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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-15

falls short in one section the same condition seems to increase the yield In the other section. Last year the crops were extra good in the clay lands. though fairly good in the black lands. MT. Woodfin has three brothers who are also good farmers They are E. l., w. E. and R. H. Woodfn. They too, devote considerable attention to stock raising and food crops.
 G. W. Thomas is a neighbor of Mir Woodfn. He has Just been selected as state demonstrator for a large farm implement manufacturing concern, one of the largest in the world A large display warehouse for exhibiting farm machinery will be built in grove on the farm. pavilion for farm lectures will be provided. Periodical meetings for farmers are to be arranged when the latest improved machinery and methods will be demonstrated by ex- perts. This is to be show farm and no better man could have been selected than Mr. Thomas. His beautiful and fertile farm Is also strikingly adapted to the purpose.
 On the way out we passed the old h omestead of the Reese family. It is now the home of Capt. J. E. Reese. HIS IS OH6 OL tilC ihoS' S@@ ante-bellum homes in the state.
 It Is a large two-story structure Of colonial design and Is banked by masses well trained flowers and shrubbery.
 In front on gradual slope between a private roadway and the public thor oughfare Is a grove of mammoth oaks that are simply magnificent. TO ap- preciate the real beauty and grandeur of this place you must see it.
 
 Another farm neighbdr of MT. Wood fin Is R. L. Miree. MT. Miree raises corn, cotton, cattle. boys and fine pred Shetland ponies. This latter Is an odd' but pleasant and profitable industry It Is, indeed. so profitable that MT. Miree Is able to have, Birmingham architect draw him blue prints and estimate on the rebuilding of his home, another grand old colonial house. The plans call for a modern structure pulit to and about the old that will complete home fine enough and roomy for any man, however ambitious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-15

Marion, May 4.-(Special. )-Sa turday VAs day long to be remembered by Judson college and it's friends in town and those visiting Marion for the com mencement of the schools. The occa- sion was an all-day May day fete, ar ranged according to the customs of the Elizabethan times.
 { Promptly at a. m. the procession formed in the rear of the campus and marched around the grounds to the front driveway. Heading the pageant were the heralds and pages. and two garlanded oxen drawing the May pole, which was lelaborately decorated. In the pageant were companies of milk maids peasants, Robin Hood and his archers bold, fair Ellen, folk of many lands, and the Morris Players, all in appropriate costume. All the school took part. marching by classes.
 As the procession entered the grounds 1t halted and "The Maying Song" was sung by the entire body. When the progress was completed the pole was planted and saluted.
 A herald announced the approach "f the queen of May, Miss Elsie Shealy, and the revelers sang "To Our Lodge" The queens attendants were the junior class. Her canopy was borne by the heralds. She was preceded by the crown bearer, little Miss Margaret powers, who crowned her. During the coronation every one kneeled. As the queen was conducted to her throne Hail to the Queen" was sung.
 Then began the revels before the queen. First came May pole dance by Is freshmen in milk maid costume, which was executed in admirable style. The effect was very pretty as the all ternating pink and blue costumes and May pole ribbons wound in and out.
 Some shouts of The Morris Mem. The strolling players" attracted the at- tention of the great crowd present t." the Morris dancers (sophomore class), who came dancing up the central walk to the Inn" located upon the main gal lery of the college. The play given was an early English drama, The Flow Boys Play" The leading characters were the Dysard or Fool, admirably played by Miss Erin Blake. his five sons and Cecily played by Miss Eunice Moody; Pickle Herring, the eldest son,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-15
NEWS OF GREENSBORO

Greensboro, May H.-(special)- )-The members of the Kappa Alpha fraternity of the Southern university gave their an nual banquet at the residence Iof Maj. l.. J. Lawson on Friday evening.
 The amateur performance, Union Sta tion For a Day. which was put on at the operas house Thursday for the bene- fit of the U. D. C., was in every way 2 great s,ccess Mrs Charles Sheldon of delirhtful affair Between $6O and $70 were training the performers, and she certain ly deserves great deal of credit for the delightful affair. Between 60 and $7o were cleared, most of which will be used for the cemetary fund
 H. G. Benners of Greensboro wno mas been appointed assistant bill clerk Of the House of Representatives by Congress- man Hobson, left yesterday to take up his duties in washington. MT. Benners was formerly editor of the Alabama Beacon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-15
Announcement of a Series of News
 paper Automobile Demonstrations

