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Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-04-27
Residence Burned.

Fire destroyed the residence of
@. K. Werner near the cemetery
on last Sunday morning. The
family was at breakfast when
neighbors alarmed them with
the cry that their home was on
fire. A strong wind blowing at
the time made futile every at.
tempt to extinquish the flames,
and the energies were bent to
saving the personal effects and
furniture. Most of the furniture
was saved. The fire originated
from a defective flue. The house
was insured for 81, 900 and furni
ture for $500. Mr.. Werner ex-
poets to rebuild at an early date.
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ready when the race or game is
called.
Any conduct about the grounds
unbecoming a gentlemen will be
dealt with accordingly.
Don't forget the day and date
and your basket, then day of
pleasure and enjoyment will be
the result.
Tamina Day Committee.
j. W. MARLER, Chm.
J. @. SUMMERS, Sec.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-04-27
FREE AccoMMt oArroNs.

There will be two hacks that
will rnn between the depot and
park all day for the accommoda
ton of ladies and little children
and for older and feeble people
(free of chargel These hacks
will meet the arrivsl and depart
ure of trains. 49, !.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-04-27
FREE ADMISSION.

The park will be open free to
everybody; the exercises will
also be free to all who wish to
participate. Everything will be
thrown wide open for day of
pleasure and enjoyment. Come
and have a good time.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-04-27
SATURDAY
Is Jockey and Bargain Day
AT OUR STORE

We will offer lots of unusual bargains in several de-
parents for this day only See circular for fuller details
Bring us your eggs and chickens. We will trade you
goods for them Pay you 10 cents dozen for your eggs and
market price for your chickens
We offering $500 pair of our All Leather Shoes
the person bringing the largest number of cattle sell
trade on that day.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-04-27

MRS. GRUNDY--A character In Mortons
Comedy, "Speed the Plough" the wife of a
lucky farmer, envied by DameAshfeld neigh
Dor, who constantly exclaims "what will Mrs.
Grundy say" hence, society in general regarded
censor of morals.-Standard Dictionary.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-04-27

Advertisements mustlhave merit or they
will not be accepted, Mrs. Grundy has large
and increasing circulation. Artistic designs in
typography special feature in our ads. With
the latest improved machinery we are also turn
ing out superior grade of Job work.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-04-27
Special JoCkeyDay
Bargains.
"Quit your fooling with the blues,
Jump up! The world is yours!
Go curry your worn out mare.
And bring her to the Jockey L

And bring her to the Jockey Fair
We are determined to do our level best to make it
pleasant and profitable day for you by offering extra
special values for that day.
large assortment of Is and SO cent Suspenders 4C.
lot of so cent Dress Shirts Jockey Day prce...0JC.
good quality Brogan Shoe ...99C.
A lot of Linen Collars 10 cent values, six or...LJC.
Jockey Day Bargains in Dry Goods Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
COMMISSIONERS MAY
 NOT HAVE A MEETING
But Captain Kolb Will Start Move ment to Offset "Bearish"
 Reports

Montgomery. August 22-(Special)- Capt. Reuben F. Kolb commissioner of agriculture of Alabama, has received a telegram from Commissioner Graham of North Carolina, president of the Associa- ton of Southern States Agricultural Com missioners, in which the former is ad- Yised that he. Captain Kolb and Com missioner Hudson of Georgia, seem to be enthusiastic for session of the commits sioners in Montgomery the last of this month. The North Carolina agriculturist was requested by Captain Kolb several days ago to call meeting of the southern commissioners for the purpose of discuss ing the situation that has resulted from deterioration of the cotton crop, but fail ure of Commissioner Graham to agree to the proposal is expected to bring about insurgency in the ranks of the commis- sioners.
 According to Captain Kolb, he has sent elegrams to all of the southern states asking for the percentage of deteriora tior of the cotton crop, and as soon as the answers are received he announces that he will call the meeting on his own Ie Z possibility should the replies show that the crop has suffered greatly. The Alabama commissioner believes that the crop deterioration since July 25 has been anywhere from 15 to 20 per cent, condition which should be fully expain- ed to cotton factors, according to Cap tein Kolb. if hopes are entertained to save the farmers. The commissioners in- cines to the belief that an effort is on foot to bear the market a situation which should be remedied by the various states if 1t is possible to do so.
 Reports from 15 or 20 counties of Ala hama show that the cotton crop deteriora- ten in the past month has been great and probably as much as 25 per centum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
TRAIN HITS TWO MEN SLEEPING ON TRACK
One Birmingham Man Is Killed, Other Fatal
 ly Injured

