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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
BURKE PRESIDENT OF
 LOAN ASSOCIATION

election of officers, the closing business of the convention of the United States League of Building and Loan associations gave the presidency to Addison D. Burke philadelphia; second vice presidency to W l. Bayersdorfer, Shreveport, La; third vice presidency to Charles Eugene Clark, Covington, Ky.
 Alfred F. Livaudlas, New Orleans; IT. A. Schroetter. Covington, Ky; A. L.. Smith. Charlotte, N. C.. and James F Shay. Washington, are among the direc- tors chosen.
 Atlantic City was selected for the next meeting place.
 The convention closed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
NEW ELECTRIC PLANT
 WEARS COMPLETION

Montgomery, August 3.--tSpecial.)- Richard Tillis, millionaire, of Montgom- cry and traction company owner. has just about completed one of the hand somest electric lighting establishments in the south. The plant has cost all most s500,000, ard will be opened with in the next two months.
 Erection of the plant is the result of bitter fgh, which has been wag- ing in court between the Citizens Light, Heat and Power company, which Mi. Tilli sowns, and the Montgomery Light and Water Power company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY ENDOWED Must Commit No Act Tend ing To Extend Power of
 the Trust
Phones eo7

New York, August 3.--The United States circuit court, under the direc- t6n of which the American Tobacco company will work out it's dissolution. handed down this afternoon on the r'andate of the federal supreme court an order outlining conditions under which the company may perfect plans for dissolving. A clause in the order enjoins the defendants from doing any act which may further enlarge and ex- tend the power of the combination prior to it's disintegration.
 The order was handed down by Judges Lacombe, Ward and Moves, fol- lowing conference held with Attor- ney General Wickersham, United States District Attorney Wise, counsel for the American Tobacco company, the Brit ish American Tobacco company and the United Cigar Stores company. The com ference was held behind closed doors which did not, however, shut out the sound of voices raised to an unusual pitch from time to time It lasted two hours and at it's conclusion the three judges spent another two hours in drafting the decree.
 Preliminary plans for the disinte- grafton of the American Tobacco com Fany were submitted by it's counsel and discussed by lawyers in the court The three judges, however, expressed DO opinion regarding them.
 After reciting the decree of the su- rreme court the court serves notice that it will tie up the companys ship ments or appoint receiver, as ordered by the higher tribunal, should counsel fail to submit an acceptable plan Of 60 days therefrom if the circuit court should grant such an extension. Leave Is given counsel to apply for more spe- cific directions in this regard and also to. any party to apply from time to time for relief, which may seem in conformity with the judgment of the supreme court"
 Pending the dissolution of the com bination," the decree reads, and tn. recreation of a new condition honestls in harmony with the law all the de fendants, their agents and servants a-s hereby restrained and enjoined from doing any act which might further ex- tend or enlarge the power of the com hination by any means or device what soever."
 Counsel In the case regard the de cree as enjoining the United Cigar Stores company and the other defend ants from extending their business by the opening of new stores or by con tracting for unusually large quantities of supplies during the life of the American Tobacco company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
RAINS RELIEVE
 WATER FAMINE

Charlotte, N. C., August S.-Heavy rains. which began early this morn ing and have been general all over this stricken section today and tonight. have broken the long drouth. As far east as Raleigh, west to Asheville, and to the border lines north and south, the precipitation has been generous, with every prospect of continuation, and farmers are jubilant.
 In many cities and towns of the sec tion threatened with water shortage the situation has been relieved by the bountiful rains. Here the reservoir and settling basins are filled to the brim; pure water Is flowing through the mains as of old, and a reserve supply ample for all needs Is held in readi- ness at the new connection at Brtar creek.
 The tank train service will be con- tinued for the present to make assur- ance doubly sure, but the city will not find it necessary to call upon the adjacent towns which have come nobly to its aid in the period of distress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
APPROVE MOVING OF
 CAPITOL TO MACON

Atlanta, August 3-By an almost unanimous vote the house committee on constitutional amendments today approved the bill making the provision for the removal of the state capitol to Macon. Several members who voted fa- yorably reserved the right to oppose the measure when it reached the floor of the house. Macon's contention for the state capitol is based on the claims that 1t is more centrally located geo. graphically and that south Georgia is growing more rapidly than other sec tons of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
"YALLERHAMMERS"
 CONTROL NEW BOARD

