davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
NEW RAILROAD MAY
 SOON BE COMPLETED

Marion, August 1i.-(Special) )-Cit- izens of Marion feel very much encour- aged over the recent outcome of the new railway problem. The short line owned by Suttle x Weaver of Centres vile, extending south five miles from Brent on the Mobile and Ohio, has been purchased by the Reynolds Broth- CTS of Centreyille and Montevallo. The road which was built in an elbow shape has been torn up and relaid In straight line, the Mobile and Ohio Railway company giving assistance In the reconstruction of the road.
 The now owners also have the right of way to Heiberger. 13 miles north of Marion, and in connection with the proposed extension a well known citi- zen from the section of county where work Is In progress said: This road will be built to Marion on to Upion- town, and to Mobile. It Is my opinion the Mobile and Ohio will use this as a means of reaching the coal fields of Bibb county by direct route from Mo- bile"
 Should the present owners build along this line Marion would contribute It's share to the enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Comfort of Passengers Must
 Be Provided For
CORN CROP IN CRENSHAW
Bushels-Will Elect Man to Suc- ceed Owens at the Abbe-
 vile School

Montgomery, August u-(Special) J. Looking to the establishment of uni form system of depot and car sanitation on the railroads of the state, the various lines have been summoned to show cause at the September session of the railroad commission why such equipment and general ideas should not be provided. To this end Secretary S. P. Kennedy is sending out summonses to the traffic of fees in the state.
 It Is proposed that each depot be equip ped with sanitary closets, with apart ments for negroes and whites, and sepa- rate arrangements for the sexes also that each car be provided with cuspidors, so fixed that they can be cleaned and kept in place; also for cleaning and disin- fecting each car, closet and cuspidor; also for cinder boards and portable steps for each coach.
 All the plans must be approved by the commission. whose engineer has made the dra wings. The idea is to have the equip meut uniform, so that 1t may be the more useful and once established easy of main- tenance
 As experts on sanitation. whose testi- mony Is desired, the commission has sum- moned Dr. w. H. Sanders, state health officer and Dr. Gleen Andrews of Mont gomery; pr. c. A. Mohr Mobile and Dr. J. s. McLester, Birmingham.
 This plan is looked to as a great ad- vance in the handling of this question. one that has made trouble for many years. It Is anticipated that there will be resistance on the part of the rail lines, as 1t appears the general results will be for the convenience and good of the whole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
OF SODA IS
 GREAT COTTON FOOD

Uniontown, August 11.--(Special.) l.)-That been demonstrated very clearly on a cane brake farm. Just four weeks ago visit ors to the farmers institute at the Nun ford place noted the progressiveness of feeding to his growing cotton nitrate of soda. The plants were then to 12 inches tall. Yesterday a visitor rode over the 200 acres of corn and nitrated cotton farmed by the major and was astonished at the marked change in the short time. Across the road, in identical soil, the other mans cotton grows small, yellow and unproductive. The majors ntrated cotton Is shoulder high. a beautiful green and bending to the ground with bols. with promise of many more.
 Nitrate of soda, however is dangerous out of its place. w. c. Mcknight re- ports the loss of two cows as a result of eating it. Manager Stevens of the Canebrake experiment station says that he has knowledge of several similar cases, in one of which the nitrate of soda, mistaken for salt, killed all of a herd of cattle except four.
 R. D. Hart of Selma has purchased the grocery business of R. H. Ware and will move his family to this place.
 H. A. Emise, a wide-awake Iowa farm er visited the black belt recently on the lookout Cor land investments. He is but one of many who are waking up to the advantages of locating in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
VETERANS GATHER IN
 CALHOUN COUNTY Annual Reunion of Camp w. H.
 Forney Is Held GILBERT IS BOUND OVER Charged With Shooting Two Girls In Anniston-SheriR's House Broken
 Into-Hudson Leaves for
 the ''Windy City"
GILBERT IS BOUND OVEE