Cuba. August 2-(Special. )-The body or a man believed to be John shannon, an automobile repairer of Birmingham, was picked up beyond the state line in Mis- sissippi at an early hour this morning and brought here on an early train. An other man was picked up severely in- jured and unconscious but he later re- vlved and gave his name as Harry Dan- iels of Birmingham. He had his limbs broken and several cuts about the head.
 While being moved to hospital Daniels regained consciousness long enough 10 state that they were en route 10 New Orleans, where they had secured Jcps, and that they were put off at York, Ala From there they proceeded to walk to Meridian. Just beyond the Alabama Mississippi boundary line they sat down on the rails facing each other and perhaps had dropped off to sleep.
 Comets remembers nothing until he found himself lying against the bank of the track and saw his companion with his head severed from his body. He was un- able to move a limb. After that he be- came unconscious again until he was be- ing carried to the inf1rmary for medical attention.
 The remains Of the supposed shannon were sent to Meridian this morning to be prepared for burial.
 J. s. Jackson. claim agent for the Ala bama Great Southern. has been making every effort to get in touch with some rel atives of the men. He is looking after the injured man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
MOROCCAN TANGLE FAR FROM SETTLED

Paris. August PA cautious but firm semi-offieial note was issued by the gov ernment this afternoon relative to the ne- gotiations with Germany concerning Nor occo, saying:
 Without endeavoring to prejudice the precise results, it is believed that the dffi- culties will find solution. It is, how ever. true that such solution will depend upon two conditions:
 First, that the rights Of France in Morocco be recognized without diminution on the part of Germany and regulated definitely in a manner to avert all future complications; and, second. that Germany reduce her territorial desire in French Congo, which appears manifestly to be excessive.
 Ambassador Cambon will return to Berlin about August 2s.
 Premier Caillaiux Is taking counsel of the best diplomatic and political wis dom of France during these days of un- certainty in the negotiations.
 The French ambassadors at Berlin, London and Rome, Jules Cambon, Paul Cambon and Camille Barrere, who had been summoned to Paris, were received by NJ. Callaiux today Justin De Selves, the minister of foreign affairs; Jean Kruppi minister of justice. and The ophile Delcasse, the minister of marine, also conferred with the premier, who is preparing for 8 special cabinet meet ing to be summoned for the end of the week.
 Berlin, August 22-Rumors that break ing off of negotiations between Germany and France regarding Morocco country was impending were circulated the Bourse after the close of official trad 1 ing today and caused heavy drop in prices. Inquiries here show there Is no 1 foundation for the rumors which appear ;, to have originated at Vienna. Government officials maintain their pre-
 viously expressed belief that an agree 1 ment can be reached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Personal and General

Miss Agnes Mcdowell entertained yes- terday afternoon with a bridge party in honor of her two guests, Miss Evelyn Roseborough of Mississippi, and Miss L.il- Han orr of Birmingham. A four-table bridge game was indulged in. A salad course was served. Those present were Miss Peterborough, Miss Lillian Orr Miss Bessie Morrison. Miss Sarah Glider, Miss Edith Brooks. Mrs. Moody Mrs Morri- son, Mrs. Thomas Judge, Miss Annie Aveyrt, Miss Jessie Wells, Mrs. s. C.. Fondiville, Mrs. Hendon and her two vis- itors, Misses Lois and Annie Tendon; Mrs. James Ingram, Mrs. Neal Hutchins, Mrs. J. T. Enochs. Miss Marie Boyd and Miss Persons.
 Mrs. R. Y Greene of Bibb county is the guest of Mrs. H. F. Green.
 Miss Pearl Perry of Selma is the guest of Miss Nina Rogers at her home at Tuxedo.
 Little Miss Mildred Adams, the attrac- tive daughter of MT. sand Mrs W. s Adams, recently celebrated her seventh birthday With & birthday party. Quite a number of her little friends and playmates attended the party and had Very en- joyable time Several contests were ar ranged for the tots and Edward Nancy of Savannah, her little cousin, was tho prize winner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Nepro Woman Shot

