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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
MARION STUDENTS
 HEAR HOLT LECTURE

Marion, February 16-(Special.) )--The students of Marion institute and the peo- ple of Marion gave Hamilton Holt of the New York Peace society an appreciative audience in the institute chapel last night to hear his masterful lecture on the move ment for international peace.
 As a member of the executive commit tee of the New York Peace society, and as delegate 10 the second Hague confer ence, Mir. Holt spoke with full knowledge of this great world movement. MT. Holt made deep impression due to his in- innate knowledge and able exposition of the peace movement and the students of the institute contemplate the organiza- tion of a branch of the New York Peace society in the institute.
 A delightful reception was given MT. Holt by the students of the institute after the lecture. and he suite won the students and people by his pleasing personality. After addressing the students again this morning on "The Four Modern Move ments for Public Service" MT. Holt left for New Orleans. where he addresses Tu- lane university .ft'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
SOUTHERN MILLS
 OPEN MARCH 1. New Owners at Oxford Improve Property BIG RATE INCREASE Anniston Chamber of Commerce Hears That Railroads Would
 Increase Rate on Coal
 Shipments

Anniston, February 16.-(special.) .)-The Southern Mills corporation has acquired the cotton mill at Oxford, which has heretofore been operated. by corpora ton known as the Plapters' Manufactur- ing company. This mill has been idts for several months, but the new owners will begin operating it March 1.
 Many Improvements have been made In the mill and on the property of the concern by the new management; and large amount of additional machinery Is being installed By April 1 the installa- tion of machinery will be completed and the mill will then have two and half times the capacity at which it was, pre- viously operated The mill has hereto fore employed about 100 hands, but this number will be doubled in the future The mill is located south of Oxford on the Rome and Selma division of the Southern railway and manufactures rope yarns. twines and sash cords.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Oppose Raise in Rates

The chamber of commerce held large ly attended meeting Wednesday in the offices in the Land company building, at which one of the principal matters for consideration was the movement of the railroads to increase rates on coal shipped from the mines into this city and section. For nearly 20 years the manufacturing concerns of this section of the state have had a rate of 50 cents per tone on coal shipments. but the rail- roads have asked for a higher rate and will force the issue before the Alabama railroad commission.
 The matter affects the interests of prob- ably 75 industries in the Anniston and Gadsden districts and 1t will undoubted- ly be opposed and fought to a finish by the interested parties. H
 B. F. Newman. 61 years of age, who died in Birmingham Wednesday. was buried here today. He was a native of Coosa county and lived in this city for nearly quarter of century coming here in the early days of the place. Three years ago he removed to Birmingham Mr. Newman was a devout member of the Christian church. He Is survived by his wife. six sons and a daughter.
 President J. Gardner Greene of Pell City, of the First District association of Knights of Pythias, has announced an itinerary of the lodges of the district to begin on, the 2Oth of this month. President Greene will be accompanied in his visitations by District Deputy Grand Chancellor A. M. Humphries of Oxford and by. N, L. Myerson of Anniston. sec retary of the association. Grand Chan cellor W. w. Lull, 1t is understood, will also visit several of the lodges. Presi- dent Greene's official visits will be made on the following dates: ss
 Calhoun lodge No. 4S, Anniston, Feb ruary 20; Oxanna lodge, No. 2o3. Annis- ton February 21; Rathbone lodge. No. 6s, Oxford. February 27; Cheaha lodge No. 204. Munford March {. Covenant lodge No. 160. Piedmont, March 6; Hefiin lodge. No. 2s3, Heflin, March q; Pell City ton lodge. No. 91. March g: Choccolocco lodge. No. POP. DeArmanville, March II; Trout Creek lodge, No. 18e. Ragland March 13: Fruithurst lodge. No. 151. Fruithurst. March 14; Ell lodge. No. 27s Abel. March IS.
 Temperance day will be observed in the Anniston public schools tomorrow, Feb ruary 17. The Womans Christian Tenn perance union organization of the city will present to each of the four public schools large picture of Miss Frances E. Willard. and appropriate exercises to which the public Is invited. will be conducted at each school.
 Improvements now being made on the First Methodist church will cost nearly thousand dollars. New and beautiful and the altar is being repaired at con- siderable cost. In addition several hunt dred dollars will be expended for re- pairs on the, pipe ofgan. which IS one of the largest and most costly in the f-f l. II r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
ENORMOUS MULE TRADE IN. \. PULLMAN 5 Il Banner County for Hand
 ling Live Stock WILD CAT LIQUOR Deputy Marshals Make Raid on Wagon Yard-Dorrough's House
 Is Destroyed Again
 By Fire

