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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
CITY EMBARRASSED
 IN MONEY MATTERS Huntsville Suspends Public
 Improvement Work
BOOKS ARE EXAMINED
Report Shows Money Has Been Spent for Purposes Not Intended But No Grating Has Been
 Going On

Huntsville, September 22.-(Special) cially and there is not enough ready money hand to pay current ex- penses. This has brought about a sus- pension of practically all public works such as the building of bridges, lay ing sewer and water mains and pay ing streets. The two street paving companies have quit work because they see no money in sight to meet the weekly pay rolls, while the street de- partment has shut down on big con crete bridge that is in course of con struction on West Clinton street It worked out after the new administra- ton takes charge and settles down to business. but 1t Is job for the finan- ciers and the problem of paying the city out of debt without increasing the taxes will be difficult
 The city's condition was made known by a partial report of Samuel R. Cruse, special accountant who was em- ployed two months ago to audit the books in the clerks office for about four years back. The report shows among other things that special funds have been diverted from their chan nels and some of them have been ex- hausted for purposes not intended. No attempt is being made to hide anything and MT. Cruse has been directed by the administration to extend his report up to the last day of the present city administration. September 30. It Is not believed that there has been any graft ing at the expense of the city or any dedication but serious results might follow the diversion of funds. On top of all It's present endorsements the city faces a big liability for a third of the expense of all paving work. The law provides that this expense be as- sessed against abutting property. In spite of this the council adopted an ordinance providing that a third of the expense be taken off the property own CTS and borne by the city. Something over half a million dollars has been expended for paving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
HANNON GETS DOWN
 TO ACTIVE WORK

Anniston, September 22.-(Special J. Chic Hannon. who recently arrived in the city to head the Predestinarians the football squad at the Alabama
 Presbyterian college In this city, has begun active work. He has had his
 men on the field every afternoon for about a week, and they are being rounded into fine shape for the first game, of the season with the Jackson ville State Normal college on Saturday October 1.
 The Predestinarians are a much more hefty bunch this year than last and the indications of a winning team seem bright Hannon was an understudy and assistant to Dr. Pollard at the Uni versity of Alabama and many of the old Crimson and White plays. with other additions, will be worked by the Predestnarians this year.
 Among the old men who are back are Leach, a gritty and fast tackle; Klein. Quarterback; Freeman, 200 pounder, at guard; Lang. center, and B. Allen at end Sankey who substituted at end last year, may make good this year. Among the new men are Karl wilson, who won an "A" on the flu burn baseball team and scrubbed in football last year, and Archibald, a heavy half, who played with the Selma Military academy here last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
EnaIeY PersouaIs

The Ensley Masonic lodge held req ular meeting last night at the Ma sonic hall on Nineteenth street. The meeting was well attended There was work in the masters degree.
 Rev. c. A. Bowen and wife of Stew enson are the guests of their parents, Rev. and Mrs J. A. Bowen, on Ave- nue G. They have just returned from a trip to Europe.
 Mrs. Thomas R. Walker and two sons have returned from visit to Mrs. Walkers parents at Memphis, Tenn.
 pr. G. w. Willis has returned from Loftin, Ga., where he was called sev- eral weeks ago to attend the bedside of his father. who was very i'll. He Is now convalescent.
 pr. E. w. Averyt is quite Ill at his home on Avenue F.
 Prof. and Mrs. A. D. Winnige and little son Hammond of Moss Park, Miss. who have been the guests of Mrs. J D. Thomas at Fairview, have returned to their home.
 A. E. Braswell left yesterday fol Mobile to attend the funeral of his young nephew who was killed in @ street car accident.
 Five adults were admitted last night to membership In the Baptist church at Vivian as a result of the revival meeting that is being held nightly al the church. The church was crowd ed last night and great interest is be- ing taken in this series of meetings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
NEWS OF TALLADEGA
Five Capital Cases for Criminal Court
 State Schools Open

