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The Detroit times., 1912-12-23
EIGHT BOXING
WEIGHTS NOW
FOR NEW YORK
Two New Limits Established
and Five Old Ones
Changed
CHANGES GO INTO EFFECT
IN THE STATE TOMORROW
New Rule Protects Public When
II Referee Is Forced to-
Stop Bout

PaperAeIoht-1o8 pounds.
6antamweIght-115 pounds.
Featherwei9ht-125 pounds.
LIghtwslght-1S5 pounds.
Welterweisht-14S pounds.
Mlddleweignt-15s pounds.
ComnlssIonweight-175 pounds.
HesvyN~eiant-AII above 175 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
BALDWIN FARMERS
 ATTEND INSTITUTE
Most Up to Date Methods of Treating Soil and Handling Crops
 Discussed

Bay Mnette, February 14.-(Special.)- The Farmers institute was held here today as announced and many of the fermers of this district were on hand to get the good of the lectures given by men who were sent here under the management of the department of agri- culture of Washington, D. C., and from the Alabama agricultural experiment sta ton at Auburn.
 The meeting began at 10 o'clock and continued until 1 in the afternoon. The most up to date methods of treating the soil and of handling the crops that grow well in this country were brought up and discussed. The boil weevil was given a round and the methods of fighting him successfully given out.
 Before the opening of the morning ses- sion of the local school Miss Della Stroud of Auburn. who has charge of the Girls Tomato club movement. gave a very in. terestlng talk to the girls and urged then to join in the movement and grow fo, themselves little patch of tomatoes She was assured by her audience that there would be tomato club organized here and a report of the progress made at the close of the season.
 Marked enthusiasm was shown through out the institute and the benefit derivet by those who attended cannot be giyer value. Tomorrow the same speaker, will conduct an institute at Loxley. ai which time the farmers in that com munity will be given the same informa. tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15

Washington, February 14-(Special)- Judge William Richardson Is very much engaged on two propositions that give him but little time 10 consider the fight that is being made against his renomination in his home district. He has before an nounced that he will not take time, indeed cannot take time, to make a personal canvass of his district.
 As a member of the committee of the committee on interstate commerce of the House he Is now daily engaged in the public hearings and consideration of the matter of tolls through the Panama canal against it's opening next year.
 Judge Richardson in discussing this matter today, said: "rhis Is a more com picated question than the fixing of rates on railroads because the canal proposition is one of international regulation. We must have regard to the various treaties we have made with other countries"
 Judge Richardson is also chairman of the subcommittee of the interstate com merce committee. charged with the fram- ing of q law to meet the demands of pure food legislation This matter will come up for consideration immediately follow probably take up some time.
 "The chief purpose of an amendment to the existing pure food laws" said Judge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
Famous "Pint of Cough Jyrup" Receipt No Better Remedy at Any Price.
 Fully Guaranteed.

Make a plain syrup by mixing one pint of granulated sugar and 13 pint of warm water and stir for two minutes. Put 21a ounces of pure Pinex fifty cents worth) in pint bottle, and fl it up with the Sugar Syrup. This gives you a family supply of the best cough syrup at saving of $2. It never spells. Take a teaspoonful every one, two or three hours.
 The effectiveness of this simple remedy is surprising. It seems to take hold ln- stantly, and will usually stop the most obstinate cough in "A hours. It tones up the jaded appetite and is just laxa- tive enough. to be helpful in a cough, and has . pleasing taste. Also excellent for bronchial trouble, throat tickle, sore lungs and asthma, and an unequaled remedy for whooping cough and croup.
 This recipe for making cough remedy with Pinex and Sugar Syrup tor strained honey) is a prime favorite in thousands of homes in the United States and Canada. The plan has been imita- ted, though never successfully. If you try it, use only genuine Pinex, which is the most valuable concentrated com- pound of Norway white pine extract, and is rich in guaiacol and all the natural healing pine clements. Other prepara- tions will not work in this recipe.
 A guaranty of absolute satisfaction, or money promptly refunded, goes with this recipe. Your druggist has Pinex, or will get it for you. If not, send to Tho Piuex O., F. Wayne, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
REPORTS ON MERGER
Industrial Developments in Southeast
 for the Week