Excitement was Caused on Monday night in the negro quarters near the Semmet- Solvay plant, when two negro women had a fight and one of the two dusky com batants pulled out gun, nearly 14 inches long, and shot her rival.
 The shooting was the result of Rebecca Gates loving Susie Banks lover. It seems that Susie came to warn Rebecca to touch not her affinity Rebecca resented her warning. saying that she believed in free love" and that no woman could come in between her man."
 After long and continued 'augument' and hair pulling, Susie'drew out her Smith & Wesson and proceeded to puncture Re- becca. However, before she could shoot more than one shot, her neighbors inter- fered and held Susit till the police came.
 She was lodged in jail on the charge of assault with intent to murder. and still remains behind the bars, while Rebecca lies at deaths door,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Building Permits Issued

The following building permits were issued at the office of the city building Inspector Tuesday:
 s4000-Birmingham Realty company to erect a two-story frame dwelling at Per bmmon and Twenty-fifth street.
 s2720-M. Franklin to erect one-story frame building at Twelfth avenue and Thirty-third street. The contractor is J. F. Aldridge
 s2240-Birmingham Realty company to erect a two-story frame building on H wenty-sixth street between Eleventh ar1 Twelfth avenues.
 s12oo- Martin Bakery company to erect a bake oven at 242o-22 Fourth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
RIVAL CLAIMS AS
 MADE IN ENSLEY Officer M. B. White Is Pencil Champion" OTHER ENSLEY NEWS Negro Woman Shot After Warning From Another to Let Her Af-
 finity Alone-Personal
 Mention
OTHER ENSLEY NEWS

That there will be several surprises in The local optionists in Ensley state that the majority cast in favor of the saloons will be 175, at the lowest esti- mate, and 25O at very reasonable es- innate of the majority. In Vivian the local optionists claim safe majority of 6O The chairman of the forces, NJ. H. Mcdowell. states that he Is con- fident of victory and that the dispen- sary vote will be smaller than the dry vote
 The leader Of the prohibition forces, W. R. Steyart, claims a com plete victory for the prohibitionists. He states that in his opinion, Ensley will go dry by a majority of 200 or more. He estimates that a vote of 750 will be cast in Ensley, and that more will vote for the dispensary than the saloon. In Vivian he states that the maj iority for prohibition will be 25. and in Pratt City 60.
 When asked for an estimate of the vote in Ensley and Wylam, NJ. H. Me Dowell said: Ut is an absolute safe es-
  of 175 for regulated salons. This ma jority may reach 250. In the Vivian box a majority of SO for the saloons is a certainty. though those in close touch with the situation claim 100 ma jority. The total vote cast in Ensley will be between 500 and 800, and think the dispensary vote will he much less than the dry vote"
 W. R. Stewart of the prohibition forces said: T think prohibition will carry in Vivian. Pratt City and Ensley Of the total vote cast, which will be about 75O. we will get a majority of 200 or more in Ensley; in Wylam we will carry that box by majority of %, and Pratt City will go in our favor by a majority of 60.
 If our side should gain ground in the next two days as it has in the last five, we would snow the saloonists un : der by majority of 300 at the coming election. I am very optimistic and think that prohibition will carry in the coun- ty. and that the dispensary vote will be greater than the saloon vote"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Champion Pencil Keeper

Without doubt, M. B. White, of the Ensley police, is the champion longtime pencil keeper Tales may be told of the pocket knife growing up from infancy to manhood with the child, of chewing the same piece of chewing gum for weeks but anyone who is able to keep the same pencil for three years is undoubtedly a champion. And that's no fairy tale
 Officer White, a well known guardian of the law, declares that for three long years he had kept and used the same indelible pencil and upon it's production 1t was seen that the pencil was still only half used.
 When asked of the pencils use and rec ord, Officer White replied that his secret was that he did not trim the lead and wood often. He said that he had used the pencil in his official duty throughout the years and that it still remains his com. panion day and night,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
BISCUITS ANTIQUATED
Black Mammies" Superseded By
 Bakers

