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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
DAYS RECORD OF
 COUNTY COURTS

Harry Eggert a white man, who was arrested several days ago and impris- oned on charge of bigamy, was yes- terday discharged by Judge H. B. Aber- nethy of the second division of the court of common pleas, the evidence against him not being sufficient to hold him.
 City Court
 The following suits were filed yesterday In the city court:
 F. E. Bonner. administrator of the es- tate of Jesse Mathews. deceased, vs. the Sayre Mining and Manufacturing com pany for S10,000. alleging that the death Of his intestate, who lost his life in de- fendant's mine by rock falling on him, was due to the ,T>ar,''s n. 't--oi- -o
 Golden Rogers. ys. H. M. Atkinson, re. ceiver of the Atlanta, isi. tss .l.,d Atlantic Railroad company. for $iO0O. al- leging that he received injuries while employed by the defendant. Y Circuit Court
 Tn the circuit court M. A. Copeland filed suit against the. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company for e20Oo He alleges that the company sold him a gas stove and agreed to put 1t up in his house in a condition ready for use; but that 1t was so negligently put up that foul and noxious gases escape from the stove and made plaintin i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
UNAVOIDABLE DAY
 FOR REUNION Programme Is Curtailed on Account of Rain THE REUNION CLOSES Schools Declare Holiday in Honor of Soldiers-Several Band Concerts Were Given By the Au-
 burn Cadets
THE REUNION CLOSES

l Montgomery, November S.-(Special) Veterans of the sixties who are IT Montgomery in attendance upon the annual Confederate reunion, Alabama division, were given forceful reminder today of some of their strenuous days during the war between the states Throughout the day a slow, mean rain fell in all sections of the city, con- pletely wiping out the extensive pro- gramme which had been planned for the visitors. The nearest approach to a parade that the veterans could in- dulge in was thin, scattering line that intermittenly paced Dexter ave- nue from one end to the other.
 In honor of the aging soldiers, the city schools of Montgomery declared holiday for the day, but the rain ma terially dampened the ardor of the youthful enthusiasts. For the most part they were forced to remain at home
 A short business session was held during the morning, and afternoon. at which the Auburn cadets gave several band concerts, which brought the south ern warriors to their feet. Rebel yells sounded from many an unexpected quarter, but they were muffled. Doors had to be closed to keep the chill out.
 At the Hobbies of the local hotels the greatest gatherings could be found, and here was the true reunion spirit exem- pified. Jokes that once made merry the old soldiers, who a half century ago hud- died around camp fires to keep out the wntry blasts, were retold with relish. Old acquaintances were renewed. A social drink" was taken.
 The reunion in Montgomery closed to- night, though many of the veterans left the city during the day. Not a one of the visitors. however, left before he had seen and shaken hands with someone he had not seen in half century. One Geor- gian, who happened to be in the city for the reunion, recognized in the surging mass at the Exchange hotel a comrade whom he had not seen in 45 years. Their greeting was touching, the barest glance being sufficient for recognition, despite the gray boards and stopped shoulders.
 Major General Harrison stated that in his opinion the reunion was successful beyond expectations. Maj. A. c. Sexton stated that the gathering was undoubted- ly the most successful in 10 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
CORN YIELD BELOW
 LAST YEARS CROP.
Production Is Exceeded On
 ly In 1908 and 1909
POTATO CROP SMALL
The Decrease in Corn Due To DrOuth and Intense Hot Weather of the Past
 Summer

Wa shinston, November S.-The full et- weather of the past summer was reflect cd in the government crop report today. It showed that the production of corn in the United States which at the beginning of the season promised to exceed the bumper crop of last year was smaller by 349, 4l2, 900 bushels than last years crop.
 notwithstanding this gerat decrease in production the crop this year goes down as the third largest in the history of the country, having been exceeded only by those of 1909 and 1908. There were de- creases in production in all of the corn growing states except Ohio Michigan, Minnesota. Wisconsin. Pennsylvania. Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. Illinois led in production.
 Potatoes showed a falling off of 57,07s bushels.
 Flaxseed was about the only principal crop showing an increased production this year.
 There was a striking decrease in the production of tobacco, amounting to 196.- 0e0.O0o pounds less than last years crop In Kentucky alone the loss was Ill ,000, GOO pounds, and in Virginia and North Caro- lima it vas 25, ,0o0,000 pounds each. In Pennsylvania and Wisconsin the crop was greater than last year. The average yield per acre for the entire country, SS5.2 pounds. was greater than during any tine in the past ten years.
 The production of tobacco by principal states was:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
ATKINSON ON STAND
 IN RAILROAD CASE
of Birmingham Southern Is Progressing Fast

