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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
BOARD TO CONSIDER
 LEATHER SCHEDULE

Washington, January 3.-The tarim boards investigation of the leather sched- ule will actually begin January ls, when shoe manufacturers and tanners through out the country will be given hearing as to the best method of conducting the in- quiry. Shortly after the conference the board will send it's agents into the field to study the industry and gather the sta tistics upon which the board will base it's reports.
 The metal schedule will be undertaken about the same as it is the intention to conduct the two inquiries at the same time.s It has not yet been determined whether the steel and iron interests will be given a hearing prior to the initiation of the inquiry. The leather men asked for such a conference.
 As the board has only about ss0,o00 of it's appropriation on hand and as its continuation was threatened by the demo- crats at the close of the last fiscal year, it is not known how extensively it will be able to go into the two subjects. The re- port on the cotton industry, it Is now ex- pected will not be presented to the Presi- dent until February 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
S5OO,OOO PAD
 OUT IN PENSIONS

Montgomery, January 3.-tSpeciaD.- More than half million dollars have been paid out in pensions during the present fiscal year for the first six months, ac- cording to figures given out by the pen. sion clerk of the state. Will B. Griffin, in the office of State Auditor C. B. smith Warrants for the second quarter have just been sent throughout the state, the total amount aggregating $3l2,620, as against a total of $313,S27 for the first quarter, which began October l, 1911. There was decrease in the number of pensions at the January 1 quarter of 1907.
 Class pensions received warrants this quarter as follows, 1886 first class penson- CTS, S25 each, s3S. 400; 32i7 second class pensioners at $20 each, $64,3i0; 3,430 third class pensioners, at the rate of SIG each, s2l4, ,SS0
 In all probability operating of pensions will be begun for the third quarter, inas- much as the pension fund is already ma terially diminished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
CHILDREN INJURED
Ordinary Cuthartics and Pills and Harsh
 physic Cause Distressing Complaints

physfc Cause Distressing COmpiaihts
 You cannot be over-careful in the selection of medicine for children. only the very gentlest bowel medicine should ever be given, except in emergency cases. Ordinary pills, cathartics and purgatives are apt to do more harm than good. They may cause gripping, nausea and other distressing after-ef- fects that are frequently health-de- stroying.
 We personally recommend and guar antee Rexall Orderlies as the safest and most dependable remedy, which we know. for constipation and associate bowel disorders. We have such absolute faith in the virtues of this remedy that we sell it on our guarantee of money back in every instance where it fails to give entire satisfaction, and we urge all in need of such medicine to try it at our risk.
 Rexall orderlies are eaten just like candy, are particularly prompt and agreeable in action, may be taken at any time, day or night; do not cause diarrhoea, nausea, griping, excessive looseness, or other undesirable effects. They have a very mild but positive action upon the organs with which they come In contact, apparently acting as a regulative tonic upon the relaxed muscular coat of the bowel, thus over coming weakness, and aiding to restore the bowels to more vigorous and healthy activity.
 Rexall Orderles commonly complete 1y relieve constipation. except of course when of a surgical character. They also tend to overcome the necessity of con- stantly taking laxatives to keep the bowels in normal condition. Three sizes of packages. 10 cents, 25 cents, and 50 cents. Remember, you can obtain Rexall Remedies in Birmingham only at our store.-The Rexal1 Store The Col Her Drug Co. 109-11 N. 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, January 5.-G p. m.)-The area of low pressure that was central yesterday over the central gulf section is now over the south Atlantic coast. An other low pressure area overlies the lake region. while over the remainder of the country high pressure prevails.
 The weather has been clear and cold generally over all sections west oi the except in the northwest, where have risen from 10 to 3s de- grees. At Sheridan the minimum this morning was 30 degrees below zero, while a maximum of % degrees was recorded during the day--a rise of 52 degrees. Over other sections of the country a slight fall has been general Cloudy weather with rain has been general along the gulf and Atlantic coasts as far north as New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
CURRENCY BOARD
 IN FINAL SESSION

Washington, January S.-Ihe hatio'a monetary commission tomorrow VIII pe- gin final consideration of it's report which, according to a resolution of the Senate must be submitted not later than next Tuesday. Chairman Aldrich has written the text of the report, which probably WEI be agreed upon.
 Although the committee is required to submit it's report by Tuesday it does not go out of existence until March Sl. The report will outline the legislation neees- sary to carry out the national reserve plan. l. ,t,ro
 Senate leaders declare there is lt'ie chance of monetary legislation al this session of Congress. Chairman Aldflcn, however, has announced that ne VIII press for some action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
H. r. SHROPSHIRE, lR.
 RESIGNS POSITION
One of Oldest and Ablest
 City Emlpoyes
CAUSES MUCH REGRET
Resigns Position As City Purchasing Agent To Become Secretary and Treasurer of Southern
 Paving Contractors

