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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-05-14
Burning . Diamond.

The diamond was first burned hy Davy and Faraday in 1874. It was held on platinum rod in a glass globe of twenty-two cubic inches o1 pure hydrogen and the Duke of Tbs cany's burning glass lens of four teen inches and one of three inches separated six and one-hah feet-con- centrated the suns heat. Tn three quarters of an hour the stone burst Into scarlet flame. Out of focus il blazed four minutes and was con. sumed in two more trials.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-05-14
Foley Kidney Pills are true medi

cine. They are healing, strengthen ing, antiseptic and tonic. They are quickly.
 Foley Kidney Pills take hold of NYour system and help you to rid yourself of your dragging backache, sdull headache, nervousness, impaired eyesight, and of all the ills resulting from the impaired action of your kid . neys and bladder Remember it is Foley Kidney Pills that do this W. l.. Dewpody & Go.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-05-14
Cleaned Them Out.

First Girl--Was your bazaar a grea. success? Second Girl-l should think so. All the gentlemen had to walk home. They hadn't even a penny it.. their pockets to pa. their tram fares London Yit-Hits
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-05-14

-The ron@-! ":r': understand wEy you imagine s''o los wnrorrful con versationai aHwers. when. rs n mat ter of fact. she .aIls extremely little.
 {Tle Other-rhaGs just it. She shows 're7i,.sc r,.ab,e discretion in the selection of th!cSs to LC ,rt. ua$:,'u..-Ce.i aet. News
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-05-14
Rerhaps.

My wife is getting so she can cook 'You are prejudiced in her favor" "No. 1 am not She gave tramp piece of pie last week, and he has been back for more three times"
 Perhaps he is after hero medal Houston Post.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-05-14
injustice.

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 George White, though his name did not indicate his color, was convicted of stealing a chicken, and the unfeel- ing judge sentenced him to pay fine of $10.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-05-14
Giavinq Safe.

Johnny" ~..'' the teacher. ''this Is the third tim. have hnd to punish you this week Why are you so naugh Vr
 "Because," answered the incorrigi- ble youngster grandpa says the good die young. and l ain't takin' any chances. ."-Chicago News
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-05-14
A Bold JoiIiw:

Ars. Hashleigh--fes.w we've been havs Ing considerable trouble with our milh lately. Do you take your cottee with CT without1 New Boarder--l taE~ it wttirn-Dso- tna Transcript
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
PROBE PEONAGE
 CHARGE IN MONROE

Mobile, May -(Specal)-One hundred witnesses from Monroe county have been subpoenaed to appear before the federal grand jury, TOW in session here, in con- nection with an allegation that peonage exists in Monroe y, and it is un- derstood upon what appears to be good authority that several of the most prom inent men In the county will have to answer in the federal court If the evil dence adduced is sufficiently strong to warrant prosecution.
 For several weeks, previous to the or ganization of the present grand jury, In- spector Bruff, of the department of jus tice, was in Monroe county for the pur- pose, 1t Is alleged, of Investigating cases wherein negroes were forced to work out indebtedness, in one instance. according to report, a negro having been held for nearly five years on account of indebted ness in a comparatively small sum.
 About 50 residents of Monroe county have already appeared and given testi- mony before the grand jury, and 1t Is not expected that the inquiry will be con- cluded until next week. While very little is obtainable relative to the line of in- vestigation that is under way, enough has leaked out to warrant the belief that sen sational developments may be expected in the course of few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
ODENVILLE HIGH
 SCHOOL CLOSES