Anniston, August 11-(Special)- About 4OOO veterans, sons and daugh- ters of veterans and their descendants from all over Calhoun and neighboring counties Georgia and Tennessee gath cred at Schenck's Sulphur Springs, in the northern part of this county, to- day on the second day of the four teenth annual reunion of Camp w. H. Borney, United Confederate Veterans In the absence of United States Sen ator Joseph r. Johnston, the principal address in the after noon was made by John L. Burnett of Gadsden, a leader of the Alabama delegation in the lower house of Congress, whose effort was regarded as having few equals as an eloquent and forceful justifca tion ana exaltation of the Confederate cause.
 Former state Senator L. w. Grant presided over the gath eSing and lis ad- dress was the feature of the morning session The replacing of the Lee statue in Statuary hall, he said. and the lending of federal tents to the Con- passing of sectional feeling, while the expurgation of the word rebellion from the history of the navy is as strong a vindication of the cause of the Confederacy as could be desired, he argued. Other addresses were made by Seab Whatley of Rome, Ga; former Commander II. l.. Stevenson of Jack sonville and Adjutant General Gar retson of Birmingham, Ala, U. c. Y,
 Letters were read from Senator Johnston and Auditor w. w. Brandon expressing regret at their inability to be present.
 A. J. Cross of Jacksonville was elect ed president, and B. G. McClelland or the same city was made secretary for the fourteenth time. The day was ideal and there was not marr1ng mel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Seventh District Institute

Fort Payne, August u-(Speciai 1.-The last week of the Congressional institute of the Seventh congressional district is being held this week at Fort Payne, the first week having already been held at Russellville. Prof. R. E. Sessions, super intendent of the schools of Huntsville, and Prof. B. B. Brougleton, principal of the Madison County High school, will have the institute in charge.
 A number of teachers are present and have enrolled. although the crowd is not luite as large as was expected, owing to a number of the country teachers having to finish out their schools begun in the winter.
 Among the prominent teachers who have been and will be here to lecture are Prof. W. E. striplin. superintendent of the Gadsden schools: Professor Dug gar of Auburn, Miss Eula D. Atkinson of Jacksonville, Prof. George E. Wallace, principal of the Barker school of Bir- mingham; Prof. D. S. Burelson of Flor ence and Professor Daughette of Jack sonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
CIRCULATING LIBRARY
 IN TALLADEGA COUNTY
County Commissioners Set Aside Fund for This Purpose-Appropriat for State Fair Exhibit-Mid-
 dIeton UnimprOved

Talladega, August 11.-(SpeciaL)- There was an important session of the commissioners court today in which various matters of general interest re- lating to the revenues and roads of the county were threshed out and settled. AS1ong the notable doings of this board were two appropria tions worthy of mention.
 The court set aside S200 to estab- fish circulatin department for the public library to serve the country pre- cincts of the county. This appropria- tion is to be annual and the sections to be supplied with books are to be so furnished on request of the citizens of that precinct. The court also made an appropriation for county exhibit at the Birmingham State Fair under the law permitting a county to appro- priate $700 to that end, provided the citizens of the county exhibited suffi- cient interest to prepare a creditable exhibit and to aid the authorities in collecting the exhibit.
 The condition of w. R Middleton the sheriff of the county, who was
  with the result that his ankle and shoulder were both broken, remains critical. As yet the physicians have not amputated his limb, wishing to save 1t if possible. Deputy Edwards, who was in the buggy with the sheriff at the time of the accident, Is again at his post, having escaped with slight in- Juries.
 In the criminal assault case of Miss Perdue at Lincoln, the citizens arrest ed Cap Turner and George Treadaway and there was a preliminary examina- tion before Magistrate Acker. The cit izens are divided as to which one r. either, of these negroes are guilty, and this fact Is probably all that prevent ed mob violence at the time of the outrage. The identification has not been sa tisfactOry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
NEWS OF DEMOPOLIS
Funeral of Mrs. Julia McNIilIan-Races
 We'll Attended

Demopolis, August 11.-(Special.)- )-Mrs. Julia McMillan, who died in this city yesterday evening, was buried in the city cemetery this afternoon. Services were held at the Methodist church, being con- ducted by the pastor, Rev. E. E. Cowan. Mrs. McMillan was an old and esteemed resident of Demopolis. and was 76 years of age. She was a Miss Britton before her marriage. She was the mother of William McMillan, Mrs. J. P. Boggess, Mrs George A. I<lie. Mrs. Will Coats of this city, and Mrs. Wahl of Birmng- ham.
 A large crowd of citizens attended the races at the Demopois Driving club track this afternoon. The horses of George A. Daniel, James Taylor of Demopolis and Lowry of Thomaston carried off the honors of the afternoon. James T. Jones horse won the buggy race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Henry ID. Timpe Dies

