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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09

favor of the 1910 crop instead of a deficit 50 years. Here at Marion the receipts show shortage of more than 4000 bales from the average crop. At $50 bale gives financial loss of sS25,O0O to this imme- diate section
 The above figures would be appalling if true, and the mortga ge-catcher would get us before the boil weeviL
 'Following are figures obtained from the records:
 Total cotton receipts at Marion to Jan uary 5, 1910, STA bales; total receipts to January 5, 1911, 1885 bales; loss, 11S9 bales. Of the 1909 crop about 2O00 bales were sold around l0c for future delivery. The proceeds of the 1909 crop was approxi- mately s565,500. Proceeds approximately for 1910 crop, taking same estimate of Ss0 a bale as given in the special, totals of $325,O0O as given out by an unfriendly reporter
 Another conclusive evidence of the fal- lacy of the above report is that the de- poslts at the Marion Central bank show an increase of $40000 over the previous year, while the deposit at the Peoples bank is about the same as the previous year.
 "As matter of fairness and justice, the papers printing the report which was erroneous should publish this correction Yours truly, CHARLES H. GREER.
 "Marion, Ala, January 2, 1911"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
BILL WILL EXCLUDE
 LOW RATE VESSELS Foreign Combines Control All
 Rates COMPETITION BiII Introduced to Prevent Railroads and Water Carriers From Combin- ing-New York Sues to Dis-
 solve Sherman Law
ELIMINATE COMPETITION

Washington, January S.-(Special)- Representative Humphrey of Washington introduced a bill yesterday that provides for the exclusion from the United States ports of every foreign vessel in combina- tions controlling rates. The postmaster general Is directed to cancel any existing mall carrying contract with steamship company or vessel owner connected with a. combination or pool.
 Almost at the same time Representa- tive Knowland of California introduced to the legislative hopper bill carrying heavy penalties against any railroad or common carrier that owns stocks in, or controls any water carrier with which 1t competes. The water carrier likewise is prohibited from owning stock in a rail. road.
 On the heels of all this comes the suit by the government in New York state for the dissolution of the Atlantic pool under the Sherman antitrust law. The de- partment of justice is directing the suit.
 Since the government has brought suit,n said MT. Humphrey, "the foreign ship combine admits every charge made against it. The only answer is that the United States has no Jurisdiction and. therefore, it can continue to do as 1t pleases.
 "The conditions that exist as to pas- senger rates prevail also in the freight traffic. The rate on every pound of freight and every passenger carried be- tvuaap hara nd E,,,ropa rJ hofuvoo,, baro and South America is fixed by agree ments made in advance by this foreign monopoly There is not the slightest com petition between any of the foreign steamships running from this country upon either ocean. Not only are rates fixed by agreement. but these foreign lines given rebates and other advantages to favored shippers.
 Special rates are given by them to the Standard Oil. to the Steel Trust, and to the Harvester combine to such an extent that competitors are absolutely excluded from competing with them in foreign countries.
 There is not a single method ever used by any of the great corporations of this country to destroy competition, increase prices and create monopoly that is not today practiced by this. combination of foreign ships. All this is admitted by them.
 This bill will give a remedy if none now exists. I have not the slightest doubt that the United States has abso- lute power to deny the foreign ships in these combines the use of our ports
 This combination of foreign ships is the greatest trust in the world and the foreign trade of this country in abso- lutely at it's mercy"
 The bill provides that any vessel not of the United States which is operated in any combination or pool to fix freight or passenger rates, or gives rebates to fa- vored shippers. is prohibited from enter ing or clearing from any port of the United States under penalty of s200 fine for each passenger and forfeiture of the cargo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Protest From Perry County