Montgomery, August S.-(Special.)- )-0ffi. oial recognition of the "Yallerhammers' as division of the Confederacy organzs- tion, has been observed in this city in the appointment by Gen. George P. Har- rison. U. c. ", commander of this state. of Judge John B. Fuller and Raphael Semmes to assist Morgan s. Gilmer as a board of control The "Yallerhammers' organization was founded by MT. Gilmer several years ago and has large mem bership in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
MORBID CURIOSITY
Leads Girl Into Morgue Where She
 Finds Suicide Sister

Davenport, Ia, August S.-Impelled merely by curiosity to see girl victim of suicide, Edna F'agenberg visited the morgue here today.
 When she stopped at the marble slab on which the suicides corpse reposed she was confronted by the body of her sister. Anna Fagenberg, who took her own life in Central park yesterday.
 Before drinking the acid the girl had taken precautions to see that her life in- surance was paid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
TO PLAY BENEFIT
 Y GAME FOR CADMAN

Mobile, August 3.-A benefit game will be played here on September 12 for Catcher Walter Cadman of the Mo- bile club, who is i'll with typhoid fever, mainder of the season.
 President Kavanaugh says that the hning of ex-Manager Holmes of the Mo . bile club is warranted, and it is now up to him to make the next move, as the matter is in the hands of the na- tionai commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
STATE TREASURY
 IS GETTING LOW

Montgomery, August 3.-(Special)-Th monthly cry of low treasury IS again being raised at the capitol, this time owing to the fact that the states strong box Thursday noon contained only $25,Ooo Within the past two days the Morrill, fund of about s27, 500 has been transferred to Auburn while salaries aggregating about $35,OOO and an expenditure of about s6OOO for the military have combined to deplete the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Suit Against Coal Combine

Cincinnati, August S-That suit in equity on behalf of the government and directed against an alleged bituminous coal combine and various railroads will be filed in the United States circuit court at Columbus Saturday next was learned here today. United States District Attor- ney McPherson refused to discuss the case today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
ALL SHOULD ATTEND
 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Detroit, Mich, August 3.-At the clos in6 business meeting today of the an iual convention of the Knights of Co., lumbus. Dr. Walsh, dean of the school ot medicine at Fordham university, strongly protested against the cduca- tion of Catholic youths in secular schools. Dr. Walsh is chairman of the committee on Catholic higher education.
 A report submitted by him. urging more rigid and careful training for the Catholic youth was unanimously adopted. Cambridge Springs, Pensylvania. was selected as the meeting place for the 1912 convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
PROMINENT CITIZEN
 OF FLORENCE DIES

Florence, August 3.-(special.)- l.)-William T. Darby, aged 50 years, died last evening at o'clock at his late home in this city after an illness of two weeks. He is sur vived by his wife and two sons and two brothers MT. Darby was member of the First Methodist church and one of it's most active members.
 The funeral was held this morning a, 10 30 from the First Methodist church, the pastor, Rev. Ira F. Hawkins, conducting the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
PELLAGRA CLAIMS
 ANOTHER VICTIM

Hartford. August S.-tSpecial.) Miss Belle McTennan, aged 2S years, died Wednesday morning at 3:50 o'clock at the home of her sister Mrs. J. F. Ford of this place, after an illness of three months with pellagra.
 Her remains were sent for interment to Louisville. Ala, which was her home She is survived by a number of rela- lives and friends who mourn her loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
FALLS BUT
 IS NOT INJURED

Toronto, August 3.-J. A. D. McCurdy the Canadian aviator, operating a biplane, fell from the height of about 100 feet here this evening, but escaped with slight hurts, although the machine was wrecked.
 In taking the air the runners of the bi- plane struck mound, putting the steer ing gear out of commission The machine was moving along at high speed at the time and after reaching a height of about 100 feet fell backward to the ground. Me Curdy succeeded in checking somewhat the force of the downward plunge, which saved him from more serious injury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS. WINsLoWs SooTHING SYRUP has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE rEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS It SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, AI.L,AYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO and solutely harn,less. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wirslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Twenty five cents g bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Brown and Hawk Sold