Kansas City, August 22.-That modern taking machinery has taken the place of the old negro nanny" the cook in most southern homes, and that corn Tread and biscuits have lost their pres tige of the early days, is the declaration made today by c. K. Sears of Dallas, Tex, one of the delegates to the 14th annual convention of the National As sociaton of Master Bakers which con- Nenes here today.
 The bakery has superseded the negro in pastry at least, says Mir Sears. He declares that southerners now eat bak- CTS bread, bakers cinnamon rolls and bakers French bread. He says that the south has learned that cornbread and iscuits are injurious to the digestion and
 since the high cost of labor has been surmounted by the improvement in ma obinery. Texas and other southern states gre furnished with the same quality of bakers products as the east and enjoy the change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
CROPS SUFFER LOSS
 NEAR EVERGREEN

Evergreen, August 22.-tSpecial) )-Durins the mast 10 days there has been marked deterioration in the condition of the cot- i'm cror Y Rains have been continuous. and in many localities winds have pre- vailed to such an extent that the stalks have been blown down and the bolls and ,or,ns caused to rot on the ground. In other places the wet weather has caused the weed to shed it's fruit, and 1t has rained necessarily for the past 10 days. Complaints of caterpillars come from ais parts of the county. A conservative esti- mate would place the yield at this time at not more than 75 per cent of an aver age crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Lumber Mills Close

New Orleans, August 22.-Three of the rjils of the Kirby Lumber company,
 located at Roganville, Bronson and Lrowndell Tex, closed down Saturday night, failed to start work yesterday norrng, according to private dispatches received here late yesterday by local lumber men. The closing of tlfese mills is in line with the decision of the meet irg in Chicago last week of the South- ern Saw Mill Operators association, to cicse 22 mills In an effort to prevent organizers of the Brotherhood of Timber Workers from "upionzing" the work men, Eleven or more mills in Calcaseu parish were last night reported closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Considers ExtraditiOn

Los Angeles, Cal, August 22.-General c. A. Rhys Pryce, leader of the insur- reotos in lower California in the recent revolution will appear before United States Commissioner Vandyke today to learn whether he will be extradited to Mf fxico to face charges for murder and afso in connection with the last stand of the rebels at Tijuana.
 Pryces examination was commenced yesterday. A plea was entered by his counsel that the case be dismissed and after hearing lengthy argument Com rlis soner Vandyke took the matter under adyisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
ETOWAH AWAITING
 VOTE IN JEFFERSON
Prisoner Escapes Officers. Cotton Picking Time.
 Council Meets

Gadsden, August (Special.l- The return of the saloon in Birmingham will be a signal for a prohibition election in Gadsden. A number of business men have expressed themselves as being against the return of the saloon here, but they say that if liquor Is to be legally sold in every other city in Ala bama there is little use in attempting to maintain one dry town. It is admit ted that the revenue could be used to a good advantage, still this does not have much weight locally on the argu- ments for the return of the saloon.
 Robert Coats, a negro who was ar rested at Attalla yesterday by officers from Altoona and taken to that place, escaped while being conducted to the courthouse in Altoona, where he was to be tried on 8 charge of violating the prohibition law. He started running from Deputy Sheriff Starnes, who fired after him but missed. The officers and deputies spent several hours searching through the woods for the negro with out success.
 The first bale of cotton is expected in Gadsden next week. Reports from the county are to the effect that the bolls are opening. Farmers say they will be able to start picking very shortly The usual prizes will be of fered for the first bale of cotton on the Gadsden market.
 pr. E. L. Murphree, at a meeting oi ~ the ldty council Monday night, was elected meat and milk inspector The council also took up the proposition t of eliminating soft drink stands anc shanties where lunches are served from the fire district. A resolution was passed calling upon the chief of police to make cases against persons who conduct such places who have not re- ceived permission from the council A sliding scale in water rates was put into effect. The larger consumers of water will get a reduction of about 20 per cent over the present rate.
 A special train was run this after noon to Anniston to accomm odate the . local fans who desired to witness the ball game between Gadsden and An niston, at the latter place this after noon. The train left at 1 o'clock.
 Mrs. W A. owen, aged 2S years died at a local hospital last night. She Is z survived by her husband and family. The remains were sent to Greenville, Texas, for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Metal Workers Hold Session

