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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
CATERPILLARS AT
 LAST IN PULLMAN

Cullman, September 5.-(Special )-The
 dreaded cotton worm has at last struck
 Cullman county Those recently discov-
 cred are near Philadelphia, on the farm
 of James Griffith. It is said that there is
 one field of 20 acres in which every leaf has been eaten off by the worms. It is
 also said by those who have been there
 and seen the conditions. that something like the boil weevil is infesting the bolli on the same cotton field. These, however,
 are not so prevalent as the caterpillars. This is the first instance in which there has been any trace of an insect like the boil weevil. Near Hanceville, in this county, the caterpillar made his appear apcc few days ago. but by the use of chemicals the worms were soon extin- guished in that section.
 The farmers of this section are begin
 ming to pick, and the crop is opening
 very fast. The first bale = the season is
 expected in Cullman this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
ANN|STON HEARS
 BIRMINGHAM MAN Increase Reward for Zaner's Slayer-A Negro Who
 Wouldn't Run Shot

Anniston, September 5.-(SpeciaD-1n his address at Oxford lake Monday aft ernoon Ben Davis, counsel for the Ala bama Federation of Labor. paid his re- spects to President William Howard Taft, whom he severely criticised for his opposition to the recall of de spicable judges that are a blight to the country and a constant menace to ] freedom"
 MT. Davis further stated that "it is a shame and disgrace that Alabama, the greatest industrial state in the union, should have the bulk of it's coal dug from the mines by convicts" de- claring that the convict lease system should be abolished. He said further that the anti boycott law of the state is wrong, as it has a precedent in the act of the participants in the Boston tea party, who were among the first boy cotters in America. .
 R. E.. Gam, state president of the Alabama Federation of Labor, urged the labor men to fight with their ballots. C. D. Kline reviewed the history of la bor organizations, T. l.. Harvey spoke in the interest of cooperation between farmers and artisans, and Congressman Fred l.. Blackmon, master of cere- monies, spoke at length on the past achievements of labor and its future prospects through organization.
 It was announced Tuesday morning that not a single arrest had been made durig the day
 An effort is being made by friends of the late s. c. Zaner, who died Sun day as a result of injuries inflicted by Ross Chatham, to get the reward for the arrest of the fugitive increased. The sheriff has offered a reward of $50, but it is argued that this is little induce ment to man who knows the desper- ate character of the fugitive, and it Is being urged that the city and the coun- ty commissioners supplement this amount, which will likely be done. No word has been heard as to the definite whereabouts of Chatham since he did the shooting on August 29.
 The Calhoun County Baptist associa- ton will convene on Wednesday at Nance's creek, north of this city. The First Baptist church of this city has appointed delegates to the convention.
 Because he would not obey the com mand to run when ordered to do so at the point of a gun, Fred Woods re- ceived load of bird shot in his neck and legs at Zuni, a small town on the Southern railroad north of here. Mon day afternoon. Joe Teague, another ne- gro, did the shooting. having been prompted to the act by being hit over the head with a banjo earlier in the day The assailant escaped on a Sea- board freight train and has not been arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
FIRST BALE COTTON
 IS SOLD FOR $137.6O

Fore Payne, September o.-tSpecial,-- The first bale of cotton this season was brought to market today by Thomas Scott, a prosperous farmer, who lives near here. It weighed 40 pounds and was sold to H. B. Brock, q merchant of this place, at public auction on the court house square, for 32 cents per pound, bringing sl37G0 The cotton was of good sample and was ginned by M. Lively free of charge. This is the first bale of cot ton for which premium price has ever been paid in the history of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF PULLMAN OPEN Judge Speake Convenes Court For Four Week
 Term

