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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
ASSIGN PREACHERS
 TO NEW CHARGES

Opelika, December 11.--(Special)- Bishop B. H. Parks read the appoint ments of the ministers of the east Ala bama conference Sunday afternoon.
 The assignments were as follows:
 Prattville District-A. NJ Green pre- siding elder; Prattville station, J. T. Jenkins; Mulberry station, s. L. Batesi Autaugaville, J. II. McGee; Dutch Bend, w. R. Ragland; Hurtsboro, T. II. Will Hams; Suspention, D. G. Odoms Hard away and Penille, J. A. Sanders; Moul- trie, E. J. Johnson; Mt. Zion, A, Me Aline; Hannah mission, J. H. Rice; Edwin and Allen, B. B. Stelle; We tumpka. C. H. Blaine; Coppin Chapel and Harrion Grove. J. II. Gill; Ward worth, J. II. Kennedy; Laplas, l.. Watts; Prattsville, R. w. Scott; Kingston, E. J. People; Cotton Valley, R. s. Smith; Chesson, w. R. Roberts.
 Opelika District-G. w. Hill, presid- ing elder; Opelika, D. H. Bowen; Girard, J. B. Perry; Scale circuit, w. H. Bowen; PheniX, o. E. Fortson; Uchee, l. w. Wilburn; Salem. J. A. Cary Oswitchee, J. A. Martin; Sugartown, J. H. Mahog- any; Tuskegee, James Hatcher; Nuch- ols, w. T. Toliver; St. Paul. R. J. Ran some; Pleasant View, s. W. Williams; X. Phenix, Jerry Ross.
 Union Springs District-N. Davidson, presiding elder; Union Springs station, C. IL Henderson; Midway circuit, Will liam Jefferson; Flora circuit. c. w. Raseberry; New Bethel circuit, w. II. Robinson; Enion circuit J. D. Will liams; Hatchchubee circuit, D. Brown; St. Luke, William Long; Pittsview R. E. Sanford Glennville circuit, J. ". Thomas.
 ID siding elder; Anniston station, M. More land; St Mark, West Point. w. D. liar grove; Mt. Zion circuit, J. H. billiard; Gold Ridge, Minifee A. Hazes: Good water, J. N. Jones; Graham, J. l.. Mont gomery; Vincent circuit, J. l.. King; West Anniston, II. G. Norris; Rock Run circuit William Jackson; Merriton, c. J. Jackson; Ashland mission, J. D. Deramus; Hollin, T. M. Miles; Waverly mission, F. Harris; Standing Rock, M. Butler; Coal City, S. A. Montgomery; Roanoke, J. H. Bessicl<.
 Montevallo District-E. L. Martin, presiding elder; Montavallo station, w. w. Frazier; Cleveland, F. B. Moreland; Columbiana, P. Williams; Helena. S. w. Sheld; Calera, B. J. Brock; Brierfield, J. c. Green: Maylena circuit, J. F. Slaughter; Acton circuit, II. l.. Rice; Marberry, H. l.. Temple; Jemerson cir cult, J. E. James, Shelby circuit, George Carnelton; Piper circuit. V. R. Stubb; Clay circuit, T. w. Wright; Vineville circuit, l.. F. Haney; Garnsey circuit. L. M. Bullard; Savage, $. M. Massy; Call, s. G. Lee.
 Rev. James F. Griffin, one of the leading ministers of the conference, was transferred to the west Tennessee conference and was stationed at St. An drew's chapel. one of the leading ar pointments of the Tennessee confer ence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12

female prisoners will be completed. Separate rooms will be fitted up fJr the sexes and races. The upstairs Wtll be renovated and kept for the colored male prisoners. The jais proving made quate it was ordered enlarged some time ago by the commissioners. Ttte improvements are to cost several hun Gred dollars.
 This afternoon at o'clock special meeting of the Minor School Improve ment association will be held at the school building. Important matters will come up for disposal.
 The ladies of Grace Presbyterian church are conducting a bazar on Ave hue E next to the postoffice, and they are offering for sale fancy articles ana other things suitable for Christmas gifts The funds will be donated to the church.
 Mrs. w. L. Hobson has returned to her home on Ray street after a visit with relatives at Searles.
 Mr and Mrs. I. F. Perkins spent the week end with MT. and Mrs. J.. IL Perkins. MT. Perkins is general man. ager of the Sayre Mining and Manu- featuring company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
MRS. J. s. SMITH
 DIES IN GREENVILLE

