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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
GADSDEN CATERS
 TO COUNTRY TRADE
Business Men Will Give Banquet and Barbecue to Small Merchants
 Next Month

Gadsden, March 11.-(Special.)- 1.-The GsA Business Mems club has de- .~ GO entertain the country mer . s who do business within the de limits of this city and will give d banquet or barbecue some time in May for this purpose. There is con siderable amount of trade done out Of this city in a wholesale way with the country merchants and it is the 1n- tention. to foster this by establishing closer relations between those who sell and those who buy. The exact character of the entertainment has not get been decided upon but it is prob E able that it will be agreed to pre- pare a barbecue and have the whole < programme take place out of doors as soon as the weather permits. A com mttee having the matter in hand will decide shortly and make report to the club for indorsement of the plan.
 According to those who are well in formed in the matter there IS con- siderable less live stock on the farms of this county than there has been in number of years. The high prices of foodstuff and also of ali kinds of animals fit for meat have caused the farmers to cut down their resources in this line to the minimum. Of cattle, hogs and sheep, it is stated that there are not one tenth the number that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
MUSICAL CLUB RECITAL
Concert for Benefit of Public School
 Piano Fund

Montevallo, March 11.-(Special)- )-The Musical club of Montevallo gave a recital last evening at the residence of Judge E. l.. Lyman for the benefit of the public school piano fund It was adjudged quite a success. musically, socially and fnan- cially. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the evening the attendance was good. After the recital ice cream and cake was served.
 The following programme was rem dered
 A la Bien- Aimee (Schutt)-Miss Read.
 San Souc (Ascher)-Miss Shivers and Miss McCary.
 The River Dream GA. Thomas)-Miss Junia Franklin.
 Slavisch Tang. No. Dvorak)-M lis Shivers and Miss McCary
 (a) Margarita (Meyer- Helmund) (b) Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes (Old English Ai)-Miss Franklin.
 Valse Brillante (Moszkowski)-Mis Shivers. Miss McCary, Miss Read, Miss Lackland
 The club kindly rendered the same programme yesterday afternoon in the chapel of the Alabama Girls Industrial school as courtesy to this school and the public school. The public schooTs 120 pupils made quite a show marching to the college chapel.
 Miss Lula Hawkins of Birmingham is visiting Mrs. E. l.. Lyman for few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
kaplan Will Is Filed

M B. Wellborn, one of the trustees of the estate of the late L. Fl. Kaplan, said this evening that as soon as the will is probated and the estate prorated, in com pliance with the wish of the deceased, steps will probably be taken for the pur- chase of one of the two hospital build ings and apparatus already established irl the city.
 MT Kaplan's will was filed with Pro bate Judge E. F. Crook this afternoon. Besides the proposed Anniston hospital he gives large sums to a Jewish hospital for consumptives at Denver hospital In Jerusalem, provides for the erection of monuments over the graves of his father and mother, gives s500 and some real es- tate in the Holy Land to Mordeca Max Ben Sin a brother-in-law of Jerusalem adn wills that his private secretary, c. H. Tominson. be given $50 monthly.
 MT Kaplan only son, Robert Kaplan, said to be in Texas, is left $50 per month, and in the event he marries a Jewess this amount will be increased to $l00 per month. And in the event Robert Kaplan is blessed with children all prop erty in block 129, south of Eighth street on Noble will be equally divided among his offspring.
 The hospital is to be provided from and Ninth on Noble, where MT. Kaplan business houses, his work in the develop ment of this section of the city having given him place as one of the city's foremost business men.
 M. B. Wellborn, Judge T. w. Cole
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
MALLORY FORCES
 ARE ENCOURAGED Committee of Five Will Work Out Details of Fight 40 COUNTIES REPORTED old Law on Liquor Edncation-o'Neni Rally at Montgomery Monday.
 New Barge Line Assured.
 Craft Is Busy
40 COUNTIES REPORTED