Cullman, February 16.-(Special.) )-Cuil- man county, according to It's size and population. is poss..ly the banner county Of the state in the number of fine mules and horses handled during the year.
 No less than 1000 head of mules have be en sold in Cullman during, the past F months. to say nothing of the horses. Of this number over TOO head have been han cled by the two principle dealers, G. S Leeth and LeRoy McEntire. MT. Leeth hes bought and shipped from St. Louis ma rkets seven cars of 30 head of mules each, making a total of 21O besides those tl;at he has bought outside of car ship ments, which, he says, will number about Ecld in a single 12 months.
 MT. McEntire has sold during the past year 34O Eight car loads of these were clipped here from the eastern markets, the remainder having been purchased here and resold. The remainder have been about equally divided between four other men, T. B. Williams, R. E. Ryan, G. c. Lewis and R. E. Lee MT. McEn- tire is the oldest dealer here, having been in the business for the past 20 years. dur ing which time he has bought and dis posed of the startling number of 64dC head of mules alone, to say nothing of the large number of horses. MT. Leeth cones second on tile list. After having been engaged in the business for five years he has handled HOO. There has been sold in Cullman since MT. McEntirn first engaged in the business, 1860 head of mules.
 The advance in the price of all live stock within the past few years Is start ling to those not in touch with the mar kets. In the year 1902 car load of mules bought in the St. Louis market cost, in cluding the freight, which was about s per head 5000. this being for a car of about 90 mules. Today the average car load costs the purchaser 35eo0. This shows that the advance has tripled what they cost 20 years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
TAFT'S SECRETARY
 GETS NO RAISE

Washington, February 1s-The quail fications that are necessary in one who Is to fill the post of secretary to the President were discussed in the House of Representatives today in connec- tion with the item in the legislative executive and judicial appropriao on bill fixing the salary of that official The Senate had thought $1O,0oO nc more than adequate compensation. but the House by a vote of 1s0 to 52 de- clined to concur, holding that $6000 the present salary is ample.
 The salary, of secretary to the Prcsi. dent bids fair to remain vsooo year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
BANKERS HAVE AN INNING IN SENATE Dozen Votes Taken on Va
 riOus Features A NEW DEPARTMENT Alabama to Have Banking Depart ment With Superintendent at an
 Annual Salary of $3600.
 Routine Work
A NEW DEPARTMENT
By BERRYMAN G. BETTY

Montgomery. February 16-(Special.) J. Bankers had their inning in the Alabama senate today, and when noses were count
 Cd 1t was seen that they had won their fight by not overwhelming but conclusive | majorities. The occasion was the fight
 on the bill which seeks to create a state
 barking department, with regulations for
 banks, which last week swept the house
 by good margin, and which today went through the senate on a final vote of
 2 to O.
 But that vote does not begin to tell the tale. Some dozen or so votes had been taken on the measure before the final
 rally was attempted. and in these dozen
 or so votes there were to be found some | quite spirited ballots.
 During progress of the debate on the
 measure eight amendments to the meas
 ure were attempted but of this number | cny two were adopted, Senator E. B. F'ite of Marion, having had accorded to him the honor of being author of the amendments. While he was the Napo- leon In these attempts, however, it was Waterloo day for Senators Atkins and Flowman. both of whom fired amend ments at the measure which were foiled cn every vote.
 As passed, the bill established the bank
 irg department, and puts In charge of it
 a superintendent who is to get an annual
 salary of s36O0 for his services. The most stringent banking regulations ever placed
 on the statutes of the state are embraced in the measure, which in it's entirely has
 met with the approval of the Alabama Bankers association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
DOUBLE WEDDING
 M IN ,SCOTTSBORO

