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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
RED BAY PLANS
 B|G JULY FETE Barbecue and Speech-Mak- ing on July 21 Will
 Draw Thousands

Red Bay, June 17.-(Special.)- )-Ar- engagements are being made by the people of this city to celebrate the ar rival of the first locomotive in this town by the fifth annual barbecue. The returning of the third Friday in July is looked upon with unabated interest each year and the crowds increase each year. Already Earl Brewer of Clarks- dale Miss, has accepted the invitation to be present and deliver an address, owing to the fact that this will be his first visit and that he will in all proba- bility be the next governor of. Missis- sippi his presence will add greatly to the increase in number of visitors. Lit tie Zeke Candler writes that he will attend if 1t Is possible. Special invf- tation has been extended Richard r. IIobson but as yet he has not re- sponded. Sufficient money has been subscribed to defray all necessary eX- pcnses. The second regimental band of Mississippi has been secured to fur n;sh music for the occasion. EXcur- sions have been assigned from Corinth, Miss. to leave at 7:90 a. m.. and re- turn at p. m; also to leave Haley vile, Ala, 1t 7:S0 a. m., and leave at D.. m. Ten thousand people are expected. A. J. Hackett, originator of the barbecue day, gave out the fol- lowing select committees for publica- tion this afternoon: Arrangements, A. J. Hackett, chairman; E. A Smith, sec retary; A. c. Waldrop, Ed Tiffin, J. P. Epps, S. T. Bonds, G. F. DePoyster. w. D. Lowery, J. L. McNeely, J. T. Beas- ley, R. L. Nabers and w. B. Green. Speaking, w. R. Johnson, J. F. Davis, and James Smith. Amusement J. F. Gray, w. J. Hand and T. S. Smith Provisions, G. Harden, M. c. Lowery and Sam Feidman. Music, w. J. Hand, J. l.. Wilson and l.. B Wilson. Water and ice, J. w. Boydson, Charley Shaw and w. R. King. Cooking, Charles w. Tims, w. D. Lowery and J. M. Smith. Tables and speakers stand, H. F. Har- ris, B. l.. Simmons, w. J. Grissom and l.. F. Gober.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
BRILLIANT WEDDING
 OF MISS WALKER

Plantersville, June -(Special.)-On last Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock the marriage of Miss Ersie Walker and MT. R. D. Neely was solemnized at the First Christian church. The church was beautifully decorated with palms, ferns and pink and white cut flowers, pink and white being the color motif. Prompt grin's march, rendered by Miss Evie Mar tin, signaled the ushers, pr. Joe Allen of Selma, the Rev. J. A. Lee of Planters vile, Dr. Pearson and MT. Marion Martin of Selma. The bridesmaids and grooms- men followed in couples and grouped themselves in a semi-circle about the all tar. Miss Marie Lewis of Plantersville and MT. Mims Mosely of Urrville, Miss Sadie Pickering of Plantersville, with MT. A. B. Butler of Selma, Miss Gladys Propst of Ensley with pr. A. M. Walker sister of the groom, also of Orrvile with pr. l.. M Walker of Plantersville. MT. and Mrs. Nicely left on the evening train for various points in the east and Can ada. Among the out-of-town guests were MT. and Mrs. Neely of Orrville, parents of the groom; MT. and Mrs Moss of Orr vile. Mir. Frank Driskell of Selma, Judge William Walker and Mrs Parnell of Mapesville, MT. William Mcdowell of Selma and others. Many beautiful pres ents were received among them a Bible, presented by her brother during the cere- mony. MT. and Mrs. Nicely will be at home to their friends after July 15, Sixth avenue and Broad street. Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
WILLIAMS ID GO
 BACK ID ANN|ST0N
Anniston Calms Down and Preliminary Trial Will
 Not Be Interrupted

