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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
PROTEST AGAINST
 MOVING COUNTY SEAT
New Steamboat Which Will Ply the ChattahoOchee River Will Be
 Called "City of Eufaula"

Eufaula, June 12.-(Special )-The ques- tion of moving the county court house to
 Clio is one that is eliciting intense inter- cussion among the conservative citizens The citizens of Louisville have entered
 a most vigorous protest againsa the meas ure and did not hesitate to express their views in very strong article over their signatures in the columns of the Daily Citizen here.
 Both petitions circulated here met with
 liberal signatures Only further develop
 ment will show how the majority stands.
 A new steamboat, now in process of construction at Apalachicola, Fla, that will ply the Chattahooche river here, will
 be known as the City of Eufaula' The craft will be beauty of modern de- sign and will fill a long felt want in fa- cilitating the handling of the constantly increasing traffic over the river route. Dr. W. P Mcdowell of this city is pre-
 pairing to move soon to Virginia, where he
 and his family will make their home in
 the future.
 Information of the death of Mrs N E. Kimble, who died at the home of her son Saturday at Graves station, on the Geor, gia side, has been received here. Mrs. Kimble until short time ago was a res fdent of this city.
 The Rev. E. M. Bounds of Washington,
 Ga, delivered the sermon at the First
 Methodist church here yesterday morn lng and also spoke at the Union service in the evening. Dr. Bounds was pastor of
 the church here about 40 years ago. me city council has held several meet = lhss 10 settle the quetsion of awarding q contract for the erection of a lighting
 piant here. but have so far f,iIed to agree.
 Another meeting is called for tomorro W evening when it is highly probable that | some definite conclusion will be reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
Dispensaries for Hookworm

From the Journal of the American Med
 ical Association.
 The idea of the free dispensary as a lection originated in Mississippi, where the first institution of this kind was or ganized in Columbia. Marion county in December, 1910 and is now running a full capacity of 300 patients monthly. The Columbia dispensary is supported by pub lie and private cooperation, the county health officer having given the use of a four-room building for F months, the necessary drugs being supplied by the county board of supervisors, while the beds and other hospital appointments arc furnished by the Columbia Country club, and the linen by the Women's club, of the city A trained nurse has been in stalled to take care of the dispensary and it's patients, and people are now coming in for examination and treatment from radius of over 20 miles. Resting as well as ambulant patients are treated, and applications for beds are now sent in well in advance The Mississippi idea has already begun to take root in other southern states. In Alabama. for in stance, there are four dispensaries in Geneva county. five in Dale county. three in Coffee county, ana two at douslon. Very significant are the results already obtained at the free clinics in Coffee county, which are hardly d month old. A circular distributed through the county in March announced that free clinics for holSworm patients would be held at Elba, Brockton and Enterprise at stated intervals. Up to April IA, the total num- Der of patients treated at the three clinics was 14l6, and on one day (April 8 as many as 439 patients applied for treatment at Enterprise alone. In addi- ton, two local county newspapers have engaged to mail 1000 copies each of a folding circular on sanitary privies to their subscribers. We congratulate the public health authorities of these south ern states on the important sanitary work they are doing. and hope their ex- ample will stimulate other states to sim liar efforts in the same direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
FLORENCE PLANS
 ! TO WELCOME LEAGUE
North Alabama Epworth Leaguers Have Fine Programme Mapped
 Out to Begin June 15

