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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
NO DECISION ON
 FRENCH CABINET
M. Cailaux Will Probably Be Invited to Form
 New Ministry

Paris, June 25.-No decision yet has been reached with reference to the formation of a new French cabinet I'm mediately on his return from Rouen this morning President Fallieres visited Premier Monis who is still confined to his room as the result of injuries re- ceived at the aerodrome several weeks ago M Monis tendered to the presi- dent the resignation of the cabinet. In doing so he indicated that Joseph Cal laux, the minister of finance, In his opinion was best fitted to succeed in the organization of the new ministry
 During the course of the day Presi- dent Fallieres, as is customary under such circumstances, conferred with his advisers, the presidents of the chamber of deputies and senate, but the strict est reserve was maintained as to the result of these conferences
 It is generally understood that M. Callaux will be summoned to the Elysees palace tomorrow and invited to form a ministry It is pointed out in political circles that the defeat of the government on Friday on a matter for ernment, in no way implies a change ernment, in now way implies a change in the governments programme and M. Callaux is considered on all sides best qualified to carry on the policy of the ministry of which he is member
 The government was defeated in the chamber of deputies on Friday on a question relating to the supreme com mand in the army in case of war. The deputies voted against the government s3s to PA. The Monis cabinet was formed on March 2, last following the resignation of the Briand ministry on February 27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
CRISIS REACHED IN
 ALBANIAN AFFAIRS

vienna, June @.-Reliable adyices have been received here from Albania that the situation there is extremely critical. Turkey has massed 5000 troops within . days march of the Montenegrian frontier.
 Charles R. Crane of Chicago who has Just arrived at Vienna from Cettinje, after traversing Albania, described the conditions as absolutely intolerable. The Turks, he says, are devastating whole districts, killing prisoners, refuge women and children, burning houses and crops and blowing up churches. A large body of Albanian women and children is now caught between two wings of the Turk ish army and escape is impossible.
 Mir Crane adds that 25,000 women and children have fled to Montenegro and are starving there, their only means of sub sistence being boiled grass and various roots they are able to gather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
TODAY'S sAGE-HERALD

Lone killed and 3 wounded in Annis-
 ton shooting.
 Knapp discusses Alabama farms Defeat awaits Root amendment. Warm senatorial fight in Mississippi. No decision on French cabinet 2-Georgia may have epileptics' sani-
 tarium. 3-Cochrane's reply to Aliceville Data on worlds cotton. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Dr. Mooney declines call to Alex
 andria
 Robert Burnett has close call. Commissioners to visit camp.
 All approve bond issue. 6-Papers should not publish suicides. 7-Bessemer window display is unique. Diplomats hosts at dinners. S-Sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
Farmer Kills Another

Danielsville, Ga, June 25-Lea Green, a prominent farmer living near here, this afternoon shot and killed Will Bone young man of that section, because the latter persisted in his efforts to enter Greens home. Bone, according to wit nesses, had been drinking and when or dered away struck Green over the head with bottle. At this juncture Mrs. Green participated in the fight and Green rushed into the house, secured a shotgun and shot Bones head almost completely on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
.PROH|B|T|ON|STS
 ACTIVE. IN GEORGIA

Atlanta, June 25-A statewide move ment having for it's object the repeal of the near-beer, clause and the abolition of locker clubs was launched through out Georgia today by the Georgia anti saloon league. Letters had been sent to the pastors of all the churches in the state and these were read at today's services. Resolutions accompanying the letters also were presented to the con sresations, These approved the proposed near-beer bill and called upon the sev- eral senators and representatives to work and vote for it's passage
 It is stated that this is the first step in the fight to be inaugurated in the leyislature which convenes next Wednes- day for the strengthening of the prohibi- ton laws. t-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
Cholera Is Feared

New York, June 25.-The steamer Ham burg from Genoa and Naples. Which ar rived this afternoon, was detained at Quarantine for observation. She report ed the death at sea six days ago, of q five-year- boy from an ailment symb- tomatic, the health officers say, of chol- era. The Hamburg's first cabin passen- gers will be permitted to land tomorrow morning. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
New Decatur to Vote on Bonds