Cullman. August 11.-(Special.)- Henry D. Timpe, one of the oldest and highly respected German citizens died at his home in this city Wednesday morning. MT. Timpe was, at the time of his death, TO years of age, and had lived In Cullman for the past 30 years, coming here when the town was in its infancy. The deceased Is survived by one son and one daughter. His son, Ben Timpe, Is the proprietor of one of the best barber shops in Cullman. and the daughter Is a resident of Ensley. Both were present when their father died. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father IgnatIum from Sacred Heart Catholic church Thursday morn ing at o'clock, after which interment took place at the Catholic cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
News Of Linden

Linden, August u.-(Special.)-At a meeting of the stockholders of the pro- posed telephone line from Linden via Myrtlewood to Nanafalia, held at the courthouse here Monday, a committee was appointed to collect the amount sub scribed and to make definite plans to commence building the line right away. It now begins to look like this project Is to be a reality and that the line will really be put into operation an an early date. The officers will be announced later.
 A storm which visited Linden last night completely demolished tho rtoe mill which was about completed by w. B. Rhodes, unroofed several buildings and did con siderable other minor damage.
 Relatives and friends of Miss Carrie Woolf were surprised upon the receipt Monday of a message announcing her marriage at o'clock last Sunday even- ing at the residence of Dr. A. J. Dickin- son in Birmingham. to MT. Thomas Tur- ner. MT. and Mrs. Turner arrived in Linden yesterday for few days visit to her sister, Mrs. William Cunninghame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Want HOmeseekers' Rates

Huntsville, August 11.-(Special. .)~-The Business Mems club has appointed a com mittee of business men to take up with the railroads the matter of granting home Alabama the same as are granted people of this section who wish to go west. It is thought that it ought to be made as easy to come south as 1t Is to go north or west. The same committee will also see if some improvements may not be made In the local schedules of the rail- roads so that 1t will not be so much trouble for people In the Huntsville dis trict to get in and out of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
GROUND IS BROKEN FOR
 COLLEGE AT LINEVILLE

Lineville, August u.-(Special )-Rirt is now being broken preparatory to the Several weeks ago bonds to the amount of s15,000 were voted on and sold. The building is to be modern two-story structure with nine recitation rooms and large auditorium. B. c. Bynuu, con- tractor. of Birmingham was awarded the contract and the building is to be com plotted in 100 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Al Il LOHs for A Lender

Nashville, August 11.-Five days be- fore the assembling of the republican state convention in this city the lead CTS of the party appear to De absolute ly al sea as to who shall be the nomi- nee for governor. Those prominently mentioned for the honor are Foster V. Brown of Chattanooga, Newell Sanders of Chattanooga, James A. Fowler of Knoxville, John w. Overall of Nash vile. George McHenderson of Rutledge and Robert Sharp of Chattanooga. Hon, A. A. Taylor is also mentioned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Chr Works Manager Leaves

\ A. H. Hudson, who has been connect ed with the plant of the Western Steel Car and Foundry company In this city for several years, left yesterday for Chicago. via Pittsburg, where he will be connected with the main offices of that company. MT. Hudson succeeded c. w Wrenshall as manager of the car plant being promoted to that po- sition from paymaster. He also sue ceeded Mr. Wrenshall as a member of the Anniston board of aldermen. rSp- resenting the First ward lie was hartman of the finance committee. His successor will probably be named at the next session of the council
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
e.,,h.rt Held without Bail

Leo Gilbert, who Tuesday afternoon slew Willie Graham, a pretty cotton mill operative. with q revolver While sine and her sister pleaded for mercy, also putting a bullet in the back of Lee Graham, the sister. for which he was held without bail following a pre- liminary hearing before Justice J. F. Green in the circuit court room this morning, has been served with war rant charging first degree murder and he Ia now in a cell of the county jail, a waiting the action of the city court grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Broke Into sherin's House