Cullman, September 5.-(Special. .)-Not withstanding the fact that yesterday was legal holiday, and almost every busi- ness in Cullman was suspended for al least half the day, the Cullman city schoo opened at o'clock in the morning as had been the intention of the faculty. The enrolment was fiattering. and although there were many children in town who lid not enter at the beginning, the attend ance reached about 300. This promises to be a successful year in the public school The same corps of teachers witf the exception of one has been re-elect ed for the term.
 The Cullman County High school opened this morning with an attendance of 150 The opening of the high school was at- tended with considerable interest. Spe- cial exercises were arranged and the peo- pie from the city and many others from out of town attended the opening exer- cises. The enrolment at this term far exceeds any other term since the school has been located in Cullman. Professor Mckee has been untiring in his efforts to increase the enrolment There would have been considerable more matricula-
 
 of the inability of students to secure board in Cullman, many of them were forced to stay away. It is expected be- fore the week is out that the enrolment will reach a0.
 One of the important things that Pro- lessor Mckee is now working to have done is the building of a dormitory for the accommodation of students who are forced to board. This will probably be done within the next 12 months.
 The corps of teachers in the high school has been increased to seven. There were only three last term
 Circuit court convened in Cullman Mon day morning for four weeks term. The first day after the arrival of Judge Speake was taken up in the organization of the court and the juries. The grand jury was drawn and organized with J. K. Turner as foreman, and started with their work this morning.
 The first two weeks will be taken ur with the disposition of the civil cases on the docket, many of which are impor- tant The remaining two weeks will ne given over to the work of the criminal docket. This will be very busy term oi the court throughout, notwithstanding il is the longest one ever held in this coun- ty. Cullman will now have eight weeks of circuit court instead of four.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
ENJOY LABOR DAY
 IN TUSCALOOSA University Students Arriv- ing-AppOint Cotton
 Culture Agent

Tuscaloosa, September 5.-(Special.)-
 Labor Day was generally observed
 througout Tuscaloosa Most of the busi-
 ness houses closed for half holiday and
 many thronged to Riverville, where a I big barbecue was employed and an in-
 teresting programme of various contests
 was witnessed.
 | A novel feature of the day was the
 motorboat race on the Warrior river,
 which was won by s. s. Scott in home
 made boat. A large number of contest
 ants entered the swimming race. Shiras Blair captured the trophy by swimming across the river in l minute and 30 sec 1 onds
 1 The celebration at Riverview was in
 charge of the Eagles. who scored great
 success with their entertainment | A great number of university students are arriving on every train, and the
 prospects for full attendance Is flat
 tering. President Stafford and his fac l ulty are busy completing examinations and all is in readiness for the opening on Thursday.
 | The Tuscaloosa county institute began
 its work yesterday morning under the direction of Prof. J. Henry Foster. super
 intendent of the public schools of Tus- caloosa. large number of teachers are in attendance and most excellent pro- gramme has been arranged for each of
 the three daily sessions. An especially in-
 teresting and instructive feature of the
 meetings are the lectures on music by
 Mrs. Cora Wadgens Foster.
 U. H. Person has been appointed agent I of the cotton culture for the Alabama ], Great Southern railroad and will make l his headquarters in Tuscaloosa MT Per-
 sens comes from Texas where he was a successful farmer and has been in touch l with government service for several l years. He is an advocate for progressive up to date farming and will devote his | entire time in rendering assistance to the farmers in this vicinity. The seventh floor of the Aston building has been completed and is now occupied | by the Tuscaloosa Mineral railroad which | has the handsomest offices in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
NEWS OF SYLACAUGA

Syl1cauga September 5.-(Special.) )-rhe fifteenth annual session of the Fourth District Agricultural school began Mon day morning with an enrolment of more than 100 pupils. A larger number of pu- pills from a distance was enrolled than at the beginning of any term in a num- Der of years
 of the following: C.. H. Thigpen presi- dent. latin, R. O.. Dykes mathematics; F, w. Jenkins. natural sicence; Miss Will lie Jenkins, history and English; Miss Ruth Thigpen, latin and literature; Miss . Annie Moore. piano and expression; Miss Willie B. Forbes, school of art.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
JASPER FARMERS
 CATCH THREE B|G
 WOLVES WITH DOCS
Schools Open-Better Fire Department-Beautify
 City Square

