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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
NEGRO'S TROUBLES IN COURT

for a year and a day, and the yawn- ing door of the city bastile is open to receive him. he is ready to grab at q straw If it will regain him his liberty for the time being at least.
 Here Is where Clay Montgomery comesI in. Clay is a big fat negro, weighing atI
 least 300 pounds. He has an office upzl town. His occupation Is somewhd shrouded in mystery. He may be grand high chief of the ancient order
 doodle bugs, a dealer in real estat
 Anyhow, he Is ready and willing to hef
 secure the freedom of his compatriots.'
 provided they can give him the proper, grip and hailing sign of distress. As willing as Faust was to accede tdi
 the terms laid down by Miphistophele4
 10 gain the hand of the fair Margueritej
 thus willing are the lanauishing ones to agree to the terms laid down by big
 black Clay in order to regain their lib- erty.
 As to security-snd as a rule the re- leased ones have little or nothing to of, i, fer-their dusky ministering angel takeS them off and has a labored conversatiox with them. something like this LOOK yere nigger, An done got yo' outen dat jail. If yo' pay me, all right; eff yo' don't An Will shorely ketch yo' some
 time or other and den An will knock yo' down an fall on yo" And the negro
 will glance at the hugh proportions of his benefactor and say, m shore be dar"
 Yes, sir, Clay has his uses and in a way is benefit to his race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
RUSHTON IS BACK . FROM WASHINGTON
Taft Offers Every EncOur- agement to International
 Refrigeration Congress

w. J. Rushton, president Of the American Association of Refrigeration, has returned from Washington, where he went with the executive committee of the association to confer with Presi- dent Taft and Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture as to the part the federal government is to take in the International Congress of Re- frigeration, which is to meet in the United States in 1913.
 Mir Rushton says President Taft readily consented to act as parton of the congress. and will receive the body Chicago for its business sessions. The last congress, which was held in Vienna, was under the patronage of the Arch duke Leopold Salvador. .
 Mr. Rushton also reports that Secre- tary Wilson stated to the committee that the department of agriculture would take charge of an exhibit, show ing the application of refrigeration to food products. This exhibit will be held in the Coliseum, Chicago, and will have a distinct educational value.
 MT. RuSntOn IS IlluCll STdlilicu Uy tuc success which he and the executive committee of the American Association of Refrigeration have had in securing the cooperation of the government in the effortfto make this, the third, ses- sion of the International congress, the most important and beneficial of the series In the conference with the gov ernment officials he was ably assisted by MT. Theodore Vilter, chairman of the executive committee of the association.
 The International Association of Re frigeration is one of the great world bodies. and the forthcoming congress will be attended by delegates from vir- tually every country on earth.
 MT. Rushton brought back with him his rrandsons, William, Franklin and Allen Rushton, who had preceded him to the east, and who, from all accounts, had the time of their lives while up there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
|b|G GAME TODAY
 AT R|CKW00D PARK

This afternoon at o'clock the Eleventh Avenue Methodists and the First Pres byterians will tie up for championship of the Birmingham Sunday School league in the class.
 The game Is to be played at Redwood park with a small admission charge and will begin promptly at o'clock. Urquhart will twirl for Eleventh Ave
 nue and Mothershed for the Presby terians. The youngsters will occupy tn regular players seats and pull the gam off in big league style. Empires, 0. . Bermeister and C. H. Mummert. The Presbyterians have appointed a their sponsors Mrs. F. R. Smiths Marrie' Ladies' class and these ladies hay
 promised to be on hand with plenty O enthusiasm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20

 peculiar animosity in some of your eyes, and when this question is settled one way or the other let us forget 1t and remain good friends. These problems will come up and after they are settled do not let us hold any hard feelings"
 The remarks of MT. Ford were received with a great deal of interest by the citi- gems. G. R. Harsh then introduced res olution that the company be thanked and their good attitude be commended. This was adopted by rousing voice. w. R. Stewart of Ensley also made short talk, expressing the deepest thanks of the del egation to the Board of Commissioners for their mediation and the company for the graceful and wholly satisfactory man. ner in handling the transaction.
 ! Subsequent to all the felicitations of good will, respects and hearty accord various members of the delegation shook hands with President Exum. Commission CTS Lane and Weatherly, President Ford and others for the happy solution of what was perhaps the most, vexing problem submitted to the commission since that form of government has prevailed here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
DAUGHTERS OF CoNFEDERACY
Will Serve Luncheon Downtown To- morrow and Saturday

