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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
CATERPlLLARS IN
 BULLOCK COUNTY

Montgomery, August 4.-(SpeciaD-Tf the receipt of cotton worm informa- ton is to be taken any indication of the plight of the cotton crop this year, the splendid cotton acreage in Alabama is on the verge of intense suffering. J. Nj. Ellis a prosperous merchant of Union Springs, Bullock county, was in the city today with tidings that more caterpilars art in the Bullock county crop than ever before in his experience, while similar cries are arising from all of the black black belt counties. Barbour county. however, has been the latest of the coun- ties to submit sample bugs to the state agricultural department, examina- tion of which is now being made at Au- hl,rn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
B|G MEETINGS AT ENSLEY AND WILLIAM
Local Option Speakers Will Be Busy Up to Close
 of Campaign

Two big rallies will be held tonight bv the local ortionists of Ensley and Vivian. Among the speakers will b.
 Jones C. Moore. Isadore Shapiro, F. J. 1 Staley and others. The Ensley precinct, which includes Wylam and FairYie~. IS possibly the largest precinct In the county in the number of votes cast. 1 The local optionists are confident or 1 carrying the precinct by large ma jority and two rousing meetings are anticipated.
 In addition 10 the speakers men, toned above some of the local leaders will make short addresses. The Ensley II eeting will be held In the city hall and the Wylam meeting in the haa or Warrior avenue.
 At ths local option headquarters the speakers bureau has been completed for the next two weeks. and the fol- lowing speakings will take place:
 Monday August T, Trussville. 7:So D. m.-Jones G. Moore, H. A. Elkourie, 1sa- dore Shapiro. Cunningham Hickman.
 Tuesday. August s, Leeds, 7:90 p. n1.- Jones c. Moore. H. A. Elkourie. Isadore Shapiro, Thomas J. Judge.
 Wednesday, August 9, Brookslde. 7:sO p. m.-Jomes G. Moore, R. D. Coffman. H. A. Elkourie, Charles O. O'Neal, Ben Leader Isadore Shapiro.
 Thursday, August 10 Newcastle, 7:50 D. m.-Jome c. Moore, H. A. ElSourie Isa- dore Shapiro, John T. Glover.
 Friday. August Ii, Bradford, 7;s0 p. m- Jones G. Moore, H. A. Elkourie, Isadore Shapiro, John T. Glover,
 Saturday August 12, Warrior, 10 a. m. Morris 1:S0 D. m, Mt. Pinson p. m.- Jones G. Moore, A. Latady, H. A. El- kourie. Isadore Shapiro, John T. Glover.
 Monday. August IA. Dolomte, 7:30 D. m Jones c. Moore. H. A. Elkourie, 1sa- core Shapiro, T. T. Huey.
 Tuesday. August 15, Palos, 7:S0 D. m.- JeEes G. Moore, Leon Friedman, John T. Clover H A. Elkourie.
 Wednesday, August Is, Short Creek Jones G. Moore, H. A. ElNourie, 1sadore Shapiro, George Ross.
 Thursday, August 1T, Gwins-Jones c. Moore. T. T. Huey, Isadore Shapiro, H. A. Elkourie.
 Friday, August IS. Johns-Jones c. Moore, H. A. Elkourie, Isadore Shapiro, Cunningham Hickman, John T. Glover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
Personals

The women of the Christian church will have an exchange on the lawn next l., the church this afternoon and evening snd serve ice cream and cake. They Will also serve home made bread, cakes ana pies. Every body is invited.
 pr. A. L. Gaston has returned from three weeks vacation.
 Mrs Jesse North Rowland was the win- uel of the diamond ring given away by Tyler x Reese.
 Mrs. H. W. Culpepper has returned from Georgia where she has been visiting relatives.
 Mrs. M L. Jones of Shelby, is the guest of Mrs. George w. Grosset.
 The firm of McWilliams x Holmes al EairNiew, has sold out their mercantile interests to MT. George Walwark, whose business at Ann street was destroyed b! fire recently. The bakery which was op erated by MT. Tyler, and which was als' destroyed by fire will be rebuilt at once l. F. Strong, contractor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
FARMER KILLED BY
 SOUTHERN TRAIN
Was at Work Blasting Slag at Holt When the Train Came
 Unawares

