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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
GIVES DINNER ID SURVIVORS IN GRAY Line Is Thinning Rapidly in
 Washington Delegation RUCKER IS THE HOST
Alabama Now Has But Four Confed. crate Veterans in Entire Delega- tion-Chief Justice White
 Was a Private
Fly C. E. STEWART

Washington, June 10.-(Snecial.) )-Repre. sentative Fucker of Colorado few nights
 ago gave a dinner to the surviving mem hers of the Confederate army now serving in Congress or in official capacity in
 Washington. The smallness of their num-
 Der was a matter of comment
 The thin line of gray is not mere 1 figure of speech when 1t is applied to the few remaining veterans of the Lost Cause There was time when the eX- confederate soldiers filled the halls of Congress from the south, and their voices were raised and were heard in the coun- clls of the nation, but now it is different Few of the famous chieftains of the Con federacy but have answered the last roll call. There are few even of any rank left for us to honor, and we honor those
 who fought in the ranks, the private, who endured the hardshps and the privatons as much as grateful people may. Alabama has four veterans of the Civil war in her delegation to Congress. and they are, perhaps. the last she will have of this noble band of patriots. They are: Senators John II. Banlxhead and Joseph F Johnston and Representatives Richardson and Taylor. Georgia has one. Senator Bacon.
 Chief Justice Edward D. White of the supreme court was a private in a Louis jana regiment, and afterwards a senator from that state. The chief justice was not able to attend Representative Rucs CTS dinner. much to his regret. and to the regret of those present. The dinner was an enjoyable occasion, despite tine fact that it was saddened by the recol- lections of those comrades in arms who were gone to the great beyond.
 Most, If not all, of those present were only prvates, and therefore, the stories told were those of the camp, and the fighting in the trenches, of long marches without food. and the untold suffering of a long war upon the part of those who suffered most.
 When one thinks of these things, and thinks of the bitterness and desperation of that long struggle, he must have Il greater feeling of pride in his country, when he contemplates these old veterans of both sides gathering together as they will at Gettysburg and that under an ap- propriation to cover the expenses of the gathering of $150O00 from generous gov ernment. He bares his head to the flag and joins in the cry of a united country the war Is over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
BISHOP GUNN WILL
 VISIT COLUMBUS

Columbus. Miss, June 10.-(SpeciaI., The Right Rev. John Gum, bishop of Natchez, Miss, recently appointed to succeed the late Bishop Hesslein in Mississippi. will arrive in Columbus next Saturday night and remain here until Sunday. This is Bishop Gums S first official visit to Columbus since his appointment and elaborate prepara- tions are being made by the local Catcholic congregation for his enter tainment and for the Sunday services which he will conduct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
COLUMBUS GIRL TO
 WE'D IN BIRMINGHAM

Columbus, Miss, June 10.-tSpeciaI) ) The marriage of Miss Augusta Equen, daughter of Mrs E. P. Wilkinson of this city. to pr. William Wallace Westmoreland, Jr.. of Columbus, will be solemnized at the South Highland Presbyterian church. Birmingham. Ala. Wednesday morning. June f2, at 10 o'clock. Both parties are prominent in social circles of this place. Parents of both Miss Equen and Dr. Westmore- land will leave Columbus either today or Tuesday to be present for the cere- mony. and many ohter relatives and friends from this and other places will join them in Birmingham Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
ELECTION OFFICERS
 NAMED IN ANN|STON
Committee Assesses Fee for
 Each Candidate
HOOPER OUT ON BOND
Large Number of Gamblers Fined in Police Court Yesterday Morning. Reese, Wanted for Grand
 Larceny, Is Apprehended