H. F. Shropshire, Jr., purchasing agent for the city of Birmingham, resigned his position yesterday, the resignation to be effective February 1. The commissioners have cut off many official heads, the city council has blighted the ambition of many municipal office seekers and many such have resigned, yet 1t is doubtful if the resignation of one of the working force" of the city ever has caused such genuine regret. A special resolution was offered by Commissioner Weatherly commenting MT. Shropshire, and testifying to his loy alty, his honesty and the excellent serv- ice he has rendered the city of Brming ham.
 MT. Shropshire will become secretary and treasurer of the Association. of South ern Paving Contractors, of which Eu- gene Fies is president and Edward. D. Smith general counsel. The association was formed here several weeks ago.
 The position accepted by the city off cial Is a more lucrative one than his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Mutineers Are Beaten

London, January 3.-Scotch troopers of the Longmoor military camp, in the mutiny of New YeaTs eve, successfully employed the famous British square formation in resisting arrest by their commissioned and non commission -u officers until it was agreed that one officer and a picked man settle the differences in boxing bout. The off cer. a noted boxer. badly worsted his man and the troopers returned sullenly to their h,fts A trooper is reported shot and several non n-commissioned officers injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Rriqgs-Winkenhower

A very pretty home "euuIHs WIS celebrated yesterday at the nome vi MI !. I. II. Briggs, 1926 North F1fteenthl street. when his sister, Miss Sarah Ei Briggs was married to MT. August H.. Winkenhower. The bride Is greatly loved and popular teacher in the St.. Louis public schools and the groom a business man of San Antonio, Texas
 Tn the party were MT. and Mrs. Briggs
 Nr. and Mrs. A. J. Stone. Miss Margaret Briggs. Mrs. c. V. Eaves and Master Gus Winkenhower. The ceremony was performed by Dr. George Eaves. The wedding party left for New orleans last night. . 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Friendly Suit Entered

Montgomery, January 3.-(SpeciaD.-Ac cordng to agreement reached in this city several days ago between Birmingham attorneys and the city commissioners of Montgomery. a friendly suit has been en- tered in the Montgomery city court today styled the Royal Exchange Assurance company o< England. ys. the Montgom- cry commission, as test of the authority of the Montgomery commission to levy a license of s450 against fire insurance com panies. when the revenue law authorizes only sl50 Attorneys for the compliments are Tilman, Bradley and Morrow of By mingham. They call attention to the fact that complainant paid the license under protest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
 BIG DAMAGE SUITS ARE COMPROMISED

Cincinnati, January 3-Suits involving more than H,50o,0o0 brought by pr. Frank Caldwell, former president of the South ern Life Insurance company, against Will liam J. and Charles F. Williams and oth- ers. who obtained control of the insurance company nearly two years ago, have been settled and the suits will be dismissed, according to announcement of attorneys today
 The principal action sought to enjoin the transfer of stock in the western and southern insurance company Dr. Cald- well in this suit alleged he had been forced to buy the interests of the Will Hams brothers in the insurance company but that later pressure was brought to bear to force him to pledge 1000 shares of his stock for a loan of S3S5, ,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
City Physician Gets s

Anniston, January S.-tspecial)- The salary of Clifford G. Arberry. city of the town of Jacksonville, north of here, has been reduced to $5 per year, and at the annual meeting of the Calhoun County Medical society Tuesday night his resignation was not accepted Delegates from the society will confer with tn ecity authorities in an effort to get the salary raised and perfect a better agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
LIVE NEWS NOTES
 OF BAY ANNETTE
Town Council Meets-Foley High School Opens Monday--Sunday
 School FlOurishes

Bay Minette, January 3-(SpeeiaD The town council held its regular meeting last evening in the offices of the bank at which time the matter of town sew CT was to have been taken up, but owing to the indictment weather which detained several of the councilmen from attending, a special meeting has been called for next Tuesday evening at which time Hampton D. Ewin. president of the local land com pany, will meet with them and the mas- ter threshed out thoroughly and it is more than probable that the sewer will be put in at once. The only matter han dled last evening was the granting of a contract for the painting of the remainder of the interior of the high school build ing. Since the chapel has been completed the appearance is so much better that 1t has been decided to paint the remainder of the interior of the building.
 Announcement has been made that the second term of the Foley High school and Academy will begin on next Monday. Rev. Rogers, head instructor of the institu- ton. states that this year considerable special work will be taken up as side is- sues to the regular courses and that some of the courses heretofore permitted to lag will be brought up that the institu- ton may maintain its standing with other schools
 After spending considerable time or sanizing Sunday school at orange Beach in the lower end of the county a little organization was some time ago per fected at that place which has grown rs- markably and which has recently erecleu a huilding and a few days ago purchased an organ for it's music The progress siye spirit of the members Of that school is attracting considerable notice ano promises to soon increase the attendance far above the number that was expected when it was organized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Postcard From Heaven

