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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-08-03
TO VOTE ON BONO Iss1rE

st. Louis, July 31.-A special cleo
tion is to be held in Missouri tomor-
row to decide on $3,500,O00 bond
issue for the erection OF new State
capitol to replace the structure de-
stroyed by fire last winter. It is
generally believed that the proposal
will carry, though it Is predicted
that light vote will be polled.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-08-03
CONVENTION OF AID

VERTISING CLUBS
boston, Mass, July 31-Everything
Is IN readiness for the opening here
tomorrow of what promises to be the
largest and most successful conven-
ticn ever held by the Associated Adj
Vertising Clubs of America. The
convention will last four days.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-08-03
QUBEC TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

(lUBITC TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Montreal, Que, July 31-The an
nual tennis tournament for the chamn
lonshlps or the Province of Quebec
began on the courts of the Mount
Royai Club today and will continue
through the greater part of the weelx
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
TEACHERS MEET
 IN LAUDERDALE
Dr. McDougall Delivers Inspiring Address Along Patriotic
 Lines

Florence, May 12.-The teachers insti- ute of Lauderdale county convened this morning at 10 o'clock in the court room, with H. l.. Reeder, superintendent or ed- ucation. presiding. Devotional exercises were led by the Rev. E. D. McDougali, D. D.. and the address of welcome was delivered by Mayor c. w. Ashcraft, the sneaker said that teachers, less than any other calling, were given to selfishness and self seeking, and the very best teach- CT is he who gives himself entirely to his work without thought of reward. To- cal patriotism was extolled, the doing for ourselves what will build up our neigh borhood It was a woman teacher in an obscure country place, said the speaker who started her boys planting corn, movement which has spread until 1t has become one Of the greatest movements of ouf day. The unselfish patriotism or Thomas Jefferson was cited, a statesman who without thought of personal gam served his country so greatly. MT. Ash- crafts address was full of the meat or life philosophy and ended with hearty welcome to the city for the teacners' He was asked by MT. Reeder to deh'er another talk Saturday morning. After the address the many visitors retired ana the institute got down to the business ot the day. The session Will continue throughout tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
|NDORSE
 GREATER DECATUR

Decatur, May Especial. IA large and enthusiastic meeting of citizens of the two Decaturs was held at the coun- ty courthouse last night, the ob ject be-
 ing to discuss and formulate plans for the consolidation of the two Decaturs under the Greater Decatur" bill, as introduced in the last session of the state legislature by Capt Dan Wal den of New Decatur, one of the; mem bers of the legislature, and was passed and is now law.
 The meeting was unanimously in fa- vor of consolidation. Strong resolu- tions favoring consolidation on just and equitable terms were adopted by the meeting without dissenting vote. Committees were named to circulate petitions in Decatur and in New De- catur in order that the required 20 per cent of the legal voters of each city may sign the petitions.
 A number of petitions were presented to the meeting and the greater num- Der of the voters present signed. To- day petitions are being circulated in both Decatur and New Decatur for sig natures That the required number of signers will be secured and the election held is assured, according to the ad- vocates of consolidation.
 Under the law it is required that at least 25 per cent of the legal voters of each city sign a petition asking for an election. These petitions are then to be presented to the respective city councils of Decatur and New Decatur and if it is found that the petitions contain the required number of sig natures the city councils must pass an ordinance authorizing an election to vote For" or Against" consolidation
 The consolidated Decatur would have a population of over 10000 and a gov ernment building would be assured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
SPECIAL AGENT
 ESCAPES DEATH Duncan Narrowly Averts Death at Hands of
 Assassin