Anniston. June 10-ts Special )-The eouncilmen for the city of Anniston will be nominated by the people of the wards which they will represent in the city council. This matter being decided al the meeting of the city dem oeratie executive committee.
 The committee assessed a fee of $40 each for each candidate for mayor, president of the city council s15 and for councilman s7.50. If no other can didates announce further than those now announced the election funds will total s247.5O.
 The committee announced the follow ing officers to be in charge of the election; First ward. s. T. Shoot IL. DeRoach and John Bell. managers; Ray r. Lee, A J. Barnes, clerks; ]. NJ. Sweets, returning officer. Second ward, H. ". Myers, George ". Jones, Bose Trammell managers; l., C. Cooper and Levi House, clerks: D. C. Rainwater. returning officer. Third ward, A. F.. McGhee Tom Yancey and w. M. Rob ertson, managers; R. J. Moore and R.. T. Richardson, clerks; T. J. Dill, re- turning officer Fourth ward, O. M Reynolds, C. H. Tomlinson and G. IL Grummels, managers; c. D. Kline and N. l.. Myerson, clerks; Ben Held, re- turning officer. Fifth ward, s. N. Ea- son. T. H. Hanna and Harry Powell, managers; NJ. c. Pope and IL A. Brandt, clerks; Mike Leahy, returning officer.
 The election will be held on July s, and the majority rule will be observed. The second primary will follow very closely that of the first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
Scott Funeral in Greenyille

Greenville. June 1o.-especial,) - The funeral service of George IT. Scott was conducted Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. The Masonic lodge, of which he was member, con ducted the pretty service, and Lewis Bloch of Montgomery conducted same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
FATHER OF SENATOR
 LUKE LEA IS DEAD

Nashville. June 10.-Overton Lea, one of the most prominent citizens of Ten nessee, formerly capitalist. and father of United States Senator Luke Lea, died today at a hospital in Philadelphia. With his wife and two daughters. Mrs. William Robertson of Chattanooga, and Miss Eliza beth Lea, he has been at Atlantic City. where he suffered attack of Illness. He was taken to Philadelphia for treat menr Friday last. The funeral occurs Wednesday here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11

second for two, and the third for one year:
 Cullman-Dr. A. P. Martin, chairman; H. B. Howard and J. II. Voss
 Hanceville--J. M. Bland chairman; Ernest Malchow and A. G. Towles
 Garden City-George Green, chair man; Robert Sandlln and Mans Me Anally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
MRS. MATTE GURLEY
 DIES IN DALLAS
Party Returns From Auto Trip to
 Indiana-Huntsville Health Con- ditions Are Good

Huntsville, June 10.-(Special )-Mrs Matte Gurley, aged 56 years, died Sat urday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Daisy Hogan, in Dallas
 She was the mother of Messrs. Robert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11

We will buy 90 Post Toasties Jingles, ac- ceptabe for use in Jingle Book, received during June, 1912, at $2000 each.
 Only the .Jinges we pay for will be used, but no .Jingles, whether purchased or not will be returned.
 The names and addresses of the writers of the 50 Jingles purchased in June, 1912, will be printed and mailed to each enquirer who sends us 1c stamped and addressed envelope for return.
 The Jingles will be judged honestly upon merit, so if you are a sensitive person and not a good sportman don try, for we have no time to ''pet up" those whose Jingles are not accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
Reese Apprehended

Jim Reese, a young white man much | wanted here, was brought to this city
 from Blocton, Ala, and lodged in the county jail.
 Reese was apprehended in Blocton by officers there and Sheriff Brooks was
 notified. ne sending deputy, who re-
 turned 10 the city with him. The most
 serious charge against him is that of l grand larceny. His case will be tried
 at the next term of the city court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
CATTLE THIEVES AT WORK IN
 MISSISSIPPI DELTA COUNTRY

Jackson, June 1o.-(Specal) - Cattle thieves have been doing a landoffice pus- mess during the high water in the delta country, especially in Wilkinson county and honest men have at last been aroused to q sense of resentment and retaliation that bodes no good to the thieves. Ac- cording to the Woodville Republican more than 50 head of cattle have been stolen re- certly from one farmer, while others have lost heavily.
 Prof. w. H. Smith, supervisor of rural schools, and who is the father of the corn club movement in Mississippi, has accept ed al; invitation to address the Columbus Dispatch Corn club at Columbus Sat urday. June 15, and will find an enthusi- astic class of youngsters facing him on that occasion.
 The Jackson friends of Millsaps college feel that the board of trustees made a mistake at their meeting Saturday night wher they selected the Rev. A. F. Wat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
PERSONAL

Dr Earle Drennen has returned from Atlantic City, where he attended the meeting of the American Medical associa- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
Gamblers Fined

large number of gamblers were given heavy fines in the police court Monday morning by Recorder Green and one person was given a heavy fine for running q gambling house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11