The Daughters of the Confederacy will serve luncheon at 2o26 Second ave- nue tomorrow and Saturday. The ladies in charge will provide toothsome dishes and they are hoping for liberal patronage.
 The proceeds derived from the sale or lunches will be used for educational purposes and for aiding veterans In need.
 If the lunch room is well patronlzed Friday and Saturday the service VIII he continued next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20

bill. The contention is further made that the governor held the bill two days there after. namely until the 3lst, before act ing upon it. It Is not my purpose to pass upon the merits of this contsntion. as I have not studied the question. involved. bring it up at this time merely for the purpose of saying that the question has no bearing upon the Birmingham sit- uation whatever, and will not affect the Birmingham act however it may be de- cided'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
BAND CONCERT

Following is the band programme 10, East park tonight:
 March-"Chicago Tribune." Chambers Overture-"Poet and Peasant" Suppe Waltz-"Wine, Women and Song Strauss.
 solo--"New Born King Parker; F Nappi.
 Intermission.
 Two-Step-"Next to Your Mother Who Do You Lover" Snyder.
 Selection-"Mlle. Modiste." Herbert. Intermezzo-"Indian Summer" Moset Two-Step--"Steam Bill" Snyder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20

FOR SALE-BelOw cost, enc elegant cOmbin ation saddle and buggy sorrel horse, one fine combination saddle ans buggy, small, br~wntsh black marss either of which horse lady can drive ar ride, one beautiful coxnkination sad- dle and buggy pony, gcntlc and safe for child to ride ar drive; one depot wagon; one surrey recently cverhauledb ! enc runabout buGGy; all with rubber tires and good harnesn, double and single; one gOverness 'Hrt and one two- wheel pony cart with rubber tirese saddIes for boy and girl; gssoA Aarnesa. WuI sell one or all. Apply IsDuls V. Clark & Cos 4th avenue end 2Oth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
New Real Estate Company

4 new company, which will engage in . general real estate business in this county, has been incorporated in Brming ham, papers of which were filed in the probate court yesterday. The firm has an authorized capital of 5000, all of which has been paid in. Officers are J. J. Embry. president; w. K. Monroe, secre- tary. and Roger w. Snyder, vice pres ident and treasurer -ef
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
EpMOrth League

The Epworth league of the First Meth odist church will have business meet ing tonight at ' o'clock. This Is the time to elect the officers who will have charge of the league for the next of Acial year It was intended to hold this meeting last Thursday night, but on ac- count of the rain it was decided to post bone it until tonight. All members are invited to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses werA issued from the probate court Wednesday,: Lewis McAvay to Miss Eva Kelly.
 Leonard Morley of Pratt City to Miss Ethel Lambert
 Bardon c. N. Burrow to Miss Birdie M. Ethridge.
 William Marvin Woodall of Birmingham to Miss Sallie Lee McCaskey.
 J. l.. Martin of Mulga, Ala. to Miss Lizzie Stevens
 Sam Temerson of Tuscaloosa to Mise Sophia Mae Hughes. J. Robert Walker of Plevna, Ala, to Miss Mamie Oldfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
PERSONALS

A. B. Rains. former druggist of this city, but now living in Anniston, spent yesterday here. He reports that every thing is fine in Anniston and states that the city's baseball team Is even better than Birmingham's Ar. Rains will leave today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20
Steel Investigation in New York

Washington, July 1s.-The Stanley steel investigating committee was authorized by a resolution adopted by the House today to sit in New York or elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-20

the police department to eradicate the blind tigers This effort has not been en- tirelv a failure, but I am of the opinion that they will never be entirely elimi- mated until whisky is placed where men can get it without violating the laws.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20
FIREMAN BROKE
ARM in RUN