about little fishes he would make them talk like whales. But, as a rule, the bigger the whale in the automobile business, the more conservative are the statements made about it.
 We shall not try to argue or bewilder you with figures. We are simply going to tell you what the Oldsmobile will do, as well as what 1t is. We shall try to an swer, clearly and briefly, the in- evitable why" that occurs to you when you hear that such and such a machine has this or that feature.
 Little or nothing will be said about our past history or about the large number of cars we sell. A great deal will be said about riding qualities, comfort, main tenance, speed and durability.
 M any important questions  arise in the mind of a purchaser of a car; many buyers hesitate to make as thorough an investiga- ton as they would like to make, on account of the time involved and the fear of persistent solici- tation to buy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-15
Plan Clean-Up Day

Bay Minette, May 14.-(Special. .)-Mayor w. n. stapleton, in his official capacity, has issued a proclamation to the citizens of this place proclaiming Friday. May 1s. as general cleanup day for the town He cites the residents to certain sections of the code relating to the necessity of maintaining their property in clean and sanitary condition. Several hours in the morning are to be used for cleanup pur- poses, and every effort will be made to maintain a clean and healthful town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-15
UNIONTOWN SCHOOL
 CLOSES THURSDAY

Uniontown, May 14.-CSpecial.) .)-School graduating exercises will be held at the school building Thursday evening, May 25. Judge w. M. Screws will make the address to the graduates Miss M. A. Conner and Miss Mamie Woodfn will re- ceive diplomas from the classical depart ment. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached Sunday, May 21. at the Episcopal church by Rev. w. B. Samms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-15

There are few great names in the automobile industry; names that have represented quality, style, fine performance and re- liability in motor cars. One of these is the name "Oldsnobile,o which represents about thirteen years of development, culmina- ting in the Especial" the "Au- tocrat" and the "Limited' for 1911.
 The prestige of these names is we'll earned and deserved, just as the names Tiffany and Steinway rest on a solid basis of superior merit. But, we ask you to forget for the present, the reputation of the Oldsmobile and of other good cars, so that we may lay before you, stripped of all gen eralities and with the utmost conservatism, the vital facts which interest and concern you, in this or any other car.
 It was said of old Dr. Samuel Johnson that if he were to write
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-15
Huntsville at Anniston

Anniston. May 14.-(special.) 1.-The offer ing on the .Anniston baseball diamond
 this week will be Huntsville's Boosters, who are leading the Southeastern league. They will be here for threes days. follow ing which Anniston gets three games with Gadsden. The Selma team left this afternoon and will play week at home against Rome and Huntsville. Gadsden and Rome will be the weeks offering at Decatur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-15
Special to the Readers
 of this Paper

In series of imaginary con- versations between you and an Oldsmobile demonstrator, we shall take up, one by one, in this newspaper, the points that really interst you. The conversations are imaginary, but the facts are real-the things you want to know.
 These demonstrations" will appear as follows: Next Wednesday,:
 Power and
 Flexibility" The following Monday:
 Riding
 Qualities'' The following Wednesday: Reliability and
 Durability
 We think you will enjoy these demonstrations" and that they will pay you for the short time required in reading them. We suggest that you tear out this advertisement as a reminder to - See Wednesdays Paper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-15
Dr. Grove Interested

Huntsville. May 14-(Special) = Dr. Grove Of Birmingham, developer of the Fayette. Ala. oil and gas fields, Is re- ported to have become interested in the development of the oil and gas resources of this locality. He is expected here dur ing the early part of the week to look over the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-15

S13.25 Jacksonville, Fla, and return, 10th to 18th, Via Southern Railway.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
COLLEGE GIRLS FIGHT
Hat Pins and Hair Pulling Figure in
War Between Classes,

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. i6.-An hours
reign of terror, in which hat pins,
hair pulling and fists figured freely,
was precipitated at Manchester Col
lege yesterday when the freshmen
appeared a chapel wearing little
blue caps emblazoned with "i5' in
bright gold letters.
The trouble started Immediately
after chapel, when the sophomores
waylaid the freshmen in the halls
and took away several of the caps.
For half an hour the struggle con-
tinued, and then the "co-eds' who
had satisfied themselves with cheer
ing, could contain themselves no
longer and started another fight
among themselves.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
Why Should Prof. ASwell Persist II
Abusing Judae L. L. Hall?

