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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
NOW HASHEADQUARTERS. A Vigorous Fight Will Be
 Made in Bessemer THE SALARY PETITION Bessemer Employees Are Signing Up for Ten Per Cent Cut in Their
 Income-General News
 of Interest
THE SALARY PETITION

Bessemer, July 91.-(SpeciaD D.-Per1na- nent headquarters to be used until Aug ust 2i will be opened in this city by the Saloon Opposition league, tomorrow In the building formerly occupied by the City Grocery Co., on Second avenue be- tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, and William H. McEniry. secretary of the local executive committee, will be in charge. This plan was formulated, as well as a general infusion of vigor into the fight to be made here, at the con ference held this morning between Charles E. Rice of Birmingham, and the executive committee of the Bessemer or ganization.
 An invitation and request is extended to all voters who will cast their ballot for prohibition on August 24, to come to the local headquarters and register on list especially prepared for this purpose. By this means the leaders hope to be able to get more in touch with their adherents and know from what source to draw their campaign ammunition. steno- grapher will compose the office force and a quantity of prohibition literature will be available here for distribution.
 It was decided to have street speak ing one night towards the end of this week, to have a mass meeting at Robie Hall at the same time and repeat these occasions every week with capable speak, CTS as the attractions. The suggestion of having addresses made at the various plants in the district during the noon hour as the men were at leisure to lis- ten, was discussed, but no definite steps taken to accomplish this.
 The rally to be held at the Jonesooro schoolhouse tomorrow night, when Capt. Frank White of Birmingham will be the chief speaker, will be attended by number of men from this city. A large crowd Is expected as the interest in the approaching election is beginning to be manifested in g. marked degree, and Jonesboro is claimed by both factions as their solid voting assets.
 Among those present at the caucus this morning were George Bumgardner, T.. Clay Jones, T. J. Batson, F. B, Buck, pr. J. c. Curry, W. H. Mckinley, pr. William Waldrop and c. L. Odell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
First Bale of Cotton.

Montgomery, July 31.-(Special)-Th handsome sum of 30 cents per pound is the price paid in this city for the bale of cotton sold at public auc- ton. The purchaser of the bale was the Mutual Warehouse company or last 30. years. In all of this time, ac- ing to M. P. Metcalf of Hartford, Ge- neva county.
 The cotton was graded at middling, and was auctioned off by A. F. Hill, who has been selling the first bale for the last 30 years In all of this time, a. cording to MT. Hill, cotton has never before been sold in Montgomery this early in July, save'in one year.
 The bale is about two weeks ahead of the recent years records. Last years first bale of cotton was sold Au- gust II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Pratt City News

A meeting that will be of importance will be held by the local optionists to- night in the city hall at Pratt City. Pratt City is regarded as local option strong held and the meeting will doubtless be well attended.
 Speakers have been secured for the oc- casion, among whom are Isidore Shapiro and A. Latady. Music will be furnished by the B. o. W. band and a cordial in- vitation has been extended to all who are interested in the coming election.
 pr. J. E. Seay, one of the local option
 leaders of Pratt City, said: We are go- ing to have a big meeting and the crowd will be there, for I am attending to that part of it personally. So far as the sit uation is now, Pratt City will go wet by to l, or perhaps to 1, and while this is fact we propose to have a good old time meetng.'
 A slight blaze at the residence of H. R. Raymond, on Third street, yesterday morning occasioned the calling out of the fire department The fire wagons re- sponded immediately and extinguisned the fire before it had gained headway. The damage was slight.
 The funeral services of Andrew J. Wal ker, who died Sunday afternoon. were conducted Monday afternoon from the Methodist church, on Third street by Rev G. J. Harris, assisted by Rev. Mir. Patterson of Birmingham. Mr. Walker was a graduate of Vanderbilt law school, and was one of the most popular ana best loved young men in Pratt City. He was superintendent of the Methodist Epis- copal church. south, Sunday school and was a member of Jefferson Valley lodge No S5, Knights of Pythias.
 The funeral services of Mrs M H. Mummah, who died yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock, will be held at the home of J. A. McGauthin, at No. 1 shaft, this afternoon at o'clock. Deceased is sur vived by one daughter Mrs. Lyerly of Carolina and three sons, D. J. Suther of Bessemer, W. D. suther of Pratt City and Dave Suther Of Tampa Fla. sTn- terment will be made at Greenwood ceme- tery.
 Miss Loretta Travis and the Misses Flowers have returned from Warrior where they have been spending & few days with friends and relatives.
 Mir. Pat Hannigan. who is working at Muga, was recent visitor to Pratt City.
 Paul Ingram, who has been spending a few days with friends and relatives at Inland, has returned. .t
 dance will be given at the A. o. H. hall Thursday night by the dancing set of Pratt City.
 MT. E. l.. Wigans has returned from q few days visit to Blocton. ;.
 The many friends of Miss Susie Strck- land will be glad to hear that she is con- yalesceilt. s
 pr. Varin was a recent visitor to Blount Springs.
 Mrs. T. H. Bennett and son. Thomas, arc visiting relatives in Athens.
 w. J. Crool of Billngsley, Ala, has accepted q position with the s. T. Key Furniture company.
 Mrs. W. H. Aaron and daughter, Ellen, who have been visiting relatives in Clan ton. have returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
New Cavalry Band