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 By request of quite a number of our most prominent citizens write you ask ing that you correct an erroneous state ment which recently appeared in your paper as a special from Marion. You can readily see the effect of such misrepre- aentation when placed before an unadvised public Your paper is well patronized by this people, and all they ask is fair deal at your hands, which 1 feel sure you are willing to extend.
 In another special from Marion under date of January appears the following, which is foreign to the facts:
 .'Reports come from many parts of the county that at this time the roads in this county are the worst in many years. While the 5,000 spent last year in cut ting down hills, making fills and building small bridges has given relief at those points, a large per cent of the mileage is practically untouched"
 The following is taken from the report of the road supervisor as his final report, filed with the court of county commission CTS:
 Bridges repaired Ss9, lineal feet of new bridges constructed, 2106; lineal feet steel bridges erected, 300; miles of road re- paired, 434 cubic yards earth excavation, 15500; cubic yards rock excavation, S0oi feet of metal culvert installed, $40; cubic yards of concrete masonry, 12S; total ex- penditure for labor, S11,6S0.53. The exca- vations were made at five points in lower ing grades"
 While the work has not been sufficient by far to give the county good roads, at the same time it is admitted by all fair minded men that they are in better condi- tion than at any time in the history Of the county In the prairie section, espe-' ciaHy around Uniontown, where more at tention was given to drainage, the roads where usually the worst in the wet sea lson are better than some of the sandy lands roads. True in the inauguration or any new system there is more or less dis satisfaction, especially in the division oi public service, and to this may be at tributed the basis of the adverse criticism with which your paper was furnished. Our people feel sure as a public journal The Age-Herald will treat all sides with equal fairness, and will not in future publish that which is detrimental to our interest without a more thorough exami- nation into the facts.
 The following editorial from the Marion Standard refers to the first mentioned misleading report sent out:
 "The following misleading and damaging special sent out from Marion has ap- peared in quite a number of both the daily and weekly papers:
 Marion, Ala, January 3.-The closing year in Perry county brought to an end one of the shortest cotton crops grown ill $59e,000. leaving a difference of sS5,3O0 in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
BOOST STEPHAN
 FOR SENATOR

New York, January S.-A committee of 15 democrats made public tonight letter which they have sent to all democratic members of the legislature urging the se- lection of William F. Sheehan as United States senator. The letter reviews MT Sheehan's career and asserts that he 'has perhaps served the best and most rigid apprenticeship to practical statesmanship of any man known to the recent history of the state.
 The late Grover Cleveland is quoted as praising MT. Sheehan's capacity for use- fitness, and 1t is argued that his selec- ton would "be most satisfactory to the majority of democratic citizens and in the long run secure better results in eff cient service than any other selection'
 The signers of the letter include Su- preme Court Justice Abraham R. Law renee; w. Butler Duncan, vice president of the chamber of commerce; Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles. Samuel Untermyer, and Henry A. Gildersleeye former justice of the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
SIMPSON NAMES
 NEW REGISTERS

Decatur. January S.-(Special) )-Chan- cellor William H. Simpson of this chan cery division has just appointed the fol- lowing registers for the coming six years the terms of office to commence Jan uary IS:
 Morgan county, Marvin West; Limestone county, W. w. Malone; Madison county Miss Fannie s. Cabaniss; Jackson county, James A. Kyle; Marshall county, w. c. Rayburn; Cullman county, Asa B. Full Ter; Lawrence county. D. c. Goodlet; Col bert county, A. l.. Moody: Lauderdale county, Robert Andrews; Franklin coun- ty, W. IT. Austin: Marion county, B. R. Fite; Lamar county Sam l.. Shields.
 The most of these are reappointments. Marvin West of Decatur has been the register in chancery here for the past several years. He is an able young lawyer and a graduate of Vanderbilt university He is son of the late Rev. Dr. Anson West
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
COTTONSEED MILLS
 THRIVING IN SELMA