The Caucasian will concede that it
can mol understand the motive that
prompts Prof. Aswell in his persist
enl abuse of Judge L. f. Hall.
Is Prof. Aswell jealous Of Hall?
Does Prof. Aswell realize lhat
Judge Hall is the stronger candidate
before all The people?
Does Prof .Aswell believe that he
will be in The second primary with
Michel?
II Prof. Aswcll is possessed of this
confidence, why then should he per-
slst in his detraction of Judge Hall,
If Prof. Aswell stands for good
government and would contribute
his efforts to the defeat of Michel
and the ringstcrs, he should, it
would seem to be the dictate of good
politics if not wisdom, to not antag-
onize unnecessarily the friends and
followers of Judge Hall, whose votes
he would seek if he were to be III
the second primary against Michel
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
Fallen on Deaf Ears.

The Peoples Democrat: An order
seems to have been quietly passed
down the line by Governor Sanders
for his friends TO line up for Aswell
and sudden swinging into line was
expected at the Aswell speaking
here "Wednesday night, but Mr.. AS
wells Misrepresentation OF fact
and TRADE of abuse of his opponents
seemed to have fallen on deaf ears,
or rather disguised almost every
body. and it looks as though the
Sanders following will remain divid-
ed between Michel and Aswell no
matter what Mr.. Sanders or any one
else may say
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
DEATH ACCIDENTAL
LifclcsS Body of ID. ii. Bains Found
mt the Entrance of Wards Club
Room on Common Strcet--Burial
Near Bethany. ----

/ The death of ID. H. Bains is re-
corded Will®ret. He was aged 81
years and was UNMARRIED He was
boru at or NEAR Bethany. where his
mother resides He had been con-
nccted with hhc sheritfs Office as a
deputy under the administration of
Colonel Ward. Colonel Young and J.
p. FIournoy. He was always dill
gent in the discharge of his duties.
IOn leaving he EMPLOY Of Sheriff
Flournuy not long since he engaged
in the passenger traffic service in
an automobile. He was opopular
i throughout The city.
The discovery of the body yestcr-
day morning was by Sam Ward. who
haslencd . to the sheril"s Office 1t
WAS reported on the streets that
BainS had been murdered but the
circumstances attending his death
would indicate that il was acct
dental. Friday night at about mid
night Baius was seen by several OF
his friends near the Phoenix Hotel.
He resisted every persuasion to go
+ to his room. 1t was surmlsed that
after his friends had left him. he
went To the Ward club. which is on
| the second floor of the building cor
npr Milan and Common streets. He
was not doing business that day as
his auto was in the repair shop.
The side door ON Common street
| is left unlatched. On reaching the
| head of the stairs he found the en-
trance door 70 The club room closed.
| The theory is that in turning from
lthis door he lost his balance or foot
| ing and fell headlong down the
stairway On reaching the end his
head struck against on old style iron
| latch which is used to keep the door
fastened a! the floor. BY contact
with This iron latch the skull was
| fractured in part.
| The coroner. Dr. Alexander, Will
make an official inquiry into the
! cause OIL dedtIl.
| On his person was found over $40
| in money aud other valuables.
| The deceased was member ot
Maple Camp Woodmen OF The
| World. The body, prepared al Os-
borne's. was conveyed to Bethany
last night. The burial will take
iplace today.
] The deceased is survived by his
mother and sister, Miss Matte and
! two brothers. Howard G.. and Walter
! Bains .of Bethany. La, by a sister,
Miss Emma Bains, a student at the
State Normal by two brothers, a t..
! Bains, an employe of the Life OF
Virginia. and G. o. Bains of the post
Office at Shreveport.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
WILLIAM ]. BRYAN
Declares That Church Has Had a
Monopoly for Too Long a Time.

