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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
LONG SAYS COTTON -4
 CROP IS GOOD ONE
After Harvesting His Cotton Crop He Is Planning Automobile
 Trip to Canada

J. Lee Long. tax commissioner of the state, after selling his cotton crop for the current season. is preparing to drive his automobile by way of Lexing ton. Ky, to Canada. and to return by way of Buffalo, N. Y.
 Like many cotton men, Mir Lon g differs from Commissioner of Agricul ture Kolb. who was also in Birming ham yesterday. on the matter of the cotton crop. MT. Long says:
 T believe Alabama Will make cot ton crop of 1;500.000 bales and that Georgia will raise. 2,500,000.. That is why I sold my cotton. The worm has not done the great amount of damage which is charged up against him.
 "rhe worm did great damage to my crop. Nevertheless I made more cotton than l did last season. But. for the worm, the size of the cotton crop this season would be astounding"
 Captain Kolb holds to the opinion that the crop is 33 1-3 per cent off.
 Mir Long did not state just when he would start on his unique vaca- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
FREE AMUSEMENT
 WONDERS OF FAIR

Undoubtedly the free amusement pro- gramme is the greatest ever shown in the south," said MT. E. F. Carruthevs of Chicago. in speaking of the Alabama State Fair which opens in this city eight days from today for it's twelfth annual eXposi- ton.
 Mr. Carruthers Is amusement director of the Alabama State Fair and is also sec retary and manager of the Greater United | Fairs Booking association, which han dies the free amusements and midway at- | fractions for over $50 state fairs and conn., ty fairs in the United States and the Do- minion of Canada, and his expression of commendation and compliment to Inc magnitude and scope of the amusement programme of the Alabama State Fair is the highest possible praise, since he is perhaps the best posted man on such matters in entire America.
 "The programme is so large and varied, - continued MT. Carruthers.s'I was forced ahead of the opening to perfect neces- sary arrangements and there isn't a doubt in the world but what the people of Blr- mingham will have the greatest crowds visiting them during the ten wonderful days of the Alabama State Fair ever recorded for any single event in the state
 A great many state fairs have head liners such as Innes band, of Pain s Battle in the Clouds or one aviator, with numbers of other free acts, but never before have I known southern state fair which had three such star at fractions at one and the same time, with over score of the smaller amusement features.
 "Lincoln Beachey and Charles K. Ham, iiton. the two famed ayiators engaged for the coming show should make it a success alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
FORMULATE PLANS
 FOR COLUMBUS DAY
Great Pageant and Street Parade Being Prepared.
 Build Statue

The general committee of the Columou Day celebration. consisting Of delegates from the several Italian societies of the district, held meeting last night at tho Turn Verein hall and formulated plans and arranged the details Of the eel ebration which will take place October F.
 Frank Arrico acted as chairman ant much important business was transacted. The affair will consist of grand parade through the principal streets of the city, which will be participated in by all the Italian societies. the young Greek society the Knights of Columbus the Turn Ne~ rein, the Knights of Korassan, Phendx lodge. Knights of Pythias the Macca- bees, Order of Lions and other fraternal and civic organizations. Three magnifi- cent floats representing the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus will he in the parade and many other novel features will make it one of the grandest street pageants ever witnessed in the city.
 \ reviewing stand will be erected or Fifth avenue and Twentieth street and il is expected that Governor oNeal will review the parade. Ft
 Alter the review the procession will. meve 10 Germania park. where d grand picnic and public speaking will be held Among the speakers will be George Sullt- Van of Mobile. who presented the bill before the legislature making Colum- bus day state holiday; Senator Hugh Morrow and .Congressman ,rnderwood. if lfe is in the city .on the date of the eele- hratiOn. and other noted orators. The city and excise commissioners. Sheriff McAdory. Chief Bodeker and other city and county officials have been invited to he present. Games. prize contests, music and dancing and other amuse- monts will add to the pleasure of the occasion and from all accounts the at fair promises to be grand success.
 At the meeting last night various com- mittees were appointed. among them one to see the city commissioners and the merchants of the city. asking that the city hall and other buildings and stores be draped with the American and Italian flags in honor, of the day and the occa sion.
 The proceeds will go to the fund that is being raised to erect statue of Columbus in one of the city parks. It was stated last night that SooO0 would be raised for this purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
NEWIEMPLE PLANS
 ARE ABOUT READY
Temple Emanu-El on High land Avenue to Cost
 More Than $75,O0O

