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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28

put on probation by Judge Feagin and other judges of the state. He takes these boys on his farm, several miles out of Tuscaloosa and does for them as the in- dustrial school does for the white de- linquent youths of the state. He teaches them to. read and to work and to be decent and respectable. With additional funds he could do a great deal more for the betterment of his race. A bill is now before the legislature, introduced by Rep resentative- Rice of Tuscaloosa, the. pro- visions of which provide for an appropria- ton of $5oOO for the Daley Industrial school.
 It is very probable that Sam and his object will profit from the members of the committee on appropriations
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The "back to the farm idea got into our head and we just could not stay in town.
 ous, wealth-producing soil yesterday with all the baggage, beds, frying pans, the children and the COG
 The cook was the only shadowy feature of the happy migration back 10 the original dust from whence we came. We worried greatly for fear she would not approve of the place. She followed in princely majesty enrobed in a gorgeous velvet coat under which was most expensive and brilliant gown topping a pair of faultless velvet topped slippers, which peeped coquet- ishly out at dream of a picture hat on top of the ebony crown.
 She was the only member of the fam fly that dressed for the occasion and 1t was with great misgiving that we re- ceived her at the back door before any thing had been placed in position. The cook stove and the front room bu- reau were hatching up an acquaintance in the front room while the lawnmower and the plano were making faces at each other on the back porch.
 We trembled when the cook drowned. We were satisfied that she was not well pleased. but she kept her thoughts to herself That made the situation more tantalizing. We would have pre- ferred that she say something sassy so that we could have kicke ed her out and sent her back to town. The world is full of cooks. We know because we have engaged most of tn em at one time and another
 But we are on the farm and 1t IS really glorious We landed there yes terday just after drawing a check for our last grocery bill. Henceforth we will gather our groceries as we'll as incalculable wealth f,om the garden and field.
 Secretary Wilson tells us that the farmers produce more wealth than all the other lines of business put together The farmer is growing rich, is wear ing diamonds and is riding in automo- piles. We have answered the call and henceforth our address is "The Farm. "
 Only few days ago we read where a Pennsylvania gardener produced on one- eighth of an acre enough stuff to feed his family and netted cash at the rate of S1700 an acre from the surplus Another farmer in Illinois cleared s100(
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
HERMAN SAKS IS HAVING
 ~GOOD TIME AT CAPITAL
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Montgomery, January 9.-tSpecial.)- Herman Saks, the well known Birming- ham merchant, has seen Montgomery.
 Herman Saks, who has been selling goods in Birmingham since 1884, never saw Montgomery before this morning.
 Herman Saks has been all around the world. He knows New York as he knows a book. He has stood upon the western coast and viewed the great Pacific.
 But he never saw Montgomery before this morning. The Birmingham merchant is delighted with Montgomery.
 Its nice little city, is it not?" he observed and asked at the same time ,'Of course, it cannot compare with Birming ham, but 1t does deserve a place on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
BUSINESS IS QUIET FOR THE PAST WEEK Unseasonably Mild Weather Causes a Slackening COTTON TRADE ACTIVE. h General Industries Conditions Are Not Very Active Except in Iron
 and Steel, Which Are
 Cheerful

New York, January 27-Bradstreets to- morrow will say:
 Trade as whole is quiet to dull with . tendency to drag except in the case Of supplies for the agricultural interests where spring requirements must be met and filled. Unseasonably mild weather throughout the country has tended to dull retail trade, despite clearance sales and many markets report the weeks opera lions in this line below expectations. Except at some markets where early spring buyers are in evidence the job bing trade has ruled quiet. Cotton goods, lead in activity in this direction. In wholesale lines generally, however, con servatism rules purchases for spring and further distant positions.
 In industry aside from a slightly more cheerful feeling in iron and steel, partly caused by the allotment of previously en- gaged orders for rails and expansion in demand for wire and tin plates, quiet still prevails. Trade in wire products has expanded, helped by the seasonable ad- vent of spring demand and the frmness of producers in advancing quotations.
 Curtailment in the tanning industry has brought firmer feeling in prices for sole leather but while shoe manu- facturers at the west report more doing. eastern producers report buying only for actual needs. In textiles some varieties of cotton goods sell fairly well, while others move only at very close margins. Cotton yarns are weaker for low grade goods and woolen yarns are dull
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending January 26 were 345. as compared with so2 last week, 2s5 in the like week of 1910, 3l1 in 1909, 359 in 1908 and in 1907 III.
 Business failures in Canada numbered 8, as compared with 9 for last week, and 43 in the corresponding week of is1o
 Wheat including flour exports from the United States and Canada for the week ending January 26 aggregate 2132,512 bushels, as compared with 2,257 501 bushels last week, and 3,11s.17s this week last year.
 For the 9 weeks ending January 26 ex- ports are 7o,sH,5le bushels, compared with year.
 Corn exports for the week are 1s3l,23 bushels, as compared with 2,21072 bushels last week and 1.37s. 655 bushels in 1910. For the 90 weeks ending January 2s corn exports are 1e,216,14S bushels, as com pared with 14.02e,sss last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Changes in Board