Talladega, September 22.-(Special.)- > The jury docket, criminal cases, Of the city court is being called, with calen- dar containing about fifty cases. Five capital cases will be tried during the term.
 Friday afternoon there will be meet ing at the Carnegie-Jemison library for the purpose of establishing a society both as a Bible society and night school for the large class of illterate adults who cannot read the Bible. A fund has been started to support the teacher and pro- vide for the running expenses of this school.
 A central campaign committee has been appointed by M. D. Ivey, county chair man of the state democratic committee for the campaign. MT. Ivey has appoint ed J. F. Camp, judge of probate; pr. Sam w. Welch, P. s. Williams and J. B. Sanford.
 A large and active civic improvement league is in operation in this city, com posed of many of the foremost citizens. meeting of the league will be held Friday afternoon at which Rev. G. W. Read. pastor of the First Methodist church, will make an address along the lines of civic improvement. J. E. Camp has appointed 25 citizens of the county as delegates to the good roads convention, which meets in Bir mingham October next, the selection mtngling farmers, merchants, printers and lawyers, so that all classes may have delegate.
 The state schools located here, both the school for the blind and that for the deaf, and the school for the negro deaf and blind, have formally opened for the annual session with a full corps of teachers and assistants. In the num- her of children present on opening day there was an increase of 20 per cent over former years.
 From various parts of the county farmers have brought in damaged cotton for the purpose of ascertaining what in sect was inficting injury to the plant. Tn many instances every boil upon the stalk has been destroyed. Locally this bug is called 'sharpshooter, and it has been known here for long time, but it's damage has never been so wide spread and destructive as this season.
 Saturday, october 15, the Southern Ex- press company will conduct its 'old hoss" sale, commencing at 1 o'clock D. m. The list of the articles to be offered is a long one. Some years since a citf~ zen of this place made quite neat sum bidding at one of these sales. purchasing valuable package for less than $.
 Frank l.. Vance, well-known attor- ney of Talladega, has been nominated by mass meeting of the circuit for the place of circuit solicitor on the repub- i,can ticket MT Vance was already the nominee for solicitor of Talladega county. which nomination he will relinquish to run for the larger position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
CASE DECIDED IN
 WINTERS FAVOR
DISSATISFACTION AMONG GULL MAN PEOPLE-TEACHER INsTI- TUTE HAS GOOD ATTENDANCE

Cullman, September 22.-(Special )-In the case of Winter vs Ignatius Pollak, which has been in course of trial in the circuit court here for the past three days, Judgment for s1 $50 was given in favor of the plaintiff. MT. Winter. This case has been in court for several terms past. and has been to the supreme court once or twice. MT. Pollak was being sued for services rendered by the plain tiff, as attorney in the famous case of Gunter & Gunter of Montgomery vs Ig- natius Pollak, and was brought about in the settlement of some valuable railroad and mining lands in this and other counties in the state. -
 | The case of E. C. Kinney vs. w J. Oliver was called for trial yesterday, and was disposed of by the plaintiff secur- ing judgment for s9, 600 by default MT. Divers attorneys were not present and no fight was made in the case, so the case went in favor of Mir Kinney. This disposes of one of the biggest cases on the circuit court docket.
 There Is much dissatisfaction being expressed by many of the people of this county over the new jury law It is claimed here by many people that rank determinations have been indulged in by the jury commissioners of this county in the fact that many men who are said to be eligible to jury duty have been completely ignored and their names stricken from the list of eligibles. Whether this Is a fact or not, no one knows as 1t Is impossible for anyone to see the list.
 One of the most interesting sessions of the Culman County Teachers institute Is being held in Cullman at the High school building today and tomorrow. This Is one of the largest attended institutes ever held in the county. and was attended by teachers from this and other counties in the state, and even teachers from other states were present and made excellent addresses on the work of education. The body was presided over by County Su- perintendent w. M. Wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
REV. H. I. WALDEN
 IS CALLED ID ENSLEY Will Become Rector of St.
 Johns Church WILLIAM STREET WORK Aldermen Make Inspection and Arrange for Repairing Sunken Places Where Sewer Was Laid--other News
 of the Steel City
WILLIAM STREET WORK