The congregation of Temple Emanu-Ei will start work within short time upon their new temple on Highland avenue, which is to cost between $7o,- 900 and $S0.O00. Announcement to this effect was made yesterday by Rabbi Morris Newfield, who has been working on the project for the new temple for some time.
 The plans are being drawn by Will liam c. Weston, the we'll known archi- fecf, and 1t is. fafifiounceds thaf As s5T1 as he has completed the approved draal the contract will be- let The bp piidh1s will be Isitlfat ed. on the. nottl1eaf scpry ner of; Highland ayenues ands Tsfeaftgff first street, which site has been 1fefd in reserve som ympnths fer sth9 proposed temple. The building, will be teFe of the most modern fof It's kind iff the southsf The 1fguresl above quoted con template only the erection and not the elaborate furnishings of the new tenn ple The announcement was made that at leasts1 s1O months swoiltl sbetate giired to complete the building.
 MT. Weston saidi yesterday that his plans of the new place of worship would be ready within short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
BOARD OF REVENUE
 TAKES NO ACTION
Petition of Anti-TuberculOsis Society for Increase in Funds Will Be
 Considered in Near Future

No action was taken by the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county yester- day on the application of the Anti Tuberculosis association that the amount given by the county to the camp where tuberculosis patients are cared for be increased from $100 to $500 per month. The matter was passed over on account of the absence from the city of two members of the board. The application was made several days ago, when officers of the association and physicians of the city appeared before the board in advocacy of the increase in funds given by the county. The board will take the matter up and reach a definite conclusion relative to it in the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
CONTEMPLATE NEW
 CHURCH BUILDING

A meeting of the members of the First Cumberland Presbyterian church will be held thls afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mary M. Keith, cornersiof Ave nue B and Nineteenth street. The pur- pose of the meeting Is an exchange of views relative to- and in consideration of the, movement for the building of a new church. The enterprise will be entered into as soon as possible. It is expected that every member of the church win be present at the meeting a'rid they are urged to. attend. -'a.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Court of Common Pleas

In the first division of the court of common pleas yesterday, D. Wilson was bound over to the grand jury by Judge I. H. Benners under $200 bond on a charge of grand larceny.A
 In the second division of the com mon pleas court before Judge H. B. Abernethy, D. Wilson was discharged and Will Crenshaw bound over under $500 bond, both being charged with grand larceny. .
 will Rillingsley and Arthur Dorsey were bound over to await the action of the grand jury under $500 bonds on charges of grand larceny. t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Baptist Meeting

The Jefferson County Bapists' asso- . citation met Tuesday morning at 9;3U o'clock at Jonesboro in the school audi torium and will continue through Thursday. J. W. Minor of Ensley, unanimously elected nOdera tor. .has served in that capacity for three years. Col. Al. Douglas of Birmingham, after serving as secretary for three years was reelected. Rev. J. D. Ray of Foun- tain Heights was elected corresponding secretary. The programme is as fol- lows for tomorrow and Thursday: Wednesday morning session, 930 o'clock;
 Devotional, Rev. J. o. Coley. Report on missions. State missions, Rev NJ. K. Thorn ton.
 Home missions. Rev. J. D. Ray Foreign missions, Rev. Preston Blake. Miscellaneous business.
 Adjournment.
 Afternoon sessions. ? oclock Devotional, Rev. J. D. Stodghil. Report on temperance, ?. C. Ratlif Report on orphanage, W. M. Black welder.
 Adjournment.
 Evening sessions, 7:30 o'clock
 Devotional, Rev. A. D. Glass Laymen's special committee to the churches, J. w. Minor.
 Adjournment.
 Thursday morning session, 9:3o o'clock Devotional, Rev. W. B. McDaniel Report on Baptist Young Peoples Union Rev. O. A. Afford.
 Report oh Sunday school, Rev. w. N. Swain.
 Birmingham district Baptist Sunday School association and the work, H. L. Strickland
 Miscellaneous
 Afternoon session. 9 o'clock Devotional, J. P. Stiles.
 Religious Training in the Home, Rev Preston Blake. Obituaries Rev. W. B. Williams. Miscellaneous.
 AdiOurOuept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
ADJUSTMENTS
"St.g Elmo" Is Popular

