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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
HIGH SCHOOL BOARD GREAT EVENT AT CUBA

Cuba, August 3.--(Special )-The un- usual experience of entertaining a gov ernor has been the lot of Cuba today when the school board, consisting of the governor, state superintendent of education and auditor, visited Cuba. prospective to the location of the county high school. Without spstian or bonn bast, more than 800 citizens gathered in Wards grove to meet the commission and urge Cuba as the proper place available for the high school
 Governor O'Neal was introduced to the people by the mayor and made an excellent address on the needs of the county and what he hoped to accomplish while in office
 Superintendent of Education Willing ham followed the governor in a brief speech, asserting his belief in the need of better rural schools and the im- portance of providing for them. His remarks, while brief, were given close and attentive hearing.
 The advantages of Cuba as loca- to the commission by the mayor, who made out a strong ease in favor of this place.
 The party left Cuba in the after noon for York and went from there to Geiger. They will return to Montgom- cry Saturday and will give the matter final consideration and announce their decision Monday or Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
SCHOOL FACULTY
Complete Corps Teachers for Line.
 vile School

Iineville, August s.-(SpeciaD Super intendent John R. Mccain of the North East Alabama Agricultural and Indus trial Institute has nominated. and the state board of control have elected, the following teachers for the ensuing year, which opens September s. 1911:
 Superintendent, John R. Mccain, Earl W. Barnes. CrawfordsvilleS Indiana. az rioulture and sciences; ]. H. Paschali, Oxford, Miss, modern languages, Eng fish and history. Miss Bessie Carmi- Chael, Goodwater. Ala, mathematics and Latin Miss Corinne Nicely, domestic science and expression; Miss Francis Thweatt Talladega, grade work; Mrs. A. c. Smith, Lineville, (supernumerary), grade work, and Miss Jamie B. Davis Thomasville, music and voice.
 The last legislature merged the college here into the Northeast Alabama Agri- cultural and Industrial institute. the first Of it's kind in the state, and it is pre- dicted that it will command a large num- her of boarding pupils from all sections of the state. A handsome new bulletin will be out In a few days.
 A. H. Draper of Oxford, died at the Tcwies hotel at this place early yester- day morning as a result of apoplexy He was stricken four five days prior to his death. His remains were carried to his old home at Oxford for inter- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
WOMEN TALK ID
 THE ADVERTISERS

Boston, August 3.-Following busy convention day, the 5000 delegates to the seventh annual meeting of the As sociated Advertising Clubs of America went to the Point of Pines tonight and discussed an ld-fashioned New Eng land clam bake anI shore dinner.
 The programme of the day was unique as 1t was the first occasion in the history of the organization when women have taken a prominent part. Harriet Chalmers Adams of Washing ton spoke at the morning meeting, and Helen Mar Shaw Thomson of Chicago was the center of interest at the aft ernoon session.
 Mrs Shaw-Thomson explained the in ter-relations of advertising with daily bread in a pleasing manner. She said:
 'Ihe greatest possible testimony that advertising is all economy to the con snmer Is the fact that a great majority of the women purchasers of the world favor advertised goods Women are ac- knowledzed to be good buyers. If they felt they did not receive full value for their money In advertised goods they would not buy them"
 Toronto Winnipeg, winston-Salem, N. C.. and Portland, Ore, all launched booms for the next convention. but Dallas Tex still holds the lead with many delegates. The Texans announced today that Gov sfnor Colquitt of Texas would arrive here soon to ask the convention to come to Dallas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
NEWS OF ROANOKE

Roanoke, August 3-(Speclal) )-Prof. L. NJ. Stevenson and family of Center and the Rev. Fl. NJ. Stevenson and family of Huntsville arrived today to spend short while with the families of Editor o. H. Stevenson and Dr. w. W. Stevenson, mak- ing a complete family reunion.
 Professor Paschall of Mississippi, who had been elected to the second place on the faculty of Roanoke college, has re- signed to accept another position. Miss Zoe Dobbs has been elected to succeed him and has accepted the position. Miss Ucal Stevens has been reelected on the faculty. No principal for the school has yet been secured.
 Invitations have been issued by MT. and Mrs. A. c. Park to the marriage of their daughter, Ruby, to Prof James Arthur Parrish, the ceremony to occur at S:3O Thursday evening, August IT. aThe bride- elect taught at Vivian theA past two years while Professor Parrish is prin- oipal of the Randolph County High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Weather Conditions