C,olumbus Ga, February 4-(Special.)- )- The Industrial Index says this week:
 '1mmediate expenditures of approxi mately s5,oo00O0 and of more millions latel for extensions and betterments Is to fol low the announcement made from Lon don this week to the effect that fnancia arrangements have been perfected TOT the merger of two great steel iron and coal eorporations of the Birmingham dis trict.
 .This final decision to invest such great sums in the southeast is an illustration of the opinion held abroad, IS well as ir this country, of the resources and possl- bilities in the great southeast.
 developments as marked by undertake ings of less magnitude is unceasng. The reports for this week include the fol lowing industrial plants to be estab- lished:
 ear works extension, Gadsden; rail. road line to be constructed north from structed westward from Moultrie, Ga. with Montgomery as it's ultimate termin- us; telephone system, Baconton, Ga. metal products plant. Jacksonville, Fla. bottIng plant, Augusta. Ga; electric light plant, Vienna, Ga; grain mills. Dawson and Midvllle, Ga; incubator plant, Bir- mir gham.
 Items of construction work, as re- ported this week, include the following:
 -Four story and six story business buildings, Atlanta; apartment house, Bir- mingham churches, Savannah and By romville, Ga, and Bay Minette, Birming- ham and Eufaula, Ala; hotels. Macon Ga; proposed erection of 10 story tourist hotel, Waycross, Ga; hotel extension, Jas per, Ala; paving, Coylngton, Ga. and Uniontown, Ala; depots, Pensacola, Fla, BrowndaIe and Lafayette. Ca. and Bes- semer, Ala. jail Calhoun county, Ala bama; theatre, Americus, Ga.; bank build ing, w<insville. Ga.
 .Elections will be held in Moreland and Senoia, Ga, upon the Issuance of mu- nicipal bonds for the erection of school buildings.
 reconstruction contracts have been awarded as follows: Bridges, Cobb coun- ty, Georgia, and Mobile, Ala: churches Richland and Brownda1e. Ga: bank build ing, Dawson, Ga. and Elistis, Fla: road improvements, Jefferson county, Alabama
 Notable in the construction news for the week is preparations for the erection of a large number of fine residences, one of which will cost approximately 5000
 New banks will be established at Jack sonviIle Fla, and Vincent, Ala.
 ''Fifteen corporations have been formed during the week with capital stocks az gregating 07,0oo.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
CH|LTON COUNTY ON POLITICAL BOOM
From 4 to 6 Democratic Candidates for Every Of
 flee, Declares Curry

Montgomery, February 14-(Speeial.)- According to State Senator T. A. Curry of Clanton, Chiffon county is at present undergoing one of the greatest political booms in it's history. MT. Curry was in Montgomery Tuesday before the state board of pardons and while at the capitol called on his numerous friends at the state house. He declared, in discussing the politics of the day, that there were from four to six democratic candidates for every office in Chiffon county, and that the democrats of that county were preparing for the greatest victory in the history of Chiffon county in the next election.
 Senator Curry said there was time when it was difficult to secure even one democratic candidate for any office il Chiffon county, but that now the times had changed, and that candidates were springing up as thick as bees in a hive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
PULLMAN CITIZENS SEE
 BRIGHT FUTURE FOR COUNTY

Cullman. February 14-(Special.) 1.-The business men and citizens of Cullman gen erally are looking forward to the next two years as an era of general prosperity over the county. There is possibly more reasons than one for this optimistic view of things by the business men, one of which may be attributed to the large amount of farm products and especially cotton, that was raised in this county this year. Cullman produced the largest crop of cotton the past year than ever before
 Notwithstanding the gloomy outlook for a crop in the early fall season, Culman produced and shipped this past season q little more than 270Oo bales of cotton.
 Another plausible reason is that 1t is ex- pected that within the next two years there will possibly be more than $l,o0o.GpJ in cash turned loose in this county by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany and the Cullman Coal and Coke company. The latter company already have new railroad 80 per cent completed leading from Cullman to the Bremen coal fields, some of the most valuable mineral lands to be found in the south.
 It has been said that operation toward the completion of this new road will be started within short time, which within itself will be a great financial stlmulanr to this county. During their former work before the new road was abandoned this company is said 10 have spent nearly $s0O, 900 in their operation in this county.
 Next Saturday night Is the date set for the formation of club in Cullman which will have for its purpose the promotion of the interest of John w. Abercrombie, candidate for congressman at large. Mir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
DELIGHTFUL DANCE
 GIVEN IN GREENVILLE

