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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
FARMERS REPORT
 SPLENDID CROPS
Bessemer Truck Farmers
 Reap Fine Harvest
FATHER O'BRIEN DEAD
.Embezzlement Case Continued to. Tuesday-A. W. Gray Overcome
 With Gas While Digging
 WelI-Personal

S> Bessemer, July 16-fSpecial) )-The best news heard in Bessemer today were the z enthusiastic reports of the best crops of several seasons made by the members of farmers who thronged the streets. The corn and cotton crops are reputed to be unusually fine in this district, each man declaring his crop to be record breaker This is especially pleasant to know, at this quiet stage of the industrial activity. Besides having the summer quiet, there is an unusually quiet summer hesitatms in this city.
 Today the pay days of several or the outlying mines were responsible for we'll filled thoroughfares in the business sec tfons and the general good feeling among the farmers of the prospective harvest. The weather has been the main aid in the splendid farm conditions, as the staples cotton and corn, needed very lit tie rain during their early growth, but when the rain came, the time, the corn and the cotton were exactly right. The back-to-f farm movement needs 10 impetus in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
ADJUSTMENTS
At East Laka

After closing one of the most sue cessful weeks in the history of East Lake park the management is now preparing to announce some new special features> in addition to their regular attractions, which they are confident will surpass anything they have yet offered their friends and patrons.
 The vaudeville bill at the Casino, which was recently reopened with much success. has been changed to suit tho ever-varying tastes of the public with due regard to constant ideal of high class and wholesome entertainment. There are more than SO of the very best attractions at East Lake, the best that money and effort can secure, and 1t is generally admitted that Birming- ham has an amusement park which surpasses in magnitude and locality that of any other city of its size and even larger in the entire country . Manager Robert E. Murphy will make definite announcement of each new feature attraction at the park for this week tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
HEAVY RAINFALL
 DOES SOME DAMAGE

Birmingham and vicinity was swept by heavy rain storm yesterday after noon, beginning at 5:O6 o'clock, and lasting until ', the total rainfall meas uring .S5 inches.
 No damage to property further than that of a slight washing up of streets was reported last night within the i'm mediate limits of the city, and traffic was only slightly delayed by the wa ter. No harm was reported on any of the street car lines other than short blocking of the Gate City cars at the East Lake crossing by mud washing over the tracks. The same trouble was experienced at Twentieth street and eighth avenue.
 The Louisville and Nashville train from Blocton, due here at 7:15 o'clock, was delayed for about an hour at Mar vel because of a mud bank which gave way to the floods and washed the tracks. The train was already behind time and did not reach Birmingham until 10:45 o'clock.
 The damage to the telephone systems was reported as only inconsiderable. The number of telephones put out of commission was not definitely ascer- tained, but not a great number were said to be out of orders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
CHURCH CROWDED
 ID HEAR GWALTN[Y
Baptists of .Greenville Ex- pect Crowds to Begin
 Arriving Today

Greenville, July 16.-(Special.)- 1.-The
 Baptist church here was crowded to it's
 capacity this morning to hear the Rev.
 L. l. Gwaltney, the pastor, preach on The Christian Soldier" His text was
 taken from the second letter of Tim
 othy and the sermon was a masterly effort. After the sermon he devoted a
 half hour to the Baptist state conven-
 tion which meets here tomorrow night
 and continues through Friday night.
 The final arrangements were completed
 for the entertainment of the 500 dele gates and the deacons of the Baptist
 church were appointed as the local del- egation to attend the convention. The delegates will be met at the train by a delegation of the ladies of the church and directed to the homes where they will be entertained. Rev. Gwalt-
 ney this morning appointed Mrs. Lula Little, Mrs. J. H. Barganier and Miss Matte Ella Martin as members of that
 committee. The whole committee will consist of 10 or 15 ladies. They will give badges to the delegates, the badges be- | ing blue and the committee wearing white badges. A committee of gen | tlemen will assist them.
 | Fully 50 visitors who will stay
 through the week and attend the conven
 tion are already in Greenville ana
 many more will come next week. As yet none of the delegates have arrived | here, but they will begin coming ir | on the early morning train Monday. 1 Since the report that MT R. E. Pet tus of Huntsville would preside oveI the ministep's meeting the name ol Hon. H. s. D. Mallory of Selma has
 been prominently mentioned for that place and it Is almost certainty thai one of these distinguished gentlemen will fill the chair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
IN GODS KINGDOM
 REV. WRIGHT'S THEME SUNDAY

