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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
BOOKER T. WILL
 TALK TO TEACHERS

Tuskegee, July 2-(Special. )-In addition to the regular work of the negro teach CTS during the state institute week at Tuskegee institute, from July 10 to July I15 there will be several important fea- lures of interest and advantage 10 those who are in attendance. First of all, Booker T. Washington is to be present and speak to the teachers each day on such subjects as: 1. The relation of the teacher to the community in which he lives. 2. The permanency of the teacher in the community
 8. The interlnking of the classroom work with the industries of the com munity.
 As is usual, these talks will be prac- tical and of such nature that the teach- CTS will greatly profit by following the advice given.
 A second feature is a conference of principals and other strong teachers among the negroes, on methods Of con ducting teachers institutes, teachers reading circles and teachers improvement clubs Many of those who attend this conference hope to prepare themselves that they may be able to meet the de- mands of the state superintendent as institute conductors at some time in the future.
 A third special feature is that of daily visits to the Children's House, the sixth graded school, which is connected with Tuskegee institute. Those who are in attendance may be able to observe regu- lar grade work being done along with classes In sewing, cooking, carpentry and gardening with the children from the first to the sixth grade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
DEAN WHITE IN CHARGE OF SCHOOL  Trustees Will EndeavOr to Secure One of the Best
 Men in the South

Anniston, July 2.-(Special )-According to a statement made by Prof. w. A. White. dean of the faculty of the Ala hama Presbyterian College for Men in this city, there will probably be another meeting of the board of trustees of the Anniston school within two or three weeks to elect the successor of pr. John w. Stagg, whose resignation was recently accepted by the board.
 MT. White says, however, that this matter is uncertain. The board has 8 man in mind for the place, he says. but nothing definite has been done as yet ident, it being the desire of the. board to secure one of the ablest men In the Southern Presbyterian church, as the local college has developed to such an extent that the position of president carries with 1t a great deal of responsibility.
 Professor White says that so far as he knows pr. Richard Orme Finn, the noted Atlanta clergyman, who was mentioned in this connection, will not be chosen. In the interim pending the election of a president of the school, Mir White
 
 5 the institution as acting president, a position .which he is enfinently qualified to fill.
 Even in the event another man is not chosen before the college season opens in September Annistonians would be pleased to see the school remain in the hands of MT. White, whose name has been mentioned unofficially in connec- ton with the presidency He was for several years principal of the Anniston Training School for Boys, and his work was highly successful, resulting in his immediate election as dean of the col 1ege faculty when that school was To- cated here. He is a graduate of Van derblt with the master degree, and has been a positive citizen in Anniston for several years.
 Tine Anniston institution has had a remarkable growth and a notable in- crease in attendance next year is prom ised. Pro. George Lang and Prof. c. D. Allen continue on the road in the irf- terest of new students and reports which they have sent home are to the effect that they are meeting with encourage meht in every section of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
JUDGE SPEAKE TO
 HOLD EXTRA TERM

Cullman, July 2.-(Specal. lowing to the condition of things, growing more out of the agitation of blind tgerism," Judge Speake has been call ed upon to call and hold a special term of the circuit court in this county, be- ginning at as early date as possible. Judge Speake was communicated with on the subject and it is said that he consented to hold the session providing that conditions here demanded it, and that he would send Solicitor Almon to make an investigation which he did and it is said that after hearing of the evidences that official recommended that the court be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
SELMA CALLS K
 MASS MEETING
Will Arrange for Fair and Good Roads Convention and Invite
 President Taft

Selma. July 2.-(Special)-A committee from the Selma Chamber of Commerce. the Central Alabama Fair association and the Dallas County Good Roads associa- tion yesterday morning issued call for a mass meeting of the residents of Selma and Dallas county, to be held at the courthouse on Tuesday, July II. The meeting will be for the purpose of dis cussing the fair, which will be put on by the Central Alabama Fair associa- tion and the annual convention of the Alabama Good Roads convention, which will convene here the latter part of De- tober It Is expected that the meeting will be largely attended. The mass meet ing will also forward an urgent invi- tation to President William Howard Taft to pay Selma a visit during the days the fair and good roads convention is to be held here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
K|BbY FACES
 ARSON CHARGE Cullman Incendiary Fires Cause Arrest of PrOmi-
 nent Young Man

