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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
r. M. MOODY HEADS
 THE STATE BANKERS
Tuscaloosa Man Chosen Presi-
 dent of Association
MANLY VICE PRESIDENT
Election of Onicers Chief Tenure of Closing Session Of fConventiOn-Ncw Orleans IndOrsed for the
 Panama Exposition

Montgomery, January 19.-(Special)- Frank M. Moody of Tuscaloosa was this afternoon unanimously elected president of the Alabama Bankers association Tn the closing session of the most important meeting of the bankers ever held In the state. Decision was reached by the dele gates that full support should be given to the measure to be introduced in the leg islature providing for the establishment of banking department at the capitol, to be presided over by superintendent of state banks.
 Election of officers was the most eXcit- ing event Of tine day, though consent was, given to a number of bills of statewide interest The association heartily ap- proved state appropriation of $2o,OO0 Tor farm demonstration work and of S27,O0O to aid in the extermination of boil weevil and other agricultural pests. resolu- ton was passed unanimously indorsing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
CAMEL WILL BRING
 BIG BUNCH OF MEN

Anniston, January 19.-(Special )-J ohm. H. Ganzel, the man who justified the name-"The Hustlers'-for the Rochester Eastern league team, and established a new record by copping the rag two sea sons in succession for his town, complet- ed all arrangements for returning to An- piston on March to put the local park in shape for works resumption on March 10 before leaving the city this morning via Birmingham.
 Manager Ganzel stated yesterday that he will bring about 32 men to the city when he returns, including the 25 play CTS, trainer and other attaches of The Hustler aggregation. He will make his headquarters at the Alabama hotel. will practice at Central park two blocks from the hotel. and will train at the gymnasium of the Alabama Presbyterian college, just two blocks from the park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

Mobile and Chicago railroad. He is lo- cated at Mobile and his speciality is the development of the trucking industry In Mobile county.
 Mobile county is developing very rap idly alone all lines.' said MT. Bolton. "A high-class immigration of intelligent farmers has turned toward South Ala bama and there is no end to the devel- opment in sight.
 We have demonstrated that Bermuda onions may be grown as we'll and as profitably in Mobile county as in Texas, and this promises to be one of the im- portant industries of the near future. One grower gathered 800 bushels per acre this year. -s5 ,0
 Miss Lucy Wheeler and Miss Annie Wheeler, daughters of Fighting Joe Wheeler, are members of the Alabama State Horticultural society, and are in attendance at the meeting of the society. They are interested in the scientific de- velopment of the agricultural interests of the state They own and operate the old Wheeler plantation at Wheeler. Ala, in the Tennessee valley. The Misses Wheeler were passing through Birming ham on their way to Atlanta and stopped over to attend the meeting. a.
 
 the society is Thomas Brigden of Pros pect. Walker county. MT. Brigden is an Englishman and for a number of years was a neghbor and friend of Charles Dickens. During this time they both lived at Gad's Hill. MT. Brigden has long been interested in fruit growing in Alabama. .tss s5s...., ...I-s.-s.
 At 5 o'clock few of the delegates be- gan to leave the assembly hall Secre- tary Williams called attention to three bushels of apples from Washington state on the rostrum. "The session will close at 5:30 o'clock and these apples will be distributed to the members at that time I hope you will keep your seats.' The announcement turned the trick. Not one man left the hall.
 One of the livest members of the Hor- ticulturaI society is Mrs. G. H. Matthews of Alexandria, Calhoun county. She spends the winters in Birmingham, but spring, summer and gathering time finds her on her farm in the fertile Alexan- dria valley. Mrs. Matthews has experi- mented with many fruits and vegetables. and declares that Alabama should be one of the foremost fruit growing sec- lions in the country She is attending every session of the convention and takes active interest in all the discussions. She takes active hand in them and has en- frightened the other members with many good ideas and practical information.
 The large and enthusiastic attend ance on the eighth annual meeting of the society is significant proof of the rapid advance that is being made in scientific agriculture in Alabama.
 The membership has been increased to almost 100 as against S2 members a year ago. The membership represents the cream of Alabamas horticultural thought and enterprise. The members are very much encouraged over the new impetus that has animated the society. The horticultural society has had slow progress in the past but the advanced appreciation of practical in- formation is strongly evident in the present session. The society promises much material benefit in advancing the horticultural interests of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