Montgomery, July a.-tSpecial.) .)-Adju- tant General J. ,B. Scully has issued or ders for the mastering into service of a Cullman company regimental band to act as official "choir" of the new Fourth Alabama regiment At the same time the old Cavalry band. which was stationed at Montgomery, has been mustered out of service, orders being issued for the in- struments of that company to be turned over to the Cullman organization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01

Temperatures have changed very lit- tie since Sunday. Rather high read ings prevail in northern Texas. Abilene had 9S degrees for the highest today, and readings of 90 degrees or little higher occurred throughout that state, except along the coast Moderate read ings continue over the eastern half of the cotton belt, the highest At Alabama stations averaging about S6 degrees.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations July 31, 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Cotton Mills Resume

Boston, July 3l.-The Pacific mills of Lawrence. employing more than 5o0o hands, started on full time today in all departments. The Everett cotton mills of that city also resumed on full time today to continue until August 17. when the plant will shut down until September 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01

whom are well known throughout Ala Lama and the south.
 The funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning from St. Johns Episcopal church by Rev. E. F. cOhbS H+4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Weather Forecast

Washington, July S1.-Feather forecast Tor Alabama and Mississippi: Local showers Tuesday and probably Wednes- day; light to moderate south winds.
 For Tennessee: Local showers Tuesday and probably Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Announcements

The Baptist Young Peoples union will not have their regular meeting Tuesday night at the church, as the pipe organ Is being installed.
 Bessemer Lodge No. 109 Independent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Wilson Evans Dies

Washington, July 31.-Wilson Evans, charged with embedding s2O,ooO from the Farmers and Merchants National bank of Los Angeles, California, of which he was formerly teller. died Friday at At capulo Mexico, where he was awaiting extradtion to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01

New York, July 31.-An advance of practically a cent and a half pound marked the final trading in July con- tracts in the cotton market here to- day. Trading for that delivery ended at midday and shortly after II o'clock 1t became evident that there were a few shorts still to be covered
 The price of July shot up from 13.15c to 14c without a sale and then to 14.50c. or 147 points above the clos ing figure of Saturday. It was es- timated that not more chan 1000 bales changed hands on this advance and with the interest involved, so small, there was no particular excitement. Later deliveries responded only slight ly to the jump in July, but prices rallied a few points from the low rec ords which had been established at the opening when all new crop posi- tions had sold around 10.S2c owing to the weakness in Liverpool and con- tinued favorable crop reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
General Items