Odenville, May 19.-(Special.) )-The St. Clair County High school closed this week after very successful years work. The commencement exercises began Sunday with a strong sermon preached at the High school auditorium by the Rev. Stur- divant Exercises were held on the even ings of Monday, Tuesday, "Wednesday and Thursday, and each evening large crowds were present to enjoy. the excellent enter tainment offered by pupils and faculty
 Many visitors from all parts of the coun- ty have been in Odenville during the week and nearly all of them pronounce this the best commencement ever held in St. Clair county.
 The play, Red Acre Farm" deserves especial mention, as does Miss Blacks solo and the debate, Resolved, That the Young Man of Today Has Better Oppor- tunities for Success in Life Than His Forefathers Enjoyed" James Hagin and George Simpson were for the affirmative and Ben Vandegrift and Walter Ernest represented the negative. The judges de- cided in favor of the affirmative.
 Bert Mize was awarded the medal in the young mems oratorical contest, and also won the scholarship medal. Ross George won the medal offered by Mrs Sturdivant for highest advancement in literature dur ing the year.
 A feature of Thursday evenings pro- gramme was the St. Clair county musical contest, in which five young ladies took part The medal was awarded to little Miss Louise Forman of Springville, who is only 10 years of age, and who showed re- markable skill and good training. Miss Ewing of Springvile received the next highest average grade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
COUNTS
 DEMAND GRANTED Hale County Citizen Re tires and Eiland Is Farm
 DemOnStratOr

Marion, May 19-(Special.)-State of- ficals in charge of farm demonstration work have reconsidered their former ac- tion and have appointed w. M. Eiland as demonstrator for Perry county. MT. Eiland was formerly indorsed by his home county for the position, but Hale county citi- zen was given the place; the result was Perry county refused to accept the service except from citizen of her own county.
 The Progressive association is sending the following additional delegates to the good roads conventions: Dr. J. F. Hobdy, T. B. Grantham, J. c. Mckleboro, E. l.. Gayle, G. P. White, J. A. Hendrix, A. J. Marshall, J. c. Lee, J. M Spratt, H. A. Peters, W. M. F'owlkes, Herbert Hogue, E. H. Tubbs and c. H. Greer.
 In an opinion rendered by the attorney for the Progressive association the board of county commissioners have no legal au- thority to consider the holding of an election to vote on road bonds at their next sitting, which is June 5. The mat ter can be brought up the first Monday in August and if granted an election can be called about September 15.
 The negro Walter D. Cribbs, who killed a negro in this county 10 days ago. and wounded Policeman Griffin in Selma, has not been captured. In the dispatches sent out the name "Krebs' has been used, but his name is Cribbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20

pleted on the ground. It is of concrete and will be handsomely finished on the inside. This structure will cost s15oO and will be a most important adjunct to the school plant.
 The Bibb County High school has two notable features. It has on its pay roll one teacher who is too pretty to teach school and another who is strikingly handsome.
 the school Professor Cooper holds Il Ph. D. degree from Johns Hopkins uni versity and Is also graduate of Wash lngton and Lee. He Is rated as one of the best instructors in the state. He was born and raised near Centreville at his fathers home near the site of the high school building
 The other teachers in the school are Miss Marriette B. Brogdon, Miss Sarah Key Bagey, Miss Ladie Fortis, Miss Elizabeth Holly Pratt and Miss Lucile Hightower.
 Besides the County High school, Centre vile has a good city public school sys- tenn with large attendance. The people have just completed a handsome new building, costing S5000, that would be a credit to most any town of the state.
 The teachers In this school are Prof. J. A. Alexander, principal; Miss Jannette Shapard, Miss Virginia Ellis and Miss Lu- cile Hightower. The latter has charge of the music departments of both schools.
 The people of Centreville and Bbb county are depl yfnterested in schools and there Is a rapid development in the sys- tenn from the elementary schools in the rural sections to the higher institutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20

