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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
BADHAM ID HEAD { THE COUNTRY CLUB Will Be Elected President At the Meeting Next
 Monday

Henry L. Badham. a prominent citizen of Birmingham, will be formally elected president of the Country club next Mon day. He has been nominated by a com- mittee charged with that duty and his selection will be ratified by the directors at the annual meeting to be held at that time. In addition to MT. Badham there will be elected all the officers for the en- suing year.
 Mir Badham is now vice president of the Country club, and his elevation to the head of that social organization is in ac- rordance with a precedent long established tc elect vice presidents to that position z In addition to the officers all the direct CTS oF-thesy earazwiils i,eseieeteti, and then the standing committees will be named.
 Secretary Mcdowell of the Country club has arranged to serve the officers a din- rer Monday night at which time they will transact some very important busi- ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
COMPETE FOR PERCY
 ORATORY PRIZE

This evening at s o'clock, in the audi torium of Howard college, four students representing the Franklin and Philo- mathic literary societies, will contest for the Walker Percy prize in oratory. The speeches of the contestants will richly repay visitors for the gift of an evening. while additional interest will be lent the occasion from the distinction and popu- larity of the gentleman to whose liber- ality the csllege is indebted for this prize. A cordial invitation is extended to all friends to be present promptly at s o'clock
 The judges selected are Hon. F. H. Cabanss, Hon. J. F. Thompson and Prof. Spright Dowell. It is hoped that Mr. Percy will in person present the hand some reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

the people of Haleyville, the largest town in the county, to the importance of first class school facilities and when the coun- ty school was lost the people determined to have a high school any way. The s15,Oo0 building was the result.
 Haleyvile stands on the crest CT Ala hama. It's altitude is more than 14G0 feet. From the center square of the town the water drains naturally into three great watersheds, north into the Tennessee val lev south and east into the Warrior basin and west into the Tombigbee basin.
 This section is the fruit orchard of Ala bama and this industry is being rapidly developed on a large scale. Contributory to Haleyvile is a rapidly growing agricul- t,lral section that is being developed by intelligent white farmers who own their small farms. The merchants enjoy trade that is eminently satisfactory and that is being rapidly increased.
 The town is situated on series of roll ing hills The town Is well drained nat urally, and is beautiied by many attrac- tive and costly residences that would do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
WOULD MOVE MONUMENT
 FROM CAPITOL GROUNDS

present time, inasmuch as few visitors to the city now see the magnificent col- dmn which was erected by the women of Alabama to the Confederate heroes who lost their lives in the fight of the eos.
 The idea as advanced is to remove the fountain on the square. and to place it, probably, at the capitol The fountain would be a material improvement in ad- dition, to the capitol grounds. inasmuch as at the present time no such spot Is to be found on the hill on which the capitol is situated.
 It Is pointed out that the capitol, of itself, is sufficient to attract visitors to the state building, inasmuch as it is enshrined in the hearts of every lover of history in the world.
 With the monument on the square it would be seen from all trains entering and leaving Montgomery, and would be viewed daily by hundreds of visitors to the city who at the present time go with out a picture of the handsome memorial
 In order that the monument might be moved the city and state would have to cooperate to that end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
STOCK AGENT HERE F. L. Word Says Alabama Is Fine Cattle Raising State

F. L. Word, recently appointed live stock agent for the Southern railway, made his first trip to the city yester- day. He is in the state to get line as to the condition for stock raising It Is the purpose of the company and MT Word to assist in every way pos- sible the better stock raising here and to create an ambition for rearing cat tie, which, In turn, will settle the aues tion of importing beef from Missouri and Colorado to Birmingham for round steaks.
 MT. Word said that Alabama pre- scented a fine field for cattle raising and nothing stood in the way of fine stock country being made of this state
 He will hold a conference with vari- ous farmers of the state preparatory to formulating a report upon conditions for his department and for distribution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
STANDS ON
 THE CREST OF ALABAMA
BY WALTER HARPER