There are prospects, of a lively fight In Jackson county between Stevenson and Scottsboro for the removal of the county seat. The county needs a new courthouse and Stevenson has made an offer to build a ne wS50,000 courthouse and give 1t to the county if the county seat is moved to that city. Stevenson claims nearly twice as large "a pop ulation as Scottsboro and maintains that 1t has railroad and water con nections that are more convenient to a majority of the people of the coun- ty. Scottsboro will make a determined effort to hold the county seat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11
Hooper Out on Bond

Alvin Hooper. the self-confessed mur- derer of Ace King, has been released from the county jail and has returned to his home at Wright's sa awmill, near Piedmont. His bond was secured by friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11

Joseph J. Bradley. T. A. Ragland and John V. Matthews have returned from an automobile trip to Indianapolis Ind, and Detroit, Mich. They made the entire journey from Huntsville to Detroit and return to within four miles of this city without experiencing mis- hap as serious as puncture. When nearly here they had blowout in one tire. The party found good roads over nearly the whole distance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11

and Walter Gurley, merchants of Dal- las and Mrs Alma Vaughan and Mrs. Daisy Hogan. The body was taken to Lincoln county, Tenn, for interment.
 The general condition of health in Huntsville is better this season than ever before at this time of the year. The doctors attribute this to the san itary condition of the city A cam paign for cleanliness has been in pro- gress since early spring and system of rigid inspection is In vogue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-11

suggested, but not required
 Fill in the missing line of the incomplete Jingle printed above, making the last line include the name '"Toasties,' with correct rhyme and metre
 Or, write an original Post Toasties Jingle of not less than lines, any one line of which must contain Post Toasties' or ''Toasties '
 As many .Jingles may be submitted as de- sired
 No Jingle submitted in May, 1912, will be considered in this June, 1912, offer
 One can make this a pleasant form of enter tainment, may make some extra money, and in addition become acquainted with
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-03-14

Coleman w. DUPONT. one OF the
wealthiest men in Delaware, has
found a new method of leaving a
lasting monument to his generosity.
In building model highways with his
fortune. instead OF libraries or col
leges. MIR. DUPONT will benefit the
great masses who cannot participate
in the benefits undoubtedly extended
bv both libraries and colleges. MI.
Dupont has announced his intention
of building a model highway across the
state OF Kentucky. and actual work
probably will begin this summer. Just
where the road is to start and Just
where II will end, Mr.. DUPONT has no'
announced. Il ought to run from
Hickman to Big Sandy.
John Kirkindall, who has been in
the employ of the Mengel Box Co
here for a number of years as mill
wright resigned his position last
week Il is probable that Mr.. kirkin-
dali and his family will locate IN
Southern Texas. Their many friends
here will regret to learn that they
expec TO leave Hickman.
A farmer near Paducah is lying at
the point of death as the result of a
peculiar injury which he suffered sat
urday night while splitting wood a
large ak which he was swinging
struck n clothesline. II fell upon his
head broke the skull and pierced the
brain.
Farming and gardening in general
will be at least 80 days behind the
orops of last year on account OF con-
tinued cold weather. The early days
of March, 1911 found fruit trees Ia
bloom and blowing well under way
J. NJ. Pullen made business TIP
70 Tiptonville. Friday. He says the
moro he sees of other towns, the
move he appreciates Hickman.
All one year for sl.so-The HEX
man Courier, Mothers Magazine. Mod
ern Priscilla and the Peoples Home
Journal.
Mrs. Fannie, wife of the late VIM.
Johnson. died at her home in Union
CITY. Wednesday. She was rs years
cid.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-03-14
THOUGHTS OF SPRING FEEDS
Birds Should Have Variety, Especially
Great Deal Reasonably Rich In Pro-
tein-llme 10 Needed.