Scottsboro. February 16.-( Especially There was a double wedding in Scotts- boro last evening at the Methodist par sonage.' The contracting parties were r. H. Gormley and Miss Jennie R. Gwin and James c. 'Gormley and Miss Ora B. Caldwell. the Rev. R. H. Hartford per forming the ceremony. The srooms were brothers and their brides are charming young womep. All are of the most prom inent families in this section.
 Mir s. H. Clemons died at the home of his son, George Clemons, yesterday, aged S4 years. MT. Clemons was one of the oldest and best-known citizens in this county s ,,4ea-s.i
 Fire ofsunknown origin broke out in the city hall at Bridgeport today and for a time 1t looked as if the entire block would be destroyed. Prompt action, however, on the part of the citizens soon got it under control. and J. R. Lloyd & Co. a stock of merchandise was greatly dam aged in moving 1t from the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Bassage Agents Elect Officer

San Antonio, FebTuafy Ib.-WTtH tne sociation of General Baggage Agents adjourned today to meet in New York city May 8, 1912. F. H. Jones of St. Louis was elected president, Benton Quick of st. To dfsy vice president; J. F. Quick, Toronto. Canada, secretary and tfeasurer; executive committee. George E. Lee, Chicsgo. chairman; George L.. Gint. Boaton. t .----l- .--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
We unload remnants quar- terly, made to order at $9.75 up. Singers, 107 N. 20th St.
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

Mas WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of 4HH4HlN Fl Mish sni'f fEsFcT ias SstscKss. t 0OOTHES tine CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO, and io the best remedysfor DIARKHdzA. It Is ab- oDlptely harmless. Ne sure and ask fof {. Mre. Windows Soothing SyFup," and take nc 6hsk aAnd. Twe1ty.6ve eeuts4 bottle s x
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Another Suspicious Fire

The handsome new residence belonging to Charles w. Dorrough was burned to the ground last night at o'clock No one had ever lived in the house and tte last work to complete the building woui'i have been done today. This Is the second tirle that MT. Dorrough's home has been burned within the last year. Some time ago he had just finished new house and lad just gotten moved into 1t when 1t was destroyed. 4tsrs
 Mr. Dorrough has suspicious as to the o,iEin of the fire, and believes that the Ire was of incendiary origin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Liquor in Wagon Yard

Deputy United States Madshal Kenni- mer and Deputy Collector Battle. accom- pe nied by Sheriff c. w. Bryce yesterday made a raid on a wagon yard in West Cullman in search of contraband whisky It has for some time been the opinion of the officials that wild cat liquor was being sold in and around the wagon yard and the suspicious of the officers was con ,Errned yesterday when they captured a quantity of wild cat corn whisky.
 The liquor secured by the officers was found in the stalls at the barn. It is be- lieved that the vendors had been told of the coming raid. and had gotten most of the stuff out of the way. No arrests were made.
 II is said that large amount of this kind of whisky is hauled into West Gull man in wagons every week from the illicit stills in the western part of the county which are said to be nuemorus It Is also claimed that number of these illicit whisky manufacturing establish nients are being operated almost within the corporate limits of the tcwn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17

BIG MONEY-SAVING SALE
 Suits and overcoats made to order from remnants, $9.75. Entire satisfaction or money refunded.
 SINGER 'S, 107 N. 20th St.
 Geo. 0. Oliver, G. A. Natl Surety Go. Phones 334
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Atkins Amendment

Amendments offered by Senator Atkins were similar to those proposed in the house few days ago by Representative Pitts, also of Dallas county, and both of them were designed to relieve the banks of not being able to make loans to cor porations in which their bank officers might be interested, without such security s.s might be required by the board of di- rectors. The senator fought hard for the relief. but in both of his attempts he was defeated by conclusive majorities.
 Senator Plowman proposed two amend mcnts to the measure, the first of which was designed to reduce the salary of the superintendent from $3600 to $25O0, and the second of which was designed to limit the amount of clearing house certificates which the banks could issue. He request cd, with Ht to the last named amend ment, that t- nks be not allowed to issue clearing hts certificates in excess of 75 per cent of their capital stock.
 Supporters of the measure who fought hard for it were Senators Sherrod, Ken fro and w. T. Brown. Each of these made long speeches in favor of the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Child Badly Burned

