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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
HENDERSON HEADS
 CHIEF COMMITTEE

Montgomery April 19.-(Special.) )-Sig- nal honor has been bestowed upon all three members of the Alabama railroad commission and upon the secretary of the commission by the National Associa- ton of Railway commissioners. Each of the commissioners has been given 8 prominent place on one of the commit- tees of that organization, while Prest- dent Charles Henderson has been ac. corded the honor of one of the chairman- ships. The appointments are made by R. Hudson Burr of Tallahassee. Fla, who is president of the organization
 Plums were awarded to the Alabamiaus as follows: Frank N. Julian. on the committee of grade crossings and tres- passing on railroads; s. P. Kennedy, sec- retary of the Alabama commission, on the committee of interstate commerce coni- mission; Leon McCord, on the committee of car service, demurrage and recipro- cal demurrage; Charles Henderson, chair man of the committee ,on powers. duties and work of state railway commissions. and member of the committee on exv press service and express rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
JETS TURNED ON AT
 GAS CONVENTION

Montgomery, April 19.-(Special.)- Confident that the use of gas for cook ing, and every purpose In the world. is the only up date method, and that it saves not only money but time and patience as well, several hundred dele gates of the Southern Gas association met in Montgomery today, and got down to business with alacrity and vim. Address of welcome in behalf of the city was made by William A. Gunter. Jr who is mayor of the Montgomery commission, the response being made by H. M. Moore of Austin, Texas.
 Chief feature of the day was the read- ing of the address of President H. W. Frund, the president being absent at the opening of the convention. The meeting was presided over by Vice President H. B. Hugh.
 Other addresses of the day were as follows: Commercial Lighting" by J. W. Cooke; "The Inspection of Gas Con- sumers and Gas Appliances" by F. G. Dean, and The All-Gas Kitchen" by G. w. Howsman of Mobile.
 Two hundred delegates are in at- tendance upon the sessions. All of these delegates spent the large part of the night in attendance upon the gas show, which is being given at the audi torium by the Montgomery Light and Water Power company.
 Enthusiastic efforts put forth by J. c. Rushton of Atlanta to secure the conven- tion next year of the Southern Gas as- sociation were successful late this after. noon when the association voted to meet in the south's gate. city. The award was made over the heads of the cities Of Nashville, Jacksonville and Knoxville. The association has membership of more than 300 and Is always well at- tended. It closes it's sessions in Mont- gomery Friday night. 4f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
PLAN TO FINISH
 WORK ON CHURCH
Congregational Chapel Will Be Con- pleted at Once-Meeting Held
 Last Night

At an enthusiastic and largely attend ed meeting last night of the church and congregation which worship at the Con gregational chapel on Nineteenth streer, 1t was decided to proceed at once with the work of finishing the interior of the structure
 Committees were named to be in charge of the work and to raise the funds and and subscriptions poured in last night in way which was very gratifying to those in charge of the work.
 A feature of the meeting last night was the presence of Dr. Frank E. Jen- kins, president of Piedmont college, and superintendent of home missions of the Congregational church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
INSURGENTS WILL f HELP, SAYS JOHNSTON

Washington. April 19.-(Special.) )-Sen- ator Johnston of Alabama while at the White House this morning said he ex- pected the Senate to cooperate with the House in passing tariff legislation other than that contemplated in the Canadian reciprocity bill.
 T think we can depend upon the re- publican insurgents to aid us in passing a number of schedules that need revis- ion If the insurgents do not vote with us they will undoubtedly find themselves in an embarrassing position before the country. They have cried for tariff re- vision downward and if they fail to vote for it when we offer them the opportunity they will find their attitude hard to ex- plain to the people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Mrs. Young Dies

Columbus, Miss, April 19.-(special.)- J. Mrs. George P. Young, mother of Mrs. Thomas B. Franklin, Mrs. Edward Hop kins, Mrs. Henry M. Waddell and Miss vallie Young of Columbus, also mother of Mrs. John White of Birmingham and Mrs. Dr. c. c. Stockard of Atlanta, Ga, died at the Frankir residence on North Third avenue this morning at o'clock after brief illness. Mrs Franklin is in Washington attending the national con- vention of the Daughter of the Amer ican Revolution and will return home immediately via Atlanta, where she will be joined by Mrs. Stockard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
JOHNSTON MAY NOT
 GET APPOINTMENT