Selma. May 12.-(Special)- III M. Dun can. chief of the special agents of the Mobile division of the Southern railway, who was shot and painfully injured by some unknown person on the night of April s, just as he was leaving the di- vision headquarters on Bow street, will return to Selma Saturday and again take up his duties.
 MT. Duncan came to Selma on April 1 last and took up the duties of chief of the special agents of the Mobile division of the Southern railway. On the night of April he went to the division head quarters of the railroad and after writing some letters started for his home. He was going out of the main door of the building when some unknown man placed pistol against his breast and fired.
 When the pistol was placed against his breast MT Duncan dodged. The ball was defiected and caused only a slight flesh wound. Detectives of the Southern rail- way who began to work upon the case immediately are confident they know the identity of the man who did the shoot ing, but cannot secure sufficient evidence to warrant his arrest
 The United States authorities here are holding Jesse Dangerfield, a negro, pend ing the arrival of proper papers, when he will be carried to Montgomery and tried in the United States court of the middle district on the charge of robbing a post office. The negro has just concluded serv- ing sentences for Dallas county in the coal mines and on the county roads when he was taken in charge by the United States authorities. In 1908 it is charged that Jesse Dangerfield robbed a postoffice in Autauga county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
MARSE" MOSELEY
 CARES FOR JACK

Decatur, May 12.-(Special) )-This morn-
 ing carriage driven by a negro was slowly making its way down Bank street, Decatur's main business thoroughfare. It's only occupant was an aged negro man, Jack Moseley, and he was sick and crying as if his honest old black heart would break. Postmaster William Nose ley of Decatur happened to be going down the street and noticed the carriage and it's lone occupant and recognized Uncle" Jack as one of his fathers former slaves before the days of the civil war.
 What is the matter, Jack asked Postmaster Moseey. "Oh, Laudy, Mars William. Ise dyin' wid dropsey and da is takin me to de poo house case Is got no sport an no one to look arter me.
 No, they will not take you to the poor house." said Postmaster Moseiey. ''Oh. yes, day will" the old negro re- spond. Day is on de way dar wid me now"
 And Postmaster Moseley ordered the negro driver of the carriage to change his route of lover the hills to the poor house, to a comfortable little cottage which he owns right here in Decatur. The old negro was taken to Postmaster Moseley's cottage. Bedding was pro- vided for him, as was also sometnlns to eat and comfortable clothing. The ola negro is suffering with bad case of dropsy from which he cannot pos sihlv recover, so the physicians say, hut during his closing days on earth bis young master, Postmaster Nose iey. is not only providing for his needs but is providing fruits and other lux uries for the old negro, the faithful slave of his\ venerable father, who some years ago passed to his heavenly reward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
COMER ID SPEAK
 AT GENEVA HIGH

Hartford, May 12.-(Special.)-The fol- lowing programme has been announced for the commencement exercises of the Genevar County High school:
 Sunday, May 21, Il a. m,: Commence ment sermon by Dr. c. L. McCartha, Troy. Ala.
 Monday, May p. p. m: Play. Miss Prim's Kindergarten" by freshmen and sophomores.
 Tuesday, May B. D. m.: Play, Nose" by juniors and seniors.
 Wednesday, May "A. p. m.: Reception of graduates.
 Thursday, May 25. D. m: Baccalau- reate address, ex-Gov. B. B. Conner; graduating exercises.
 The past session has been a very suc- cessful one for the school and the com mencement exercises as announced are anticipated with a great deal of interest
 The commencement exercises of the city graded school have also been an- nounced as beginning Monday, May Is, and they promise to be one of the best the school has had in years
 This evening musical recital of the highest class was rendered by the pu- pills of Miss James Speler, teacher of music in the High school. Musical critics pronounced the technique and execution of the musicale to be of high order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
MEN
 IN NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans. May 12.-Following ban quet last night as the guests of the New Orleans newspapers, the members of the Mississippi Press association, who came here from their annual meeting in Brook haven, were entertained at luncheon to- day by the New Orleans Progressive union. Officers of the battleship Idaho were joint honor guests with the Missis- sippi editors at the luncheon. Later the editors were the guests of Capt. Herbert 0. Dunn aboard the Idaho and this aft ernoon they were given d trip around the harbor in the revenue cutter Windom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
FINE CHANCE FOR
 NEW RAILROAD