The southwestern barometric depres- of the central valleys, attended by gen- eral rains over the upper Missouri val- leys, the Ohio valley and lake states, and in the South Atlantic and east gulf states. It is still cloudy in the middle and west gulf states, but no precipita- ton was reported from those parts, except in extreme southern Louisiana.
 The principal center of the low pres sure area is in Minnesota and the Da- kotas. There the barometers read rath- CT low, and the gradient is steep, re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04

ployed in families, female, 2; unem- pIoyed in families, single male, 22; un- employed in families, female ie' to- tai, 49.
 Families helped in work 3o' pooks, o' food, 53; clothing [; shoes, 3; rent, o; fur- niture, A. milk and eggs, U meoioai atten- ton, IS; sent to hospital, 8; burial 7; medi- cine. 19; coal, H. lodging, IA; moving to better quarters, 2; transportation. IA; ad- vice only, g; helped to locate U; sent to in- stitution, 16 refused, ss; stood for rent 1; total 255.
 Telegrams sent 15; telegrams received. T. letters on case work sent, 3l letters on ease work received, IT; total, 70.
 E,muloyment Permanent work ob- tained men, g. women. Il; boys, 0; over IA years of age, 4; permanent work op- tained, o; girls, O. over IA years of age, O; temporary work obtained men, g. ltempor- arv work obtained women, 2: otal, B.
 Field work: Calls made b' sitor 16o; relief given, 255 total, As.
 Applied for transportatit granted, &: refused, 30; total 76.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
POLO PLAYERS OFF ON VOYAGE
Nautical Experience Learned on Hur-
 ricane Deck of BrOnchO

San Francisco, August 3--Three promi- nent California polo players Cyril Tobin, oeorge Parsons and Perce Seby, will start tooay on voyage to Santa Cruz Tn 2)-foot boat, the smallest craft. it IS announced, that ever started ansocean voyage from this port. The nautical ex- perience of all three is confined to what they have learned on the hurrican deck Of broncho.
 Have you any idea what course you will take to get 10 Santa Cr,,z?', asked a friend yesterday.
 Sure replied Tobn.
 You sail out to the Cliff House and turn to the left
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Buildings Are Occupied

Two business houses on Front and Twentieth streets which have been un- der construction for the past two months, have been completed and are now being occupied by wholesale grocery firms. Both stores are located near the steel mill and are handsome buildings.
 The Bessemer Grocery company Is oc- cupying one of the buildings and the Cook Grocery company the other. A number of buildings in Ensley are be- ing touched up by the carpenter and painter. The Bank of Alabama has re- gently been renovated and some new fixtures have been added. The Bank of Ensley building is being repaired in places and other small changes arc Icing made. The work on the addi- ton of another story to the Ramsey Mccormack building is being pushed forward rapidly and will be completed soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
NEWLANDS' VOTE IS
 ONLY AFFIRMATIVE

Washington. August 3.-Only his own vote was heard in the affirmative in a chorus of noes when Mir Newlands ot Nevada in the Senate today asked for vote on his Legislative programme resolution.
 This resolution proposes that legislation be considered at this session providing for physical valuation of railroads, fed eral control of railroad stock and bond issues, an interstate trade commission and reform banking laws.
 Y Senator Smoot had declined to permit consideration of the solution under unani- nous consent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
HARDAGE BECOMES
 LEAGUE UMPIRE

Anniston. August 3.-(Speclal.)- Louis Hardage. the Decatur boy who has starred in footbal and ba asebali at Auburn and Vanderbilt for severa seasons and attracted considerable mo- tice, is the latest acquisition of the Southeastern league as umpire. In his appointment by President O'Neal, an Auburn man succeeds an Alabama ma n. as he lakes the place of Paul Steven : son, the University of Alabama play er who failed to give satisfaction, al- though he was liked all around the cir : cult when out of uniform, and his hon osty was never questioned Umpires Duvaney, Alexander. Burke and Smith and Wood have also failed to qualify in this league this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Saloon Opposition Meeting