Selma, January B. (Special.) - Among the most prosperous of the in- dustries in Selma which are now round ing out another successful season are the cotton seed oil mills which each year employ several hundred laborers for several months.
 The several cotton seed oil mills of Selma have been instrumental during the past season in putting large amount of money into the pockets of the farmers of central Alabama. More to the farmers by the oil mills this year than perhaps ever before, for all during the year the seed have com manded between S25 and $35 ton.
 During the past seasons the farmers have seldom received more than $20 ton for their cotton seed. The good price which has been paid for the seed together with the price which cotton has commanded together with good yield of corn throughout this section has placed the average farmer In a good financial condition to start the new year. The season has been successful one for the several cotton seed oil mills of this city and all but one of the mills are still being operated. The by-products which the mills man ufacture from the seed have brought good prices all during the year and which has enumerated the advanced price which the seed have command ed and which have earned money for the mills.
 The Helen cotton mills located In the northeastern part of Selma and which have been idle for more than a year will be put In operation within the next two or three weeks. The plant Is now being equipped with the latest i'm proved looms and when operation Is begun the mill will be one of the most modern in the south. A large number of workmen are now engaged in plac- ing the new machinery in position and the plant will be started up about Feb ruary l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
HUDSON COLLEGE CELEBRATES
 SEVENTY SECOND BIRTHDAY
BY CHARLES BLAKE CARTER

Marion, January S.-(Special. .)-The seventy-second anniversary of the found- ing of Judson was celebrated at the col- iege Saturday morning and evening by appropriate exercises.
 At 10 o'clock the entire student body. led by the faculty, marched to the audi torium. While Lemaigre's march was played at the organ portraits of Milo Jew ett, the founder; General King. the first trustee, and Mrs. Julia Barron. who made 1t possible for the institution to be founded, were decorated.
 After prayer by the Rev. P. V. Bo- mar. Dr. Patrick made an historical statement, in which he gave the infor- nation that to Mrs. Julia Barron Is due full credit for the founding, not only or Judson, but Howard college as well. While General King gave $22.00O of his own money. Mrs. Barron was very liberal with her gifts and made possible the ef- forts of the gentlemen who in 1858 aided in founding a permanent college Tor young women. After leaving Judson Milo F. Jewett founded Vassar after the same plan as Judson.
 Miss Wakefield read poem from John Trotwood Moore. who was "Judson girl, many years ago. when kindergar- ton department was in the school.
 The Rev. l.. O. Dawson, D. D., of Tuscaloosa delivered the annual address, which was a masterly appeal to young women and young men to grasp every effort to secure an education.
 Telegrams were read. one of which was from the oldest living graduate, Mrs. Emma s. Bortis of St. Louis. who was graduated with the class of 1S4S. Dr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
NEW ORLEANS MUST
 HAVE EXPOSITION Mayor Behrman Is Working to
 Secure Consent CONGRESS WILL ACT The Development of Crescent City Has Been Very Rapid Recently and
 Will Be More So in the
 Future
CONGRESS WILL ACT

New York, January S.-Specal.)- The sentiment of the people of the mid dle states Is that the Panama expo sition he held at New Orleans accord ing to the statement of Mayor Martin H. Behrman of the Guf City who Is a visitor to New York.
 We have canvassed the sentiment of the middle west" said he, "and have succeeded in obtaining the expressed indorsement of more than 100000 peo- pie. Congress Is about to vote in the matter of designating New Orleans as the place for the exposition. There is but one competitor and that city is 2500 miles away from the population center of the United States and is 34S0 miles from Panama"
 Mayor Behrman's city has raised S9,- 000,000 of $10,000,000 capitalization to- ward a worlds Panama exposition in 1915. Under his direction the city of New Orleans in four years has built 62 miles of paved streets, complet ed one of the greatest sewerage systems in the world, built a modern belt rail- road owned by the city, and a S1,500, ,000 levee system. Five minutes conversa- tion with Mayor Behrman is enough to convince anyone that the city of New Orleans Is his hobby.
 "I have lived there all my life. It is where I was born and raised" said the mayor. You see," he explained, New Orleans has only had compar- atively brief period of prosperity. What we have accomplished has been done in the last 25 years. We are mighty proud, too, of our expressed ability IS shown by the exposition movement. Perhaps no section of the United States has had the contention that has occu- pied Louisiana in the past. We have been harried by floods and pestilence and war, followed by a period of re- construction more bitter than what had gone before. But now with yellow fe- yer banished and s1,500,000 levee com pleted, we will hold our own with any one"
 Yellow fever in the past had two effects on New Orleans, Mayor Behr- man said. First, young men were afraid to come to New Orleans because of the yellow fever and that cut us off from the new enterprising blood the city needed.
 Second, our ports of commerce were being continually quarantined until our trade was seriously impaired.
 Now, though we have proved the yellow fever was due to a certain kind of mosquito, of which we have since been able to rid ourselves, and people are immigrating to New Orleans at the rate of 200 week. We expect to make 1t 2000 a week.
 "The canal Is but 1900 miles from New Orleans It is but four days travel. That Is one of the things that makes New Orleans the logical point for the exposition.
 we have already begun plans for large ly increasing our hotels, in addition to our present capacity, which enables us to en- certain 50,000 people at our Mardi Gras carnivals. During the four years of prep aration we will get ready to house com fortably 100000 people. We would ex- pect fully 1000, 900 people from outside to visit the exposition before 1t was ended"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
THIRTY ONE OFFICERS ARE
 DROPPED FROM THE FORGE