 make good peach crop in Alabama" said Mir Potter.
 Free Surgery
 l.. W. Wright of Birmingham discussed tree surgery and tree planting He dealt mainly with ornamental trees, analysing some of their diseases, injuries and the remedies for same.
 He called attention to some examples of good and bad tree surgery that has been practiced in Birmingham He ex- plained how trees should be pruned or trimmed for shade and ornamental pur- poses
 His discussion was quite a revelation to many of the people present.
 J. H. McCary reported as vice presi- dent of the Ninth Congressional district Some advances are being made in the fruit industry. There are fine opportu- mites in the district for peach growing, according to his report.
 He reported F. J. Bryan of Reeds Gap as the most progressive grower in the district.
 Secretary Williams read a paper from A. B. Gaston of Spring Hill on Some Horticultural Experiences in Mobile County
 Mrs. J. H. Hard of Birmingham gave Some interesting personal experiences in fruit and flower culture in her home She also discussed civic improvement and park work in Bessemer and Birmingham She emphasized the importance of parks and the planting of trees. She advocated ample playgrounds for boys in the cities
 Secretary Williams read bill that will be introduced in the present legislature asking for an appropriation for agricul- tural promotion in Alabama. The bill was referred to the committee on reso- lutions The bill calls for a total ap- propriatlon of $26,s0O. President Heike's Address
 Following is the annual address of Pres idont w. F. Heikes: Ladies and Gentlemen and Members of
 the Alabama State Horticultural So-
 ciety:
 "It is very gratifying that so many members of our society are present al this our third meeting in Birmingham and that we have with us this morning a goodly number of others who are no members but who without doubt, are in terested in horticulture. as quite everyone should be.
 "A hearty welcome is extended to you all.
 Our former meetings in this splendid ' city have left such pleasant memories
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Monument Is Unveiled

Clinton, & C.. January 19.-A monu- ment to Gen. Robert E. Lee was un- yelled here today incident to the eel ebration of General Lees birthday, held under the auspices of Stephen D. Lee chapter, Daughters of the Con federacy. This is the second monu- ment to the Confederate leader to be erected In this county recently, the other having been placed on the court house square in Laurens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Turks Inspect War Vessels

Berlin, January 19-The commission of high Turkish officials arrived at Bremen haven today to inspect four of the older North German Lloyd ships, with view to purchasing them for use as military transports in the Turkish navy few months ago the Turkish government bought two German warships that had given place to newer types in the Ger man navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Holiday i'm Charleston

Charleston, S. C., January 19.-Tne anniversary of the birthday of Gen. Robert E. Lee was observed here today as partial holiday, banks and county and city buildings being closed. To- night under the auspices of the Daugn- ters of the Confederacy. Prof. Yates Snowden Of the University of South Carolina will deliver an appropriate address. The public schools did not suspend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Bodies Await Burial

Norfolk. Va, January 19.-The em- balmed bodies of eight of the nine vic- t:ms of the explosion aboard the bat tlcship Delaware at sea Tuesday were still in the morgue today awaiting in structions from relatives. The body of A. T. Lawrence has been sent to Little Rock Ark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Observauce in Tallahassee

Tallahassee, Fla, January 19.-Lee's birthday was observed here today gem orally. The principal event of the day was a dinner given by the Daughters of the Confectionery to the old veterans. Judge Charles B. Parkhill, Rev. A. l.. Woodward and others made addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Members. of Court Changed

Washington, January 19.-Because they had been connected in slight degree with the construction of the battleship Delaware in an inspection capacity, Sec retary Meyer has retired Commander McAlpinc and Lieutenant Commander Moss from duty on the court which is to inquire into the recent fatal boiler ex- plosion on that ship. Commander Ethis and Lieutenant Commander Karns .,avs been substituted as members of the court. It is explained that no reflection is in- tended on the officers first named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Failed to Declare Result