time to go home and bury his father Christ told him to let the dead bury the dead. He meant by this that the Lords work was more important than anything else The saving of soul is of more importance than a burial and this is the reason Christ did not grant him time to go home before starting on his jour ney.
 Christ calls for eommittal. He wants us to give ourselves wholly to him. When we plough in the kingdom of God We must plough deep and look to the front. If man fails in business he still has chance to redeemed himself and re- gain his former prestige. But when you fail in the Kingdom of God you are not lost position. So to keep from failing we must keep our eyes to the front and never allow our attention to be divided.
 "The agriculturist we'll knows that a field often presents different difficulties. In some places the furrow will run crooked. Then again certain spots in the field will be harder to plough through than others. The plough may some time strike a rock hidden beneath the surface of the ground when the ploughman will suddenly be thrown forward of his course will lead through briars or stumps. And so 1t is in Gods kingdom. We often encounter difficulties, but we must neter turn back. Jesus commands us to plough on and those who obey are rewarded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
NEW ICE PLANT
 IN BAY ANNETTE

Bay Mnette, July Especial )--An- other ice plant will soon be placed in operation in this county. The new plant will have but small capacity. but will be sufficiently large to supply the demand and will be installed at Foley by Beckwith & People. At present the firm Is operating a creamery at Foley and the ice plant will be installed in connection with that establishment.
 Announcement has been made of an open meeting of the Baldwin county branch of the Farmers union to be held here on Wednesday, August 2, at 10 o'clock. Speakers from Auburn will ad- dress the farmers at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
TWO KILLED IN
 DESPERATE FIGHT

Minneapolis. Minn.. July 16.-In des- perate encounter early today between of ficer and fugitive. Jerry Mccarthy, con vict who escaped from the Minnesota penitentiary last March. was shot and killed, and Patrolman Ollinger received four bullets which caused his death twenty minutes later.
 Ollinger, early today spied Mccarthy near the rear entrance of drug store He stationed himself inside with the pro prietor and a few minutes later hearo the noise expected-some one trying the door.
 q know who that fellow is, cried oii- finger. as he ran to the rear door. Hes a bad man and I'm going to get him or he's going to get me-
 Ollinger flung open the door and con fronted Mccarthy with his pistol. The shots rang out almost simultaneously and both men fell riddled with bullets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
WEEK IN COTTON ID BE LIVELY ONE Boil Weevil Is Expected to
 Help the Bulls OPINION IS DIVIDED The Week Promises to Open With a Wet Weather Map-Trade Buy
 ing Will Be Eagerly
 Watched
OPINION IS DIVIDED

New Orleans, July 16.-Th!s week in the cotton market promises tc be interest ing, chiefly because the ring promises to lose it's one-sided aspec:. Opinion is again well divided even among profes- sionals, and there is a strong element seeking to put prices up, just as there is an extensive interest looking for a lower marked.
 There is no secret about the fact that the bulls will rely on the boil weevil talk to help them put the market up. In the sissipp, Arkansas and portions of Ala rsma, the depredations of the weevil are eing constantly extended and it looks SIS if some very bad reports were due to tane in from important sections of this portion of the belt this week, It is claimed by private bureaus that tie weevil has recently infested p counties in Arkansas that did not suffer from the pest last year. It is expected that reports from other sections. will do much toward sus- taining the market.
 It is now generally admitted that the entire belt mas recelVeQ enough rdlIl, anu more rain this week in the Carolinas and Oklahoma will be regarded as bullish instead of a bearish feature
 The week promises to open with a wet weather map, if the forecast of the week end is worth anything and this ought to help the market
 Trade buying will be eagerly watched for this week. The long side has claimed that much trade buying. that is, buying of hedges by spinners and spot houses, would be done around 2.75c for October, but purchases from this source have been disappointing in volume. It is probable any sudden rise will bring thls class of buyers in until their immediate wants are satisfied. If such buying is seen it ought to be factor of no small importance.
 The movement of new cotton in Texas promises to increase and if it grows much larger 1t ought to help the bears. The production prediction was made on the week end that daily receipts of new cotton at Houston would average 100 bales. Such receipts would chiefly af- feet July and August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
LIVE STOCK MEN
 MEET AT GASION

