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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
INSTITUTE OF GREENE
 COUNTY IS A SUCCESS

Eutaw, September 3.-(Special )-The CTS held at Eutaw has just closed. Prof. A. F. Jackson, the conductor. was ably assisted by Miss Clutie Bloodworth Great interest has been shown in the institute by all the teachers of the coun- ty. pr. Sledd, president of the Southern university, delivered an interesting and instructive address on "Education for Service" Professor Brock president of the Livingston normal, delivered two n- teresting addresses one on the subject 1.-The Qualities l Desire in a Teacher that Teaches With Me-" the other on the subject of English Grammar W. L.. Lett farm demonstrator for Greene county, delivered two interesting ad- dresses on Teaching Agriculture in the Schools He laid special emphasis on the corn club movement
 Miss Bloodworth in her lectures aroused much interest in the primary work in the public schools.
 Prof. A. F. Jackson in his lectures on History, Geography, School Administra- ton, School Library, Arithmetic and Eng fish Grammar" aroused much interest in the teaching of these subjects in the con- crete way in the public schools.
 Professor Archibald, superintendent of education of Greene county, helped great ly in the institute work.
 Before the close of the institute all the teachers expressed themselves as having received great benefits from this work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
MONTGOMERY BOND
 ISSUE FIGHT NOW ON

Montgomery, September 3-(Special)- The attention of practically every voter in the city is being engaged in the $325, O0O bond issue election on next Monday. This election promises to be one of the most exciting ever held in Montgomery, and likewise one of the closest. The ad- ministration is being bitterly opposed in it's efforts to secure the bond issue, though the officials of the city govern ment claim that the election will carry in their favor.
 This opposition was made the more ap- parent by q gigantic mass meeting of citizens on Friday night at the court house At this meeting, at which large number of representative citizens were present, speeches were made in opposition to the bond issue. and a strong move- ment was put on foot to carry the election against the city administration.
 There were present at the meeting two of the city commissioners, J. Tolbert Letcher and C. P. Mcintyre both of whom made speeches in favor of the bond issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
CLOSE
 REUNION AT GUN

Guin, September 3.-(Special)-The sec ond day of the Confederate veterans re- union opened with march from the bus mess center of the town to the High school building, where arrangements were made to hold the speaking, and the big barbecue dinner.
 After arriving at the grounds the vet erans and very large crowd present were given rare treat in speech of one hour and a half by the eloquent Will liam c. Davis of Jasper. There was never better attention and order accorded any speaker than was given to Mir. Davis during his entire discourse. He spoke at length upon the history of the coun- try and the hardships endured by the forefathers in obtaining freedom, and gave a warning along the lines of extrav- agance which is being ndulged in by the national, state and municipal govern ments. After Mir. Davis finished his speech the announcement was made for dinner, and everybody was assured there would be plenty of good dinner for all. The reunion will be held at Guin again next year in September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
BESSEMER DEPOT
 CASE SET TUESDAY Three Other Important Cases on Docket Rail-
 road Commission

Montgomery, September 3,-(Special.)- Four cases are docketed to come before the Alabama railroad commission at it's regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 5, this date having been set for the meeting of the commission owing to the fact that Monday is Labor Day.
 The most important case to come before the commission at its meeting on Tues day next is styled the board of trade of Bessemer vs. the Alabama Great South ern Railroad company ct al. This case has been on the docket of the commits sion for the last five or six months, be- ing a petition of the Bessemer board of trade for a union depot.
 Probably no case that has been before the commission in months has aroused so much interest as the Bessemer depot case. About three months ago the case was ap- parently disposed of by an order from the commission directing the railroads entering Bessemer to file, plans for better and more adequate depot facilities, which was in opposition to the wishes of the Bessemer, board of trade, the original petition having been for union depot
 Plans for depot improvements at Bes- semer were filed by the defendant roads, but were rejected by the railreed com mission, with the result that the com mission then cited the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company ct al. to show cause why a union depot should not be built at Bessemer, which is in line with the original petition of the Bessemer board of trade.
 Other cases to come up at the meet ing on Tuesday are the railroad com mission of Alabama vs. the Central of Georgia Railway company, and the rail road commission vs. the Frisco line. This latter case has to do with an increase of passenger train service between Guin and Pirmin cham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
BOY IN PURSUING ]. PARTY IS WOUNDED
Bosticks Pursuing Smiths and Harrises When BOs-
 tick Boy Is Shot