Jasper, September 5.-(Special. 1-While a are worrying over worms which have att tackled their corn fields and are eating away the green blades, this Is not the main source of trouble. The wolves are invading their farms and killing and de- vouring their young cattle and sheep, thereby causing a great loss and hardship. Exasperated by the continual onslaught of these wild animals, the farmers have organized themselves into band of hunt CTS and nightly watch for the wolves Wolf dogs have been purchased at great expense, and during three nights last week four wolves were killed. They proved to be the species of large timber wolf, once great terror to the early settlers.
 The game of the three nights hunt was brought to Jasper and their presence here created no little excitement among the citizens. A large crowd gathered around the successful hunters on their ar rival in town The search for wolve. has by no means ceased as there are still several large packs roaming at large around the farms north of here in both Winston and Walker. It is the hope of those interested that diligent crusade of several months will wipe out the breed and put an end to the continual raids from this source
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
THE LAx-FOs WAY

If you had medicine that would strengthen, the liver, stomach, tho kidneys and the bowel. and at the same time make you sti ang withaa systema tic tonic, don't you ,lieve you would soon be well?
 That's "Thc LaN-Fos Way"
 We ask you to buy the first bot. on the money back plan. and you will k your druggist to sell you the second.
 It keeps your whole insides right
 There is nothing else made like Lax Eos.
 Remember the Eos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
CONTRACT LET FOR
 LEE COUNTY SCHOOL
Sunday Storm Does Heavy Damage at Marvyn-Lightning Strikes
 House

Opelika, September 5.-(Special)-M. P. Craver, contractor of this city. was awarded the contract to build the new Lee county high school at a cost of sS5oo. This Is for the building only. The lot. landscape work, heating plant etc, will bring the total cost to t$12.5OO Work will begin at once, with the completion speci- fled by January 1, 1912. City warrants to the amount of s100 each were issued to Opelika citizens to build the school. It will be a two story brick with base ment, having four large class rooms and library, superintendent office, etc. on ca oh floor. The erection of a county hign school means much to this city and coun- tv and marks another step in the prog ress of the city. The county high school session opens September II. with the fol- lowing faculty: Prof. J. B, Murphy, prln- oipal: Prof. w. V. Norton first assistant; :; Miss Myrtle Wise. second assistant. The city school building will be used until the county school is ready for occupancy.
 The city schools open September 6. The faculty is as follows: Prof. F. Hall, prin- cipal: Miss Gusise Riddle, seventh grade; Miss Nellie Long, sixth grade Miss Louise Strudwick, fifth grade; Miss Hell enc Galloway. fourth grade; Miss Alma Moore and Miss Mollie Robinson, third grade Miss Edna Hyatt, second grade; Misses Ella Neid and Baylor Tillman, first grade: Miss Zelna Crowder. cotton mill school; Misses Frances Watson, Mag gie Taylor and Oleen Warren. music teachers.
 Reports from Society Hill state that Charlie Myhand shot and killed a ne- gro. John Threet, in quarrel Sunday morning.
 Marvyn reports tell of heavy damage yy the storm Sunday evening. house and barn was struck by lightning and burned: mule two bales of cotton lnl some hogs being lost in the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06
|DADEVILLE SCHOOLS
 HAVE GOOD OPENING
Operetta a Success-NegrO Dead in Cotton Patch-Fine Whisky
 ViolatOrs

Dadeville, September 5.-tSpeclal. )-Tht Tallapoosa County High school opened under suspicious circumstances yesterday morning. Professor Hendley has done good work over the county in the inter est of the school during the summer, the result being a number of pupils from the rural communities.
 The Dadeville public school also began
 the coming session Monday morning with a large number of pupils enrolled. A re- ception for the patrons was held at the
 school building this afternoon when many
 of them attended. Miss Carrie Lee Smitf of Gadsden is principal.
 Dadeville people were charmingly en- tertained on the evening of September . by Mrs. F. A. Sadmon's chorus class 1T
 the catchy operetta, "A Day in Flower
 dom." Each little girl sang her part with an ease and grace remarkable. A nice sum was realized for the Cemeters associations, for which the proceeds were planned.
 Mac Williams. IA year old negro boy was found dead in cotton patch at ths rear of J. s. Lovejoy's residence yester- day, Justice w. P. IIolney held an in quest over the body and the jury re- turned verdict that the deceased came to his death from causes unknown. Tho
 supposition is that the boy died of heart failure.
 Today in the county court was bad day for whisky violators Judge Sorrell pro rounced the following sentences on men who are well known in their communi- ties John Moore $150 and 120 days: Ed Ocletree and Harmon Hicks of Alexan- der City, 1850 and 1S0 days each. Bond on appeal to the circuit court was fur nished in each case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