The announcement that the Bessemer orchestra will be open for engagements for the coming season to play at recep- tions teas dances and other social func- tiens gives promise of many delightful musical events in store for those who will be among the auditors of their per formances. With months of practice | twice weekly this organization of several of the citys best talent on their par lticular instruments has attained the class of the genuine orchestra and controlling a repertoire of selections ranging from the classics to the more modern popular airs Under the able direction of Mrs. l. Marks, who plays first violin, the exc cution of their orchestrations have passed the line of success and are to be iden- tified with the musical and cultural prog ress of this city.
 While attempting to remove a ball of waste that had become caught in the coswheel of the coal crane. Clarence Cowley had two fingers of his hand badly mashed this morning in the Louisville and Nashville shops here The injured fingers were amputated above the first joints.
 A partnership has been formed between Tom Perkins, a well known machinst and repair man of this city, and his father, B. F. Perkins, in the business of the latter, located -on, Nineteenth street, and the many friends of the former will lind him lat home" here in the future.
 The city council will hold the first mee,- ing for the month of August Tuesday night at the city han All members are urged to be present. .e
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church held their regular meeting Mon day afternoon at the home of Mrs. J.. A. Estes. The main business transacted was the vote of the society to authorize the treasurer to make disbursement to the amount of $S0 as their contribution to- ward the organ fund. After the adjourn- ment of the meeting the ladies repaired to the church and inspected the organ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01

Observations taken st seventy
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
CROP |SAbOUT 89
 PER CENT NORMAL
Is Believed July Cotton Will Show Improvement
 Over June

New Orleans, July 31.-With only two days more before the government figures will be issued, the local cotton trade has about come to the conclusion that the condition of the growing crop on July 20 was S9 per cent of the normal.
 Opinion concerning condition has been slow in forming this month. For while there was a tendency to look for a slight falling off because of the damage the drouth did in the western sections or the cotton region. Now that it has been well established that practically all of the dam age has been overcome by the heavy rains that followed the drouth the general opinion is that Texas and Oklahoma have about held their own. few people LOOK for a slight improvement in Texas. In other sections like Louisiana for in- stance, 1t is acknowledged that there has been deterioration. but this, it is consid- cred, has been more than balanced by improvement that has taken place in states like Georgia.
 On the whole, the consensus of opinion is that enough improvement has occurred 10 make the condition S9 as compared with Se.2 on the 18th day of June.
 This Is a gain of s of 1 point and is right in line with conservative opin- ion on both sides of the market. There are some bears who look for 90 or little over and there are some bulls who do not look for any improvement at all. Probably SJ.5 per cent is the highest figure expected by anyone and SS the lowest. This is an unusually narrow range of opinion.
 In late years, say in the last 20, there have been only three seasons when the condition of the crop was up around the sos. On July %, 1904, the condition was put at 91 6; in 1898 it was put at 912 and in 1894 it was put at 91.S There seems to be small chance for the high record to be broken this year. Last year the condition on July 25 was 75. , and two years ago it was 71.9. These last figures were the lowest on record for July 25. The declines on contracts that have taken place within the last two weeks are generally con sidered to have discounted condition up to S9. The future ring expects any thing over S9 to cause a fresh decline. Figures too near SS would probably cause a small advance, while anything under SS would cause a sharp bulge. It is not thought possible for the condlr ton to drop below SS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
order of Odd Fellows, will meet Tues

Order of Odd Fellows, will meet Tues day night.
 The Bessemer chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet with Mrs James E. Wright at her home Tuesday afternoon at o'clock.
 The Juvenile society of the Jones' boro Methodist church will give a ben eft ice cream fete on the lawn of the schoolhouse Thursday evening.
 The members of the Christian church will have a socialSat the church Tues day evening. Rev. A. i1. Moore of Bir- mingham will deliver one of his enjoy able lectures and refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Want Salaries Reduced

"A petition is being circulated among the city officials and employees that has been signed by a dozen of the aforesaid persons and reads as follows:
 "We, the undersigned employees Of the city of Bessemer agree to accept 10 per cent reduction in our salaries for the months of July, August and Septem- Der on account of the present financial status of the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Police Court News