Red Bay, September 3.-(Special)-- As a result of g. pistol shot, Leo Bos- tick, the 20-year- old son of Green Bos- tick, now lies at the home of his father in critical condition. Luther Smith, d lad of 16 years, Is supposed to have fired the shot.
 There seems to have been two parties connected with the affair, the Smith brothers and Harris brothers consti- tuting one clan, and the Bostick broth CTS the other On the night previous to the shooting the Smiths are alleged to have rocked the church building just after services at Golden, Miss, a small station on the Illinois Centras railroad, four miles west of this place. Last night the Bostick boys got in pursuit of the Smiths and Harrises and when t~9se pressed, Luther Smith drew a pistol and began firing upon the boys that were following him, thus inflict- ing a serious wound In the back of Leo Bostick, shooting a hole through the hat of Ewell Bostick and glancing the neck of a young man named Founders
 Bostick instantly fell and gave the alarm that he was l:it. an1 the Smiths took t. ihe woods, wn'l, the Harris"s surrendered. DTS. A. E. Bosticlx and McRea were immediately summoned and administered to the wounded boy. Not being able to locate the bullet, Dr. Bostick took the patient to Corinth, Miss, today and placed him under an X-ray, but could not locate the bullet. returning home this evening.
 Dr. Bostick stated this afternoon after the unfortunate man had been borne to the home of his father, that while the wound was of a serious nature, he held out some hope that he might be able to save his patient. Bloodhounds were ordered from Jackson, Tenn, to- day. arriving at late hour this after noon. Owing to the fact that some people have discovered where the boys slept in the woods last night at q point about six miles from the scene of the shooting, it is believed that a fair trail will be taken up by the dogs as soon as they reach the point which is being guarded. The owners of the dogs, accompanied by goodly number of citizens, immediately took their de- parture from the depot, and are now speeding away to take up the trail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04

Mss Lucy Lee Swope, of Kansas City, niece of Colonel Thomas II. Swope, who was murdered and daugh- ter of Mrs, Margaret Swope, who is spending the summer in Colorado Springs, Col, eloped with William B. Byrne to Pueblo in an automobile and they were married there by an Episco- pal minister. The bride went to her home and kept her wedding a secret from Mrs Swope for several days MT Byrne is a shoe salesman. He is known to his friends as Handsome Billy" He.sis thirty-ive years old, and Mrs. Byrne is twenty-five years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
EXAMINE BRAIN OF
 COW FOR RABIES

Montgomery, September 3-(Special.)- The state Pasteur department has just completed. the examination of cows brain. the head of the animal having been sent to the institute by Dr. B. G. Copeland of Birmingham. Dr. Copeland informed the department that the COW had been treated by farmer, who is veterinary surgeon, and that the animal died after having acted rather peculiarly. Owing to the fact that the farmer had an abrasion on his hand at the time he treated the animal, he feared that the COW might have had the rabies, and the head was accordingly sent to the Pasteur Institute for examination. s}nr
 preliminary exa minatio of the cows brain has been made, but the physicians of the department are not sure that the COW was mad It will be necessary to in- noculate a rabbit before any positive yer dict can be given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
LONG WILL ATTEND
 RICHMOND MEETING

Montgomery, September 3.-(Special.)- J. Lee Long, chairman of the state tax commission, will probably leave Sunday or Monday to attend the annual conven- tion of the international conference on state and local taxation, which meets in Richmond, Va, September 5hS. Judge A. A. Evans, associate commissioner, and Secretary William R. Lloyd may ac- corhpany MT. Long to Richmond.
 The programme for the big conference in Richmond includes addresses by some of the best known men in the United States among the speakers being Gov. John A. Dix of New York, Prof. Charles J. Bullock of Harvard university, Her. bert Knox Smith, commissioner of cor porations, of Washington, D. C., and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
NAMED
 FOR MISSISSIPPI Gov. Noel Leaves-Twelve Mules Die After Eating
 Poisoned Cotton