Montgomery, March 11.-(Speeial)- After the conference of Mallory forces here today it was announced that com mittee of five had been selected to have charge of the details of the fight, but the pames were not made public Chairman J. B. Ellis, before leaving for Seima' stated that the list would not be given out It is known that two of the members are o. P. Gaut of Birmingham and Kay Rushton of Montgomery.
 Reports were received from about 40 counties J. B. Ellis. chairman, who pre- sided and others say that the reports in dicate that Colonel Mallory is gaining In all parts of the state. One man present said that the estimates on F counties gave Mallory a gain of 7500 over the vote in the amendment election. He dld not say what counties.
 Col O. P. Gaut secretary of the Nal lory campaign committee, stated a1ter the session that the outlook is getting better all the time. His information IS that the Mallory strength is growing every day. and men who were at the meeting today took the same view. There is no great outside showing of enthus- asm, but the news, they say, is good news all the time
 The committee of five which will have charge of the campaign in detail will work to a full and thorough canvass of the state in every beat, believing this to be the best way to get at a true Idea of the outlook. Every man who comes in has an encoura ging word 1t is re- ported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
SUMMER SCHOOL
Course at University Will Begin Early
 in June

University, March 11.-(SpeciaD D-Tne committee which for the past month has been planning for the Univer- sity summer school for teachers has completed it's work and tho matter for the summer school bulletin will be sent off to the printers in few days
 The session of 1910 will open on June 9, one week after the close of the regular university work, and extend to July 20. At its conclusion examjna- tions will be held for those desiring to take state teachers certificates
 The officers of administration and instruction will be the fo lowing:
 John William Abercrombie, ILL. D.. D. c. L., president of the university.
 Fletcher Bascom Dressler Fh, D.. dean of the summer school.
 James Harris Fitts, ILL. D.. treas urer of the university.
 ]. c. Persons, bursar-registrar of the university.
 Ora Ioneene Smith, university librar ian.
 Mary George, assistant university li- brarian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
pr,ncb Rank system Condemned

With 90 members present as represen- tatives of the B banks in Group of the state association, the bankers of north Alabama went on record Thursday even ing by the adoption of resolutions con demning the branch bank system and re- iterated their opposition to the postal say ings bank bill which has pa ssed the upper house of Congress.
 The meeting was preliminary to the meeting of the state association in Bir- mingham in May, and at that time It IS probable that resolutions similar to those adopted here will be passed. It is said that the system is harmful to banking and that legislation will be asked to vir- tually prohibit branch banking in Ala bama.
 It is proposed that every branch bank in the state should have separate cap ital of not less than $15.000 a separate board of directors and loan committee and publish statements separate from that of the parent bank. The resolu- tions further state that every state bank should be examined at least twice each year and publish five statements, that each branch bank should be examined separately and be governed by the same reserve and maximum loan requirements now required by the national banks.
 Addresses were made on this subject by State President McElderry Of Talla- dega. Secretary McLane Hilton of Pell City, Thomas l.. Kilby and others, the meeting being presided over by Arthur Welborn, vice president of the state association, and president Of this group.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
CAPT, THOMPSON
 DIES AT ANN|STON Prominent Citizen Passes Away After Extended Illness KAPLAN WILL IS FILED Deceased Leaves Large sums to Chari- ty-kiIby Says Union Men Are for
 Him--Branch Bank system
 Is Condemned
KAPLAN WILL IS FILED