Boston, August Business sessions occupied the attention today of the dele gates attending the quadrennial conven- tion of the International Metal Workers ! union. Legislation tending further to' safeguard the lives of men in some Branches of the metal trades craft was considered. Secretary Henry Abrams of the Boston Central Labor union, adyo- cateds five-hoila, five-day working schedule With pay at q an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
INSTITUTE BEGINS
 AT UNION SPRINGS
Building Activity Increases-Second Crop Caterpillar Causes
 Trouble

Union Springs, August 22.-A teachers institute is. being held here this week In the auditorium of the public school build ing and many teachers are in attendance.
 The institute is being conducted by Prof. W. R. Harrison, principal of the public schools of this city, assisted by Miss Nonie Jim Ogburn of Montgomery, %ho Is in charge of the primary work Prof. I. R. Murphy of Tuscumbia is scheduled to be here
 Prof. J. B. Hobdy of Auburn addressed the institute yesterday afternoon on the subject of agriculture in the schools. Pres ident A. P. Montague of Howard college and President E. M. Shackelford of the Troy Normal school are scheduled to de- liver addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Weather Conditions

Birminghafn, August 22, I9lI. ] Barometric conditions are very similar to those on Tuesday mornings chart. A depression extends northeast-southwest through the middle Mississippi valley. and Texas Showery weather occurred today over most of this area and over the region lying between the western extension of the low pressure area and the bank of high pressure over the. Dakotas and Nebraska. Showers also occurred over Florida Precipitation amounts were insignificant almost every where.
 Temperatures are decidedly lower in the region of high barometric pressure in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Commissary Men In Session

St. Louis, August 22.-Upwards of 3C0 members of the National Commissary Managers association, whose aggregate annual purchase of supplies and merchant disc for lumber camps, southern planta- tions and mines amounts to more than $3350. .000. 000 opened their second annual here today. Questions arising in the management of largf company stores. varied with entertaSpment and the election of officers. will chiefly occu- py the three days meeting ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Wanted in Greenville

A negro answering to the description of one wanted by the authorities of Green- vile, Ala, has been arrested and placed in jail, and is being held until he IS identified as being the negro wanted, or not.
 The prisoner claims that his name is Andrew Hill and that he is innocent, but he is being held awaiting an answer from the police of Greenvile. The negro is chaged with several offences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
COURTS MAY PROBE
 LOAN ASSOCIATIONS

Montgomery z. August 22.-(Special)-- Proceedings pending in various federal courts of the United States which have as their object the curbing of opera tions of various loan associations, on the alleged ground of fraud in many instances, are expected to lead up to a general pros ecution and investigation of such cor norations. Rumblings of such an inves- tieation on the part of the United States government have reached Montgomery. though what will be the result of such a campaign is not hinted.
 rt ts upderstood that the activities can bepin on allegations that the mail Is pe- ing used to defraud. 4s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
General News

Through quick work the fire depart ment extinguished a small blaze at M. Willinghams residence on Avenue c and Sixteenth street, with s2 as the total prop erty loss. The alarm was turned in and shortly afterwards the department was upon the scene. The fire was the result of a spark on the roof.
 The Semet-Solvay team will "hook up with the leading mechanics in seven inning ball game this afternoon at the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad dia- mond. The game promises to be very interesting. as the mechanics are desirous of winning the pennant and the chemists are playing an excellent game of ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
 IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY

Vincent, August 2.-(SpeciaD. The Shelby county institute began it's ses- sioE here today. The conductors pres eit are Superintendent D. R. Murphy, Anniston; Princapal J. O. Sturdivant, Odenville; Prof. C. H. Florcy, Vincent. and Miss Lea, primary teacher, Annis- ton.
 Fifty teachers had been enrolled up to JCon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23

northwest, and in fact all over the Rocky mountain region and the plains as far south as Oklahoma. Very little change occurred east of the Mississippi river. Cloudiness had set in over southwest Ala bama by D. m., and it was raining at New Orleans at that hourpwhich indicates a condition of probably unsettled wealth CT in the state Wednesday.
 Summary of observations made. at United States weather bureau stations: