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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
RIVER is NEARING
THE DANGER LINE
ALABAMA RIVER Is RISING RAPID
LY AT sELMA-ENTERTAI
OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
RAINY WEATHER CONTINUES

Selma, July 5.-(Special.) 1.-The heavy
rains in Georgia and the northeastern
part of the state over the basin which
feeds the Alabama river during the past
few days are causing that stream to con-
tinue to rise steadily at this point. The
river Is predicted to reach the 35-foot
stage by tomorrow morning and may
continue to rise for the next few days.
The 35-foot stage is the danger line at
this point, and If the river rises any be-
yond that stage many acres of land south
of Selma will be inundated and the loss
to crops will be large.
The first entertainment to be given
by the Chamber of Commerce will be a
smoker, which will take place at the Cen
trail City club tomorrow evening. About
200 tickets at 81 each have already been
sold for this smoker and the entertain
ment promises to be one of the best OF its
kind ever given In Selma. Capt Lloyd M.
Hooper, chairman of the entertainment
committee of the chamber of commerce,
has completed all of the arrangements
for the entertainment. l.. E. Jeffries Will
act as master of ceremonies during the
evening and short talks upon different
subjects will be made by number of
business men.
The rains of the past two weeks
throughout central Alabama continue, and
In many places the precipitation Is heavy
every day. The rains are causing grass
to grow rapidly and Is retarding farm OPP
erations The present outlook for good
cotton crop in this section at present Is
very bad and the farmers are very much
disheartened over the prospects.
Monday night the members of the Har-
mony club delightfully."- entertained with
a large and brilliant dance, which was
given complimentary to number of VS.
ittnr Young women. About 30 couples par
ticipated In the dance and the march was
led by Jerome Siegle, who was gracefully
assisted by Miss Corinne Leva. During
the evening fruit punch was enjoyed and
at the intermission delicious brick cream
and cakes were served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
KNIGHT RESISTS
BANKRUPTCY MOVE

Huntsville, July 5.-(Special.)- John
w. Knight of the bankrupt firm of
Knight, Yancey & Co., has filed In the
United States clerks office here de-
murrer to the petition of J. P. Man
ming, John M. Scott, Smith, Edwards
& Co., and other creditors who seek
to have John w. Knight adjudged as
an Involuntary bankrupt.
Motion is made to strike out para
graph of the petition on the grounds
that it is vague indefinite and incon-
elusive and wholly insufficient as an
allegation of bankruptcy in that 1t
fails to specify the property disposed
of and falls to specify that the same
was disposed of within four months
of the filing of said petition The pc
titioner demurs also because the char
acter of claims is not set forth. the
petition does not show when they be-
came due. whether or not they are
barred by the statute of limitations
or whether or not they are against
John w. Knight as an individual or
as a member of the firm of Knight,
Yancey g. Co., also that the petition
does not show that the alleged fraud
ulent transfers were made with in
tent to defraud- future creditors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
News of Marion

Marion, July 5.-(Special. 1.-The Fourth
of July passed quietly here, Rain fell
at intervals throughout the day. The
citizens barbecue at the Carlisle place
a few miles west Of town. was well rep.
resented by visitors from Greensboro an6
Uniontown. 1t was necessary to canoe
the ball games and tournament on ac-
cont of rain.
1t has been raining in this county daily
for more than a month, and with the late
conultion of crops there exists the poor
est prospect for cotton crop shown
in many years.
C. H. Woods a former citizen of Ma
rion. died in Mississippi Sunday night
His remains reached here today and were
buried In the city cemetery.
The city board of trustees has let the
contract for an additional room to be
added to the city school building, In or
der to meet the demand caused by the
increase In number of children of school
age. This will add an additional men,
Der to the faculty.
The marriage of Miss Maude Lester
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
MAKING PLANS FOR
FULLER FUNERAL