credit to a town much larger. It is a new town that is being built along perma- nent lines.
 It has suffered from two very destrue- tive fires during the past year and these have been followed by the erection of per- manent brick, stone and concrete build ings that are more permanent and give the town air of progressiveness that is rare in a hill town so new.
 There are two banks that are offieered and backed by the strongest men of the community. One is branch of the Ten nessee Valley bank of which A. A. Broadus of Decatur is president.
 The other is the Merchants and Plant CTS bank, a local institution backed by ali home capital. This institution has just moved into new concrete building which Las been fitted up with the latest and most attractive furniture and other equipment. The bank suffered in both fires mentioned and is now in a build ing that is thought to be fire and storm proof. On the second floor is suit of handsome lodge rooms that are being fitted up by the Masons, the Woodmen !. and--the Odd Fellows. v--s as. ssa'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

Washington, May 4.-(Special)- Representative Clayton of Alabama made a vigorous speech today in favor of the Underwood farmers free list bill. During his remarks he reached in his desk and drew forth a Bible "Of course, you old sinners" said MT Clayton, addressing the republicans, never go to church and know nothing about the Bible. l notice that Speaker Clark is not present. He is probably the best Bible scholar in the House. and I wanted him to bear me out as to the accuracy of verse in the Bible. As he is absent I will read from the Bible instead of quoting. It is from the 49th chapter of Genesis. In the course of Jacobs blessing to his sons he said:
 Issachar Is strong ass, crouching
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
NO RABIES IN
 HELENA DOG

Montgomery. May 6.-(Special.)-Th state Pasteur department has just com- pleted examination of the head of dog sent to the institute by Dr. w. w. Lambert of Helena The dog bit three of the children of pr. Lambert, and, fearing that the animal was mad. pr. Lambert had the dog killed and his head sent to the Pasteur institute The examination did not reveal the presence of rabies, though another test will be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
HURLS SCRIPTURE
 AT HEADS OF REPUBLICANS

down between two burdens; and he saw resting place that was good, and the land that it was pleasant and bowed his shoulder to bear and become a servant under taskwork.'
 Under the blessings of the repub- lican party the laboring man has beeen treated as a strong ass crouching down between the republican burden of aIs increased cost of living and the re- publican burden of competition vita cheap imported labor.
 This bill Is for the purpose of re- lieving the burden of federal taxation from the American farmer" continued the Alabama representative, and is, believe, consistent with the idea that sufficient taxes can be raised from lm- port duties on articles not, mentioned In this bill from internal revenue taxes and from the taxes required of cor poration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
POTASH DID NOT
 EFFECT DIR. HILL

Washington, May 4.-After a talk with President Taft today, Representatives Lever of South Carolina and Brantlev of Georgia, declared they were convinced that the potash, controversy with Ger many had nothing to do with the recent resignation of Dr. David J. Hill, ambas- sador to Berlin. MT. Lever, author of a resolution calling up the President to inform Congress, whether or not the potash controversy figured in the Hill resignation said the resolutions would be dropped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Prisoner Attempts Suicide

New Orleans, May 4.-Louis F. Anaya, charged with the murder of A. A. Hen derson. made second attempt to kill himself this afternoon. Lying on cot at the Charity hospital convalescent from the first attempt when he slashed his throat with safety razor blade, he twisted a sheet into rope and was trying to choke himself to death when his nurse gave the alarm An officer now sits at Anaya's bedside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Tax Notice

All parties who have not paid state and county taxes by Saturday. May 6. will incur a penalty of 20 per cent on the amount of tax due, and a fee of $1 for de- cree on each taxpayer, in addition to hav- ing your property advertised for sale. Pay at once and avoid all this extra ex- pense.
 GEO. B. TARRANT, Tax Collector Jefferson County, Alabama.
 5-3-St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