Anniston, March 11.-(speeial) )--After several months of suffering, Capt. R. P. Thomson. who recently returned from 9 sojourn in Florida. died at Sellers hos rital, in this city, this morning. Fune- ral services will be held at his late res- dence on Tyler Hill tomorrow morning. and the body will be inferred at Oxford cemetery, Elks and Knights of Pythias officiating in the final obsequies. pr. J. w. Stagg will conduct the house service.
 Captain Thomson is survived by Mrs. Jeanette Thomson, his third wife, and five children, Cohen Thomson of Cln- ton. Tex. John Thomson of Memphis, Joe Frank, and Miss Nell Thomson of this city, all the children of his second wife, who was a Miss Mary Scott, an estimable Christian woman. He also has a brother, Raleigh Thomson, of Mem phis, and three half-brothers, Frank, Ho- mer and Arnold Thomson, of Wetumpka, 1exarkana and Electric, respectively.
 The deceased was one of the eitys leading mea, and his active pallbearers will be Mayor J. l.. Wilkie, Judge John Pelham. w. l.. McCaa. w. H. McKelroy, F. l.. Blackmon, c. W. Dysart. J. NJ. Slattery and J. B. Shelnutt of the local Elks lodge the honorary pallbearers be- ing Capt. J. F. Smith, A. W. Bell, J. C. Sproull. D. T. Goodwin, George E. Cater. W. c. Tunstall. J. W. Conner, o. II. Parker and S. L. Crook.
 R. P. Thomson was born in Tallapoosa county in 1852. He early came to OK ford, of which city he was several times mayer. He established the Thomason Grocery company. and after his busi- ness had grown 10 wholesale dimensions he moved to Anniston, where he erected commodious structure and did a four ishing business until fire brought it 10 an end. He was an active figure in pol itics, having headed both the county and district executive committees of the democratic party, and at one time he lacked only a few votes from one county of securing the democratic nomination for Congress. Captain Thomson was universally beloved He was an active member of the Oxford Presbyterian church, and gave literally of his means for the support of the cause of Chris tianity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
farms might care for under normal

 farms might care for under normal conditions.
 The morning train coming to this city from the mountain was loaded to the limit with those who came to ap- pear before the grand jury. The major portion of these came to give evidence in reference to the violations of the prohibition laws that have been reported from Mountainboro.
 raid Was made this morning on the home Of John Stull, a negro, and 61 bottles of beer were secured. The quantity of the liquor being greater than the officers were prepared to transport to the sheriff's office Stull, who operates a cleaning and pressing establishment, hitehed up his horse and took the stuff to the courthouse him self. He contends that he had the beer for his own use and that none was sold or intended for sale. Just what evidence the officers may have of his having violated the law is not known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
New Candidate in Colbert

Shefneld, March u.-(Special )-Mayor w. R. Weston of Sheffield has made a formal announcement of his candidacy Tor probate judge of Colbert county. Cap tain Weston has held several offices of trust. He was twice a member of the commissioners court, was the first treas urer of Sheffield, filling that office two terms, and has served as member of the county school board. Coming into the office of mayor after the dispensary reve- nues were cut off. he has nevertheless met the city's obligations as they came due. and the schools have not been all lowed to suffer Captain Weston's oppo- rent for the office is Judge o. G. Simp- son. the present incumbent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
 Big Revival Meeting

Decatur. March Il. = Especially Mucli interest Is being manifested in the re- vival meeting that is being conducted at the Central Baptist church in New De- catur by Evangelist William L. Walker of Atlanta. Services are being held at 10 a. m. and at 730 D. m. each day. Large numbers of people are attending, and many have asked for prayers and there have been several conversions. The Rev. Dr. c. L. Yates. pastor of this church where the services are being held, is lending valuable assistance in the services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
Nearly Ready for Census

Decatur March 11.--(Specia.)--T. P. Wood of Hartselle. United States census supervisor for this district, was in the De- caturs today. He says that he expects the appointment of his enumerators now any day All the lists of enumerators and the proper recommendations were sert to the department at Washington some time ago. The enumerators will con- mence work here April 15. MT. Wood has his office in Hartselle, where he re- ciJes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
Looks Brirht for O,yeaI

Florence, March u.-(Special.)-To get line on how Lauderdale county, Col. Emmet O'Neal's home county, will vote in the coming gabernatorial election, q poll of the grand jury now in session was taken today. Of the IS members were for MT. O'Neal. 5 for Mr. Mallory, and , non-committal. It is estimated that this county will cast 23Oc votes on May 2, and taking the vote of the grand jury as a. basis. O'Neal's majority will be some thing over 800.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
Mrs. Cynthia Jamison Dies