Tuscaloosa, August 4.-(special)-T. S. Pharis, q well known farmer living at El- berta City, was killed by the Warrior Southern train near Holt late yesterday afternoon. For some time a large force of men have been employed blasting slas and loading cars. which were run in the cut on several temporary tracks.
 While working there yesterday, MT. FhaIis met this death. It is supposed that he thought the approaching train vas on another track and the engineer saw hIn too late to avoid the accident Immediately after MT. Pharis was hurt he was placed on a special train and rushed to Tuscaloosa but died just be- fore thc city was reached. He is sur vived l'N widow and five small children The Tuscaloosa Mineral railroad award cd the contract for 75000 ties to Sam
 t'redn al and w. C. Kyle to be delivered within l2 months force of 150 men vii
 be put to work getting these ties, whicl are fo he of oak and pine, out at once | camp will be established between Hur | ricane creek and Brookwood, where mos | of the timber will be cut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
FIND DEAD NEGRESS
 IN COTTON PATCH

Montgomery, August 4.-(Special, l--Three regroes are locked up in the Montgomery county jail with the charge of an atro- oious murder lodged against them. The silling is supposed to have taken place last week. though not until yesterday was the fact discovered. when Deputy Sheriff "Bill' Frizzle of this city returned from a trip in the outer edges of the county where he found the decomposed body of an old negress hidden in clumr of tall cotton
 Neighbors of the old negress alege tha, she was fairly we'll fixed in a financial way, which is the deputy's theory of the cause of the murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
LIST CONDUCTORS
 FOR INSTITUTES
Conductors and Assistants Named for All Counties
 Except Sixteen

Montgomery. August 4.-(Special.)-- Conductors and assistants fof the teachers institutes which are to be conducted during the week beginning August 28 and during the week begin ounced by the state department ot education. Witl today's announcements all institute conductors and assistants have been announced for the CT coun t'es with the exception of 16.
 Today's list follows:
 WEEK BEGINNING AUGUST 2s.
 Choctaw-W. F. Osbo-n, conductor W. J. Dansby. assistant; Miss Lillian Scale, assistant.
 Clarke-A. F. Harman, conductor; F. 5. Pugh, assistant: Miss Cora Pearson, assistant; Mrs. Maude E. Truitt, as- ststant
 Butler--J. R. Rutland. conductor; ". [. Wills, assistant; E. L. Slough, as- sistant; Miss Inez McGaugh, assistant.
 Cullman-Spl lght Dowell, conductor Miss Raynor Tillman. assistant. W. B crumpton, IT,, assistant. Miss Margaret McAdory, drawing, assistant; Mrs. T. R. Walker music, assistant.
 Dale-W. R. Harrison, conductor; l.. M Wright, assistant; c. |. McCartha, assistant; Miss Frances Higgins, as sistant.
 Perry-A. A. Lyon. conductor; Miss Margaret Mcleod, assistant; Miss Nel- i'e Drake. assistant
 Talladega-D. A. McNeil. conductor; F. R. Murphy. assistant; Miss Louia Bradford assistant Miss Jessie Humphrey, assistant
 Walker-C. P, Glenn, conductor; Miss Posa Strickland, assistant; Daniel Har- Elon, assistant; Miss Mabel Rowlands, cssistant Mrs. Lillian T. Wall, assist ant.
 Elmore-L l.. Vann, conductor; A. K. Jones, assistant l.. E. Zock, assistant Miss Margaret McGaush assistant.
 Greene-A. F. Jackson,g conductor; Miss Cutie Boodworth.
 St. clair-T. B. Walker, condlle>or: J. o. Sturslivant, assistant: Miss Minnie Woodall, assistant Miss Vestal Inzer as- sfstant; Mrs. T. R. Walker, music as- sstant Miss Margaret McAdory, draw ing assistant.
 WEEK BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 4TH
 Blount--R. V. Algood, conductor: Miss Una Gilbert, assistant; Miss Margaret McAdory, assistant; W. B. Crumpton, Jr, assistant
 Monroe-J. R. Rutland, conductor: G. A. Harris. asstant Miss Margaret Me- Gaugh, assistant; Mrs. Maude E. Truitt. assistant
 Coffee-A. A. Lyon, conductor: F. M. Fleming, assistant, R. ]. H. Simmons, as- sistant; Miss Frances Higgins assistant
 andolph-Spright Dowel. conductor; J. L. Moulder, assistant; Miss Inez Me- Gaugh, assistant.
 Tuscaloosa J. H. Foster. conductor.
 Tike-Dr J. H. Phillips, conductor; Miss Loua Bradford, assistant; Miss Alice Sache, assistant.
 calhoun-D. R. Murphy, conductor: Charles M. Reinoehl, assistant; r. M Bostian, assistant.
 Marengo-W. c. Blasingame, conduc- tor, A. F. Jackson, assitant.. Miss Cora Pearson, assistant.
 Colbert-J. B. Murphy, conductor; Miss Louilie Powers, assistant; Miss Mary Miner. assistant
 Sumter-A. r. Harman, conductors Miss Sue Norton, assistant; Mrs. Eva T. Ar rlrgton, assistant
 Etowah--w. F. Stripln, conductor: w F. Turnipseed, assistant; Miss Gussie Riddle, assistant. Geneva-H. II. Holmes, conductor: B ! + Boyd, assistant; J. W. Steely assist ant Mrs. M. l.. Norton, assistant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
GENERAL CLEANING
 UP AT GADSDEN
Fire Destroys Roof of Residence. Plan Great Revival for
 October