Jim Beets, pipeman on the hose
wagon OF the fire department at sta
rion number one. had his right arm
broken this morning. The accident
occurred when the department was
making run to the scene Of the fire
at First street and Minnesota avenue
n response to the alarm given at IL
c'c,eck. Beets was hanging on to
the rear end Of the hose wagon and
as il turned the corner at Sixth and
Iowa avenue he fell off and was
thrown so that a wheel Of the wagon
passed over his right arm. The bone
above the wrist was crushed.
The accident caused no delay as
the men who were driving the hose
wagon did not miss Beets until they
reached the scene Of the fire Fire
man Beets walked to the doctors Of
flee where his broken Zones were set
and his injuries bandaged
The fire originated from a defec-
tive flue at the residence Of R. d.
Fletcher, a negro. The department
gave quick response and the flames
were soon checked. The damages are
estimated at s75.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20
MARTIS The
new HOPE

Witnesses to the pugilistic bout be-
tween Mart Louthan and Sam Cook
aear the bank corner shortly after
noon today, have no hesitancy in hail.
ing Mart as the new white mans
hope" Of Oklahoma
Cook was on the ground in short
order and was due for severe punish,
ment when officers arrived and end
ed the battle
The trouble was the outgrowth Of
feeling engendered when Mr.. Louthan
was sheriff. Just before the mill, the
two men had made an election bet
and the argument grew in warmth
till they came to blows. Il regret the
affair." said Mr. Louthan to friends,
but think l was justified"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20
KEEPS TAB
ON FUNDS


David cuthridge. assistant county
superintendent OF schools, was busy
to day mailing out the warrant books
to the 100 district treasurers Of Cra-
dy county Instructions have been
issued to the officials Of the district
schools in the matter OF issuing war.
rants. A new method will be used
this year; each warrant that is is
sued will show the general fund. the
estimated appropriation. the amount
Of the separate warrant and the ball
ance on hnd. A stub will be kept
and there will bo no danger of con-
fusion resulting from the finances Of
the district. No warrants viii be is
sued in excess Of the income Of the
district 81
In many Of the districts of the
county warrants were issued last
year in excess Of the districts in
come. There is no fund to take care
of these warrants and much trouble
has resulted to the teachers. school
officials and the county superinten-
dents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20
WOMEN
CONGRESS
Viii be Notable Occasion;
Noted Speakers on
Program

Colorado Springs. Sept 2O.-The
First international Congress Of Farm
Women opens in this city October n
and bids fair to be the most import
ant convention Of women ever held
in this country. The committee in
charge have agreed upon the general
outlines of the program as follows:
First day, equipment and beauty Of
and food values in rural homes;
second day, laws Of physical life in
relation to the family, conservation
Of time and strength, labor saving
devices. and simply hygiene, ETC.;
third day, economic value Of women
and children on the farm. influence
Of clubs, oranges, and other agricul-
tural associations, care of infants and
young chiIren. ETC.. fourth day, the
rural church, reorganization of rural
schools. recreation in the rural dis
tricts. ETC.; each general topic is
broken into many subjects and there
will be demonstration by the Colo
rado Agricultural college domestic
science department and the depart
ment of agriculture showing the men,
ace Of the house fly, and exhibitions
and illustrations by other speakers.
Among the noted speakers on the
program will be Prof. w. M. Hays,
assistant secretary Of agriculture, an
authority on rural school work: Rev
Warren H Wilson of New York, IA.
nous worker in rural churches: Mrs
Mary Pierce an Zile Of Kansas agri
cultural college: Mrs. ]. A. Widtsoe
of Utah agricultural college: Mrs
Scott Durand OF Lake Forest, H.;
Miss Jennie Buell.. grand lecturer oi
Ann Arbor, Mich; Mrs. F. E. Brooks
of Colorado Springs and others. Pran
teal farm women from throughout
the entire country are sending notice
Of their intention to participate.
Ample provision is being made fol
entertainment features. The secre
tary of the congress. Mrs. John T
Burns Of Colorado Springs. win be
glad to furnish information as tc
rates, Accommodations. etc.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20