Anniston. June 17.-(Special.) )-Sheriff Charles T. Brooks stated Saturday that he will bring Julian Williams, the young white man who Is charged with criminal ly assaulting Mrs. Forrest Britain in this city Friday morning back to the city within a short time for a prelim- mary hearing, after which the prisoner will be confined in the Calhoun county Jail.
 Sheriff Brooks says that there Is little doubt in his mind that he has the right man, as two torn places on his shirt and the fact that his suspenders were tied in the back with string furnish what he regards as strong evidence, these facts having been mentioned by Mrs. Britain before the prisoner was brought before her for identification.
 Sheriff Brooks says that he believes that Ashland Is the real home of the alleged assailant and he has written to the sheriff of Clay county to get a record on the prisoner. The sheriff also says that he believes the alleged imbe- cility of the man is fake, as he talks intellfgently on all subjects except the alleged. assault
 Feeling has about quieted down here, and it is not believed that there would be any attempt at violence should the prisoner be brought back to the city.
 The Rt. Rev. Bishop Allen will be in this city Sunday to conduct special serv- ices at tht Sacred Heart Catholic church here and during his visit to the city he will confirm class of eight girls and threesboys. In the afternoon the bishop will go to Gadsden, accompanied by the Rev. Father O. P. Stahl to confirm a class there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
TEXAS WAS HEALTH
 RESORT FOR TROOPS

Washington, June 17.-Texas Is turn ing out to be health resort for the army. The troops who were supposed to be suffering all sorts of hardships as a result of the concentration in the manuever camp and the long hikes over the sun-baked prairies, are enjoying better health than the soldiers in the most favored posts elsewhere. This Is the deduction from a special report prepared by Surgeon General Torney, which in substance shows that the constant non infected rate of the troops during the month of May was only 2S.4 per 1000, while the rate for the entire United States army during the last year was ALAS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
LIGHTNING PLAYS
 STRANGE TRICK
Kills Mule But Does Not Harm Boy Riders-News
 of Gdsaden

Gadsden, June 17.-(Special )--Lightning played peculiar freak at Albertville dur ing a storm there. Two boys were riding mule on the street of the town when lightning bolt killed the animal and left the boys uninjured. Beyond a slight shock the boys suffered no sensation from the bout. During the storm that followed there was considerable damage done to buildings and crops.
 Building operations in the three cities here are showing no signs of a let-up, and it looks as though there would be hustle and hustle in this line through out the summer With all the houses that have been erected since early spring there Is still a scarcity, and the chances seem good that the demand will not be supplied for many months to come. This is true not only in Gadsden, but In Alabama City and Attalla as well. House room IS at a premium in all tree cities, and hundreds of them are crowded beyond their natural capacity.
 Because the noise of passing vehicles disturbed the work of the court the streets around the courthouse were once more closed to the public for some hours this morning. Ever since the building of the brick streets there has been trouble in conducting the business of the courts. and this is the second or third time that drastic action has become necessary After being closed for some time the streets were again allowed to be used, with officers on guard to see that the drive slow' injunction was strictly obeyed.
 Bishop Edward A. Allen of the diocese of Mobile will arrive In the city tomorrow to administer the sacrament of confirma- ton to the class of about 20 young peo- pie at the St. James Catholic church in this city. It Is the first time that the bishop has ever been in the city. and so far as is known no other bishop has ever visited here. There are somewhere near 200 communieants in the Catholic church In the three cities, and an effort Is to be made to have a resident priest
 All reports from the farmers continue to be optimistic as to the condition of the crops, and the light rains of the past two days seem to assure that the good prospects that have been had for some time will mature into realization at har- vest time. Some of the early corn is now practically made, and with another rain within the next two weeks will make an unusually good yield The cotton plant has never looked so well at this season of the year. and the wise ones are pre- dieting a yield of not less than 15,000 bales in this county. which Is about 5000 or 4000 bales above the normal crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
WITNESSES URGE
 PARDON FOR NEGRO

Anniston. June .-(Special.) .)-Earn est efforts are being put forth to se- cure executive clemency in the case of Tom Kirkpatrick, a negro, whom the supreme court of Alabama has sen- fenced to hang in this city on August { for the murder of Jim Vaughn, an- other negro
 his cell and told of the decision of the supreme court Friday the condemned negro pleaded piteously to his attor~ ney to save his life. He says he did not have money enough to fight his case in the lower court and that he shot Vaughn only after the latter had threatened to take his life, boasting of the fact that he had already served one term for beating up "nigger" and that he wanted to go back to the pen.
 A large number of people of Iron City, including the chief witness against Kirkpatrick, have signed pe- tition to the governor to commute his sentence.
 The Rev. James G. Glass, president of Noble Institute for Girls in this city, has returned from Sewanee, where he attended a meeting of the board of trustees of the University of the South of which he is secretary. pr. Glass has been canvassing for Noble institute while away and he says the prospects indicate the best year within the his- tory of the institution next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
NEWS OF DECATUR