Montgomery, January H.-(Special.)- Announcement is made from the office of Superintendent of Education Henry J. Willingham of the appointment of H. A. McMurray of Heflin, as q member of the board of education of Cleburnc coun- ty, succeeding w. H. Lindsay, resigned. At the same time announcement is made of the appointment of Prof. F. M. But tram as member of the board. of educa- ton of the, same county, to succeed p. R.. Carlson, who 10 now superintendent or education of cleburne county.
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To Examine Court 0aAcsrs

Montgomery. January 27.-William Hornbeak. an examiner of the depart ment of justice, arrived in Montsomery tonight to conduct general examin- ation of all the officers connected with the United States court. in Montgom- cry and especially the alleged irregu- in connection with Deputy Fed -eral Clerk Michael Keating. who is under arrest. in Lss Angeles. MT. Horn beak stated that he will start first upon the clerks office pursuant to instruc- .tions. and in view of the unpleasant ness that has turned up in that office regarding Keatins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28

Washington. January 27.-tSpecial) Col. E. L. Russell of Mobile. Ala, vice president of the Mobile and Ohio rail- road, and executive head of that sys- tenn, is critically i'll at the Raleigh hotel in this city with an attack of grippe with pneumonia threatened. He Is attended by Dr. NJ. F. Cuthbert, who has called into consultation Dr. F. M. Mclaughlin. Colonel Russell came to Washington from New York yester- day and last night found 1t necessary to send for a physician. This after noon his condition was pronounced ex- tremely grave. but a change for the better Is noted tonight. Colonel Russell Is in his sixty fifth year. He is well known throughout the country in rail- road circles.
 Mobile January 27-General Manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28

R. V. Taylor of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad company. and Miss Eoline Rus sell, daughter of Col. E. L. Russell, vice president of the Mobile and Ohio, left Mobile this afternoon for Washington, where Mir Russell is seriously ill.,
 Montgomery. January 27.-tSpecial.)-Ill- ness of Col E. L. Russell, vice president of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, has cast damper over the members of the Ala bama legislature. First advice of his sickness in Washington was received by Capt. John Craft of the Gulf City on Fri day morning. immediately following upon which telegrams of sympathy were wired to the city in which the well-known rail- road official lies critically i'll.
 Dr. Rhett Goode, who spent the day In Montgomery has gone to the sick bed side. As dean of the Medical college at Mobile he was close friend to Colonel Russell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
st. John Methodist servic.

Dr. F. P. Culver. presiding elder of the Birmingham Methodist district will oc- cupy the pulpit at the morning service tomorrow at the St. John Methodist church. The pastor, Rev. J. M McCles- key will preach at the evening service at 7:3O p. m. Sunday school service will be held at 9:30 a. m.. J. B. Dryer, super intendent and the Epworth league meet Ing at GAS p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28

of the Clay County bank since its or- ganization. six years ago. resigned yes terday, and will go to Talladega, where he has accepted the position of cash fer of the Talladega National While his many friends here regret to lose him from Ashland they are glad to know that he has been honored with this new position. MT. Wynn. although young man, is easily in the first class of bankers in Alabama.
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map, nevertheless. I am going now to the capitol, and I shall stand upon the star whereon Jefferson Davis stood. After wards I shall ride over the city and view every spot of historic interest. You see it is all new to me. I may never get back again.
 MT. Saks came along as 9 member of he discharged his obligations satisfac- torily.
 But his duties did not prevent him from seeing the city. He gazed upon the river, muddy and slow of motion. He went upon the Highlands, and saw the homes which grace that section of the city.
 And he had good time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28

ter works. After the meeting the pres
 ident of the council. Dr. George s.
 Vann, said that no progress had as yet
 been made, and nothing definite would
 be known as to the exact status of
 the work on the plant until the en-
 gineer made careful examination of
 the progress that had been made. It
 was ascertained however. that only
 $19,000 of the fund had as yet been
 spent and that some $3S,000 was yet
 available from the proceeds of the $60,-
 900 bond issue authorized by the peo-
 pie for the completion of the plant. The former administration understood that the fund would not complete the work and that at least $1O,000 addi- tionaI would be required to carry out
 the plans as made. Whether this will stil be ample for the completion of the system will not be known until a further investigation is made and the engineer makes his report.
 The contractor having charge of the installation of the heating system in the new College street school building has had some difficulties in his work, and the structure will not be ready | for occupancy for some days to come. If was intended by the authorities that the new building would be put in use directly after the examinations, which
 are being held this week. but in this
 they have bee ndisappointed. It Is | quite likely, however that the build- Ting will be ready for the children by
 the first of week after next.
 | J. Banks Hudson. superintendent of
 the Alabama Consolidated Coal and 1 Iron company. has rendered his reslg
 nation to the company. to take effect
 on March l. Mir. Hudson will take charge of the furnaces and works of | inc Lake Superior Iron and Chemical i company's plant at Detroit. He has be,n a live wire in the Gadsden dis irict. making many business and social
 friends, and hts going is matter of
 much regret to the community
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Moody-HartzelI


