o. c. Tice has returned from Waco, Texas, where he has been attending the funeral of, his brother at that point.
 Miss Elizabeth Peterman Is visiting friends in Tuscaloosa.
 pr. T. A. Johnson, who has been spend ing the winter at Tampa, Fla, has re- turned to Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
At the Biiou

Young Buffalo proved to have better attraction this season than ever before, and as a result he seems destined to play to large and enthusiastic audiences at the Bijou all this week. The play is full of thrills and love scenes, daring gun plays and heated fights; melodrama and rich comedy. and beautiful stage scenes. There is a matinee Thursday and Satur- day afternoons, and performance every night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Strike Ends in Failure

Pittsburg, April 26.-The strike of for eign laborers for shorter hours at the Pressed Steel Car company plant in Schoenville ended today by the men re- turning to work. The demands were not granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Trunks Seized By Agents

Seizure today by federal agents of two trunks said to contain jewelry owned by the defunct City Jewelry company. of which Shreve Brothers were the resident officials, added a significant chapter to the Investigation by the government of an alleged jewelry swindle.
 The trunks were found in the establish ment of the Alabama Auction and Sal wage company, of which Horace Crockett was the manager until recently.
 Some time ago Crockett filed a petition in bankruptcy and receiver was ap- pointed
 Upon the order of the United States commissioner the trunks were opened In addition to the jewelry there was found a quantity of mems furnishing goods. Necklaces bearing the mark of the Union Mercantile company of Green vile were found. The company is one that filed petition in bankruptcy. Com missioner Elmore declares the company was dominated by the Shreve brothers. A woman of mystery is admitted to be implicated in the case. Special Agent H. D. Alexander of the department of jus tice, who is conducting the investigation, 1t is asserted has traced her to Mobile.
 The connection of the woman in the case is said to concern her chiefly as go between Montgomery and Green Vile and the latter place and Mo bile Other arrests are said to be prospect. W. H. Armbrecht of Mobile has been designated by the Attorney General to conduct the prosecution of the case.
 It Is declared several arrests will be made in several other parts of Ala bama. According to dispatches re- ceived at the headquarters of the in- vestigators Jesse H. Shreve and Daniel H. Sherve, who were arrested in San Antonio, Tex, last Saturday, the men left that city Tuesday night in charge of deputy sheriffs. They are expected to arrive here Thursday evening.
 Six white men and two negro men are held here in connection with the swindle. The white men are George Shreve and his brothers and a man named Copely and large bonds are re- -quired of each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
THE TEXAS WONDER

Cures all Kidney, Bladder and Rheu matic troubles sold by all druggists, or two months treatment by mail for s1 Dr. E. W. Hall, 2926 Olive street. st. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
FOR STATE SENATE

hereby announce myself a candi- date for the state senate from Jeffer- son county subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 HUGH MORROW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

the speeches. And then the advertis- CTS turned their attention to frogs legs and shrimp, and other good things and the latent strength of the neg lected empire" was for time forgot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
Alleged Conspiracy Said to Be Far Reaching in Its
 Effects
MYSTERIOUS WOMAN
 IS FINALLY LOCATED
Federal Agents at Montgomery Seize Trunks Supposed to Contain Jew
 Are Greatly Interested
 Are greatly Interested

Montgomery, April 26.-CSpecial )-The wholesale iewelry fraud case, charged by the United States government to the shreye boys of this city and other cities and towns of the state and the United States, is likely to develop into a sensa- tion wide as the confines of the country at large. In brief 1t is charged that goods were shipped from the Montgomery store of the City Jewelry company, recently a taken and offered for sale when they ought to have been turned over as part of the stock in bankruptcy.
 Lately there is report that q mysteri- ous woman has been located, the impress sion being that this woman has some of the goods alleged to have been taken, and that she will be arrested and brought back to Montgomery in a few days. It is also said that a number of men of prominence in the state are to be brought into the case, though the belief is that they will have no blame other than that they know enough to make their evidence valuable. George Shreve, the only lawyer in the bunch, is aiding the attorneys in many ways. showing marked skill at times in his suggestions and advice.
 The case has attracted wide attention. The prosecution is conducted by half dozen agents of the department of jus tice and is backed by the unlimited funds of the New York jewellers board Of trade. Bit by bit the evidence was worked up until the story goes that there Is a line of testimony that is very strong against most of the accused The bonds have all been large, none falling below ssnon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
ArfIst Out of Dnnger

New York, April 26.-John LaFarge the artist, who was reported as dying on Sunday night. was pronounced out of danger by his physician today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

lam a candidate for reelection as judge of the Tenth judicial circuit of Alabama, subject to the democratic party.
 A. A. COLEMAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

hereby announce myself candi- date for Judge of the Circuit Court of Jefferson. county, subject to the ac- tion of the democratic primary.
 JOHN c. CARMICHAEL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
FOR THE LEGISLATURE