Apoplexy among fowls is generally
confined to the overfat birds and gen
orally the heavier breeds are subject
to II. II is, therefore. necessary that
the keeper does not feed any great
quantity OF fat-forming feeds to his
birds, especially to the heavier breeds.
In the spring OF the year more than
any other time OF the year the birds
should have a variety OF feeds, and
especially a great deal of feed reason
ably rich in protein should be includ-
ed in the ration.
Soft-shelled eggs are usually pro-
duced in considerable numbers at this
time of the year. The reason for this
generally lies in the fact that the birds
do not get the proper feed. To form
m egg shell the proper materials must
be present. and II they are not present
the soft-shelled egg is the result.
Lime is one OF the necessary mate
rails needed in the formation Of an
egg shell. and at this time OF the year.
when the hens are beginning to lay.
a liberal amount of lime should be
present at all times where they can
partake of II when they desire. In pro-
viding any kind Of feed whether II be
vegetable or animal feed. be sure that
II is pure and wholesome. Musty
grains and rotten meats will cause
sickness many times when the flock 10
In perfect health.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-03-14

On motion the foregoing report
was received, ordered spread upon the
records. published and filed.
The City Marshal presented his
official bond with S. l.. Dodds and c.
c. Schlenker his sureties.
The City Clerk presented his Of
fetal bond with G. N. Helm and ].
w. Cowgirl his sureues.
On motion both bonds were APP
proved, ordered spread upon the rec
ords and filed.
On motion the Street Commissions
er was instructed to open up Fulton
Street between Brookln & Market
Streets, and put ratings along the
side walk on said street; and to
grade and widen the road leading up
to the City Cemetery and to put up
posts and chains for hitch racks "a
long this road.
On motion Council adjourned.
Attest: H. c. Helm. City Clerk.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-03-14

hen leaves the nest. she goes for the
light which comes in at the Stat door.
Her weight on the front end OF the
platform causes the door to open. and
II stays open until she finds food and
water and is ready to 60 back on the
nest. The box is best with no floor, so
the nest can be made directly on the
ground.
Explanation: A, platform. IN feet
long by which hen enters nest. B.
board across back end of platform. on
which she puts full weight when enter
ing nest, causing platform to TIT. c,
lever attached TO platform and door.
showing door open. ID. point where
lever is attached to door. K, point
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-03-14
NEW PRIMARY LAW.

Following are the main features Of
the compulsory primary election law
which became effective with the az
proval Of Gov. McCreary on March 5.
II does not apply to school rus-
tees, nor trustees OF towns of the
NTH classes, nor presidential electors
but does include United States Sena.
tors. Primaries are to be held on
the first Saturday OF August In each
year for the purpose OF nominating
candidates to be voted for the ensu-
ing November election. But nomina.
lions by political parties to fill va
cancies at special elections to be held
at some date other than the regular
November election are to be made as
determined by the governing author
tiles OF the parties II vacancy oc.
ours within seventy days before the
regular November election the par.
ty governing authority may also in
this instance determine the manner
OF nominating. Should a nominee
die within seventy days of the cleo
ton. his party may select the meth
cd of naming his successor.
The law applies to those parties
which at the last presidential cleo
ton polled at least 20 per cent. Of
the total vote cast. and therefore eff
fects only the Democratic and Re
publican parties.
Any person may become a candi-
date in the primary who files. at least
thirty days before the primary. the
required nomination papers. signed b
not less than three per cent. OF the
total vote OF his party in the dis
tnct or county in which he is to
run. except that in districts havins
more than one oouny, such per cent.
OF the votes in half the counties on
ly required. and in Railroad Com
missioners' districts said per cent. Is
required is only one-fourth OF the
counties. For state offices, only two
per cent of the voters of at least ten
counties are required. Before his
name is placed on the primary bal
lot. a candidate must sign an agree
ment TO the effect that he will not
withdraw II nominated and that he
win qualify II elected at the Novem-
Der election.
The County Clerk is required TO
publish the names OF all the candi-
dates not less than twenty days be-
fore the primary.
Both parties nominate their candi-
dates at the same Identical time and
place. the same officers conducting
both. The officers are to be divided
the same as at regular elections, with
respect to political utilization, and are
named by the county Boards of Elec-
ton Commissioners.
The voter must announce his par
ty to the officers. whereupon the
clerk issues him the ballot of his
choice.
The returns are canvassed by the
same Board
The state bears all the expense.
precisely as II does in regular cleo
tons.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-03-14

Two of our local contractors tell us
that they have all the work contract
ed that they can possibly finish dur
ing the year. This is a good sign
that Hickman is to experience an un-
usual building boom as the weather
opens up.
For hoarseness. inflamed lungs or
irritating coughs. BALLARD'S HORE'
HOUND SYRUP is healing balm. |
does its work quickly and thoroughly.
Price 25c, SOC and s1.00 per bottle.
Sold by Hickman Drug Co.
Twenty years ago this week the
Str. City of Hickman cleared for New
Orleans" And what became of the
City of Hickman?
FOR SALE: Fine brood SOW and
ten pigs. Apply to s. NJ Pewett. &c
Gee Harris has been on the sick
list for several days.
Miss Leah Barry has been on the
sick list this week.
Call 1873. Schmidt the Tailor will
get your clothes.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-03-14
MAKING IMPROVED NEsT-B0x
Weight Of Hen Causes Platform 70
Tilt, Thereby Closing Door-
Sire Should Vary.