 Eufaula, January -(Special.)-The wedding of Mrs. Cyrus King Hartzell of this city to Julian Wright Moody of Bir- mingham. which occurred at the home of the brides parents. Capt. and Mrs. l.. Y. Dean, yesterday afternoon. marked a very brilliant social function here.
 Fully 100 guests assembled. and the stately old home with it's rich furnish ipgs was transformed into a bower of beauty and lovliness, in some exquisite floral decorations and graceful climbing plants that were ingeniously entwined about the arches and doorways. A se- lect musical programme, which preceded the ceremony was an especially pleasing feature. and was contributed by Mrs. E. T. Long, who presided at the piano; Prof. s. " DeTrinnis, violin, and Elmer Cargill, cornet. Mrs. c. G. Caldwell also sang You Are the Ideal of My Dreams" !" While four little girls unwound the bridal ribbons, "Laces and Graces" was played signaled the coming of the couple. The ceremony was pronounced after the ritual of the Presbyterian church by the Rev. D. J. Blackwell. and was beautiful in its sincerity and simplicity.
 l.. Y. Dean, Jr:, brother of the bride, acted as best man, and Miss Cephalie Stewart of this city was the maid of honor. Mrs. John Reese and Mrs. Thom- as Moore were the matrons of honor.
 The bride was clad in travelling suit of leather-colored material. trimmed in sealslSin, and carried bouquet of parma violets.
 The welded couple left last night on the westbound train for New Orleans and other important points on an extended bridal tour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
FARMING SECTION
 WANTS RAILROAD Louisville and Nashville May
 Extend Its Lines SURVEY HAS BEEN MADE Rich District of Giles County, Tennes- nessee, Is Needing a Railroad and
 Indications Point to an
 Extension
SURVEY HAS BEEN MADE

Pulaski Tenn, January 27.-(Specal)- aid that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company had ordered 3o,0O0 tons of steel rails to be built at Ensley Ala, at once, to be used in double-traclSing it's line from Nashville to Decatur, great interest has been manifested by the peo- ple at Bunker Hill and Elkton, several miles east of here, which section is with that for more than year now there have been nearly a dozen different surveying parties throughout that section surveying routes for a contemplated line, and the "circumstantal evidence is that the Louisville and Nashville is behind this track through that country. It is a rich farming section and already property has advanced greatly since these movements have begun.
 The January term of Giles county cir cult court is drawing to a close, after the disposition of about 200 cases on the civil and criminal dockets, most of which were for minor offenses and were either sub mitted or continued There are three im- portant eases-Morgan Lafayette, negro, charged with criminal assault; Dave Cup ton, negro, murder of wife, and man calling himself Edward A. Phelps, charged with forgery of check on Co., lumbia. Tenn, firm and for which he was apprehended here.
 "Phelps'' is a remarkable character. He claims to be only 30 years old, has trav- eled extensively, Is well posted. an excel lent talker, away above the average In in- tellect and education and well read. He applied to Judge Turner for permission 10 plead his own case when the trial comes up Tuesday and the affair IS watched with deep interest.
 The sheriff and many who have inter viewed Phelps" state that he is one of the most extraordinary individuals they have ever encountered, and it is not doubted that somewhere under the sur face there is a mystery. Phelps" mas been in jail several months, but all eff forts to trap him into any sort of give away' have been unsuccessful.
 In the case of Mark Arrowsrnith, for mer cashier of the Commercial Bank and Trust company, which closed it's doors several months ago, and whose ac- counts were found by experts to be short more than $S0O0O, and who was arrested at St Petersburg, Fla, Attorney General Frierson has asked that he be allowed to prosecute the case. There are already 2 number of bills in court that grew out of this failure, which was the sensation of the period here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
ENBEZZLEMENT IS
 THE CHARGE MADE
MER AUDITOR WITH MIsAPPRO- PRIATING s1s,o0O-N0THING DONE REGARDING WATER WORKS