The great popularity of st. Elmo is again being demonstrated this week at the Biiou theatre, where the ca by the eager hundreds who want to see the stage version of Augusta Evans-W Wilson's. great story of south : ern life The company this season seems to be even stronger than thai of last season and the production IS equally as good. Next week comes School Days" the delightful musicai comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
DIR. NEWFIELD ASKS
 FULL COOPERATION

Rabbi Newfield of Temple Emanu- Fl announced, yesterday that he most, earn estly desired that all young Jewish peo- pie assist in the completion of the re- ligious census to be taken next week, He said that he would issue call for a meeting of the members of Temple Emanu-El this week at which that prop ositlon would be taken up.
 The census will be taken of all relig- ious bodies In Birmingham and will be entered into by every congregation in tho district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
MEDICAL COLLEGE
 WILL OPEN TODAY
Informal Exercises Will Be Held at
 the Institute at Noon

The opening exercises of the Bir- mingham Medical college will be held at the institution on Avenue F today at noon. The programme will be in formal and will be participated in by a number of the well known friends of the college
 It was stated last night that the years outlook is very encouraging and that the early matriculations indicate an even larger attendance than last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Wonderful Picture Shows

Those who have been so fortunate as to see the kinemacolor pictures of the coronation of King George are won dering at their wonders. These pictures are the first ever shown in Birmingr ham in natural. colors and this fact adds double interest to their appear ance. The Orpheum is enjoying liberal attendance, for the people who have seen the show once are telling their friends of its wonders. There are mat .inees every afternoon at o'clock and performances nightly at 8:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
CHARLIE WITH CIRCUS /
Chimpanzee Received by King of England With Barnum and Bailey

5tharles the iFfrst. the vwSonnderfuf csniid- panzee exhibited ;in London rlast winter, which interested the, King rof England. has been brought to America by Dr. Buchanan and is now one'of the features of the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth.
 nOf all animals thatshave interested fs6t- entists. here is the most remarkableg All mans divine gifts. with the ,excnptiQn, of the. power of speech,s are possessed by this strahge creature He wears clothes, dimes with a full table equipl ment, carries Ia watch and plays chords; on the. piano. Merely through hAss desire to initiate and absolutely withQllt prging, ing circus performer in the world: 7 AS a bicycle fiders and an acrobat ne aiiaS no eQual!s .si, f..i.ss is.i s-re ai.J'c ss se ' E Charlie thes First. was born, about 10 years ago in the forest belt that hugs the African equator line. Nothing IS known of his antecederts. pr. Buchanan. the English scientist. discovered stlser anis, mal. while heading, ans expedition, into 'the' African jungle. The chimpanzee was, seated beneath tree, He did, not, run at" the doctors. approach. Instead; he walkedtdp to the man and offered him atr | armload of, cocoanuts. The drctorsswas' amazed. When the- party. .1fs scientists, TcSuulcu ,tntiI JuuTllcy tHS, 4Iphp3 flowed them. For days 1t marched. with them. Seeing the negro servants gath" ering fuel and water at maalstinies' the animal helped them. Ins a. few daKsc itT became useful in many .WAys,,s especlaHy in gathering nuts and fruits from ,. tall trees" It also carried burdens. ..
 Rockefeller Talks ~ Cleveland, September. .2s.-tohn P Rockefeller Issued. the first statement, nes has. given out, in many yearso today. : IL ca me in the shape of a message express-s ing his thahkfulness for "a 7Fsuccesss business career following the gafnifg or his first job 55 years ago. Incidentally is disclosed that the oil lnagnate held only one position in all his career. Foli lowing is his statement; T a.-.r
 ..The sflaEis flying over Forest Hill to- day in memory of years ago when l se- oured my first and oply situation. ;a5t | was Hewitts & Futile, a. commission hause .nesr the rixAr. .t an svqrN Agra4e- 's4pf foFs sSbes DNm 6Tf~Nsss v e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
POLICEMAN HURT
Motorcycle Officer Falls From Ma srese chine at Green Springs gNs

