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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
26SS POUNDS SEED
 COTTON TO ACRE

Ashville. December 16.-(SpeciaL)- 1n an interview with N. A. Hood, farm demonstrator for the government in St. Clair county, the reports that E. M. McLendon of Springvile raised 26SS pounds of seed cotton on an acre and that R. R. Hodges of Ashville made 2i00 on one acre of his farm. He also reports that George Beason, near Ash vile, raised 99 bushels of corn on one acre and J. t,. Shaw of Steele's sta tion raised SS bushels on one acre of flat woods land. The above results were accomplished by, following the governments methods. MT. Hood will about double the number of stations next year as the result of this. He has ypow about 45 stations.
 Y The prize winner of the Boys Corn club of St. Clair county, R. K. .Robert- son of Seddon. raised so bushels of corn on one acre. He won the first prize from the Boys Corn club of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

wearing a lovely hat. A handsome black velvet gown was worn by Mrs. Long with a large black picture hat to match.
 It is the custom of the above club to have each member to entertain once a month, and the said entertainments are always of superb character and we'll att tended
 Those participating in and enjoying the hospitality of the popular Mesdames Long and Lacy were: Mesdames Harry A. Sea man, c. F. Tweedy, H. $. Long, J. D. Acuf, w. w Woods, J. F. and J. H. Craig, w. R. Richardson, w. T. Barnett, J. Carl Shepherd. c. L. Burton, w. c. Davis, l.. D. Gray, c. V. Rainey, Steve J. II. and II. w. Crawford and Mrs. Payne.
 At the last meeting the club elected as members Mesdames Asa Cranford and E. C1Iy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
XMAS WEDDING
 AT GREENVILLE

Greenville, December 6.-(Special)-Tne marriage of Miss Elsie Winkler to MT. James Carney Moore will be solemnized on the evening of December 2S at the St. Thomas church, this city. Mrs. Walter B. Flowers of Selma will act as matron of honor. Miss Laura Winkler will be her maid of honor, both Mrs. Flowers and Miss Laura Winkler are sisters of the bride elect Miss Bertha Foley of New York will act in capacity as bridesmaid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
FARMERS ID MEET { ON JANUARY 13 Meeting Called for Saturday at Gadsden Postponed HOLIDAY TRADE BRISK Spot Cotton Market Better Yester- day Than for Weeks-Taxes Be-
 ing Paid Slowly-Grand
 Jury Drawn

Gadsden, December 16.-(Speeial) 1.-The meeting of the farmers and merchants of the county, which was scheduled to take place this morning, has been post poned until Saturday, Jahuary 1S. The weather was unfavorable and the roads bad, so that the attendance of farmers was not what was desired by those who had called the meeting. The business men were also busy because of the near approach of the holidays and not in the best position; to attend
 Holiday trade with the merchants was very satisfactory today. The city was crowded with shoppers from the city, the country and nearby towns. All the mer- chants who make a point of catering to the holiday wants were doing a phenom- enal business.
 The Gadsden spot cotton market was better today than for many weeks. As much as cents was paid for the staple. The buyers here are optimistic now and believe that the period of lowest prices has been passed and that from this time forward there will be an improvement for the better.
 Suit has been filed in the courts of this county by c. C.. White, administra- tor of R., W. White, against the receivers ;of the Annston Iron corporation, for the recovery or $30,0O0 damages This claim is made for the death of R. w. White, who was killed in a quarry of the company in this county. White was at work in the quarries of the company when an overhanging rock fell on him and Killed him instantly : 7. va
 Bob Mccoy, a white prisoner in the Etowah county jail, may receive a par don Governor O'Neal is being appealed to to grant the pardon on the ground that Mccoy has been stricken with rheu- matism and is totally unable to work.
 The payment of the 1911 taxes and the assessment for the coming year are both slower tRan they have been in years. The people seem to be quite indifferent to the premises. It is stated by the assessor that not more than 30 per cent of the assess ments have been made to date and the collections in the office of the tax collec- tor are even more behind than this. Prac- tically no poll taxes are being paid
 The grand jury for the March term of the Gadsden city court has been drawn and will go in session on the first Mon day in that month. A petit jury for the trial of criminal cases for the third Monday in January has also been drawn. Some of the rren held in the county on charges of murder are to be given a hear ing at this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
VETERANS DEPLORE
 M|DDLETON'S DEATH