mingham, six men; Ensley, five men; Woodlawn, one man; West End, three men; North Birmingham, three men; to- tai reductions, evening shift, IS men. Morning shift. Birmingham, seven men; Ensley, two men; West End, three men; North Birmingham, three men; total re- auctions, morning shift, 15 men. Total re- duction, all shofts, Al men.
 The detective department was cut only two men. The traffic squad was un- touched. The blind tiger squad was re- duced from IS to six men. Those who were working on the blind tiger. squad were put in uniform. The scouts work ing both northside and southside were un- touched. Z
 The officers working at West End, Woodlawn and North Birmingham on the evening and morning shifts will work on horseback. The desk sergeants and patrol drivers at outside precincts will work 12 hours instead of eight as for merly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09

In the city of Greater Birmingham there were exactly fl less policemen on beats yesterday than there were Satur- way. The deposition of these officers under the new order forced by the de- crease of the appropriation was made yes- terday by Chief Bodeker and the above showing was made.
 The police department was cut exactly 23 men, both regular officers and super numeraries. The detective department was reduced two men. two patrol drivers were released and four desk sergeants re- duced, making a total of 31 men given their unconditional release by the de- pertinent. There were also numerous of- fcers who had been working regularly who were reduced to supernumeraries.
 The cuts in the number of men on the beats in Greater Birmingham is as fol- lows: Day shift, Birmingham, four men; Woodlawn. one man; West End, one man; Ensley. two men; total reductions, day shift, eight men. Evening shift, Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
INSPECT MORGAN
 COUNTY OIL LANDS

Decatur, January S.-(Special.)-O. J. Doblinger. an oil man of Waterville, O., was in Decatur yesterday. He has been Investigating the prospects for oil in this county and was well pleased with the indications. He says that we'll that will run 25 barrels a day is a profitable one and he is of the opinion that a number of wells that will produce more than. that amount can be found here.
 The Central Mortgage and Trust cora- pany of Birmingham has oil and gas op- tions on several thousand acres of lands in this county and expects to commence work on sinking a number of wells in this county within the next few weeks This company is now sinking several wells in Walker county and it is understood that it's officials are more than pleased with the outlook there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
SHERROD DOOMED FOR
 SENATE PRESIDENT

Decatur, January -(Special)-Charles M. Sherrod of Courtland, state senator from Lawrence county, was in Decatur today on his way to Montgomery to be present at the opening of the state legis- lature Tuesday MT. Sherrod is a promi nent candidate for president pro tenn of the state senate and his friends say his chances for landing are most excel lent. It Is understood here that practi- cally all the state senators from North Alabama are for MT. Sherrod.
 MT. Sherrod was the member of the state legislature from Lawrence county during the last session of the state leg islature and as such made quite record among the state solons. He was an anti amender and an ardent supporter of Governor-elect ONeal. MT. Sherrod is prominent lawyer fin his home town and his relatives in Lawrence county are among the most prominent people there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
News of Eufaula