W. H. Barnard of Pratt City an- nounces himself candidate for the leg lglature. subject to the action of the 6emocratic primary.
 I hereby announce myself candi- Aate for reelection to the lower house oF the legislature, subject to the ac- fion of the democratic primary, May 2, 1a1O. FELIX I. TARRANT.4
 T. D. OGara of Bessefper announces hirn,eif as a candidate for tle legislature, subject to the action of t9e democratic primary. May 2 1910
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT

I hereby announce my candidacy for the position of judge of the circuit court of Jefferson county. Alabama, subject to the action of the democratic primary on May 2. 1910. E. C. CROW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-27

s. E. THOMPSON,
 STEPHEN SMITH.
 A letter written by A. H. Woodward to Major Tutwiler was presented to the committee in which he stated his unwillingness to either read or pur- chase the history in question, stating that his own idea of the volume Is that 1t is of a very doubtful value
 "One might say" interposed com mittee member, that this committee thinks the same of Kicks opinion"
 "He does not think that" declared his uncle. Then turning solemnly to the committee, w. IT. Woodward spoke as follows
 "The main stumbling block to my progress on this committee Is that the instant I ask a man to take some 40 or 50 copies, he turns around on me and says. Why don't you take them yourself, Bill? Mo- my library is com posed exclusively of theological works They make the best impression on yisitors-fill the bookcases and never have to be opened and read by any body I have of course been obliged to purchase one copy of Coal and Iron and 1 wish to say that that copy occupies the place of honor in my house It lies upon the rosewood table that once belonged to Napoleon at St. Helena. I have read the book Tn part ana l expect I Cdn Scli u iCH. liit least I can do is to try. Among the ma mes 1 have ,n my lis, is that ot Jim McCune. Now, the other day 1 gave a bottle of--gjnger ale--to Jim, I did not give the bottle with a pur- pose, but the head of this committee Um not referring to Major Tutwiler) actually suggested to me that when all other methods fail with my friend that | I make him full and then sell him the books Think of 1t! My friend Jim! My good old friend!
 Well, the old methods of Christian i izing the Russians are the principles some of us have got to work on in Birmingham. T see. fi.et
 This town. Is not a reading town. I dare say 1t will be by the time the Chamber of Commerce gets through
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-23
One Dollar Bargain.

The Twice A-Week Republic of st.
Louis, Mo-, the oldest and bestknown
semiweekly newspaper in the United
states, will celebrate its one hundred
and second anniversary in July, and
for short time is making tie remark
able subscription offer of three full
years for Si.OO. Any number of sub
scripuons will be accepted at this re-
iuced price while the rate is in effect,
but positively no premiums or cash
commission will be allowed. If you
are already a subscriber your order viii
be accepted now for a renewal and youl
time extended three years from present
date OF expiration. Send all orders &c
The St. Louis Republic, st. Louis, Mo
Write for free sample copy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-23
Because We Marry too Young.

Berlin, June 10.-Judge Karl
Won Lewinsky. u widely known
German juri.t. has discovered the
reason why divorces are so com.
mon in The United States, he
told the International Association
for Uniform Laws in Berlin this
week that other causes than lax
laws were responsible for the fact
that seveuty.three divorces occur-
red in 1900 in the United States to
every fifteen in Germany, two in
England and Wales, twenty-three
in France and thirty two in Swilz-
land.
THE underlying cause of this
great disproportion," said Judge
Won Lewinsky, is not in the
American laws, which, taken all
in all, are strict, but is due to
economic conditions. The Ameri-
lean Of all classes marries uncom-
monty young Lack of experience
therefore, often leads him to make
a wrong choice of a life partner.
The American woman, primarily,
sees no terror in Il divorce. She is
more independent than the Euro
pean, usually has more ability and
more opportunity herself, and is,
therefore. more inclined to re-
uouuce the support ofa husband"
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-23
Sheep Market Decline.

An exchange is reported as say
ing:
Sheep traders on both sides of
the fence do not remember a time
when prices have gone down The
toboggan as swiftly as they have
during the past six weeks. The
decline has been principally for
heavy sheep, the outlet for which
is exceptionally poor. There has
been a reduction of over So per
hundred in less than two months,
a fall that was very much nm, x.
peeted. OF course, prices We're
very high, and there was a good
deal of room for big reduction
but nobody looked for it till the
grass sheep started from the West
Feeders who had been holding back
with the hope of securing spectac-
ular figures around the first of
June reaped crop of disappoint.
ment. The main reason for the
bad break was that the eastt IN
market for mutton has been over
supplied and glutted, so there was
a very slim outlet for the product
from here. The popular demrnd
was for lamb and the big chops
and roasts were very much out of
fashion. There was severe
break in the lamb market also,
but not nearly as much as in the
sheep department. Prospects
ahead are not very encouraging
with the range supply soon at
hand and the southern lamb crop
ready to harvest.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-23
Mrs. Clanton Robbed.