What is regarded as about the bold est robbery within the history of An niston was perpetrated last night, when some one entered the home of W. C. LeGrand, sheriff of Calhoun county stealing a voting certificate and val uable watch which was given the sher- if by his father in 1864. Fearing de- lection, however, 1t is believed. the thieves dropped the watch and certif- cate, which were found by a small son of G. T. Hollingsworth and returned to the owner The sheriff kept the theft secret until his property was re- turned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Attorney In Accident

Florence, August 11.-(Special )-While driving near Florence yesterday with II. A. Bradshaw. E. H. Foster, a well known Oklahoma attorney, suffered a fractured knee cap from being thrown from car riage. The bolt connecting the front wheels to the vehicle broke and the front of the carriage fell, throwing both men violently to the ground. Mr. Bradshaw escaped with several bruises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Corn in CreushnM

P. J. Thrower, a resident of Crenshaw county, reports that many hundred acres of land in thta section will this year pro- duce as much as 100 bushels of corn to the acre. He cites some instances. Dr. J. R. Horn has 75 acres with the least productive one to make 65 bushels. His farm will average about 90 bushels to the acre. w. M Bentley has 300 acres said to be better than that of Dr. Horn. w. H. King has ten acres that will make 1000 bushels. The corn acreage Is about one-third more than last year, which was an increase of large per cent over the year before. Ten years ago ten bushels of corn to the acre was big crop, says MT Thrower. Commissioner of Agricul- ture J. A. Wilkinson tells of J. A. Wads- worth of Autauga county who will make 1000 bushels of corn this year on eight acres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Lowery Wins in Contention

Russellyille. August 11.-(Special.)- One of the important cases which has come before the non-jury term of circuit court was that of w. D. Lowery versus the Northern Alabama Railroad company. As sheriff of Franklin county MT. Lowery claimed a commission of per cent against the railroad company, this being his fee for services in the Cleveland Counts case. which was settled several months ago, at which time the railroad refused to pay MT. Lowery $S90 as per centage on the judgment for nearly $20.- O00 Judge Charles P. Almon rendered his decision in favor of Mir. Lowery and the railroad company will carry the case to the state supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Coyyau Goes to Atlanta

Bay Minette. August 1.-(Special. )-Lu- cius A. Cowan. for the past five years the head of the Dyas Lumber company, which has been operating at Dyas, this county, for many years. has gone to Att lanta, where he has accepted another position. The Dyas Lumber company has closed its business and the land has been turned over to a colonization com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Russellville, August u.-(Special.)- Yesterday afternoon at the home of the brides parents in West Point Tenn, Miss Maude Heron became the wife of German Nance of Russellville. Miss Her. ron has spent the summer months for the past three seasons in Russellville They wA make their home in Russellvile whers Mn Tance has position with the Ala bah sT uel and Iron company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Too Few in Audience

Giving small congregations as his req son, Rev. T. H. Johnston, newly called rector of the Church of the Ascension, dropped the duties Wednesday night. He did not consider that the congregations were large enough to justify him staying, though he had been called in regular way and had accepted, with a home and a good salary. His vestrymen feel rather peculiar about it, but have gone after an- other pastor in energetic way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Fearful Crime Charged

Rufus Howell, carpenter, aged 42 years, is in the county jail, e'.arged with incestuous relations with his own daugh- ter, frai child of 16 years. He denies the charge, which is based on warrant sworn out by the officers of the Salvation Army Howell's wife died In March, leav- ing him seven children. They have been in charge of the Salvation Army for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
sundny scbooI Convention

Huntsville, August u.-(Special. .)-The twenty-frst annual convention of the Madison County Sunday School associa- ton convened this morning at Newman ket to remain two days. Full programmes for two days have been arranged and many we'll known Sunday school workers of the district will take part
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Rohhed md Murdered

Morgan City. La. August 1.-The death of Capt. Jack Jacruevtch, whose body was found floating in Bayo Boeuf Wednesday, remains a mystery. The dead man, owner of an oyster lugger, had made regular trips to this place for 20 years. The robbery of his schooner was apparently the motive for his mur- der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Chancellor Overrules Demurrer