Willie Holland, IS months old child of Mir. and Mrs. E. E. Holland, met with a most peculiar accident last afternoon which may cause the, child to loose its life. In some way unknown the child up SC. cup of boiling hot water and the entire contents of the cup ran down the reck of his dress, scalding him horribly. Mrs. Holland and the child had been wis., lting in Birmingham for the past few days and returned home on the 3 o'clock train yesterday afternoon and shortly after reaching their home in Decatur the accident occurred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Believes in Restriction

Senator Watt Brown said that he be- leves in restriction, and that as such he desired the bill passed just as 1t was
 drawn Senator Renfro was of the same
 opinion. closing his talk by moving
 to table the eamendment of the Dallas senator Upon vote the motion to table prevailed by Q vote of + to IA. Senator Plowman offered an amend
 ment that the superintendent of banks be paid an annual salary of S25O0 rather
 than s360O. Senator Sherrod spoke against
 the amendment, saying that the super intendent was required to devote his whole time to the department He said that $2500 was insufficient
 Senator Morrow said that $96OO was necessary for a high class man to De
 placed at the head of the department. He said that the bill provided for the increase In salary.
 Senator Renfro moved to table the amendment proposed by Senator Flow
 man. and upon vote the amendment was tabled. the chair voting aye to evade @ tie. Vote on the motion was 16 to 15 including President Seeds ballot. Further amendment was proposed py Senator Plowman, limiting the amount of clearing house certificates issued by a bank to 75 per cent of the capital stock.
 Senator Renfro spoke against the | amendment, saying that in extreme cases it might be necessary to issue more cer- tfcates than allowed under the amend ment. Senator Moulthrop moved to table
 the amendment, which prevailed by d vote of 15 to 6.
 Senator Fite proposed an amendment
 to further regulate the license to be paid by banks to the municipalities for de- fraying the expenses of the banking de- partment.. He suggested a reduction of s from the various amounts set forth | in the original bill. All fees are graded in Accordance with the capital stock of the various institutions. and in the origi- nal measure they range from $l5 to $2oO | each year. The amendment was designed | capital stock. . ' Senator Sherrod moved adoption of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17
Bills Introduced
Bills Reported

By Mir Moulthrop-(M -(Municipalities and municipal organixatlcns): To ratify, con firm and validate the census of the cities and towns in the state of Alabama of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-17

CONTINUED ON FACE g,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-03-31
DEATH BY DROWNING.
Sinking and Rising Depend on the
Water In the Lungs.

Sinking and Rising Depend on the
Water In the Lungs.
A group of old salts at Sailors Snug
Harbor were discussing the popular
belief that a drowning person must
come to the surface of the water three
times before he can possibly drown.
"Well," said Captain Tom Morgan,
there is little ground for that suppo-
sition. The truth Is, drowning per-
son may sink the first time, never to
rise again, or he may, as in the ma
1ority of cases. rise three times before
he sinks forever.
ut all depends on the quantity Of
water that he swallows when he sinks
and the size Of his lungs. The human
body in life naturally floats while the
lungs are inflated. So long as one
keeps his head above the water he can
float with very little effort
"But as soon as the person sinks he
gulps down lot of water. If after
he has swallowed this water he has
any air left in his lungs he will un-
doubtedly rise again and will continue
to sink and rise until all the air has
been worked out of his lungs.
'In most cases the frightened victim
swallows enough water when he sinks
the first time to leave him exhausted,
but as there is still air left in the lungs
he soon finds himself on the surface
again. Each time he sinks, however,
the supply of air in his lungs grows
less until ultimately there Is nothing
left to support him. when he will
drown."-New York Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-03-31
Waldo and tho Picked PEPPERS