Florence, June 12-(Special. Difference is preparing to open hospitable doors to nn army of about 150 Epworth leaguers when the Epworth league of the North Alabama conference meets in this city on June 15 to continue through June 1S. The sessions will be held in the First Methodist church and the various organ izations of the church, including the women of the foreign and home mission societies, a host in themselves, will as sIst the younger society in entertaining its guests. The reception committee con- sists of Hiram Douglass, Miss Elise h. gram, Miss Pearl Moore, Miss Flora Perlitius, and Miss Mary Jackson.
 The programme, beginning with a re- ception on the evening of June 15, has been arranged and includes:
 Thursday June 15. D. m.-Prayer, the Rev I. F. Hawkins, Florence.
 Address of welcome-By Miss Leila Llewellyn response by Miss Maud Lu- trel, Oxford
 Friday, June 16. a. m.-Quiet Hour Devotions, Rev. L. D. Patterson, Bir- mingham; business session.
 10:15-Departmental conferences First department, Miss Bertie Allen, Monte- vallo; second department, Miss Mary Lou Mims, Oxford; Junior league, Miss Lucy B. Cryer. Anniston; training class, Rev. ). D. Hunter, Calera.
 11:i5-Inspirational address, the Rev. J. M. Stevenson. Huntsville.
 2:30 D. m.-Quiet Hour Devotions, the Rev. l.. D. Patterson. Birmingham.
 D. m-Departmental conferences. Third department Mrs. M M. Hughes, Seaman. Anniston; training class visit, fourth department.
 430-Open discussion. Subject, ''The Bowling, Montevallo; CD How to Organ ize a District, Miss Ruby Blackwell, New Market; (D The Talladega District, E. l.. Rivers, Anniston.
 8 D. m.-Inspiration address, the Rev. George Stoves, Anniston.
 Saturday, June 17.-9 a. m., Quiet Hour Devotions, the Rev l.. D. Patterson, Bir- mingham.
 9:30 a. m.-Business session.
 1O.15 a. m.--Departmental conferences First department, Miss Bertie Allen Mon tevalo: second department, Miss Mary Lou Mims, Oxford Junior league Miss Lucy B. l.. Cryer, Anni5ton; training class visit, first department.
 1l:15 a. m.--Inspirational address, the Rev L. F. Parrish, Bessemer.
 2:3O D. m.--Quiet Hour Devotions. the Rev. L. D. Patterson
 3 p. m.--Departmental conferences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
A Mistake in Garment

A Mistake in Garment Tim Sanders is the gate man at the union depot in Washington. Jim has broken up more incipient riots with his wink and smile than could an ariz,.' of Cossacks with knouts.
 "One night" he said, "a funny thing happened. one of my boys that have known ever since his first Christmas visit to a department store Santa Claus came tearing down the steps, taking every third one. He wasn't full, mind you But he had had a bit of supper and a drink or two and was just in that stage where he kept his hat tilted back to preserve his balance
 Hello, Jim.' he says.
 "'Same to you I goes back at him. He had his overcoat thrown over his arm, as the night was warm
 'Nel, sir he hadn't more than passed me than down the steps come taxi cab driver four steps at q time, and stops and stares around.
 Somebody bilk ye? I asks, friendly like.
 Nothin' like that. wisht he owed me million,' he says. Maybe he would if he didn't watch the meter I goes back.
 "'Too busy fer kiddin',' he says. Did ye see a Willy wid somethin' over his arm fit by? he says.
 GA friend of mine just went past carryin his overcoat, I tells him.
 'Overcoat, nothin. He's got me lap robe. Here's his top sheet he says
 And sure enough, the lad in his hurry had swapped wraps in the petro- ieum perambulator and never knowed 1t. Oh, yes, they traded back, but, gosh I'd like to ha' seen the kid lookin for the armholes when he tried to put on that laprobe."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
An Eye for Composition

From the Youths Companion.
 q know Ames comes in for lot of praise because he hunts with a camera instead of a gun" Fobes began, in a slightly acrid tone. Tt never seems to strike people that there may be more than one kind of brutality?"
 Whats the matter with Ames?' de- manded one of the men on the clubhouse porch.
 up in Canada last fall'' Fobes re- sumed, .'I went off by myself one day, when Ames was fiddling over his kodak, and I stumbled on a black bear. Be- cause was the only thing in sight I became the immediate object of her at tentions. l had only a slight lead, but ys going pretty well when Ames polk edf rough the brush and took in the sit Hold on there, old chap. he yelled. 4 .ure too far ahead. I cant get you tn in. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13