The county high school of Bibb county, located at Centreville, is closing its sec ond annual session The enrolment for this session was between 90 and 100. This is running close to the best in the state.
 visited this school few days ago and found teachers and pupils in the midst of final examinations. I was told that I looked into the faces of the bright boys and girls I could not discount the report.
 The teachers are among the best in the state, holding in the aggregate higher credentials from the greater institutions of learning than perhaps any of the
 The pupils also made better showing than the average of the schools of this class. They are bright, neat and ener- getic This is easily one of the best coun- ty high schools in Alabama and the peo- pie of Centreville have a right to be proud of it.
 The building. which cost s15,ooo, is differ ent from most of the others, presenting distinctive character and Is handsomely furnished on the inside. It occupies a plot of five acres of ground admirably situated for the purpose. The grounds now being laid off and beautified by a land yscape artist under the direction of the ladies interested. In school improvement.
 A separate building for the manual training department Is now being coan-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
SEED TALKS TO
 ALBERTVILLE CLUB

Albertville, May Especial .)-Yester- day afternoon the Albertville Business Mems club had as their guest Lieuten- ant Governor Walter D. Seed and Repre- sentative Joseph Johnson, both gentlemen delivering inspiring addresses to the body and practically all the members, as well as a large number of visitors, were out to hear them
 Leon McCord, member of the state rail- road commission, was in this (his home) town this week on official business, and as usual was most cordially received. MT. McCord stated that the Sunday train be- ing sought by the Albertville Business Mems club would be put on at an early date, probably June 1. This was welcome news for the citizens of Albertville
 The Nashville, Chattanooga and. St. Louis railroad have force of men here making repairs of the depot and other property of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
TRUSTEES VISIT
 CHURCH SEMINARY

Edwardsville. May 19.-(Special.)-Dr Thomas Nicholson. corresponding secre- tary of the board of education of the Methodist Episcopal church, and Dr. John H. Race, president of the University of Chattanooga made an official visit to Edwardsville Seminary today.
 They were met at the depot by Princi- pal Stephenson and MT. w. A. Burgess, and with pr. J. H. Dunn, district super intendent of the Anniston district, by MT. Burgess in his auto. The trustees then met with Drs. Nicholson and Race at the hotel parlor, where a review of the seminary work and the outlook were gone over.
 After this conference the visitors ad- dressed a large and appreciative audi ence at the seminary hall.
 They expressed themselves much pelased with this educational plan, and gave as- surance of the continued support of the board of education
 The seminary has just closed the most successful year of it's history, as it hs- had the largest and best attended term At present a normal school is being con ducted under the management or Pro- lessor Stephenson and Miss Mane. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
DRESSLER TO SPEAK
 AT STATE NORMAL

Jacksonville, May 19.-(Special) 1.-The following is the programme of commence ment exercises of the State Normal school
 Sunday May 2s, Il a. m.-Commence- ment sermon, the Rev l.. O. Dawson, Tuscaloosa 8 p. m., sermon before the Christian association, the Rev. L. o. Daw- son.
 Monday, May 2y, 10 a. m., senior class exercises; to 10 p. m., open air concert.
 Tuesday, May 90, p. m., business and social meeting alumni; D. m., alumni banquet; D. m., annual debate between Calhoun and Morgan Literary societies. Wednesday, May 31, 10 a. m., commence ment address, Dr. F. D. Dressler, Univer- city; graduating exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
NEGRO PARK AT
 SHEFFIELD BURNS

Sheffield, May 19.-(Special )-Lincoln park or Woodside park, as it was former ly kriown, colored amusement park north of Sheffield, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. A dance was in progress at the time. and it is thought the fire caught from a match carelessly dropped. The pavilion was insured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
Suit Postponed

Washington, May 19-To enable John Hays Hammond to carry out his commis- sion as special ambassador of the United States at the coronation of King George w., Justice Barnard, of the district su- preme court, today ordered the postpone ment until nex, November of further proceedings in the slander suit for s1,eoo,- GOO damages of D. J. Suly, the former cotton, king" against Mir. Hammond,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
DELEGATES TO
 MAKE ADDRESSES

