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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
MANY AT MEETING
 SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Farmers In Fear of Poison, Worms Devastate
 the Crops

Gadsden, August 29.-(Special. .)-At the second annual convention of the Etowah County Sunday School association. which met here yesterday morning, reports were made showing the Sunday schools of the county to be in excellent condition. At the session this evening the reports of the county superintendent, secretary ard other officers were made. J. B. Wads- worth of the Etowah Trust and Savings bank delivered most interesting address, using as his subject ''The Essentials to Sunday Schools Success At the morn ing session yesterday the address of well come was made by Judge J. E. Blackwood and the response was delivered by R. n. Downs of Aurora. There are large rum Der of delegates in attendance.
 Delegates from Etowah county to the republican state convention, which will convene in Birmingham on Friday, will leave today for the Magic City Consider ble interest Is taken in the convention. Postmaster Stephens says that the party Is working more harmoniously in this state than for many years and he expects great harmony in the convention.
 Reports of damage from the cotton NoffnS are Sllll coming III. One or lne most dscouraging reports was received to- day. when it was stated that farmers in some sections of the country are afraid to use arenate of lead to destroy the cater pillars fearing that they will be poisoned while applying the drug. In localities where fears are entertained because of the danger of the poison the worms are being allowed to devestate the crop the little if any cotton will be raised.
 Bids will be opened for the new federal building on September 5 Several bids have already been filed at the local postoffioe and it is believed that the contract will be awarded and the building completed without any hitch.
 Extensive Improvements which lave been under way on Forest avenue for sev- eral weeks, have been completed. The Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla Street Car company has laid new rails and brought the track down to grade. oil and asphalt has been placed on the street to lay the dust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
TWO MEN ARE HURT
 IN BAD RUNAWAY
F. c. Garrison Is Seriously Injured and H. B. Mat
 theWs Is Bruised

F. G. Garrison of Cincinnati was se- riously, but not fatally. injured yester- day morning about 9;30 o'clock when he was thrown from a buggy at Second avenue and Eighteenth street. At the same time H. B. Matthews was thrown from the buggy, but was only slightly injured.
 It seems that the horse which Matthews was driving became fright ened at an automobile at Nineteenth street and Third avenue and dashed down the street toward Eighteenth street. MT. Matthews was unable to stop the horse and MT. Garrison took the reins.
 He soon saw that he could not stor the horse and directed all his efforts side of the street. Just s the team reached Eighteenth street the buggy swerved and MT. Garrison was thrown heavily to the pavement. few yards further Mir Matthews also left the ve- hicle.
 Shaw's amb ulance was called and both men were rushed to the Tally in- firmary, where Mir. Garrison's injuries were pronounced to be serious. MT. Matthews was able to leave the hospital few hours later. MT Garrison was badly bruised and suffered internal in- juries.
 MT. Garrison is a representative of the Piel Starch company of Cincinnati and is about 45 years old. He is un- married and resides in Cincinnati.
 MT. Garrison was resting easily at Talley's infirmary last night, and un- less unexpected complications set in his recovery is assured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30

choice in secret caucus. The first district reported J. NJ. Allison, a prominent cit- zen of Gainesville. as their choice.
 MT Allison made a speech.
 The second district reported John Pin son of Geiger as their choice.
 Mr. Pinson spoke.
 The fourth reported on Jack Williams.
 MT. Williams made talk and accepted.
 But when 1t came to the third the old steam roller struck a snag. W. E. McGowan of Cuba, who is known as the man who elected Almon speaker of the house, and who had already an nounced his candidacy for commissi on- CT, was opposed in the secret caucus by Swain of York. Swain got 57 votes our of S4. McGowan would. not go before the caucus. This was a bomb in the camp. McGowen had not expected op- position and it looked like he was beat. But the convention refused to indorse any one unless the choice was unani- nous and no action was taken.
 Mir McGowan was seen after the con- vention adjourned and he stated that he intended to stay in the race during the democratic primary. MT. Rogers ad- dressed the members of the third and tried to get them together, but failed. He also censured Hobson and Bankhead for their part in the fight and then offered the following resolution:
 Resolved, that we appreciate the eff forts of Senator Joseph F. Johnston to rid us of the federal tick inspectors and give us home rule and we pledge him our support for re- election"
 This comes as quite surprise, as Senator Johnston has always been bit terly fought in Sumter county.
 After a little experience meeting in which several told of narrowing experi- ences in the work the convention ad- journed.
 This convention is viewed by many conservative men on both sides with alarm.
 They believe that those who were present let their feelings get the better of them. They pledged themselves as a body to support Senator Johnston for reelection, no matter who comes out against him. Without casting the leasr reflection on Senator Johnston, this Is thought to be a bad precedent in pol itics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
TAYLOR AT
 REST IN HAYWOOD