While riding at Green Springs last night Motorcycle Policeman A, ,s'B Turner was thrown from his machine and quite painfully, although not seri- ously injured. [ 3.s~~a 5S
 The police patrol was called out, to bring him and his motorcycle. to head- quarters. inasmuch as the machine was so disabled as. to incapacitate 1t for further work until repaired. Falicsz ,PaR TnrRsr tysGeiyaA |eedicsl atteAitaHs
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
AUTO FOUND
Machine Stolen From Morris Bush
 Recovered by Detectives

Detectives Burge and Mcdonald re- covered the Oldsmobile car last night which was stolen from Morris Bush of 2330 Highland avenue Monday night.
 The garage is said to have been broken open and the machine stolen therefrom. The officers found it aban- doned In an old field near Thirty first street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
CONSERVATION CONGRESS
 HEARS WILEY ON HEALTH
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.)-

the speakers were Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution. and Mrs. Carol Vrooman of Bloomington, III.
 Mrs. Scott said the problem of improve ing the condition of the farmers wife was the most important before the con- ventton. An action of far reaching im- portance was taken by the congress wisen q recommendation of the executive com mittee was laid before the body to change the constitution admitting 19 members of each national association. This was adopted and brings all the important az sociations in cooperation. Heretofore these organizations have worked inde. pepdentiy 5s. e~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Directors to Meet

President Sibey of the Builders and Traders exchange announces a special meeting of the directors of that organi- zation this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at their headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
PERSONAL

Mrs. Anna Scillman has returned af- ter two months visit to her brother, MT. Charles A. Scillnan, of Chicago.
 Archibald DeBow of the George c. Oliver company, has returned from an extended eastern trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were is- sued from the probate court Tuesday:
 Washington Deveuris Bishop of Akron to Miss N. B. Hale.
 Joe Oddo of Brighton to Miss Mary Piazzo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Deaths and Funerals
R. E. Lewis

B. E. Lewis, aged 4S. died at ralla : dega Monday night and the remains were brought to Birmingham yesterday morning over the Atlanta. Birming ham and Atlantic railroad at 1145 o'clock The body was conveyed to the cemetery Knesseth Israel cemetery. where serv- ices were held and fnterment made The body was conveyed to the cemetry from the train by the Shaw Undertakins g company. Mir Lewis is survived by his widow Ts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Bungalow School Opens

The Bungalow school opens tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. l. F. Swallow on Clarendon avenue. between Twenty-first and Twenty second streets. Every one is invited to at tend and bring their friends. This school is co-educational and non-sectarian In- stead of a matriculation fee, a free will offering will be received to help out on the organ fund of the Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Shoe Store Robbed

The Walk-Over Shoe company came forward next with the report that about s22 had been stolen from their store during the night.
 On Monday night of this week two boys were seen prow1ing around the alley back of the Porter Clothing com pany. The police gave chase, but the boys made their esca pc. For the past week, in citizens clothes, Chief Bad- eker himself has been scouting around and doing detective work in an effort 10 locate the skylight burglars, and this morning realized the fruits of his work
 Every report of the above robberies which came to the police bore the statement that entrance had been ef- fected into the stores through the sky light. Monday night. the boys stated to the police this morning, they had | tried to force an entrance into the store | of Drennen Co.,. but were frighten ed l away by the approach of the police They stated that they had gone so far | as to tie rope to the bars support ing the skylight, and this statement was borne out by a report made to the police yesterday morning from the Drennen people
 The Schmuck boy at first gave his name as Jim Wilson, but Patrol Chauffeur Bob Hawkins knew him and revealed his right name. The Woods boy made a clean breast of the affair to Chief Bodeker
 Schmuck states that his fathers name is J. A. Schmuck and that he works for the Artificial Lamp company. Woods gave his fathers name and occupation as W. T. Woods, an upholsterer. Schmuclx gave as his reason for saying his name was Wilson that he did not want his folks to get hold of it." Thirteen dollars was taken from Schmuck and about s1o was found on Woods.
 Schmuek is a slender lad, 16 years of age. Woods Is a fat, chubby boy and he states that he is also 16 years old Both were very much mortified at being arrested and shed tears quite copiously Schmuck was reticent about making :, confession of the affair, but after he had learned that Woods had told the chief all about the matter came out frankly and made his confession. The stories of the boys coincided in even the most minute details, thus satisfying the police that they had told the truth of the mat ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
YOUNG SKYL|GHT
 BURGLARS CAUGHT Confess Theft of Over 5000
 Worth of Goods
TRAPPED BY BODEKER
Police Have Been Receiving Reports for Month of Numerous Rob- beries-Boys Confess Whole
 Story to Chief Bodeker,