Columbus, Miss. May 19.-(Special)- Col John P Mayo and J. G. Weathery, secretary of the Columbus Business league, leave Sunday for Birmingham to represent this county at the Mobile Ba- sin and Tennessee River association s meeting, which convenes Monday. MT. Weatherly Is down for a talk about 'The Importance of the Tombigbee River, and the meeting in Birmingham coming just a week before the big river con vention, which will be held i, in Column bus on May 30-s1. will no doubt attract many visitors lere for that gathering.
 MT. Weatherly is delighted with the opportunity to say good things for the Tombigbee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
TATEPLEADS FOR
 LIFE OF PEARCE BoyFeud Case Goes to Jury After Very Strenuous
 Argument

Anniston, May -(SpeciaL)-T case of Cross Pearce, the boy feudist in the alleged Pearce-K Kennedy con- spiracy case, was given to jury in the city court Friday afternoon after charge by Judge A. H. Alston. super numerary judge, who has been presid- ing at the case during the entire week. 1 Following the speech of Solicitor W. J. Boykin of Gadsden, who made an appeal for the death penalty for the defendant Thursday afternoon, Judge S. W. Tate opened for the defense Friday morning. and during his speed he almost brought tears to the eyes O. many of the spectators as he pleaded for the life of the boy.
 Judge Tate relied chiefly upon the testimony of witnesses who had con- tradicted Leon Dyer. the boy witness. all of whom swore that young Dyer had told them that he did not see the shoot ing, in regard to which he testified in minute detail for the state.
 w. P. Acker followed Judge Tate, set ting forth the legal side of the case. difference of opinion between him and Judge Aston resulted in the read- ing of the entire testimony of Dr. Glencoe in regard to the wounds re- ceived by Sarge Kennedy; and after the reading of this testimony MT. Ack CT insisted that the court charge the jury on third degree murder, assault and intent to murder and assault with weapon. The court declined to do this and the jury was sent out while MT. Acker and the judge argued as to the legal points involved in the case
 SA1t ~ rt... ta1 Tlr.. Fxxx~ the prosecution and his address was regarded masterful. He contended that the deceased had been shot in the back while running and he insisted that the court charge the jury as to first degree murder, stating that the evidence in the case had clearly estab- lished case of this degree. The jury may be out all night.
 Ed Garrett, the negro who walked from Tyler Hill to the city Thursday afternoon after having his head almost severed from his shoulders by Ed Davis, another negro. in a fight over a woman. Is reported to be in a pre- carious condition at Sellers hospital. Due to this fact, the case against Davis and the woman has been indefinitely postponed.
 towns which are after the state high school recently authorized for this county, Oxford, Piedmont and Alex andria. have raised the amount required by the state as a bonus and have se- lected sites for the school. Pending the action of the locating board. Pied mont has called off the proposed s10,- 900 bond issue. It was proposed to use S6000 of this issue for the new school.
 Ollie Williams, a white man who has failed to answer at two terms of the federal court on charge of illicit distilling, was surrendered by his bondsmen and locked up in the Cal houn county pail yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
RAIN HELPS NORTH
 ALABAMA CROPS

Decatur. May 19.-(Special. )-The drouth which has prevailed over this section of the state for the past six weeks was broken this morning by fine gentle rain which fell for several hours, greatly re- viving cotton and corn and other farm crops and gardens. In many sections of this county the crops were suffering for rain and in some localities it was too dry for farmers to blow. The rain this morn ing will be worth thousands of dollars to the farmers and gardeners of this part of the state.
 At the expense of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company the body of the white man who was found a few days ago with the head badly crushed and lying by the side of the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks near Falk- vile, this county, has been buried In the city cemetery here without being identi- fled. Several telegrams from people ir Montgomery and other cities, making in quiires about the dead man have been re- ceived, but none of the descriptions giver correspond with the description of the dead man. His identity is a mystery that may never be solved.
 The New Decatur city council has made final assessments for the West New De- catur sewer laterals, which have just been completed. The assessments are s7,62s.n and $4,24261 making a total of s11, ,s69 32. This system gives West New Decatur a complete sewer system, the same as the other sections of the city
 For the benefit of the hospital fund, which the Ladies' Benevolent society is raising, the lady members of the Maca- Lees of the World will give a strawberry, cream and cake festival on tomorrow evening on the lawn of the Young Men's Christian association in New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
Burglar Confesses

