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most terms. IDese Ianns
are rapidly being brought into a state
of cultivation, much of 1t by dry farm.
ing, and thousands of acres by irripa.
ton
Population Brings Up Values,
1T takes population to bring values
up" said MIR. Fort. With an increased
population come increased land val
ues and increased crops. and that ia
where we gain our profits, for with
the greater crops comes the freight
tonnage, Thus We work, sho' lder to
shoulder with the settler, the cattle
raiser and the merchant.
"~Six-tenths of the men who seek
t7rms in what the East calls the new
states OF the West, come from Chi
cage and Chicago territory. So that
II oehooVes us to let the people of
that part OF the country know what
wyoming can do. The railroad has
learned The value of the colonist. and
the man who journeys to a new ZONE
lhds himself surrounded on his trip
with new creature comforts to which
he was a stranger in former years.
our tourist sleepers are more COM
Portable, we put diners on our col.
ohist trains on which 1t is possible
to secure a full meal at a cost not
to exceed 50 cents. and the traveller
is whirled to his destination at regu.
lar through train speed
Crop Values Are Amazing.
1T is only necessary to show these
%colonists what Wyoming can do in
the way Of c~rop-raising, dairying, hor.
ticulture and kindred pursuits to have
them stop here to investigate. And
when they stop they usually stay. The
lands of Wyoming are the equal of
those anywhere, and when properly
irrigated or dry-farmed. they show
amazing results. Here is a little table
of average values and yields of crops
In Wyoming during 1910:
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mean the men OF wyoming and lie
men OF the Union Pacific r 'road-to
get together, establish community
OF interests which will put Wyoming
IN the place for which she is destined.
We OF the Union Pacific intend to
spend a good. big share of our 81. 200.
U' advertising appropriation tell.
ing the World Of Mornings prospects
n we want the people of the state
to work with US.
Once let all realize the good IN h.
dore by working together, and with
the well-known energy and go-ahead
spirit of the men Of this state thar.
will be no stopping her"
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Wyoming has what las been
called a model irrigation law" IN
tinued MIR. Fort, 1T gives the man
of small means an opportunity of Sc
curing a homestead along some small
stream M a right to axe sufficient
w-.er from that stream to irrigate
his land. with no danger of losing that
right by litigation. The state is the
home of the small irrigation ditch.
and this means that water If cheaper
than where the big companies have
! control. The comparative ease with
which water is secured from the
streams, and the great multitude OF
large and small stream liz the state
mean that within a few short years
every available acre OF and suscept.
ible to irrigation will be taken up
and settled by bona fide settlers who
will till the soil, raise big crops, and
thus help boost the val IS of their
own and their %neighbors' lands. That
means more mone for everyone.
] in horticulture the state is in Its
infancy, but enough has been done to
show that with the wide diversity of
Wyoming's climate and elevation and
its varied soils that almost any kind
of fruit grown In the temperate zone
may be raised with profit. Apples are
grown with success at an elevation OF
7,4OO feet on the Laramie Plains The
harder trees are used and splendid
results obtained. Plums, berries,
cranes and other fruits also bear
well, and with the years the profits
will grow.
Stock PaIsins and .airyins.
For many years Wyoming was the
cattle mans state. and these cattle
men formerly looked on the home
steader as a man to be discouraged,
hut the majority of the old cattle
kings have seen a great light, and
they realize now that there Is more
none and greater profit in diversi'
fled farming and dairying than there
aver was when 1t took three acres to
feed a beef steer
"In dairying alone the state has
| made great strides. A number Of
creameries have been established. and
these are paying excellent prices FOL
butterfat. All of this furnishes q
| means of quick livelihood for t . ne"
sattler and 1t is an industry which
ia bound to grow as he colonist
come in,
A present Wyoming's population
AVERAGES little more than n to the
souare mile. 1t can support 3.OOO,OOl
naople. 1t 10 up TO us-snd by us
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Rev. r. G. Hamilton.
Services LIST and Bird Sunday of
each month.
Divine Services Sunday, June 18th.
Holy Communion 1880 p. IN.
Morning prayer and sermon II a.
IN. Evening services 8 a. m.
Sunday school 10 a. m. each Sum
day.
You are cordially invited.
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Notice to Teachers

