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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-26
LUMBERMEN ARE
AGAINST RECIPROCITY

CHICAGO. May 24.-Reciprocity Is like
Iy to play a leading part in the delbera-
tons of the National Lumber Manufac-
turers' association. which opened two
days session today. f.s,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-26
my
DAUGHTER
WASCURED
By Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Baltimore, Md send you here
with the picture of my fifteen year old
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-26

tiers from all OF them. And we are go
ing to send out bevy Of girls, or should
1t be widows7 10 find Mr.. Bach.
Faithfully yours.
LIZZIE o. THOMAS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-05-26
Fly POISON SEED

Dear HousehOlders:
read your and Miss Thomas nice letters
and very often profit by them. am always
disappointed when that page Is out. am a
North Carolina girl come TO help you poison
the house ny. ] have on hand some fly pol
son seed and VIII send some to anybody who
win send me a yard Of good cloth, calico or
lawn. for my trouble In saving the seed. The
next few weeks is the time 70 plant so send
and enclose a stamped. addressed envelope and
the cloth. I VIII send seed and all the di-
rections that Is needed. When you know the
value OF the poison you VIII know that
have asked very little for the seed Yours truly
MISS LESSEE JOHNSON.
Route /, Box 81. Turkey, N. c.
Dear Miss Thomas: How are you this lovely
May day It makes one think that good old
summer time viii soon be here. What about
your gardensf have fine one Have cab
bages. English peas, radishes. onions turnips
TO eat out Of mine. I have a beautiful flower
yard started. Wish all OF you could see It.
SAY. what is the matter with some OF the
Householders Some have almost quit writing.
Wake up and come back again. What has be-
come Of Walter WARREN I am personally ae-
quainted with him and think he writes splendid
letters.
You all know Mr.. Bach is mighty proud. -
I don't think he and Patsy have elopSed, as
some suggested. although think he has eloped
from the city back 10 the dear old farm"
with best wishes 10 Miss Thomas and ye
Householders. Sincerely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
MANY CONNECTS MAY SECURE FREEDOM NOW
Liberty For Those Who Have Full filled Obligations on Basis of
 75 Cents a Day

Montgomery August Especially ),-In affirmation of it's opinion Of several weeks ago, in which it was declared that the Accents a day convict wage law was unconstitutional, the court of appeals has issued an opinion in re the case of Ex Parte L. J. Haley, Jr., for the benefit of Sherry McWilliams, in which it virtually declares that prisoners who are now serv- ing sentence under the Accents d day law can, through a proper law proceeding, obtain their freedom should it happen that they have fulfilled their obligations to the state at 75 cents per day rate. The result is that hundreds of convicts are expected to be set free on habeas corpus proceedings.
 The court of appeals was called into extraordinary session the first of this week in order to decide upon the status of such convicts. Several cases are yet before the body for determination cf other phases which have resented them- selves for consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
COST OF LIVING
 IS COMING DOWN

Washington, August 10-The problem of ing solved, at least so far as farm prod ucts are concerned, for the farmers are getting lower prices for their products this year than they received a year age, according to official figures issued today by the department of agriculture. Pota- toes were the notable exception. their price having more than doubled. The de- partments statement says:
 Prices paid to farmers in the United States on August 1, compared with Att gust i last year. for potatoes averaged 1C9.6 per cent higher; hay, 299 per cent higher; barley, 26.7 per cent higher buck wheat, 1.6 per cent higher; rye, 15 per cent higher; corn, 2.1 per cent lower; oats, S6 per cent lower; flax seed , rer cent lower; cotton, - per cent lower; chickc IS, S.2 per cent lower: butter, s.S per cent lower; eggs, 11.9 per cent lower: wheat, 16.4 per cent lower; average for all prod ucts above named, 2.9 per cent lower.
 Similar prices on July b, 1911, com pared with same date last year for sweet potatoes averaged D.7 per cent higher; clover seed, 29.7 per cent higher; cab bages, 29.1 per cent higher; apples, g. 4 per cent higher; onions, 16.2 per cent higher; honey, 46 per cent higher: milk COWS, 09 per cent lower; beans, AT per cent lower; horses, 6.1 per cent lower; veal calves, 9.5 per cent lower. beef cat tie, Il 6 per cent lower; wool, 1s.s per cent lower lambs, 19.2 per cent lower. sheep. | 25.4 per cent lower, and hogs, 27.4 per cent lower. Average of above products, l 10.S per cent lower."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
STUDY BIRMINGHAM
 FORM GOVERNMENT
Mobiles New Executives Will Seek Fountain Head of Com
 mission

