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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
NEGRO ATTACKS
 WHITE FARMERS
McKinsie Kills Lowndes
 County Negro and Feeling Is High

Letohatchie, May 25.-(Special)- Jon Monday of this week young man named J. B. McKensie. son of W. E. words with a negro, Tennie Gray, relative of the negro Galloway. who started the race war of some years ago, and was himself killed.
 The negro Gray went around all day yesterday making threats against young McKinsie, saying that if he had had his gun Monday evening there would have been another Gresham case.
 Wednesday morning MT. McKinsie, Sr., and son met the negro Tennie Gray in the road when the older McKinsie asked him about cursing his son the day before, when the negro said, with an oath, that he did do 1t and that he would kill the white man, at the same time pulling his gun and advancing on young McKinsie, who was sitting on his horse, when the young McKinsie fired on him, the ball passing through the negro's head, killing him instantly
 Young McKinse surrendered him self to the sheriff and had his pre- liminary trial before Judge A. J. Jen- kins of this place and in accordance with the facts was discharged.
 It will be recalled that some years ago there was a race war at Sandy Ridge, seven miles from here, and that the state troops did duty for several days. Since that time there has been an undercurrent of bad feeling between the whites and blacks. The act that pre- cipitated the race riot was the killing of a white man named Mitchell Gresham by a negro named Galloway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
AUBURN HIGH'S
 GREATEST YEAR

Auburn May 25.-tSpecial.) .)-Graduating exercises of the Auburn High school were ieid last night, and were marked by d pro gramme which revealed scholarship and ability on the part of the pupils. Dr. c. A. Cary, president of the board of trus- sees, said In the course of a short al JrHss. made Just before the award oi diplomas, that the year mad been tee most successful of the schools histcry. ,te session just closed Is the first d'i- ;,g which the present principal, Profes- SCI Godbold, has served.
 T. D. Sanford of Opelika, delivered the graduating address. He pleaded for ad- hcrence to standards for which moral tru,hs were tue basis. He admonished tne graduates to seek character, rather than repu -ation
 The class exercises proper, the history, aoem, prophecy and valedictory, were re- .uarkably good. The graduates were James Hodge Drake, Frances Duncan, Lillian Sibley, Mary Belle Wise, Marga.- e. Duggar Mary Irons, Annie Terrell, I,.selle Wright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
GERARD TRUSTEES
 ELECT TEACHERS

Girard. May 25.-(Special.)-Th board of trustees of the Girard public schools held an adjourned meeting last night and, contrary to expectations, elected teachers for the ensuing year as follows:
 Superintendent-W. c. Hughes, re- elected.
 Central School-First grade, Miss Susie Love: second and third grades, Miss Ro- ell Crapps fourth grade, Miss Charlie Frank Carson; fifth and sixth grades, postponed until next meeting; seventh and eighth grades. Miss Myrtle Haines.
 North Girard School-First and Second grades, Miss Lillian Upshaw; third and fourth grades, Mis- Alice Coulter.
 Mrs. George c. Porter was elected mu- sic teacher for the schools. and Mis- El- ma Holland of Scale was elected elocu- ton teacher. For the colored schools Prof. A. A. Peters and the old faculty were reelected.
 The election last night resulted in some changes, but in only one instance was an applicant for reelection defeated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
COL. GORGAS ON
 VISIT ID MOTHER
Tuscaloosa Entertains Dis tinguished Visitor Who
 Receives Tulane Degree

Tuscaloosa, May 5-(Special. )-Col. ". c. Gorgas who, holds the important position of head of the sanita ton de- partment of the Panama canal, is in the city, visiting his mither Mrs. Amelia Cor gas at the university. Colonel Gorgas orary degree which was conferred on him by Tulane university.
 The board of education was in ses- sion yesterday and reelected the entire Tuscaloosa high school faculty. Prof. F. L. Grove, the principal of the high school, will spend the summer here and will assist Professor Foster in revising g the courses offered and remodeling the Stafford sch ool building.
 Charles Moffett of Birmingham, the efficient coach for the high school, has been presented with a beautiful watch fob by the Athletic association of the high school as an appreciation of the splendid service he has rendered.
 Lester Snow, one of the brightest young lawyers in Ala bama, has become a member of the well known law firm of Mckinley, Mcqueen x Hawkins, who have but recently opened up offices in Tuscaloosa. MT. Snow is a graduate of the university, has a degree in law from Yale and will be a decided acquisi tion to this already strong firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
MISS ELLIOTT AT
 MOBILE INSTITUTE