Washington, April 19.-(Special)-It is said tonight that Senator Johnston's s chance for landing on the finance com mittee is mighty uncertain and that the southern place on the big committee is likely to go to the brilliant Mississippian, John Sharp Williams.
 Senator Johnston and Representatives Clayton and Hobson are looking around for a few good speakers to enliven the commencement exercises at the State university.
 Senator Bankhead and Representative Taylor were at the state department to- day to request the secretary to commun icate with the English, French and Span- fish governments relative to sending naval vessels to participate In the Mobile bi centenary celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
BIG IMPROVEMENTS
 IN OLD OIL MILL

Selma, April Especial. )-Im- provements which will mean an expen- citure of between s25,Ooo and $4O,00O were began today at the plant of the Alabama Cotton Seed oil mill and a branch of the American Cotton Seed oil company. The Alabama cotton seed oil mill is one of the oldest in the state and was put in operation something over 80 years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
with the exception to the graders out

with the exception to the graders out fits.
 Personal
 MT. D. L. Taylor of the Fidelity Mort. gage company of Birmingham was in the city Wednesday afternoon. Hon. T. J. Judge was among the visit ors to Ensley Wednesday. MT. Judgd was former citizen of this city, but now is a resident of Birmingham. MT. J. c. Cochran was in the city on business trip Wednesday,
 Mir. and Mrs. B. c. Tharpe have re- turned from wedding tour and are now at home on Park avenue. Mrs A. Y. Wingfeld of Shadyside has as her guest Mrs. w. J. Knox of We- tumpka.
 Miss Florence Jones of Otto, O., is visiting friends and relatives in the city this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Danville Grand Jury Adiourns

Danville, IT., April 19.-The grand jury adjourned today after returning nine ad. ditional true bills in which City Attorney F. w. Jones, Peter Sanchias and five others were re-indicted on charges of perjury in connection with their tes.i- mony concerning political corruption. The first indictments had been quashed or the defendants had been acquitted under Instructions from the court after the states evidence was heard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Hike h Contemplated

Galveston. Tex. April 19-Orders were Issued today to the entire first separate brigade encamped at Camp Crockett 10 prepare to break camp early tomorrow for a Emile hike down the beach and field maneuvers It will be the first movement of the troops as brigade since they were mobilixed. Blank ammu- nition has been Issued and surprise man. euver problems are planned. The troops will return to camp Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
WILL BAKER IS
 SHOT BY MORLEY

Huntsville. April -tSpecial.)-Pe ter Worley has been lodged in jail here on charge of assault with in- tent tv murder Will Baker at.New Mar ket Baker was shot twice in the head and may die. Morley Is held to await the outcome of his injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20

FURTwANGLER SMITH CONSTRUCTION GO
 General
 Roma2 list n lar
 
 1911 MT.
 B. E Cso Ala. Dear Regarding O. contract for the construction Birmingham Railway beg to advise that Edgewood to R. L. April 22d,  The track laying w the line finish the entire later than lst truly fstgned) FuRTWANGIER 6 SMITH CONSTRUCTION co.
 By A. $. Furtwangler, AS.F-tts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Contractors Delayed

The heavy rains of the past few days have delayed work with the contractors throughout the city in much of the work now under construction. Tuesday even ing a heavy rain and wind visited tte city and while the damage was slight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Sensational Reports

The reports circulated about the city of the large number of men that had been laid off at Corey have reached the sensational point and caused no little interest among the business men of Ensley. It was stated Wednesday morning that several hundred men would be idle pending an adjustment of contracts that had arisen among some of the contra ctors of that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20

The Ensley drug assocition held an interesting meeting Wednesday after noon. Considerable business was han lied. among the most important mat ters being that of sunday closing. This was held over until the next meeting and will then perhaps be passed on. The election of officers was also passed to the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-20
Pleased With Change