Jackson, Miss, September Ex-Governor Noel has appointed the following dele gates to attend and represent Mississippi at the conference of Cotton Growers to be held at Montgomery, Ala, September l2, viz:
 Walter Clark, Clarksdale; G. R. High tower, Oxford R. A. N Wilson, pr. k. V. Powers, Jackson Tom Lyle, Meridian: H. H. Brooks, Sr., Macon: l.. l.. Denson, Bay Springs; J. M. Taylor, Fort Gibson; Maj. Lee Richardson, vicksburg; Capt. w. w. Stone, Swaine; Alex Henderson, Greenwood; Capt. R. F. Abbey, Com- merce; J. F. Wallace, Como; Sam Marks, Marks; James Townes, Minter City; Sim Lowenberg, Natchez: M. D. McGrath, Brookhaven; Robert Lewis Woodville; John Stovall, Stovall; J. H. Sherrod, Sherrod; Guy Jack. Scooba: T. c. Buford, Simmer; T. G.. James, Sharsey; c. H. Williams. Yazoo City; C. w. King. Clarksdale; L. c. Dulaney, Grace; B. c. Humphreys, Greenvile; Hon. John Sharp Williams Benton
 Commissioner of Agriculture BIaKeslee has named the 90 delegates to the same meeting. and states that if any other persons desire to attend that important conference, the object of which is to counteract the effect of the bear campaign against the south's great crop, he will take pleasure in naming them if they will let him know
 Governor Noel leaves tomorrow for Richmond, Va, to attend the convention of tax collectors, where he will remain three or four days, and then go on to Spring Lake, N. J.. to participate in the convention of governors.
 The governor expects to be out of me state about two weeks. during which time Lieut. Gov. Luther Manship will guide the ship for perhaps his last time. Governor Manship is here ready to as- sume the duties of the position having but recently returned from a featuring tour through the northwest.
 There are now 1s4s convicts in the Mis- sissippi penitentiary. according to the re- port for the month ending August 25, just prepared by the secretary of the board of trustees. This is a decrease of 9, there having been 1855 on the 18th of July. During the month ending August 25 the new convicts received numbered 31, and were recaptured. During the same time 90 were discharged, pardoned. 2 died, escaped, and returned, leaving. the total at 1S46.
 vague report reaches here that 15 mules have been killed on the Parchman convict farm from eating off the cotton to which paris green had been applied to kill tho worms. One of the hostlers is said to have left the barnyard gate open at night. thus letting the mules on the cotton field.
 Travelling Sergeant Boln came in this morning from Noxubee and I.auder1ae nrttI, af convicts, who were forwarded to the vari- ous farms from here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
BLAST FURNACE AT
 GADSDEN MAY OPEN
Asks Injunction Against County Jail. Etowah Republicans Pleased
 Over Convention

Gadsden, September Especially )-Ad- vices received here that the Virginia mines at Bessemer will resume operation are encouraging. as the mines are owned by the Southern Iron and Steel company of this place and furnish coke for the blast furnace here Some time ago it was announced that the blast furnace would resume operations early in October and the announcement that the Virginia mines will open on September practically confirms the report relative to the re- sumption of the furnace.
 C. c. Davis has brought suit in the city court of Gadsden Against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, asking s10,000 damages for alleged personal i'm juries. Davis was employed as a bridge carpenter on the construction of the new railroad bridge across the Coosa river On June 30 a beam fell upon him, crush ing his foot
 G. C. Allen has filed suit in the chan cery court here, asking that the commits sioners of Etowah county be restrained from using the new county jail for the purpose for which 1t is intended In the complaint it is set forth that the jail Is located within 100 feet of his residence property.
 Local republicans returning from the state convention are elated because of the strict harmony shown. Postmaster Stephens believes the Birmingham con- vention to have been all that could be desired. He said today that Etowah county Is not without recognition, as P. F. Culli. prominent local attorney, was named on the executive committee and 0. NOOijn Of Attalla elected a delegate to the national convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
MEN FINED $50
 FOR SHINING