Decatur. June T.-(Special)-Th steam CT Chattanooga, which is used in the trade between Decatur and Chattanooga by the Tennessee River Navigation com pany, is now at the New Decatur docks, where all of her machinery is under going a thorough overhauling by w. H. Berry of Knoxville, Tenn, who Is In charge of the work. This Is the only shipyard on the Tennessee river besides the one at Paducah, Ky.
 After a number of postponements the Decatur nest of the Order of Owls has at last been organized with the following officers: Past president IT. B. Cagle; president, w. T. Green; vice president, J. W. McNeff; secretary, Louis Lesser; treasurer, E. Steele; warden, B. w. Mar tin invocator, H. D. Wood; sentinel, H. D. Mulligan; picket, J. Willow; trustees, J. B. Speske, M. S. Ellis, Frank Joest
 Hugh Gallagher of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, one of the oldest employees of that company, died in New Decatur at the home of his daughter Mrs. Ed Eager. He first went to work for this company in the year 1858 as a section hand. At that time the road was only 42 miles long, When the Civil war commenced he entered the union army and served for four years, going back to work for the Louisville and Nashville in 1866 and had been with the company until the time of his death. For several years past he had been cross ing watchman and held that position un- til death. working up until a few days before he died.
 Miss Rhoda P. Ingram died at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. G. Johnsey, in West New Decatur at the age of B years. She was Ill for a number of weeks. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. J. D. Gwaltney and the Rev. J. H. Manly. Miss Ingram was a devout member of the Baptist church.
 The Morgan county board of Confed- crate pension examiners, composed of Samuel Blackwell and R. l.. Stephenson, will open an office in the county court house here on July 3, for the examination of Confederate soldiers and sailors and their widows, who desire to make applI- cation for pensions under the new law of the state. The office will be open for ten days and after this time the office will be kept open at times when the boards deems it necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
WEEKS DECLINE
 B ID 69 POINTS . July Made Greatest Loss When Market Closes
 at Bottom

New Orleans, June 17-The net results of the week in the cotton market were decline of 23 to 69 points July made the greatest loss. The high prices of the week were made on Monday and the low prices on Saturday. In other words the market opened at the top and closed at the bottom. At the highest the list was ' to 2G points over last weeks close; at the lowest it was 23 to 69 points under. From the highest to the lowest there was a drop of AS to 76 points.
 It was wholly a weather market and reports of light showers in the belt, some of them confirmed and some of them unconfirmed, put values down. The slump on the weel, end was due to showers in the eastern half of the belt as shown by the weather map and private re- ports, not confirmed, of good rains In West Texas.
 Although prices made a wide decline it cannot be said that any great amount of rain fell during the week and at the close the crop still needed general and soaking rains. Reports from some parts of the belt were to the effect that cot ton was not all up and the plant was not growing as the result of the lack of moisture. Temperatures were very high the week through, and intensified the effect of the drouth.
 The weakness of July seemed to con- firm the stories that the leading bulls had thrown their deal in the old crops over It was apparent late in the week Shat some large line of long July cot ton was being put on the market, but the trade could not decide who was the seller One rumor was that the cotton belonged to large traders who have been following the operations of, but who are not members of the bull clique.
 In the spot department prices lost lsc, middling closing at b 5-l6c, against 15 7-l6c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
MAY REOPEN
 POPULAR RESORT

Cullman, June T.-(Special.) )-"Fair- view" which was at one time one of the most popular summer resorts in the state, and which was few years ago burned to the ground, and upon it's site erected residence will possibly be again opened to the public as a place of rest to the city-worn people and those seeking recre- ation. The place has been placed in the hands of a real estate dealer and there is strong talk of stock company being organized. and the once famous resort leopened in first-class shape. "Fairview'' is one of the loveliest suburban loca- lions in Culman county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
SERVANT TESTIFIES IN CAMORRA TRIAL

yViterbo, June 17-Today's sitting of the Camorra trial was occupied with witnesses. Among them was a servant of Genaro Cuoccolo, the murdered Cam orrist, for which crime the 36 members of the society are being tried, who said his employer wore eyeglasses and also the right which later was found 1t Is alleged, by Caribneers in a mattress Lat the home of woman friend of Guis- sippi Salvi, another member of the Camorra-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
CATHOLIC CONVENT
 CLOSING EXERCISES