Mobile, December 16.-The following special orders were issued from the head quarters of the United Confederate Vet eranS today:
 New Orleans, La, December IS. Special order No ?: r "Thc lieutenant general commanding Is pained to record another loss to his mili- tary family, Robert Middleton, colonel, at his home in Mobile, in the 73d year of his age. He was born in Aberdeen, Scot lana, September p, 1S39.
 "ie served with great credit throughout the war, surrendering with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was among the leading citizens of Mobile, prominent in commercial as in religious life. Of Scotch progeny, he displayed in all the affairs of life the predominant characteristics of that remarkable race in determination, pluck, energy. He was a leader in the army, in the community and in the church. He has left good record. By command of
 "C. IRWIN WALKER
 Lieutenant General Commanding william E. Nickel, Adjutant and Chief of Staff"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Clubs Organized

Ashville, December 16.-(SpeNaL)- Professor J. o. SturdevElt, principal of the St Clair County High school at Odenville, has organized a boys corn club and a girls tomato club at the high school. The following are mem bers of the Boys Corn club: Howard Jones, Bert Mize. Paul Warren. Carl Hurst, Leondas Mize and Rufus Tucker
 The following are members of the Girls Tomato club: Misses Mary Hodges, Ollie StoclSley, Nelle Hardin, Louie Newton. Gertie Mize and Gertie Mckenzie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Hunting License Ready

Ashville. December 16.-tSpeciaL)- Probate Judge James L. Herring has received blanks for hunting licenses for the year 1912. He has ctlled at tention to the sportsmen that license Issued during the year 1911 becomes valid on January 1, 1912. Although the license was granted after the season was half over 1t will be valid after January 1, 1912. Sportsmen will have to@take out a new license To hunt In the year 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
ELECT OFFICERS

Roanoke, December 16.-(Special.) )- The Foreign Missionary society and the Home Mission society of the Meth odist church have united and elected the following officers: President, Mrs. D. M. Moore; vice presideIts, Mrs. l.. D. Stodghill, Mrs. A. A. Mooty, Mrs T. M. Swann. Mrs. L. E. Bryan; record ing secretary, Mrs. A. c. Drannen; cor responding secretary foreign depart ment, Mrs. J. w. Hooper; correspond ing secretary home department, Mrs. J. w. Radney; Miss Della Dobbs, treas urer foreign department; Mrs Eula Awby treasurer home department; Mrs. 0. H. Stevenson, press reporter; Mrs. w. w. Stevenson, agent for Missionary Voice. s M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Alabama Road Purchased

Mobile, December 16.-Announcement was made here today by John Cochrane of the purchase by the Northern and Tombigbee Valley railroad of the Nrad- enburgh road, 20 miles long, that Is operating in Choctaw and Marengo counties of this state. The road Tn all probability will be connected up with other railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Lewis in Montgomery

Monts omery, December l6-A( (Spe- cial.)-Charles NJ. Lewis of sKentucky, one of the most prominent figures in the local option election of last year, and one Of the. most widely known citizens of the south, is quartered in this city for a short stay. The lob ject of his presence here at this etime is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
MISS SHEARS TO
 WE'D IN NEBRASKA

Greenville, December 16- (Special) 1.-The following card is being received with much interest in Greenville: Mrs. Stuart Proth- eror Shears has issued invitations to the marriage of her daughter Lillian B.. to pr. Joseph Manning Steiner on Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
Medical Society Meets

Ashville. December ls.-tSpscial.)- The Medical society of St. Clair county met at Odenville this week and carried out it's regular business. w. P. Cooke was elected county health officer for tie ensuing year. The officers elected are as follows: Dr. Gray. president; Dr. w. B. Johnson, vice president Dr. J. P. Tuner, secretary and treasurer; Drs. J. P. Hawkins and C. C. Brown, cen sors. The society adjourned sine die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 FROM CARROLLTON
Death of Child-Heavy Rain Fall. New Pastor Arrives-Jail
 Condemned