Mobile, August 10-(Special.) )-The city of Birmingham will in all probability, be the criterion for Mobile under the com mission form of government if the pres ert plans of Commissioner-eIect Harry Pillans do not go amiss.
 MT. Pillans announced today that it was lis intention of making trip to the Magic City in the course of a day or so for the purpose of becoming familiar with the methods of conducting the gov ernment there, and that he would mako the trip before qualifying for the of fee of commissioner of the city of Mo- bile.
 f Is the general belief that the com mission will take charge of the affairs of the city on Wednesday next, and Commis- soner Schwartz has already qualified by taking the oath and filing bond Mayor Lyons, the third member of the commits sion, has not yet qualified, and it is not expected that he will do so until after the farewell meeting of the city council, scheduled for next Tuesday.
 While Mayor Lyons has been rather guarded in his expressions Commission CTS Schwarz and Pillans have both stated that the question of economical admnis- tration of tine affairs of the city will re- teive their attention without delay. Whether the head-chopping process as exemplified by the Birmingham commits siorers upon taking police, will be fol- lowed in this city, cannot be definitely stated, but many appendages of the city government are expecting the axe, and may get it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
STATEHOOD BILL
 PUT UP ID TAFT

Washington, August 10.-The New Mexico-A Arizona statehood bill was put souareIy up to President Taft today for his expected veto when the House con- cured with the Senate amendments to the measure.
 Already both houses have canvassed the possibility of passing the measure over the expected veto, which will be based on the judiciary recall provision of the bill.
 Some of the senatorial friends Of statehood have reached the conclusion that a passage in the Senate over veto is very improbable, figuring that of the 53 votes that were cast for the bill fully a dozen would be lost without any source from which the deficit could be made good to meet the required political votes on the second attempt.
 There is no doubt as to the passage of the bill again in the House and some senators contend that it's sue cess in the House would strengthen it in the Senate. Today's action in the House, which both democrats and re- pnblicans applauded, was without any roll call. Representative Flood of Vir- ginia, who piloted the measure through the House, explained to that body that the amendments made no material change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
BREMER'S COUNSEL
 WILL PROVE ALIBI
Young Man From Charleston S. C., Charged With Murder In
 California

Montgomery, August 10.-Counsel for Herman F. Bremen. the young man of prominent Charleston family, who is held here to answer to the charge of murder in California, contends that Bremen has evidence to prove a perfect alibi in the event he is ever forced to trial. It is claimed that Bremen was 130 miles dis tant from the scene of tine crime on the day of it's commission-April 19.
 The attorneys maintain that they have in their possession one telegram sent by BIemer April 19 and two sent April 20 from Dunsmir. Cal, to his father in Charleston, s. C., showing that he was in that section of the Pacific state on the day of the crime.
 Bremen is in jail here awaiting the out come of his appeal in the habeas corpus proceedings which he lost yesterday in the lower court. The young man Is accused of the foul murder of Thomas Rafleton, white man, in Placer county, California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, August 10--(7 p. m)-'Tem- peratures rose somewhat in the lake states and Ohio valley, but nearly sta tionary reading prevailed over. the gulf states. In Alabama the highest readings were about the same as on Wednesday, but it was somewhat cooler by : p. m and more breeze was blowing during the evening hours. Readings of 100 degrees or higher occurred this afternoon in Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, north Texas and Louisiana and at Louisville, Ky. Read ings running well up in the nineties oc- cured from the middle lakes and lower Missouri valley to the east gulf coast and from near the Atlantic coast to the southern Rocky mountains and plateau region. Moderate temperatures prevailed along the Atlantic and west gulf coasts and in Florida. It continues cool and showery in the upper lakes and upper mis-
 souri and upper Mississippi valley. Show
 CTS also occurred in the south Atlantic
 states and in the east gulf states along
 the immediate gulf coast.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, August 10, 1911
 Lowest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
WOMEN ON BASKET
 RAIL TEAM INJURED