Rev H. T. Walden of Greenville has accepted call to St. Johns Episcopal church and will preach his first ser mon on the first Sunday in November. MT. Walden is native of this state and graduate of Sewanee. He Is a young man of much promise and leaves his present charge in order to enter a wider field of labor. The church has been without a resident rector for some time The congregation, how ever, has had two services monthly. Dr. T. J. Beard officiating. The &C., ceptance of MT. Walden will give much satisfaction to the vestry and congre- gation of the church who all joined in the call extended to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
NEWS OF ANNISTON
NuptiaIs Celebrated
 Model Road Being Built

Annfston, September Especial. J. MT. Virgil Frank Price and Miss Trixie Jeannette Humphries were united In marriage by the Rev. L. F. Parrish paster of the Oxford Methodist church at the home of the bride Wednesday evening, following which they left for wedding trip in the east. They will make their future home in Hatties- burg, Miss, the present home of the groom. Miss Humphries Is the daugh- ter of Capt and Mrs. A. M. Humph- ries, her father being a prominent merchant, military man and secret or der worker. The groom Is book in- spector for a string of lumber mills owned by his father in Mississippi. Their attendants Wednesday evening was Lynwood Puryear, Hale Caldwell. Ora Humphries and Henry Higginboth- am, Mrs, A. o. Humphries, matron of honor; Miss Erma Sawyer. Miss Elm mic Draper, Miss Willie Privett and Miss Ruth Privett.
 Under contract with the Calhoun county commissioners, John B. La Garde and R. o. Watson of this city are building one-mile model road, beginning at Shows Creek. south of this city, near Oxford, and extending toward DeArmanville. Crushed lime rock and macadam are the materials used in constructing the road, which is sprinkled as 1t Is built. The work will probably be completed this week
 The stockholders of the Anniston varn mills of this city met Tuesday afternoon and an extra dividend was declared. J. c. Sproull was reelected president of the company, with J. T Gardner, secretary and gen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
Wilkinson Cotton

J. A. Wilkinson, commissioner of ag- riculture, is developer of high grade cotton on his Augusta county planta- : tion. He calls 1t "Wilkinsons On the Way to Perfection" and looks forward to making 1t great boon to the Ala bama farmers. He has run 1t down by selection, looking to three things. length of staple, hardness of shell and early maturing. Long staple-some of it is over an inch-makes the cotton worth the very highest price; hard shell makes 1t impervious to anthrac- nose, and early maturity helps 1t to escape the boil weevil. MT. Wilkin- son will have enough seed from what he has raised this year to plant 50 acres next year and after two or three more seasons he expects 1t to become very valuable grade, getting in In in time to help in the fight that will be made on the boil pest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
Pratt City News

Pratt City Aerie No s71. F. o. E., will give a ball at the new city hall Monday evening, September 26, to the members and their friends. The committee on ar arrangements has all the details made and a large attendance is expected.
 The committee consists of w. Monyot, J. M. Farand, R. Searson. J. Wallace, J. Schooles, T. Ellis. R. Moulin, F. Satell and P. Harkns.
 Alderman William McKinaw has de- cided not to contest the seats of the aldermen elect, Messrs. Carter and Me Laughlin There has been talk of a con test for some time, but rather than cause the embarrassment of a contest MT. Mo Kinaw withdrew his name.
 Mrs. J. T. Culpepper, who has been very Ill with malarial fever at her home on East Highlands, was taken to the home of her mother at Ensley yesterday.
 Mrs. Henrietta Speer of Woodlawn is the guest of Mrs. A. w. Key.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23

Because thing is new. and because some self-appointed critic who never saw or heard of 1t before condemns It, Is no reason why people of common sense should allow themselves to be persuaded that a thing Is not good. The new painless treatment of hemorrhoids, ftstula Assure ulceration, prolapsus. pruritis, etc, as used by The Electric Radio, is one of the new things brought to Birmingham. This treatment has been used in the east with remarkable success for some years. There Is no alteration, sloughing or scar. The pa tent can continue with his daily work and only needs to come to the office once or twice a week.
 These rectal troubles have been treat ed for a long period by severe opera tion, escarotics or little palliative salve, all of which too often fail to per manently relieve. so that a great num- Der of the medical profession look on these diseases as an unmitigated nui- sance, and the poor patients who are unable to stop work long enough to go to hospital for an operation have to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
NEWS OF MARION
Students Continue to Register at Col Ieges Causing n 5S Per Cent Increase