Third department, Mrs. NJ. M. Hughes, Ensley; fourth department, Miss Lola Seaman. Anniston; training class Rev. J. D. Hunter, Calera.
 D. m.-Business session.
 5:S0 p. m.-Opening of Query Box.
 S-1nspirational address, H. A. Locke, Birmingham.
 S:30-Inspirational address, Miss Mary N. Moore, Athens
 Sunday, June 1S-9:30 a. m., Visitation of Sunday schools.
 Il a. m.-Annual sermon, the Rev F. P. Culver, Birmingham.
 D. m.-Model devotional service, led by Miss Bertie Allen, Montevallo.
 6:30 D. m.-Vesper service, the Rev L.. D. Patterson, Birmingham.
 8 D. m.--Sermon on Christian Education, the Rev. J. D. Simpson, Birmingham. League benediction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
DROUTH ADVANCES NEW CROP COTTON First Bale Sells at Houston
 for $1015 NO RAIN IS EXPECTED Activity on the New York Exchange Also When News of the Cotton
 Belt Dry Weather Is
 Heard
NO RAIN IS EXPECTED

New Orleans, June 12-Continued drought and high temperatures put the price of new crop cotton 8 dollar a bale higher as soon as the new week opened In the local future market. Heavy buy ing for both accounts was the result of the dry weather map, and countless pri- vate reports from the belt, all pointing to more intense conditions even than those that have been putting the market up of late.
 Hardly speck of rain was shown in the cotton country on the weather map. Mobile, Alabama, reported .0S of an inch, Meridian, Miss, .10 Raleigh, N. C., .02, and that was all The forecast promised no rain for tomorrow except in North Carolina, and the long distance forecast for the week said:
 Generally fair weather indicated for the cotton belt during the coming week."
 It was claimed last week that crop de- terioration had set in as the result of the lack of moisture, and this mornings reports complained that the crop was commencing to go back in marked man ner in some sections. Brokers, even those who lean to the bear side, said that continued fair weather would mean an excited and advancing market.
 On the first call the new crops were 15 to Is points up. Soon after they were 19 to 21 points up. October stood 20 points up, or a dollar a bale, at 13.61. This is the highest level since last win ter. The old crop months were compar- atively inactive. The interest of the mar ket is chiefly centered in the new crop
 The new months held strong throughout the day and the market closed very steady, with every month at almost the highest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
First Bale Brings S1015

Houston, Texas, June 12-The years first bale of cotton was sold here today for $2.05.S4 per pound, the total weight being 493 pounds and the price s1015. This was the highest price ever paid on the Houston exchange for a bale of cotton. s. J. Jones, who is not in the cotton business, was the successful bidder. He says he does not know yet what he will do with the cotton He had three competitors until the 5000 mark was reached when the others dropped out.
 The bale was carefully examined and pronounced to be entirely new cotton, classed as strict middling.
 New York, June 12-There was in- creased activity and considerable excite ment in the cotton market today with business more general than for some weeks past and with prices for new crop deliveries making net higher records ow ing to apprehensions of drouth damage in the southwest While there was some selling on Saturday on prospects of rains over Sunday the failure of today's, re- ports to show any relief from drouthy conditions caused active covering and inspired a good deal of fresh buying. much of which was attributed to spin ners as a hedge against future require mentS. iA
 October cotton sold at 1879 and De- cember at 1877 during the afternoon or from 22 to 26 points above the closing figures of Saturday and about $3.25 to $350 per bale above the prices ruling just after the publication of the high June condition figures early in the month. Some of the prominent old crop bull leaders have been large buyers of new crop deliveries on the advance of the past several days but the old crop months have been relatively quiet and easy with prices ranging around 15% for July deliveries which sold above 16 cents last May.
 Some of the private advices from the southwest claim that the crop can hold out another week or ten days without permanent damage but general senti- ment has become very nervous over a possibility of another short yield follow ing the scanty production of the past two seasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
NEWS OF DECATUR