Invitations have been received by many local people to attend the meet ing of the Alabama Live Stock asso- citation, which win be held on the farm of F. l. Derby near Gaston. The meet ing will start on July 25, and continue several days.
 MT. Derby extends a hearty invita- tion to all farmers and others who are interested In live stock work. . Many interesting experiments will be made The host Is an ardent advocate of tick eradication. He announces that he will demonstrate what the arsenic tick dip has done for the cattle on his farm and show what are the prop CT and most scientific methods for the eradication of these pests.
 Bnut perhaps the most important work will be series of exhibitions given by w. D. Clayton, field agent ol the Alabama Great Southern railroad He will demonstrate how corn may be raised and worked successfully, showing the latest methods and systematic fer tilization.
 MT Derby states that he hopes to see a large attendance, as he wishes the association and others to get the full benefit of the work and demonstration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
Resolutions of Sorrow

The Barraca class of the Fifty-sixth Street Baptist church has drawn up the following resolutions upon the recent death of Bruce McWilliams, promi- nent member of their church and class. 'Whereas the All-Wise Creator has removed from our midst by death our brother, Bruce McWilliams, therefore be it resolved by the Barraca class of the Fifty-sixth Street Baptist church: First: That we bow to the wisdom and goodness of our Heavenly Father in this dispensation of this providence, knowing that He doeth all things we'll Second: That we extend our deep heartfelt sympathy to the family of our deceased brother in this hour of be- reavement.
 Third: That a copy of these resolu- tions be given to the family, that a copy be furnished the press and that a copy be spread upon our minutes.
 'J. w. SLIM,
 "A. w. BELL,
 'J. W. OGLETREE."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
Drops 15O Feet

New York, July 16.-Joseph Kinward of Tarrytown was in a swing, painting the water tower there late today. when the rope broke. He dropped 15O feet, struck a guard wire. turned complete somer- sault and landed on his feet. He smiled and said: "1 didn't expect to come down this way, but I'm all right Although somewhat shaken up he was able to walk homo. h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
NEGRO SUICIDES
 IN AWFUL MANNER

Selma. July 16.-(Special)-At hisl home on Green street about o'clock this morning Archie Sommerville. ( negro, committed suicide in a most hor- rible manner. For some time past the neero has been suffering from stom- ach trouble and yesterday and all last night suffered intense pain. After spending a sleepless night and during which heauffered great agony the man arose this morning and going to a. dresser drawer he took out his razor and disemboweled himself by slash ing several long and deep gashes across his stomach and from which death re- suited shortly afterwards. The negro was employed as a porter at the City National bank of Selma, had good character and had a large number of white friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
SHIELDS STABBED
 IN THE ABDOMEN

J. E. Shields was stabbed and seri- ously wounded early yesterday morn ing at Avenue A and Twenty-third street, south. Shields was cut In the abdomen and Is in critical condition at St. Vincent's hospital.
 He was cut twice in the abdomen and it is feared that his wounds will prove fatal. He was rushed to the hos pitaI and an operation was performed in hopes of saving his life. He was rest ing quietly this morning.
 M Maddox was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives Williams and Murphy charged with doing the cut ting. He declined to make statement last night. Both men are employed In Ensley and reside there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
IRE IN PARK
 STARTS A PANIC