Marion. September 22.-(Special) )-Stu- dents continue to come to Marion's vari- ous colleges. The matriculation at Jud- son college has continued daily since the opening. glance at the register of Marion institute shows that the enroll ment has geographical distribution ex- tending as far north as Massa chusetts, and there are students from Kentucky. Texas and Louisiana, and Mississippi is far in the lead of all states except Ala bama. The present enrolment Is 5S per cent in excess of last year. The convo- cation sermon of the institute will be delivered by Bishop Collins Denny and the convocation address delivered by President Abercrombie of the State uni- versity. The army and navy courses are attracting boys, who have in the past been compelled to go north to be pre- pared under expert coaching for An napolis and West Point
 The local chapter of the United Daugh- ters of the Confectionery are arranging to place a memorial window in Marion in- stitute chapel in memory of Robert E. Lee.
 Mrs. J. c. Wallace died at the family residence in East Perry Wednesday, She was 61 years old and a member of the Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
Going After Records

Horseman Savage, owner of Dan Patch and various other horses phenomena, wires Secretary Barnes of the Exposition company that he Is going after not only track records, but his own records on the local track. To help this Idea along the local association has begun special prep aration of the Montgomery track under advice of the best authority to be found. This is interesting because it Is pro- posed as a result of the fair races this fall to make this racing center. and a number of good horse owners are asking questions about it. President Forbes of the association is anxious to interest fast horse owners in making this permanent headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
A Common Sense View of a
 Very Common Condition

, grin and bear it, while otheres with the fear of chloroform, knife or cautery be- fore them would rather bear the pain and discomfort they already have than to fly to those they have been up against before. The Electric Radio
 method is a positive cure. No bleeding. no after effects, no scars. no Jumps, no strictures, no sloughing. The rectum is left free from irritation and perfectly smooth If you have any rectal trou- ble, you owe it to your family or those depending on you to use little com mon sense and honestly investigate this treatment. Until further notice examina-
 tion will be free. Hours; to l2, to and
 T to s; Sunday Il to 12. so4 Farley build
 ing.
 Mir J. K. Stewart of 2214 Avenue G
 is loud in his praises after being re-
 lieved of severe case of stomach trou-
 ble. Mrs. A. Gross of BOA South Nine-
 teenth street has been relieved of se-
 were case of liver trouble. Mrs. Crist Underwood of Walker county has just reported that many gall stones were removed from her after the first treat-
 ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
NEWS OF DECATUR
Mayor and Aldermen Officially Declared EIected--Judge Richardson to Speak

Decatur, September 22.-(Special) )- Probate Judge William E. Skeggs has just appointed the following delegates to represent this county at the meeting or the Good Roads association, to be held in Birmingham, October .12 1s and A. the appointments being made at the request of J. A. Rountree of Birmingham, secre- tary of the Good Roads association:
 J. R. Rose, s. J. Sparkman. s. T. Ne smith, Abe Ryan, M. w. 4Ratcliff, B. K Chunn, J. E. Crow, E. c. Payne J. A. Robinson, E. J. Puckett, J. M. Bell, w. M. Bailey. T. M Oden, B. A. Mcclellan, A. c. Summerford, M D. Wiggins, John A. Thomson, J. K. Cleveland. w. c. Wynn, J. D. Atkinson, J. w. Dunaway, J. M Roberts. Charles Bassett, and Charles H. Austin.
 Commencing October 10 the Johnnie J.. Jones Shows will give an entire week performance in Decatur for the benefit of the Decatur baseball club. The city council has just given permission for these shows to exhiibt here for the week free of city license. v
 The Lvceum theatre in Decatur, which has been practically closed for the past two seasons has opened with moving pictures and vaudeville for the season, and is doing an excellent business as a 10-cent theatre. N
 At meeting of the Decatur city coun- cil, held last night. the vote of the city election of Monday was canvassed and the present mayor and the present board of city aldermen declared elected. They are: Mayor, Henry A. Skeggs; alder men, c. Ed. Albes, Dr.. w. l.. Dinsmore' will E. Crawford Capt. P. J. Edwards and T. M Jones. They had no opposi- tion.
 Judge William Richardson of Hunts ville, the preesnt congressman from this district and the democratic nominee to succeed himself will speak in this coun- Friday. September 2S.. at 2:30 D.. m; Hart selle. Saturday. September "A. at 2:3O n. m. Judge Richardson is being opposed bv George Moffett of Sheffield. republican nominee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
State Pays Expense