Decatur. June 12.-(Special)- pro- tracted meeting which had been in pro- gress in West New Decatur for the past two weeks. came to a close last night. The meetings were conducted under a large tent and the services were con- ducted by the Rev F. F. Hendricks, an evangelist of Nashville. Tenn, while the singing was conducted by the Rev A. l.. Carter of Nashville. During the meet ing there were thirty-five conversions and nearly as many accessions to the various churches of the city. In all twelve joined the West New Decatur Presbyterian church.
 John A. Farris, aged about 50 years, died yesterday at his residence, Johnson street, New Decatur, after a lingering ill., ness, with tuberculosis He leaves a wife and several children. The remains were taken to Columbia Tenn, his old home, for interment this morning. MT. Paris was a well known and prominent citizen of the Decaturs and was the senior mem- ber of the Paris Roundtree Lumber com pany of Decatur.
 The annual memorial and decoration services of Hermione Lodge No. 16, De- catur, and New Era Lodge No 6l, New Decatur, Knights of Pythias, was held at the city cemetery yesterday afternoon at o'clock Grand Chancellor J. Lee Halloway of Montgomery was present and delivered the annual memorial ad- dress at the cemetery.
 yinemont Council No. 46, Junior order Tinted American Mechanics, was insu- tuted at Vinemont tonight with twenty five charter members. The institution was by J. F. Wilson of Florence, state or ganizer for the order.
 said Mir Wilson today: We are now prepa ring for great Fourth of July cell ebration at Tuscumbla. and we will insti- tute a new council there on that nignt and will have public installation or of- flcers on that night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
A Poser
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Pla1n DeaIeT.
 Dear Philosopher" writes corre- spondent, Twill you please settle dis pute for us? A and make wager as to which can shoot the most rabbi,s. The contestants take different territories and hunt all day. At the time appointed they meet. has no rabbits at all, but B has an animal which proves to be AS pet cat Who winsY'
 It is hard to decide this bet In view of the fact that B gets only As cat, but his goat. we should say that A should but the cove oysters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
Danger in the Country
. the Washlngton Star.

From the WAShlnElOh SLUT.
 Don't you think there is danger in al- lowing automobiles to be run by women?'
 'W'eM,' replied the man who Is careful about expressing an opinion, they're all right in cities where they meet only horses and street cars; but on country road I should think there would be great danger of their shying at q cow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
Impartial

From the New York Post.
 Prof. c. Alphonso Smith once wrote an English grammar. The book was pub lshed while pr. Simth was teaching at the University of North Carolina. One day he received from a farmer letter containing the following:
 "I am glad somebody has written an impartial grammar at last"
 Dr. Smith immediately wrote to the farmer asking what he meant by an impartial grammar" The answer was
 .'You give the children this sentence to parse: "One Confederate killed ten Yankees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13

Been there two weeks" said the man. land nothing but the mercy of heaven has kept me from starving to death. Capped on with rubber stamp that nos tce was, at a little missionary place where the down and outs can drop in every evening for cup of coffee.
 The superintendent wanted to discour- are repeating. He did it by means of @ rubber stamp was one of the first guys he tried it on. The ink used that night was the kind that sticks in the wash. and everyone of us poor devils who got bite then have been advertising the fact ever since. The sign queers us at other free lunch places, for nobody will believe it is two weeks old. Maybe 1t will wear off some time. Until 1t does it's gloves for mine."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
4 Marked Man

For the first time in ten years the shabby man wore gloves. which he had wheedled out of an opulent almsgiver.
 Had to have 'em. he said, ito hide my wrists. Just see here"
 The gloves were peeled off and the in- scription. "l ate an hour ago. was shown on the back of each wrist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
Sufficient

From Judge.
 Fat Boarder--"This room seems very smal.'
 Iandladys Daughter-"Going to be here long?" Fat Bonrder-"Yes. landladys Daughter-"Then itll be plenty largo enoug.i for you by the end of the week."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
Vote For Bonds :?