While Mrs. George Clanton was
standing in the crowd on the
lawn Of the court house last Thurs
day a thief took $l5 from her
pocketbook. The purse was open
ed and the money taken and sho
did not miss the cash till sometime
afterwards.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-23
EPWORTH LEAGURERS.
District Convention in Mexico
Today and Tomorrow.

AFtFhA w AAlf"'fA'AA
League Conference will be held in
Mexico today and tomorrow
Aoout l00,delegates are expected.
Il. F. Ketter Of Mexico is presi
dent; G ]. Howerton, New
Bloomfield, ,cc.president.
The program for the Mexico
meeting will he Ms follows:
THURSDAY 'vrning-7:30 Spec
ial music.
$3.50 Addresses.
Sim Beam, State League presi-
dent, Springfield, Mo.
Clarence r. Comfort. State Sc.
rotary, st. Louis, Mo
$3.50 Social Hour.
Friday morning-5:3O Sunrise
Prayer Meeting, Cbas Penn, Cen
trails, Mo.
500 Devotional Service, Miss
Linnie Mcclure, Fulton, Mo.
Sis Organization.
$3.50 Address of Welcome, Miss
Maudp Wallace, Mexico, Mo.
Response, Miss LILLIAN Evered
of Montgomery City, Mo.
S:4j League Reports.
0:45 Cup to the Dead Level, y
Miss Flora Bradley, Mokane,
Mo.
1000 Soul Saving in the Leag- /
me- Miss Bessie Tiauboeger,
Cedar City, Mo.
10:l5 Popular Sins" Everett
Meals, Moberly, Mo. I
1890 The Christian Life II Day
al u Time" W, O. Baker, Cen.
tralia, Mo.
iO;45 Recess
ll:Oo SrImou Rev q \. Shal-
week. Ceutralia. No.
FRIDAY afteiuoou-3:OO Drvo-
1saDal S=rvi~r. ". E Newman.
Mot.Er3y iWrS1 Park. No.
S=lS Roaud Table on Four Dr.
p1I1ments Il League Leaders: -
I Ho1De- Psyne. Sjeedmsn. No.
>. Mss MlrS2m OwiugS- Mont
EgnerE CEfy, No.
:. Mss Lillian Digs, Wells
vale No.
= Mr. John Srholl. New
Bloanfi.Fd. No.
soc Juuior Hour Miss Alma
Nutfs, Moniecm-ry City. No.
$3.50 Increa~- Of Missionary
intelligence aud Activity in The
League, l.. l.. Collett, Fulton. +
No.
Open Discussion.
400 Reports of Committees,
Selection of Place of next meet.
ing Miscellaneous business.
Friday evening": 80 Spec al
music.
s 800 Sermon, Rev. c. g. Selrc.
man, Moberly, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-23
Round Trip Summer Tourist Fares
via Wabash
To Points In

Arizona, California, Colorado,
Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Mon.
taRa, New York, Oregon, Ontario,
Pennsylvania, Utah aud Wiscon-
son, also points IN many other
states on sale June ! TO Sept. 30.
1910. Long return limit and lib
eral stop over privileges. Chair
cars and sleepers from Mexico
through to st. Paul, Denver and
other points. For complete par
ticulars call on or address
|. N. Richards,
Agent Mexico, No.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-23

Stauffer-MisS Nell V. johnson,
teacher. Teresa DerInondy.
Botts-Miss Margaret Latham,
teacher Louis Cauthorn, Carrie
Bolts, Margaret Powell.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-23
Gets Fine Auto.

James BledSoe was the lucky
winner of the ElkS motor ear. 1t
is a $1,000 machine and is 4
beauty.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-23
RURAL GRADUATES.
Audrsin County Brings up a List
Of 80 This Year.