Funeral services over the remains of Edward Taylor were held at the family resince 242S Twenty-second avenue, North Birmingham, yesterday The Rev Dr. Whitten Of the Methodist Episcopal Eaves of the Congregational church de- livered an address. The interment was at Elmwood cemetery. friend con tributes the following sketch:
 Edward Taylor, son of Joseph N and Phebe G. Taylor. was born October 30, 1S42, on farm near Lafayette. Ind. He was the second child In a family of seven children, three of whom survive, Mrs. Mary Taylor Test of LaF ayette Ind, Mrs. Lydia Taylor Painter of Monrovia Ind., and Mrs. Albert Taylor of New Haven, Conn.
 When Edward was but ' years old the family removed to Monrovia, Ind, which was his home during the remaining years of childhood and youth, until his mar riage, August 6. 1868, to Miss Louise Bales Of knightstown, Ind Having chosen a young woman of estimable Christian character for life companion, the years following were filled with comfort and peace. Among the rich blessings of their home was the coming into it of two sons, Henry w. Taylor. now of Birmingham, and Percy J. Taylor of Bowling Green, Ky. Mrs. Taylor passed on to the heaven ly home nearly four years ago.
 ''Mr. Taylors school education whicu began in the country schools of Indiana. was later continued at Earlham college. Richmond, Ind, from which he was graduated in 1865, and completed in the year 1888 in Berlin, Germany.
 Early in his young manhood he entered upon the life of teacher. to which pro- fession he was very devoted. giving, with very little exception, all the remaining years of his life to this work in the schools of Iowa, Indiana and Kentucky. in which states he was superintendent Of various city schools, his work being marked with success.
 'He was a birthright member cf the Friends church, his parents being mem bers of this denomination. His work as a teacher taking him into towns ana cities where there was no Friends church, in the later years of his, life he united with the Methodist Episcopal church, south. of which he continued member until his death, August 2S, 1911
 Beside the two sons mentioned, there are, in the home from which he has gone out, Mrs. Rose w. Taylor. as dear to him as an own daughter, and whose devotion to him has been very marked. and three small grandchildren, who were very precious to him, and to whom the of father will be benc- diction.
 He was reared in home of the Bible and prayer where Christian influence was daily felt and where family discipline vas gently but firmly administered. All these influences so entered into his life in the years of childhood that they were largely instrumental in molding the beautiful Christian character of ripenei years.
 ''The religious impression made in .arly life were fostered and allowed to have their rightful place in his life, the fruitage being the we'll rounded Christian r an, whose life in the school room, touching the lives of hundreds of the youth of the land, has sent forth influences for good which shall never cease and which can never be estimated in this life.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
W. D. WOOD LUMBER
 PLANT IS CREDIT
 TO BIRMINGHAM
Is One of the Largest and Most COm- plctc Building Material Plants
 In the South