Montgomery September 3.-(Special)- One of the heaviest fines that has been imposed in the state for violation of c. M. Rainer of Choctaw county, who was fined $50 and costs for seining. Other convictions for violation of the state game and fish laws have been reported to Game and Fish Commissioners John H Wallace, Jr.. as follows: Sam Majors Jodie Huggins' and NJ. Bennett all of Gov ington county, fined S10 each for dynamt- ing body of water in that county to kill fish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
BUSINESS LEAGUE
 ELECTS OFFICERS Florence Organization Very Effective-WOrms Raw
 age the Crops

Florence, September S-(Special )--The of officers Friday afternoon at o'clock and the following were elected:s
 President John l.. Hughston; vice pres ident H. A. Bradshaw recording secre- tary, Edgar James; treasurer, J. F. John son, Sr
 The executive committee is composed of John L. Hughston. H. A. Bradshaw and A. A. Williams.
 The club numbers 1ao business and pro- fessional men and has led the state in the advocacy and work for good roads It was through their effort the subscription for the model highway supplemented the state appropriation. The organization is now projecting county fair and i've stock exhibit It Is also preparing to launch several new projects to accen- tuate the growth of this place.
 Farmers are alarmed over the appear ance of the army worm, after an interval of over 90 years. So great is the appre- hension that conservative estimates make the cotton yield 20 per cent short from ten days ago. at
 The second and destroying propagation of the army worm will take plac. within ten days. Paris green is being used effec- { tlyely,s but trouble is experienced in se- curing a sufficient dtantity to work Over { large areas A strenuous effort is being made throughout the county to eradicate the pest
 l.. W. Suits, one of the most prominent druggists of this place, was carried to Nashville yesterday to, be operated on for appendicitis His condition was alarming at the very first attack.
 Last night at a reception rendered Dr. F. D. Dougal and wife, Judge Simpson of the supreme court presented them with a solid silver water service in behalf of the Presbyterian church., whom they had served as pastor and wife so long and well. This testimonial of love and appre- citation was especially complimentary, coming from the entire membership of the Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
 JUDGE MCCLELLAN RETURNS FROM TRIP

Montgomery. September a.-tSpeciall- l- Judge Thomas c. Mcclellan, associate justice of the state supreme court, has returned from two months trip to At lantic City. Philadelphia and other east ern centers. Judge Mcclellan declares that he had most delightful vacation, and that he is in excellent health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
 CHAPMAN NEGRO SHOOTS ANOTHER

Greenville, September 3-(Special.)- News reached the sheriff's office last night of q shooting affair at Chapman in which Marshall Sauer killed Ed Lee. Both were negroes. Sheriff Daniels, with two deputies. has gone to the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
DROWNED BY DIVING WITH ROCK IN HAND Young Walter Freeman Loses Life-WOrms Ruin
 Crops Near Lacon

Lacon, September 3.-(Special) )-Walter Freeman, a young white man, was drowned in Flint creek here. He, with other companions, were in bathing, and it seems that he was diving and staying under as long as he possibly could. He picked up a good sized rock near the bank, and holding it in his arms dived again and never came back When he failed his companions began diving in an effort to find him. The news spread rap idly and soon many were on the scene After being under the water for an hour his body was recovered. The water was from 12 to 15 feet deep where he went down. The young man was teaching school near here.
 The cotton worms are playing havoc with the crop in this section of the coun- try. About three weeks ago the worms appeared in the neighboring fields, and after a few days they entirely dsap- peared About four days ago they re- appeared, in multiplied numbers and are literally devouring the crop
 They first began the cotton leaves, and are now working on the young bolls. In every section affected, on practically every stalk in the field the worms are working on the bolls and many of them are half eaten up. Where they are doing the greatest damage is in the rank cot ton and lowest places. Some planters in this section are using paris green. z.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
ATTENTION EAGLES,

ATTENTION EAGIES! MEET AT HALL MONDAY MORN ING 9 O'CLOCK, ATTEND FUNERAL. OF BROTHER n. SPARKS JACKSON.
 NJ. D. FREEDMAN.
 WORTHY PRESIDENT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
Mobile Concern Incorporated

Montgomery. September S.-(Special.)--- Papers have been filed in the office cf the secretary of state reporting the in- corporation of the Bienville Pharmacy company of Mobile, capitalized at slo,e The incorporators are W. D. Bellingrath. R. E. Williams and Guy H. Upchurch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
cHooLs AND COLLEGES
Marion Institute

