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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
Ragland's Light Plant
To the Editor of The Age-Herald

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Will you please allow me to reply to published statement in your paper addressed to the editor. "Electric Lights in Ragland." and signed by the Atlantic and Gulf Portland Cement company, by. Clarence N, Wiley. general manager, Ragland. November 20, 1911.
 MT. Wiley states among other things that he had never make any straight proposition to the town in reference to electric lights and therefore had noth- ing to withdraw. MT. Wiley is in err TOT In this matter. At a public meet ing at the schoolhouse some 30 days ago MT. Wiley made the public state ment that if the town would guarantee his company 800 incandescent lights that they would light the town at ID cents per kilowatt Certain citizens in the town took the matter up at once and had the number of lights prac- tically secured, and when the town counsel granted the franchises of cleo tric lights, waterworks and street rail- road to Frank M. Morris and others MT. Wiley told the writer that his con- pany would not think of putting lights in the town with the franchise happ ing over 1t. MT. Wiley also told other citizens of the town practically tbe same thing.
 will thank you to publish this fin re : ply to MT. Wiley's letter. Yours trulv.
 W. T. BROWN.
 Ragland, November 25. 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
|OSCAR UNDERWOOD | LEFT YESTERDAY FOR WASHINGTON Begin Grooming Democrats to Enter Arena When
 Congress Opens DEMOCRATS WILL SCORE BIG SUCCESS" Departure This Fall Different From Any Other for Underwood May
 Return as a Presidential
 Candidate
By HUGH w. ROBERTS


 Congressman and Mrs. Oscar w. Under wood, after visit fabout 10 weeks, left Birmingham yesterday afternoon over the Southern railroad for Washington.
 After reaching the capital city, MT. Un- derwood will call a, meeting of the ways and means committee, of which he is chairman, for the purpose of well oiling the machinery against the time of the be- ginning of the regular session of Con- gress. As floor leader of the democrats, MT. Underwood with his conferees, will review the programme of policy, by the following of which the democrats in the late extraordinary session scored such a signal success As MT. Underwood said on leaving Birmingham, the democrats will proceed along progressive and conser- vatiye paths with such precaution that the danger of committing those blunders to which the democratic party is said to be proverbial heir, will be reduced to a minimum.
 MT. Underwood on his departure made no formal statement in reference to what in his opinion would be the chief devel- opments in the next session of Congress. However" he said, ''there is a vast bulk of business to be transacted by the demo- crats, and each tem inasmuch as every thing we do will exert an influence on the Presidential campaign of 1912, isfof vital importance from political view point. Irrespective of politics, however,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
H. w. COFFIN WANTS
 ACCEPTANCES TODAY
All Travelling Men Who Are Going to Attend Banquet Should Inform
 Chamber of Commerce

H. W. Coffin. chairman of the invi- tation committee of the Chamber of Commerce banquet to be given to the travelling men at the Country club next Friday evening, is particularly anxious that all the acceptances be in by today at noon.
 It is very necessary that the in- vitation committe be informed as to just who will attend that it may send invitations to others to make up the capacity of the dining room of the club, which is 200. The guests will be linn ited tp men only who travel out of Birmingham through southern terri tory and the sales managers or other representatives of the wholesale and jobbing concerns of this city.
 The responses to the invitations have been sent in and over 100 have ac- ssetsd up to date. It vii be strictly a 'esS affair."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
IMPORTANT CHANGES
 IN TRAIN SCHEDULES
Next President of United States' Travels on New SOuth-
 ern Train