Pittsburg, May 19.-Harold Enfield, an English vaudeville actor, who confessed to a series of burglaries in Pittsburg and whom the New York police authorities accused of robberies in their city, today entered aA plea of guilty in criminal court and was sentenced to serve an indetermi- nate term of 7la to 30 years in the Western renitentiary Enfield confessed to throw ing lot of stolen jewelry into the Ale ohenv river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
Two Bound Over

Jim White and Frank Conley, charged with grand larceny. were bound over by Judge I. H. Benners yesterday In the first division of the common pleas court to await the action of the grand jury. The bond of each was fixed at $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
HUNTSVILLE ID
 VOTE 0N CHANGE Election Called on COmmis- sion Government to Be
 Held June 19

Huntsville, May 19.-(Special)- Mayor R. E. Smith today issued a proc lamation calling an election for June 19 when the electors of Huntsville will be allowed to vote on a proposition to change the form of city government to the commission form under the Kilby bill Probate Judge Lawler notified the mayor. today that the petition Tor election had been examined and found to be signed by a sufficient number of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
PROD|GAL HUSBAND
 FINALLY RETURNS After Twelve Years M0sely
 Suddenly Appears SHERIFF'S CONTEST Bryce Wins Out Before the Supreme Court and the Case Will Now
 Be Tried on It's

culman. May .-(special)-After an absence of more than 12 years a n1an by the name of Sam Mosely has returned to his home and his family.
 Some 12 years ago Mosely deliberately walked off, leaving his wife and several children without even stopping to say good-by. The family, together with the citizens of the little burg. after his failure to return within reasonable time, gave up hope of ever seeing or hearing of him again, thinking that the man had met with foul play, and not until two days ago had they had the least idea of what had become of him.
 Two days ago while the family were seated at their home at the dinner. table Mosely walked in as deliberately as he walked away 12 years ago. and although he was somewhat changed in appearance, his wife, who had been faithful to him all the long years of his absence, immedi- ately recognized him as her husband of her younger days, and the return of the prodigal son did not bring more joy into the heart of his old father than the re- turn of this husband brought to the hearts of the faithful wife and loving children.
 A decision of some interest to the people of this county was handed down by the supreme court of Alabama yesterday when it was decided by that body that Judge Robert I. Burke of the county court was not competent to try the contest case between Sheriff c. w. Bryce and his re- publican opponent, c. c. Scheuing.
 This case became noted all over the state while it was in progress in the courts of the county, and 1t was for the pending of contest proceedings filed by MT. Scheuing that ex-Sheriff Casey held the office several weeks over his time, refusing to give possession to MT. Bryce.
 The decision handed down yesterday is a victory for Bryce, in that he appealed the case to the supreme court after Judge Speake had held that Judge Burke was fully competent to sit on the case. Bryce alleged that Burke was not an impartial judge, and leaned to the Scheuing side of the matter The case will now come back to the courts in this county, and the trial judge will necessarily be appointed by the register in chancery of this court.
 The County High school board met at the courthouse in Cullman today to elect a principal and teachers for the County High school for the next year. There was only one applicant for the position of principal of the school that being the present incumbent, Prof. J. T. Mckee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20

The police last night made raid on a suspected blind tiger and secured con siderable quantity of liquor and made three arrests, The men arrested were E. O. Howle, G. D. Howle and H. Chris topher. Three casks of beer and several quarts of liquor were taken. The men claimed they were merely enjoying. so- cial drink and that no liquor was being sold but the officers had been watch ing the place for some time ana saw number of men come and go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20

Parties wanting concessions at East Lake Park will apply to H. M. Newsome at the Princess theatre during hours 10 to 1 p. m., and after that at East Lake Park.