In the w. D. Wood Lumber company yards, warehouses. salesrooms and of hces, Birmingham has one of the larg- est and most complete building ma terial plants in the south.
 The lumber. houses and yards cover several acres and are singularly well To- cated at Eighth avenue and Thirteenth street. The yards have a frontage of 800 feet on Thirteenth street, 400 feet on Ninth avenue. and practically 100 feet on Eighth avenue and Fourteenth street. Three car lines-Owenton. North Ensley and Fountain Heights-pass the yards. making 1t accessible. The H. linois Central and Frisco tracks and spur tracks of the Birmingham Relt and Birmingham Southern supply ample railroad facilities.
 The various lumber and building ma teria1 houses and double deck sheds are so systematically arranged thai 50 cars and more may be unloaded on the yhrds at the same time. This sys- tematic and ample yard and storage sheds arrangement and perfect rail- road service reduce the cost of unload ing and handling building materials to a minimum cost, and naturally the consumer gets the saving
 The w. D. Wood Lumber company sells everything required to build Il house--lumber. sash, doors, blinds, builders hardware, shingles, various roofings, cabinet mantels. plaster, ce- ment. lime. paints, mouldings, columns, pickets, balusters, etc. Special sheds are provided for flooring, ceiling and siding. There is special warehouse for lime. cement and plaster, with top story kiln dried and finished lumber. and others for moulding. columns. pick cts and bausters. boards and heart fencing. The office is located in one corner of the large two story main building. Adjoining the offices are To- cated the hardware, mantel and paint departments. Sash. doors, roofing and high grade lumbers--kil in dried and fin- ished-are stored
 The company buys everything in car lots, and buys close for spot cash. The business system Is well nigh perfect, which reduces the cost of operation to lowest possible figures. This condition the president, MT. Wood, pointed out. enables the firm to sell q building ma terial order small or large, for the lowest possible price.
 This big, we'll equipped. well. con ducted business reflects much credit on MT. Wood and it is a most important factor in the material development of the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
TAX COMMISSION
 ON INSPECTION TOUR

Montgomery, August 29.-(Specjal - The members of the state tax commis sion are on a tour of inspection in Clarke, Escambia and Conecuh coun- ties. and will probably not return to the city before the last of the week The tax commission will visit the coun- ty site in the these three counties in order to familiarize themselves with the tax conditions of these localities. William R. Lloyd, secretary to the com mission. accompanied the members on their visit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
STORM DETAILS
 SLOWLY ARRIVE FROM THE COAST
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ID

 Sunday. The ship itself bore the marks of the terrific force of the blow.
 The vessel left Havana Saturday aft ernoon and encountered the full force of the blow about midnight. Mountains of water poured over the decks and much of it found its way into the staterooms and cabins. Nearly every one aboard the vessel was i'll.
 Wilmington N. C.. August 29--The fury of the northeast storm which ragged along the South Carolina and Georgia coast Sunday and yesterday was reflected in the number of marine casualties reported today at Southport wireless message early today from the Clyde liners via Charleston and Augusta to the revenue cutter Seminole of this station carried that ship at once to the rescue of the schooner Fortuna. 5S4 tons. Charleston .o New York, reported dismasted 40 miles southward of Frying Pan shoals and in a dangerous position. The cut ter had not returned to Southport to- night Later the schooner Florence M Penley, 927 tons, Tampa to Baltimore. was lowed in off Cape Fear bar with all sails gone and leaking. The schooner Charles H. Valentine, 535 tons. Promised Land to Charleston, was reported hav- ing gone ashore on Bald Head island while attempting to sal in over Cape Fear bar. She is reported in a danger ous position but tugs expect to haul her of on high tide during the night. The schooner Linah c. Kaminski out ward bound from Wilmington to New York, lumber laden, rode out the storm. since Saturday off Cape Fear bar with the loss of only an anchor and 70 fathoms of chain.
 The Italian bark Tomasso Drago, S25 tons. from Santiago Cruz to Bre- men, was lowed in with main yard car ried away and short of water. The Clyde steamer Wimyah. New York to Jacksonville. arrived slightly leaking. and with cargo of cement damaged to an extent not yet known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
MCQUEEN URGES MOVEMENT
 TO HAVE LAWS ENFORCED

J. W. Mcqueen, vice president of the Sloss-Sh effield Steel and Iron com pany, who has taken an active part in all the contests against prohibition, said last night:
 "A citizens committee should be formed to back up the excise commits sion in the enforcement of law. In the campaign just closed I worked for the regulated saloon. and now that we are to have the saloon I will be glad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
WALLACE INFORMED
 GAME IS PLENTIFUL

Montgomery, August 29.--(SpeciaD- AS result of the letters sent out to the game wardens of the state by John H. Wallace. Jr., game and fish com missioner. inquiring as to the extent of game in their several counties, q large number of replies have been re- ceived to the effect that game Is prob ably more abundant this year than for several years in the past. Many of the game wardens have written that doves, cartridges deer and squirrels are very plentiful, and that the game supply seems to be steadily increasing.
 Commissioner Wallace has also been informed of several convictions for vio- lations of the game and fish laws, one conviction in Pike county and four in Lee county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
ANOTHER EFFORT
 MADE FOR PARKER

Another effort to secure release from imprisonment for E. P. Parker. the young white man who shot and killed his father-in-law. D. P Brown, few weeks ago, was made yesterday in the form of an application to Judge Weaver of the criminal court for writ of habeas corpus for Parker. The case will be heard in the criminal court Thursday.
 Tn the preliminary hearing before Judge I. H. Benners of the court or common pleas. Parker was bound over to await the action of the grand jury without bail. Application to Judge Me- smith of the. city court failed to se- cure him freedom on bond, Judge Ne smith ruling that Parker was not en = titled to bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
NEGRO BOY HURT
Struck By Automobile Driven By Mrs.
 Ira Sellers

A negro boy was seriously injured late yesterday afternoon at the en- trance of the Terminal subway when struck by a touring car driven by Mrs. Ira Sellers. Mrs, Sellers and three other ladies were coming through the subway toward the city and just as the car was about to emerge at this end the boy jumped directly in front of it.
 pr. J. E. Garrison witnessed the acci- dent and attended to the boys injuries. and had him sent to the Hillman hos itapl. pr. Garrison states that the boy was entirely to blame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30

took shoes and things to her from Henry I Clay Beattie. Jr., for four years. l Did you call her Beulah?' "No." "Did her mother live with herr" 'I don't know anything about her moth
 CT. I don't mix with these people, said | Paul resentfuly. Did you know who Mrs Fisher was
 when Henry asked you to deliver mes | sages. No, but I recognized her as Beulah when I saw her" Then she did not know you except as a. messenger "Noi You never ran around with ner?'' No. I don't run around with such people ''Mr. Beattie." said Harry M Smith, Jr., suddenly. are you an epieptic?" What does than mean, crazy? No.. The witness raised his voice and nswered emphatically. When you bought the gun you paid for it with a $1o bill although Henry gave you a g bill?'
 "Yes, wanted to change s1o lill I had"
 Did you give any such reason at the the gun that way?''
 'I don't know what I said
 You went out on the side porch of Henry's home Thursday night after the !murder?" asked counsel for the def f,nse.
 "T did,
 He never asked you before Thursday night to stick by him?"
 "Ie had no reason to- But you said you would not stick by him and would tell all. yet you did not tell all to the coroner's inquest the next day" hated to festif, ca inst my oun fiesh and blood and hate it low As the witness uttered this remark he looked squarely at the counsel for the defense and at the prisoner. When Henry called you on the teie- phone and asked you if you had been summoned by the coroner he chuckled'' Yes, helaughed. ha, ha, ha.' Paul Excused Paul Beattie was excused at 12:00 o'clock and Judge Watson ordered him detained at Chesterfield jail. No reason was given by the court for changing the place of PauPs Imprisonment
 Juror Fetterolf was taken i'll suddenly this afternoon and a physician was sen, for Reconvening of court was therefore delayed.
 the juror had recovered. having been temporarily affected by the heat. Court reconvened at 2:3O o'clock.
 Alexander Robertson, a 16-year- old
 boy. then was called as & witness. He
 testified to having found woman's yellow hairpin on the Thursday morn-
 ing after the murder. He said he gave the pin to his older brother. Tay- Tor Robertson, a newspaper man, in
 the court room at the time. "Is it your purpose to prove that the pin was Mrs Beattie's?" asked counsel for the defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30

to serve on a committee of citizens to assist the constituted authorities in having the regulation law carried out in every particular.
 Any saloonkeeper that sells liquor to a habitual drunkard or to a boy or young man under age must have his license revoked. We must have the very strictest regulation and a citizens committee for the purpose suggested can render good service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
Cafe to Reopen

Riley D. Cronk, proprietor of the Birmingham hotel, stated yesterday that the cafe of the hotel will be reopened next Sunday after being closed month for repairs The case has been remodled and put in first class condition. Every thing will be in excellent shape, and the service good in every respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
SPECIAL RATES
 k!y&Zl