Several important changes in local rail- road operations took place yesterday and more will occur today The Southern Railway company and the Frisco road are principally concerned in the new service.
 The changes yesterday consisted fin the encouragement of the schedule on the United States Fast Mail of the Southern railway, leaving here at $50 o'clock yes- terday rather than at 4:25 o'clock which has been the schedule heretofore. On the first train was oscar w. Underwood and Mrs. Underwood en route to Wash ington. The Southern railway officials here wired their chief that all went well and that good omen for the service was the fact that the next President of the United States, accompanied by the next first lady of the land" was one of the passengers.
 The most important change today will be the inauguration fthe Frisco South ern Railway, Kansas City-Jacksonville special. That train on it's initial run will reach here this afternoon at $40 o'clock en route to the Florida terminus.
 The two lines have several officials on the train en route to Florida. Every in- terest is being manifested in it and the most careful attention is being given each detail of the new service.
 For the purpose of accompanying the train J. l.. Meeks, assistant general pas cnger agent for the Southern in Atlanta, James Freeman district passenger agent in Atlanta; R. B. Crouch, district pas- senger agent here, and other Southern rail- way officials will arrive here on the first train this afternoon. They will take charge here from the Frisco officials. are J. N. Cornatzer. assistant general passenger agent from Memphis, Captain J. c. McGregor who went over to Mem phis yesterday to come on the initial trip, A. F. Matthews, district passenger agent for the Frisco lines in Atlanta, and other officials of the Frisco.
 The new service is being made a very lines.
 The Southern railway new train, known as the Alabama State Express goes on to- day. The train will be inaugurated by w. w. Finley, president of the Southern railway, personally.
 Mitchell Coxwell, of the Southern staff here, will be in Anniston today to take the train out of there. The train ser vice will be great benefit to the trav- cling public between Anniston. Selma and Meridian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
JAMES H. HOPKINS,
 PIONEER, IS DEAD

James H. Hopkins, aged GA years, died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at local infrmary. Mir. Hopkins is one of the oldest inhabitants of Birmingham, hay ing moved here in 1887 from Madison county. He was for many years at the head of the Hopkins Stove and Hard- ware company.
 Besides being a prominent citizen of Birmingham and Alabama, Mr. Hopkins was descended from a notable line of ancestors, men who have figured in Ala bama's history. His paternal grandfather was Judge Artbur T. Hopkins, at one time chief justice of the supreme court of Alabama. His maternal grandfather was Gov. w. w. Bibb, Alabama's first chief executive.
 MT. Hopkins is survived by his widow, 6 daughter, Mrs. H. ]. Certain of Hunts vile, Ala, and two brothers, R. T. Hop- kins of Knoxville, Tenn, and Frank w. Hopkins of Birmingham
 The remains will be sent to Huntsville this morning by Shaw, where the funeral services and interment will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
EDENS IS WORKING FOR FARMER BOYS Sees MT. Underwood Re- garding Mckinley Bill KEEP BOYS ON FARM Attended Bankers Convention at New Orleans in Interest of Plan
 to Establish Better Agri-
 cultural Schools

R. G. Edens, assistant secretary of the Central Trust company of Illinois, was in the city yesterday on his way back to Chicago from the meeting of the American Bankers association at New Orleans. MT. Edens, along with Carl I. Nutter and wife of Martinsville, Ind, and MT. and Mrs. R. c. Smith of Whites town, Ind, called on Congressman Os- car W. Underwood yesterday afternoon and thanked him for his promised sup port of the Mckinley bill. bill for the appropriation of money for the support of land grant colleges and for demon- strations in land improvement. MT. Edens is an ardent supporter of any movement for the betterment of farm lands or of country life.
 In this regard he stated: "It is fact that last year 48 counties In Illinois showed a decrease of population in the farm districts. In order to improve this state of affairs we propose to establish system of agricultural education in our country schools, or to consolidate these schools If the equipment is not sufficient for all of them. We must have this kind of education in the coun- try schools or the country boys will con- tinue to leave the farm for the city Two years ago the Illinois bankers appointed committee on agriculture and voca- tional education. So much interest and enthusiasm was shown that. general meeting was held on October 20 at Minne- apolis. Joseph Chapman of Minneapolis presided at this meeting and it was de- cided to attempt to make the movement nation wide.
 50 far we have met with the best of success. At the Bankers convention al New Orleans a resolution to provide foi agricultural development and education was passed at an agricultural conference on Thursday night. A number of prom inent men made speeches at this con- ference, among them being Governor Noel of Mississippi and former Governor Her. rick of Ohio. It was also decided to appropriate 5000 to cover the cost of printing and distribution of the speeches and resolutions passed at the Minneap- oils conference"
 Mr. Edens also pointed out that the democratic members of the committee on agriculture in the House of Representa- tives consists of Chairman John Lamb of Virginia, J. Beal of Texas, A. o. Stan ley of Kentucky, G. Lee of Georgia, F S. Chandler of Mississippi. J. T. Hefir of Alabama, and R. c. Wickliffe of Louis :ana.
 "The bankers will urge Congress t, pass the Mckinley bill.' said. MT. Edens If the farm boy can be given a goot agricultural education 1t will assure tn, development of the soil and will tend tc increase the country population, a. muci felt need at the present time"
 MT. Edens left last night for his home III Chicago. MT. and Mrs. Nutter and MT. and Mrs. Smith. who are on thei, wedding tour, left for their homes ir Indiana by way of Nashville yesterday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
AT THE HOTELS