Cullman, June 17.-(Special.) )-The clos ing exercises of Sacred Heart convent, one of the most popular Catholic institu- tions of learning for girls, located in Cullrnan, was held Friday afternoon. The programme, which was a very elaborate affair, consisted of selections from the music, elocution and the physical culture departments, was rendered to a large and appreclative audience of townspeople and visitors, who assembled in the hall at 3:30 O clock, who were presented with a neat little booklet containing the after noon's programme and many other inter- esting facts concerning the past college year.
 R. B. Thompson, one of the most promi- nent citizens of Cullman, deputy sheriff, prominent in the circles of the Law and Order league and who has proved to be a thorn in the flesh of those who vio- late the prohibition laws in Cullman, was placed under bond yesterday by Chief Deputy John Sparks on a warrant sworn out charging Thompson with carrying a concealed pistol.
 The publicity committee of the Cullman Commercial club has just completed and have ready to be submitted to the print CT the copy and photographs for a b0- page booklet which will be used by the club as advertising matter, The book when completed will be a very attractive piece of work, and will consist of gem eral history of the foundation and pro- gress of the town and county, and will be illustrated with half-tone cuts of farm scenes and many of the principle places of interest in the town and county. The book is to be gotten out in colors and handsomely bound with an embossed cover page with strawberry design in tI1r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
SUCCESS IN TREATING
 SKIN TROUBLES
A Remarkable Record of Itching.
 Burning, Disfiguring Eruptions N sConpletely Eradicated.

Ihdp Nho have suffered long and hope. U {ro1n eczemas, rashes, itchings and NH of the skin and scalp. and who .}o3 faith In all manner of treatment. Ilnf0 what Cuticura soap and Cuticura
 Ill have done for other skin-sufferers. Ia ll1ng the following remarkable con-
 fe6timonials.
 .f Wm. Hunt. 259 Fairmount Ave. N. J.: Whole body a mass of raw. I eczema. Agony was beyond words. v fell out and ears seemed ready to v n. Clothing would stick to bleeding 1 fE3oped death would soon end fearful TIT. Cuticura remedies cooled the itch r k1Seding flesh at once and soon cured her. m. M. c. Maitland, Jasper, Ont: Itchy |e|k on her baby's head when but three M Ittens on him to prevent tearing skin. 1 116Eed to a skeleton. One bath with tlcEra Soap and application of outieura; r; t1cnt scothed him hin to sleep; ,,, One i9a & os v &t Tor Cuticura soap and ointment. n{ <Gridley, BPS E. 43rd St., New York: | N51nfy-four hours he became raw from & X Yoot with a dreadful burning itch. sf5d aronies and could not lie down or I Aiu. Cuticura soap and Cuticura ointment hfm in single day.
 Delaware Barrett, oil King St., H1keton, Del: Had a breaking out all
 IT body. When scratched It would ? 2 5S1d become very sore. She could 4 eleep, as the itching was worse at 4 Used Cuticura soap ana ointment
 weeks and trouble disappeared.
 1T. E. Householder, 2O04 Wilhelm St., 5fe: Her baby had itching. torturing Nose and eyes nothing but sores.
 (e doctors bill after another but It i6ood Two cakes of Cuticura soap
 box of Cuticura ointment cured her.
 BordweIl, Tipton, la. Itching ecze-
 4birth until 55 Found no relief. Boils
 IS big as walnuts. Was In frightful
 h and could hardly work. Used Cuti-
 edies eigit months and is curcd.
 gif Cnticura soap and ointment are
 tilriggists and dealers everywhere, |
 mple, of each. with 32-nage booklet kin will be sent, post-frce, on appli- "Cuticu1a." Dept. D. Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
P|TTMAN BECOMES
 BULLOCK SHERIFF Appointed By Gov. O'Neal to Succeed Jinwright,
 Who Was Impeached

Montgomery, June 17.-(Special.)- Announcement was made by the gov ernor late this afternoon of the ap- pointment of J. L. Pittman of Union Springs as sheriff of Bullock county MT. Pittman succeeds P. W. Jinwright Of the same city, who was a few weeks ago impeached by the supreme court on the ground of neglect of duty in not preventing the lynching of Aber- deen Johnson, a negro, on April 2.
 MT. Pittman Is recognized force in Bullock county and had several dele- gatlons to visit the capitol in his be- half.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
SUAREZ IS NOW
 YUCATAN GOVERNOR