Tearfully admitting that they were the
 zng merchants of Birmingham for he last 30 days, Paul Schmueh and Raw morid Woods, two l6-year-old boys, were 1 arrested and lodged in the city jail ,nis morning about l2:30 o'clock. charged Nith having stolen from various stores in the l city property aggregating over s1ooo In value.
 | The arrest was effected by Chief of | Polre George Bodeker, Captain Devine. I'sergeant Newman and Patrolmen Ray, Sanders. Meyers, Ball and Darnell. who had the store of the Harris Clothing com pany surrounded. Patrolman T. w. Ray discovered the. youthful burglars in the store about 1:45 o'clock last right
 Reports have been reaching the police department for the last 30 days of sky light burglaries, the first one coming from Kress' and 10 cent store on August l6 They reported the loss of two score or more of minor articles and bric-a- brae. which included marbles. toys ana the like.
 The next came from the Porter Clotn- ing company, which reported that numer- ous mens toilet articles, collar buttons and the lke.t one dozen silk shirts. two dozen pair Of silk socks. two suits of expensive clothes and other articles had been stolen.
 On September the Armstrong Hat company stated to the police that they were the losers of several boxes of silk hose, many ties shirts, handkerchiefs, two safety raZors and military set
 The Warren Brothers Cycle and Arms company, on the l2th of this month. re- ported that they had missed, 15 pistols and S7 knives of different varieties, ranging from pearl handled pen knife to a 'nigger killer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
GENERAL STRIKE IS IMMINENT ON THE
 ILLINOIS CENTRAL
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D.


 Freight Agent Herring declares that q large force of clerks are at work and are rapidly becoming adjusted to their duties. Today only small amount of freight was moved, but tomorrow, 1t is declared, conditions will approach normal.
 At the shops there was little activity. Armed guards patrolled the railroad yards, but no disorder was attempted
 Labor leaders declare that HOO offics and shop employees are on strike in this city. besides practically the entire mes- senger force and 450 negro laborers who went out in sympathy. Railroad offi- cials assert that the laborers are only awaiting the order to resume their duties. @..e5ga.4ss.gfe M
 Local union officials say they have had no advices as to a general Federation strike. It is admitted, however, that the issuance of such an order. effective In the very near future, would not cause surprise.
 Chicago. September 26-Al members or the clerks union employed by the Illinois Central are ordered to strike today by an order issued last night by J. J. Carrigan, president of the union.
 While many union clerks in southern cities struck last night. officers of the railroad said they did not fear . general strike 0f employees although thss rerent .afrref. r a$.,y'tfaf fery3e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27

The Bessemer city court was very quiet this morning as the only four cases netted ST 50 from the $20 50 assessed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27
Receiver Appointed

Little Rock. Ark, September 26-Upon the petition of D. A. Prayer of Mem phis, receiver for the Night and Day bank of that city, Chancellor Martinau appointed William Lewis receiver for the Night and Day bank of Little Rock this afternoon. The allegations are insolv- ency and irregularity in the institution
 The Little Rock bank 1t is alleged, is. . debtor of the suspended Memphis con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27

SHAW, the Undertaxer. Phones 2. sil z JOHNS Undertaking Go. Phones i0OA
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27

,sssw ss Will Pr0bated ,gFAe sHil of Mrs. Margaret \. Woods yAs pfobated Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-27

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