While Jasper and Walker counties were very much disappointed at the failure or this section to land the great industrial
 school the people are glad. nevertheless that Alabama secured it. The disappoint-
 ment has in no wise thrown damper
 on educational enthusiasm here. Monday
 marked the opening of both the Walker county high school and the Jasper graded school. The large enrolment of the first day indicative of the success which Is destined to come to these two worthy in lstitutions during the coming sessions. Pro- lessor Paul Morley comes to Jasper from Ozark. and has statewide reputation as an educator.
 Professor Letson principal of the graded schools, has been connected as principal for this school for a period of two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

Reports from Society Hill state that Charlie Myhand shot and killed a ne-
 gro. John Threet, in quarrel Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

The Jasper volunteer fire department has rented new quarters In the Cranford building on Third avenue and after the second floor has been remodeled will take up their abode. They will equip these rooms with modern gymnasium, while library will also be installed. This. in stitution has realized a neat sum through a series of entertainments and this money will be expended toward furnishing these new quarters. In a short while 1t is the aim of the company to become associated with the state organizations. Since the organization was formed several new fire fighting equipments have been ac- quired by the city and so much has the protection of the property hereabouts been assured that it is thought that at an early date the insurance rates will be de. creased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06

Marvyn reports tell of heavy damage yy the storm Sunday evening. house and barn was struck by lightning and burned; mule, two bales of cotton lnl
 some hogs being lost in the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-06


 The Walker County fair will doubtless prove a pronounced success. The fair is under the management of John R. Smith and is being promoted jointly by the Jas per Industrial club and the Farmers union of Walker county. The farmers of this section are very enthusiastic about the project and will enter the exhibit contests with a vim as they know that the prize winners of the county fail will be entitled to compete for the prizes at the State fair in Birmingham. The date set for the fair is September 27-30
 The Court square is at last complete The city fathers have worked untiringly to help beautify the property of this mu nicipalty. The plot in front of the court house has been enclosed and sodded with grass, making picturesque plaza that would do credit to many cities much larger than Jasper. On each corner of the enclosure a large arc light has been placed. And the pretty new Japanese shelter at the well is bedecked with q large number of electric lights. The well, which has a flow of the finest and most heathful mineral water in the state, has been equipped with a massive copper san itary drinking fountain. The handsome courthouse, the costly Confederate mon ument, and the lately completed plaza now give the business section a splendid appearance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-22
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-22
ARRANGING FORT
MADIsoN's FUTURE
It is Piarned to Build Sea wan 70,
the Protection of Santa Re
Shops.