Greenville, December 11.-(SpecialD Mrs J. & M. Smith died this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.. H. Steiner, at o'clock. Mrs. Smith had been in feeble health for more than a year.
 She was an ardent member of the Baptist church and was an earnest worker, at all times in readiness to do her duty. Her death has caused tEe loss of one of the oldest members of the church which she loved.
 She was the widow of the late J. s. M. Smith, one of Greenville's prom inent business men, and Is survived by two sons, MT. Earl H. Smith of Green vile, and MT. Frank Smith, Lebanon, Tenn; one daughter, Mrs. J. H. Steiner of Greenville, and many other rela- | tives.
 Funeral services will be conducted by her pastor, pr L. L. Gwaltney, at the residence this afternoon. Inter- ment will be made in the Magnolia cemet tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
w. COBB
 DIES SUDDENLY

Eutaw, December 11.-(SpeciaL)- Thomas W. Cobb, a Confederate vet eran, died at his home near Union at an early hour this morning, hav7 ing been i'll only a few hours. Mir. Cobb was one of the county commits sioners, being the oldest member on the board in both years and in service.
 1Mr Cobb was considered one of the county's most substantial citizens and will be greatly missed. He was a mem Der of the Baptist church and his re- mains will be inferred Tuesday morn- ing at Il o'clock in Beulah cemetery. Mr. Cobb is survived by a widow and one duughter Mrs. Herbert O. Gosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
ASKS THAT OFFICE
 BE RE-ESTAbL|SHED
Commissioner of Agricul- ture Kolb Wants Cot
 ton Statistician

Montgomery, December 11.-(Special.)- In his annual report soon to be submitted to Governor O'Neal, Reuben F. Kolb, commissioner Of agriculture, recommends that the office of cotton statistician be re- established. Under the preesnt condition Captain kolb says the department is unable to keep on hand tabulated cotton figures that are in every way reliable. He asks the governor, in the event of an extra session of the legislature, to urge the body to re-establish the office.
 The receipts of the office during the year were $145. 77G.51, and disbursements SS,266.1i. Practically all receipts were obtained through fertilizer tags, this netting $143 705.52. The total amount turned into the state treasury was $137, ,5104l Kolb com mends the recently created department of pure food and drugs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
FARMERS
 MEET SATURDAY

Montgomery, December 1f.-(Special)- From reports that Commissioner of Az riculture Reuben F. Kolb has received from all sections of Alabama, the various county meetings which are scheduled to be held in Alabama next Saturday, De- cember 16, will be fruitful of good. At the meeting it is expected that pledges will be made by the farmers to reduce their cotton acreage by one-fourth, and that pledges be signed by the various planters that the great majority of their crop will be kept off the 1912 market until the farm. CTS can obtain such prices for their staple as are deemed satisfactory and just.
 Meetings will be held in every county of the state. The farmers at these meet ings will receive the promise of the state that $25 per bale will be advanced on every bale of cotton that is kept from the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
Entrance for Negroes

Montgomery, December 11.--(Spe- cial )-Within the next few months it is expected that the Alabama railroad commission will take under advise ment numerous complaints which have been brought to its attention relative to requiring all railroads to furnish a special "Jim Crow entrance for ne- groes at ali depots. Travelling men throughout the state, it seems, have been importuning the commissioners to take the question up and Associate Railroad Commissioner Frank N. Julian is expected to respond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
WILLIAM GARNER
 DIES ON SUNDAY

Montgomery, December 11.-(Spe- cial)-William Garner, banker and business man, and at one time, repre- sentative of Dale county in the legis- lature, died in Montgomery Sunday fol- lowing upon an operation at a local infirmary. He had been ill about six weeks, his wife accompanying him to Montgomery for treatment. Besides his widow he leaves one daughter and two sons, all of whom will be at the fu- neral, which is to be held in Ozark to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
State Is on Reserve