spokane, Wash, August 1o.-(Special.)-- po,,, pattison of Colfax, prosecuting at- torney of whitman county, Washington, whose. wife is recovering in a Spokane hospital from an injury sustained while playing basketball in the championship series, is authority for the statement that with a single exception every member of inc Colfax team, of which he was maa- ager, has undergone an operation; also that all the players on the Cheney Nor nal schol team has been under the sur- geons knife. H
 pr. A. F. Shuht, who attended Mrs. Pattison, declares that basketball Is inc furious and should not be engaged in by girl, or women, adding. 'The nature of women should keep them from this dan- gerous sport" @4s
 Mrs. Pattison,1 formerly Miss Maud Smith, was member of the Colfax team when 1t won the championship of the Inland Empire, and has been under two operations within the last six months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
BAD NEGRO KILLS
 MOTHEC AND BABY

Talladega. August 10.-tSpecial.)-- Burrill Roberson, drunken negro. shot a sick baby and then killed the mother today at Barclays, four miles from Tal- ladega.
 About noon Roberson, it is said. went to the house of a woman named Cadell and asked her to take drink of whisky with him. She refused on the grounds that her baty was sick and that she did not feel like drinking.
 Roberson then went to a neighbor' $ house, borrowed a gun and returned. He took deliberate aim a the woman and said: You won't drink with me, eh?'' and shot the baby dead
 He then went to another house, bor- rowed another gun, and, returning shot the mothe/ dead. After this killing he walked off deliberately. No officers were nearer than Talladega, and he had sufficient time to get a long start before the officials could get on his trail. Up to 3 D. m. Roberson had not been captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
 WILL CAST AGAIN
Rumored That Temporary Head for University
 Will Be Chosen

Montgomery. August 10.-(Special)-The avowed intentions of Dr. J. H. Kirkland, chancellor of Vanderbilt university, not to accept the presidency of the 5ni- versity of Alabama in the event that
 it is offered to him, will in all probability result in the election of temporary president. Owing to the extremely late season, and owing to the fact that all colleges will be ready for opening about one month from now, 1t is quite probable that the vacancy will be temporarily filled, unless the board of trustees of the university, which meets here tomorrow, cverturns all speculation by springing surprise on the university alumni now in Montgomery.
 It is taken as barely probable, however, that the board will be able to decide at tomorrow's session to whom the presi- dency shall be offered, unless the nomi natlng committee is holding a few cards up it's sleeve not yet suspected.
 It is known that the trustees are con- sidering the names of some of the fore most educators of the day, and that their final choice for the presidency will be iiiduO "itiout io6oiu to iihohSiai iciiuh- eration.
 The trustees declare that the accommo- dations and equipment at the university are sufficient to place the institution in the foremost rank of southern colleges a goal for which the trustees are earnest ly striving.
 The nominating committee, composed of Dr. J. H. Johnson, Talladega; Judge Henry Foster, Tuscaloosa and Daniel Pratt, Prattville, is expected to report to the trustees tomorrow it's findings in re- gard to their search for "the man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
COMMISSIONERS TO
 HAVE MORE TROUBLE
Quo Warranto Proceedings Filed Against Montgomery Administra-
 tors By Attorney Crenshaw

Montgomery, August 1o.-(sneciaD.-A leging that four of the five commission CTS of Montgomery are serving as execu- tives of this city illegally, quo waranto proceedings were today instituted in the circuit court of Montgomery to oust them from office, on the further ground that the present law under which the city is operated is constitutionally antedated by another law. This former law pro- vided for the election of two commission CTS to aid Mayor W. A. Gunter in the of the city
 The case was brought up to the court by C. F. Crenshaw, an attorney of this city, who claims that the first law be- came a law virtue of the fact that it had lain on the governors desk the necessary six days allowing a measure to become law of it's own accord.
 The entire day was consumed in the taking of testimony one of the chief points being raised to determine the ex- act sessions of the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
VETERANS REUNION
 HELD AT LINEVILLE

Lineville. August 0.-tSpecial.) "A reunion of the Confederate soldiers of Clay county is being held at Ashland today. large number of veterans from this and adjoining counties have gathered again to recount the deeds during the war between the states A large number Gf the camp of the Sons of the Confederates are also present, and much interest and enthusiasm is being manifested. A number of prom inent speakers are present. and John Is. Mccain addressed the crowd today.
 The annual revival services are be- ing held at the Baptist church this week. Rev H. B. Woodward, pastor, is doing the preaching without as- sistance. Much interest Is being man. ifested and large crowds are attend ing the services. both day and night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
NEWS OF BAY ANNETTE

Bay Minette, August 1o-(special. )--Un- der the auspices of the Summerdale School Improvement association of Sum- merdale a fall fair and market will be held in that town October for the pur- pose of raising funds with which to erect new public school building. A number of ball games will be played during the day and brass band will be on hand. The secretary of the association is ne- gotiating for special rates from the rail- road. The large number. of new settlers being drawn in by the tobacco business makes 1t necessary for the immediate con- struction of a new school to care for the children of the community.
 The Foley Academy will be the name or the, new school which will be erected at Foley immediately. and be conducted by the Rev. Rogers. The contractors have been asked for figures on the struc- ture, which will be two stories high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
CUTTING AFFRAY ON
 FLORENCE STREETS

Florence, August 10.-(SpeciaD. Two men figured in a serious difficulty on Wednesday afternoon in front of Gam biIls saloon in Sheffield, in which Cole Holland was severely cut in the left side and arm. He was taken % Tuscumbia where it required Is stitches to close the wound in his side. Later Holland was brought to his home in Florence. Shock lev was released on bond.
 Louis Handy, Florence negro, also ran amuck in Sheffield yesterday after noon when he attacked John Sharp, a white man, with a butcher knife. Sharp fired several shots at the negro but with out effect. The negro was fined s25 and Sharp 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
NEW ROOF GARDEN
 FOR WASHINGTON

Washington, August 10.-A new roof garden has been opened in Washington It is located at 1900 Pennsylvania avenue where President William H. Taft lives when Congress keeps him here, and ad- mission is strictly by invitation Every mild evening since the Presidents family went away the White House dinner has been served on the top of the west wing of the structure that connects with the executive mansion with the office. The President, Secretary Hilles and Major Butt are usually the only diners but the tights along the terrace blaze just as brightly as though there was a great company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
COUPLE ELOPE
 BEFORE DAWN

Tuscumbia, August 10..-lSpeciaD.- Miss Emma Kate Johnson, one of the most at tractive members of the younger society set of this city and well known in Bir- mingham society, surprised her friends yesterday by eloping with Dr. Bray, a prominent dentist of Iuka, Miss
 Miss Johnson was spending the night with a friend and before daylight Dr. Bray, accompanied by a friend from Iuka and E. c. Carter, of Sheffield, called for her in an automobile and the four drove to Iulta where the ceremony was performed at 3:30 in the club house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
AVIATOR MAKES A
 NEW SPEED RECORD

Los Angeles, Cal, August 10-According to a verification just completed today by the Aeronautical society of California, Frank Champion a local aviator, made what is declared to have been the fastest tune in America in a cross-country flight last Friday, when he flew a distance of approximately seven miles at speed or a5 miles an hour. Champion used q racing machine purchased last winter from James Radley, the English aviator, and had the wind at his back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
FIRST BALE COTTON
 AT UNION SPRINGS

Union Springs, August .-(Special. ) Union Springs received the first bale of cotton from the 1911 crop today. It weighed ADS pounds, and was sold at auction in front of the courthouse. bringing lo cents per pound. It was raised by John Creswell of Perote, and was bought by Rainer & Blue. Last years first bale was received on An gust 20.
 J. l.. Childs, an old and highly hop- ored resident of Sardis. six miles below Union Springs, died yesterday after noon at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
NAME DELEGATES TO
 STATE CONVENTION

Gordo, August 10.-tSpecial)--A call has just been issued to the republicans of Pickens county to hold a mass meeting at Reform on August g for the purpose of electing delegates to the state convention, which convenes in Birmingham on August 31, 1911. Pope M. Long will be the choice of the Pick ems county delegation for state chair- man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
Plan To Extend Highway

West Palm Beach, Fla, August 10.-- A movement to extend the national highway from Jacksonville south 10 Miami was started at good roads meeting at Lantana, 10 miles south of here this afternoon. X large delega- tion from the Miami Automobile anI Good Roads association was present. Addresses were made by A. Hayser ani C. Ward of Miami and J. M. Barrs of Jacksonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
WAIVE PRELIMINARY
 IN SHENTZEN CASES
Gas Company To Deliver Product To Alabama City-Judge Herzberg
 Sentences Prisoners

Gadsden, August (Special.)- all the witnesses had been assembled, in- cluding some 50 for the state and fully half that number for the defense, the men charged with the murder of Nicholas Shentzen at Altoona on the night of July 20 decided to waive their rights to a pre- limlnary hearing and rest their cases with the grand jury.
 The Tri-Gity Gas company, which has been in operation here for the past two years, is making extensions of it's service mains so as to deliver its product at Ala bama City. It is the intention of the company to extend the mains to Attalla soon and give service to three cities
 The workmen who are to install the fi- ters in the new water plant arrived in the city today and will proceed with the work at once. It is proposed to carry out the work night and day until completed. so there may be no failure to get the plant complete by September l.
 In the county court this morning Pro bate Judge L. l.. Herzberg passed sen- tence on several prisoners who had been tried at the last term of the court. Al though there were a large number of cases on the docket, only a few convic- tions were secured, many of the cases being nolle prosed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 10.-Weather fore cast
 Alabama and ississippi-Generally far Friday and Saturday; light to moderate variable winds
 Tennessee-Generally fair Friday and Saturday, although local showers probably Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
SUIT FOR $60OO
 AGAINST LORIMER

Chicago, August 10.-Senator Lorimcr was sued for 5000 here today by the Henry Erickson company. which claims this sum is due for work done on the senator's summer home two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-11
NEW DEVELOPMENT
 COMPANY IS FORMED
Farmers Union To Hold Big Rally At Peachburg-Success of Sun
 day School Workers

Anniston, August 11.-(Special.)- de- veopment of the northern part of the city on comprehensive scale is the object Of the Anniston Realty company, just organ lzed here by H. F. Williamson, M B. Wellborn, l.. E. Ogletree, Joseph Saks. Q. H. Parker and other prominent business men of the city. The extension of the car line, the electric light service and tne building of large, 17-acre park are among the projects outlined.
 Education, scientific agriculture n proved methods, the crop prospects anu the marketing of the present crop wn'
 among the subjects to be discussen at a big rally to be held at Peachburs py ,no farmers of the unions in the Anniston o's- trict on August 24-25
 Reports from Chosea Springs are to 'ie effect that the convention of the Ca'hollll County Sunday School association, now tbeing held there, is one of the largest anu most enthusiastic ever held in the county