Cullman, July 2.-(Special.)--Ca Kibby. a young man who was reared in Cullman, and who has just returned short time ago from the United States navy. where he spent four years in the service, has been arrested and placed in jail on suspicion of being guilty of one of the most serious of charges, that of arson.
 The arrest is in connection with the disastrous fire which occurred here last Thursday night when the large livery barn owned by J. M Bright and it's contents, including more than dozen head of horses were burned up. The building known as the Graves hotel and several other buildings in close proX- unity of the stable was also burned, entailing a loss of several thousand dol lars, with comparatively no insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
MARSHALL CARNEY
 DIES AT ATMORE

Mobile, July 2.-tSpecial.) .)--William Marshall Carney, pioneer lumberman and turpentine operator, expired at At more, Ala, today, aged S8 years
 He was a native of North Carolina, and had been a resident of this sec ton of Alabama since 1856. having come to Mobile in that year.
 Mir Carney was widely known throughout Alabama and to the lum- Der and naval stores interests through out the south. The funeral services will be held at Atmore tomorrow and the remains will be brought to Mobile for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
DEFIANTLY
 OPPOSE LORDS VETO BILL,

London, July 2.-(Special )-The Union- ist leaders have decided to fight the lord $ veto bill to the death, and to compel the government to appoint enough new peers to pass it, if they have the nerve and the power.
 This conclusion has been reached at conferences between the leaders of the unionists in the lords and commons. They have decided to force deadlock on the bill and will thus oblige the government to resort to a creation of peers. The re- port of the proceedings at the unionist conference that has been issued says:
 Tt has been decided to press on the government in the house of lords, with the fullest power of the majority, amend- ments to the parliament bill, excluding from the operation of that measure pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03

posals involving constitutional changes On the certain rejection of these amend ments by ministrialists in the house of commons, they will, it is now under stood. be insisted on by unionist peers. A complete deadlock between the two houses is thus in clear prospect: and the re- sponsibility of dealing with a situation of the utmost gravity will be thrown upon the government. Whether a propagation oi parliament and new session, with the reintroduction of the parliament bill, would be necessary or not MT. Asquith must then, it is assumed, disclose the position of the government. as to the cre- alton of new peers This eventuality has, Of course, been fully considered by the unlonist leaders, and it is their deliberate opinion that the parliament bill, regarded as the means for passage of a home rule bill, should be resisted in this manner and to this point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
Pythian Officers

Red Bay, July Special )-The following are the names of officers elected last night by the local camp, Knights of Pythias, at this place: w. J. Hand, chancellor commander; N. A. Smith, vice commander; w. D. Low cry prelate w. B. Green, keeper of records and seal W. R. Johnson, mas ter finance; J. l. McNeely, master at arms; !. T. Beasley, master work; Dr.. J. D. Gray. inner guard, and s. T. Smith, outer guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
A Compliment

From the WashingtOn Post.
 Senator Depew at 8 dinner in his honor in New York said. of his notable ora torical gift:
 q have received many compliments on my skill at after-dinner speaking, bu, the naivest compliment of all came from an upstate farmer.
 Senator, said he, you might have typhoit and recover; you might have pneumonia and recover: you might have yellow fever and recover but if you ever getl lockjaw you'd bust"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
Mime. Heink's Son Weds

Chicago, July 2.-Hans. Schumann- Feink, son of the noted grand opera singer, Mime. SchumannH Heink, while here today married Miss Zelda Lima Marker of Evansville, Ind, a pianiste. The bride has appeared as accompanist for Mir. Schumann- Heink on one of his tours. The bride is 22 years old and her hus- band gave his age as 24
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
.DR. WHEELER DIES
 IN HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, July 2-(Special )-Dr. W. c. Wheeler, aged 70 years, past grand master of the Odd Fellows of Ala bama, health officer of Madison county, and prominent among Confederate vet erans of this section, died today. He was surgeon of an Alabama regiment in the civil war. He leaves widow and four children, Camp Wheeler and George Wheeler of Greenville, Miss; Mrs. w. E. Metthews of Montgomery, and Ruth Wheeler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE TO THE SEASHORE VIA
 A. B. & A, R. R.