Florence, March Il. - (Special) Y The death of Mrs. Cynthia Jamison Smitl;, wife of Clark Smith. occurred this morn ing at 5:15 o'clock, after an illness of one week Mrs. Smith was 5l years old, and had for the past four years made her home with her daughter. Mrs. Oscar Finney. She is survived by her husband, her daughter, Mrs. Finney; brother. Jack Jamison of Russellville. and three sisters. Mrs. Lena Youngblood of Flor cnce, and Mrs. Sam Bowen and Mrs George Bowen of Russeilville. Mrs. Smith had many friends in Florence. Tuscumbia and Moulton, her former homes. The funeral will be held tomorrow at l p. m., from the Finney home, and the inter- nent will be in Oakwood cemetery, Tus- Cumbia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
People Must Help Themselves
IF STRUGGLE TO PREVENT SPREAD OF CONSUMPTION
 IS TO BE REALLY SUCCESSFUL

being by the various societies study avoid will impossible the full 
 of a or consumption
  quickly following is founce Oil eight Whisky we'll teaspoonful The ingredients and can be bought in good
 is " of Cncnn of that is curabe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
Negro Charged With Arson

Huntsville, March 11.-(Special. )-Lot Sneed, a negro from the Whitesburg pre- cinct. has been lodged in jail here on q charge of arson and it is believed that he is one of the barn burners who have been operating in that neighborhood dur ing the winter. Several barns have been destroyed. Sneed is charged with setting fire to the barn of Larry White, and the evidence against him is said to be con lIlei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
shouman Wins Law Suit

Florence, March 11.-(Special) )-The jury in the case of D. M. Snowman against pr. J. M. Pearson returned verdict late Thursday afternoon in favor of the plain- tiff, fixing the damages at Si22. Show man sued for sG00 alleged to be due him for work done for Dr. Peerson on the cid corn exchange. pr. Poerson had ten- dered him sl2O, which he refused to ac- cept.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
Craft in the City

The Alabama good roads meeting, set for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. is going to be the greatest thing of it's kind ever held in the south thinks John Craft of Mobile, president, who is in the city to assist in making the arrangements. On Tuesday there will be an automobile parade over 50 miles of the county. covering what is said to be the most thorough system of modern roads in the south. However, this is only about one-fifth the length of the good roads in the county. Lunch will be served on the way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
New Barge Line a Go

An independent boat line has been or ganized by local merchants and bids are now being received for the equipment which will be a tow boat and four large barges. The capital stock will be s50,d of which s30,o00 is secured. Offices will be at Montgomery, with an agent at Mo- bile. The plan further contemplates six barges. two to be at Montgomery and two at Mobile with two on the way all the time. Each barge will carry 20 carloads of freight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
c.nt. walden for Legislature

Decatur, March u.-(Special.) )-Capt
 Dan Walden of New Decatur, the old war-horse of Morgan" has at last an rounced as candidate for the Legsla- ture from this county, at the solicitation of many of his friends throughout the county, and especially at the request of the old soldiers. Some years ago Captain Walden was member of the state leg islatlire. and during his term of office did much for the relief of the old soldiers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
U,jop Men Back KiIby

Something rather out of the ordinary in politics will be the action of Thomas E. Kilby, candidate for the state sem ate. in answering the charge that he IS not supported by union labor. by pub fishing a list containing the names Of 'S3 union laborers and workingmen who have signed pledges to support him in his race
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
Colonel O,NeaI to Sneak

Col. Emmet O'Neal, candidate for gov ernor, will speak at the Grand theatre Monday night, at which time there will be grand rally Of his forces. Quite a number of leaders from this section and to the south will be here to have part in the rally. Jesse Stallings, who is here for a day or two, says the claim of 35,000 majority made by the ONeal manager. J. Lee Long, is not oyerestimating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
Leake Appoints Appraisers

w. F. Leake, who was recently appoint ed trustee for the Woodstock Iron Works, the millon-dollar corporation owning fur naces in this city, has appointed Paul J. Murphy. former manager; w. l.. Me Caa. former auditor, and George B. Ran dolph, a prominent Anniston land expert, as appraisers of the property, which will be offered for sale at meeting Of the creditors in the office of the referee in bankruptcy in Birmingham on March "A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
rrank Harrison Dies