Carrollton, December 16.-(Sp pecial.) ) The 1Smonths-ol daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. II. Dobbs of this place died at the family residence this morning at o'clock after a few days illness. The remains were carried to lTusca- loosa today, where interment was made.
 Rain has fallen almost continuously throughout the week and it is esti- mated that more has fallen in this length of time than any other through out the year.
 Rev. J. A. J. Brock, the newly ap- pointed Methodist preacher to this ch8fge. has arrived and taken up his work as such.
 Commissioners' court will meet in special session here on the goth for the purpose of devising some plans for the building of a new jail, the pres ent structure having been condemned by Assistant Jail Inspector Oates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

the 26th of December, 1911. at 12 o'clock, at Florence, Neb. Greenville is the for mer home of Dr. Steiner, his family liV- ing here now He is now connected With the Agnes Memorial sanitarium, Mont clair, Col, near Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17
LIVE NEWS NOTES
 FROM EVERGREEN
Italians to Work on New Railroad. Farmers Holding Cott0n-Mrs.
 Whitcomb Improves

Evergreen, December 16-(Special.)-Al- ger-Sullivan company has just Just brought a large number of Italians here to work on their new railroad from Manls- tee to Fowler's Mill. The road runs about 10 miles west of Evergreen' and will soon be completed.
 Every farmer in the country who can do so is holding his cotton. Large quanu- ties of it are still left at home under sheds and gin houses, and the two ware houses and the surrounding streets in Evergreen are flied with it. About 50 per cent of them were compelled to sell to meet maturing obligations but all who can hold are doing so.
 The Evergreen Civic Improvement club is holding a bazar this week. It has been by their persistent endeavors that the streets and alleyways in town have beeil kept clean, and the business men are aiding them to do so.
 Mrs. Whitcomb. mother of J. c. Whit comb, publisher of The Record, has been very ill recently, and has so far im- proved as to be able to sit up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-17

I ''LIeutehant General, Commanding. | william E. Nickel. Adjutant and Chief
 | oF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
GREGORY SPENDS sATuR-
DAY h|GHT IN CAR0UsE
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day morning and are making every
effort to learn whether the women
boarded the train with him.
Dragging River.
Graphing irons were lowered to the
muddy bed Of the James River on
Wednesday morning In an effort to
recover tho body OF Loufs L Gregory.
absent cashier Of the Atlantic Coast
Line Company who IL being sought for
the endorsement OF thousands OF dol
lars from the railroad.
Requested by relatives OF tie missing
man who want to know whether he Is
alive and fleeing from the arm Of JUS
tice or lying beneath the waters Of the
river. the search for the body was or
dered by Chief OF Police Werner who
grew weary of the criticism OF what
was called the police departments tar
diness In dragging the river bottom.
Police officials and several members
OF Gregory.s family place no credence
In the suicide theory and the river
search is being made more as form
ality than anything else. The men who
are dragging do not expect to recover
the body but they are searching thor
oughly.
Search Started Monday. y
Two longshoremen who were employ
ed by the police department. are drag
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24

urb to Riehmond's line Of growth. and
that, owing to various plain reasons,
1t Is destined to hold Its highly ad.
vantageous position. the effect on the
property of the coming improvements:
can be more readily appreciated.
1t is learned that lots fronting on
the streets OF Grace and Franklin,
and on Monument avenue. just be-
yond Roseneath road, are now, and
have been for some time, selling az
one-fourth less than lots fronting ON
the same streets at Roseneath road.
OF course. 1t Is plain to all that this
difference is due to the fact that Mon
ument avenue has been blocked, even
though temporarily. at Roseneath
road. and once the avenue is extend-s
ed through the prices viii jump In
Monument Annex.
Upon inquiry at tho Office OF Blan-s
ton & Company. real estate agents
at ll10 East Main street, the writer
was informed that the proposed ex-
tension of Monument avenue, as above
mentioned. will prove an epoch In
the affairs of Monument Annex.
Said a member of Blanton q Com
pany. THE proposed extension had to,
come. The city's interests demand II.
The effect on Monument Annex, the
great West End suburb. for which we
are selling agents, will be quickly In
creased prices and rush Tor the re-
naming lots. The present owners OF
as those who buy within the next few
Monument Annex property, as we'll
weeks, will reap rich profits. should
not be surprised to see the large pro-
fits Of Lee Annex duplicated. You
remember that as high as 1000 per
cent. profits were realized then"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24