Sleeper leaves Birmingham 4:45 p. m. every Saturday, commencing June 24th, run ming through to Brunswick, connecting with steamer for St. Simon Island. Ten-day ticket $13.50. Season rate ,18.1O.
 Further information A., B. & A. office or Union station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
Paper Cups to Boost St. Louis

From the St. Louis Republic.
 The Business Mems league has originat- ed a new medium for advertising St. Louis. Taking advantage of the cam paisn for sanitary improvements and the of the individual drinking cup, the league has had fashioned distinctive paper cups, which are being distributed throughout the city On one side in large red letters is printed: Drink in the far' about St Louis printed on the other side as you use this cup
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
JAS. H. FINDER

Fills occulists' prescriptions for eye glasses right. He puts a finish on his eye glasses that many opticians find it difficult to equal-the touch of the artist. 306 N. Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-03

You can always get a room with private bath at the Bir- mingham Hotel.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-12-14
LABOR LEADERS
CONDEMN CRIME
American Federation Committee
Issues Statement.

Washington, Dec. S.-Branding John
j. and James b. Mcnamara as "recre-
ant to the good name and high ideals
of labor" and expressing the satisfas-
ton of organized labor that the "cul-
prits have been commensurately pun
ished for their crime" the Mcnamara
ways and means committee Of the
American Federation OF Labor. after a
two-day conference here. issued q
statement vigorously ~condemning the
McNamaras for their "inhumanity'
and declaring that organized labor
shorld not be held either legally or
morally responsible for the crimes OF
an individual member"
The labor leaders assert that they
"will welcome any investigation which
either federal or state courts may I'M
dertake."
AS to their knowledge of the crime
to which the McNamaras confessed
the committee in its statement as.
serts:
I'VE here and now, individually and
collectively. declare that the first init
nation OF their guilt was conveyed by
their confessions"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-12-14

DIR. 4. S. Bugbee, the well known
eye specialist of Minneapolis, will be at
Commercial Hotel, Webster, S. D., on
Tuesday. December 10. Eyes care
fully examined and glasses made that
(WILL FIT.) Special attention to
relief Of headaches and other nervous
troubles by proper fitting Of glasses.
Cross eyes Strengthened.
Just the readingsl of wit and humor
Of Mr.. Harold X. P. Cornish is worth
the price Of admission, and then think
of Glees, Mandolin Club, String Trio,
tenor solos; piano solos, and violin
solos all thrown in extra. Don't fail
to hear the Huron College Glee and
Mandolin Club at Coteau opera house,
Wednesday, December 10th.
Prof. w. A. Thompson, Of Webster,
has accepted the position Of superin-
tsndent Of The Clark schools. a posi-
ton recently made vacant by the death
Of j. j.. Hatteberg. Mr.. Thompson
ranks as one Of the leading educators
IN the state, and the Clark board of
education can rest assured that its
selection was . wise me- -Milbank
Review,
Alex Highland. cashier Of the First
state Bank Of Pierpont, accompanied
by MT. Dickenson. was IN Langford
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-12-14
ALASKAN PROBE DROPPED
Report Of Controller Bay Committee
Approved by House.

Washington, Dec. 10.-A formal re-
port to the house from the commit
tee on expenditures in the interior de-
partment dismisses from congression-
al consideration the Controller bay
charges, the keystone OF which was
the widely quoted Dick to Dick" letter.
and the accusation that Richard s.
Ryac was acquiring a monopoly of
valuable Alaska harbor rights.
The committees action was based
on the recommendation OF Louis d.
Brandeis and Amos Pinchot. counsel
for the committee. and a speech of
Secretary of the Interior Fisher, which
the committee regarded as voiclng a
change In the administration's atti-
tude toward Alaska.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-12-14
CHINESE REGENT HAS QUIT
Empress Dowager Issues EdIct An
ncuncinq Resignation.