Columbus, O., July 16.-Seven build ings which housed that number of places of amusement, together with the paraphenalia in them, were destroyed and crowd of probably 1000 persons was thrown into panic at 9:30 o'clock tonight by a fire in Olentangy park, a summer resort The fire-swept district covers an area about the size of a city block. The park is at the extreme north end of the city.
 Several persons were slightly injured In the panic.
 Defective wiring In one of the build ings is believed to have caused tho blaze, the inflammable material feeding the flames and causing them to spread with great rapidity.
 No estimate of the fire loss could be obtained tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
Bessemef 6, Lipscomb ,

Bessemer defeated Lipscomb with score of 6 to this afternoon in a SLOW game, replete with hits andi weak pitch- ing. The first inning witnessed pretty catch by Goodson and in second, Kennedy duplicated the stunt Bessemer made the first score and was pulled down by Bum gardner, the pitcher, who could hit and run better than he could toss em across the plate. Quinn, the Lipscomp twirler, had certain drop that the men at bat soon learned and in the fourth inning alone, Kennedy, Hines, Craig, Hatcher and Bumgardner snatched hit early, some of them two baggers, too. But Lipscomb certainly has some outfielders in Towles and Briver especially the for mer Manager Hines played well in the field, and at the bat, in view of the fact that he isn't in practice very often.
 Line up-Bessemer: Johnson, SD; Per kins, ss; Hurd, 3b; Houston, 1b; c. Bum- gardner D; Craig, If; Hines, If; Kennedy, c; Hatcher, cf
 Line up-Lipscomb Hole, ID; Grey, 3b; Quinn, p; Goodson, c; Towles. If; Driver, Of; Shoettlin, ss; Williams 2b; Waters, If.
 Score by innings:
 L1pscomp .........-......'.. '.'.Vi vol ooV-o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17

Memphis, July 16.-( Special )-That Charles Henry Colliflower Is incompe- tent and that the former government clerk who is now umpiring in the Southern league Is guilty of mfsinter- pretating the national rules of base ball Is the charge forwarded to league headquarters by Manager Smith of the Chattanooga club.
 Protests have been filed with Presi- dent Kavanaugh against the loss of two games With Nashville recently, says Smith, and the directors will be asked to place the proper Interpretation on the rules. Outside of this Manager Smith finished the series in Memphis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
BREACHES PEACE
 0N BULL RUN FIELD

Manassas, Va, July 16-A weeks re- union of federal and confederate veterans was begun here tonight when the Rev. H. N. Couden. chaplain of the house of representatives, preached 8 peace jubilee sermon before more than. 1000 persons. The reunion marks the fftieth anniver- sary of the battle of Bull Run. The spe- cial celebration is to take place Friday when In the presence of President Taf! and Governor Mann of Virginia, the con federate and union veterans will march across the historic ground and clasr hands in token of perpetual peace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
BILLY SMITH FILES CHARGES
 AGAINST HENRY COLLIFLOWER

withagejoieing as the. Lookouts won two out Sf three here.
 Smith also thinks that the team is ready for the final dash to the pannant pole. He expects Lejuene to resume play in rightfield Monday and with no further changes contemplated he thinks New Orleans will be overwhelmed be- fore the flag falls on the campaign.
 Smith planes Rudy Hulswitt alone for most of the disappointing perform ances of early spring, Smith also says Iulswitt is doing the same thing in laying down" nowadays for Louisville. The Lookouts, with Bartley added, arc ready for any game now and no ex- cuses will be offered from now on. says Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Mary Harris Cosby

The funeral services of Mrs. Mary liar ris Cosby were held from the residence, 5O7 North Twenty-second street yesterday afternoon at 4 O o'clock. After the funeral services at the residence the remains were inferred in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband, Henry c. Cosby, and two daughters, Mrs. M B. Orr and Mrs. R. L. Brodgen of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
O'Connor Heads Longshoremen