Anniston, May 25.-(Special)-T clos ing exercises of Noble institute took place last night before a large audience in the chapel of the institute. A pleasing variation of the established custom of having some distinguished man to ad- dress the class of young ladies was made in selecting Miss Sarah Barnwell Elliott, a noted authoress of Sewanee, Tenn, who spoke rather informally but delightfully."- to the graduates. Her subject was Ed ucation of Women"
 After vocal number by Mrs. Carthew- Yorston and selections by a male quar- let the diplomas were presented to the senior class composed of the following
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26

70 intense that thought should go mad, having not slept regularly for months past only at intervals, waking up now and then because of the burning and itching of my skin. Having read different testimonials of cures by the Cuticura Remedies, I decided to purchase box of Cuticura Ointment and lake of Cuticura Soap. After using them for . few days recognized a marked change in py condition. bought about two boxes of CtIticura Ointment and five cakes of Cutcura 6oap in all, and after few days was entirely lhoe from the itching and burning; My eczema Soap and Ointment daily. Hlreafter l VII never be without . cake of Cuticura Soap e my washstand. l hope you will publish my letter so that othe's may learn of Cutic,lfa Remedies and be cured" (Signedl David '. Shaw, fo Paymaster, Pier 55. N. R.. Nov York City. June 2, 1910.
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold throuGh- out the world. Potter, Drug x Chem, Corp, cole props, 139 Columbus Ave. Boston.
 A5-Mailed free samples of Cuticura Soap and Ointment. with 32-p. book on skin treatincnt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26

Gadsden. May 5-(Special )-The latest develonments in the reported sale or the old Chattanooga Southern railroad points to the theory that the sale IS i'iaue 'o the Tidewater Development company that is proposing to build transportation line between this district and Mopile. While the papers that have been hied here with the probate judge are under seal and not to be opened and recorded until June 1, there is an indorsement on the package that indicates the contents to be deed for the Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia railroad to the 1idewater This theory is practically confirmed by the admission of J. M. Dewberry of the Tidewater that negotiations are on for such purchase by his company.
 Robert Ryder was arrested this morn ing by the police and placed in jail on a charge of bribery. Ryder was arrested at one of the banks of the city just as he was about to cash check given him by D. A. Cowan on the representation that he could get several witnesses want ed in the Long case, wherein the defend- ant is charged with violation of the prohibition laws. Cowan entered into an agreement with Ryder and then turned the matter over to the police Ryder en- tered into written agreement to get the men out of the city for $25 each, there being two of them, and Cowan gave him check for $50. Ryder Is also charged with contempt of court
 H. R. Long, who was yesterday sem fenced to serve "A hours in jail for con- tempt of court for calling witness in police court a liar was released at noon today. His case. which was in progress and was stopped when the defendant was sent to jail. has been set for hear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
Washington and New York

Both cities and all other eastern places are conveniently and comforta- hlv reached by Southern railway
 Birmingham Special. leaving Bir- n,inpham 9:3O a. m., reaching Washing ton 10:40 a. m.. and New York 4:45 D. m., following day.
 Fast Mail, leaving Birmingham 4:25 n m. reaches Washington 10;30 D. m., following night, and NeW York a. m.
 Both trains are daily, are electrically ,irht.d throughout, carrying through Pullman cars. Dining car service all the way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
PERSONS TALK AT
 OPELIKA SCHOOL