present year nine girls and three boys, or a total of F.
 The programme follows:
 Invocation-Rev. J. F. Sturdivant.
 Opening chorus--Class.
 salutatory-Jarnes Fitzpatrick.
 Recitation-Fay Falkner
 Song "Out on the Deep'-James Fitz- patrick. Phil A. Neal and Duff C. Lewis
 An ode, Carmen Amoebaeum" Ethel Johnston and Duff Lewis.
 History-Mary Reynolds
 Duet. Garden of Rest Ida Winters and Helen Lewis.
 Prophecy-He Lewis.
 Giftorian-Et Johnston.
 Address-Duff c. Lewis.
 Class will-Lida Jones.
 Class song-Composed by Fay Fal6ner.
 Local Items
 The A. L. Gibbs ladies' baseball club will play Bessemer Friday afternoon at the City League park. The visiting team will arrive tomorrow morning over the Queen and Crescent route in their private car and will be stationed on the tracks during their stay.
 The case of Lorenzo James vs. Sam Brick for $1000 damages for personal in- juries was decided in favor of the plain HI TOT $Zo tOuay III the clty court. James is negro who was thrown from his bicycle by collision With Bricks auto- mobile some time ago. The suit of Nelson Kimbrel vs. the Louisville and Nashville railroad, claim ing $500 damages for being unlawfully elected from a train belonging to the de. fendant, was decided in favor of the plain tiff for $250. The jury was only out about 20 minutes before a verdict was found. The suit of M. M. Gwin vs. G. H. Smith, J. T. Busby, T. F. Johnson, J, R. Recuer, ". M. Glaze, w. o. Brock, R. J. Carlisle, S. Sellers, D. O. Cherry, C. NJ. Dickson, l. B. Acton and H. c Marten for s1500 in- terest and $50 attorneys fee, due from a certain note involving the defendants was filed yesterday. L. V. Vines filed suit against Amos Me Mckim for $56.4 AS due from note and attorneys fee of sl5, and also against James c. Wood and Charlie Wood for s100, due from note, interest and attor- ney's fee of s15 | The mayor continued the case of the city of Bessemer vs. Drennen Shoot for exceeding the speed limit until May 16 as the victim of the speed excess was not able to come to the court. Testimony was | recorded from the witnesses who can not appear in person at the trial. Shoot was | arrested yesterday for running down a boy at Second avenue and Nineteenth street.
 Several violators of the waterworlls or dinance, which forbds the using of water paid for by another person, were lined s 50 each this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

 SAPOLIO The big cake that does not waste, scatter or melt CLEANS, sCOURs, POLlsHES FROM CELLAR TO CARRET
THE TOUCH OF THE s- ARTIST

There is a character to every mans work either crude or artistic. Jas. H. Tinder's eye glass work shows the touch of the artist that it is difficult to equal. Call on him. for perfect eye glass adjustment. S0e N. Nineteenth strest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
COMER MAKES
 GRADUATING TALK

Boaz, May 4.-(Special.)- )-Ex.- Gov ernor Conner delivered the graduating address here last evening to class of % of the John H. Snead seminary be- fore a large audience. He drew many valuable lessons from the old Bible characters as from the experiences and observations during his life and held them up before the class that they might profit thereby.
 MT. Conner urged the young people to train themselves so when they went cut to meet the giant enemy. the whisky forces" they would be able. like David of old, when lie went out to slay the giant Goliath, to throw the stone with such force and precision that it would strike the enemy in the center of his forehead and bring him to the ground.
 Boaz is living in great hopes of hay ing water works put in right soon. The contractors are on the ground Wlth the machinery to bore the well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Appoints Notary Public

Montgomery, May 4.-(Special)-Gover- nor O'Neal has made the following minor appointments Notafies pubic-T. H.. Moore, Ensley, and T. W. Henderson, Troy. ..-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

I rode over Haleyville with Dr. J. C. Taylor as host and guide
 We stopped for a few minutes at the new public school building to inspect the structure and review the principal, teachers and the large company of pupils numbering over 3OO
 Prof J. Melville Crowell is principal His assistants are Prof. Luther l.. James, Mrs. J. NJ. Crowell, Miss Ola Lee and Miss Jennie Scott Jones. The town board of education consists of Dr. W. s. Howell, E. H. Smith, M. w. Barber and Judge R. l.. Blanton. J. M. Stewart Is mayor of the town.
 The IIaleyvile public school is a credit to the town. It was just completed two years ago at a cost of $15,0O0, and is ad- mrably arranged and furnished for school purposes. Haleyville was in competition with Double Springs for the location of the Winston County High school and lost out. But the resultant campaign areused
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