Burlington, la, August s.-Pitchers Lefty Brown and Ed Hawk of the Burl- ington Baseball club were sold today to the St. Louis American league club for delivery September 5. The purchase price was s5000. Three other major league clubs were after these men, but st. Louis bid the highest for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
POZSGAY AND PAL DUEL Fist Fight to Be Continued With
 Steel

Budapest August S.-A lively fist fight, followed by an agreement to fight a duel with sabers enivened todays proceedings in the lower chamber. An interruption of debate started a row.
 Herr Pozsgay, a kossuth partisan, made . dive at Herr Pal of the government side. The latter met Pozsgay half way dealing him a blow between the eyes. fhe president wns obliged to suspend the ses- sion. Subsequently, a duel was arranged between Pozssay and Pal. It Will be fought late today or tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
APPOINTMENTS MADE
 IN PICKENS COUNTY

Montgomery, August 3.-(Speciall- l-Gov. Emnet O'Neal has announced the ap- pointment of w. L. Fitzpatrick of Ethel vile as county commissioner of Pickens county. J. T. Hamiter of Carrollton has been named pension examiner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Rodgers To Succeed Rodgers

Washington, August 3.-Capt. Wil- liam l.. Rodgers, now in command ot the battleship Georgia, has been se- lected as president of the naval war college to take the place of Admiral Raymond Rodgers, who retires next fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Ladies' Auxiliary To Entertain

The ladies of Vulcan lodge No. BIS, Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Tranmen in conjunction with Local No. 599 of the Brotherhood, will entertain the visiting sisters, Mrs. Tuck C.. and Mrs. Johnson of Little Rock, Ark, and Mrs Norton of San Antonio Tex, a. Fraternal Hall this evening from 9 until 10S0 o'clock. All members of both organizations invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Catholic Services

The Rev. Father TuiNer, pastor of the Catholics living at West End, will say mass in a hall over the West End Drug Cos store next Sunday morning at 7;3o o'clock. A Catholic church will be built in that part of Birmingham in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
First Rain Since April

Kansas City, August S.-The first gen eral rain this section has received since April fell this morning. One to two and a half inches fell over western Missouri, much of Kansas, Oklahoma and northern Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
.B|G CROWD HEARS
 BUOU SPEAKERS Bowman and McCOrd Given
 OyatiOns 5000 WERE PRESENT Bowman Comes Out Squarely for Regulated Saloons As Against Dispensaries-Othe Short
 Talks Made

One of the greatest political demonstra- tions that has ever been made in Jefer- son county was that at the Bijou last night when 25O0 people sat in the swelter- ing heat for over two hours while they were addressed by Col. Peyton G. Bow man and Col. Leon McCord on the local option question.
 It comes to but few men who are not candidates for office or who are not the recognized leaders of a cause to be ac- corded the greeting that came to Colonel Bowman last night Early in the evening the crowd began to assemble and by the time the speaking started the theatre was packed. The figures quoted above are hot guess work but were the estimate of Mar tin Semon, the manager of the sBijon. The vast audience was a representative one, comprising mechanics, professional and business men. The enthusiasm ran riot and every point made by the two speakers was wildly cheered. Andy Marx, the we'll known labor leader, presided, and on the stage were many of the lead ing citizens of the county.
 It had been announced that there would be other speakers present but they were unavoidably detained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-04
Colonel Bowman Introduced