The Sunday school convention that is to be held in Anniston next week will be attended by a large number from Ensley Arrangements have been made for special car to carry the crowd over the Southern for the affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-01

upon his finger, and put it down again. Nevertheless,
said he shaking his head Il see for myself only the
dreary perspective of hopeless future, Baxter blasted
by the Haunting Specter of the Might Have Been-Iu
trouble you to push the cigarettes little nearer"
"And now, Sir, said Baxter, he to strike and
apply the necessary MATCH what suit will you
today"
something in tweeds."
"Tweeds, Sir? Surely you forget your appointment
with the Lady Ceciy Prynne and her party. Lord
Mountclar had me on the telephone last night
@Also good heavy walking stick Baxter and KNAPP
sack"
"A knapsack, Sir?"
Il shall set out walking tour-in an hours time. .
Certainly, Sir. Where to, Sir?'
al haven't the least idea, Baxter; but I'm going in an
hour On the whole of the four you describe
for whose life is bighted, whose heart-I say whose
heart, Baxter, is broken, utterly smashed, and-er-
shivered beyond repair, prefer to disappear-in an
hour Baxter"
@Shal1 you drive the touring car, Sir or the new
racer?"
II shall walk, Baxter, alone an hour"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-01

"you don't owe me nothin' for that not nohow owe
you for knocking of me into that ditch back yon
DER though, to be sure, did give We two good
'uns, didn't II"
"You certainly did" answered Bellew, smiling and
he held out his hand.
"Hey-what be this?" cried the wagner, staring
down at the bright five shilling piece in his palm
well rather think it's five shillings said Belew.
ats big enough, Heaven knows! English money is all
O. K, SUPPOSE but it S confoundedly confusing and
rather heavy to drag around if you happen to have
enough of it."
"Ah!' nodded the wagner @But then nobody
has enough of it@leastways, never knowed nobody
had. Goodby, Sir, and thankee, and-good luck!' say
the coin into his pocket nodded and the wagon creaked
and rumbled up the lane.
RELLEW strolled along the road breathing air
- fragrant with honeysucke from the hedges and full
the bthe carol of sylark the rich sweet notes Of
blackbrd and feeling that it indeed good to be
alive. So that what with all this-the springy turf be-
meath his feet, and the blue expanse verhead,-he
began to whistle for very joy of it, until remembering
the Haunting Shadow of the Might Have Been, he
checked himself, and sighed instead Presently turn
ing from the road he climbed stie, and followed
path that led away the meadows and as he
went there met him gentle wind laden with the sweet,
scent of rpening hops and fruit.
On he went and on, needless of his direction, until
the grew low and he grew hungry wherefore look
ing about he presently espied nook sheltered from the
suns level rays by steep Bank where flowers boomed,
and ferns grew Here he sat down. unslingng his KNAPP
sack And here it also that he first encountered
Small Porges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-01

TT was on a certain
I August morning that
George Bellew shook the
dust of London from his
feet, and, leaving Chance
or Destiny to direct him,
followed a haphazard
course, careless alike of
how, or when, or where,
signing as often and as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-01
CHAPTER w.
HO7o Small Porges in
Looking for Another
Found an Uncle for
Himself Instead

and crusty loaf of bread, and having exerted him.
self so far, had fallen thinking dreaming, in
when he aware of a crash in the hedge above,
and then of something that hurtled past him, all
and legs, that rolled two three times, and
eventually brought up IN sitting posture; and lifting
lazy head, Belew observed that it was boy He
a very dimnutve boy, with round head covered with
coppery curls boy who stared at Belew out of pair
of very round blue eyes, while he tendery cherished
knee and elbow He had been the brink of tears
for moment; but meeting Bellows quzzical gaze, he
manfuly repressed the weakness and lifting the small
and somewhat weatherbeaten cap that found pre-
caous perch at the back of his curly head he gravey
wished Bellew "Good afternoon!"
"Well met, my Lord Chesterfield" nodded Belew,
returning the salute. @Are you hurt?"
@Just bit the elbow; but my names George"
@Why-so is mine!" said Belew.
@Of course they do nodded BelIew 3They used to
call me the same, once upon time
"rGeorgy Porgy. pudding and pie.
Kissed the girls. and made them cry
though never did anything of the kind One doesn't do
that sort of thing when is young-and WISE That
comes later and brings its care, and-er-heart-
break Here Bellew sighed, and hacked piece from
Porgy?" he inquired glancing up at the boy who had
risen and removing of the soil and dust from
his small person with his cap
3Then here is bread and cheese and bottled stout;
so fall to- good comrade."
thank you; but I've got piece of bread an jam in
my bundle
"Bundle?"
II dropped it as came through the hedge. III get
it. and as he spoke he turned and climbing back up the
bank, presently back with very small bundle
that dangled from the end of long stick, and, seating
himself beside Beew, he proceeded to open it. There,
sure enough were the bread and jam in question:,
ingy little the for and tear; for Belew OBJ
served various articles adhering to it, among other
things battered penknfe and top. These however,
readily removed, and Georgy Porgy fell to with
excellent appetite.
aAnd pray, inquired Belew, after they had munched
silently together for awhile @where might you be gong?"
II don't know yet" answered Georgy Porgy with a
shake of his curls.
"Good again!" exclaimed Belew. Neither do l."
Though I've been thinking of Africa" continued his
dmnutive companion turning the remains of the bread
and jam and over thoughtfully.
@Afrca" repeated Bellew, staring. "That's quite
goodish step from here"
EYES," sighed Georgy Porgy; @but, you see, there's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-01
THE meeting of George