cpelika, May a5.-(Special) )-The com niepcement exercises Of the Opelka pub lie schools were attended by large gath. efi7 g last nighs at the school auditorium. The exercises were very interesting, the programme being as follows: Invocation 1e Rev. w. D. Burkhead; chorus. "Wei- cone to Spring. (Ruoenstein); "saluta- toy, Sam Williams; Glass Poem,' . 's.il snces Galbraitn; Glass Phophecy,' Lille Belle Barnes; Glass History" Dar Ballard; piano solo, "Ihe Last Smile. , ..uoka Harris; Class Will" Helen Holt; ,a'edictory, Mary Crayton; piano duet, rMarche Russo, Mary Whittclsey and Ma guerite Williams: presentation of di5lt mas, Superintendent F. Hall; cho.- us "Lan6 of Dreams (Marzo); benedic- ton Dr. c. Ross Baker The annual atl-
 dress was delivered by Dr. A. A. Per sons, superint endent of Bessemer public ser ools, and was one of the abest ever heard.
 Ca June 1s a revival will begin at the First Methodist church. conducted by tire Pey. MT. Klein, an evangelist of Tennes- see. A revival begins some time in June, a. the Trinity Methodist church, in this city.
 tn event that was largely attended vae the commencement of the negro pub lie school, several white citizens of the
 py attending. The mayor of Opelika E. c. Palmer delivered the annual com r1encement address, nie subject being "Education." Prof. F. Hall, superintend- ent of tho city schools, awarded the di pblnas.
 T. D. Sanford of Opclika delivered the commencement. address at the Auburn IIi.n school last night. It was a notable a,.oress, the subject being Character 1.uilding."
 Dr C. Eoss Baker. pastor of the Firs. raItist church of this city, delivered tic commencement address last night at An dalusia. His subject vas, Success and lre Condition of It's Attainment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
EXERCISES FOR
 DEMOPOLIS HIGH

Dcmopolis, May z5.-(Special.) )--The commencement exercises of the Demopc- ;;s High school begin Sunday with the b"ecalaul cate sermon preached by Dr. Na.ter Floyd of New York, who is filling the pulpit of tho Presbyterian church kere for few weeks.
 The graduating exercises will take place at the Braswell theatre, Wednesday night, May 31. Dr. Henry Edmonds, pas tor of the First Presbyterian church Of Montgomery will deliver the address.
 Ur account of a change in the High st.1ool course from three to four years, there are only two graduates-Miss Verna French and Miss Louise Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL
 ENDS FINE YEAR

Tuscumbia, May 25.-(Special. )-An elab- crate and lengthy programme marked the closing exercises of St. Mary's Cath olic school. held Tuesday evening at the opera house. Especially fine was the essay ''Oft Quoted Lines From Tenny- son. by Miss Christina F'unke.
 Queen Flora's Day Dream an oper- etta, and two pleasing comedies, "The Modern Sewing Society," and Miss Will lis Will" were very pleasing. The ad- dress was delivered by MT. John E. De- loney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE N @ A AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY WSx9sM
T. A. c. LINE FILES
 DEEDS OF TRANSFER
Practically Assured That Tdewater Company Has Purchased Valuable Property Including the Old Chatta
 nooga Southern Railroad

ing tomorrow morning. The other men who were also charged with violation of the prohibition law with Long, Jim Nell son and Ernest Beard, and who were found guilty and sentenced to pay fines of s10o each and serve 50 days on the chain gang, have not been able to se- cure bond as yet, and are still confined in the city prison.
 A crowd of several hundred people went to Atlanta from this city and Att talla this morning on an excursion that was run over the Southern railroad by the way of Rome. Six coaches were required to carry the pleasure seekers and the crowd was so much larger than anticipated that the train was late in getting started. The return trip will be made tonight and the train will not ar rive in this city until after midnight.
 Chattanooga. May 25-On June 1 at Gadsden. Ala, papers will be recorded conveying the Tennessee. Alabama and Georgia railroad to the Tdewatcr De- velopment company which already owns the Tuscaloosa Belt line and proposes to extend 1t to Birmingham. This company also proposes, 1t is said to build a canal along the Warrior and Alabama rivers from Gadsden to Mobile, opening up a line direct from the Alabama coal and Iron helds to the sea.
 J. M. Dewberry. head of the Tidewater project in Birmingham, stated last night that he had no information of the pur- chase of the Tennessee. Alabama and Georgia line properties by the Tidewater interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26

severe skin eruptions on my face a n d s ca l D.
 At first I treated it as a trivial matter. B t after having used castillo soap. medicated wash- rags, cold cream, van ishing cream, etc, l
 found no relief what ever. After that, 1 diagnosed my case as eczema, because of it's dry, scaly appearance. The itching and burn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
LOST

Auto hub cap from Matheson car, with name Matheson on same. Reward if returned to Age Herald office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26

Week-End and Season Tickets to Chandler Springs. Clairmont Springs. Chalybeate Springs Meriwether White Sulphur Springs and Warm Springs, via A, B. X A.
 Tickets and full information, Union station. 6-24-cod-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
Aldbdmd Connencenents

young ladies: Misses Augusta Cobbs, Sarah Keith, Florrie Forshee, Julia Da- wis, Jamie Lou Beck, Kate Adair, Agnes Walters and Pattie Haynes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
THOUGHT HE SHOULD GO MAD
 WITH ECZEMA
On Face and Scalp. Dry, ScaIy,
 Itching and Burning. Used Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment and After a Few Days, Eczema Was Cured.

'I suffered from the early part of December until nearly the beginning of March with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-26
LEA GREER WINS
 TITLE ID LAND
  Much Disputed Case Finally Settled-BOy's RecOv- cry Marvellous

Anniston, May 25.-(Special.)-A suit in land litigation was settled before Judge Hugh D. Merrill in the circuit court yes- terday, which ends a series of legal con- tests which have lasted nearly 20 years The suit was brought by the heirs of Rich ard Bell. negro who lived in Birming- ham and who died several years ago. leaving considerable property. The de- fendant in the case was Lea Greer of this city, state convict inspector. who has been in possession of the land in dis pute for 19 years, and as a result of the decision of the court remains in undis- putcd possession of the land. The land is valuable tract lying in the Choccolocco valley and is now worth about $4000 The defendant was represented by Willett & Willett of this city, while the Bell heirs were represented by c. M. Alexander of Anniston and George w. Chamblee of Cha ii anooga.
 remarkable recovery is reported of a little boy at E,i1aton who was supposed to have been fatally injured by the kick of mule about 10 days ago. The boy is Felix, the little son of Everett Foster. who received such a terrible blow from the mules hoof that large piece of the skull over the right eye was removed Little hope was at first held out. but he IS now reported to be getting along nice- ly and will soon be we'll
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-26
NEW KIND OF INFANT SCHOOL
three RS" Are Cut Out and Children
Are Taught to Be Happy
Instead.


The man in the club had been talk
ing politics with a school Inspector.
until the gentleman declined to dis
cuss the subject any more
''We1l talk about the Youngsters
themselves. for a change" he said
DO you know that both In France and
Belgium reading. writing and aFithl
metic are being omitted from the sub
iects taught in infant school? The
children are simply taught to be hap
py instead And when they bring
their dinners TO school. the food has.
under the official regulations. to be
put into a basket, which must be la
beled at The school. and put on spe-
cial shelf In a clean, airy place. Fancy
such regulations herel Any old news
paper and any cupboard is good
enough for our children
In Germany, toys are provided for
play time. and all little children are
compelled 10 bring clean pocket hand
kerchief to school. and they must have
a bath once a week.
In Finland. the tiniest children are
taught to wash dolls, dust. sweep. look
after flowers, and Sc en-; and II some
Japanese schools a resting room with
a bed is provided. SO that over tired
children may have napl'-Answers,
London.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-26
MISS EMERSON WILL BE
ADMITTED TO ANN ARBoR

Mr. and Mrs d p Emerson re.
ceiYed ielegrara from the presi-
dent Of the state university OF Mich.
agan at Ann Arbor that their daught-
er Hiss Mary Lee Emerson had one
and one hair more points 10 her cred
It than was necessary 10 enroll in
the institution and that she had
been duly enrolled for special
course. Miss Emerson was debarred
from entrance In the school on ac-
count OF being too young and sent
her credits which entitle her 70 en-
trance al the age Of nineteen when
The age for enrolment as a special
student Is q years Miss Emerson
IS one Of the promising young wom-
en- or the city and has made several
exceptional records ia educational
work. She was the Youngest instruc-
tor IN state school last season and
made splendid teaching record
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-26
HAIR FOR SKIN GRATING
Applied in Chopped Form, 1t Is Found
to Be Good Substitute for
Ordinary Cuticle.

Chopped hair has been successfully
substituted for skin ia skin grating
BY the French surgeon. F. carnot. whc
has applied his method in many
eases. Il is based on the fact thar
tie cells Of the hair and its roots
are epidermic outgrowths and eau
easily be transformed into skin cells.
The Use Of hair not only does away
with the necessity OF taking skin from
other persons. which is a painful oper.
alton. but ii is said to be an improve.
ment as well. as it is strong an6
hardy. and being inared to a minimum
Of nutrition is able 70 thrive under
unlayorable conditions. sueh as pre-
vail where grating is necessary.
The manner Of performing the
operation is simple. a few hairs being
pulled from the head Of the patient
or OF q relative, an with the bulbous
root removed the freshest or newest
parts are cut into small pieces ID aa
to form a coarse powder This pow
der is then strewn over the surface
Of the wound and a prorr bandage
applied.
Within a week white spots appear
on the surface. rapidly increasing il
size. The spots extend aud thicbpn
and finally form perfect new sSiD.
Popular Mechanics.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-26
Husband too Familiar
With Spirit Folks

Bartlesyille, Sept 26.-The ques-
ton Of just how often and how late
husband should visit married wo-
man not his wife in search for knowl-
edge spiritual is to be decided by
District Judge Hudson III j suit filed
before him BY ". F. Crane, asking
divorce from his wife, Mollie.
Cranes petition alleges that his
wife became insanely jealous because
Of certain acts incident to his spir-
iiualistic studies accused him Of in
fidelity and tiiat altogether life with
her became intolerable.
A cross pedtion filed BY Mrs
Crane declares that her life has been
made unhappy for two years by his
continued clandestine seances with
the spiritualistieally inclined woman
in question and says further that
Crane has succeeded in spending
some $1,000 they had saved. she al.
leges that recently he ceased work,
declaring he had been thoroughly de-
yeloped in the lower Of ordinary de-
gree Of spiritualism, and is now be-
ing perfected in the higher develop
ments OF in other words in Jumping
into the king row"
she does not object TO the divorce
but asks that she be given posses
sion OF the child
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-26
THE MAJEsTrC THEATER.
Program Tonight
MOTION PICTURES.

The Doctor Kno-All Comedy and
views Of Paris, Comedy.
Two unknown reels.
Vaudeville.
Clifford and Moore in blackfaee
comedy: singing, talking and dane
ing.
Buy D Majestic ticket and you get
a rebate ticket to the orpheum for
cents OF apply on l5c ticket
Miss Decker will play the music
vaudeville and The pictures.
Cooling fans running all the time.
House well ventilated and disinfected
throughout
Doors open at 1920 D. m. First
show starts 1880. Now come early.
Prices IOc and 15c at night shows
at the Majestic.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-26
ATTACKS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.

A severe attack on school principal,
Chas. b. Allan, Of Sylvania, Ga, is
thus told BY him. For more than
three years" be writes. 7 suffered in
describable torture from rheumatism,
liver and stomach trouble and diseas-
Ell kidneys. All remedies failed till
used Electric Bitters. but four bottles
cured me completely" Such results
are common. Thousands bless them
for curing stomach trouble. female
complaint kidney disorders, bilious
ness. and for new health and vigor.
Try them. Only SOC at Brown & Co.
d& "
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-26
oReAsum rAEAreR.

Love in the Hnis A comedy
drama Of the Kentucky hills
Then You1l Remember Me
Through Jealous Eyes
Vaudeville.
The Musical Ruths in complete
change ia their musical numbers
and wardrobe Don't fail to hear
this high class act.
All cars stop in front Of the Or
pheum during show hours.
Matinee every day at 2:s0 D. m
to 4:so .. m.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-26
Additional Local

II yau want to buy, sell or trade in
real estate. read our ad in todaS's
paper, jenkins & Major. 22-dtf
We get a shipment Of fish and oys-
ters three times week, always
fresh, Fred's Chophouse. 25-6t
WANTED-Two nicely furnished
light housekeeping roome by young
couple. No children. Phone 9ss. 2s-3
Another large sb 1ent Of tailor.
ed pattern and street hats arrived
at the Bon Ton Millinery 2s-3t
J. I. Pritchett Of the vicinity OF
Duncan was here today visiting with
ola friends. Mr.. Pritchett visited
with E. ]. Hubbard. H. F. Martin and
other Chickasha men whom he had
not seen for the past twenty years.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-26
lanorant cItg EoIks.

CIIy Niece IFepTOVInglFl Fl-Jnclo
Wayback, why do you pour your coffee
into the saucer before drinking itg
Uncle Wayback-To cool it. The
more air surface you give It. the quick.
or it coois. Guess these ere city
schools don't teach much science. do
theyg-New York Weekly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-26
MAKING PROGRESS ON
NEW o. c. STATION

Work on the new Oklahoma Cen
trail station is progressing rapidly
The foundation work is finished and
the brick and frame contract has
been started The new depot build-
ing win be one Of the handsomest
'Eailroad stations in the state when
completed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs J. D. skidmore o.
Hollis, are in the city visiting with
relatives. They accompanied home
Mrs. P. G. Power who has been their
guest for the past two weeks.