Gadsden, January 27.-tSpecial.)-A real sensa ton was sprung in the city today when the county sheriff returned from Florida with C. F.. Connor of Ocalla Fla, as his prisoner. With a requisition from the governor of Ala bama on the governor of Florida, the sheriff went to Ocalla and arrested Connor on a charge of embezzlement and false pretense. The warrant was sworn out by Capt. J. NJ. Elliott ana clarges Connor with having embedded $16,000 from Elliott while acting as the auditor of Captain Elliott's private affairs. Connor was auditor and pri-
 yate secretary for Captain Elliott for number of years and only two years
 ago left his employ and went to Flor ida, where he engaged in the develop
 ment of a drainage project in which he is largely Interested. Connor has ! made bond in the sum of s4QD0 for his appearance at the preliminary trial, set three weeks hence. He is represented by ex-Solicitor W. J. Boykin.
 | Consulting Engineer Hazclhurst of Atlanta arrived in the city this morn
 Ing, and meeting of the council was | At once held n fa d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
BRYCE HAS CHARGE OF SHERIFF'S OFFICE Casey Surrenders in Cullman
 Legal Fight BUSINESS IS RENTING Cullman Is Agitated Over What People Consider, Unnecessary Delay in
 POstmastef Appointment.
 Society News
BUSINESS IS RENTING

Cullman, January 27.-(Special. At last peace reigns supreme among the con testants for the sheriff's office of this county. Former Sheriff A. J. Casey re- turned from Montgomery last night. The supreme court refusing to restore the ln-
 junction, MT. Casey returned home ana
 immediately signified his willingness 10
 turn over the office with all accoutre-
 ments to the democratic sherin-elect' C'
 w. Bryce. MT. Casey is alleged to nave
 said in surrendering his rights to the
 office: "I have put up the best fight pos
 sible for me to do, I have lost fairly, suppose, and the only thing now left for me to do is to willingly submit 10 the mandates of the courts; therefore, I nave nothing more to do with the office and will surrender the keys and books in the morning, or now if my successor de- mands them. I Congratulate MT Bryce on the fight he, has made for what ne deemed was his legal rights.
 It is now Sheriff Bryce in fact.
 One of the first things that MT. Bryce proposes to do after he has gets things strengthened out In the office will be to put the lid on so far as concerns tiger ism in Cullman. That the tiger men an- some changes in affairs after Bryce went into office was evidenced last night, as 1t is said that wagons and drays were kept busy almost all night nov ing tiger whisky and beer from their places of business and storing it in un- known places MT. Bryce says that the prohibition laws must be enforced in Gull man so long as they remain on the stat ute books. He has a well organized force Of deputies whom he says he is confi- dent will do their duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Business Revives

BuSIne98
 The merchants and other business men of Cullman who have been suffering from that terrible malady known as the ''blues' have recently been able to ward of the feeling of melancholy by the ln- crease in all lines of business.
 The month of January and February has always been months attended by bus mess depression in Cullman. The spring trade has already opened in very brisk way. It is predicted now that business will be better here this year during the spring season than for many years.
 Former Circuit Clerk Asa B. Fuller has opened up one of the finest offices in the town in his building on the corner of Second avenue, West and Third streets. MT. Fuller will be engaged In the real estate and loan business and will also branch out in the insurance bus mess. MT. Fuller will possibly be To- cated here until the spring weather opens up. when he proposes to build large hotel on the property where his office now is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Society News


 Isaac Knight has returned to Cullman after a brief visit to relatives in Birming- ham.
 w. E. James has returned from trip to Birmingham.
 Col. J. B. Brown returned from trip to Montgomery Thursday.
 Mrs. Knappe and children have sold their property here and will return to their former place of residence, Cincin- nati
 Mrs. Rosa York has returned from a visit to friends in Birmingham. Mrs. McDougal of Birmingham is here the guest of he,. sister, Mrs. J. T. John son.
 W. J. Scheuing and wife and children are the guests of friends and relatives in Birmingham.
 Mrs. c. A. Sexton and sister, Mrs. Clarke, have returned to their home in home fin this city after a visit of several days with Cullman friends. Miss Bertha Herzig has returned to her home in this city after a visit of severl days duration in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28
Postomce Delay

There is considerable talk in Cullrnan over the delay in the appointment Of postmaster This appointment has been overdue since last July, and the delay can not be understood. It was presumed that on the return of Referee Thompson from a visit to Washington that the appoint lnent would be made at once for this and all like offices, but so far. nothing has ben heard in Cullman of the conference between MT. Thompson and the Postmas- ter General.
 Cullman has three applicants for the place, G. w. Hanlin, M. F. Parker and the present incumbent, William A. Heck. The postoffice In Cullman has become a job worth making an effort to get, carry ing with 1t salary of $2200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-28

Isaac Knight young man formerly of Birmingham, has moved to Cullman and purchased the jewslry business of M. N. Julian. This Is one or the oldest and best established businesses In Cullman and it is considered that MT. Knight has made an excellent deal in the trans action. MT. Julian has retired in order that he can push a new invention that he has recently secured a patent on. MT. Julian has invented what is known as the automatic railway block signal
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Mobile. January g7-General Manager