Decatur, May 12.-(Special) )--Advices from Lewisburg. Tenn, say that the prospects are most excellent for the early building of line of railroad from Nash vile, Tenn, to Decatur, Ala, by the Lewisburg and Northern railroad, which railroad already has a line of road under way into Nashville. ss
 The information comes from Lewisburg, Tenn, to the effect that there nave ale ready been filed in the registers office in Lewsburg T deeds to rights or way for the Nashville and Decatur branch of the road by representatives or the railroad, and that the work Of securing deeds of rights of way in tennessee is almost completed. It is also said that if is confidently expected that work will commence on the road to Decatur within the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
DISTRICT SCHOOL
 BOARD MEETING Miller Succeeds H0bdy, Who
 Resigns THE GOV. ANNOUNCES That s3O00 Additional Appropriation Is Not Availiable-Dr. Crump- ton Goes to Blountville
 School

Montgomery, May 12.-(Special)- The board of education of four of the dis trict agricultural schools met with Gov. Emn,et O'Neal today and elected the president of their respective institu- lions for the ensuing year. Meeting with
 the governor and the various boards
 were Superintendent of Education
 Henry J. Willingham and Commissioner
 of Agriculture Reuben F. Kolb. The two latter being, with the governor, ex- officio members of the several agricul- tural school boards.
 At todays session of the agricultural boards only one division of the agri- lcultural schools met with the gov fernory the Fifth, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth districts. The five remaining dis tricts will meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the office of the governor.
 The board elected the following pres idents at today's session: Fifth district, L. L. Vann of Wetumpka; Seventh dis trict, E. A. Miller of Albertville; Eighth district, J. M. Atkinson of Athens, and Ninth district, w. B. Crumpton of Huntsville, only two changes being made in the presidents of these four institutions. Professor Miller was trans ferred from the Ninth District Agricul tural school at Huntsville to the Seventh, succeeding Prof. J. B. Hobdy, resigned. Professor Miller was suc- ceeded at the Huntsville school by Prof. W. B. Crumpton, who has been the principal of the Alexander City high school.
 In addition to electing the presidents of these four agricultural schools, the board heard the reports from the pres- dents of these institutions.
 All the reports showed that each of the schools are in a fiourishing condition and doing excellent work.
 One of the features of the days ses-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, May 12.-U D. m.)- Temperatures were well up in the eigh ties today in all portions of the cotton belt and reached 90 at Raleigh, N. c. In Alabama there was very lit- tie change from yesterday, except in the extreme south portion, where a rise of 4 degrees was experienced.
 It is considerably warmer in the Mis- souri valley and cooler at lake sta tions than it was yesterday.
 It was fair throughout the gulf and south Atlantic states tonight at p. m., but rains fell during the past 24
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13

sion was the announcement of the Gov ernor that the 5000 additional appropria- ton for the purpose Of encouraging do- nestle sciences and agriculture in each of the schools will not be available this year This appropriation was made at the recent session of the legislature, though it was made conditional upon the approval of the Governor.
 The executive today announced that this special appropriation would not be available this year, though the condition of the treasury may warrant it's expen- allure next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
FATHER DUFFY S
 CONDUCTS MISSION

Tuscumbia, May 12-(Special.) )-The Rev. Father Duffy, a Paulist priest from Now York, is conducting a mission at the Tuscumbia Catholic church this week. The Rev. Father Duffy preached last evening on How Can I Find the True Church." Large audiences are attending, including many Protestants. and the mission IS arousng interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Taft Promises to Attend

Washington, May 12.-(Special.) )-Sena- tor Lea of Tennessee. in response to tele- grams from commercial organizations and firms in Tennessee, secured promise of President Taft this morning that he would attend in New York on June s banquet of the National Cotton Seed Crushers as- sociation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
WILL BE FIRST
 CITY ID DECIDE Huntsville Files Petition for Election on Commission
 Government

Huntsville, May 12.-(Special)-A peti- ton was filed in the probate office today ordering that a special election be held to change the Huntsville form of govern ment to commission under the Kilby law When the list is verified Mayor Smith will order an election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Nav Settle Strike

pittsburg, May 12-As the result or conference between General Superintend- snt R. L. O'Donnell of the Western Penn .v,v.n,o division of the railroad and rep rssSn.ntives of the striking shopmen. 1t vss reporte unofricially today that a ten- tsftve unsis of settlement had, been ar- ranged on which the strikers are to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Miss Campbell Loses to Mrs. Ross