10 acres of land suitable for sub -divi.. sion near Corey; s100 per acre, or will exchange for autcmob Call on or address c. IT. Stevenson x Co., Besse- mer. Ala. Peoples phone 94, Bell 16S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

As an illustration of the newness of Haleyville 1t is pointed out that only three buildings now stand in the town that were standing 20 years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
aTRADE IN BIRMINGHAM"
 WITH sTHE DIG ALABAMA HOUSE."
School Invitations

Visiting Cards, etc, a spe- cialty. We have in our establishment our own com plete plant for serving you in these matters, and will give your orders careful at tention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Announcements

 The Stonewall Jackson chapter of the Sons of Veterans will meet at the Board of Trade room Friday night at 8 o'clock
 The rehearsals of the "Old Maids Convention to be produced at the Blr-
 mingham seminary on the evening of Thursday, May II, are called for Mon day and Wednesday afternoons of next week.
 Thomas H. Holt encampment No. 30, l. O. O. F., will meet Friday night The pupils of the Grove Conserva- tory of Music gave a public recital at the Auditorium Thursday evening and the concert was a success and treat from every standpoint to music lovers The senior class of the High school will give lawn party at the City park Friday afternoon at o'clock continu- Ing until o o'clock in the evening. The proceeds of this affair will be used towards defraying the expense of pub fishing the annual
 The Roberts School Improvement associat tion held an important meeting Thursday afternoon al the home of the president Mrs. J. Fred Robertson. Re-
 ports from the treasurer showed $11S.50 as profits from the "Old Maids Con vention" and $S.15 from the sales of
 candy to the school children and dur ing the performance of the play. The teachers of the Roberts school, with Miss Elise Burns as chairman, were appointed as. a committee to purchase bthecebest gradesTofs Holland slinen wins dow shades for the entire school and attend to the installation of the drink ing fountains in the yard MT. James Houston entertained the Neigh borhood Bridge club at the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles Rodenberg, Thursday evening. The four tables for
 the club members only were placed in the living room, which was frightened by clusters of crimson roses. and a delicious buffet luncheon was served
 after the. game. Mrs. R. R. Montague of Fort Smith, Ark, substituted for
 Mrs. W. D: Taylor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05
Monogram Embossed

Stationery for business and personal use a speciality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

The Name ; Of ROBERTS & SON i'm z printed on the envelope
 stands for EQUALITY" in z engraved goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05


 Mrs R. R. Montague, one of Fort Smiths most beautiful matrons, and the much admired guest of Mrs w. D. Tay- Tor, is receiving an ovation from her many friends here as she formerly re- sided in this city for number of years Several affairs had been planned to honor her, but her stay here will be quiet owing to the present mourning of her hostess. Mrs. Montague was the honor guest of an informal luncheon given today by Mrs. Allie Birch of Bir- mingham and Mesdames J. W. Garter and w. D. Taylor were also, among the guests
 Mrs. Joseph Wright of Birmingham will be the guest of Mrs, F. $. Kennedy Friday at her home at Readers Gap.
 Mrs. Alice Lewis of Athens is the guest of her son, William H. Lewis. at his home on Fourth avenue.
 Mrs. John Thomas of Clanton is visit ing here sister. Mrs. T. Y. Huffman, and expects to remain for a week.
 Mir Jeff Clay has as his house guest Garret Clay of Thomasville.
 Mrs. William Durfield of Birmin gh am is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Sadie Craddock.
 Mrs. Dock Ratliffe is rapidly recov- ering from a recent illness.
 Mrs. B. M. Burlington of Selma and Mrs. John Turner of Memphis spent Thursday with MT. and Mrs. Charles Clapp en route from Memphis to Selma.
 Mrs. Rush Randle returned from Bir- mingham Thursday afternoon after a short visit to her daugh ter, Mrs. J. C.. Cooper.
 Miss Susan Dupree has returned tn her home in Birmingham after pleas ans visit to MT. and Mrs. H. c. Waller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-05