Washington, January 3.-For the first time in his life Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh today received a postal cara from "heaven." The communication dated .Heavefi,' December s, urged that Unit ed States notes from $50 to sloOo be en- graved with landscape scenes on one side and spaces for identification and sigma tureS on the other. The sender gave ms address as Heaven The postmark, however, was Colorado springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
yanderoef An Embezzler

New York, January 3-Percy G. van deroef. we'll known in mercantile circles in this city. surrendered at the criminal courts building late today to face charges of entertainments of approximately s14o,- GOO from the large wholesale dry goods house of Van Kueren & Thornton Co.,, of which he was treasurer. He entered a formal plea of not guilty and was locked ,,p in the tombs. Vanderoef is g years old and lives in East orange, N. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04

York, extending westward to the Appa- lachians.
 Snow has fallen from Oklahoma to Du- luth. Clearing weather with falling tenn perature has been general in northern and western sections of the cotton belt. From the Mississippi eastward cloudy weather with rain prevailed, owing to the proximity of the low.
 In Birmingham the temperature con- ing weather, with slowly falling temper atures, will prevail Thursday and Thurs day night.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations January 3, 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Opera Singer Divorced

Paris, January 3.-Mme. r. CaVaIIeFI, opera singer. was today granted decree of divorce from Robert Winthro Chanler of New Noik by the divorce court of the department oi the Seine. The proceedings were a purely formal function and the judgment was read in the absence of any legal representative of MT Chanler. Ths court named hquidator to arrange the property rights of both parties and con demned MT Chanier to pay the costs of the divorce proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Farley BelIinger Wedding

Anniston, January :. 3.-- Special. )--I The wedding of Miss Annie Farley of this city and Mir. Harry Bei1inger of Gadsden was solemnized at, the First Presbyterian church this evening, the| ceremony being performed by Rev. S.l R. Hodges. pastor. The wedding unites| two of the best known and most promi- nent families of this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Committee Increased

New York, January 3.-The commit tee appointed by the directors of the Wabash railroad 10 reorganize tha. property has been increased by the addition of J. Luden of Hope x Co. bankers, of Amsterdam. it was an nounced today. It is understood that large amounts of the various securities of the Wabash road are held in Hol land.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Earl Evans Trainmaster

Anniston, January 3.-(Specia1.)- Earl Evans, who has been connected with the trainmaster's office in the main division, has been appointed train master of the Alabama Mineral division of the Louisville and Nashville railway to succeed F. E. Kemp, and has arrived here to take up his new duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Colonel Matthews Funeral

Annlston. January 3.-(Special.)- Following a funeral service at the home conducted by Dr. J. II. Blacklock, rector of St. Michael and All Angels church, the body of Col. T. V R. Matthews, the pioneer Anniston lawyer who died Tuesday after a three years illness, was laid to rest in Edgemont cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Weather Forecast

Washington, January S.-Forecast TOT Georgia: Fair Thursday and Friday mod- crate north to northwest winds.
 Alabama Fair Thursday and Friday moderate north winds.
 Tennessee: Fair Thursday and Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. the world wide Cold and Grip remedy removes cause. Call for full name. Look for signature E. ". GROVE. e5c-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
Cooperate With States

All this work is done in co-opera- ton with state institutions and when the work is well started in one state it is left to the care of the state of icias Take for insance. the state already mentioned, North Carolina. At the present time three field men are engaged in this extension work and the state is bearing the whole expense
 Another way the field man aids the dairyman is in the selection of dairy machinery. with which he can make a better grade of butter. A great deal of what butter is made in the south is made in such a primitive way that il Is motted and sour and does not sat isfy the demand; hence large amounts of butter have to be brought in from northern states
 "lnstructon has been given to dairy farmers in regard 10 keeping their herds in a healthy condition and in the purpose and application of the tu- berculin test. Where possible. herds have been tested for tuberculosis, anu where department agents have assist ed farmers in the selection of new cat tie 1t has been the practice to have these cattle purchased subject to the tuherculin test.
 "On account of the prevalence of the boil weevil, southern farmers are taking up dairying as q lucrative business un- affected by the pest, and are learning to rotate rcops so as to prevent the spread of the weevil. Dairying furnishes a means of profitable use for the crops
 'Fhe field men assist in the organiza- tion of dairy and live stock associations. A number of these have been organized in the past three years in several of the southern states one new form of brecd- ing association which the department Is now trying to introduce is the bull as- socation, in which a group of farmers join in the purchase of one or more pure bred bulls, to introduce good blood into their herds and raise the quality of their cows. at an expense within their means One bull association has just been organ ized through the efforts of the field agent in Maryand.
 Butter contests for periods of 12 months
 have been conducted by the field men Criticisms are made on samples sent ir each month, defects are pointed out and | remedies suggested, and in this way the
 product of many farms has been greatly improved In every state in which the department has a field man educationa exhibits have been shown at fairs; during the past year 15 such exhibits wert made. One feature of the exhibits is g
 working dairy. where there is demon straiion of how a good quality of but ter may be made"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
How Instruction Is Given