The regular teachers examination
will be held in Rawlins Friday and
Saturday, June BIRD and 24th.
Francis B. Smith
County Supt. of Schools
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Presbyterian Church Services

Sunday School at 10 a. IN.
Preaching at IL a. m.
~. P C. S. E., Z p. m.
Evening services at 8 p. m. Cd.
You are most cordially invited to
attend these services.
Oscar Bostrom, Pastor
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Report Of the condition OF CARBON STATE
BANK at Hanna, in the State of Wyoming, at
the close OF business on the 7th day of
June. 1911.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts SlS6, 867 90
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured go ~
Stocks, securities, etc. 300 90
Due from Natl Banks SOB. 563 80
Money Reserve in Bank. viz
Specie 1922
Lgl tndr and natl bnk notes 1000
Nickels and Pennies g23 7O.2s0 OF
Total ~. s7s IL
Capital Paid In S 10000 90
Surplus Fund 6O.OO0 90
Undivided Profits, Less Expenses
and Taxes Paid $3.50 10
Indl dept subject to check Isl, 1872 SO
Certificates Of dept dem'nd 2ss7O IS
Certificates of dept time 1881 % 233. 1876 OF
Total sI2, 1873 ~
State of Wyoming
County of Carbon
l. C. d. WILLIAMSON. Cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
C. WILLIAMSON Cashier
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this 10th
day of JUNE 1911.
Eiw McAtee
lsEALl Notary Public
My commission expires Jan. 26, 1914
CORRECT-Attest:
/ H,Es 5 Ssss$ Director,
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day of June, 1911,
G. Frederick Clark
lSEALl Notary Public
Commission expires Nov. IA, 1914.
ORRECT-Attest:
J, p. IA c6saT Btyis Directors
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S Ry. Time Table

Connects with U. P. tram No. 4
going east and with No II going
west.
Geo. G. Austin Supt
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-23
THE TRUE STORY OF A FEDERAL PROSECUTOR AND
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS :

Denver, Dec. 23-Two ranch
men of Kit Carson county, who
live in the most abject poverty,
today found Santa Claus in the
person of the very man who is
prosecuting them for violation of
the law.
Harry Corey and Francis Nc
Mulkin weer indicted by the fed
eral grand jury on a charge of
having compelled a dying ranch
man to sign away his homestead
to them.
Corey and McMulkin were
wretchedly clad when brought
into court. They carried out
Deputy United States Marshal
Jefferd's description of their
desert home. -.
They and their families five in
tumbled down dugouts, said
Jeferd. They, have. one cow,
which they share between them.
Russian thistles are the only food
for the cow. The cow furnishes
the only food for the two fami-
lies"
When. Jeferd told United
States Attorney Tom Ward of
these conditions, Ward disap-
peared from the federal building.
Shortly afterwards he returned,
his arms full of boxes of candy
and toys and food.
How many children, have You;
Corey !" he asked.
4Three, and the Oldest four
years" replied the. accused man.
-Four pounds Of candy for
you,. and these toys" said Ward,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-23

F CHRISTMAS
food, he gave to McMulkin, who
has FIVE small children.
I'm going to send you men to
the penitentiary because it is my
duty to do So" Ward told them.
"But want your wives and chill
dren to have happy Christmas
at home.
"The Lord never meant folks
to be as lonely as you rfamilies
would be Monday without YOU"
Then the district attorney hur-
ried the. prisoners to the federal
building, where they were mirac-
ulously able to furnish ST 900
bond each.
The two men have no friends
here. Tom Ward was asked
who went on their bonds. He
smiled mYsteriously,
!" II don't know, who it could
have been, y he. said, 81 didn't
know they had any friends"
.---o-o-------.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
THREE CHILDREN DROWNED TRYING TOCROSSSTREAM Mrs. Abbott Drives Buggy Into Stream Swollen
 by Rain

