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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
Bessener News

In one of the snappiest and. best played games ever seen on the Wood ward diamond the Maccabees went down in defeat before the classy team of the Iron Makers. The feature of the game was the pitching of Halfacre who allowed only three hits. The game was called in the eighth inning owing to darkness. The score was:
 LII E. Woodward ....... 900 300 o0-8 6 1 Maccabees ......, 100 900 00--1 2
 Batteries: Halfacre and Adkins; Nal colm and Brown. Empires LeCroy and Baker.
 wholesale arrests of blind tigers were made Saturday night by Deputy Sher- if George w. Jones in which every all legged "tige" in and about Bessemer was visited and the proprietor put under bond. The arrests were all made on affidavits and warrants issued from the criminal court. It is understood much evidence has been secured by the parties causing the arrests.
 A pretty home wedding of much fn- terest to their many friends was that which was solemnized yesterday morn ing at 10 o'clock when Miss Mamie Fitzgerald became tho bride of Sen F. Duncan of Charlotte, N. C., at the resi- dence of the bridesin Bessemer.
 Quite a number were present at the pretty home wedding and many beauti- full presents were received Alter the wedding was solemnised by Hev. Corn ton. the couple left for Charlotte. N. C.. where they will reside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
COTTON CROP SHOWS SERIOUS DECLINE Excessive Moisture Causes Deterioration in Ala
 bama

Memphis, August 13.-The Commercial Appeal tomorrow will say:
 Deterioration of a more or less serious nature in the cotton crop is reported from Texas afd parts of Mississippi and Ala bama Elsewhere the crop has done well with local exceptions
 The decline in Texas, which has oc- cured in central, northern and western counties, is the result of excessive heat and two weeks without rain following a wet period during which the plant grew rapidly. Shedding and worms form the basis of the complaints. The heat has reduced the activities of worms, but in- creased theesheddng, which has in places been severe. There are some reports from this state which say the crop is still holding up and that the alarm is over stated.
 The trouble in Alabama and Missis- sippi arise from an excess of moisture, which has made rank stalk growth and caused some shedding by reason of the rapid growing of the stalk, and from worms, which are numerous in some fields. The disappointment resulting from this turn in affairs has produced feel ing that perhaps the crop prospect has been over-estimated.
 In the Atlantic states, Tennessee, Ark ansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, there has been no serious shedding and the .cror Is doing nicely.
 Rain is needed only in Texas. Else where dry weather is desirable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
MARKET OF COTTON
 GOODS UNSTEADY

New York. August 1s.-Unsettled conditions continue in the cotton goods market due to the approach of a new crop year with it's promise of lower costs and to the general tisn of purchasers all through the country. Curtailment among the mills has in- creased a great deal and in the next three weeks, 1t is believed only 50 per cent of the equipment will be in oper- ation. Meanwhile the jobbers and users of goods generally do not want to buy. save for their most pressing needs.
 The strong feature of the merchan- dising position lies in the limited stocks that are being carried in wholesale and retail channels and in the promise that with fair crops there will be resumption of average buying Tor current requirements during the late fall. The gods on order are bein g being received for anticipations of shipments of goods soon to be due The scarcity of mercha ndise in different quarters Is being felt even though the demand is very much below normal and merchants are not agreed that prices on cloths vii swing down as far as cotton seems destined to go in
 searching for bottom because values of cloths did not rise to the parity of
 cotton during the expiring crop year.
 Exports continue above those of q year ago. Bleach cottons advanced h e during the week in consequence of the | sold-out condition of spot stocks. Heavy cottons hold moderately steady while the finer cloths are irregular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
UNDERWOOD AND
 JAMES HAVE TIFF | Occurred Over Black War
 ri0r Proposition WAS NOT IMPORTANT Richardson Will Appear Before En- gineering Department To Discuss Proposed Muscle Shoals I'm
 prOvement
WAS NOT IMPORTANT
BY WALTER HARPER