Toledo, O., July 16.-After choosing Port Huron, Mich., as the meeting place for the International Longshoremen's meet ing place in 1912. officers were elected this afternoon. after which the conven- tion closed. T. V. OConnor of Buffalo was made president, and among the vice presidents are: c. B. Maltrejean, Port Arthur, Tex. M. J. Gapaghan. Calves ton, Tex, and John Duff, Mobile, Ala. The vice presidents compose. the executive council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
Texas All Right

Dallas. Tex, July 16.-Reports from 132 counties in Texas, comprising the majority of cotton counties and con- siderably more than twothirds of the state, indicate that cotton now Is in good condition since the rains of 10 days ago and prospects are fair for one of the best crops in several years. Fur ther rains fel to-day over wide area.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
CHOLERA PLAGUE
 IS THREATENING
 AMERICAN PORTS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

health and marine hospital service Is watching closely the appearance of cholera in New York, and is co-operat- ing In every way with the health au- thorities of that state. Experts of the service will leave tomorrow to tender their services.
 Government officials here scout the idea that there Is any danger of any thing approaching an epidemic of cholera. They believe the few cases are merely spasmodic and such as has been discovered have been carefully traced and all means have been em- ployed to prevent a spread of the dis ease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
HERZOG AND DOC"
 MILLER SKIP BOSTON

Boston, July 16.-Charles Herzog and Doc" Miller, shortstop and rightffeld CT, respectively, of the Boston Nation- al Baseball club have notified the club that they are through with baseball. Dissatisfaction with the team manage ment is the reason given by each.
 Miller says he is going out west to practice medicine and Herzog says he will go back to Ridgely, Md, where he has a farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
Pressly Charged With Murder

Afford Presley, a negro. was arrested last night by Officer Bently on a charge of murder. He is charged with strik- ing John Branlee on the head with a hammer Saturday night. Branlee died from the effects of the blow yesterday afternoon. .Pressly claims that he struck In self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
HUBBARD BROS. & co.

Cotton Merchants, Hanover square, N. v.. Members New York Cotton Ex- change, New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Produce Exchange. Asso- ciate Members Liverpool Cotton Asso- ciation. Orders solicited for the pur- chase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery. Special at Qignments of spot cotton for delivery. Correspondence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
sAvIDGE MANAGES SELMA

Selma, July 16.-(Special) Ralph Savidge. a former member of the pitching staff of the Montgomery club of the South ern league. was appointed man ager of the Selma club of the Southeastern league lat Satur- day night and this morning. with his club, left for Gadsden. where Monday afternoon Selma will open for a series of three games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
James L. They

James l.. Tiney, aged 6s. died at his late residence. 2109 Second avenue, yester- day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The re- mains will be sent to Dunavant, Ala. his Lige Loy. The deceased was pioneer resident of Dunavant, and has been prom inently connected in the coal operations about his home for the last 35 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
JACK JOHNSTONHAS
 SIGNED WITH WELLS

London July 16.--Artcles have been signed for fight in London before Sep tember 30 between Jack Johnson and Bombardier Wells for the championship of the world and s4o,Ooo. Most English men consider that Wells will have small chance against the heavyweight cham pion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
Ernest Russell Dead

Attalla, July 16.-(Special. )-Ernest Russell age 25 years, son of NJ. M Rus sell, died at the residence of his fath- CT at 12:l5 o'clock today. He will be buried at Forest Hill cemetery, Gayles- vile, Tuesday at 10 o'clock, a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-17
Mrs. Laura Clifford Camp

Mrs. l.. c. Camp, the mother of A. J. Camp and Mrs. John Towers. died at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. Tow CTS, early Sunday morning at o'clock. Mrs. Camp was in her soth year at the time of her death. The funeral vii be held from the residence of MT. and Mrs. Towers, on Thirteenth avenue near Twentieth street, this morning at 10:30 clock.