Decatur, June 25.-(Special.) .)--New Decatur will vote on the issuance of S20, 900 worth of school bonds, the cleo tion to be held on July 22. It is said that there will be but very little, if any, opposition to the issuance of the bonds. One-half of the new issue of bonds will be used to retire old school bonds at . lower rate of interest and the re- maining $10.000 will be used to m- prove the public schools of New De- catur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
Meteor Successful

Kiel, June .25.-The Emperor's yacht Meteor was again successful in today's race, defeating the Germana, owned by Lieut. Krupp Von Bohlen and Halbach, and the English boat Water Witch, owned by c. Cecil Whitaker. The wind was tricky and one of the smaller yachts was dismasted, and lost rail. The ships of the second division of the United States Atlantic fleet were crowded with visitors this afternoon, but the officers and men had a respite from formal entertainments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
Major Horton Names Staff

! Decatur, June 25.--(Special. Maj. Roy c. Horton, maj jor- of the Third reg irnent Alabama National Guards. who was recently elected-to this office, has just appointed the following staff: w. E. Steed, battalion adjutant; J. Fl. Ables, l1e tenant quartermaster. with the rank of lieutenant; M. o. Nelson, sergeant ma jor. ,...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
FIELD LEFT OPEN
 TO OLLIE JAMES

Frankfort, Ky, June 25.--The with drawal of United States Senator Thom- as H. Paynter from the senatorial race, announced Saturday night, leaves the field practically open to Congressman Ii Ollie James, the only other aspirant who has announced his candidacy to date. The primary for the nomination of the next senator will be held July 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26

The names of Colonel Roosevelt. Sen- ators LaFollette, Cullom and Root were brought to mention in the Lorimer in- vestigation Saturday when Herman H. Kohlsaat, editor and publisher of The Chicago Record-Herald, testified before the Senate committee. It was largely the efforts of Kohlsaat's news paper that the legality of the election or Lorimer was questioned and investigation started in the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
McGuffin Starts Trouble

f The city was thrown into furor or ex- citement shortly after 4 o'clock when 1t was learned that fierce battle had taken lplace between will McGuffin and the po- lice authorities, which resulted in such a fearful tragedy. McGuffin, according to the reports gathered so far. was drink ing. and went from his house near the Union foundry to a commissary nearby kept by Triplett Bros, where he got into an argument over the purchase of some goods, and left in anger, threatening to get his gun and shoot the whole Trip lett family. Triplett telephoned the po- lice department, and Chief of Police Clos son, accompanied by Sheriff c. T. Brooks, who happened to be close by, jumped on a car and went to the scene.
 According to a statement by M. G. Hewett, a neighbor of McGuffn, the lat ter was crazed by drink and fired off his pistol before Chief Glosson arrived on the scene. The chief entered the house, pulled his pistol and tried to capture the enraged man, but McGuffin fred the bullet striking the chiefs belt and glanc- ing off.
 Glosson wheeled and second shot from ANcGuffin's pistol struck him in the hip Wnd he fell McGuffin then grabbed his army rifle and ran.,
 Shot as They Ran
 By this time four more policemen. in- cluding Cunningham and Dashwood, ap- peared and pursued the fleeing man. who was shooting as he ran. One of the bull lets struck Cunningham in the head and killed him. One of the policemen had se- cured shotgun from some one and was now trying to get in range. Dr. w. Sellers had brought the four policemen out in his automobile, and when the shooting became lively the automobile was deserted. McGuffin ran toward the automobile and jumped in and tried to start it. The man with the shotgun, whose name has not yet been learned, had by this time got in range and shot McGuffin. He fell out of the automo- bile and was thought to be dead, but was taken to the hospital where he lies in a critical condition.
 firing and about hundred shots were fired before McGuffin was brought down.
 Threats of Lynching
 Late tonight several friends of the dead policeman have found out that McGuffn is still alive and may recover, and threats \ of lynchng have been heard. This has caused the removal of McGuffin to the county jail where he is now under heavy guard.
 McGuffin is filled with shot and has lost a quantity of blood, but now appears not seriously wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26