Judge Weakley addressed an enthu- siastic audience of Ensley people last night at the city hall. The meeting be- gan promptly at o'clock. Music was ful ulnished by the Ensley Symphony or chestra.
 Chairman Stewart called the meet ing to order and introduced Charles Rice. MT. Rice told of the opposition that should be made against the re- turn of saloons and fired few broad sides at the local optionists. MT. Rice did not go into details about the Smith lill, but introduced Judge Weakley.
 Judge Weakley reviewed the work that had been done by the prohibition party in Ala bana in the past and urged the voters not to give up. He took up the Smith bill and explained it fully and brought up arguments against it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Thrown From Culvert

While crossing the trolley line culvert at East Brighton, yesterday afternoon at o'clock Mrs. J. W Nicholas, who accompanied by MT. Nicholas. was walk ing to the station to board the local car to Bessemer, was thrown from the tres tie to the ground about six feet below by the rush of wind, a passing North Bessemer express becoming entangled in her clothing. causing her to lose her bal ance. Her injuries proved to be a brok- en thigh and shoulder and she is resting as well as can be hoped for one of her age, 76 years. An ambulance was summoned immediately and she was re- moved to the home of her daughter Mrs. Jones of Brighton. and later to hei
 own home in Jonesboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Personals

Miss Isabel Curry left today for Chatauqua, N. Y, to spend a month, &C., compaied by Miss Hughlet May Adams of Birmingham.
 Mrs. l.. D. McCullom and little son, stanton. left this morning for Warm Springs, Ga, to spend the remainder of the summer
 Chester Tubbs, who has been attend ing summer school at the University of Alabama, returned to spend a month at home before resuning studies there. Mrs. H. c. Christliet, Misses Nellie and Edith Christlleb left yesterday for Sylacauga to visit Mrs. J. B. Francis.
 Miss Warrena Pitcher of Ensley Is the guest of Miss Minnie Jackson at the home of Mrs. W. L. Rush on Sec ond aveue
 left today for Fair Hope near Mobile, Ala, to join a house party there. given by Mrs. w. A. Smith of Birmingham. Miss Bettie Tipton of Jonesboro left yesterday for Anniston to spend a fort night with her father.
 Misses Kathleen Waller and Margaret Berry will leave Friday for Blount Springs, where they will be the guests of Miss Mildred Badham at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs. H. L. Badham Of Birmingham.
 
 guest of Mir. and Mrs T. J. Gillen, re- turned to his home in Mobile today
 Miss Annie Lee Johnson will be the hos tess et the B Sharp Music club at her hone on Second avenue, Friday after noon.
 Mrs. M. P Benton. chairman for the Greens of the Mother Hubbard ball game to Je played here on August 10. an uo:lnces Misses Catherine Adams. Carrie Henion and Florrie Little as her sponsors Mrs. James Wright, chairman of the Yeil"ws, has selected Misses Elise Robin son. Mabel Downing and ALatura Benton. The players are to be announced later utto Stein will leave tomorrow for a 1 business trip 10 Yolende and other points in that vicinity.
 MT and Mrs. Rose Huey will leave to- morrow for two weeks visit to relatives in Memphis
 Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Crook and family re- turned from a prospecting trip to Utah and will continue to make their home in this city for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
CLOSE WATCH KEPT ON TRAINS FROM MOBILE
Montgomery Health Officer Would Prevent Entrance of Typhoid
 Infection

Montgomery, August -(Specal.)-Ow- ing to the constant traffic communication between Montgomery and Mobile. it de veloped today that the health department of tnis city has kept under strict sur veilanoe all passengers from the Gulf City.
 Today the body of a negro who had died In Mobil. was carefully examined by Dr. C. C. Laslie, health officer of Montgom- cry, in order that the physician might -now what steps to take against the two mourners who accompanied the remains U this city. It was found that the negro did rot have typhoid fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Police Court