President Harry M. Atkinson of the At 1anta, Birmingham and Atlantic was the principal witness examined yesterday in the hearing as to whether the Briming- ham Southern railroad is a common car rier. Mir. Atkinson, as the head of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic, caused great interest in his examination He ar ranged the traffic proposition whereby the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic recognized the Birmingham Southern as a common carrier and filed a joint par t;cipating tariff with that line.
 He was examined by Walker Percy, counsel for the Birmingham Southern, relative to the traffic situation here. It was brought out that it was Mir. Atkin- sons opinion that if weak, struggling lines depended upon the initial lines here to assist the weak ones in getting a foothold that the outlook would be any thing but bright.
 President Atkinson explained why he decided to recognize the Birmingham Southern as a participating carrier. He was a witness that the attorneys seemed anxious to examine and he remained on the stand practically all day.
 The hearing progressed yesterday very materially. Mir. Atkinson's wide informa- ton as to railroad conditions here and his ability to explain his ideas prevented any delay in his examination
 Examiner Smith at the outset of the trial yesterday pointed out to the attor- neys that the interstate commerce com mission desired the fullest information on the subject under examination and how it applied to the shippers and people. The suggestion by the examiner that the evil dence be confined strictly to the issue was agreed to by the opposing counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
A Trial Gave Instant Relief The Great Kidney Remedy
 Never Disappoints

Being broken down in health, suffer- ing with kidney trouble, despairing of ever being well again, was advised by friend to try pr. Kilmer's swamp Root. which gave me instant relief. and after using, several bottles, I am now sound and well, and can safely recom- mend Swamp-Root to anyone suffering with back or kidney troupies.
 l also had Rheumatism, and I have had more relief from Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root than any other remedy. A sufficient trial will convince anybody of the merits of Swamp Root
 Yours very truly,
 P. F. NELSON,
 Murphy N. c. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of July 1909.
 EDMUND B. NORVELL,
 Notary Public,
 Cherokee County, N. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, November S.-C7 P. M)- An extensive area of low pressure over lies the western half of the country and has caused rain and snow from the Pa- cific coast to Minnesota along the north- ern border and throughout the Rocky mountain states. Another low pressure area has suddenly appeared on the gulf coast and has caused rain from the Texas gulf coast to Cape Hatteras. At Birming- hm 2.75 inches have fallen in the past 24 hours, at Montgomery 1.64, and at Atlan- ta 1.30.
 Cool weather prevails throughout the lake region and Atlantic coast states.
 Heavy rain has been general through out the cotton belt and temperatures are slightly below normal
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations November s, 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
RICHARDSON IS
 FOUND GUILTY

Tuscaloosa November (Special.)-The trial of Richardson, charged with the murder of Horton and Cooper on October 22, was called here at 10 a. m. today. The jury was selected, evidence heard and witnesses examined. Rice and Van0er- voort, for the defendants, and Oliver, the prosecuting attorney, made magnificent speeches. The jury retired at 4 o'clock and was out only 30 minutes, bringing in a verdict of guilty with the penalty of death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
Steamship Still Hung Up

Gulfport, Miss, November s.-The Brit ish freight steamship Goodwood. which went aground at Chandeleur Island Sim day night, was still fast in the sand to- day. The vessel Is about 800 feet from shore and the tug Gulfport, which has been trying to pull the Goodwood off, is unable to get nearer than a quarter of a milo to the steamer. Her position, how ever, is not dangerous. The master of tie Goodwood, Captain Stubb, said he misread the Chandeleur -e.Hipt ..as<1. .t.a tlJis was responsible for the yesseI'S { grounding. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
TO ESTABLISH
 ARMY HOME