Washington, August 1S lasPeeisl9 Re- publican politicians are trying to make capital out of the little tiff between Oscai w. Cnderwod and Ollie James, which oc- red on the floor of the House during discussion of tue Black Warrior ln- rrovement proposition few days ago It is regretable that such an incident ccourre I. but it is not near so impor- tant as some politicians are trying to believe.
 MT. Underwood and MT. James were 10th prompt in withdrawing their re- marks and they are now on about the same footing with each other that they were before the incident. The fact is that 10 sunshine has been wasted between these two gentlemen since the first break tetween MT. Underwod and MT. Bryan over the wool schedule. MT. James is one of the strongest Bryan admirers in the House. and it is hard for him to break away from his attachment.
 MT. James criticism of MT. Underwood position a few days ago was deliberate and contained more sting than the casual observer could see. Those who were fa- niiar with the circumstances leaolng up to the exchange of words were not surprised at MT. Underwoods reply, ana rather sanction his action.
 There had been quiet mutterings, it is understood, threatening to bring about {. clash between the two gentlemen for some time, and the incident was not en- tirely unexpected. MT. Underwood's friends say that he regrets very much that he made his unfortunate retort in the heat of rapid debate. but no one sees how he could have avoided it being goaded to self-defense.
 But that both gentlemen have with drawn their remarks, and 1t is said that both are willing to forget the incident there should be no apprehension among their friends or the friends of the party Such small things cannot disrupt a party as some active republicans seem to de- sire.
 MT. Underwood, with his magnanimous disposition, may be depended upon to save the widening of any breach that may be threatened. The incident was merely companion current of the cyclone that shook MT. Bryan from his assumed position of authority over the denocrdCc rarty. A fighter must always take ac- count of the friends of his antagonist
 Judge William Richardson of Alabama will appear before the board of review of the engineering department August A to discuss the plans for the proposed i'm provement of that part of the Tennessee river located at Muscle Shoals. The en- gineer in charge of the improvement has recommended the expenditure of si,0oo.O00- Judge Richardson is opposed to the man. Ter in which it is recommended that the improvements be made and will lay his plans before the board of review at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
TONNES ALLEGES
 SERIOUS SHORTAGE

Huntsville, August 13.-tSpeciai)-State Townes has compiled his report after an exhaustive examination of the books and accounts of the officials of Marshall coun' ty. showing that the ex-sheriff probate judge, county treasurer and other off cials owe the state sums aggregating more than $400O. The report, which Is addressed to Judge W. W. Haralson of the Ninth judicial circuit, covers period of several years. The methods of book Keeping employed by some of these offi- cials is shown to be careless and ineffi- cient and there are numerous instances cited where the officials received m)ney for fees and emoluments that are not properly credited, while the county treas- urer is charged with considerable sums without proper authority. The report of Mr. Townes shows further that some of the officials have already refunded a con siderable portion of the amount that Is due the state. The same conditions that were found in Guntersville, it is said, have been found in many other counties in Ala
 
 and ignorance of the legal restrictions re- garding the paying out of public moneys
 The assessments of several of the big corporations here have been raised by the tax commission and the county commits soners will hear objections to the raises Monday.
 Chairman Charles Hutchens of the publican executive committee has called precinct meetings to be held Wednesday, August 16. to elect delegates to the coun- ty convention August 19
 The Huntsville baseball team returned home today for solid week and a half of games on the Huntsville diamond. Only 12 more games are to be played on this diamond before the close of the season, September G. tuss sfeat eaH &sf Hon. Samuel Blackwell, first among the squad of well known politicians who will speak in Madison county for the prohibition cause, appeared here last night and addressed fair sized crowd in the county courthouse. He advised all good citizens to vote to keep the prohibition laws as they are. but as a second choice to vote for dispensary in preference to saloons. if the sale of liquor is to be ] legalized This Is the way many of the prohibitionists will vote, dry, as their first choice. and dispensary as a second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
MORE POSTAL BANKS ARE ANNOUNCED