London, May. 12-Mrs. Ross, who on three occasions has held the British wonen's golf championship title. today defeated. Miss Dorothy Campbell, the American and Canadian champion, on the links of the Royal Port Rpsh Golf club in Ireland. Tie round ended even and on playing the nineteenth Mrs. Ross made the hole in four splendid strokes.
 Miss Campbell, who won the American championship two years in succession. alto is former holder of both thssBrit- ish and Scottish titles. ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
M;.sissippi A. & M. Wins Meet

Gulfport, Miss, May 12.-The Mississip- pi Agricultural and Mechanical college won the annual track meet of the Missis- sIppi Intercollegiate Athletic association he re today with a score of 641a points, The University of Mississippi was second with 321s, Mississippi college third with a score Of 2s. and Mfllsaps fourth with a total of oily 10 points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13

hours over much of eastern and south. ern Texas and a portion of eastern North Carolina
 Showers occurred over much of New England and the middle Atlantic states during the past 24 hours and a general rain fell in the north Pacific states. A few sea ttered showers were reported from other parts of the country, but the amounts were insignificant. Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations May 12, 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Twininr Appointed

washington. May 12.-Comniander ,<athan c. TwininK has been selected to succeed Rear Admiral Mason as chief of the naval ordnance bureau. The board appointed by Secretary Meyer t6 consider the best organasa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
KEENEY GETS
 RESEARCH REWARD

London, May 12-At the annual meeting of the British Iron and Steel institute today, the Carnegie research scholarship of s6Oo was awarded to R. M. Keeney of Colorado
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Negro Is Electrocuted

Raleigh, N. C., May 12.-Nortn Caro- lina's sixth execution by electricity took
 place today when Norman Lewis, the me- gro who killed Ckief of Police stallings in Spring Hope last September. was put to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13

tion of the ordnance corps has re- ported in favor of a detail of officers
 from the line for three years, but IS strongly opposed to the creation or separate ordnance corps in the navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
HUDSON COLLEGE
 ENDS GREAT YEAR Trustees Re-elect Dr. Pat rick and Faculty CONCERT LAST NIGHT Marion Is Crowded With Alumnae From All Parts of the State.
 Hornbuckle Fund Is
 Started

|, Marion, May 12.-(Special)-At } the meeting of the board of trus- . tes. held today at Judson college, reports were made showing the , years work as very gratifying. , All departments were found in good ; condition and the board by unani- ,, nous vote pledged them loyal ef- - forts in carrying out the plans of } the president, pr. R. G. Patrick, - for the improving and enlarging Of } the institution both in properties
 and in usefulness, and making or ]. it the leading educational institu- ; ton for women in the south The . entire faculty was elected for an- - other year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
The Weather Forecass

Washington, May 12.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Generally fair Sat urday and Sunday; light, variable winds.
 Tennessee: Generally fair Saturday and Sunday not much change in tempera- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-13
Local Data

Local weather data for the 24 hours ending at [ D. m. May F, 1911:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-22
ss L axe
Nothing
But Genuine
Examine Label

tas. over fifteen years ago, was tried
IN the Circuit Court here to-day and
acquitted. Buchanan, after wandering.
all over the United States, returned To
the scene of the crime about two
months ago, and was recognized and
arrested, Time had destroyed all the
evidence that might have been brought
against the accused the eye witnesses.
having been dead several years
The grand jury for this term OF court
found smaller number Of indictments
than is customary. Two indictments
were found for felony and about half
dozen for mtsdemcanors. John Dims
a gray haired old man. was indicted
for selling liquor. having recently con
fessed to the offense at the Federal
court at Big Stone Gap. Five young
men were indicted for disturbing public
worship at Chestnut Grove Church.,
few miles east of here aB
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-22
DABNEy WILL .MA>D ADDRESS.