.
High Hill. Sims aud Sun Rise had
the largest number uf graduates,
five each. The next highest were
Duly aud Moliuo, Duly with tour
boys and Moline with four girls.
The graduates are as follows:
/ New Michigan School-Miss
Grace Featherstou, teacher. Min
ME Kohl.
Sunrise School-Miss Pansy
Jones, teacher Ethel Willis,
Hugh Williams, Vivian Mildred,
Lena Brenton. Leila Brenton.
! Sames-Miss Katie Sievers,
teacher. Maurice finder, Ess Lit.
trell
Macedonia-Mrs. Lizzie Robin
son, teacher. Alta Young, Har-
old j. Robinson.
Payne-Miss Mamie Keunan,
teacher. Ruby Stewart,
Flyut-Miss Anna Marshall,
teacher. Raymond Craghead, Joe
Mildred.
Beaver Dam-Mrs. Letha viii
kius, teacher. Ennice Threlkeld.
Chapel Grnyr-Mi>s Nora Hults,
teacher. Lucille Ielton.
Cauthorn-MisS Mary Coaklev,
teacher. Levi Fritch, Ruby Dill
lard.
JackSon-Mr J NJ Harrison,
teacher. Mamie Walker, Naomi
sanford.
Prairie Lea-Mr T.. L, Shay,
teacher Frank J. Rogers.
Duly-MiSs Golden Emerson.
teacher Sterling p. Carter. Blu
ford Davenport, Charles 7. Powell,
Porter W. Davenport,
Feuuewald-MiSs kathryn.
Moors. teacher. Joseph Hoer,
Chas. Fenuewald.
High Hill-Miss Cleo Pearl Set
tie, teacher. Patrick Renie, An
ME Reuie. Wallace Cox, Erma
Cox. Lena Sellers.
Fisher-Mr. W. f. Cauthorn,
teacher Ethel Payton.
Hickory Grove Miss Pearlie
Parker, tescher Ida Deaton, Nc
Kinley Deaton, Dale Parker.
lIurdle-Mrs, Nellie McKeehsn,
teacher. Maggie D. Davis, Mary
Dempsey.
LawSon-Miss Janette R.White,
teacher. FlosSie Dysart, Opal
Prather.
NaylOr-Miss Mary Harrington,
teacher. Bessie VanVactOr.
Prairie Chapel-Miss Julia
Mansfield, teacher Floyd y.
Rockwell.
Carter-Miss frankie Harrison,
teacher. Martha Johnson, Lon
ME Debo.
BOyd-Mr. Allen b. Shattuck,
teocher. Daisy Winders.
Maple GrOve-Miss Pearie Tuck
err, teacher. Minnie May COuk-
lin, Anna O'ToOle, Loretta
O'Toole.
Benton City-Mr. J. w. At
kius, teacher. Francis Hicks.
Fox-Miss Myrtle Duncan,
teacher. Sabetha Cleveland, Belle
Ehret, Auna Murphy.
ThompsOn-MiSs Blanche White
teacher, Ross Cant, Mary Cant,
Roy James. Claude Rutter, Ethel
Maxwell.
Beagles-Miss Nola Hanna,
teacher. Robert p. Atchisou,
Walter Hafner, Charles Talley.
East Lick-Miss Martha Mon
tagup, teacher. Esther Nessl.
Pleasant Plains-Miss Ida Cox,
teacher. Mary Kirk, Clarence
Lewellen
Strother-MIss Mary Morrison,
teacher. Lena Welch.
Oak Grove-Miss Sue Biggs,
teacher. Lila May Fuqua, Clar-
ence A. Stevens.
Friendship--Mrs. Minnie For
bir, teacher. Earl Squirting,
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-06-23

Mrs. Frank Beam is home from
a visit to relatives near Louisiana.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-03-25
u Dla 8i,es Nv ooeda

From almost M sections comes tho -.
port Of frightful shortages O. oood cornSS
also In some varieties oS seed berleys
oats rye, wheat, max, cl0toro and ~
early varieties OF potatoes, ~ go,
This u particularly noticeable IN tho
great corn and oat and potato groWina
states. - rs - -
Thus: The great states OF Nebraska and
Iowa are suffering from dearth of eea6
corn aS never before. 5S37x - (
The Wide-aWake farmers In these and
other. states are placing their orders early
Tor above seeds In order to be on the safe
side, and we can but urge farmers to
write at once to the John A. Salxer Seed
Co., Box 1&2, La Crosse, Wis.,, for theiI
farm seed and corn catalogue.
The magnitude Of the business Of this
long established firm can be somewhat
estimated when one knows that in ordis
hary years they sell:
60o0o bushels Of elegant seed corn.
10O000 bushels Of seed potatoes.
1O000 bushels Of seed oats. !.
5000 bushels Of seed wheat.
100000 bushels Of pure clover and timo>
thy seeds, together with an endless
amount Of other farm seeds and vege-
table seeds, such as onions, cabbages, car.
rots. peas. beans, lettuce, radishes, toma.
There is one thing about tn salzer firm
they never disappoint. Thy3' always fill
your order on account Of the enormous
stocks they carry.
Send them cents for a package Of their
great $500 prize Corn and Catalogue. ADJ
dress, John A. Salzer Seed Co.. Box 1891
La Crosse. Wis.