CAMP AICN
IS CLOSED
Both Sides Claim Victory;
Odds are Placed on
Reciprocity

Ottawa. Ont, Sept. 20-With cleo.
ton day at hand both the political
parties in Canada have become per-
ceptibly nervous. The press and po-
litical speakers are showing the ner-
yous strain Of the long fight and are
less logical and more reckless than
a week ago
Tuesday number Of manufacture
ers suspended operations and orde I'd
out, their worhmen to anti-reciprocity
discussions in their factory yards. IN
Ottawa this was done by the E. b.
Eddy company Of which the head is
W. r. Rowley, president OF the Can
adian Manufacturing association The
proprietors Of a large packing plant
stated to their workmen that is reci-
procity carried they will have to
close down. Notices of a similar
character have been issued to work
men by a number Of manufacturers
IN Canada.
Anti-reciprocity newspapers are
more vehement than ever. raising the
cry that reciprocity means annxation.
The liberals are warning the people
to vote for reciprocity and their own
pocket" and denounce the annexation
cry as a millionarie's subterfnge to
mislead the electors.
Each side claims the victory. A big
vote is certain. Dry weather has
continued SO long throughout the
country that it will scarcely be pos
sible for rains to spoil the roads be-
fore Thursday, and make is difficult
for the rural voters to come out
Few wagers are heing made. The
prevailing odds are to i that the
government win be sustained and
even money that tie government ma.
jorlty will be thirty or over.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20

Telegram by United Press.
London. Sept. 20.-serious unrest
ranging from revolution in Spain to
strike riots in Ireland, prevail in Eu-
rope Internal commotion is general
and it is feared that the peace Of
the continent is dangerously menaced.
Spanish telegraph wires are out
and no information is available. but
it is feared Alfonso is fighting des-
perately to retain his throne.
At Vienna martial law prevails be-
cause Of the high cost Of living
riots. At Buda Pest also there is
rioting.
Ireland is menaced BY a general
strike and railroads are already par
alyzed In Russia the assassination
Of stoIypin has aroused fears OF a
Jewish massacre. French rioting has
been renewed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20
$500 MEN
MARCHING
ON The CITY
AIfOnSO'S Throne in Dan
ger; Unrest on Cont
nent is General
Telegram by United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Madrid, Spain. Sept. 2O.-The cen
ter OF the uprising against the gov
ernment today is near yilemier where
250O armed revolutionists led By for
mer army officers are marching on
the city.
Taking advantage Of the industrial
strike they expect to gain possession
OF the city and direct a cSeipaign
against the government
Troops are being rushed to the city
and it is expected that pitched bat
tie will be fought today.
Telegraph is destroyed, and details
are meagre. The fighting at Sara
gossa continues the outskirts OF the
city being held by the strikers.
Leon Seville and Bilboa are held
by the military King Alfonso advis.
ed the governor general Of Valencia
to stamp out the disorders and de-
stroy the city il necessary. He be-
lieves his throne is endangered.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20
VALIDITY
OFLAW IS
ATTACKED
COnStitutiOnality Of Quar-
antine Act Involved;
Injunction Asked

Attacking the procedure used IN es-
tablishing the quarantine line and the
constintionality OF one provision OF
the law. in behalf Of J. II. stine and
H. B. Johnson. their clients. Bond &
Melton filed suit in the district court
this afternoon for injunction against
the state livestock inspector and the
sheriff Of Grady county to prevent
the authorities from seizing. dipping
and selling cattle belonging to the
plaintiffs.
The case is Of far reaching import.
ance, INVOLVING as Il does the validity
Of one feature Of the quarantine law.
It will be heard before Judge Bailey
this afternoon or Thursday morning.
the county attorney appearing Tor the
state.
Frank lizard. state livestock inspec.
tor. and DR.. +. w Brewer. inspector
for the federal bureau Of animal in.
dustry are here to attend the hear
ing and are much interested ia the
outcome OF the case.
Messrs johnson and stine object
to the dipping OF their cattle and I'M
der the law, in such cases the quar-
antine officers are authorized to
seize. dip and sell the same to pay
the expenses incurred.
In the application for injunction it
IS alleged that the quarantine line in
Grady county was not established as
required BY law, defects in the pub
lication OF the proclamation OF the
state board being SET forth.
More important Is the attack on
the constitutionality OF the seizure
provision Of the law Attorneys for
the plaintiffs assert that the proyis-
ion authorizing the seizlng and sell.
ing Of cattle ls contrary to the or
ganIc law in that Il deprives the own.
ers Of their property without due pro
cess OF law.
The case viii likely be a hard
fought one.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20
COLLEGE IS
GROWING
Enrolment Leaps Up this
Year; Assistant Teach
erS are Named