When Chairman Marx introduced Col onel Bowman as one of the best loved citizens in the county. the applause was deafening, and 1t was some time before he could proceed
 Colonel Bowman stated that no lan- guage could express his gratitude for the welcome accorded him from the vast outpouring of the citizens of the county.
 He said his faults were known to many, such virtues as he might possess were known to few, but that he had never uttered word or espoused a cause in which he did not honestly be- lieve he was right
 He said that he had lived in Bir- mngham for 25 years; that he was on the shady slde of life, and that he might be making the last speech of his life, but that he was glad to have the op- portunity to express his views on the great question now before them.
 BOwman's Sentiments
 He spoke of his espousal of the cause of prohibition in 1907 and the causes that led to it. and stated that if the same conditions were again to prevail he would again be found in the ranks of the prohibtionist, but that he be- lieves that under the Smith bill the ob- jectionable features of the old-time sa- lon would be removed.
 lie SidtSu ic hdu eiNHh tic ii"'tNi SSi'- ous consideration for weeks before de- ciding on his position.
 He said there were three before the people, prohibition, dispensary and open saloons That the prohibtionists had folded their tents and gone. had even dropped their name of anti-saloonists and were under another guise. Speaking of his partner. MT. Beddow, he stated that he knew him to be good lawyer. good man, a good citizen and large taxpayer, vet he had a conviction that MT Bed dow was wrong on the issue before tham. Referring to the enforcement of the prohibition law he said for three weeks alter they went into effect they
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-10
FORMER PRESIDENT AND
ROOT MAY BE SUMMONED
Conflicting Testimony of Gates and
Gary Necessitates More Light on
Purchase of Company.

shington.-Directly opposite testi-
mony given before ,the Stanley steel
trust probe committee by John w. Gates
and Ebert H. Gary may result in the
summoning of former President Theo-
dore Roosevelt and former Secretary
of State Root to tell what they know of
the deal by which the steel trust COB
bled up the Tennessee Coal and Iron
company.
Mr.. Gates told the committee that the
absorption of the coal and iron com
pany by the steel trust was regarded by
him as forced sale, while Mr.. Gary on
the stand said that the taking over OF
the company by the steel corporation
was in the nature of benefcent act to
avoid a serious money panic.
The head of the steel trust also testi
fed that the whole matter was laid be
fore President Roosevelt at that time
and in order to reconcile the statement;
of the two witnesses the committee il
now seriously considering summoDine
Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr.. Root.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-10
The Panama Canal.

The timely question of "The Pana-
ma Canal and Sea Power in the Pa
cifc'' will be treated in the June Cen
tury by Rear Admiral A. T. Mahan of
the United States navy (retired), and
the. author of "The Influence of Sea
Power on History" He will point out
the reasons why he considers it i'm
perative to fortify the canal, the impor-
lance of Panama to British sea power
and the vital importance of Panama to
the United States; and discuss certain
critical questions in the Pacific. He de-
clares that influence in the Pacific, not
supremacy, should be Americas aim,
and dwells upon the Importance of the
canal to Anglo-Saxon influence.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-10
EPWoRTH LEAGUE MEETS
AT SPOKANE JUNE 10
Hundreds of Delegates Are Expected
From over the North
west

Spokane.-Three hundred delegates,
representing districts in Washington,
Idaho and Oregon, will be in attendance
at the Epworth League Institute of the
Pacific Northwest in Kalez Park, at
Liberty Lake, Wash, 16 miles east of
Spokane, the week of June 10, when the
sessions will be conducted under the
supervision of the central Office of Chi
cago. The institute committee is headed
by L. P. Meyers, president of the Spo-
kane district.
The officers and delegates will be
housed in tents, the daily schedule, be-
ginning at $3.50 clock a. m, including
the morning watch, Bible study, classes
in the teachings of Paul, christian So
oial service, child study, christian stew
ardship, temperance and citizenship
Junior League work, missions, literary
and social work, Senior League methods
personal interviews, bathing, boating
games and pastimes; evening exercises
at z clock.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-10
IRRIGATION PLANS VARY.
Whirling Sprinklers to Be Used on Ex-
tensive Scale in Quincy
District