Montgomery, December 11.-(Spe- ciaI. )-Pending trial of Judge C. F. Camp of the Ensley inferior court on the charge that he is not entitled to office owing to his having failed to make bond, the state will take no part in the issue, according to intimation at the capitol It was thought that the comm monwealth would lend a hand in the case in view of the fact that eX- aminers for the state devoted some time to an investigation of the ac- counts of the office, but now 1t seems that the state is to let the courts "go it alone"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
Wedding Near GreenvilIe

Greenville, December 11.-tSpeciaL) At the home of the brides parents near here, Miss Saucer was welded to MT. Mark Smith Sunday afternoon. Dr. L. l.. Gwaltney officiated. Both the bride and groom are members of prom inent Butler county families. Those at tending the wedding from Greenville were MT. and Mrs. Pomp Sirmon, MT and Mrs. Wylie Calhoun, MT. J. P. Bry- son, Mrs. J. G. Reynolds, Sr, MT. Rob- ert Winkler and MT. Rossie McCann.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
GRAVES TO SPEAK
 AT STATE CAPITAL

Montgomery, December 11.-(Special.)- Arrangements have been completed in Montgomery for an address in this city early in January by Col. John Temple Graves of New York on the subject of the ratification of the arbitration treaties negotiated by the government with Great Britain and France. Colonel Graves is keenly interested in the movement, and is going about the country making speeches in interest of the ratification.
 The treaties have been ratified by Eng land and France, and now await the ae- ton of the United States Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
SMALL BOY HURT
 AT FORT DEPOSIT
Davis Jordan Struck on the Head By Brick Hurled By a
 Negro Sunday

Fort Deposit, December 1.-(Spe- cial )-Yesterday afternoon in front of Brooks & Co.'S store, Nose Watts, a burly negro man, threw brick into a crowd standing on the sidewalk. striking little Davis Jordan, the young est son of MT. and Mrs. I. NJ Jordan, in the forehead and inflicting an ugly wound about four inches long and knocking out one of his front teeth. He was lifted from the pavement in a bleeding and unconscious condition and carried to the store of Jordan & Gull breth where a physician was hastily summoned, who found it necessary to take several stitches in the wound of the boy.
 In the meantime about 100 enraged citizens gave chase to the fleeing black and at one time had him surrounded near the home of J. D. Lamar, but in some unaccountable manner he eluded his pursuers. It is alleged, however, that the negro was soon afterwards To- cated and captured in house near Five Points.
 The throwing of the missile was ab solutely without provocation. The lit tie fellow is at present resting fairly well, but is still in a precarious condi- tion.
 J. F. Hattemer, a lover of fine birds, returned from Birmingham yesterday wearing a smile and several blue rib bons. MT. Hattemer also won with his exhibit at the Birmingham Poultry show, over many exhibitors of fine birds throughout the state, a large, handsome silver cup for the best White Orphington cockerel
 MT Hattemer shipped by express this morning to Atlanta, Ga a pretty lot of fine birds to be placed on exhibition at a poultry show being held at that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
Insnectors Susnended

Montgomery. December n.-(Speciaf.)- On the ground that all Montgomery county cows att the present time are in a more or less frolicsome attitude, and that they are merrily running at large, the county board of revenue has indefin- itely suspended the inspectors who have been on the pay roll of the county. The inspectors, the revenue board concluoed could not find the cows. hence they could not fight the cattle tick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
Consolidate Properties

Montgomery, December 11.-(Spe- cial.)-According to a report going the rounds in Montgomery. Richard Tillis, owner and controller of the Montgom- cry Traction company and the Citizens Light and Power company, has under advisement the question of consolidat- ing the two properties under one man. 2gement For some time there have been rumors afloat to the effect that the two companies were to be sold, but according to MT. Tillis the rumor is url- founded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
Goes to Asylum

Anniston December 11.-(Special)-Ell Whitlock, who was convicted some time ago in the city court on charge of violating the prohibition laws, will be carried to the state insane asylum at Tuscaloosa. Young Whtlock has been to the asylum once before. and has again been declared insane just before begin hing his term of service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
Luna Park Damaged

New York, December I.--Fire, which for a time threatened to burn out the heart of Luna park, the great show place of Coney Island. ragged for an hour and a half late this afternoon, but was confined to the Luna park restaurant and an amusement resort djoining. Both these structures were practically de- stroyed at loss ranging from $50,000 to $50,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
Good Seed Cotton Crop