Gadsden, November S.-(Special)-A jutant and Mrs. L. A. Odom of the Amer ican Salvation army, have arrived In the city and will establish post of their organization here. MT. Odom was in the city a few days ago, Investigating W. H. Layton. who claimed to have a con- mission from the American army, but who proved to be an impostor, and he was so favorably impressed with the city that he decided to come here and open the work for his organization An emer- gency home will be established at once and Adjutant Odom has every assur- ance that he will be given ample sup port in his work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
Legg's Condition Precarious

Athens, November S.-(SpeciaD Hector Leg, fer four years chief deputy sheriff, wto tried to commit suicide by firing a ball from .32 calibre revolver into his bosom, is lying at the home of Sheriff Colbert. his father-in-law in a precarious Condition. The ball passed entirely through his body, going little below the ieart and piercing the left lung. He gives no reason for his act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
Hear Rate Grieyances

New Orleans, November S.-Examinel Boyle of the interstate commerce com mission announced yesterday that to- days hearing would be devoted to the cases against the railroads for reduc- tion of rates on rice from Texas points to New Orleans. Several Texas rice mil'- CTS arrived in this city yesterday and filed interventions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
Letter to Dr. KiImer & Co. Binxhamton, N. Y.

Prove What swamp-Root VIII Do For
 Yo1
 Send to pr. Kilmer & Go, Bingham ton. N. r., for a sample bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive Q booklet of valuable information, telling all about the kidneys and bladder. When writing. be sure and mention The Bir- mingham Daily Age-Herald. Regular nfty-cent and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
Death Halts Legislature

la cixson. Miss, November S.-Adjourn- mcnf was taken until tomorrow by the special session of the Mississippi egisla-, tlre, TOW in session here, when it be- came known today that Speaker H. M Street had received telegram announc- ing that his son, Charles Street, dropped dead on street in Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09

Commissioner James Weatherly, whose resolution brought forth the offer from the company, was not in the city yester- day. He has not been officially informed of the public offer of the corporation, but will read his copy perhaps this morning. A statement from him will no doubt be forthcoming. MT. Weatherly sponsors the proposition to allow. the people to say whether the commissioners. their ser- wants, shall affirm or refuse the proposal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
Weather Forecast

Washington, November S.-Forecast TOT Alabama: Probably fair Thursday; Friday fair in south, unsettled in north portion; i; light to moderate variable winds.
 Georgia: Probably fair Thursday and Friday
 Tennessee: Unsettled, with probable rain Thursday and Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09
COLD CAUSE HEADACHE

LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. the world wide Cold and Grip remedy removes cause. Call for full name. Look for signature E. ". GROVE. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09

me NOVember crop report or the depart n1ent of agriculture issued today is as follows:
 Corn production, 2,776,3O1.ooo bushels: acre yield, 239 bushels; quality, S0.6 per cent; per cent of 1910 crop remaining oil farms November l, Az, or s2063, 900 bush els.
 Buckwhweat production, 17,051 600 bush els; acre yield, 212S bushels; quality, S79 per cent.
 Potato production, 2s1,735,0o0 bushels: acre yield, S0.6 bushels; quality, S5S per cent
 Flaxseed production. 21.6s2,00o bushels; acre yield 7.2 bushels; quality. Ss.5 per cent
 Tobacco production, 7eO, s63,ooo pounds; acre yield, Ss5.2 pounds; quality, SCI per cent.
 Wheat per bushel, 57s pounds.
 Oats, weight per bushel. 33.1 pounds.
 Barley, weight per bushel, AS pounds.
 Apples production GA per cent of full crop.
 The production of corn by principal states: Illinois, 365, ,5O4,o00 bushels; Iowa, ao7, ,SS2 GOO: Missouri, 213,642, 600: Nebraska, 16S oen0 coo Indiana, 1S9 40, GOO; Texas 96, ,096- %; Arkansas. 59.9s7.OO0; Mississippi, 6s,251,- 900; Georgia, 73 232.0 00O; Alabama, 8, ,97O, ,0qO; Louisiana, 47,590000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-09

Local Data For the "A hours ending at p. m.,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-24
HOME LIFE IN PERU.