Yes, Sir-We are for Bonds, be- cause we believe it right, because we believe in our Commissioners, and we are going to back them up-in this bond issue
 The city needs the money, owes the money, and must pay it's honest debts-DebtS contracted by former govern ments and handed down to our new Commission Government.
 Birmingham is fortunate indeed to have such splendid men for Com missioners-meno of ability and integ- rity-men who are courageous and clean-men who will give a good account for every dollar placed in their hands.
 Let's clean up these old floating |debts. Let's get the money in the right way by selling our Bonds-an thereby placing the city on a good financial basis.
 The Bond Issue will pass by an overwhelming majority. Then our Commissioners can move forward and onward in the building and mak- ing of the South's greatest city.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
CHANGE OF PLANS
 WOULD MAR BEAUTY
Excited About Postoffice. Bridegroom Forges His
 Father-in-Law's Name

Gadsden, June 12.-(Special.)- .)-One of the livest issues in the city today is the proposition to alter the plans of the gov- ernment building so as to bring the cost within the appropriation. It is understood here that the government will try and make such changes as will reduce the cost something like $1500o or s2O,OO0. There Is great local opposition to this, as 1t is recognized that this would result in much less handsome building than if the original plans and specifications were ad- hered to. The building as at present constructed consists almost entirely of white marble, and to make any change in the material for the two upper stories would forever mar the beauty of the building. It is likely that Congressman Burnett will be called upon to use his in- fiuence to hold to the first plans, and if necessary hold up the completion of the building until the appropriation can be increased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
MRS. DOUGLASS
 DIES IN FLORENCE

Florence. June 12.-tSpecial. .)-Mrs. I.,,- ,ile Douglass wife. of William Douglass If Centre Star, this Gauderdale) county. lied this morning at o'clock at the home ef her mother, Mrs. w. l.. Hurst, in this city, after an illness of several months.
 The death of Mrs. Douglass is peculi- 'rly sad one. as she was married five 2oaths ago today. She was 24 years old
 he is survived by her husband. William
 oaelass, her mother, Mrs. w. L. Hurst,
 nd her sister, Mrs. Taylor Heubner, and wo brothers. Of Iago Tex. and two
 cungor sisters. Willie Belle and Jessie # Florence.
 The funeral will be held Tuesday morn- ing at 10 o'clocl. from the residence of her mother.
 The body of William Hamnl. who was killed in Birmingham yesterday by live wire, arrived here this noon and was taken to Smthsonia, 14 miles west of Florence, for interrnent. The deceased was a brother of Walter Hamm of Flor ence anl borther-in-law to John Barker of Florence. He Is survived by his wife and three children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-13
SAW MILL
 BURNED ID GROUND
Was Center of the Pearce- Kennedy Feud-Leo Gil-
 bert Wins Out

Anniston, June al)-Another echo of the famous Kennedy feud which has been live wire in Calhoun and adjoining counties for several years, eliminating in the recent pitched battle and the trials at this place in the city court, was heard here Monday when it was reported that the saw mill of Dr. John E. Pearce, the principal in the feud, had been burned to the ground.
 This mill was directly responsible for the pitched battle on January If of this year.
 In carrying his lumber to market, Dr. Pearce had to cross come territory which was claimed by his old enemy, Shelt Kennedy This roadway was blocked, and it was while attempting to tear down the obstruction in the roadway near the saw mill that the pitched battle oc- cured.
 Another turn was taken in the famous case Saturday, when Chancellor w. w Whiteside allowed bail to the three re- maining defendants in the case in the Calhoun county jail.
 III Oruef lO dVOlu IHe 1tODSOD habit" of shucking his coat while talking dur ing the hot months to mixed audiences, Rev. s. E. Hodges, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, advocated open air services Sunday night. asking his church members to place seats on the lawn near the church building
 Conductor George Heyden of the Louisville and Nashville railway, was a heavy loser by fire which destroyed his home in this city Sunday, together with all his household effects. Both MT. Heyden and his wife were away from home when the fire occurred and how it originated is not known. An other cottage adjoining was also de- stroyed. MT Heydens loss will ap- proximate $500, with about $500 in- surance carried on the furniture.
 P. F. Wharton, one of the attorneys for Leo Gilbert the young Anniston- ian who was last year charged with fatally shooting Willie Graham, young shop girl, and seriously wound ing her sister, stated Monday that he had received word from the attorney general that the case had been reversed by the supreme court on every assign ment of errors made by the appellant.
 John Carson, who has been in charge of the New Wilmer hotel of this city for some time, stated Monday that he has surrendered his lease to K. E. Gar ner and that the hostelry will probably be operated hereafter by Jack Garner.