r. J. Cartwright of Montgomery, J. w. McNeill of Ragland, and w. F. Jones were registered at the Metropolitan yes terday.
 Among the Alabama people at the Florence yesterday were w. W. Patton of Livingston, T. l.. Bulger of Dadeville and E. E. Morseman of Gadsden.
 Among the guests of the Birmingham yesterday were A. H. Dibble of Detroit; A. P. Watkins of Nashville and A. ?. Seward of Columbus, O.
 At the Morris yesterday were J. l.. Landman of Huntsville, F. H. Stanton of Atlanta and R. G. Kirkwood of Pitts burg, Pa.
 Among those at the Hillman yesterday were w.. P. Taylor of Fayette, w. r. Payne of New Orleans, and F. G. Edens of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
REV. M. M. STEWART
 IN CITY YESTERDAY

The Rev. M. M. Stewart of Augusta, Ga, was in the city yesterday, the guest of relatives and friends. MT. Stewart is en route to Florence. Ala, where he will attend the North Alabama conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, and will make an address on missions before that body.
 Mr. Stewart is engaged in mission work at Augusta, being connected with the home department of the general board of missions of the Methodist church, While at the seminary Mr. Stewart re- ceived special instructions in this class of work, and since taking the field has attained much success. His many friends in Birmingham will be pleased to learn that he is in the best of health and much enthused with his line of endeavor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
R OFFERS
 ELECTRICITY

fectly competent to furnish electric light current to the city and the people at much cheaper rates than those adopted by the commission Saturday for the Bir- mingham Railway company.
 The offer of the Tidewater company was before the commission before any action was taken on the contract of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, it is said.
 Commissioner Lane said last night that while the Tidewate's offer was very good, what this city needed was municipal ownership.
 Manchester, England, and other places, I am told, are making large profits for the city on it's electric and gas plants, said Commissioner Lane.
 While am sure we are not too am bilious, yet if we can make a profit for the city afte- saving money for the peo- pie on their lights, we should do it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
JUDGE w. I. GRUBB
 RETURNS TO CITY

After sitting with the United States court of appeals in Fort Worth and later fin New Orleans. Judge William I. Grubb United States district judge of this city, has returned to his home. He will leave this morning for Florence to hold the district court, going later to Anniston.
 Judge Grubb held with the court of an- peals for two weeks in Fort Worth. going later to New Orleans where the court remained q few days. Kenneth c. Charl- ton, private secretary to Judge Grubb. made an extensive trip through Texas, re- turning last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
NO COURTS TO BE IN
 SESSION THIS WEEK

There will be no courts in session this week. The supreme court will have the stage for the week. and all interest, so far as courts are concerned, will be cen tered in Montgomery
 On the 4th of December however. things Will pick up with renewed inter- est and criminals will be handed their deserts, along with 4le possible settle ment of many civil suits which are pend Ing in the courts of Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27

"BIRMINGHAM SPECIAL. TO NEW YORK; THE TRAIN THAT MEETS THE DEMANDS OF ALL, AF- FoRDING LUXURIOUS ACCoMMoDA. TONS.
 LEAVES osso A. M. EVERY DAY. SOUTHERN RAILWAY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
To Hang in Georgia

Marys, Ga, November 26.-For the der of a negro woman and her daugh- ear Kingsland, Ga, for the purpose
 obing them, J. A. O'Berry, q white [. will be hanged here tomorrow. His .ution probably will be the first in olt a white man has been put to in Georgia for the killing of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27

"kANSAS CuTY-FLORIDA SPECIAL" THE NEW TRAIN TO FLORIDA LEAVES BIRMINGHAM 3,55 IF. M. tDAIIY); ARRIVE JACKSONVILLE ss4O A. M. NEW STEEL EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC LIGHTED, PULLMAN, DIN- ING AND OBSERVATION CARS.
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
LANE SAYS I'D
 LOW RAT