Deputy Parker surprised crap game of F negroes and two white men this morning at Virginia mines and they are now, with the exception of two men, re- posing in the county jail.
 With a thick layer of the red ore dust from Feeders mine covering his clothes, bareheaded and unshod, panting and hot from run for his life, a negro, alleging to have been chased out of camp for throwing another negro on the cement floor of the wash house, thereby knock ing him unconscious. was taken to the city jail this afternoon by citizen to whom he had appealed for aid. After in- 1estigating and being unable to corrob- crate his story, the police released him.
 The police court fhis morning docketed 22 cases of disorderly conduct, larceny and vagrancy. Two were dismissed, s1S0.50 in fines was assessed, s9S.50 was paid in cash. Jim Sheltin, a negro, was lined S3.oO for exceeding the speed limit on a. motorcycle, and Finis Cowin, the man with a gun of Saturday, was fined $50 for three charges of discharging fire arms, .disorderly conduct and intoxica- fion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01

MAKE BONDS GEO. c. OLIVER. Phones 3:,4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-01
Do You Need a
 Range?

If so the OK Mystic and Jewe, Ranges defy competition. Try 'em and see. This isn't a mere boast. Severe and continued tests have proved them to be stronger than any other. Their dura bility means longer life, longer service, greater satisfaction to the user.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-06-16
Mrs. Margaret J. Davie.

Mrs. Margaret j. Davie died at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Jas. Kincan-
non, in Verona at $50 o'clock, Wednes-
day morning the 10Th inst. She had
arisen at an early hour and was engag-
ed in the household duties when she
was taken suddenly i'll and expired
within 10 minutes. DR.. Spencer, the
family physicisn. was called but Mrs.
Davie was dead before he reached her
bedside. Deceased had reached the
advadced age of eighty two years. She
was in her usual good health and there
was no warning that the summons
would come so soon, yet she wa ready
and passed to the great beyond with
the promises made to those who trust
in the Savior would be fulfilled, and
was ready to answer the final call.
The remains were taken to the old
home near Macon in Noxubee county,
and there laid to rest by the side of
loved ones who had preceded her to
the great beyond. Many relatives and
friends were there to pay their last tri-
butte of respect.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-06-16
CHOICE OF STYLES is LARGE
In Structural Decoration" There 10
Hardly a Limit to the Many
in Vogue.

Structural decoration" may best be
explained by considering one we'll
known example Of 1.-THE E~liEabethan.
most picturesque and elaborate OF the
the styles now popularity initiated. In
the real Elizabethan the wooden
framework was made Of great trees,
solid oak, squared off and mortised to-
gether solidly. II the tree had been
curved, the beam was cured. And the
beam was as thick as the wall itself,
and appeared On the inside, as we'll
- the outside Of the house. The ce-
ment was filed in between these great
beams, and the dark wood, in contrast
with the stucco filling, made the
decoration of the house-a truly hon.
est and structural kind of ornament,
which we initiate by fastening thin
planks over and across our Eliza
bethan" dwellings. Our W Colon.
ial' dwellings had their charm, too
the charm Of perfect simplicity and
excellent proportion. Like the gen.
tlemen who built them they are dig
nifed. reliable, honest. The bungalow
IL both simple in line and structural
tn decoration. but too often squatty
In proportion. and. IL unmodifed. Is
apt to be a most uncomfortable dwell.
ing for this climate of extremes, hay-
ing been developed to its present form
where there was no heat in summer.
and no cold in winter. A new type of
house has arisen of late. calling itself
-craftsman's houses" 1t is an at
tempt to adapt to modern conditions
all the good points in all the styles
named; and very often the attempt Is
successful. and the result. belonging
to no style" is quite happy.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-06-16

Shirt Waist Rings, 75c to $40. 90.
Hough the Jeweler.
Your old Jewelry made like new
Hough the Jeweler.
Cut flowers furnished promptly
Pound Kincannon-Eik Co.
Have YOU Umbrella covered while
you wait. at Hough's Jewelry Store.
See the Busy Druggists display al
this week. Twenty-Five cents saved is
a quarter made.
FOR SALE-Desirable corner lot On
jefferson street. ear public school
Apply TO the Bank Of Tupelo. itf
I OTlCE-After June Goth. will have
plenty of potato slips foE ssle az 81 25
per 1000. w G. SCOTT. TuDeIo.
A good time 10 have your eyes looked
after. d. yo0 need a good pair Of
spsctacles? Go ~ HoDgh the Jeweler.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-06-16