MAYOR 4 E. Johns. City Engineer
u E Bannoa and members Of the
Fort Madison city council returned
home last evening after a conference
with Water Power company men. Re
garding the changes contemplated.
the Gem City says:
Whether or not any definite ar
rangements concerning the changes
10 be made at Fort Madison can be
reached By the meeting OF the com
pany and city officials is not known
but the fact remains certain that the
time is rapidly approaching when
any efforts on the part OF the city to
prepare for benefits or improvements
here with the rising of the waters Of
the Mississippi will be useless. En-.
gineer Bannon, under the instruction
Of the power company. has prepared
charts and maps. made By actual sur
Eeys, showing the exact situation OF
every foot Of ground within The city
Of Fort Madison Ii is understood
that the power company is preparing
to make at Fort Madison only such
changes as are required OF them by
the raising OF the water. This is nat
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-22
kAHokA, MO.
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The Kahoka basket ball team went
to Queen City last Saturday and were
successful by the score OF IL to 49,
The Lancaster team will play Kahoka
on the local grounds next Saturday.
Father Fleming has been assigned
to Kahoka as pastor OF ST Michaels
Catholic church.
A large crowd greeted the play
THE World Against Him. at the
opera house last Friday evening. The
play was given for the benefit of the
band and was the best play put on BIZ
local talent we ever witnessed. Each
character was star and deserving of
special mention.
Roy Pemberton of Keokuk was an
over Sunday visitor Saturday.
Linn Ford of st. Louis was Kaho-
ka visitor Saturday.
Virgil Ackland. SON OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Ackland. may lose an eye as
the result OF an accident last Satur-
day. He was walking in the woods
when he stepped on briar bush,
which came up into his face, one OF
the briars striking him In the eye DR..
Lapsley of Keokuk was called and in
his opinion the lad may lose the sight
of the eye.
| The NJ. E. south ladies cleared
about s45 at their dinner last Satur-
day
Mrs W. H. Dowell is the guest of
her son. A. E. Doweil at Avon, H.
Mrs. Anna E. Reser died at her
! home in Kahoka Monday at the age
of rs years. 8 months and 5 days
Funeral from the residence Tuesday
afternoon conducted by Rev. Guy Fer.
guson, assisted by Rev. C. E. Hills
Deceased was united in marriage May
II. 1891. to Henry Callison. Two step
daughters, Misses Alberta and Myrtle
Cailison. together with three brothers
survive
Mrs. |. E Shermerhorn has been ap.
pointed deputy for this district for the
Royal Neighbors of America. An ex
cellent selection.
DR.. J. T. Muir, of the Kirksville
Normal. was in Kahoka Saturday.
The Kahoka Savings Bank has been
chosen as the depository for The Pos
tai Savings Bank soon to be opened in
Kahoka-
The kahoka Roller Mills property
was sold Monday at trustees sale for
800. VIM Nell was the purchaser.
Charles Wagner. aged 81, son Of
Eli Wagner, of near Fairmont. COM
. mitted suicide in ST Louis last Tues
day The remains were taken
through Kahoka last Friday for inter.
menr
Owing to the bad condition of the
roads the rural school meeting in Ka.
hoka last Saturday was not largely at
tended.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-22
.mulsoon.s Picnic

Marsh Bros. aev up-tn-6ate Mnl-
doon-s Picnic coming with great
cast OF singing ana dancing coined
ians MandriIIo's hand ard orchestra
Of soIoist musicians. Jerry. the
laughing donkey: Nike the Butt-In
Goat: special scenic and electri al
effects al al popular Frsces on sale
How Street parade al 1880 noon
No attraction that has OF viii play
cur CITY At popular or dollar prices
viii giye better satisfaction 20 the
FIN IcFing public than this tine tried
and found trEe musical farce oomedr
OF Marsh Bros. Inc. Mnl6ooa's Pic
nc, that VIII be with rs tc- one night
Each and eyery Eanbe- CT the sup
PORTING cast Is recognized IS head
liner II their respective Profession
Dzt1ty GeaevisTe Victoria, Edmund
DlPoat. Dolly Devzne. Pearl Victoria.
Lillian Black, Iharies Bsrney, Ralph
Edwaris. LLOYD Quinn. Joe Recon-.
Mandrilio's hand. Jery. the laughing
donkey, Misa. the bats-ia sozf; special
Effects great big show, nothing
cheap but the popular prices. al the
Grand oreTa house Friday. DEC -.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-22
G. A. WRIGHTMAN
COMES WEDNESDAY
Secretary of the Iowa state Manu-.
facturers Association WIN
Speak Here.

g. A Wrightman. secretary of the
Iowa State Manufacturers association
viii spend next Wednesday in Keokuk,
and plans were made today for his
reception BIZ the Keokug Industrial
association luncheon with a limit.
ed number present wiz be given and
following It Secretary Wrightman viii
deliver an address
John Lathrop Mathews of 81. Louis,
magazine writer and student Of nv
er transportation, was in Keokug 10
day gathering data about the dam for
an article which is to appear in The
Boston Transcript He spent an hour
this morning with Secretary Dewitt
of the Industrial association. Mr..
Mathews is said to be the man mainly
responsible for causing the power
company to enlarge its lock. This was
urged by Mathews so that it would
accommodate barges OF the type used
on the Ohio river.