Sorrento, Me-, July 6-Message of con-
dolence from friends of the late Chief
Justice Fuller to the family at their
summer home here continued to arrive
today at Bar Harbor by the hundreds
None Of the message were made public
upon request of Mrs. Nathaniel Francis,
the only one of Mr.. Fuller's Ave daugh-
tiers who is here.
Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes
will be the official representative of the
United tSates supreme court at the fu-
neral services tomorrow. He and Thomas
Hubbard of New York, who is expected
to be present will act as pallbearers.
The other will be selected from among
the residents of Sorrento.
The services will be conducted by James
e. Freeman, who will accompany the
body to Graceland cemetery, where In
terment will be made. According to pres
ent plans the pallbearers will include JUS
tice Holmes General Hubbard. President
William Dewitt Hyde of Boston college
and Chief Justice Fullers son-in-laW,
Hugh c. Wallace of Tacoma, Wash, and
Nathaniel Francis of Washington, D. c.
The body of the late Chief Justice Full
Ter will be placed by the side of his wife,
who died six years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
TORRENTIAL RAINS
In ETOWAH COUNTY
THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF COTTON
AND CORN FLOODED-sOFT DRINK
STAND CLOSED UNDER AN IN
JUNCTION

Gadsden, July 5-(Special.)-One of the
section passed over Cout's Bend and
Pollard's Bend yesterday. According to
the reports the rain fell In torrents and
was like cloudburst In its fury. The
deluge lasted for more than an hour
and flooded everything. Thousands Of
acres of cotton and corn are reported as
seriously damaged and in many instances
practically ruined. The river here has
reached a 15-foot stage and Is now re
ceding but as a result of the precipita-
ton up stream will probably rise again
by tomorrow.
Because of the rain and threatening
weather the crowds that were expected
here for the celebration of the Fourth
were decidedly not SO large as antici-
pated Still there were several thousand
people out at the park to enjoy the pro-
gramme of sport that had been arranged
for the entertainment of the visitors. With
the exception of the arrest of a few who
celebrated too freely with liquor the
day passed quietly enough.
The solicitor of Marshall county, Mack
Killcrease, secured an injunction from
the court of Judge Disque in this county
yesterday for the closing of a store and
soft drink stand at Guntersville, which
was giving officers of the county trouble.
This was the place of Pick Roden, who
has been arrested number of times and
convicted of violating the prohibition
law but who always made bond and ap-
pealed.
Three negroes who were arrested some
time ago for violation of the prohibition
laws, because they operated blind tiger
on train that brought load of negro
excursionists here from Birmingham, are
on trial in the county court today. The
first to face the court was B. Huffman
and the next was the Rev s. ]. Jackson
who was in direct charge of the car of
wet goods. Another negro named Phifer
Is also a member of the party and will
be given hearing as soon as the case
against jackson is disposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
BOY IS KILLED BY
STROKE OF LIGHTNING

Scottsboro, July 5.-(Special During a
terrific electrical storm here last evening
Columbus Owen. the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles II. Owen, was struck and in
stantly killed at their home at Aspel
near this place Young Owen was sit
ting on the porch when struck. He was
about 20 years of age and unmarried.
The continued rainfall in this section
has greatly retarded the farmers and
the crops are in a bad shape. Cotton
Is very small. as is also corn. In a num-
Der Of instances corn that was planted
over four different times has been
drowned out and as a consequence the
farmers are quite blue over the pros
poets.
]. c. Jacobs, president of the ]. c.
Jacobs Banking company Of this place,
will open up a bank at Bridgeport, this
county. at an early date. Mr.. Jacobs Is
one of the richest men In this section
and is fine business man and the
Bridgeport bank will have strong back
ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
BR0DERICK WILL
AGAIN GIVE BOND

Springfield. ILL.,. July 5.-John G.
Broderick, state senator, of Chicago. in
dicted last week on the charge "bribng
State Senator d. W. Holslaw to vote
for United States Senator Loriner," will
give bond tomorrow morning in the
sum of $4,000. Word has been received
by States Attorney Burk that Repre-
sentative Joseph S. Clark of Vandalia,
named In the confession of Represcn-
tative Charles A. White as one of the
bathroom boys at the time of the al
legged distribution of the jack pot fund
at st. Louis, would be here tomorrow
morning to give bond In the sum Of
$4,000.
Clark and Senators Holtslaw and
Pemberton last week were again In
dicted on charges of conspiring to
solicit brides in awarding the furniture
contract to the Ford & Johnson Co.. Of
Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
New. Of Eufaula