Gadsdef, August 4.-(Special) )-Mayoi Bellenger announced today thai on Mon day the street force would begin the work of clearing private property of weeds where the owners had made no effort to do so. The city has cleaned all crossings and city property and has in- sisted that private owners must do llke- wise in the interest of the public health. There will also be some ditching done to carry water from private premises whers the owners have neglected to do so. The mayor is determined that the city shall be put in better sanitary condition and the announcement made today will un- ooubtedly be carried out.
 Fire from defective flue late yesterday evening burned the top story off house belonging to J. H. Coughlin on HaraicoE street. II was long run for the depart ment and when once on the ground the water pressure was so low that httie could be done until head of steam was secured and water pumped on the fire. The household goods were all removed and the loss will probably not exceed 5000.
 A great religious revival Is being ,,,anned for the month of October in this city. A large tent 70 by 14o rect has been secured and will be erected in the city mark at the foot of Broad street. A series Of meetings will be held in which all the churches VIII tdhc part. All tiic iIllHiSleiS and a number of the leading religious leaders of the city have the matter in lrand. Rev Munhall, the noted evangelis. Of Philadeiphia. has been secured to cor- duct the revival.
 There is movement on foot to bring to this city the proposed home fo. the
 aged and nfirm members of the order or
 Tlks Tt is proposed to use the Bellevue hotel and grounds for the purpose The
 national secretary of the order is in com munfcaton with local people in reference to the proposition and the chances arc very favorable that this site will be ss- lected.
 The city of Attalla is getting ready to put in it's proposed sewer system Tho pipe, for the purpose is now being TO- ceived and a force of men will be put 1 to work next week to lay it. It Is ex pected that abo Ut 150 men will be cm- | ployed to push the work as rapidly as 1 possible Beside the sewers some ex-
 tensive sidewalk improvements are also to be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
MONTGOMERY MUST
 DRINK, MUDDY WATER
Has River Water Main the Right of of Way Into the
 Cistern?

Montgomery, August 4.-(Special)- = Muddy water which the citizens have been drinking for the pas. week, for the first time in a score of years, is to some extent troubling the city health department. City Chemist B. A. Taylor. at the request of the med ical board of health, has rendered a report to the physicians on micro scopic and bacterolosical examination of the drinking fluid, but as yet the board has not announced any opinion in the matter.
 According to Chemist Taylor the wa ter has no disease bearing germs, de- spite the fact that there are more bac- teria in the water now than at any other time.
 The city is at loss to understand the muddiness of the wa ter, though the belief is entertained that water main from the river has found right of way to the cistern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
CHARLOTTE WATER
 FAMINE IS ENDED

Charlotte, N. C., August 4,-This city has had q rainfall lof 1.S4 inches in the past 24 hours and general conditions are favorable for continuation of the same kind of weather today. It was general all over the state. The rain here last night was the heaviest in the state. and on ac- count of the wide drain of the regular supply creek it is thought that it Will practically end the water troubles of the city. The water has been turned on Tor good now, and no fear is felt but that the crisis is passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, August 4.-G D. m.)-The weather continues showery and unsettled over much of the Atlantic, gulf, lake and central valley sections. The showers were more or less local in character. Tampa. Jacksonville and Raleigh reported 2i-hour totals exceeding an inch. The showers are the result of a barometric low in the upper lake states and d general high pres sure area extending along the Atlantic slope.
 It was slightly warmer today in cen- tral and northern Alabama, owing to absence of clouds or showers, but in most of the cotton belt stationary or slightly lower readings prevailed
 It will probably continue fair over Ala Lama Saturday,, with occasional thunder showers in very restricted localities. Summary of observations made as United States weather bureau stations, August 4, 1911:
 Temp ature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
TO SUBMIT REPORT
 ON MOBILE TYPHOID