The size Of the nest should vary as
cording TO the breed. writes Fred L.
Bailey in the Farm and Fireside. For
the Asiatic breeds II should be not
less than az feet long. is inches wide
and 20 inches deep. The hen enters
the nest by walking in on the plat
form. Her weight causes the platform
TO tilt. which. ~ means Of the lever
attached. closes the door. When the
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-03-14
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nesP

where lever Is attached to platform.
+. board attached to under side OF
front end Of platform. causing plat
form TO stop on a level when door
opens, and helping TO balance plat
form. @. cleats with notches in upper
ends for axles Of platform to rest In.
Notches are inches from the bot
tom OF the box. II, partition board
between nest and platform. /, nest.
J, cover.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-03-14
Council Proceedings
hickman. ~. March 4th. l912.

iichmdlli NY, mdIcu flh, A'l-.
Council met in regular session.
Present Councilmen Dillon Bradley,
Schlenker, Powell and lsler. Mayor
Dillon was absent on account of sick
ness. On motion councilman j. T.
Dillon was elected Mayor pro TEN.
Councilman-elect Edmonds was pres
ent and the oath of office was ad-
ministered to him by II. c. Helm,
Notary Public.
The minutes of last meeting were
read. and on motion approved and
signed
The following accounts were pre-
scented, properly approved. and on mo-
ton allowed and checks ordered is
sued for amounts.
Garrett Kirk lumber. etc. ..... s56.5S
]. A. Noonan, dieting prison
ers.... .... .... ....... 81 80
Hickman Ice & Coal Company
globes for street lights. =. 1850
Hickman Ice & Coal Company
work on water troughs.. =. ..2G0
John Wright, street work. ..S4.75
John Wright, serving notices. .24.5O
Report of City Treasurer for Feb
ruary. 1912.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-07-27
CANADIAN OFFICIALS
 ANGRY AT ENGLAND

tember. wherein Canada turned down the United States. reports that the Hon. Prime Minister Asquith. has by his acts and indifference proved he does not care whether England enjoys a monopoly in the trade or commerce with Canada or not. We will take a run over to France and negotiate treaty with that country independ- ent of England. and submit the same to the people of Canada, for we do not propose to be sighted by officials of Great Britain. even if they represent the mother country"
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-07-27
PRICE OF CLOTHING
 HIGHER NEXT SPRING
Special Nugget Service.

OPSSiet sNS00vs
 NEW YORK. July 24.-The leading manufacturers of clothing. in session in the city have announced that next spring the cost of wooden clothing will advance to a considerable amount ow- ing to the extreme short wool crop of this season. and the advance in wages of garment makers.
 Unless wool Is admitted into the country free. during the next year there will be a shortage in this com modity and top prices will have to be paid. The wool crop of the United States for the present year falling far short of the demand. and way below the average in production. But this will not affect the price of clothine until next spring when a raise wii be made to offset the price asked owing to the shortage and the stead, increase of wages paid to garment makers, and cutters of ready made clothing.
The Nome daily nugget., 1912-07-27
TIL FOLLOW IN
 HIS FOOTSTEPS
Special Nugget Service.


 SEA GRIP. July Civilian Jen- nlngs Bryan. the head of the demo- cratic party. now on visit to Wood row Wilson. the nominee. stated yes terday for the press. he would camp upon the trail of Theodore Roosevelt during his tour of the Middle West; Just tell the people I'll follow in his footsteps" remarked Colonel Bryan and if Teddy can hand the people any political red fire l myself cannot extinguish, I will then be convinced It is time to put me away upon the poll tical shelf"
 The democrats will arrange for w. J. Bryan to follow Roosevelt. through out the country and address the people answering the arguments put up by the man now called "the Bolter."