Eufaula, January s-(Special)-At a meeting of the lodge of Odd Fellows of the city the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: G. L. Mat thson, noble grand J. w. Speight, vice grand; c. P. s. Daniel, secretary; J. b. Schaub, treasurer. c. P. S. Daniel was chosen as representative to the next ses- sion of the grand lodge.
 Mrs. Teresa Miller of this city has been called to Birmingham on account of se- rious illness of her relative, Mrs. Maud Renney of this city.
 Calanthe lodge No. IS, Knights of Pythias. of this city have elected the following officers: J. W. speight, chan celor comnlander: F.. R. West. vice chancellor; A. A. Couric, prelate; B. Dow ling master of york; Silas Stern, master of exquecher; c. P. 8. Daniel, master of finance and keeper of records and seal; J. M. Huguley, master-at-arms; J. Op- penheimer inner guard. M. M. Beringer. outer guard; J. w. Speight. representative to grand lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09

Sherman of Chicago, the second president of Judson. who is now 95 years old, sent his usual annual greetings. Appropriate songs were sung by the school and bene- diction by the Rev. MT. Frazer.s
 On the lawn members of the senior class decorated trees that have pleasant mem- ories attached to them, such as Confed- crate Oak, which overcame the fire of 1888; Red Wood. in honor. of General King; Arbor Vita, which perpetuates the memory of Mrs. Barron; an elm for Miss Lydia Hornbuckle, whose memory Is held dear to thousands of Judson girls; live oak for Dr. Sherman, and an oak for seniors.
 At night Mother Judson'' birthday party was celebrated at Carnegie Library, at which there were graduates from the class of 1860 to 1910. At this social were many visitors as well as friends of Jud- son throughout the community. Pupils of all the colleges were also present. Dr. Patrick announced that numerous pres ents were received for the general im- provement fund. and that the work of beautifying the grounds will go forward in the spring. He also stated that plans for the greater Judson, which are known as "Patricks Dream" are rapidly form ing. and that great things will come to Judson during the next five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
Delegation off to Washington

New Orleans. January 7.-Headed by Gov. Jared Y. Sanders of Louisiana a delegation of bankers merchants, clergy men, business men and professional men to the number of 150 left New Orleans last night on special train for Wash ington, where they will urge congress sional recognition of New Orleans as the proper place for the holding of the cele- bration of the opening of the Panama ca nal in 1915. Besides those from this city and state a number of prominent Mis- sssippians are among the party, includ- ing Governor Noel, John Sharp Williams and Senator James Gordon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS
"Thc Spendthrift"

The new play by Porter Emerson Browne, "The Spendthrift," which Fred eric Thompson will present for three performances, commencing Wednesday at the Jefferson theatre, has for its lead ing theme the wasteful extravagance of the present generation. Theodore Roose- welt and Cardinal Gibbons have presented their views in different articles. MT. Browne presents his in the form of drama The sale of seats will commence this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
Recovering From Injurie.

Decatur, January 8.-(Special.)- )-Will R. Speer, superintendent of the North Ala pama Traction company. of the Decaturs, who had his right knee broken some weeks ago and was taken to an infirmary in Nashville, is now at his home in West New Decatur, and is slowly recovering. At the time of the accident MT. Speer was standing on top of an electric street car adjusting some wire trouble when the conductor reversed the trolley pole, knock ing MT. Speer to the hard paved street. on his feet when he fell, crushing the bones,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
Sale of Decatur Property

Decatur, January 8.-(SpeciaI.)-J. F. Thomas of the North Alabama Abstract company of Birmingham has been in the Decaturs during the past few days mak- ing an abstract of valuable and extensive property in New Decatur It Is said that within the next few days this property will change hands, and that a large manufacturing plant win Do lo- cated in the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-09
Notice to stockhoIder.

Notice is hereby given that the an- nual stockholders meeting of the American Trust and Savings bank of Birmingham, Ala, will be held at it's place of business, in its banking rooms. on Tuesday. January 10. 1911, at 4 o'clock D. n., for the election of direc- tors and the transaction of any other business that may come before said meeting. w. w. CRAWFORD,
 12-12-19-26-1-2-9 President