Marion, Alabama SIX SEPARATE COURSES OF STUDY ARE OF.
 TERED AS FOLLOWS. l. COLLEGE COURSES leading. to the degree of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science 2. ARMY AND NAVY COACHING COURSES to prepare for Annapolis and West Point B. OXFORD RHODES SCHOLARSHIP COURSES. A. COMMERCIAL COURSES combining all the technical trainng of the city business schools with the elements of liberal education in broad col lege
 5. UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY COURSES. 6. SPECIAL COURSES for mature young who desire to secure in two years thorough train ing for professional study in LaY Medicine En- gineering Pharmacy Dentistry, Teaching the Ministry As FULL FACULTY OF TWELVE INSTRUCTORS The Princeton prcceptorial system and the Eton Ti- toria Methods will be fully established in all de- parments of the institute for the session beginning next September; in each department preceptor and tutor will asdst the professors in giving private n dlsldual instruction at night in addition to the ular classroom teaching.
 For information of Courses Conditions of Admission and Expenses. address,
 OTTO KOPPIUS,
 Secretary to the Faculty,
 Marion, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04

Fire destroyed the large mill and gin- rery of D. H. Elard in North Perry this week, causing a loss of S35c0 without in- surance.
 SidneN Nichols has purchased the Pullen house in the northern portion of Marion and will move into it soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04

FOR SALE-VERY HANDSOME SET OF BAR FIXTURES. APPLY AT 1909 FIRST AVENUE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04

While the caterpillar. or cotton worm, will do a great deal of damage in the cotinty, it does not appear to be so bad In this vicinity In some fields the worm has practically destroyed the plant, while elsewhere it is said there is not worm in their vicinity. The Marshall Drug company at this place has a good sup ply of arsenate of lead on hand for emer- gencies. -s lsMSH1YB
 N O. Kreen. local manager for the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company, happened to very painful ac- cdent yesterday. MT. Green was on top of pole adjusting some wire trouble when the pole gave way. and fell to the ground, carrying Green with it and frac- turing his arm. Physicians were called immediately and dressed the wound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04

An effort is being made for the consoli- daton of the Farmers Warehouse and the Union Storage companies, with an eff fort to locate a fertilizer mixing plant, ice plant and cold storage plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
PREPARING FOR
 MARSHALL FAIR

Albertville, September 3.-(Special.)-A large force of men are at work grading the race track for the Marshall County Fair association. When completed the race course will be one of the best in this part of the country. Lumber is also on the ground for the large grandstand, and work will start on it shortly. The fair will be held here from October r to 21 and the management is looking for unusually large crowds each day. Every beat in the county has committees ap- pointed to arouse interest in agricultural exhibits. and the farmers and the various boys corn clubs are preparing to bring in their products. strong rivalry existing in several communities. This is the first fair ever to be held in the county, and every indication points to it's success. and the entire county seems to be pulling for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04
PERRY TEACHERS
 CLOSE INSTITUTE
Worms Destroying Crops-Effort at Wholesale Consolidation
 of Plants

Marion, September 3.-(Special.) Perry county teachers institute, just closed, was the largest in point of at tendance ever held in the county. Prof. Howard Griggs of Montgomery had charge of the work and was assisted ty Miss Drake and Miss Lucas of the Marion academy faculty.
 The proposition to restrict the teaching in the grammar or graded school to that of counties having county high schools, by prohibiting the teaching of higher grade, except after regular school hours and at an extra cost to parents, as out lined by the state department, caused much concern here, and resulted in an advanced sentiment in favor of the pro- posed high school.
 Marion public schools open Monday morning, and the. indications are that a large attendance will be at the opening
 The cotton worms are devastating the crops in many sections of the county. Hundreds of pounds of paris green have been used, and in many instances the poison has done little good. The present damage will be about 30 per cent of the crop which is not worrying the cotton planter half so much as the anticipation of the fight against the worms next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-04

Travelling Sergeant Bolin came in this morning from Noxubee and Lauder1ale counties with a bunch of 12 or 15 new convicts, who were forwarded to the vari- ous farms from here