'The records furnish needful informal ton about the work of the farm in other respects as well, such as the feed con sumed by each COW and the cost or feed. The field man gives instruction in feed- ing problems, showing how the same or a larger quantity of milk can be ob- talned from cheaper rations; and gives suggestions in the selection of feeding stuffs The daryman is encouraged to grow more roughage for his cattle, sueh as corn for silage. leguminous hay ana soilng crops Assistance is given Tn the building of silos, barns and dairy houses' and in remodelng old buildings to make them more suitable for dairy purposes.
 'eThe aim of this work is to get one or two well conducted dairies in each one of a large number of conf- munities in the expectation that large number of men in each community will pattern after the work or the ones cooperating with the department, or in other words, to use the one or two men as pivots good case or thls kind is shown in a certain locality In North carolina. About four years ago a field man began work with two dairy men keeping accounts. One of these herds was an exceptionally good herd; the other had a large number of poor
 individuals. These poor cows were weeded out, while better ones were bought, and the profltS were nlateTldliy
 increased. Since that time about doz- en men have taken up record work, and large number of pure bred cattle have been purchased. Nearly a dozen silos have been built in this one locality and several new barns and dairy houses have been erected, and as many more remodeled The general interest in dai- rying has so increased that at the pres ent time a small creamery is running successfully in this locality-so much milk is produced. After three years of this work three days short course in dairy instruction was held. at which 30 people attended, taking part in the test
 ing of milk, the making of butter, and the Judging of cattle, while number of lectures were given on the care and feeding of dairy animals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
ID INCREASE DAIRY INDUSTRY IN SOUTH Secretary Wilson's Views
 on the Work HOW. UNCLE SAM AIDS Experts Are Being Sent Into States To Cooperate With State In-
 stitutions in Getting
 Greatest Efficiency
HOW. UNCLE SAM AIDS

Washington. January S.-tspeciaD The department of agriculture by direction of Secretary Wilson is making special eff forts to improve the dairy industry in the south. "Thore is great need in the south, as well as in other sections of the country, said Secretary Wilson. Tor an increased production of dairy products and the department through it's dairy ex- perts is trying to bring this about
 Tn the first place. it is needful that farmers in the south should produce d larger amount of milk. because the milk and other dairy products now obtained from southern farms do not begin 10 sup ply the needs of the immediate vicinity. The consuming public needs more milk, and the farmer needs to know how to make money by supplying it at a reasonable rate. Hence both more dairy men are needed, and fuller nofwledge of modern methods of dairying
 "One of the things most urgently neces- sary is to increase the average produc- tion of milk per COW, by eulling out the cows whose yielding ability is small which take up stable room, feed and the farmers labor without giving an ade- quate return therefor. The only reliable way to distinguish between cows that are good at the milk pail and those that are not is to keep records of their actual performance. This practice the depart ment is bending every effort to get the farmers to take up, and these efforts are meeting with a gratifying success.
 "The field man of the department goes
 into a locality, talks to the farmers and finds one or two men who will carry on herd record work He shows them how, and helps them in testing the milk and in working up the records until they are able to do these things for themselves; thus helping them to weed out their poor cows and make better profit out of the remainder of the herd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-04
COLD CAUSE HEADACHE

Auburn, January 2.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-08-15
Second Indian Fair.

Dupree.-At a council OF the Sioux
Indians OF the Cheyenne River and
Standing Rock Indian reservations
held at Virgin Creek, the Indians de.
cided to hold their second annual fair
at Dupree this year, lasting one week,
beginning September 8. The Indi;
fair is n Of the most unique event
of the northwest, and is different from,
the eastern county fairs, as only the
Indians participate for the prizes.
About $4,000 has been raised for
premiums, and among the attractions
will be horse racing, broncho busting,
roping and other western sports. 1t is
estimated that over 5000 Indians will
be in attendance and this is one of
the events of the year for the Indians
Of both the reservations, and they are
making great preparations for the
event. Their display of farm products
will also be a feature.