The programme of the graduation ex- ercises of the Bessemer High school, to be held Thursday, June i, 1911, is as follows:
 Invocation-Rev. I. r. Swallow
 Chorus, Water Lilies (class)-Kari Linders.
 salutatory-T6 be announced later.
 Class song, With Songs and Garlands'' VI. l.. Hearty.
 introduction of orator-Supt. A. A. Per sons
 Address to the graduating class-Hon. Henry J. Willingham, state superntcn- dent of education. yalodictory-To he announced later Presentation of diplomas-The president of the board of education. Benedicton-R M K. Thornton. An interesting innovation at the closing exercises of the High school will be the class night programme which will occur Wednesday evening, May Sl. the evening preceding the graduating exercises an- nounced above. The class night pro gramme was arranged 3y the members of the senior class, which numbers rns
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-12
FIGHT NOW BEGUN
ON PRIN A R les
Democrats of Henry Denounce
Primary Plan of Making
Nominations.

News from Martinsv.ne that tho
Democrats OF Henry county, assem-
bled in convention, had passed resolu-
tons condemnlng the primary system
OF making party nominations. was re-
ceived IN political circles in Richmond
with the greatest interest. The com
ments arc varied in tone.
The Henry county Democrats went
further. and instructed the represen-
tatives of the county In the LegisIa-
tura TO vote against any bill to legal
ize primary elections.
Ever since the adoption of the pr,-
mary plan in Virginia by party ruling
there has been more o. less OPPOSE
ton 10 the system. Most OF II, how
ever. was sub rosa, since the political
leaders seemed to fear dsfavor with
the voter. Now. however. a conven-
tlon OF Democrats has come on, openly
In set OF resolutions denouncing pri-
maries as destructive OF party success
Feeling Created.
In some quarters this utterance IS
approved. for there Is undeniably some
feeling against primaries. This has
1t is felt. been intensified by the re-
cent campaign, since some fear that the
party may lose members because OF
the bitterness engendered By a light
OF this nature.
On the other hand, the advocates OF
primary are loyal, and contend that
TO make 1t effective and to command
the support ot the people IL should be
legalized, SO that 1t may be protected
by all the forms OF law. ana so that
candidates shall be limited in expendI-
ture and be not deferred from enter
Ing contests because OF the size OF the
primary fee. which 1t is planned to
have paid by tho State
The primary proposition Is expected
TO be one OF the most interesting be-
fore the Legislature at It's coming
session
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-12
Really, n Rough Hons.

IieyWood Bradshaw. color,d, VAS
mad with Susie Peasants last night.
according to the police. and assaulted
her Not contented with assSul1ng
her, ne drove her out of her own house
and home. and then proceeded to de-
stroY all her furniture, He succeeded
very Wei and but for the timely ar
iiva! Of Bicycle Policeman Botto would
nave probably succeeded In demolish-
lns the house. But the door stlll
rests on its hinges. and the latch KEY
SIN works. But the instalment plan.
II Is said, Viii have 10 be worked once
again to 'refurnish the house. There
!ore there is woe In the house of
Fleasents-and not much pleasure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-12
LEAGUE OF CITIES
At CAPE CHARLES
Virginia municipalities to Have
Conference This
Week.

AT the annual convention OF the
League Of Virginia municipalities
which will be held this week at Cape
Charles, discussion will be had look
ing toward the gathering OF the Amer
.can League, which will meet in Rich
-';c-,G next month. While the prob
Gems of Virginia cities will be largely
under discussion, there will be speak
ers from other States who have studied
similar propositions.
Among the addresses at Cape Charles
by Richmond people will be the fol-
towing:
How Can the Welfare of Our cities
and Towns Be Best Improved" Hon,
d. c. Richardson, Mayor of Richmond.
Sanitation in Virginia Towns and
Cities: (a) Facts, OBJ Remedies, (c)
Application" DR.. Roy *. Flanagan.
sanitary inspector. State Health De-
partment
The Relation of State to Munic' pal
Taxation" DR.. d. S. Freeman. State
Tax Commission.
The Public School as Social and
Civic Centre" ], D Esgleston. Jr.. su
perintendent of Public Instruction.
Commission government and other
modern problems will be discussed by
men who have studied and observed
them. steamer trip to the capes will
be feature of the meeting.