The Daughters of the ~Confederacy of
the Tupelo Chapter, the Sons of Vet
Grams and the John M. Stone Camp of
Veterans are preparing to celebrate
the 47th anniversary of the battle of
Harrisburg. All citizens of Lee coun-
ty are asked to help make this a great
occasion. Prominent men from all tv-
er the South will be here, all of our
greatest speakers will contribute to
the programme. Everyone interested
is asked to bring dinner that day, and
furnish as many vehicles as possible.
All who will entertain one or more vet
Grams, and who will donate vehicles,
are requested to notify Mrs. Douglass
Hood.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-06-16
An Open Letter.
Waits, Miss, May %, 1911.

Waits, Miss, May %, 1911.
Editor New Albany Gazette
have seen in a recent issue
of your valued paper from your
Cotton Plant correspondent.
Dick Bilkins," what he has
seen fit to say concerning the
speech | made at Center Point a
few weeks ago before the farm
ers' Union. He quotes me as
saying-"The Farmers Union i
in politics up to their neck" To
tn I wish to say that | have no
recollection of making that state
ment, but | dill say that the
members thereof should get into
politics up to their necks. He
then further says of his own &C.
cord: 1.-The Farmers Union of
Mississippi isn't in politics and a
host of loyal friends do not ap
prove or sanction his (Boat-
wright's) expression" | beg
here and now to say that the
Farmers Union of Mississippi is
in politics Mr.. Dick Bilkins' to
the contrary Notwithstanding.
If he will read the minutes of
December 1909. report of Com
mittee on Legislation, be will
find that a regular legislative
committee was ordered and ap-
pointed to appear at Jackson and
work for the repeal of the modi-
fication of the present Mortgage
Law and also changing the con-
tract rate on the loan of money
to eight per cent, And the con-
yention in 1916, re-afifmed this
with the further demand or re-
quest to vote for no legislator
who was not in favor of abolish.
ing the county attorney law,
etc.
The National Convention has
The Tupelo journal., 1911-06-16
Masonic Celebration at Ever
green.

AS Chairman of the Committee of
Arrangements appointed by Richmond
Lodge No. 81 A. F. and A. NJ Ever
z. e Camp w. O. w. and Carolina
Household C. w. l am authorized to
say there will be a joint celebration of
the above named orders at Evergreen,
Itawamba County. Mississippi. June
Gath, 1911. The members of all sister
lodges. camps and households are
cordially invited to attend and take
part in the exercises. The public
generally Is also invited to attend and
enjoy the pleasures of the day. The
occasion will be nonpolitical.
Respectfully submitted.
H. c.. STOvALL,
Chairman Committee.
The Tupelo journal., 1911-06-16
Resolutions

To the Tupelo Presbyterian Sunday
School:
We, your committee appointed
to draft resolutions expressive of
the sense of this school on the
d ,ath of our deceased brother.
E. M. Witherspoon, beg leave to
report:
Mr.. Witherspoon was a mem
Der of this Sunday school at the
time of his death, and had been
for many years. and we cheer
fully bear testimony to his love
for this school, his regular at
tendance on its meetings and
interest in its services. He was
an officer in the Sunday schooi
for many years. We miss him
very much. When we came to
the school we looked for and
seldom failed to see his cheerful
and smiling face and feel his
warm welcoming hand clasp.
His death is a distinct loss to
the school, the church and the
community. Lei Us initiate his
virtues. Therefore, resolved:
First. That this school ex
tends its sympathy and con
doience to the stricken and be-
reaved family. and especially to
Miss Zina, who watched so long
and faithfully by his bedside.
Second. That a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon the
minutes OF the Sunday school
and a copy be sent to the family,
and that they be published in the
Tupelu journal.
Respectfully submitted,
w. L. Cla ton.
j. R. Frazer,
40. Price,
Committee.