New Orleans, June 1.-The biggest pop ular demonstration ever witnessed in Yu- catan was accorded last week to Pro- visiona Governor J. M Pino Suarez upon his arrival at Merida, the capital. From Progresso, where he landed, to the capital he was hailed by thousands as a great hero. Before his arrival in Merida Gov ernor Munoz took his departure, after having placed his resignation before the state legislature. Senor Pino was imme- dlately elected provisional governor and in an addres he promised the people lib eral democratic administration. Senor Pino was member of the Mexican peace commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
GRAIN OF WHEAT
 LIVES 1000 YEARS

Greeley Col, June 17.-After lying in the tomb of an Egyptian mummy for probably more than a thousand years, ten grains of wheat sent to Greeley farmer and planted west of here has germinated From 1t eight stalks of wheat have grown and this promises a variety of wheat superior to any growing in this locality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
BIRMINGHAM co.
 AWARDED CONTRACT

Jackson, Miss, June 17.--(SpecialD-- The Southern Asphalt company of Bir- gham was awarded contract at a special meeting of the city council to- day to pave Gallatin street at $1,90 per square yard. the contract involving over $47,000 Other bidders were: Southern Bitulithic.. Nashville; Gulfport Wood block Creosoting company, and Cal tfornia Petrolithic company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
Miss HotchlSiss Retains Title

Philadelphia, June H.-(Special. .)-Miss Hazel Hotchkss of Berkeley, Cal, re- tained the womans national tennis cham pionship by defeating Miss Florence Sut- ton of Los Angeles in the challenge round today. Miss Hotchkiss won t-e second and third sets. The scores were S-10, 6-1 and 9-7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
Pratt City News

The first dividend of the defunct Bank of Pratt City was declared Friday by Register in Chancery John W. Altman. A 45 per cent dividend was declared on the non-interest bearing open accounts and unsecured claims. The dividend will approximately reach the sum of 3,4S7 TO- Under the constitution of the state of Alabama open accounts and unsecured claims in all cases of this character are preferred claims and must be paid be- fore the savings accounts can be con sidered. The case is still pending and further dividends may be declared.
 Business Improving
 Yesterday was pay day at all the Pratt divisions of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company, and as consequence business conditions in Pratt City were decidedly brisk There is a much bet ter feeling among the business men of the city, for with the resumption of the steel mill and the attendant resumption of the mines, many idle men have gone to work and indications point to a period of prosperity.
 Personal Mention
 Andrew Walker was taken to the Car raway hospital Saturday morning. He is suffering from an attack of typhoid fever.
 John Rutledge has returned to work after ten days Illness.
 Mrs. P. B. Kennedy and children left yesterday on a visit to Mrs. M. G. Henry at Tuscaloosa.
 Thomas Price of Adarsvlle, Ga, Is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. W. H. Barnard.
 John Walker and son, James, are visit ing relatives in Chattanooga.
 J. Bonfeld and family will leave to- day for Boston and New York via Savan- nah. They will visit Niagara Falls and other points,
 Mrs. J. M Jones, Miss Ellen Gale and Miss Allie Belle Jackson, who have been visiting relatives in Pratt City, have re- turned toatheir home in Independence.
 Miss Carrie May and Miss Maggie Aus tin. who have been visiting their aunt, Mrs. J. B. Stagg, have returned to their home in Equality.
 Mrs. NJ. l. Prigal and children will leave this afternoon for Savannah, where they will embark for Boston and New York Mrs. Prigal goes to spend the summer with her parents.
 Miss Margaret Ligon, who taught In the public schools, is attending the Chi- cago university.
 The Pastors Helpers of the Baptist church were entertained Friday by Miss Blanch Atkins, at her home on Thomas avenue Games and music were the fea- tures Refreshments were served.
 Miss Annie Dee Rogers entertained in compliment to Misses Carrie May and Maggie Austin, at her residence on the Southside Friday afternoon. Those pres- ent were Misses Myrtle and Maude Dan iel, E. c. Summerlln, Cora Stovall. Mabel Barnard, Mamie Lou and Thelma Shep- pard and Briggs Rogers. Games, music and refreshments were enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-18
NO PREPARING IN
 TOBACCO CASE

Washington, June 17.-It is under stood at the department of justice that the American Tobacco company will not file petition for rehearing in the supreme court as it has permission to do any time before June 29, according 60 the courts decree.
 The companys attorneys will soon have another conference with Attorney General Wickersham, at which they will probably submit some plan for re- organization.