''Instead of doing thfs, the town coun- ell. in violation of it's duty. and appar- ently coerced by threats of injunction, made by some citizens of Jonesboro. failed to declare the result, but, on the other hand, exceeded it's powers and declared the election illegal and void. Their du- ties were purely ministerial as to casting up the returns and declaring the result, and the only judicial or quasi-judicial duty they had to perform was in passing llnon the genuineness of the return, as to which there was no dispute. Under section 11s4 of the code, it is made the duty of the mayor and of the clerk Of said council to give 10 days notice of said election, which they failed to do, except by posting said ordinance passed by the town council of Jonesboro. If the law had fixed the place for holding the election, this duty would have been di- rectory merely and would not have void- ed the election; but as the law did not fix the place for holding the election, it was mandatory, and the failure to give the notice as prescribed by statute, was essential to the legality of the election.
 However erroneous and illegal the ac- tion of the town council of Jonesboro was in refusing to declare the result and in declaring the election illegal, which could be properly raised only in another kind of proceedings, the court cannot act upon what should have been done; but 1t must act upon what was actually done; and as the town council of Jonesboro re- fused to declare the result, I am of the opinion that the petition for mandamus to compel the turning over of the records and books of said town council to the city council of Bessemer cannot be grant ed. In my opinion the proper remedy was to compel the town council of Jones' boro by mandamus to declare the result
 this was not done, and I am therefore powerless to grant the writ, the duties of the town council of Jonesboro con- sisting of counting the returns and de- claring the result
 Tt is therefore. ordered and adjudged that the prayer of the petition be, and the same is hereby, denied. and that the petitioner pay the costs of this proceeding herein to be taxed, for which let execu. tion issue A. O. LANE, Judge of the Circuit Court January 19 1911"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
JONESBORO NOT 4
 PART OF BESSEMER
Judge Lane Issues Decree in
 Annexation Case
TURNS DOWN PETITION
Refuses Writ of Mandamus Asked By ]. z. Houston to Compel Surrender of Jonesboro's Official Pa
 pers to Bessemer

Judge A O. Lane of the circuit court issued a final decree yesterday in the Bessemer-Jonesboro annexation case, re- fusing to grant the petition for mar damus to compel the turning over of the records and books of the town council of Jonesboro to'the city council of Besse- mer. by which action the latter party wished to ascertain the genuineness of the election held in october.
 Judge Lane holds in his decision that the town council of Jonesboro in failing 10 declare the result of the election, in which the majority was for annexation, failed only in a mandatory duty. because of the fact that 10 days notice of the election was not given, which by statute is essential to the legality of the action
 Following is Judge Lanes opinion:
 'In the Circuit Court of Jefferson County,
 Alabama.-J r. Houston, Petitioner vs.
 J. N. Smithson, ct al, Defendant.-Pe-
 tition for Writ of Mandamus.
 This cause came on to be heard on the 14th day of January, 1911, and was submitted upon the pleadings and proof and oral argument of counsel, and the same was taken under advisement and held to await the submission of printed briefs It appears from the proof that an ordinance for the consolidation Of Bessemer and Jonesboro was duly passed by the city council of Bessemer more than 30 days before the election held on the 17th day of October, 1910; and that more than 30 days before said election petition to the town council of Jones' boro was duly presented, signed by more than 50 qualified voters: and that an ordinance was passed by the town coun- cil of Jonesboro less than 30 days before the election. providing for said election to be held on the 17th day of October, 1910, and prescribing that the returns of said election should be made on the 11th day of September. 1910 l am satisfied that this latter date was a clerical error and was self-correcting. It appears from the proof that the election was duly held on October r, 1910. and the returns show that $ qualified voters of Jonesboro voted for annexation and that 52 qualified voters of Jonesboro voted against annexation. non the said returns made to the town council of Jonesboro on the 18th day of october, 1910, it was clearly the duty of said town council of Jonesboro to canvass said returns and to declare the result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Celebration at Mobile

Mobile January 19.-In honor of the memory of Gen. Robert E. Lee, the an niversary of whose birth was celebrated today, all public buildings. banks and courts were closed today. The principal celebration was held today under the auspices of the local chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy. At the conclusion of the exercises crosses of honor were presented to the veterans of two Confederate camps located in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

MT. Whatley. Front Row. MT. H. Mc- Fall. 15l Erunnwall, MT N. McFall. 153; Bensand, MT. J. w. Lykes, 151: Niblick, MT. Moody 155; Alencon. MT. Alderman, 157; Little Lighter, MT. Roach. 160.
 Fifth race, purse, S-year-olds. live fur longs-M. Sabath. 102; Ortego. 105; Blanch Frances, Annie Nelson, Rose McGee, 1O7; Robert Bruce, 100; Charlie Straus, Bende- mer. Blair Bagley, Messenger Boy. 112.
 Sixth race, selling, S-year-olds and up, mile and 70 yards-Pirate Diana, Whip top, 102; Golden Castle, Profile, Sand Piper, Emmy Lou, 104; Horace E.. Garth age. 109.
 sFive pounds apprentice allowance claimed.
 *+Three pounds claimed
 Weather clear, track fast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
AnnistOn's League Chances