Eufaua, July 5-(SpeciaD-The down.
pour of rain which continued the great
err portion of the day married the pleas
ures that SO many Of the citizens antic-
ipated yesterday. The entertainment at
the theatre had to be called off and
the match game Of ball was tedious on
account of the heaviness of the grounds.
Invitations are being extended to an
elegant reception at the Clayton home
Wednesday evening honoring Congress
man Henry D. Clayton and his bride.
The occasion points to an interesting and
brilliant one and will be largely at
tended.
Rev. J. w. Weaver of Greensboro will
hold camp meeting at Blue Springs
which will begin on the evening of July
10 and continue for the period Of ten
days. The meeting will mark new
departure In religious worship in that
section.
The river here has been constantly
rising and Is now covering many OF the
lowlands along it's course. If the rain
continues much longer the damage to
crops will be heavy
A farmers institute to be held here
tomorrow Is being contemplated with
much interest and pleasure. Distinguish
cd speakers from Auburn will address
the gathering upon subjects of great i'm.
portancc to farmers and the occasion
promises to be largely attended
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
Etched All Summer
Skin Troubles Cause Great AEgravn-
fion In Hot Weather-Unneces-


sary If Poslnm Is Used
Frequently skin trouble appearing
in the spring and allowed to remain un-
checked will AFFORD cause for intense
itching all summer long When poslam.
the new skin remedy, is first applied
all itching is stopped, Inflammation is
allayed, the burning skin is cooled and
comforted
For the prompt relief and cure of the
many forms of eczema, acne. letter
BARRIERS itch and all other skin trou-
bles poslam has proved the most ef11-
client healing agent yet evolved. In the
lesser affections, such as pimples, RED
noses, complexion blemishes, rash,
scalp trouble, itching feet, ETC.. results
are seen overnight. but small guam
tity being required. Nothing is SO good
for sunburn and mosquito bites)
A special 50-cent package of poslam
IL prepared for minor uses, and this, as
we'll as the regular 50 jar, is on sale by
all druggists, particularly JACOBS
Pharmacy. But no one is asked to
purchase poslam without first obtain
ing sample package, which will be
sent by mall, free of charge, upon re-
quest by the Emergency Laboratories,
81 West 25th street. New York City
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
News of Bay Minette

Bay Minette, July 5-(Special.) 1.-The
Bay Minette regulars twice met defeat
in their ball games Monday. In the
morning they were defeated at Foley In
a close game by the score of to l..
In the afternoon the local players went
to Summerdale. where they were again
defeated, the score being 9 to 1. In the
evening the players and fans returned
to Foley for the dance and reception.
Fully 100 fans accompanied the players.
In the afternoon athletic events were
held at both Foley and Summerdale.
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and Albert Pitts occurred at the family
residence near Felix the Rev. P. v.
Bomar of Marion performing the cere-
mony.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Francis Hogen
have announced the engagement of their
daughter. Elizabeth, to Mr.. John E. Dun
away of Dallas county. the wedding to
take place the latter part of July.
The Methodist district conference closed
on Sunday after a three days session.
Sunday morning all the churches of Ma
rion were given to the visiting ministers.
The Rev. DR.. Sledge of the Southern
university delivered the morning sermon
at the Baptist church and at night union
services were held at the Methodist
church. and he again delivered an inter-
esting sermon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06

Florence. July 6.-(Special.) Mrs. Polly
Three. a lady of 50 years.. died Sunday
at her home in Lauderdale county, and
was buried at noon yesterday in Austin
cemetery. Mrs. Three was the mother
of Weakley and James Three and Mrs.
Roach, and several other children. Eigh-
teen months ago she attended the funeral
of her eldest daughter. who was 70 years
old.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
seaboard Train wrecked

Jacksonville, Fla, July 5.-Seaboard
Jacksonville to Cedar Key. was wrecked
at Marietta yesterday afternoon, En-
gineer George L. Granger and Fireman
VIII Johnson being killed. The engine
hit a COW and turned over, pinping the
engineer and fireman underneath. One
passenger was injured internally.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
summer Home Catche. Fire