right Of way through a section Of his
property in order to carry out the ex-
tension idea. Mr.. Forbes wants Sf8-
ooo for the complete right OF way, but
II Is generally believed that he Will
come down notch or two in his
figures. In view Of the fact that tho
opening of the avenue VIII enhance
the value OF his property greatly.
Monument Annex Nearby.
Just beyond the Forbes tract Is
Monument Annex, q suburban divi-
sion already laid out into residential
lots.
Plans are now well under way for
additional development of the far
West End by means OF traction facili-
ties, several cross lines having been
projected within the last several
months. IT has not been determined
exactly where these lines will run. 1t
IS practically assured, however. that
they Will be In actual operation ere
the lapse of another year or two.
In addition 10 the great conven-
fence, the added beauty and other val
liable points to be gained by the city
from the proposed extension of Mon
ument avenue. this much Is conceded
by all:
The opening of this popular street
to It's rightful length will cause an
imm ediate and sharp increase In the
value of property just west of the
city line.
The particular property to come In
for the quickest benefits In Monument
Annex, and those who are fortunate
enough to possess lots In this property
VIII. Ii seems certain. reap rich re-
suits When 1t is remembered that
Monument Annex ts the nearest sub
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
PUTS BLAME ON
J.. s. OFFICIALS
JUICE SAYS ALL OF Us WILL
CHEAT THE GOVERNMENT
If WE CAN.

NEW YORK, May 24.~-In the Fed
eral court to-day Judge Martin i'm
posed fine of $4,000 on Henry ].
Duveen. the importer. who yester-
day pleaded guilty to an indictment
charging him with having underval-
ued goods imported into this country,
In the case OF BENJAMIN J. Duveen.
who also pleaded guilty, Judge Mar
tin postponed action until Tomorrow
to permit his counsel to file additional
papers In the case
In sentencing Henry J. puveen,
Judge Martin said he was Influenced
by two things--the age OF the defen-
dant. sixty, and his broken health.
which would make a prison sentence
fatal. and the laxity OF the custom
officials, who long overlooked such
offenses az the Duveens had com
mitted
THE human family lis SO consti-
tuted that 1t will cheat the govern
ment II 1t finds 1t can do so with
safety" he said. '-The defendants did
about what most others would have
done under like circumstances. The
customs officials themselves are to
blame for this state Of affairs.
The defendants have made resti-
tuition to the government of more
than $1,000. and have not attempted
to defeat the ends of justice since the
law closed down upon them. Under
all these considerations, think II my
humanitarian duty not to impose a
jail sentence upon this defendant"
Owing to the fact that Benja min
]. Duveen was only lately taken into
the frm Of Duveen Brothers, II was
believed that the decision to-day fore
castcd q similar sentence In his case.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
Plans Well Under Way to Extend
Richmond's Great Thoroughfare
Through from Roseneath Road
Prices of Lots Grand Boulevard Will Soon Jump Higher
Lots Fronting This Beautiful Street in Great
Demand---Neary All on Monument Avenue
Are Sold---Other Streets to Benefit

That the plans for the extension OF
Monument avenue west of Roseneath
road are taking definite shape, there
is no longer any doubt. This com es
as welcome news to ali those inter,
ested in Richmond real estate; In
ract, 1t seems To be received with
more or less favor by all.
Ihat an ordinance now before the
council to buy. by purchase or con-
domination, that part of Monument
avenue west OF Roseneath road lying
in the city, will turn the trick or
assure the extension of Monument
avenue there seems to be no question.
The movement to open and extend
S1onument avenue beyond Roseneath
road with a view of eventually max
ing IT a great boulevard as far out as
Horse Pen Road, connecting with the
Three Chopt road. leading TO West
hampton and other suburban terri
tory in that vicinity, was given de-
cided impetus during the week by the
recommendation of the council COM
mittee on streets that $4,000 be ap-
proprtated to extend Monument ave-
nue. distance of $50 feet to the city
limits. The resolution was referred
To the finance committee.
Already the work of grading and
laying OFF the proposed boulevard
from the other end has been begun,
and 1t is expected that a great drive
way leading out from the city Will
be an assured fact in the course Of
another year.
W. S. Forbes owns the tract i'm
medtateiy to the west OF Roseneath
road. and II will be necessary for the
city to either purchase or condemn a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
HEAVY SELLING
Of STEEL COMMON
MANY ACTIVE ISSUES OFFERED
AT SHARP CONCESSIONS ON
THE STREET.