A heavy docket faced Judge Hummer yesterday in the police court. A number of prohibition cases were marked up, as well as larceny and the usual numerous cases against citizens charged with al- lowing their dogs on the streets without being muzzled.
 The police authorities state that they are at their wits end trying to keep any of the blind tigers getting by them. One man was arrested recently carrying an oil can. Investigations showed that the can contained whisky and not oil. Other arrests have been made within the last week of negroes selling whisky out of their dinner pails and coffee pots
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04

sulting in brisk winds and moderate to heavy rains over those states, and copious showers as far south as Mis- sour. Temperatures rose very slightly in the gulf states, but they are still unseasonably low except in northern Texas and southeastern New Mexico. In these localities readings high in the nineties occurred today. It was 9s de- grees at Palestine, Tex, and Roswell, New Mexico, and 96 at Abilene.
 Summary of observations at United States weather bureau stations, August 3, 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
TUSCUMBIA WILL
 IMPROVE THEATRE

Tuscumbia, August 3.-(SpeciaD Plans have been perfected for the remodeling Of the Tuseumbla opera house with w. F
 Miller as manager. New scenery and oEairs will be put in and MT. Miller is bo oking good attractions. Since the the atre in Sheffield burned last year the two towns have been without a theatre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Announcements

Mrs. C. W. Allen announces the en- gagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Lulu Virginia, to pr. Paul Eugene Gwin of Dolomite, the wedding to take place at the First Baptist church on Wednesday, August 16, in this city.
 This announcement Is of wide Inter est throughout the district as the young people have many friends and pr. Gwin has a large family connec | tion in this county. Miss Allen Is one of the most beautiful girls of this city, | a member of the FortyTwo club and | Wednesday Music club and one of the younger teachers in the public schools. Dr. Gwin Is a successful young physi- | clan of Dolomite. The nuptial plans
 will be announced later
 Miss Elise Robinson will entertain
 the Fortytwo club at her home Friday l afternoon.
 | The Saloon Opposition league will
 have rally at Rebie hall Friday night
 with Borden Burr of Birmingham as l the speaker.
 Thomas H. Holt encampment No. 30, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will meet Friday night.
 The Saloon Opposition league will have meeting at Brighton Friday night Capt. Frank White of Birming | ham will be the speaker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
CAPIZZUTI ENDS
 HIS TESTIMONY

Viterbo. Italy, August 3.-Marshal Capizzuti concluded his testimony at the Camorrists trial today, explaining why he was convinced that Genarro Cuoccolo and his wife were murdered by the Camorra. He said he recoe . nlzed the ring taken from the home of one of the prisoners as having be- ionged to cuoccolo. Here Lawyer Lloy interrupted but was rebulfed by his avn clients, the alleged Camorrists, who said he would bring prejudice against them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Will Support Reciprocity

Ottawa, Ont, August 3.--Premier Walter Scott of Saskatchewan and Premier A. l.. Sfton of Alberta, encn the head of a provincial liberal gov ernment. reached Ottawa today on their way home from England They dis cussed with Premier Sir Wilfrid Lau- rier the reciprocity issue and prom- ised that their provincial political or- Fanizations would be placed at the dis posal of the government in the present fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Bessemer Boy a Winner

To those who knew and remember Will Edwards, for many years a resident of Bessemer, but now of Shubuta, Miss, it will be a source of qualification to know oI his political success in the recent election of his adopted state. Although not a supporter of the Mississippi Man of the Hour, Vardaman, MT. Edwards headed the Clark county ticket in num- Der of votes received and was elected county solicitor by magnificent ma jority. He came to this city when a boy and grew to manhood among his friends here, who are justified in feeling proud of the present accomplishments and future bright prospects of their fellow citizen. He is half brother of Lee Moody of this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
SHEFFIELD CHIEF
 OF POLICE RESIGNS
Will Open Third Saloon in Sheffield. Tuscumbia Falls in Line
 Saturday

Sheffield. August s.-(SpeciaD.-At a meeting of the city council last night Peter Schaut handed in his resignation as chief of police. having applied and se- cured a license to run a saloon. His resignat tion was accepted and F. w. Me- Gregor, former day policeman was made chief R. 4. Harper was added to the foce
 Sheffield now has two saloons in oper- ation and was the first town in the state 10 reinstate the saloon. Tuscum- bia will fall in line Saturday when dAN or more saloons will open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Personals