Now. dearie," said the nurse. 81
want you to learn this nice little poem
about Peter Piper picked a peck of
picked peppers
"Shan't" answered the Boston child.
much In the manner of other children.
"Oh, naughty, naughty! Why, Wal
do, why won't you learn this pretty
poemT
For two reasons" answered Waldo
"In the first place, the ALTERATION Of
the line you quote is so excessive as to
destroy any literary finish that such
adventurous aids to metrcal compost
ton might lend II used more sparing-
ly. And. in the second place, consider
the lmpossibility of picking peppers
which have already been picked. The
whole thing is beneath the attention of
any intelligent person. "-Boston Tray.
eler.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-03-31

The greatest dog town In Great
Britain. if not in the world. is Haver-
fordwest There are great many
men in the town who live wholly and
make good living by breeding, buy
ing and selling dogs. Although the
population is only 5000, at least 5000
dog licenses are issued annually, and
there are also large number Of ex-
emptions. Almost daily there are
more dogs than people in the public
streets, though valuable animals are
never allowed to run loose Hnver-
fordwest dog breeders are known for
their working terriers. show terriers,
pointers, settlers and spaniels. which
are daily traded for big sums through
the fanciers' journals and 60 every
where. 1t Is the home Of the Sealy-
ham breed of terriers, the origin Of
which has puzzled the keenest sports
men. One fancier's kennel recently
sold by auction realized f200. but f25O
is not an unusual price for single
dog. while EGO. f70 and ESQ are almost
common. The quaint old town. with
Its mixed Welsh. English and Flem-
lsh population, is almost the hub of
the dogs universe.-Fur News.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-03-31
Attacks School Principal.

A severe attack on school principal,
Chas. b. Allen, of Sylvania, Ga, is thus
told 10y him. "For more than three
years. he writes, 81 suffered indescrib-
able torture from rheumatism, liver and
stomach trouble and diseased kidneys.
All remedies failed till | used Electric
BitterS, but four bottles OF this wonder
full remedy cured me completely" Such
results are common. Thousands bless
them for curing stomach trouble, female
complaints, kidney disorders, bilious,
ness, and for new health and vigor. Try
them. Only SOC at j. w. Thurston's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-03-31

A teacher said to her class, "Who
was the first MANI
George Washington" little boy
shouted promptly
How do you make OUT that George
Washington was the first manT said
the teacher. smiling indulgently
Because" said the little boy, he
was first in war. first In peace and first
in the hearts of his countrymen"
But nj this point larger boy held
up his hand Well" said the teacher
to him. who do you think was the
first mann
Il don't know what his name was"
said the larger boy, but know Il
wasn't George Washington. ma'am. be-
cause the history book says George
Washington married widow, so OF
course there must have been a man
ahead OF him" New York Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-03-31
Cities of Refuqe.

In the tumultuous days of old. when
"every mans hand was against every
other man and every other mans hand
against him." when the principle OF
due process OF law" was practically
unknown and private vengeance was
the rule of the day. 1t was absolutely
necessary thai there should be some
place to which one could fy for safety
Such were the cities OF refuge" OF
which there were six In Palestine, He
who succeeded In reaching such asy
Ium when pursued by his would be de
stroyer was safe until his right to pro-
lection was judicially decided In all
probability there were cities Of refuge
In other countries than Palestine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-03-31

Three years ago a startling taie came
20 light concerning a prominent DUST
ness man in Austria He found hih-
self ON the brink Of ruin. and his VIE
came TO his rescue at the cost OF hef
own life. Leaving an overheated room
one night. she walked up and down q
stone tagged passage. barefoot anu
with nothing on but a nightdress, TIL
she caught a chill which she aggraFat
ed by a series of reckless acts In
Examination Of the lungs set In. and she
died shortly afterward. Her husband
obtained the large sum Of money 'pr
which her life was insured. and with
this he was able to pull through the
crisis successfully. lie married Tor
second time within three months OF his
first wife's death This husband did
not get off scot free. however. a serV-
ant In his employ had overheard the
conversation In which the heroic
Young wife had told her husband her
intention to die for his sake. The serV-
ant Informed the police. Then the H.
surance companies cOntended Ii was a
case Of suicide and sued successfully
for the return of the money. The nus
band was prosecuted for being an ac-
cessory to his wife's death and re-
celved the punishment he well merited.