Hartsele September 4.-(Special.l- little town of somerville. nine miles cast of Hartselle. is in mourning today on dc- count of drowning of three beautiful ehil- dreu-FIossie and, Major Abbott. aged 10 and ,. and James RansoIne, aged :. The two former are the children of Prof. James Abbott, a prominent educator formerly of this county. but now of Jack son. and the latter the little son of MT. w T. Ransome of Somervlle. a drug gist Mrs. Abbott, together with an older girl and the little Ransome boy. drove out into the country Sunday morning 10 spend the day with friend. They crossed the creek at tlfe ford about a mile from Somerville in the morning and found it all right and were returning late in the afternoon and, not knowing of a ire mendous rain that had fallen in the meantime again attempted to cross at the ford and drove in too far to turn back when they discovered the depth of the water.
 The three children were swept out of the surry and down stream, as was also the horse The oldest Abbott girl. who was driving, saved herself by holding to the harness and was able to extend a long pole to the aid of Mrs Abbott, who also succeeded inI reaching the bank.
 The bodies were recovered about I o'clock Sunday night and the burial took place at Somerville at o'clock Monday afternoon. The parents are prostrated with grief The ragedy was a shock to the entire section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
BUGGY IS UPSET
 BY MOTORCYCLE Three Thrown to Ground
 in Ensley ENSLEY CLUB WORK Meeting Will Be Held Tonight to Consider Various Subjects-Gen- eral News of Interest in
 Steel City

w A Malone was thrown from buggy in which he was riding on Sunday night st the corner of Avenue and Twenty-eighth street about Il o'clock when an Excel
 sfor motorcycle No. ss. state of Alabama, conided into it from behind. The drivers of the motorcycle escaped leaving the ma chine behind.
 It seems MT. Malone was out driving with a young lady and a small child and was quietly riding up the avenue when this motorcycle, owner unknown. came speeding from behind and ran into one Of the wheels of the buggy, turning he buggy over
 When the buggy was turned over Mr Malone was painfully bruised about the body and arms. while the other two oe- cupants of the buggy were uninjured. The motorcycle was a one cylinder tandem cycle. When it smashed into the buggy the riders were thrown to the ground. rem dering the driver unconscious and tnjuriug the other passenger.
 A call was put in for doctor and an ambulance. but when the ambulance ap- peared upon the scene both of the men had gone. A policeman was called to the scene and when he was unable to find the drivers or owners of the machine he took 1t to the police headquarters, where it is awaiting the owner to identify or claim it.
 The machine Is in bad condition The front wheel is bent up badly and the gas oline tank is torn to pieces. while the pedals and other equipment are also nut of commission. Eye witnesses to the ac- cident state that the machine was coming at a high rate of speed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
Pratt City News

The funeral over the remains of the 1S-months- old child of MT. and Mrs. D, ". stsgg was held yesterday morn services at the home of. the family, the was made in Pratt City ceme- tery.
 The celebration of Labor Day was a very quiet affair in Pratt City The stores were closed during the afternoon and all business was practically sus- pended. A number went to. East Lake and the ball games in town.
 Mrs W. l.. Bedinger and her little daughter arrived last night from Mont. eagle, Tenn, to take up her residence in this city with her husband, Rev W. l.. Bednger at the parsonage on Maple street.
 Miss Hattie West of Luthersville is the guest of Miss Clyde McPherson al her residence in Pratt City.
 Miss Ola Vandergriff of Los Angeles, Cal, is visiting her cousins. Mrs J. c. Phillips, at West End. and Mrs. H. c. Nelems, >i Pratt City.
 Miss Mrytle and Miss Maud Daniels are visiting friends in Avondale
 The Ladies Aid society of the Bap- tist church will hold it's monthly meet ing a t the home of Mrs T. l.. Stovali on Third street this afternoon.
 Miss Lula Courtney of East Lake is visiting her cousin, Mrs. C. w. Over- street. at her home on the East High lands.i
 Mrs. c. W. Overstreet has returned after visit to Independence, Ala She was away for two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
MONTGOMERY BOND ISSUE IS DEFEATED;
 VOTE THREE ID ONE
Vote Regarded as Repudia- tiOn of Present City
 Administration