Montgomery, August 4.--tSpecial - State Bacteriologlst P. B. Moss, wlio las been in Mobile for the past 10 days examining the typhoid fever sitn- ation there, has returned to Montgom- eiy, and is now preparing his report to be su omitted to the state health de- l3artmcnt. The bacteriologist is retj- cent in regard to his findings, thougfp l3e states thaG he has not yet bean aile to definitely locate, tho cause of the epidemic. Tn the neighborhood of l.. hacterioloeical examinations of |srecilnens of water and milk are now Icing made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
Woman's Body in Ravine

Cincinnati, August 1.-The mutilated body of all unidentified woman was found late today in a small ravine on the boundary of Cincinnati and Norwood, which adjoins this city on the northeast. The woman's head had been partially sey- cred. apparently with an axe, and the condition of the body indicated that she died comparatively recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
Pieayune Figures on Election

New Orleans. August 4-Complete re- turns from every county in Mississippi, as compiled by the Picayune, gives J. K. Vardaman majority over both Percy and Alexander in the recent senatorial race of 24, ,14j votes, According to these figures Vardaman boiled 76.O03. against .Alexander's 3o.6Sl and Perey's 2I,257. In the race for attorney general Ross Collins is given majority of 5o59 over Hudson, the incumbent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
Window D;spIay Cont est

Samuel Friedman, window trimmer for J. Rlach X Sons, has again been awarded first prize for the best display of mems s headwear in the United States and Can the American Halter, trade journal and Mir Friedman has just received notifica- tion from the judges that he was award ed first prize :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
Detective Burns in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Cal, August 4-William J. Burns, the detective credited with the ar rests of the McNamara brothers and or tie F.. McManigal, the alleged dynamite plotter, arrived in Los Angeles last night He said all evidence in connection with the explosion which wrecked the Los Angeles Times October l, 1910, was already in the possession of the local au- thorities, ~..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
Local Option Meetings

Much interest is being manifested Tn the meetings that will be held tonight In Enslev and Wylam, by the local op- tionists of the two localities. From all Indications a record breaking crowd Will be present. Jones c. Moore and other sneakers will be present and address inc voters of the imperial beat of the lrrperial county on the local option aues- ton.
 The sentiment for the well regulated saloon is growing everywhere, and II IS rredicted that the Ensley precinct or beat 45 will roll up the biggest majority fol local option of any precinct in the bounty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
Asked to File Statements

Chicago. August 4.-Creditors of the Peavey Grain company are asked to file ftemized statements of their clamis at the office of the company in a notice sent out today by Chairman Otmore of the creditors committee so that the affairs of the concern may be closed and debts be adjusted immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05

The above picture Is a representation of the booth that will be erected at the Alabama State Fair. to hold the state ex- hihits which will be gathered by the az ricultural department of the state under the supervision of Capt R. F. Kolb, cem- missioner of agriculture and industries.
 Captain Kob Is keenly interested in the exhibit and has agents out In the differ ent parts of the state collecting material that will exploit Alabama's wonderful resources.
 The booth will be 40 feet square and 60 feet high, and will be topped by life size figure of the goddess of agriculture, Ceres"
 The entire outside will be covered with corn and the inside with wheat and oats. This magnificent booth is divided into four separate departments each of which will show a splendid exhibit of diff ferent line of agriculture For instance,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 4.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Local showers Saturday and probably sunday; light to moderate variable winds.
 Tennessee: Generally fair weather. except probably local showers Saturday and Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05

one department will be devoted to cotton and cotton products. Another to grain of all kinds Another to fruit and truck ing crops, and one to the splendid forage crops of the state.
 One of the best features In connection with the exhibit will be the fact that Captain Kolb and the attaches of his de- partment-who are all experts-will be in attendance to meet the farmers who visit the State Fair and give them the benefit of their knowledge and experi- ence in improving and diversifying agri- cultural products.
 The exhibit as a whole promises to be one of which the entire state of Ala bama may justly feel proud. and will be a splendid manner of advertising the states advantages to the large number of homeseekers who are coming south from the northwest and middle west about this tine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
Local Data

LOcaI DaIa For the. 24 hours ending at D. m.'
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-11
eurma.. ollded Pauodn.