In Chicago. ILL.,, on Wednesday,
Nov. 10, as reported, William J. Bry-
an announced that he was going into
politics with renewed vigor, but that
he would keep away from the
worldly angle of political machina-
ton and devote himself to cultivat-
ing religious factor in the striving
for office.
Il do not intend to take any less
interest in politics in the future"
said he. but intend to go deeper in
to the religious end and believe it
will be better. The church has had
a monopoly of religion too long. |
am against monopoly of any kind.
Rivalry in religion is a good thing
Tor competition means prosperity"
He was speaking before the Wi
mona Lake assembly of the Presby-
terian.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
THE CRAEER CASE
Father and Two Sons on Trial for
Murder-The Jury.

The case Of the State against the
elder Craver and his two sons for
the murder of Dudee Davis is pro-
crossing slowly in the District Court
before Judge T. +. Bell. In an affray
between several men which Oc-
Cured mt a barbecue at Vivian in
September Davis was killed. There
are many witnesses for the State
and for the defendant
The jurors are ID. W. Keith. G.. f.
Parker. +. p. Carstens, Simon Barr
Hervey Little. w. S. Dennis, p. ID
Voisin. w. A. Turnipseed, H. S Nor
ton r. +. Morris. NJ A. kear. Justin
Gras.
District Attorney Foster repre-
sents the State and John r. Land the
defendants.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
EsfraNed.

Taken up by Elma Bostwlek and
estrayed before me the undersigned
authority. one bay horse about 10
hands high. star in face, saddle
marks on back, 2 white hind feet,
faretop cut out, branded |. +. Also
one dove colored horse about IA
hands high, saddle marks, old wire
cut on both hind legs at knee. Owner
must come forward. prove property
and pay charges, or same will be
sold at the front door of my office
at Blanchard. La, on Tuesday, De-
eemher 10 1911, according TO law.
f. T. MCCAIN,
Nov. i2.s Justice of the Peace
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
Michel Buttons.

When in New Orleans recently
Hon. d. G. Scarborough of Natchi-
toches, an attorney of prominence,
referring TO politics and especially
to the candidacy of Prof. Aswell,
said: Michel has gained no support
in North Louisiana; in fact has lost
practically all his support except
the people tied to him by official du-
ties. Where you formerly saw a
hundred men wearing Michel but
tons in North Louisiana, today you
rarely see one"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
Estray Notice.

Taken up by |. R. Elicit and es-
trayed before me the undersigned
Justice of the peace, one black and
white spotted cow. marked swallow
fork in one ear and half over crop
in the other; branded PA" on hip
eight years old. And one white and
black spotted calf eighteen months
old. no mark or brand. The owner
will come forward, prove property
and pay charges. or the animals will
he sold on Saturday, December y
ibii. on |. r. Ellett's farm three
miles from Mooringsport, La, ac-
cbrdmg To law. w. a. ELLEIl'
Justice Peace Ward Three
November 2, 1911.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
TIP JACKSON
convicted Of Manslaughter, Recon-
mendcd to Mercy of the Court.

The trial of Tip Jackson, indicted
for murder has ended in verdict
bly, the jury for manslaughter with
recommendation to the mercy OF
the court. The victim was 7. P.
Mullens. who was found lifeless in
August of this year at Oil City,
where he had been employed. 1t was
believed that he had died of alcohol
ism, but further development traced
the homicide to the prisoner. The
two men had quarreled and had a
fight. Mullens was Knocked down
and kicked by Jackson. When a doc
tor was summoned Mullens was
dead. This in substance was the
evidence submitted by the State.
The defendant conceded the alterca-
tion, but in his justification admitted
that his assailant was not vicious
and had struck Mullens as he, jack
son. was about to be assaulted.
The jury comprised S. +. Parker,
u. W. Keith. ]. NJ Reed, B. Sokolos-
ky. M. A. Graves, r. B. Mcdonald, j.
R. Chandler. Frank Doll, H. o. Cloud,
N. A. Currie, w. r. Montgomery and
NJ. +, Quigles.
The State was represented by Dis
lrict Attorney Foster and the de-
fendant by John r. Land. An appeal
will follow to the Supreme Court.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
inthc United States Court.

The case of Cashier Simmons of
The First National Bank of Lake
Charles. being tried III The United
States Court, Judge Boarman, was
continued to Monday. Simmons is
held for eInbezzlement.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
Charles Frederick Adams.

The citizens of Shreveport are to
be entertained at an early day by
Charles Frederick Adams of the
Henry George Lecture Association.
The lecture is to be free.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
COTTON MARKET

Office of The Caucasian.
Shreveport, La. Nov. fS, 1911.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19

Shreveport Market.
The market closed steady.
Receints 756 bales.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
Weather Forecast.