That the Tidewater company had of- fered to furnish the city electric current at the anne rate as the Birmingham Rail- way Light and Power company and then allow a discount of 10 per cent on monthly bills instead of per cent allow ed by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, was the announce ment of Commissioner A. o. Lane yes- terday He added that the company had, through Forny Johnston, it's attorney, proposed to enter into bond, to be ap- proved by the city, to carry out such an offer It is planned by the Tidewater company to shortly begin construction of it's electric power plant to run electric cars from East Lake to Ensley and Bes- semer. It is said to have been the plan to build the power station in such units as are needed from time to time. It is understood that the Tidewater feels per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-27
ol Mill Burns

i NcfGt, sl1. November 26.--The ei mlil t
 and pl&Ir ef elfair Fertilizer ccaiTnpy, T ore riie ffoir here, was destrcs0f bN hfh las isltt with loss of $95,tt5
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09
BARRE TO HAVE PUBLIC ExHI-
BITI0N OF MODERN METHODS
OF KILLING DISEASE GERMS

A movement has been on foot during
the past few months TO get the residents
OF this city interested in the destroying
of the disease germs that are responsible
for the sickness and death in this city.
The fact that the greater part of the
sickness and death are traced directly to
the ravages Of the disease germ only
gives ample evidence that some action
must be taken to relieve the unfortunate
condition. After slight investigation Of
the different methods and means OF OBJ
tanning the results required, few OF the
public-spirited citizens have spared nei-
Their time nor money TO give this subject
a deep and thorough study, and the re-.
suit is they are unanimous in recon-
mending "Cabot's Sulpho Napthol." They
find it the most thorough in its effect Of
anything in this line This information
was secured and obtained for the Barre
Drug company corner Main and Mer-
chant streets, who have all the statistics
gathered in this investigation; also the
guarantee Of the maker, together with
testimonials from hospitals sanitariums
and people from every part Of the coun-
try; also large supply of the goods on
sale. II costs nothing to gain informa
ton, even for your own health.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09
TALK OF THE TOWN
Glove sale at Vaughan's.
phmniN mufilers 81 Ahhnttl

Phoenix muillers at Abbott's.
You make no mistake in buying your
underwear at Fits.
Best l0c colored outing flannel sale,
Sc yard at Vaughan's.
Tickets are now being sold by the
members for the X. p MINISTRIES,
Miss Helen Parker OF Spaulding street
is confined to the house by the grippe,
New features, new songs, everything
new except the artists. X. P, Ministries.
Many OF the special display SO hats
are reduced from 81, 1850 and 50, at
Mrs. Nelson Churchs.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mari returned
this noon from an extended trip through
the middle western states. Mr.. Mari
went in the interests Of Mari & Cor
don.
Thomas Brown was brought into city
court last evening and arraigned before
Judge II. w Scott to answer a breach
OF the peace charge, Brown pleaded gull
ty and was fined S. and costs OF SSH,
which he paid On a warrant issued by
Grand Juror Z. X. Davis, Brown was
arrested by Officer George Garlic on Cot
tage street, where Brown is said to have
been one OF the central figures in a gen
eral disturbance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09
TALK OF THE TOWN
Wayne knit hosiery at Fits.
Mnnsing underwear at Abbott's.

Munslng underwear at Abbotts.
Opera house, Nov. 90 and "a, X. p.
minstrels.
Harvest dinner and supper at Bap-
fist church Nov. IA.
New pongee silk shirt, white and tan
Paris Shirtwaist House.
yelvet-feeced vest and pants at SOC
each at Perry's on Saturday
Bargains waists slightly soiled
from our building at Vaughan's
Our stage settings are said to be the
best ever, and all made locally. X. p.
minstrels.
National cash register for SALE rear
" new and in good condition. Address
postollice box All, Barre. vt.
Auction sale tomorrow at Farnham's,
Montpelier, VT More property and a
larger crowd expected than ever before.
See adj, page 7. c. +. Smith, auctioneer.
The program for Thursday night at
the Clan Gordon fair will be: Selection,
young ladies' quartet violin solo, George
Grant reading, Mrs. Peter Mulch; song,
William Inglis.
we nave received announcer invoice OF
hunting boots These are made to order
for us and cannot be purchased else
where. They are easy, waterproof and
still hunting. Eastman Brothers.
Miss Jessie B. Watson has completed
her duties as stenographer in the office
Of H. A. Goodrich, on the return of Miss
Estella Blanchard, and will begin work
Monday with John b. Kelly 4 Co.
Wednesday arrivals at the hotel Otis
follow: O G. Taylor, A. S. Martin,
f. f. Laughln, A. NJ. Gladstone, Bur
lingtou; A. II. 0ake, Chicago; c, d. Da
ley, Albany, n. Y; T. F. Rey. Boston;
r. B. Gordon, Glens Falls, n. y.
Guests registered at the City hotel
yesterday and to-day were as follows:
+. s. Platt, Rutland; W. c. Martini
Boston; 7. s. Simonds, Dayton, O.; /. J.
Esser, New York Sity; T. r. Potts Bos.
ton; W. NJ Masters, Brockton, Mass; J.
Sweeny. Boston; II. T. Wing Breton
Woods, n H.; G. II. Burnett Boston;
p. B. Gordon. Glens Falls, n, X; L.
Newman, Fitchburg, Mass
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09
SURELY REPUBLICAN.
Majority in Maryland Is Between $500
and 3,O00-UnoffieiaI Count.