Tuscumbia, March i1.-tSpecial )-Frank Harrison, a wellknown citizen of Leigh ton. died suddenly yesterday at his home in that city, from the bursting or blood vessel in his throat MT. liar rison was ss years old. He leaves wife and two children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Judge Samuel Weaver as candi- date for Sheriff of Jefferson county, sub- feet to action of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
Wretched Manhood averted by

the Monitor Sheath. No matter from what point of view you may consid CT life, your boy will be only parti- ally successful or a dismal failure, unless safeguarded against evil tendencies. Physically speaking our greatest enemy is self. Endeavor to have your boy to be a whole man when he is supposed to be one rather than an imitation. Don't let artificial modesty keep you from doing your sacred duty for those who are to perpetuate the race. Be- gin at the age of three years. Write today for information. Address Monitor Sheath, Box 6, Station V, New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12

hereby announce myself a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county subject to democratic primary to be held on April A.
 GEORGE B. WARD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
Mr.. J. A. Mcconnell Dies

Livingston, March 11.-tSpecial)-- Mrs. McConnell wife of J. A. McCon- nell, died here today at noon. She leaves husband and four children, all grown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
sUNIoR JUDGE CRIMINAL CoURT

I hereby announce myself candidate for senior judge of the criminal court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 FRANK CATALAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12

I hereby announce myself candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to democratic primary to be held on April 4
 TOM POUND.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12

Judee William F. Fort announces him self as candidate for senior judge of the criminal court of Jefferson county subiect to the action of the democratic primary, April 4, 1910. W
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12

man and A. H. Shepperd, the trustees Of MT. Kaplan's estate, are relieved or the necessity of making bond ana are gwen broad discretionary powers in the set clement of the estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
JUST A REMINDER.

Easter is on March 27. Spe- cial sale begins today. All pure wool, fancy weave serge Suits made to order, $12.75-local tailors ask $25.0 for same gar ments. SINGER $, 107 N. 2Oth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.

M'ADORY-I hereby announce can- didate for sheriff of Jefferson county, sub- lect to the action of the democratic pri- mary April 4. 1910.
 1-1S-tf WALTER K. MADORY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
roR sTArE SENATE

hereby announce myself d candi- date for the state senate from Jeffer- son county subject to ths actlon or the democratic primary.
 HUcil MORROW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
,,IncE OF CITY coURT.

| hereby announce myself as candi- date for reelection as one of the judges of the city court of Birmingham, subject to inc action of the democratic primary.
 c. w. FERGUSON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
.uJDGE OF CIRCUIT CouRT

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 ?. 1910 E. c. CROW.
 I hereby announce myself a candi- date for Judge of the Circuit Court or Jefferson county, subject to the ac- tion of the democratic primary.
 JOHN c. CARMICHAEL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
FOR CLERK AND REGIsTE

hereby announce myself candidate For clerk and register of the city court Of Birmingham, subject to the action of the democratic primary. April A. 1910.
 SAM l.. BLAKE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12

{ am a candidate for judge of the city
 eourt of Birmingham. subject to the ac-
 tion of the democratic primary. JOHN T. GLOVER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
FOR AuDIT0R.

hereby announce myself as a can 6idate for reelection for auditor of Jefferson county. subject to the action Of the democratic primary. NJ
 ROBT. A. MORRIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
For County Solicitor.

I hereby announce myself candidate for the office of solicitor of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem- ecratic primary. DAN A. GREENE.
 H. P. Hefin announces himself candidate for reelection to the office of Solicitor for Jefferson county, sub feet to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12
For Judge City Court of Besseme

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Judge of the City Court of Bessemer, subject to action of democratic primary
 J. c. B. GWIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-12

William Jackson. candidate for re-elec- ton as Judge of the City Court of Besse- mer, subject to action of the democratic marty. Will appreciate your support.