Washington, August 13.-Encouraged by
 the successful trial of two weeks of pos
 tai savings systems in the great postof-
 fees of New York, Chicago, St. Louis and
 Boston, Postmaster General Hitchcock
 has decided to extend the system rapidly
 through all the large cities of the country,
 and today designated as postal savings
 Repositories Pittsburg, Detroit, Buffalo.
 San Francisco. Cincinnati,. Kansas City.
 Seattle, Indianapolis, Denver and Port land, Ore.
 The deposits in New York, Chicago, St. Louis and Boston for the first five days of operation amounted to $1f000O, at which rate the annual deposits for the four cities would amount to about $7.000,O0O. There are altogether 426 large city postoffices ot the first class, and 1t is the purpose tc have them all designated as postal savings Repositories before the first of the year. | With few exceptions the postoffices oi lthe second class, of which there are about 1900, already have been designated ant very shortly the designation of third-clas' ] offices will begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
COTTON MARKET IS
 STILL UNCERTAIN Caused by Manipulations of
 Two Big Factions OUTLOOK IS SERIOUS
Operators Are Watching the Weather and Expecting Annual Crop Scare. Movement This Week Will Eff
 feet Statistics

New orleans, August 13.-The com ing week in the cotton market Will probably see a continuation of the err ratic fluctuations of the last few days chiefly because neither of the two big factions that have been trying to man. ipulate the market into their control have been able to make much head way. Manipulation, therefore, and ap- parently unreasonable fluctuations, are to be expected.
 In the opinion of the cotton trade on this side of the water-and the opin ion has been formed from private ca ble messages sent over by prominent Liverpool houses-Monday will be the critical time in the English labor trou- bles. It has been threatened that if no satisfactory adjustment between em- ployers and their men should be brought about by the first of this week a shipping lockout would be declared. Such a lockout would have a very de- pressing effect on the price of cotton. Bulls on the weekend were much en- couraged over the agreements reached on the London docks and went home confident that similar agreements would be reached in Liverpool. At the best. however. the situation is unoer- tain. A bad slump may be expected if a shipping lockout is declared and the market ought to do better if the labor troubles are settled.
 August Is the critical period of the growing season and the first two weeks of the month have passed with out any exceptional developments eith- CT way It will be a wonder ift the last two weeks of the month pass in the same way. During the last week there was some little complaint ot high temperatures and high tempera lures again this week would have a ia vorable effect on prices. Should ho winds accompany high temperatures il the west it would not be surprising t gee crop scare develop. If the exper fence of past seasons Is anything to g' by, a crop scare is bound to happei sooner or later, no matter what thu final out turn of the crop is. This i well known to the older element in thu market and many experienced opera tors are closely watching the weather for signs of anything unusual Tht sentimental effect on the market oi some turns in the weather are often as great as those that do real damage which only makes the situation al the more uncertain.
 The period of tropical storms is al hand at the end of last week one ol these disturbances did more or less
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
MANY WEEVILS IN
 MISSISSIPPI

Jackson. Miss, August 13.-(special.)- There has been disposition on the part of many farmers in this section to laugh al those who predicted the boil weevil was going to be as bad or worse than last year. because the pests were a little late in getting started. but they are chang ing their tune. The weevils are here by the millions. the damp weather of July and August having been just to their liking, and the crop prospect is not near so f1attering in this vicinity as 1t was 8 week or two ago.
 Two Rankin county farmers were in Jackson yesterday with drove of cat tie to sell They stated that the weevils are making a clean sweep of many fields over their way Finding a patch of good, strong cotton. they got over the fence and investigated, finding stalks six feet high and well balanced. apparently good for bale per acre. but on which there was not single boil or square to be found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
HOT WAVEF0[[0WED
 BY COOLER WEATHER
According To Weekly Fore cast Southern States
 Will Be Cool

washington, August 13.-Sultry weatner' which only from the southern and facinS coast states will be exempt, IS prorniSeo for the country this week. According 'o the weekly forecast of the weather pu- reau the hot wave will be followed 'a'er in the week by cooler weather. numerous thunderstorms and local showers mafN'ns the change. The forecast says:
 ''The distribution of atmospne.'s psS a. sure over the northern hemisphere such as to indicate that moderately nisn .em- peratures will prevail the first half or tne week in the middle west ana un'u tne last of the coming week in the eastern states: i'm the southern states ana on the Pacihc slope normal temperatures gre probab,e. A change of lower temperature wnl oversprsad the northwestern states |Tue.dav and wednesday, the middle west Wednesday or Thursday and the eastern states bv the last of the week.
 .srhe principal barometric depression to cross the country durink the week is now over the far northwest; it vii. move eostward over the middle west about IWednesday and reach the eastern states about Friday; 1t will be preceded and at- tended by considerable cloudiness and local showers and thunderstorms.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
NEWS OF FORT DEPOSIT