Accepts Invitation of Frederick sburp
Associntion--Wori on Power House.
fredericksburg, Va, February I'll
w. t. Dabney, manager Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, Richmond. has ac-
cepted an invitation to address the
Business Mems Association OF, Freder-
icksburg. in this city. on Tuesday
night. March IA.
Work on the power house of the
Electric Generating Company, in this
city, is progressing rapidly. For this
work on the power house. and for the
construction Of the large nnne con-
Meeting the power house with the dis
tributins canal OF the fredericksburg
Power Company. there have been given
large orders for reinforcing steel and
for large quantities OF cement for
quick delivery, as the work will be
pushed with all possible haste until
the power house and numc are com
pleted. machinery installed and the
electric current turned on. Arrange
ments have been completed for the
machinery to be installed as soon as
the building is ready. and the question
Of pole line for the distributing;
plant is now being considered. 1t has
not been definitely determined whether
to use wooden poles or concrete poles,
reinforced with steel. It is confident
~ expected that the power house and
flumo Will both he in operation by
September Of this year
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-22
Social and
Personal
socinI and Personal.

socinl and Personal.
n n ISIS Lois Richardson, Miss Mary
MI Chalmers. Miss Augustine Al
len and Miss Elizabeth Taylor
Will leave town Friday morning to at
tend the three intermediate dances
given by the german club at IIamp-
den Sidney College. These dances are
always very attractive functions and
are attended by bevy OF charming
girls from all over the State. and they.
form very delightful part of the
Eocial life Of the younger set.
Two other dances Of interest here
and which will be attended by
number OF the younger set from this
city are two hops TO he given in Lex
ington, Va. One given by the students
OF Washington and Lee University and
the regular February hop given by
the Virginia Military Institute cadets.
Tho fancy dress ball which is an an
nual event al Washington and Lee.
took place last evening.
FrcdertcknburG Wedding.
a wedding OF unusual interest to
society here took place last night at
& o'clock at "Brompton." Fredericks-
burg. Va, the home Of Captain and
HRS 81. y. Rowe, when their daughter.
May Douglas Rowe. became the bride
OF Edward Westray Chappclle. OF
NVaverly. Va "Brompton" is one OF
State and is known az the .'Marye
Mansion" The ceremony was per-
formed In the drawing-room under an
orch OF Southern smilax and pink aza-
leas. and pink flowers and rose colorcd
lights were arranged throughout tho
entire house. Just before the cerc-
mony Mrs. a. p. Rove sang Sunrise"
and Miss Myrtle BEDFORD. Of Rich
mond. and Professor a. y. towering.
or Fredericksburg, were the accom-
panists. Rev. Aubrey Williams per-
formed the ceremony.
The bride, who was given away by
her father was gowred In white satin.
rciled in marQuisettc and trimmed In
pearls and Duchess lace. Her tulle
Veil was arranged with orange bios
sons and she carried a bouquet OF
Bride roses and lilies OF the valley.
Miss Lena Rowe. who attended her
sister a S maid OF honor. wore a gown
OF Nile green satin. yelled in mar
quisctte, with crystal trimmings and
carried pink roses Wallace Chapp ellie.
OF Naverly. Va. was his brother 3
best man.
The bridesmaids were Misses Irma
Hartley Carmichael, Of Cincinnati
Constance Wheeler, OF Burlingto ton.
VT. Grace c. Jones. Sadie Kate Tyler.
and Cora Rowe, Of Fredericksburg.
They wore dainty white lingerie
dresses over pink SILK, with pink rib
bons, and carried nosegays OF pink
sweetpeas. Two little nieces and
nephews OF the bride carried the rib
hons that formed the aisle for the
bridal party. They were little Misses
Julia Mason Rowe and adelaide Rowe.
Alvin and Carter Rowe. who wore
frocks OF white.
The ushers We're ] Samuel Guy. OF
Baltimore; Westray Cobb. of Black
stone. Va; Walter Daniel. Nirginius
Arnold. OF Waverly. Peyton Rowe and
George d. Rowe, OF Fredericksburg.
Following the ceremony a reception
was given to the bridal party and
guests. after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Rowe left for trip North, and on