Tuscumbia, August u.-(Special. .)-At the two days session of the chancery court just ended here Chancellor W. H. Simpson overruled demurrers filed by the city of Sheffield to the bill filed by Col bert county asking for s1O.O00 the amount alleged by the county to be due 1t from the dispensary funds. The city was given 30 days in which to answer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Anniston Democrats Return

John Barnett Knox, M. B. Wellborn, w. l.. McCaa and l.. F. Greer have re- turned from Blount Springs, where they, rallied for the purpose of planning the' campaign to give Col. Emmet Neal, the gubernatorial nominee, the largest majority over the republicans ever ac- corded a candidate in Alabama. Mir. Knox made one of the chief addresses at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
To Elect President

At meeting of the board of the Third district agricultural school at Abbeville, to be held here in the office of the gov ernor Tuesday, August 16. successor to Dr. Clarence J. Owens, retiring president, will be chosen. Gov. B. B. Conner, Super intendent of Education H. c. Gunnels, and Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. Wilkinson, are three members of the board, the local men being M. V. Capps of Abbeville and George Malone of Do- than.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Pythians Hold Convention

Huntsville, August 11.-(Specal.)-The Knights of Pythias of the second district of Alabama held their semi-annual con- vention today at Rogersville in Limestone county A half dozen delegates went ,down from Huntsville and there is a large attendance from the other lodges ot the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
ETOWAH MAY BUILD
 NEW COUNTY JAIL
Commissioners May Issue War
 rants for Necessary Amount
CROP CONDITIONS GOOD
Both Cotton and Corn in Fine shape. Ticket for Municipal Primary Is Closed--RepubIicans
 In Waiting

Gadsden, August 11.-(Special)- The county commissioners have once more taken up the matter of a new county Jail and are now consulting with representative of the Southern Struc- tural Steel company of San Antinio, Tex, in reference thereto. The com missioners a year ago submitted the matter of issuing bonds for this pur- pose to the voters of the county and this was answered in the negative. The only other way for the county to secure the needed money is to issue warrants for 1t. It is supposed that this will be the course now to be pursued.
 J. H. Arnold, one of the leading cot ton buyers of this city, after spending number of days in an automobile looking over the country, has given out a statement that the cotton crop of this county will be larger than last year; in fact that 1t will be a bumper crop, unless early frosts should cut it short. The past fifteen days have been very favorable to the making of the crop and the plant has made wonderful gains MT. Arnold also re- ported that the corn crop would be materially larger than had ever been grown in the county. If this prediction proves true the farmers of this coun- ty will be in better financial condition this fall thani ever before in their lives and the merchantile interests of the city will be correspondingly pros porous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Riley Is Seriously III

Indianapolis, August 11.-James Whitcomb Riley, the poet. is seriously i'll at his home in this city. He is said to be suffering from a form of pa ralysis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
Miss Sue Bradley Dies

Huntsville. August 1o.-(Special.) )-Miss Sue Bradley, an aged resident of Madi- son, died yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness. aged 70 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12
MAXIMUM OF LUXURY AT
 MINIMUM COST

Seab0aTd Cn6ap c0aSt eXCur- sions on sale August 13 only. Washington and return, $18.O0; Norfolk and Richmond and re- turn, $15.00. Phone Johnson, Bell 2382.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-12

Candidates for the municipal pri- mary election to be held on Monday of next week must qualify by o'clock this evening in order to have their names printed on the ticket. This Is the dictum of the executive commit tee. If all those who have announced qualify the ticket will read as fol- lows:
 For Mayor-W. G. Bellenger and A. T. Stocks.
 For President of the Council-George s. Vann and Otto Agricola.
 For City Clerk-R M. Wilbanks and R. W. Crane.
 For Chief of Police-S. L. O'Bannon and Bob Leath.
 For Alderman First Ward-W. J. Beggs, W. c. Yarbrough, W. F. Full ington and A. F. Rogers.
 Alderman Second Ward-W. Payne Johnson, J. A. Ferguson, Jeff Stewart and G. E. Christopher.
 Alderman Third Ward-Oscar L. Bailey, E. L. Russell, Luke N. Hill, S A. Jordan and J. c. Tolson.
 Alderman Fourth Ward-Ira C. Bal lard, A. M. Rattray, J. P. Sitz and T. A. Jelks.