The state pays carriage and ex- pense of getting to the capitol of all samples of crops from prize acres. It was stated yesterday that each man would have to pay this cost, but that was an error. All corn, at least dozen ears from each man; oats, sweet and Irish potatoes, should be sent in at once, the state paying the cost of bring ing them in. J. A. Wilkinson, com missioner of agriculture, is urging that the county samples of this nature be rushed in quickly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
Rail Improyement

Believing in the future of Alabama, the Louisville and Nashville railroad is putting out a great deal of money in this section. The latest improvement author ized Is extensive work at Flomaton, where the Pensacola line leaves the main line, $20,000 to be spent In working it out. Two granatoid platforms are to be built, 16x60 feet, and a cross platform of the same material Also two sheds, 1Sx650 feet with cross sheds Tracks will be shifted to meet the demands of the traf- fic, and the sheds will mean much con- venience to the people who have to use the lines that center at Flomaton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
Street Committee at wylam

The street committee of the Birming- ham City Council was in Wylam yes terday looking over the proposed new boulevard. They also inspected the streets and alleys where the sanitary sewers have been laid. In some places the ground has sunk nearly IS inches owing possibly to the heavy rain that prevailed when this work was being done The attention of the contractor was called to the sunken places. which will be filled at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
Hundred-Acre Clubs

The members of the One Hundred Acre clubs in Alabama are increasing all the time This is an organization kept by J. c. Phelps, of the farm demonstration service, of the men who raise as much as 100 bushels of corn to the acre. It is surprising to know that the state is do- ing marvellous things in corn raising. and if the record of increase Is kept up for a few years longer the average corn yield will run to 20 or 30 bushels, instead of nine, as now Commissioner of Agricul- ture J. A. Wilkinson believes that 1t Is possible to make Alabama one of the great corn growing states of the country, running in the class with Kansas and Nebraska in short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
New Mattress Company

The Faultless Mattress company of
 Birmingham has been reported to the secretary of state. The incorporation
 is in the state of Arizona, with capital of $300,0o0. A. F. Williams, A. Fl. Inman and W. Y. Prince are the owners of the stock. MT. Prince being the Ala bama agent, located in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
eral manager. All the old directors

eral manager. All the old directors were reelected also.
 Col. Horace L. Stevenson, a gallant ex-Confederate, bank president, real estate owner, lawyer and merchant of Jacksonville, was in the city Wednes- day afternoon and was widely con graduated by his Anniston friends on his having been reelected mayor of Jacksonville last Monday. MT. Stew enson has served as chief executive of his home town for over 20 terms. He received his first election in 1874 and has been reelected almost consecu- lively since that date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
National Gunrd Appointmcnt.

These national guard officers have been commissioned: Company E. New Decatur, w. E. Steed, first lieutenant; Joe M. Petty, second. Company c. Bir- mingham, w. P. Newton, first lieuten- ant Amos Adams, second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
Moonlight Picnic

The moonlight picnic given by the members of the Baraca class of the Meth odst church last night at Avon dale park was a decided success. Spe- cial cars were chartered and carried the merry party to the park, where games were indulged in and a most enjoyable evening was spent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
GARY FALLS AND
 IS BADLY HURT

Auburn. September 22.-(Special)-Dr c. A. Cary. dean of the Veterinary col- lege at Auburn, state veterinarian and the man best known to the farmers of Alabama, fell 25 feet from the third story of his house today, sustaining fractures In his left leg and arm, a broken nose and an injury to his eye, which may be lasting. His condition is being watched with grave anxiety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-23
Welded fin Loui.ville

Louisville. September 22.-Dr. Herrick Johnson, formerly of the Mccormick Theological seminary of Chicago, was married here tonight to Miss Margaret Duncan of Louisville. Dr. Johnson is IS and his bride about 30.