alleged to have been used to put Lor- inner across at Springfield"
 Funk and Hines have been in the Sem ate committee room during the few days of the present proceedings each waiting to be called to the stand. The issue be- tween them is expected to be one of veracity and 1t will, have an important bearing on the outcome of the inyesti- gation. ttt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
|ONE KILLED AND \ THREE INJURED IN BLOODY BATTLE John l.. Cunningham Dead
 as Result of Tragic Af-
 fair at Anniston IW. s. M'GUFFIN CAUSE OF TROUBLE Tried to Shoot Up a Commissary
 and Nearly a Hundred Shots
 Are Exchanged in
 the Melee

< Annfston. Juno 25.-0special)-lThe quiet lnfAthe Sabbath was rudely broken today bysa bloody tragedy in which one man Iosti his life and three more lie wounded. one of them dangerously so. The dead man was one of the most faithful and ef- ficient officers on the police forces while one of the wounded men is the chief or police, the other a. police officer, and the dangerously wounded man is the cause ! of all the trouble.
 John l.. Cunningham lies dead with his brains shot out, w. S. McGuffin, pipe ynoulder, the man who shot him, in Sell CTS hospital riddled with shot and hard Jy expected to live, Chief of Police Nath- an Glosson is at home with severe bull l1et wound in his hip. and James Dash wood. a policeman, is shot through the l~yvrist. 45as-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
KNAPP POINTS OUT POSSIBILITIES ON
 ALABAMA FARMS This States Average Sfl0w- ing Is Far Ahead
 of Texas SOME FINE RESULTS BY DEMONSTRATION Discusses Situation in Jefferson Coun- ty and Is Eager to Aid in En-
 couragement of Truck Growing
BY WALTER HARPER.

Washington, June 25.-(special)-The second object that fell under my eyes when I entered the main office of young Bradford Knapp, the new head of the farmers cooperative demonstration bu- reau, was & bunch of real oats standing Tn the southwest corner.
 The first thing that l saw was a pretty young typewriter girl with a green blade of grass between her rosy lips. Young Knapp encourages the chewing of hay and alfalfa by the young ladies in his department rather than gum. He says that 1t gives them inspiration for the work in which they are engaged. It also helps tc create a market for the products of the farm. The gum trust can take care of itself so long as a congressional investi- gating committee does not interfere.
 Bradford succeeded his father as head of this department when the latter died a few months ago. The young man is prov ing himself admirably adapted to the im- portant duties in the office that was raised to such high state of efficiency by his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
Vardaman Shuns Debates

Although the three candidates are re- ceving lAany invitations to engage in joint debates. and Messrs Percy and Alexander make prompt responses that they will be glad to accept such invita- tions when assurance is given that Gov ernor Vardaman will be present. 1t IS now certain there will be no joint debates dur ips> inc oampaign In his newspaper The Issue this week MT. Vardaman states that joint debates serve no purpose save to breed strife and stir up hatred.
 "Private' John Allen. the famous Tu- nelo statesman and humorist. is still on the stump in behalf of Senator Percy, and announces that he intends to keep going until the close of the campaign. How ever. Mir. Allen Is unable to find an op- ponent who will agree to meet him in a series of joint debates.
 Prominent supporters of Vardaman are also taking the stump in his behalf but it Is understood to be the plan of the three campaign bureaus to send a whole flock of orators into the field about July l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
Estimates at Variance

Senator Percy will spend the week chiefly in the southwest portion or the west, where he cancelled a number of en- agreements recently in order to return to Washington to vote on the direct election amendment Estimates issued by the friends and supporters of the three can 6idates are at much variance and fur nish no index whatever as what the probable outcome of the fight. each being richly colored with the partisan Of the prognisticator.
 The opinion is growing in conservative quarters that 1t will be close finish. Few care to predict what the second pri7 mary will be between Percy and Varda- man or Vardaman and Alexander. Few venture to say that Vardaman will be eliminated in the first round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26