Montgomery. September 4.-tSpeciaD.- What is regarded as one of the most scathing rebukes that has ever been administered municipal officers in this state was today given to the members of the Montgomery city commission by an overwhelming defeat of proposed bond issue of s325, GOO to have been used in talk ing care of the eitys indebtedness. In the construction of sanitary sewerage system and in the building of parks and play grounds
 The proposed sS25, ,ovO bond issue was de- feated by vote of nearly three to oneC and although the vote was hardly above normal. the overwhelming odds show one of the most decisive victories against what has been regarded as the machine
 that has ever been effected in this city The total vote cast in todays election was 5119 with 36oo ballots against the bond is sue
 The election today is regarded as one of the most significant that has ever taken place in Montgomery. By the defeat of the bond issue, which is considered a re- pudiation of the present members of the board, the voters of the city have also, it is believed, entered strong protest against what has so long been regarded as the ring and have thus in some measure been able to retaliate against the method by which the commissioners were appointed. The proposed bond issu, was for s325.00O Of this amount s250, GOO was to have been used in taking care of the city's indebtedness: s50,00O for the con struction of sanitary sewers. and S25 011 for the purchase of lands for parks, boule- wards and public places.
 Each of these proposed bond issues was voted on separately. the majority against the bond issue being in each case nearly three to one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
Excell Chorus Meeting

The weekly meeting and practice of the Excell chorus of Ensley. Vivian and Pratt City was held last night at the First Methodist church. beginning at o'clock and lasting until unti labout 10 o'clock. The largest and most enthusiastic meeting of the campaign was held and about 100 were present.
 Since the organization number of rev members have joined the chorus and it IS thought before the arrival of E. O. Ex- cell and his pianist, A. w. Roper. on Oc- tobeI 3. the chorus will be well trained ana organized, having between 20 and 95o. The Pratt-Ensley chorus is under the direction of Professor Allsop. with Miss Nina Ran dall acting as pianist.
 A number of the leading singers and vocalists of the community were present at the meeting and sang with harmony land enthusiasm. The next meeting and practice of the organization will be held next Monday, September II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
PARTY
 AT MONTGOMERY

Montgomery. September 4.-tSpecial) Six automobiles from Montgomery went to Troy today to meet the scouting car from Pensacola and escort 1t to this city. In the neighborhood of 40 people went from this city in the six automobiles. and tho party returned to Montgomery this afternoon.
 Among the automobiles which made the trip from Montgomery to Troy to meet the scouting car were those of Frank Harvey Miller. Mayor William A. Gunter, Jr., Jack Hastings, Herbert Coleman, r. c. ingalls, and pr. Gaston Greil.
 The occupants of the scouting car are pr. S. R. Mallory Kennedy and Col. Frank L. Mayes of the Pensacola Journal who are making trip from Pensacola to Chicago for the purpose of locating route from the lakes to the gulf
 Leaving this city. the scouting car will go to Calera, Birmingham. Deca- tur. Tuscumbia and Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
Ensley Club Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Ensley club will be held tonight at the offices of the club. number of vital and important matters will be taken up and discussed by the club and a full attendance is ex- pected.
 The five cent fare from Birmingham to Ensley and the direct mail delivery questions will be taken under considera- ton.
 But the most important question before the club is that of procuring a railroad station for the Ensley people. An effort will be made by the members of the club to secure a station to be built by the Southern on their line in this city. They state they have confidence that their re- quest will be granted in time. but they are anxious to have immediate action up- on this matter
 The meeting will begin at s o'clock. E. W. Avery presiding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
UNKNOWN BOY Is CRUSHED BY TRAIN Body Taken to Bessemer
 Yesterday ITEMS OF INTEREST Bessemer Defeats the B. R., L. X P. Go. Team at West End-The
 Pisgah Evangelistic
 Meetings Begin

Bessemer. September 4.-tSpeeiall l- Crushed and mangled almost be- yond recognition, the body ot brought to this city this morning at s o'clock in the caboose of the fast A. G. s. freight train operating be- tween Birmingham and Meridian, that killed him near West End. as it was leaving Birmingham. The engineer saw the boy lying across the tracks ahead of him. but 1t was too late to stop the train, especially as il was coming down an incline. and slowing up. the body. severed just above the knees and the head mashed. was hurried to the Kennedy Undertaking establish ment of this city where it awaits the coming of those who have the claims of relationship or means of identifiea- tion
 He is apparently about Is years of age with black hair. brown eyes ant one tooth is missing in his left jaw. of good build and his hands show in dications that he was of the moulders' trade. He was attired in overalls. black serge coat and an advertisement cap of some fertilizer plant of Clanton, Ala. In his pockets were found several, green peanuts, small piece of chewing to- baceo and a pair of sewing scissors. No clew to his identity could be traced out in his apparel
 The rumor that man had been killed by train drew the usual stream of people to the morgue today to satisfy a morbid curiosity. and if possible rec ognize the stranger. He will be held until tomorrow morning when 1t is eN- pected that the remains will be identi- fled, and if not they will be inferred in the Cedar Hill cemetery
 Coroner Brasher arrived this after noon and after an investiga tion. an nounced that an inquest will be held in Birmingham tomorrow afternoon when the crew of the freight train can be present as witnesses.
 Among the persons calling to see the body. fearful lest 1t might be one of their loved ones were young girls, old men and women, searching Tor brother or sons that have strayed from home ties and perhaps met the ill fate of the boy whose life was snapped out today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
Aid Meeting Notes

The Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Baptist church held their monthly meeting this afternoon at the church, and II was unusually interest ing. The programme, Of which Mrs !. Ii. Williams was the leader, was com posed of vocal selections by Mrs. Brownrigg and Mrs. Wright instrument tai music by Miss Dora Winters several splendid papers on Cuba and Panama missionary work. A number of visitors were present as we'll as a majority of the members of the society The next meeting of the aid society was an nounced with Mrs Barnett at her home on Fourth avenue.
 The Jonesboro Methodist Foreign ness session at the home of Mrs. J. W. McCorkle this afternoon. The pledge of s25 for the up keep of a kinder garten school in China was ordered paid and arrangements completed for the production of Our Awful Aunt" by the aid society at Johns tomorrow evening After the business routine ices and cake were served by the hotess to the 20 ladies assembled.
 The Baptist Aid society of Jonesboro meet with Mrs. Tom Shaw at her home this afternoon and the only. business discussed was the probable sale of ice cream next Saturday at one of the local stores. There were about 1s ladies in attendance and iced watermelon was the aftermath of the routine of Ibusi- ness. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. 1. Rarden next Monday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
Personal and Social

Miss Ruth Chamberlain has returned to her home in Atlanta after a delight full visit to Miss Annie Mae Burgin at her residence at Palmer Terrace.
 C. T. Walker, the popular express agent. spent the week end at Fayette. Ala, his former home.
 Miss Elose Ruffstutler has left for Blocton after a visit to Dr. Spring field Miss Huffstutler will hold a chair in one of the schools at Blocton dur ing the fall and winter session.
 pr. R. M. Cunningham and party have returned after an extensive tour of the east and the north. They were gone for over a month.
 Mrs. JsH Reid has returned after a ,ongthy vacation at Elkmont Springs,
 Mrs F. L. Ellis and children. Eileen and Hudson. have returned after a months visit to Nat.hez, Miss.
 Prof J. NJ. Blackwell was a visitor to the city Sunday and Monday. He announces that he will occupy the posi- ton of teacher at the Cunningham school during the next year.
 The Young Ladies' Missionary circle will be entertained as the residence of Mrs. William Inman on Avenue l. on Saturday afternoon.
 Officer II. w. Alman of the local force has returned after short vacation to Georgia and South Carolina.
 Miss Ruth Howard of East Lake has returned to her home after visit to iris inds in Ensley.
 Mrs. C. '. Albert, of 2704 Avenue C, will entertain the Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church at her home on Wednesday afternoon. This will be the first of the meetings since the ad journment of the soicety for the sum mer. Tn old members are requested to be present as several vital and Inn portant matters will be presented to the society for their discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
POSTAL MEN MEET
 IN CINCINNATI

Cincinnati September 4.--The fourth nn- rual convention of the National Associa- tion of Postoffice Employees opened here today with delegates present from every state in the union. One of the subjects discussed was the retirement of aged and supcrannuatcd postal employees The mat ter of urging and placing of all postmas- ters in the competitive classified civil ser- vice was also scheduled for discussion.
 The convention will last for three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-05
SEVEN PERSONS
 ARE RESCUED

shinnsees Lifessging Station. [, T., Sep tember f#rhs bfesefes buoy manned by life savers rescued seven persons carly today when ths four msstsd schooner Carrie A, bah ran ashore about a mile east Of ths lifesavins station. Two young women, the captains daughters, were brought 10 land immediately after the boats were rigged, Five men also were rescued. The captain, cook and one sea- snah, the ofher tbres insh .9n the vssse,, deafded ts stick to tlie sbipS The capt,in ls ~ will, fever, and # fwas feared that serious results might follow an attempt 10 remove him.
 The schooner was bound from PAseAz gould, Miss. for Boston with . cargo ef yellow pcuH.