Ia compliance with request from
the state board Of education, Presi-
dent Moore has reported that the o.
tai enrolment ia the Girls COLLEGE
az the end Of the first week was i5i
and a number Of new students have
enrolled this week
At the end OF the first week last
year the records showed an enroll
ment Of 52
some 25 or 30 more girls have
sent in their applications" said Pres
ident Moore. aard they win arrive to
enroll later. We expect the total en-
rollment to run up to $50 or 900 be-
fore the close Of the year We have
turned away over 100 applicants
whose qualifications fell below the
requirements for admission"
In the dormitory department which
is maintained IN the college building
there are now as girls and others
have private boarding houses.
Finding the time Of his teaching
corps already taxed. President Moore
has appointed the three student as.
sistants. authorized by the state
board Miss Sane White was named
as assistant in the department Of in
strumental music and Miss Alexandra
Powell viii assist in the domestic
science department.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20
BIGGFSTLlNFR
IN COLLISION

steamers star board quarter. The
bulkheads closed automatically anil
life boats and RATS we're manned
while three wireless Instruments
cracked for help. The cargo holds
are full Of water and it is believed
that mail was damaged.
Captain Smith did not land the pas.
seneers but brought the Olympic
back to port After reaching here an
examination was made showing slight
injuries.
The Hawkes. bows were badly
crumpled but she proceeded to South
Hampton under her own steam. Tenn
porary repairs were made, then the
Olympic vas dragged off and towed
to dry dock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20
FARMER POINTS 70 SIGN
or ADVENT or FALL

when the chicken hawks begin to
come in flocks fall win be truly here"
said Grady county farmer yester-
day who believes in the old fashions
ed signs Of his grandmother He
plants his potatoes by the signs Of
the moon and digs his sweet potatoes
at certain sign so that they win
keep through file winter. as ri
mer is OF the opinion that the cause
Of a shortage in the yield Of garden
and farm products is because the
younger generations never pay the
slightest attention to the signs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20
reIegram by unlted Pregs.

Telegram by United Press.
London, Sept 2o.-The Olympic,
the largest steamship in he world
vas rammed by the British cruiser,
Hawke, in cowes Roadstead today.
The steamship was beached in os-
borne bay.
The Olympic had just left South
Hampton euroute to New York with
1900 passengers aboard, chiefly re-
turning Americans.
The collision occurred IN The same
place where the liner ST. Paul ram
med a British cruiser in snowstorm
a few years ago.
Discipline prevailed on board when
the cruicer's steel prov rammed the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20

PRESIDENT SPENDS
AQUIET DAY
reIegram BY IInited Pres

Telegram by United Press.
Marquette, Mich. Sept 20-Pres-
ident Taft is spending an easy day
today here. This afternoon he leaves
for Grand Rapids.
Arrangements were made for re-
suits Of the Canadian reciprocity cleo
ton to be flashed to the special
train tomorrow It is expected that
Taft viii make speech on "reci.
procity" Friday. probably at reoria.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20
YATES GIVES BOND.

Dude Yates. a young farmer Of IS
miles east Of Chickasha, rcade bond
today in Judge t. P. Moore's court
for his appearance Sept q on the
charge Of assault and battery. The
charges were made against him by
Floyd Bishop young man Of that
commup..v with whom Yates engaged
in a pugilistic bout The fight hap
pened three weeks ago.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-20
Electrical Kitchen
at Girls College

A complete electrical kitchen will
be installed in the kitchen Of the
Girls College in the domestic science
department by the chickasha Electric
Supply company. Mr. Riddle, mana
ger Of the firm says that the latest
electrical appliances for the kitchen
viii be installed.
This will be the only electrically
equipped kitchen OF the kind in the
city. The domestic science depart
ment will use electricity in their
demonstration and class work.