He is young man of tireless energy. broad information, large experience in farm management and is in hearty sym pathy with the farmer. He was born and raised in the south and still claims the south as his home. The work of this de- partment Is mainly directed to improving the conditions of the south and was cre- ated to combat the advance of the boil weevil In the cotton belt. When it was discovered that the weevil could not be destroyed the energy and intelligence of the agricultural department was directed to methods of growing cotton in spite of the pest. That is the work of MT Knapp's bureau and tho results that have already been accomplished fully justify the money. brains and time of an army of experts that have been engaged all over the south for the past five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26

{ Tie top of MT Knapp' I6ss flIus to 2 l point or ridge like the roof of latticed hen coops and Is as bald as a Cuban yam. But it Is long, full in front and the face that hangs down the front of 1t like an apron is pleasant to look upon.
 And you are from Alabama" ?" he asked, folding his long hands between lis knees and regarding me closely.
 Somehow his smile of assurance led me to admit the honor with pride.
 Alabama is a great and promising state'' he said. feeling for the hair that is no more. we have been able to do most effective work in Alabama, and the prospects for the future are most en- couraging We have found that the farm CTS of Alabama respond to the work of this bureau as well as to other constfuo- tive bureaus of the department with un- usual readiness. Alabama Is classed among the very best of those where we have operated.
 You have a wonderful variety of soils and agricultural possibilities that cannot yet be fully appreciated by your people. Climate, rainfall, drainage and many other advantages combined with fertility and variety of soil make alabama one of the most promising states agriculturany in the union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26
STRENUOUS FIGHT ON IN MISSISSIPPI Senatorial Aspirants Are
 Working Hard OUTCOME DOUBTFUL Percy, Alexander and Vardaman Are Even Fav0rites-Yes Yesterday Was
 a We'll Earned Day of
 Rest
OUTCOME DOUBTFUL

Jackson, Miss, June 25-Mississippi three senatorial aspirants, United States Senator Leroy Percy, c. H. Alexander and ex-Gov. J. K. Vardsman, returned to the capital today to spend a well-earned day Of rest.
 In spite of showery weather generally prevailing over the state the contestants had large crowds during the week, speak ing to audiences that probably aggregated 9o, GOO persons.
 The primary election is yet seven weeks away, and each candidate has large amount of territory to cover in order to fulfill their plans to deliver at least one address in each county in the state. There have been no developments of unusual interest during the week barring the stab ping of deputy sheriff at Rosehill by snair ,vhq was d,starblnS Senstor Peroy's speech. Senator Percy stated tonight that not over four persons took part in the disturbance. Samuel Blatham, the assaiant. Is in Jail.
 Ex-Governor Vardaman will not be on the stump Monday and Tuesday, nav ing cancelled dates in order to look after work at campaign headquarters. lie speaks at Hattesburg Wednesday and at Collins Thursday, returning to Jackson and finishing the week in Hinds county.
 Mir Alexander is most strenuous can didate. He delivered three speeches In Copish county yesterday and will make the same number in Neshoba county on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday he will deliver addresses in the adjoining county of Winston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-26

MT Knapp handed me his report of demonstration work in the south for the year l9lO It had just been completed. The copy I have even bears the figures in light pencil marks where he had made notation and corrections for the official report to the head of the agricultural de- partment.
 The report carries some most valuable and encouraging information. It shows the number of demonstration farms in each state, the number of acres where demonstrations were conducted and re- ported, the average yield and the aver age of the several states under the ordi- nary methods of farming.
 For instance, it shows that the average yield of corn per acre in Alabama last year on demonstration farms was 44 bushels. The acerage for the state was Is bushels per acre under ordinary methods of cultivation. The average yield of seed cotton per acre last year on the demon straton farms was t22o.2 pounds, against "A pounds average under ordinary meth ods.
 The report shows that ao4S farmers in Alabama co-operated with the state agents of the bureau in making demon strations in the growing of cotton and s0s9 In the growing of corn. That is that number of farmers set apart part of their acreage to be planted and culti- vated according to the instructions of the department agents in the state.
 There were 3S of these agents located in the various counties of the state last year who worked under the general su- pervlsion of two state agents, J. T. Watt of Talladega and J. c. Phelps of Au- burn
 The report shows another interesting feature Texas is generally classed as the greatest cotton growing state in the union. The figures of Mir. Khapp's re- port show that the average yield of cot ton on demonstration farms in Texas last year was IDA pounds.\ Compare this with 1920. 2 of Alabama. The average yield of corn per acre on demonstration farms in Texas last year was BPS. Compare this with 41 4 in Alabama.
 Alabama makes the best comparative showing of any state in the south. Geor- sia. South Carolina and North Carolina make better showing in amount of acre. age yield of cotton, but their general av- erages for the states are larger than Alabama and therefore the increase is no better than in Alabama.
 Virginia shows an average of 4T 5 bush els of corn on demonstration farms. but it's general average for the state is 25.5.
 MT. Knapp discussed the situation in Jefferson county with considerable inter
 