Greenville, December -(Special.) MT. J. s. Kern, a local business man and farmers. today states that he gath cred from one-half acre of land 1740 pounds of seed cotton. MT. Kern did not use any commercial fertilizer on this crop. only using stable fertilizer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
Peaceful Settlement

London, December n.-Meetings of the British railroad directors and representa- tives of the railroad workmens union have resulted in a peaceful settlement. The company granted a fair minor conces- sion but complete recognition of the unions has not been accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
Send Out Hunting Blanks

Montgomery. December 11.-(Specal.)-- Blanks which when filled out will be of ficiai hunting licenses for the year of 1912 are being sent out from the capitol by State Fish and Game Commissioner John H. Wallace, Jr. They go to the e probate judges of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
ROANOKE COLLEGE
 FIVE DEFEATED
WedOwee Team Wins Exciting Bas- ketball Contest-Phillips- Baird
 Wedding-Other Notes

Roanoke, December 1.-(Special.)-Th basketball team of Roanoke college, ac- companied by members of the faculty and a band of ''rooters," went to Wedowea Saturday, where they engaged the team of the Randolph County High school in spirited game A large crowd attended the first meet of these two teams and much enthusiasm prevailed. The score stood 15 to 12 in favor of the Wedowee boys. Another game is to be played in week or so, the contest to be pulled off on the Roanoke grounds. Both teams did some fine work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
New Portoffice at Hartford

Hartford, December It.. Especial. )-Hart- ford has a new postoffce, MT, J. B. Daughtry the postmaster having per- suaded the government of the necessity of having an up to date office. Entirely new fixtures have been installed within the past few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
Card of Thanks

Captain A. H. Ramage and family desire to thank their friends for the many kindnesses and sympathy shown them in their recent bereavement in the death of their wife and mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
Ne7vs of Ensley

Instead of holding the regular Christmas tree this year the Ensley l2llSs have decided to compile list of names of the needy of the city and with committee distribute the Christi mas presents and wares that the lodge will give away this year.
 By this plan the lodge hopes to elim- mate certain people who heretofore have gotten things off the tree but who were not needy and poor. The Eli5s desire to place their goods in the hands of those who are in need of assistance The things to be given away will be purchased with the funds derived fro II the recent minstrel show together with what is donated by the people of the city. All contributions toward this cause may be sent to or left at the lodge hall on Avenue F. Anyone know ing of a needy family or person will confer favor upon the committee by leaving the name at the hall on Ave- rue F.
 Recorder Lowry consumed a whole day in disposing Of the docket yester- day. Forty-two cases faced him. The police under the direction of Captain Ramage and Captain Donlin made war on the negro vagrantS on Seventeenth street and also arrested seven Greeks charged with gaming. Several $25 fines were imposed and the total fines as sessed amounted to $512.50.
 Practically every patrolman had one CT more arrests to his credit Several negro women charged with being vag- rants were fined S25 each. Several white men were fined for disorderly conduct Some of those arrested were discharged by the court.
 At St. Anthony's Catholic church Sunday night the second reception of the Holy Name society was held and congregation that taxed the capacity of the church was present to witness the ceremonies. Sixteen candidates were received into the society. which was or ganized October 22 of this year. Father OGrady of Pratt City, one of the most iorceful ministers of the state, preached an eloquent sermon to the society. His remarks of good advice to the menu bers of the society were closely fol- lowed The members of the society among other things, pledge themselves to refrain from foul and blasphemous language A delegation of about 90 people from Pratt City accompanied Father O'Grady to Ensley. The congre- gation joined in singing Nearer My God to Thee" The members of tfe society are enthusiastic over the work they are doing and it is expected that in a short time the 100 mark will be reached in membership.
 Ensley jail will be completed this week and tba nlace fOr the male and femal la
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12
PERJURY CHARGE
 AGAINST HOWLE
Alabama City Man Indicted By EtO- wah Grand Jury-Made ShOe-
 strings of Blanket