Picking, Dec IAN edict announc-
Ing the resignation OF the regent,
Prince Chun. was issued by the en-
press dowager. II is signed by mem
bers OF the cabinet and points out
that the administration has been un-
popular and that q constitutional gov
eminent has not yet been established,
explaining this by the fact that COM
plications had thrown the country i'm
to turmoil. The regent regrets that
his repentance came too late and
feels that II he continued in power his
commands would soon be disregarded
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-12-14

We desire to express our deep appre-
citation of the kindly services and
sympathy OF friends in our recent be-
rAavement. and wish especially to
thank Mrs Anderson. Mrs Hyde. Mr.
Ross and Mr. Happe who constituted
the choir on the occasion Of the funer-
al of our father. and to his comrads,
L. W. Scripture. BENZ. Fish. VIM.
McElderry. Hugh Jones. j. A. Mo.
Kibben and n. w. Rowlee who acted
as rail- bearers
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-12-14

Christmas shoppers will find the best of stocks to
select from in Webster.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-25
CURED ITCHING AND BURNING

Il was taken with the itch in April,
1904. and used most everything. !.
had friend pay me visit from
Cumberland, and she advised me to
use Cuticura Remedies which I did.
The cure was certainly quick, and 1
use them to this day. had 1t terri
bly, under my knees. only used one
box Of pills, but two boxes Of Cuti-
cura Ointment, and use the Cuti-
cura Soap all the time. 1 hope this
will benefit others, as it has me, after
DR.. --- and others could do moth
ing for me-" (Signed) Miss Lu John
son. 1923 Ninth St., N. W., Wash
ington. D. c., April 3, 1910.
In later letter Miss Johnson adds:
THE trouble began with an eruption
under my knees. and extended up
wards toward my waist, until l was
not able to sit down. 1t kept a con-
slant itching and burning all the time,
night and day. I went to my doctor,
but he could do me no good after l
do not know how many medicines he
gave me, and then told me would
be compelled to go to a skin special
ist. which positively refused to do.
cried all the time. Finally l made
up my mind to try Cuticura Rem
edies. and tried Cuticura Pills, Oint-
ment and Soap. and was entirely
cured of the itching three days after
I started using them. The healing
took about eight days. I consider
Cuticura Remedies marvellous, and
would recommend them everywhere"
Cuticura Remedies are sold through
out the world. Send to Potter Drug
& Chem. Corp. Boston. for free book
on skin afiictions.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-25
CLAIMS KISS is DETESTABLE
Or. John m. Godson In Lecture De-
eIares osculatory Greeting Causes
Spread Of Diseases.

Chicago.-"Kiss and make up" will
be no longer the favorite method of
reconciliation between sweethearts
who have had falling out II the ad-
vice of DIR. John NJ. Dodson given at
lecture the other night in the Public
Library is followed
kissing" said DR.. Dodson, "is a de-
testable practice and most dangerous
From It l believe the extraordinary
spread of diseases in our public
schools is directly traceable. especial.
ly at the beginning of the year when
the natural exuberance of childhood
leads the children to greet each other
in an osculatory manner and by the
communication of discharge from nose
and mouth spreading the infection.
II think 1t is the function of parents
to discourage these outbreaks in their
very inception. Every parent should
be his own health officer"
Cease to scrub and spoil the child"
was another piece Of advice the lectur.
er gave to parents. You can't teach
child good habits too early" he
said. Bathing is the very best one
with which to begin. Battle the child
every day and see that the practice
Is kept up when 1t gets old enough
to care for itself. The bathtub and
the tooth brush are two things the
English ard the Americans have In
common. though they may differ In
other respects
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-25

cgain. I don't know how to express
ny thanks for the good it has done me
End l hope all suffering women will
rive Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound trial 1t was worth its
weight in gold. Mrs. J. p. ENDLICH.
R. +. D. No. Z, Erie, Pa.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number Of actual cures
Of female diseases we know of, and
thousands of voluntary testimonials
are on file in the Pinkham laboratory
at Lynn, Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form Of
female complaints, such as inflamma-
ton, liberation, displacements, fibroid
tumors, Irregularities, periodic pains,
backache, indigestion and nervous
prostration. Every suffering woman
oweJ 1t to herself to give Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound trial.
If You want special advice write
Mrs, Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for It.
It Is free and always helpful.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-25
HOBBLE SKIRT ON A LADDER
Garment Proves Its Worth to Woman
Who Is Inadvertently Locked in
Department Store.