Fort Deposit, August 13.-(SpeciaD. The large two-story brick building owne by the Fort Deposit Bank and known as the Wild-J ohnson building, was recently purchased by w. H. Loft in of East Lowndes. MT. Loftin has a force of men at work repairing the building. He will take possession about January 1.
 A stockholders meting of the Fort Deposit cotton warehouse was held in it's office yesterday for the purpose of electfng officers and board of direc- tors for the ensuing term, the follow ing choice was made: J. N Jordan president; c. M Davis. secretary and Hattermer, J. NJ. Black. J. c. Wood Jos. Norwood, c. M Davis. I. N. Jordan J. B. Bragg, manager.
 Under the supervision of the street committee long needed repairs are being made on the streets and bridges in ant near town. The streets are being put 1T excellent condition with modern roaf machine and their appearance is quite an addition to the town.
 Prof. J. l.. Moulder, the principal O. the Lowndes county high school is can vassing the county in the interest of hi school. Every beat in the county wil be represented another year. Prof Mouldes is untiring in his efforts an' | If he Is successful in the future as h. has been In the past, the school will b. second to none in the state. The opening sermon of series wa ably and forcibly delivered to larg
 and appreciative audience this morntn
 by the Rev. Mir. Airy, pastor of tn
 Methodist Episcopal church here. Rev
 Airy took for his subject, Your Sin Will Find You Out" a paSsage ffor | Romans. Rev nannelly and others VII
 assist in the revival which vii continu one week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
SUNDAY SCHOOL
 CONVENTION IS A
 GREAT SUCCESS

Ashville, August 13.-(Special.)-One of the most enthusiastic meetings over held by the St. Clair County Sunday school convention was held at Ragland Saturday and today. The county was fairly well
 represented by delegates from all sec
 tions of the county. The sessions of the
 association were held fin the Methodist
 church. Among the speakers to the con-
 vention were: Judge Disque of Gadsden,
 Professor Sturdevant of Odenvilie. Miss
 Myra Butchelder of Montgomery and b.
 w. Sims. secretary of the State Sunday school convention.
 On account of the absence of J. P. Montgomery secretary of the county con- vention, the reports of the differen. dis tricts were only partially given. On Saturday afternoon D. w. Sims. state
 secretary of the Sunday School assoca- tion, addressed the convention on "A County in the Gold Star Class" Judge DisQue, Miss Batchelder and Pres
 ident w. s. Forman were the speakers | today. Judge Forman estimated that 1 there were 70 schools in the county with an enrollment of 4700. The convention
 made pledges to the state and county | work to about $125
 Prof. J. 0. Sturdevant of Odenviiie was | elected president of the convention. Pro- lessor Sturdevant promises to have this
 county In the gold star class by this time next year.
 A heated discussion arose over the place where the next convention should be held | Odenvile won out by a close vote. The president. together with the other officers, met and promised to do great things for the convention. The people of Ragland entertained th' delegates most royalty.
 l The convention decided to begin at once
 and work in each district to bring it III | to . gold star class. The banner schoo
 chart will be placed in every school O
 the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
PITCHED BATTLE
 AT JAUREZ, MEXICO

Juarez. Mexico. August 13.-A pitched
 battle occurred in this city this morn
 trg between the mounted police and the
 night patrol of ex-insurrecto soldiers The
 entire city was awakened and for 6
 time feared band of liberals had at tackled the town.
 The shooting, however, WIS the result o. a mistake. An American, J. P. Le- point. had been held up in Juarex and robbed of 500, and when the mounted police were looking for the hold-up mef they encountered the soldiers, who mis took them for liberals and the figh orened. Hundreds of shots were fired but no ono was seriously hurt. Tho hold lup mon escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
Ne7us of Ensley