Gadsden, December 11.-(Special.)-J. T. Howle of Alabama City has been indicted by the Etowah county grand jury on a charge of perjury. Howle was arrested on Saturday night and made bond at | once for his release. The alleged per- jury was committed in connection with the trial of one Tom Cartee. also of Ala hama City, who was tried and convicted on charge of having violated the pro- hibition law.
 M. A. Wood, a justice of the peace of Altoona. is as progressive as any who hold this office in the larger cities. Wood, 1t is alleged, has been making settle ment out of court with those accused of crime whenever it was to his financial interest to do so. The grand jury has recommended that impeachment proceed ings be instituted against him. and this will no doubt be done at once.
 Because he cut up the new blankets in his cell while incarcerated in the new Jail, Lecil Griffin has been arrested for malicious mischief. Griffin was an in- mate of the jail on Saturday night, and it is claimed by the sheriff that while a
  to pieces, and the only explanation he would make was that he needed a pair of shoestrings and could find no other ma terial for making them.
 w. A. Weeks was arrested this morning on a charge of perjury preferred by the grand jury, and it is said that there are several more indictments of the same nature. The grand jury found itself very materially hampered by the lack of truth fitness of witnesses brought before it and proceeded to take action for the erad- ication of this evil.
 John Huffman, former patrolman on the city police force, has been indicted by the grand jury on a charge of vio- lsting the prohibition law, and was to- day arrested for the offense. He made bond in the sum of $1000. Huffman was an officer in the employ of the city off and on for a number of years and al- ways enjoyed a good reputation until last year. A charge of ntoxication was brought against him and after a trial by the council he was discharged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12

At the home of the brides mother a few miles from Roanoke, at 2:30 o'clock Sun day afternoon, Miss Bessie Phillips was married 10 MT. Posey l.. Baird, Rev. O. l.. Millican of Wadley officiating. A large number of friends of this excellent young couple Was present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12

Rev. s. l.. Dobbs, who was appointed at the recent session of the North Ala bama conference, a member of the com mission from this conference to cooper ate in the movement being made by Southern Methodists to build fine church in Washington City, left this afternoon to attend the first meeting of this com mittee in Birmingham Tuesday. From there he will proceed to DeKalb county to spend few days with relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12

Work on the new addition to the Ensley jail will be completed this week and the place fof the male and female white prisoners as well as the colorsd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12

Mrs. E. G. Firkins has just received news of the death of her mother, Mrs. Mary Mellor, which occurred at the lat ter's home in Buffalo, N. Y. The deceased was 90 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-12

tures-silk lined coats trimmed with velvet collars. ..4.. S35.00 Warmth without weight coats of Llama cloth :. $35.00 to $50.00.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
Must File Expenses.

People who are candidates for
nominations or for offices and who
fail to file expense accounts are prob
ably not aware that such omission
may act as a bar to them ever as
suming any Office until they comply
with the provisions of the act OF 1906,
according to George d. Thorn, chief
clerk of the department OF the Secre-
tary of the Commonwealth. THE act
of 1906" says Mr.. Thorn, provides
that an expense account must be filed
and the man who does not file an ac'
count is in danger of being estopped
from taking an oath of office until he
does so. A man who may have been
a candidate for nomination or an
office in 1908 and failed to file an eX'
pense account may be elected this
fall and yet when he comes to take
the oath of office he would be in dan
ger of being challenged. The only
way out would be to file an account
The law makes no exception between
successful and unsuccessful candi
dates.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-11-02
The Bishop and the Boy.

The late Bishop Williams OF Con.
necticut was very fond of children,
and 1t was always Joy to us young
sters when he came for his visit to my
fathers parish. His anecdotes and
stories enlivened the whole household
Once when he was staying with US be
told the following story:
One Sunday morning. just after
breakfast, repaired to the rectors
study, where was soon followed by
his little four.year-old son, who
climbed up on my knee and began to
talk. Suddenly the little fellow looked
up into my face and said: Bishop, do
90 want 10 see my piggy book?
Yes. indeed. said |. So the child
slid down and started to get the book
When halfway acioss the room sud.
den Idea seemed to strike him, and,
running back and putting one hand on
my knee, he looked up In my face and
shook his little forefinger at me, whls.
pering: Bissop. it's Sunday. We must
dc zis on ze y!"-Harpers Maga.
zine.