Local forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Fair and not much change
in temperature Sunday.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-11-19
Local Receipts.
For Rent.

The two-story pressed brick store
with basement and elevator ft5 and
|ii7 Texas street. ]. s. Noel, shreve-
port, La.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-23
CLEVER DEVICE TO
DIVERT GAS FLOW
Louisville is Charged With En-,
pIOying One to Prevent Reg
istration Of Fluid.

Louisville. KY. Dec. % For the
first time in the history Of loca
iurts. perhaps. the attention OF
justice has been directed toward Z
woman charged with the unusual
offense OF putting it over" on q
gas meter. The woman is Stella
Smith. and she owns house on
West Green street. and she is chare-
ed with grand larceny.
Her particular offense, it is alleged.
is the notification Of the records of a
gas meter in her home by the use of
a clever device which diverts the
gas flow so that only about 10 per
cent of the gas used is registered in
the meter. Supt. l. l.. Cadwallader,
for the gas company. testified that
the woman had had the device in use
for two years. he was not sure how
much gas she had taken. he said.
The Smith woman was held to
answer to the grand jury, her bend
being fixed at 800.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-23

N. Manchester. Ind. Mrs. Eve
Beshore. Of this place. says. II suf'
fered female misery Of every descrip'
tion. Two doctors attended me
and advised AN operation. ! lost
weight until | weighed only ninety
pounds. dreaded an operation,
and. instead. began to take Cardui
In a short time. | gained rs pounds,
and feel as we'll as ever did. Car.
dui. am sure. saved my life." Car.
dui is today used in thousands Ct
homes, where 1t relieves pain and
brings back strength and ambition.
Ii is a women's medicine. for. wo-
mems ailments. and you are urged to
try il for your troubles. Ask your
druggist. He will tell you about
Cardui.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-23
What 1t Costs.

Persons desiring to commit any of
the minor crimes in Kansas City.
Kan. may nor estimate the cost in
advance. Today a framed list of the
commoner crimes and the penalties
therefor was posted in the Office of
the Chief of Police of that city. The
list follows: 81
Letting a goat run in a public
place. IS.
Throwing chewing gum on side
walks or in street cars, SIS.
Stealing a gate, $40.
Pulling pickets off fence. S..
Having pig pen on the place SIS.
Talking sassy" to women in
stores and other public places. SIS.
Porters talking in rude or ungen-
tlemanly manner. $40.
Kissing in parks. $40.
Allowing chickens in neighbours
garden. S..
Carrying a bean shooter" $40.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-23
Educational Feature.

The Awakening Of John Bond"
was the chief feature at the Princess
yesterday. 1t is a graphic and
truthful portrayal of the dangers of
tuberculosis and of the personal re-
sponsihiIity of each one for existing
condi ions. 1t should be shown.
again and again. in every town in
the land. The Journal of the Ameri-
can Medical Association rogue, Is
that all physicians and all members
of charitable societies ask to have
TINS finn shown to the public 1t is
BY far the best of a number of pub
lie health films turned out by the
Edison company which is fully just
flied in its announcement that it has
been able not only to produce film
of high dramatic value. but also OF e
of great educational benefit"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-23
Here and There

VIM. S. Holloway. Appointment
citizen of Henderson. died Wednes-
day. aged 6S.
George D. Givens is confined to
his home in Henderson, by sickness.
Upon his recovery he expects to
leave for the West accompanied by
his son, who is in poor health. He
will be absent for several months.
Judge c. c Owens hos come from
MadisonvilIe to take charge of the
G. eaner. -Henderson Journal.
Mayor Thompson has reappointed
the 16 policemen Of Henderson, with
but one change.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-12-23
High Water Marks.

New York, Dec. 22.-Butter and
eggs are selling in New York at the
highest prices received for over ten
years. Dealers and reimbursement
point to the prices as a justification
of the cold storage system. contend
ing that the threatened legislation
Affect & cold storage is one of the
principal causes for the high prices.
Eggs are selling wholesale at A to
so cents dozen. and butter at 38
to 40 cents. Retail prices of eggs
range from AZ to IS cents and butter
is sold from 40 to so cents.