The festival of Saint Marie del Balzo will be celebrated on Tuesday, August IS at St. Anthonys Catholic church. This festival is generally observed by the Italian colonies throughout the United States on the same day that it is observed In Italy. The day, while one of religious observance, Is also one of rejoicing and commemorates one of the feast days of the church.
 The affair is in joint charge of the Italian society and the Ladies Aid of the church. The activities will be held on the church lawn and refreshments vii be served. Everybody is invited to attend. The Italian brass band will render musical programme during the day. The proceeds will go to the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14

damage in the south central sections of the belt These storms are to be expected from now on. They occasion ally do enough damage to cause a rise of two cents a pound in the price of the staple.
 It looks as if the movement of new cotton this week will be large enough to affect statistics. If this happens. one of the weapons that the bulls have come to look upon permanently as their own will be taken away from them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, August 13.-G D. mo-A narrow precipitation belt extends north and south from the lakes through the Mississippi valley to the gulf coast. This belt spreads out somewhat in the region of the lakes and includes the gulf coast from Tampa to Galveston. Only moderate amounts of precipitation occurred. except at Chicago and New Orleans, where l.R and 122 inches, respectively, were re- corded Rains were general over Ala bama today, and they were accompanied by thunderstorms at most stations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
Excursion to Washington, D. 0.

In connection with the excursion now being given by the ratlroads in the ,ae the wiSl Matio1ai maHa Hsss sSee,o of rate of S2.O0 per day each. American nisu. two in room. to those who talk 6 sdvantage of such occasion to visit the National Capital. .Y.. t;R .E
 The National Hotel is the most cele- brated holstelry in Washington and has for almost a century been the head : modern In every respect. Located on famous Pennsylvania avenue. tfs GEO. K. SCHUTTs Proprietor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
Jackson Gets First Bale

Jackson has received her first bale" of cotton for this season. It was shipped ID over the Great Northern railroad rom Georgetown, . station 70 miles south oi Jackson. by the Georgetown Commerci.Ga G company. consigned to w. J. Davis x Co.,. who purchased same at 12 cents. The bale weighed 40 pounds and classed strict middling.
 Last year the same firm shipped the first bale from the same place, ana IL sold at 1s cents per pound. Lest year bale arrived on August 70. SO tnat me ssason has opened 13 days in advance q last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
Negro Lynched

coatesville. Pa, August 1S.--Zacha riah Walker, . negro. who was charged with shooting and killing Edgar Rice Q special policeman on Saturday night was dragged from a cot in a local hos pital by . mob of citizens tonight and burned at the stake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14
Weather Forecast

Washington. August 1s.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi; Local showers Monday and Tuesday; light to moderate west winds.
 Tennessee: Local showers Monday, slightly warmer in west portion; Tues day probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-14

Temperatures are somewhat below the normal in the eastern half of the country except in Georgia and the Carolinas. Mod. erately high temperatures prevailed 'sl the plains and the southwest today, the weather being fair and almost cloudless in those parts.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations August 13 1911. E
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-11
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worth of bonds in the traction com
pany. This Morgan attorney was none
other than George W. Wickersham
present encouragement OF the United
States.
Postmaster-General Frank Hitchcock
while pointing with pride TO the wip-
ing out OF the postal deficit, suggests
as a consequence the establishment
OF that favorite policy OF the big
mail order houses-penny postage
Anything to avoid a parcels post!
'LaFollette" Is pronounced as II
written La-fol-et. with accent on the
middle syllable. AS the name Is &c
be heard more and more In connec
ton with the 1912 presidential nom
nation. 1t is well for the public 70
learn how II is pronounced. The org
inal Huguenot ancestor, OF course, dc
put the accent on the final syllable
but the present head OF the LaFollette
family pronounces 1t as above indicat
ed. Sincerely, RATH.