Anniston, January 20.-(Special.) )-Maj. D. Houston Smith will in all proba be chosen to represent Anniston at the meeting of the Southeastern Baseball as- sociation at Chattanooga next week. He and others began a canvass of the city Thursday with view of sounding the sentiment of the fans on proposed stock company to finance a league baseball team for the city, and 1t is said that they were given unqualified encouragement An niston will be represented at the meet ing and an eight-cub league is probable. with Bristol, Tenn, as the other organ ization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Tampa Entries

Tampa, Fla, January 19--Entries for Friday:
 First race. selling, 3-year-olds and up, six furlongs-Fenrir, Mary Rudd, 95; claiborne, 106; Melsor Virginia Lindsay, Black Domino, 109 Don Hamilton. Frank Patten, Vandan, Cul Holland, Ill.
 Second race, selling. 3-year-olds, six furlongs-Lodestone, 101; Loves Token, 106; New Star, Sanctim Bright Maiden 10e: "sSyzygy, 112.
 Third race, selling, 4-year-olds and up five furlongs-Dandy Dancer, 105; Friend pvfrgil, 1O9; Gerando, 10S; Lady Chiffon. B. M. Rebo. 1iO; Haymarket, Uncle Wal ter, Tallow Dip. Dr. Hollis, 112; Allow Naiso. 115.
 Fourth race, selling, 4-year-olds and up, i've furlongs. gentlemen riders-Polly Lee,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
I.nanese Ru,nor untru,

Tokio, January 19-The published re- port that Premier Katzura and several other cabinet ministers have resigned is without foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

c. s. MEAL AND HULLS
 For a few days we will sell c. s. Hulls at $9 per ton, and Prime c. s. Meal at $25 per ton, in any quantity.
 1he Buckeye Cotton Oil Co.
 J nary 19, 1911
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

nldS anu up, ioh5sf Vih's o-S Nal ' Ao,. 2 to 1, to ,, beon B., 101 (Giron- general. 1o1 (Burton), ,, won; Inspector second; Jubilee Jug to 5, to ,, ? to to 1. to ,, ? to ,, tgins, 1l5 0rwin), 2 Ida. Lackford, Hate;hird. Time. 1:05 2-5. ,ess. Lady, Kitty !. Mary Rudd. Rest c1enfo and sandyHTisher, Gull Holland,
 Third race, a2hin also ran.
 furlongs, seiliTl s-year-olds and up, five
 2 to 1. to, ag-Hiccough, s9 tGirondo), The ~-,anse5. to ,, won; LAppelle, 1O2 Q1onl,,iyJ, 3 to l. even. to 5. second Bonnie Hayes, Ill (Ralph), 6 to 5, to 2. out, third Time. 1.o6. La Sa Ja, Dry Dollar, Virginia Maid, Von Lear, Uncle Jim and The Ram also ran.
 Fourth race. s200, 4-year-olds and up, six furlongs-Neoskae eeta, 1O5 (Bergen), 3 to 2, to ,, 1 to 3, won: Hancock 104 (Ramsey), to ?, to 5, 1 to 3. second; i; Clymsic, 104 Jensen), 3 to l. even, l to third. Time, 1:1S1a Gilvedear. Profile, Jennie Wells, Meriz and St. Dunstan also ran.
 Fifth race, s2Oo, mares, 4-year-olds and I'D, five furlongs, selling-May Amelia, 1O5 (King), 6 to 5. 1 to 2. out won; Star Venus, 96 (Weispen) 9 to 10, 8 to 10, out, second; Hester Zorra, 105 Qrvin, 3 to l, even, 1 to 2. third. Time 105 1-5. Shep- herds Song. Autumn Girl, Draccola, Sin Long and Charlotte Hamilton also ran.
 Sixth race, S200, 3-year-olds and up, one and one-sixteenth miles, selling-Lois Cavanaugh, 102 (Jensen), 2ia to 1, even, to 2, won; Walter Mclean, 112 Cdc- Closkey), 5 to l, second Van En, no (Griffin), 2 to l, to.5. to g. third. Time, l:55 3-5. Okoiona, Claiborne, Seymole, Sl- verado, Complete, Heart of Hyacinth also ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
Observance in the south