NEW YORK. May 24.--There was
the same pressure against the import
ant stocks at the opening OF the stock
market to-day as was noted yesterday,
many Of the more active issues being
offered at sharp CONCESSIONS. The
heaviest selling was in Steel common.
which sold at 10 Is to 10 3-s. Union
Pacific. Reading and Southern Pacific
receded 1-2. and loss OF "a was
sustained in st. Paul. AT the end OF
fifteen minutes recoveries were In
progress. Missouri Pacific was excep-
tionally strong, advancing a point.
After show of firmness the mar
ket again became unsettled and heavy.
There were some strong spots. how
ever.
Governments unchanged; other bonds
strong.
After scoring declines OF / to 1-2
points In many issues a steadier tone
developed and prices were fairly well
held.
There was q pronounced improve
ment In the tone in the afternoon
prices generally moving moderately
above the lowest of the level around
the opening.
Market closed strong.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
Washinnton Rrevitles.


The State Department today author
lied Consul Miller at Tampfco to In
vestigate and report on the murder of
Samuel Hidy. an American who was
murdered at Los Platanos colony on
the night of May Is.
To succeed DIR. David Starr Jordan,
of California, President Taft to-day
appointed DR.. Barton w. Evermann. OF
Indiana, as commissioner of interna-
tional fisheries. The commission was
provided for in a treaty with Great
Britain.
Former Governor Murphy. of New
Jersey. here for meeting Of the Nc
kfnley memorial association, was a
luncheon guest at the White House to-
day with Judge Nathan Goff, of West
Virginia.
Mine Owners Make Fight.
Independent mine owners of the
Pittsburg district to-day began a bit
ter fight before the Interstate Com
merce Commission for sweeping re-
auctions In rates on coal to the great
lakes. They charged the carriers with
not only exacting exorbitant tariffs.
but with discriminating against them
In favor of mines in which officials OF
the roads owned stock.
Litigation Pursues Claimants.
remarkable resume of the Alaskan
coal fields situation was ma de by Com
missioner OF the Land Office Fred Dem
nett to-day. Out OF 1,TQS claims, Gao
have resulted in criminal indictments
80 locations comprising the Cunning
ham claims have been subjects OF spe-
eial hearings which will probably re-
suit in their cancellation: one case Is
before the supreme court OF the United
States and more than one hundred
others have been held up following
uhiavorah!e reports from speciaI agents
The 3s4 claims which remain are now
being Investigated. In most Of the
cases, according to Commissioner Dem
nett the claimants employed dummy
entrymen.
Lawshs Drew Pay a Year.
The House committee on expendi-
lures In the post office department dis
covered to-day that for one year for
ner third assistant postmaster gem
eral A. w. Lawshe drew his salary of
$1,000 while he was 5000 miles away
from Washington
Chief Dtshursing Clerk, VIM. II,
Mooney, OF the department was the
first witness to-day. He declared that
he drew warrants for Lawshe's pay
for the entire period from October,
1909. to October 1910. during which
time Lawshe was IN New Mexico en-
deavoring to reeuperate from illness.
The committee this afternoon was
scheduled to take up the expense ac-
counts OF the committee OF pustmasters
that investigated time recording can
collation. devices. Postmaster ID. G.
Owen. of Milwaukee and the postmas-
tiers OF Tampa, Fla. and Atlantic City,
were summoned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-24
GLASS SEEMS To
Be OPTIMISTIC
SAYS HIS CAMPAIGN UP TO NOW
HAS PROGRESSED sATIsFAC-
TORY TO HIM.
PLEASED AT WEST POINT
DECLARES AUDIENCE AT FIRST
WAS INDIFFERENT, BUT HE
FINALLY SECURED THEIR
APPLAUSE.
PLEASED AT WEST POINT

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