Cincinnati, Ohio and Return =. .S15.2O Tickets on sale September g, 10 and II. good to return until September 19, 1911. Indianapolis, lnd., and Return .&15.65 Tickets on saleNSeptember 14, 15 and 16, good to return until September 2S. 1911. Ptttsburg, Pa, and Return $234O Tickets on sale September 10 and II, good to return until September 23, 1911.
 One Way second Class CoIonist Fares San FranciscO ........... .$345O Los Angeles .&345O Portland .............. &441O Scuatic B4A.IO
 Fares to other points in proportion Tickets on sale September 15 to Octobar Is, 1911, inclusive: stop-overs allowed
 For further information call on or write to P Sid Jones. D. P. A., Bir- mingham. Ala. Both phones 977.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30

Tt Is"
 r. The boys testimony revealed for the first time the presence of second blood spot on the Midlothian turnpike about 300 to 490 yards from the first blood spot. He said it was about IS inches long.
 J. B. Houchens, father-in-law of Paul Beattie, merely fixed as Friday, July 21. the date when he informed Detec- tive McMahon as to Paul Beauties pur- chase of the gun.
 The prosecution announced it would have rested the case except for the revelation of the Robertson boy about second blood spot. Attorney Wen- denberg asked permission to bring new witnesses concerning the blood spot. accusing the defense of interloping it's privileges in the case by having the Robertson boy introduce testimony for the defense on cross-examination.
 At 1885 court adjourned until to- morrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
FATALLY INJURED
 ON MOTORCYCLE E. N. Birmingham Thrown From Machine at
 East Thomas

E. N. Birmingham. assistant plumbing inspector of the city of Birmingham, was fatally injured yesterday afternoon when he fell from a motorcycle near his home at East Thomas.
 MT. Birmingham suffered a fractured skull and concussion of the brain. He was carried to St. Vneents hospital in Gaudin's ambulance where little hope of his recovery was entertained last night. It was stated at the hospital that MT. Birmingham chances for recovery were slight.
 It seems that MT. Birmingham was com ing down a. hill near East Thomas when he struck a horse and was thrown heav- fly from his machine. The accident hap pened near his home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Nellie Longbac

Mrs. Nellie Longbac. aged 30 years. died yesterday at local infirmary after short illness. The funeral serv- ices will be held at o'clock this aft ernoon from the family residence. 413 Powell street, Cleveland. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. Mrsl Longbac is survived her husband, A. H. Longbac, and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-30

SHAW, the Undertaken. Phones '. JOHNS Undertaking Co.,, Phones 100R LICE JOY. Undertaker. Phones 7M
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-07
STERNE AND LEVY
 IN BANKRUPTCY w. c. Hudson Named as Re- ceiver for Both Pine Bluff and Texarkana Houses. ',
HAVE 1O2 CREDITORS
Liabilities are Placed at 800 With
 $23,OOO AssetS-VOluntary Petition.

Sterne and Levy clothing and gents furnishing goods firm with stores at Pine Bluff and Texarkana. yesterday filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United States Court at Little Rock, Attorneys Irving and M. l.. Reinberger, of this city, appear ing for them there. w. G. Hudson, cashier of the Bank of Pine Bluff, was named receiver for both stocks. The firm was organized at Texarkana eight years ago and the Pine Bluff house was known as branch of the main establishment.
 It was stated in the Federal court at Little Rock yesterday that the lia- Utilities of the concern are about ST. 500 with assets at $23,00O. The larg- est creditor is the firm of Strauss Brothers, of Baltimore, Md, to which the local firm is indebted in the sum of $990. There are 102 creditors in all Charles Levy, of this city, and Nathan Sterne, of Texarkana, com pose the firm
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-03-07
RITCHIE FUNERAL
 HELD YESTERDAY

The funeral of the late c. c. Rit- chic, who died a few days ago at his home, No. 1105 East Eighth avenue. was conducted yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence Rev. Absalom Knox, pastor of the Carr Memorial church had charge of the services. The honorary pail bearers were Joe White, Fred Blatherwick, Jim Hughes and Major w. J. Parkes, The deceased being we'll known member of the A. o. U. w., lodge, the active pail bearers were selected from the members Of that organiza- ton. The funeral was largely attended by members of the lodges to which the deceased belonged and by many friends.