Huntsville, July 5.-(SpeciaI THE
summer home Of Robert c. Chase oil
Monte Sano was damaged by fire yes
terday afternoon. The blaze started
in the kitchen and the destruction of
the whole house was prevented by the
mountain bucket brigade.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
Primitive Baptist Home

Huntsville. July 5.-(Special 1.-The
national home of the Primitive Baptist
association of the United States is rap
idly nearing completion. The last brick
was laid with ceremonies yesterday
afternoon, and an address was delivered
by Rev. r. S. McCloud of Mobile
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
Children,s Day Celebration

Hamilton, July 5.-(Special)-At the
Methodist church Sunday a beauti-
full children's day programme was rem
dered by the Sunday school pupils I'M
der the direction of Miss Ida Fite and
Miss Lille Pearce. A nice collection
was taken for the Orphans Home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
MORGAN COUNTY
CROPS LOOK BAD
SOLID WEEK OF RAIN HAS DONE
SERIOUS DAMAGE-DOG LAW Is
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL-BoND
ELECTION

Hartselle, July 5-(speciaD-A solid
week of rain has put the promising crop
condition in this section of country In
4 bad way. Especially is this true along
the Flint river and its tributaries. Bot
tom corn along the creek routes in the
lowlands has been overflowed In some
instances for the third time and most OF
It waist high. Crops that were clean
before the rain set in are now foul with
grass and weeds and when the rain sub
sides and pretty weather sets in
thorough working and hoeing must be
done again. Much of the oats cut Is
still in the fields and rotting, No thresh-
anR has been done to date.
Tho mayor and board of aldermen
passed last night a dog law for the
town. The law becomes effective on
July 49, The law provides that all dogs
roaming the streets shall be put to death.
1t also provides that where there is good
reason to believe that dog has been
bitten by a mad dog, and the owner
thereof fails to kill 1t, the dog shall
be killed at once; and the owner thereof
fined not less than $50 nor more than
$500 This, law was FASTENED from the
fact that several dogs have appeared in
this town recently. biting many of the
dogs.
The Fourth of July was quietly cele-
brated here yesterday. The day was
spent in quiet amusement. At the ball
park a double-header was played be-
tween Hartselle and Sheffield teams.
The score of the first game was to
] In favor of the locals. The last game
was the prettiest and fastest game seen
here this season, each side scoring three
runs in the seventh inning, and, try as
they would, no other runner from either
side was ever able to cross the rubber.
The largest attendance since the ball
park was built was on hand to see the
game.
Hartselle has a series Of three games
with the Alabama City team. The games
will be played next Monday, Tuesday
and "Wednesday here.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene johnson have
returned from Alberqurque, N. M. They
left Hartsele several months ago for
Mrs. Johnson's health.
At meeting of the mayor and board
of aldermen held last night it was ar
ranged to call an election to be held
thirty days from date to vote on bonds,
with which to build system of sewer
age, lights and waterworks. 1t Is not
believed that there will be very much
opposition to the measure. Hartselle is
growing and these municipal conven-
fences are matters that are forcing
themselves forward for solution.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
News of Maylene

Maylene, July 5-(SpeciaD-The Fourth
of July was a great day in Maylene
Both morning trains were crowded with
incoming visitors, and many others came
afoot. in wagons, buggies, horse back
and steer back.
At 1870 on an open air platform there
was public installation Of the newly
elected officers of the Masonic lodges
of Maylene, Montevallo and Livings-
ton. w. F. Aldrich of Aldrich, acted as
worshipful master, and in addition made
an excellent address. and in the after
noon there was another greatly enjoyed
address by Mrs. w. ]. Saller, of West
End, grand worthy matron Of the East
ern Stars.
Under the trees long table had been
built, and on this a bountiful repast was
spread ard quickly consumed.
After dinner there were races and an
interesting baseball game between the
Maylene and Piper teams. The home
team won.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
pick.rd Charged with Assault