 Richmond, Va, January 19.-Gen. Rob- ert E. Lees birthday was generally ob- served throughout the south today. In Alabama Georgia, Florida, North Caro- lima, South Carolina and Virginia it is a legal holiday, and is also observed by the suspension of business in other sites. Practically all Confederate socie- ties in the south marked the occasion with appropriate exercises.
 Here, in the old Confederate capital the programme carried out was similar to those at Montgomery, the cradle of the Confectionery" Atlanta. Nashville. New Orleans, Memphis and other southern cities.
 Baltimore observed the day with the usual elaborate banquet of the Mary land society of the Confederate army and navy, with prominent Confederate veter- ans from several sections of the south the principal speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
GREAT MEMORIAL
 ID LEE AND GRANT
Senator Terrell of Georgia Pro
 poses Joint Monument 6
BIRTHDAY IS OBSERVED
Tributes Are Paid to the Memory of Robert E. Lee in Nearly All Cities of the south By Confeder-
 ate Veterans

Washington, January 19.-(Special)-A majestic monument in the nations cap- ital to the memory of Lee and Grant, based upon the same sentiment of admir- ation and affection for valiant foes as that which induced Canada to erect above the city of Quebec a monument on the Plains of Abraham to the English and French heroes, Wolf and Montcalm, was the suggestion made by Senator Joseph M Terrell of Georgia in a speech at Alexandria, Va, tonight.
 Lees birthday was being celebrated at Lee Camp hall under the auspices of the Confederate veterans of Alexandria and Senator Terrell was one of the prin- cipal speakers. After extolling the vir- tues of both Lee and Grant Senator Ter rell spoke of the strife that rent Can ada in 1759 and the memorable battle to decide the issue of French or Brit sh supremacy.
 The Canadian government erected near this battlefield a monument to the lead CTS who there lost their lives as testi- monial to the complete reunion of the French and English peoples. The monu-
 
 them common death, history a com mon fame and posterty common monu- ment'
 Several years ago." said Senator Ter rell in his speech, "I stood at the base of that monument. As I looked upon that splendid tribute of a reunited peo- pie I thought of the mighty past of my beloved country. and in my heart sprang up the dream and the hope that some day there would stand upon the loftiest hill that looks down upon the nations capital at Washington q monument whose apex would catch the first gleam of the rising sun and would gather its last lin- gering kisses at sunset; at it's base in heroic mould the forms of Lee and Grant, hand clasped in hand, the sureties of the bond that gave peace to our divided coun- try, the sponsors of the second birth of an indestructble and indissoluble union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
LOANS

We: have $12, ,000 to $15pO0 at 6, ' and 8 per cent interest.
 A. A. ADAMS 6 O., Z
 210S First Avenue. {
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HORTlLCULTURISTS ARE
 ARTISTIC FARMERS
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make a good peach crop in Alabama ,'' said MT. Potter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20

Among the delegates to the Horticul- tural society meeting is H. H. Bolton. immigration agent for the New Orleans,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-20
oAo nN REMEMBERED
 N s5S1g TAIN NELSON

Tampa, Fla-t # 4. -
 largest coups kSpry 19,-o neered today season ed at to 1 in*1 tain Ne raca here for l11 11le ing, wo starter, the litl s,ers. A ab,e speed, and 2 shove ishing an easy ike v' the favorite, xs! nile Lit won. summaris. Two
 First race, psSl
 o,ss. about threls :. maid son, ll2 (Jenseu' kgs-c Elan, 1Os Corme even, ond; Little Dutal ssi2 to to 5, out, third. Picket Notus II also raj !42-5. B second race, five fu'
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21
Murray Mfg.

Friday evening there will be aaoth-
er game of indoor base ball between
the All Stars and Piers Sun Proofs.
The line up is as follows:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-11-21

One of the numerous carrier boys
of the PILOT was sick last Tuesday
and his list had to go through the
post office.
Adolph Thompson and family have
moved from Wittenberg to this city.
Mr. Thompson is employed by the
GOoding-Mylrea Co.
The local Office of the Wells-Fargo
Express Co. had sixteen deer to deliv-
er yesterday morning. The largest
in the bunch was buck belonging to
B. f. Wilson. Most of the deer
brought to the city so far are small
does.
Among those who brought deer to
to the city Friday we noted w. w.
Walker, Paul Jaeske, Henry Mar
quardt, Len Mccormick and NJ. G.
Thorn. Tie latter two had two nice
ones, one weighing 200 pounds, and
the other 240.
The Monday Evening Study club
will hold its regular meeting this
evening, as number of the members
wished to attend the Tuesday Musi-
cal club concert on Monday evening.
The following program will be given /:
Massachusetts,.
Roll Educational Institutions.
Table Talk-The Revolutionary War
Table Talk-Salem Witchcraft.
Reading - "The Witch's Daugh-
ter" Oy Whittier, Miss Dunbar.
Leader-Miss Louise Underwood.