= Bellew and Small
Porges Gas he afterward
came to be called was
sudden, precipitate, and
wholly unexpected; and
it befell on this wise:
Bellew had opened his
knapsack, had fshed
thence cheese, claspknife,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-01

HE was awakened by feeling himself shaken Justify,
IL and, sitting up, that they had come to where
narrow lane branched off from the high road and
wound away between great trees.
"Yon's your way" nodded the wagner, pointing
along the high road. @Dapplemere village lies yon
der bout a mile"
want the village
"Noo7 inquired the wagner, scratching his head.
Certainly not" answered Belew.
"Then what do we want?'
"Oh WE'LL I'll just 60 lying here and see what turns
up; so drive on, like the good fellow you are
Cant be done!" said the wagner.
"Why not?'
"Why, since you ak me- because don't have to drive
no farther There be the farmhouse, the upland
yonderyou can't see it because the trees but there
it be-"
So Bellew sighed resignedy, and perforce climbed
down to the road. "What do owe you?" he inquired.
"Owe me?" said the wagner, staring
"For the ride, and the-er-very necessary exercise
you afforded me-
"Lord!' cried the wagner with sudden great laugh,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-12
Mothers Day.

Mothers Day" will be celebrated
on Sunday, May IA. 1t was founded
by Anna Jarvis Of Philadelphia 'as a
simultaneous observance throughout
the world Of the love and gratitude
men, women and children owe their
mothers" On that day a white car
nation is worn in honor of the mother.
Last year Mrs. John B. Dodd Of
Spokane, Wash, took up tho cause Of
the neglected old man and inaugu-
rated Partners Day" It will be
celebrated this year June l6 and it
is belived, 5000 towns and cities
will observe it. A colored flower
will be worn for the living, a white
flower for the dead.
On both occasions thousands Of
sermons will be preached from the
text: Honor thy father and thy
mother, that thy days may be long
upon the earth which the Lord thy
God giveth thee"
II is a beautiful and touching idea,
springing in part from real need Of
a revival Of filial love and respect
"a need more urgent, perhaps, in
than in any other place
under the sun.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-12

resolution asks Mississippi and othei
states to adopt similar resolutions spd
the matter Is officially before the gov.
ernor to be submitted upon tho Assem-.
bling OF tho next Mississippl legisls.
ture.
Discussing the subject to-day, Gov.
Noel said:
SEVEN Southern states, including
Mississippi and Arkansas, paid the sum
Of $5s,000,00O Of this cotton tsA money,
and at a time when tho people most
needed II, and we're least able to spare
10. The direct land tax imposed about
the anne tine has been already refund
ed by aet % congress. Toe constitu-
tionllity Of this cotton tax was upheld
by an equally divided United States
supreme court; Its injustice IL manifest.
since sorn, wheat, oats and other agri
cultural products tax, Notwithstanding
some Of these crops wege Of greater
value than tho cotton.
THE Arkansas resolution asks that
the cotton tax be returned to the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-12
THE WOODS ARE
FULL OF EN-.
Mississippi Has About 1000 candi-
dates In Field.