Raneooa. the principal city Of Burma.
grew up around the sacred spot on
which Is built the great Shoay Dagop
pngoda. one OF It's principal wonders.
"Rlsing TO n height OF $50 feet. its size
y greatly enhanced by the fact that Il
stands on an emlnence that Is itself 1863
feet above the ieyel OF the city" Snys
writer III Is coyessf With pure
gold from base TO summit. Rud oaea In
egssg generation this gold Is complete
~ renewed Us public subscription. Yet
throughout the lpterFgI lbr process OF
Fgllding gucs on pcpetnaiig pinGs
people who seek IN this way 10 express
their venecttioa aud 70 add to their
store ~ spiritual merit g,imb pp daily
with little hutiBrlng packets ~ gold
e, Z which they fasiep on some frlc
liuu OF It's grpaf surface Thpre II no
more picturesque slight udp5rd 10y u
han that OF group 81 ihpSP sitken
outlined high against It's
gold IN the act ~ contributing their
mali uunta 10 lts Spleudor The pngo.
IN itself has ~ interior. lt Is snlld
,tupa ~ brick raised over relic
'hamber"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-11

sunday while G. W. Goltry and
family we're returning from a trip
over into Oregon driving their auto,
they narrowly escaped a sreious ae'
cldent when the auto which was
being driven BY Mr G0ltry almost
collldsd with a special train on
the Vale branch Of the Oregon
Short Line.
The accident happened a. the
crossing about quarter Of a mile
west Of the Junction Of the Vale
branch with the main line Of the
Short Line road. Mr. Goitry states
mat they we're driving along about
five miles an hour a. he was well
acquainted With the road and knew
that the crossing gas a bad one. The
train vas coming down tbs grhde
toward the junction switch having
shut OF steam as there IL quite
a grade and they would Of eeessiiy
nave 10 stop al the switch 10 got
on the main line. Working no.
steam ana blowing ny whistle he
dld not hear or obseFys them pa,
az the auto was within ten feet
Of the engine. lie at once threw
on ths emergency brake and turning
che car 70 lhe right and 'sueceeded /
10 stopping u and clearing the
engine. Ehe coach steps on the
first coach however caught the car
and threw u sideways but did NOT
Jyertuyn H. The jar OF the coach
step ytFlkiBg the car threw Mrs.
ioltry. who was occupying the from
seat With him. out aud she suffered
few minor bruises. One wheel
~ the car and the nont end was
damaged 20 a considerable extent.
Pie train stopped and backing up
licked up the party and cook them
o Ontario
Other parties Ia another auto
Who were on The other side OF
be track state along with Mr. Col
~ that the train approached 'he
rossIug without any warning what
yor 10 "a whistle or bell There
'6re IN the car At the tims with
lr and Mrs. Goltry their two sons
nd Miss Bessie Curtis and as the Z
~ did not turn over no one but !
lfs, Goliry suffered anything but Z
mOmentary fright.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-11
PAYEHE WINS
SECOND GAkE
Emmett Shows Great Improvement
But Were Still Slightly outelasses
Score 4 20 IA Good cleaa,
Classy Game.

In the second game OF the league
series Sunday played between EN-
nett and Payette on the local dia-
mond Payette was the victor by a
score Of to /. The Emmett team
showed a great deal Of Improvement
IN their playing since the game
played a week ago with Payette at
Emmett but we're still slightly out.
classed
The attendance at the game was
good. the crowd was orderly and
the game was a good clean, snappy
game Of ball free from rag chew
ing" and other dlsagreeable fea.
lures that are sometimes e~ident.
The visitors were a little weak on
team work but just the same put up q
good article Of ball and did not get
a crouch on because they were de-
feated.
A nice crowd came down from En-
nett and also a number from New
Plymouth and Fruitland and Pay
cite will be glad to welcome them
again.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-05-11
Old Nan Of the Mountain.

The titlc "Old Man Of the Mountain"
was tlrs, applied To uaSSan Ten sab.
bal who founded a formidable dyDas.
Is ~ SYRIA \. d. iOtN lie was the
pyince ar cblcf 81 the sect OF the Mo
hammctahs llqyipg brtu banished
from his country 10 iopk M hlS abode
N Mount Lebanon aud gathered rVund
him a baud Of followers. who sou be.
tame the terror alike Of Christians,
Jews and Turks they paid the most
Implicit Obedience 20 bis commands
and believed that II they sacrificed
their lives for his sake they would be
rewarded with tue highest Joys OF
paradise For 200 years these "aSSas.
sins.@ as tRey called themselves. cou.
tiuued 20 be tee teyTpr ot the country
whenever their chisS. sae sold Man
OF the Mountain" considered sinASlf
injured be dispatched SOME Of bis as
sssSins secretly to murder the aggres
Sor. THIS Is the origin OF our use Of the
's"rd assassin for Il secret murderer.