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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-12
Relief Of Old Horses.

Every lover of and sympathizer
with dumb animals will rejoice at the
progress that is being made In the
movement for the relief of old horses.
1t is a pitiful sight to see an aged and
decrepit horse dragging his SCARED
and weary body about as an annex to
the ramshackle wagon Of some ped.
dler or rag collector who by no
chance will properly care for him and
bought him for a song only to work
him to death. One day the old animal
falls in the street and is unable to
rise. The bullet that becomes his por-
ton soon after is the most merciful
thing he has known for months. The
division of old horse relief of the Bos-
ton Work-Horse Parade association
has been active IN securing from BUSH
ness concerns their assurance that
horses will not be sold after their
value becomes SEQ. which is the
amount agreed as that at which a
horse had really passed his useful.
ness The response to the request
that when horse has reached this
period he be pensioned or mercifully
killed has been very encouraging
Boston Traveller.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-12

The catbird is our northern mock
ing bird. When love attunes its voice,
1t can MARBLE as sweetly as the night
ingale. You must catch it in one OF
its melting moods II you would know
the charm Of its liquid notes. II IL
not at all beautiful--no more is the
hooking bird - only a gray-brown.
perky. restless thing. of lesser Size
than the robin. with the soul OF song
In II.
The wonder of the catbird lies. Of
course, in this. its dual nature. At one
time it hops about screeching COM
plants against the circumambient air;
at another there throbs out from its
delicate throat the essence OF divine
elody.-Philadelphia Press.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-12

We'll. sir, ! Swallowed Backus for
three or four voyages without getting
on to his game He was cunning as
they make 'em. For instance, at the
end Of every trip he'd regularly de.
declare small parcel of stones and
pay the customs duty; and yet with.
In few weeks Sternmuler and the
trade would discover that they were
being undersold, and It was always
the choicest gems that were offered
in this way.
There's one good thing about Bull
livants-they never hurry their men:
once you're put in charge Of a case
they let you alone until you cry
enough So simply reported prog
ress. sat tight, and remembers the old
adage about the pitcher going once
too often to the well. For in my own
mind was certain sure that sooner
or later I'd catch our friend Backus.
And so | did.
We were coming west on the Ced-
ric- For several voyages I'd been
shadowing the gentleman, under diff
ferent DISCUSSES. but had never spoken
to him. This trip thought I'd get q
little closer. So. IN my rightful char
acter an southern tobacco grower
l really was. you know. once upon a
timeI allowed him to scrape q
smoke-room acquaintance. After that
we were together quite a lot. Upon
every topic but his real business I
found him mighty pleasant fellow
an importer he said he was; we
promenaded the decks. smoked. and
yarned and bet on the days run just
as any other chance acquaintances
might.
On the evening of the fifth day out
we happened to exchange cigars. and
he handed me fine large Perfecto.
rich. fat. long. and dark. saying:
Try this. Mr.. Stanwood; / think
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-12

wife OF Aquila. bust most of the Bible
at any rate was written for men, to be
interpreted In the light Of their ex-
periences. often Of rough experiences
The reason for retelling the Bible is
that there is need to correct its Inn
perfect theology and its imperfect
morality. II is not wise to permit
children to expect to see God walking
about under the orchard trees. or to
let them believe 1t Is right for the
conqueror to dash out the brains of
the children of the conquered by
hurting them against stones, There