My home I'm this wonderful valley
where for weeks on three separate ex-
petitions 7 have been Hospitality enter
tanned, is for the most part n house of
a single story built around two courts
or patios. Arriving on foot or on
horseback, one passes through n wide
vestibule into n large patio surround
ed by n covered corridor or veranda
and the principal rooms of the dwell
ing. The drawing room is furnished
with Brussels carpet, large mirror,
handicapped tables. and expensive
upholstered furniture. A piano, too, Is
here. as In every house where was
he must, on horseback. ninety miles
from the seaport of Casma and Sa-
nance up over the Black range and
down into the valley. will wonder how
the great mirrors. the piano, the heavy
French furniture, were brought to this
road leads. Neither mule nor burro,
the ordinary freight carriers here. can
transport piano on his back. From
Samanco n cart road leads thirty miles
to Moro. For tho remaining sixty
miles, up over n pass as high as the
top Of the Matterhorn, 14,700 feet. and
down n steep path to the valley, the
plano is borne on the shoulders of
mon. Luckily for the gentlefolk. labor
is cheap-thlrty cents a day.--Annie s.
Peck, In Harper's Bazaar.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-24

legislature is a mystery which seems Il
call for an explanation.
The only explanation thus far vouch-
safed. contained In the milwaukee,
Journal for June Esd. IS that when the
constitution says Every male person.
etc. il does not specifically either in
clude or exclude females" and that
therefore women may be given IRE bal
lot by legislative act aud referendum.
under a later and subordinate clause
which permits the inclusion OF new
classes OF voters by that method. But
In Wisconsin as in other states with
exactly the same clause in their consti-
buttons. the expression Every male
person" must surely, by implication.
exclude females. II viii be interesting
10 see what view, the courts take Of
his attempt 10 evade the constitution.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-24
BIRDS LONG JOURNEYS.

Some remarkable facts regarding
bird migration have been brought tn
light by the natural history depart
ment of Aberdeen university That
swallows, lapwings and other sum-
mer visitors are confirmed wanderers
Is well known, but much has yet To be
learned concerning their methods.
Among the means adopted by the nat
ural history department of the univer-
sity to obtain reliable data Of the flu
ture movements of birds is the placing
of rings on the legs of n number of
birds. In one case that of n widgeon
duckling, which was marked in Loeb
Brora, Sutherlandshire, in June, 1909,
il is stated that the bird was caught
i'm duck decoy in Holland in the fol-
lowing September. Last summer six
chich lapwings were marked I'm the
northeast of Scotland, and i'm the early
winter four were shot i'm different
parts of Ireland and two in Portugal
A guilemot marked was newly
Matched chick on the Aberdeenshire
cliffs In July, 1910, was shot in No
vember i'm Sweden. Perhaps the most
striking instance of bird migration
that has come under the notice of the
university authorities is that of
song thrush. one of brood of chicks
marked in their nest at Skene, in
Aberdeenshire, i'm June. 1910, was shot
at Leiria. in Portugal. five months
later. The two localities are about
$50 miles apart as the crow flies.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-24
suFFRAeE IN WISCONSIN,

An unusual question In suggested
by the woman suffrage biII just en-
acted by the Wisconsin legislature.
The bin takes the form Of an amend
nent to section y Of the statutes Of
Wisconsin, making II read Every
person male or female" ETC.: and the
amendment is 10 take effect n ap-
proved by a vote Of the people in No
yember. 1912.
But the qualifications for the suf-
frage are established in Wisconsin bv
the constitutions Of the state. which
expressly limits the suffrage to male"
persons Of q years and upward. And
the constitution expressly provides in
article -, that amendments can be-
come a part Of the constitution only
after the favorable action OF two sue
cessive legislatures. followed by ratin.
cation by the people.
How these plain constitutional pro-
visions can be circumvented by n ref
erendum on bill enacted by n single
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-24
PIGS AS LAWN MOWERS.
Suburban Field Of Usefulness Open to
the Guinea Variety.