The Epworth league will be enter tained at the residence of Mrs. J. H. sheldon, 2010 Avenue G, Thursda v evening.
 Mrs. ]. F. Vaughn of Augusta, Ga, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. A. Baskerville on Nineteenth street
 Mrs. F. F. Mosely of Pratt City is building a home on Ensley Highlands.
 The builders band of the Ensle 7 Baptist church will have an entertain ment at the residence of Mrs. J. w. Minor Friday evening.
 An old fashioned tacky party will ba given by the Hunter Street Baptist church at the Little schoolhouse on Friday evening. August f. cordial invitation has been extended to the Iublic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
General News


 The Rev. E. P. Johnson of the Obion- Memphis presbyterys of Memphis arrived this morning to assist the Rev. Walker of the Fifth Avenue church in the tent meet lngs now being conducted by him. Morn- ing services will be held at 10 o'clock and evening song service at 7;45 o'clock.
 In the police court this morning a negro woman, Susie Dickson, was fined s100 and 1S0 days of hard labor extra on a charge of vagrancy, and Willie Sharp. hoo doo'' man. was fined $75, The negro man carried his wares In a well worn shop ping bag, and when opened it contained a watch charm bearing a photo of w. J. Bryan, small bits of colored glass and coal tiny bags of "conjuring'' powder, a bottle of insect powder and a threaded needle. The wizard was charged with the theft of a razor and womans black apron.
 special carload of Bessemer local op- tionlsts went to Birmingham tonight to attend the local option meeting at the Bijou theatre.
 Dog Goes to Company
 Yesterday in the court of Justice of the Peace Lanier the trial of right of property, namely. a dog belonging to Martin Comedy company was decided in favor of the levy of attachment of said company sworn out Saturday night by several actors with salaries five weeks in arrears.
 c. A. Forth, Mrs. Ella Forth and Mrs Blanch Robertson were members of company carrying out attachments against J. A. Bottom, J J. Martin. Char ley Braxeon and the Great Southern Ad- vertising and Amusement company. Trial was set for August 2l. The dog was among the property levied on attachment But Mrs. Martin claimed that the dog was hers, and entered suit The justice of the peace however decided that tho dog was an asset of the company sued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 3.-Weather fors- cast for Alabama and Mississippi-unset- tied weather with probably showers Fri day and Saturday; light to moderate vari- able winds
 Tennessee-Generally fair Friday and Saturday, except probably local showers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Maderist Troops in Juarez

Fl Paso, Tex, August 3-Five hundred Maderist soldiers 4nder Colonel Estrada arrived in Juarez 4lis morning The ar rival of the troops, It is believed, will do away with further double in Juarez.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Dog Goes to Company
Mrs. Ragsdale Entertains

As pretty courtesy to Misses Haral- Son and Hargrove Mrs. M. C. Ragsdale entertained the Forty-Two club at her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
First Session of l

Berne, Switzerland. business session of u of peace was held t versity hall. Dr. F., the University of Vif ident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04

Observations p. ssventy.nrn mesidfsn ume
 IsoBARs continuous nes pass hrousb points of eouaf
 eraturs they viii be drawn oniy for zero fse.ns loo 1sMgoLs indicate of weather ..elesr;9 0 psrts cloudy; cloudy @rain. 9snoss o rspo's missing Hfro~s ay with the wind First figure temperssure tor past second hour rhnfa If 1t equals tea third wind velocity of 10 milesper hour mora .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04

or the eue.---1uhl. me neat 'oee "i quarter sawed oak is offset by, a keyboard frame of. mahogany; the players bench is of oak,4 and the whole is an addition that rnakessthe altar, one of the prettiest in tue city. ThereAare 575 pipes with pneumatic action attached that when put into use increase the tone effect triple fold; a tremulo stop and five pedal coup lers. The motor is placed in the base ment and is an unusually large one.
 R. F. Manly of Birmingham will be present in the capacity of organ critic and authority on the possibilities of the volume of the sound. The public is cor dially invited to attend the concert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
To Reassemble 1T

London, August 3.-pf legislative programme hi eested that the cabinet [ formed the house of co parliament adjourned c be to reassemble in Il