Buffalo, N. Y.-The spectacle of a
woman descending ladder from an
upper story Of big department store
provided entertainment for several hun
dred people.
When the excitement was over a
policeman remarked:
1.-The hobble skirt is indicated. It's
a great thing for a woman on a lad
der
Patrolman Pike saw the woman at
an upper window Of the store, late in
the evening. She was crying hysteri-
cally and trying to attract the atten-
ton of persons in the street.
A long ladder was secured near by.
The officer started to go up. but the
woman waved him back.
"FI come down alone" she said, and
she did. the crowd cheering as she gin.
gerly picked her way down the 55-foot
ladder. She proved to be an employe
who had been inadvertently locked in
by the watchman.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-25
Stanton Collection Cause Lively
Competition In Gotham.

New York.-Several record prices
for stamps were paid at the sale of
the collection Of United States stamps
r. Stanton, a copper-mining expert OF
this city. This is expected to be the
most important stamp sale of the pres
ent season, the collection being valued
at about 100000.
An uncanceled five-cent st. Louis
postmaster provisional issue of 1S46
on grayish paper brought 1850 and a
cancelled five-cent issue of 1S45 on
greenish paper s1O1. A two-cent blue
Annapolis, with no trace of cancella-
ton, went for $240, and an unlisted
five-cent red Kittaning. Pa, letter
sheet for S25.
OF the general issues n used ID
cent brown and blue issue of 1857,
with the picture inverted, brought the
highest price, $235, and 1t was closely
followed by the two-cent carmine and
black of 1901, with center inverted.
which realized $200.5O. A 24-cent
green and violet issue Of 1869, picture
inverted, used copy, fetched $50. A
Z4-Cent lilac, unused, issue Vi looi-oV'
sold for s142; Cancelled 30-cent or
ange of the same issue S105. and an
unused 90-cent blue, also Of the same
issue, s1S6.
Among the other specimens Of the
general issues were strip of three
of the ten-cent black Of 1S47. Cancelled
in red. s46.5o; right diagonal half OF
the 12-cent of 1876, used as six-cent.
on entire original envelope, s27; three
cent red of 1861. August Issue, un-
used, s21; a 24-cent green and violet,
issue of 1869, picture inverted. used
copy, $3.50: 30-cent blue and carmine
of 1869. without grill. mint block OF
four, $50; four-cent blue OF 1893.
error in the color. unused copy. $3s;
six-cent brown Of 1895, with water
mark. ~. 8. I. r." used copy, $50.
Among the stamps issued for the
use of the various departments at
Washington, strip Of Ave $20-state
brought $205. The Carrier stamps In
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-25
RECORD PRICES FOR STAMPS

cluded a fine copy of the three-cent
New York, 1912, on original cover and
Cancelled in red. New York, December
"a. cts" showing that it was used as
two-cent stamp, $s5; block of IL
three-cent blue. issue of 1912, unused,
$3.50. and one-cent black envelope
stamp of Philadelphia, 1851, 500.
The sale will be continued today. It
is expected that the collection will re-
alize about 100000, making 1t the most
important so far of the present season.
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-25
IF YOU HAVE A SICkLY
YOUNGSTER TRY THIS FREE

without sickness in the house now ana
then is rare. and SO 1t is important that
the head OF the house should know what
to do In the little emergencies that arise
A child with a serious ailment needs a
doctor. 1t is true. but in the majority of
instances. as any doctor knows. the child
suffers from some intestinal trouble
usually constipation.
There is no sense in giving It a pill or
z remedy containing an opiate. nor Is
flushing of the bowels to be always rec
ommended Rather give 1t a small dose
OF a mild, gentle laxative tonic like DR..
CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin. which, by clean
Gilpin observer., 1911-05-25
SUGGEST IT.

Next time you're out with friends,
and you're all wondering what you
can drink to quench the thirst-some-
thing that you'll all enjoy-suggest
COCA-COLA.
Everyone will thank you for an in.
production to the most delicious. re-
freshing and thirst-quenching beverage
that anyone could drink. It is cool
ing-relieves fatigue and Just hits the
dry spot. At soda-fountains or carbon
ated in bottles-5c everywhere.
AS to its wholesomeness-w to
the COCA-COLA CO., Atlanta. Ca, for
copy Of their booklet, "The Truth
About COCA-COLA"-compiled by au.
thorities.