A curious but successful experiment
is being made on "a number of private
lawns in Kent and is about to be tried
by golf club in the nelghborhood of
Greenhthe. The idea is the novel one
of substituting the guinea pig for the
moving machine and the weed killer.
Around the lawn is arranged a low
wire barrier and into the enclosure are
turned a number of guinea pigsN or
better a passage is made from their
hutch to the lawn. According To Con-
sular and Trade Reports the animals
at once attack all the worst weeds. the
plantains first, then the dandelions and
daisies.
These broad leaved plants which no
moving machine will touch, are killed
by the persistent cutting of the guinea
pigs teeth. When they have finished
the weeds which are broad leaved and
succulent they proceed to the grass. In
a short time the lawn looks as if il had
been cut by the closest machine The
persistent cutting of the leaves kills
the weeds which can stand almost any
'th'i NiNsiiuitIl, Dul uotS no HiflIl 10
the grass.
one lawn formerly mass of weeds
has been made To grow nothing but the
finer grasses. Another is still under
process Of treatment. The half of il i'm
which the guinea pigs were first set to
work has been cut quite even and very
close. For golflng it is as fast again as
II was under the administration of the
moving machine and not weed is
visible. The other half, where the ami
mails have just been turned loose, is a
mass of dandelions.
In this neighborhood il has been
found that the guinea pigs do not suf-
fer at all by being left to work i'm win
ter as well as I'm summer. Indeed they
are healthier than under the usual
treatment of those who keep them as
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-24
- He MOST SACRED FUNCTION THAT A PRESIDENT HAS
TO PERFORM IS APPOINTMENT OF MEN TO TIE
SUPREME COURT OF STATES. 1T is THE
OF OUR LIBERTIES
By President WILLIAM Ii. TAFT

5uLWARK OF
In its work Of construction recognizes the wonderfully compre-
hensve character of constitution SANE
progress 1t stands between and raasn
1t stands for the institutions that fathers and will continue
to lis if the country is TO LIVE
1t has fallen lot to have five members
commission, lot think that has fallen presidents and
there is duty that have discharged that given me moro
HEARTFELT CONCERN, that has upon my conscience
than the selection of the pure and upright character able
assert the right.
Whether that duty has been well performed COUN
TRY must decide but willing upon record of the
court made short it is, the were appointed
The country has hung the decisions of
of statute the construction of which given GREAT TO
the business and other communities of this these
decisions have done and will great good to all the bsi
of the country and have laid line of distinction which
not difficult for HONEST and INTELLIGENT business men to
follow a..
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-24
CHANCES IN PHILIPPINES.
Natural Resources Which Americans
Have So Far Failed to Exploit.

With one exception il may be said
that Philippine development schemes
have met with n cold reception from
the financial interests OF America.
The repeated failures in promoting or
financing any project for the islands
must receive the serious consideration
OF the Philippine commercial commun-
ity.
The islands present opportunities
for rapid and profitable development
unequalled in the world, Rich mineral
deposits abound, the forests of valua-
BILE hardwoods are inexhaustible, the
sugar lands yield high average, the
hemp monopoly is a source of never
ending profit. rubber and gutta percha
thrive and give handsome returns.
Yet with few exceptions these inn
mense natural resources after twelve
years Of American rule are still work
ed in the old primitive, wasteful man
ner which marked the industry OF a
century ago. II is n severe criticism
and reflection on American energy
which permits such untold wealth To
remain undeveloped and is a striking
contrast TO American enterprise i'm
Alaska. Hawaii, Porto Rico or Cuba
and TO the methods of Europeans i'm
neighboring countries.
Java is a tropical paradise and yields
immense wealth to the Dutch invest
ors. Borneo is forging ahead and
many large enterprises are in success
ful operation. The story of the indus
trial development OF the Federated
Malay states reads like a chapter from
Il romance or the Arabian Nights and
rubber kings have supplemented the
old time tin millionaire.
Sumatra is famous the world over
for its cigar wrappers, and tobacco
plantations have spread To neighboring
isles. Petroleum abounds and even
Shanghai has its quota of millionaires
made rich over night. as IL were, by
the marvellous wells. Indo- China is
the rice granary OF the orient and eX-
ports its products to the Philippines. |
and Formosa under japanese rule. con- |
lending with adverse climatic condi-
tons, have developed a modern sugar
which shames the Philippines |
md bids Tair i'm time TO rival Java.
Not one of these countries can com
pare in natural gifts with the Philip |
Zines, yet they progress and prosper |
while the islands fail to keep pace /
With the procession. 1t is time for
hose who have cast their lot with the
Stands to face the problem, seriously
consider the question and try to over
ome the difficulties surrounding the
Investment Of American capital in the
and divert the stream
which flows so freely into other terri
orial possessions. -From Journal of
american Asiatic Association.