The estimate that there are seven
Thousand candidates for Office Smelling
the woods in Mississippi is probably
not far from correct.
This, Of course, means the total num-
Der Of aspirants in the field who are
on the trail Of state, district, county
and beat offices.
The number is anquestionably the
largest in the history Of the state, and
II the desire to hold positions of trusts
and responsibility is a manifestation Of
patriotism, then Mississippi has pa
triot to burn.
Over in Leake county for instance,
the announcement column OF a weekly
paper shows ia candidates in the field.
As Leake county will not poll much
more than 1000 votes, it looks like the
N man in ten is after an office.
Leake county. OF course, is somewhat
OF an exception. While there are
many counties with 100 or more consid-
erably below 100 who are out for the
local Offices.
Ii all the candidates could he lined
up In military array they would be suf-
icient to put down the Mexican revo-
lution-and some OF them are so fierce
looking that the Mexicans would be
willing to quit without a fight.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-12
How Do You Invest Your
Money?

When you buy property you bu.
what? Bricks? Stone? Wood? Land
Timber? Minerals? No-not In fna
snaly sis. You really buy food ant
drink, clothing and shelter for your
self or your family in days to come. The
property you own, YIN own merely Il
supply these, still more You buy travel
entertainments, education, art, happi
ness-tbe things that make life richer
and without which property is nothing
Finally you buy peace Of mind, which
comes from tho knowledge that your
mcncy Is invested safely. Our business
is to invest your savings and ray you 4
per cent. interest compounded semi,
annually, which win provide this peace
of mind for Tor and your loved ones In
old age. 81 90 will start an account
with the BANK OF LEFLORE.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-12
Notice Of Registration.

! will be at the following places,
on the dates given, for the purpose
OF Registering those persons whose
names are not now Oh the books-a
new registration is not contemp-
lated and all persons whose names
are now on the books will not be
required to register again.
Persons may qualify and register
up to within four months Of the
general election, Novembea 7tb.
1911. and the books will be open
for registering at all times except on
the days given below;
Minter City, Thursday, June /
Sunny Side, Friday, 2
|Schlater, Saturday, 8
Shellmound, Wednesday, Z
money, Thursday, 8
Itta Bena, Saturday, /" 10
|Sidon, Monday III
Morgan City, "Wednesday, IA
Swift, Friday, l6.
i. p. Humphreys,
Registrar fof Ixlort County, Miss
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-12
ALL MY PlMPLES GONE
Girl Tells How a BIotchy skin Was
cleansed BY a Simple Wash.

Girl Tells How a Blotchy skin Wa
cleansed BY q Simple Wash.
II was ashamed Of my face" writes
Miss Minnie Pickard Of Altamahaw,
N. G. 1T was all full of pimples and
scars. but after using D D D Pre-
scription I a say that o there is
no sign Of that Eczema. and that was
three years ago"
ID. D. D has become so famous as
a cure and instant relief In Eczema
and all other serious skin diseases.
that its value Is sometimes overlooked
IN clearing up rash, pimples, black
heads, and all other minJr forms of
skin impurities.
The fact is. that while d. D. d. Is
70 penetrating that II strikes to the
very root OF Eczema or any other seri-
GUS trouble, the soothing Oil OF Winter.
green, Thymol and other Ingredients
ara so carefully compounded there Is
no wash for the skin made that a
compare with this great household
remedy for every kind OF skin trouble.
D. D. D, is pleasant to use, perfectly
harmless to the most delicate skin,
and absolutely reliable. A 25-cent
bottle will give you positive proof Of
the wonderful effectiveness of this
great remedy
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-05-12
A Delightful Entertainment.

Miss Adele Hoifa, OF Grenada, who II
the attractive gnest Of Mrs. P. s,
George, was oomplimented with a
bridge luncheon on Tuesday given by
Mrs. r.. II. Baird.
The beautiful home on river front
was decorated with red peoples on this
occasion. A four course luncheon was
faultlessly served, after which bridge
was played.
Those invited to meet Miss Hoffa
were Mesdames Cole man, Austin, Ray,
Bernstein, Nash, George, Wilson, crull,
McBee, Gwin, Loggins, Wade, Misses
Gale, Reiman, Strong, Johnson and
Esther Reiman.
Mrs. Baird was assisted in receiving
her guests by Mesdames Myers n
~Burkhalter.
Miss Gale received the head prize
and Miss Hcfa visitors prize.