Baltimore, Md. Nov. o. With COM
plete unofficial returns from Baltimore
and practically all parts Of the state
heard from, the election Of Phillips Lee
Goldsborough, Republican candidate for
governor, over State Senator Arthur Pue
German, Democrat, has been established.
Mr. Goldsborough's plurality, it is esti-
mated, viii be between $500 and 1900.
Both houses of the legislature will be
Democratic.
Edgar Allan Poe and Emerson G. Har-
rington, Democratic nominees, respec-
lively. for attorney general and comp
troller, were elected.
Judge Henry Stockbridge, Republican,
was reelected judge Of the state court
OF appeals. The constitutional amend
ment disfranchising the negro was de-
cisiyely defeated.
In Baltimore the Democrats elected
three judges of the city supreme bench,
the Republicans captured the states at
torneyship,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09
TALK OF THE TOWN

New 1912 waists showing. Paris
Shirtwaist House.
Public dance in Plainfeld hotel hall
Friday evening, Nov 10.
Come and see Barre's favorite artists,
Nov. % and "a, at the X. P. MINISTRIES.
Aviation caps, bags and hair orna-
ments, at Henry w Knights, successor
to Veale & knight.
Don't fail TO see our grand opening
setting, which you'll agree with us will
be one of the finest ever seen in the city,
at X. p. minstrels, Nov 90 and "a.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09
Notice

Regular meeting OF Canton Vinton,
No. Q, Friday evening, Nov. 10, at 1880
o'clock. Every member please make an
effort to be present, as business Of inn
portance is to come up. Per order Of
canton c. G. Carr, clerk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09
TALK OF THE TOWN

Bargain silk scarfs for soc at The
Vaughan store.
Remember the harvest dinner and sup
per at Baptist church Nov. IL.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09
nne Of the Accessnries

Quiet-Spoken Customer You keep ev-
erything for the piano, don't you?
Salesman-Yes, sir We do, sir.
QuietSpoken Customer-Give me an
axel--Puck
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES
THURsDAY, NOvEMBER 8, Or.
Weather Forecast.

Cloudy tonight and Friday; light to
moderate variable winds in north, rain
tonight or Friday in south portionsj
moderate variable to east winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09
GRANITEvILLE.

-Four nice building lots for sale, right
on Main street in Graniteyille. Inquire
of A. A. Smith, Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09

sEyagsE Regular meeting of Hiawa-
IN tina lodge, !. O. 0. F., Thurs
*4fss'$93YF day evening at I o'clock !;
work, third degree.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09
TOO LATE TO BE CLASSIFIED

To RENT - stx-room cottage on Branch
Street. Electric lights and spring water. Call
at 2S West Street. 202tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09

FOR sALE-All kinds OF h0Gseh old furnitui G,
q gnod driving horse. harness. two hughes and
two sleighs. Inquire at 81 Brook ST. 202t6s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09

TO RENT-Ny place Of six acres Of land with
hay in barn, known as the Luther Nelson place.
Charles w. Peake Telephone 1920 s0lt6s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09

" A special conclave Of st. AL
~ demar commandery, No. IL, X.
kA--<1 r., Thursday evening at 1880.
Ii S Work, temple degree. Per or
Dt1%>l der Z. G.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09

room far, third floor. Electric lights and hot
water. Key with Mrs Mowett, second floor.
+. l.. Smith, II West street .0ltf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09

LoST-Lady's small pocket book containing
small sum of money Lost somewhere between
Berinato's shoe store and Laurel Street via
Main and Brook streets. Finder please return
to Boyee's BAKERY. Reward. oo2ti
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-11-09

FOR sALE-Good driving horse, not afraid
Of anything. II sold before December, / will
sell cheap fer cash. Apply TO W. II. Ad ms,
Websteryis. 2O2t3s