Irrigation by means of large whirl-
ing sprinklers is to be tried on an ex-
tensive scale this season in the Quincy
district, on a tract of land a few miles
south of Winchester says S. o. Jones,
state agent in charge OF United States
irrigation Investigations. "The sprink-
lers, of greater size and capacity than
those commonly used on city lawns, are
being designed and manufactured.
"The idea is not new, and irrigation
by means of whirling sprinklers has
been successfully and proftably prac-
ticed in various places in connection
principally with truck farming opera
tions, but to undertake the irrigation of
general field crops by this means is
something of an innovation.
"Sprinkling by whatever system is a
more expensive way of irrigating than
by means so far commonly employed
and it will doubtless be some time be-
fore it is very generally practiced, but
in places whore water is very expensive
or where the land is either too irregular
to permit of grading, or so sandy that
heavy losses occur by deep percolation,
irrigation by some system of sprinkling
may often be proftably done. Costs of
installation and operation are heavy
for such systems, however, and inten-
sive farming, yielding large returns per
acre must be the rule where sprinkling
systems are employed -
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-10
SAYS HE WAS HIRED TO SPY.
John Delaney, at Muskogee, Confesses
to Alleged Plot With
Union Official.

Muskogee, Okla.-John Delaney, a
structural iron worker, has confessed to
Harry Eagen, a representative of the
MuskOgee police, in the presence of wit
nesses, that he had been employed by
John j. Mcnamara, secretary and treas
urer of the International Association of
Bridge and Iron Workers of America, to
travel throughout the country carefully
inspecting all structures being erected
by nonunion labor, securing carefully
made drawings of such structures and
marking the spot with a cross where
dynamite could be most easily placed
and would be most effective.
Delaney in his confession declared
that it was his duty to forward the
drawings to John J. Mcnamara and he
did forward them. He still has a few
such drawings bearing the crossmarks
in his possession, with letters of instruc-
tons addressed to him and purporting to
be signed by Mcnamara.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-10
Idaho Summer Normals.

A state summer normal school, under
the direction of the commission of
summer normal schools of the state
of Idaho, viii be held at Standpoint,
Idaho, beginning June &c, 1911, and
continuing for six weeks. Courses viii
be offered in professional subjects, in
methods Of teaching, in domestic science
and handwork, and in agriculture and
school gardening. There viii also be
thorough review. courses in the subjects
IN which examinations are required for
securing, renewing and raising the grade
Of teaching certificates.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-10
AMERICAN WOMEN PLEASE.
Mrs. Reid, Wife of American Ambassa
dor, Creates Sensation at London
Ball-Season Is Gay.

London.-Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, wife
of the American ambassador, amazed
London by the dress she wore at the
duchess of Devonshire's ball recently.
1t was made of mother of pearl and
crystal beads so closely worked together
as to actually form the material of
cloth. The skirt was plain, but the
sleeves and body were hung with deep
and heavy fringes of crystals more than
a foot long and over this corsage was a
network of pearls besides her othsSv
jewels.
Mrs. Reid remarked that she could
never wear the gown again because Of
its great weight. She showed her
fatigue by sitting the greater part Of
the evening in the big drawing room,
not moving until supper.
Mrs. Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati,
who accompanied Mrs. Reid, wore blue
satin covered all over with dove colored
tulle worked with diamonds and pearls
as jewels. Society is talking of the ex-
treme graciousness of Queen Mary to
Mrs. Taft She conversed with her a
considerable time and as she left the
queen shook hands, and turning to go,
looked over her shoulder and said:
81 was particularly pleased to meet
with Mrs. Taft. She is one of the incest
women have met in long while"
Social functions such as house parties,
dinners and balls, incident to the coro-
nation, are becoming so numerous that
combined with the unusually hot wealth
er, they are driving the people to seek
outdoor recreation and the theater man
ayers are the losers.
Lord and Lady Derby Saturday held
grand dinner and ball at Derby house.
King George and Queen Mary attends{
the dinner, but on account of mourning
for Prince John of Denmark, left be-
fore the dancing began.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1911-06-10
Postmaster General Hitchcock Continues
to Increase Extensions.

Washington. - Postmaster General
Hitchcock has decided to increase the
extension of the postal savings system
from 100 to $50 offices week, with at
least 1000 repositories designed by July
l.
On July 1 the system is to be ex-
tended to first class offices in the large
cities.
Fifty additional postofices were des-
ignated today as repositories, making a
total to date of $50. They viii be
ready to receive deposits July and in
clude Deer Lodge, Mont; Idaho Falls,
Idaho; Marysville, MERGED and Modesto,
CAL; Corvallis and Roseburg, Ore, and
Centralia and Ritzville, Wash.