Huntsville. July 5.-(Special)-
Vaughn Pickard, a young man of the
city, has been lodged in jail on
charge of assault with intent to MUIR
der Vaughn struck an old man named
Jordan on the head with a soda pop
bottle
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
INTEREST
IN THE BOND ISSUE
McDowell's Recent Interview
Widely Discussed
POLICE HAVE BUSY DAY
for Going to the Big Convention
Mt DetrOit-Other News and
Personals of Ensley

The recent interview of Alderman M.
H. Mcdowell. giving his views on the
proposed 81, ZOO, 900 bond issue for schools
and crematory for Greater Birmingham
has been the subject of much comment in
Ensley and generally his views have been
heartily Endorsed.
A decided opposition to the bond issue
appears to have developed, though many
are reserving their decision until after
the meeting of the City Council, which
convenes tonight.
The advocates of the bond issue, it is
stated, win make a fight in the coun-
ell for the bond issue to be submitted to
the people for approval or rejection, and
1t is understood will present many reasons
why 1t should be approved. 1t seems to
be conceded the question of the bond
issue is vital one and that careful con-
sideration as suggested by Mr.. Mcdowell
will be given the important measure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
Ensley Personals


Ex-Mayor T. T. Huey of Bessemer was
in the city today on business.
Mrs. Max P. Nelson will entertain the
Ensley Highlands Bridge club tonight at
her residence on Avenue l.
The condition of Miss Pauline Sugg,
who has been seriously Ill for several
days, is much improved.
Ed Billings, who has been assistant
plumbing inspector for several months,
has resigned his position to accept the
management of the Home Plumbing COM
pany, recently organized.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Gulas who died Monday, was inferred
yesterday at Oakland.
Mrs. Henry Keller and children will
leave today for Tuscaloosa on a visit to
relatives.
E. C. Mandy and W. w. Wilson have
returned from Chicago, where they at
tended the Master Plumbers association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
Busy Session of Police Court

A busy session of the police court was
held yesterday, following the Fourth of
July festivities. Among the numerous
cases were several of disorderly conduct,
growing out of the recent pugilistic fiasco
at Reno r. Wilson of Pratt City was
fined $50 for violating the prohibition
law. Tom Hale, who was charged with
the same offense, was fined $50 and 80
days on the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06

WHY
Don't you get the big Auto
Wagon and take your family
out? Call Charles Transfer Co.
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The Ensley lodge Of Elks held an In
terestng meeting last night, which was
we'll attended. Much business was trans
acted, as the lodge meets only once a
month during the heated term. The ap-
preaching meeting of the grand lodge,
which convenes in Detroit, Mich, was
the subject of discussion. The next meet
ing of the lodge will be the first Monday
in August, when several candidates Will
be initiated.
The ofricers-elect of Steel City lodge
were duly installed last night by Chan
cellor Commander T. J. Kennemer. At
the next meeting of the lodge number
of candidates will be initiated in the
ranks of the order
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
New School site Probable
over Five Inches of Rain

Rain began falling again in Admission
and vicinity this morning, and thu
record thus far shows that there has
been total precipitation Of 5.34 during
the past week. the heaviest occurring
last Thursday, when LII inches fell,
which was excessive. 1t has been ovor
two weeks since the farmers were able
to do real effective work In their fields
and the result of the increased rains
has been most keenly felt The roads
are In an almost impossible condition In
many places, and interurban auto travel
has been completely stopped.
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Farmer. should eat mors oatmeal.

Farmers should eat mors oatmeal.
Although the farmer Of today Is abls
70 buy almost anything he wants to
wear or eat he isn't paying enough
attention to food vaIdes when 1t comes
to his own table.
He feeds his stock carefully, avoids
over-feeding and selects the stock food
that he believes will give the best re.
turns instrength and general efficiency.
II he has been watching the exten.
sive researches and experiments ON
the question of the best human food
for muscle and brain he will heed the
advice from all sides to "eat more
Quaker Oats"
Quaker Oats is mentioned because
It is recognized in this country and
Europe as the best Of all oatmeals.
Feeding farm hands on Quaker Oats
means getting more work out of them
than II you feed them on anything
else. 6l