Greenville, February H.-(SpeciaI IA delightful dance was given last evening
 at the armory by the young men of the Greenville Dancing club. The dance was given complimentary to the visiting young
 ladies, Misses Mary Cecil Reese of I.owndesboro and Louise and Mary Cren- shaw of Forest Home. Music was fur nished by a. local orchestra. The affair was chaperoned by MT. and Mrs. Jeff Beeand and Mir. and Mrs. Wylie Cal houn.
 The following young ladies and gentle men were in attendance: Misses Mary Cecil Reese, Mary Crenshaw. Louise Crenshaw, Jamie Lehman, Hattie Lou
 Smith, Genie Sherling, Lena Butler, Pet MeMillan; Messrs. Glenn Stanley, Eric McCaskil. Oscar Calhoun. Cecil Calhoun. Gerald Murphy. Howard Thames. Gene Grant. John Powell. Roy Smith, Leon- idas Lane. Oscar Lane, Edward Winkler. Robert Winkler, Curtis Judge and Jim Beeland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
UNDERWOOD CLUB IS FORMED AT DECATUR
Every Precinct in County
 Represented at Meeting
COMMITTEES NAMED
Delegation Will Go to Convention ln- structed for Distinguished Ala bamian = Speeches Full of
 Enthusiasm Delivered

Decatur, February 14-(Speeial)-A large and enthusiastic and representative body of democrats from all parts of the county met at the county courthouse in Decatur and organized an Underwood club Every precinct in the county was represented. Judge William E. Skeggs, probate judge of the county, acted as tenn porary chairman and John Foote of Hart selle, one of the county commissioners, acted as temporary secretary. The tenn porary organization was made permanent.
 The following committee was appointed to select delegation to go to the state convention to vote for Underwood first, last and all the time: Judge o. Kyle. J. NJ Jackson A. E. Jackson, J. A. Forman and the Rev. F. NJ Glenn. After delib- eration the committee reported the fol- lowing as delegates to the state conven- tion: w. B. Edmondson, w. w. Callahan, Fl. A. Skeggs, Marvin West, T. M. Jones of Decatur, Judge o. Kyle, Judge w. E. Skeggs, Tennis Tidwell, Joe Hewlett of New Decatur, John l.. Foote, A. E.. Jack son and A. A. Odom of Hartsele, R. Al Summerford, C. B. McColum of Falkville, J. R. Cleveland of Danville, Mike Craw- ford of Eva.
 On motion of II. A. Skeggs this commit tee of five was made the executive com mittee by the chair, and the meeting ad- journed subject to the call of the chail- man.
 On motion of Maj. W. II. Long, Jr., the following campaign committee was ap- pointed: W. II. Long, Jr., Tennis rid well, Joe Hewlett, W. D. Wiggins and John Lille.
 A vice president of the club will be ap- pointed from each precinct in the county. A number of speeches, full of enthusiasm for MT. Underwood's success, were deliy- cred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
TWELVE TAKING
 BAR EXAMINATION

Montgomery, February H-(Special)- Examinations for licenses to practice law in Alabama were begun yesterday in the supreme courtroom at the state capi- tol. There are 12 applicants for law li- censes from various parts of the state. Onehalf of the number. however, Is from Jefferson county, five of them being from Birmingham, and one from Bes- semer.
 The names of the applicants are: William M. Witzberg of Birmingham, Paul N. Dale. Montgomery; J. B. Atkin- son, Talladega; Thomas M. Bradley, Jr., Birmingham John B. Ivey, Birming ham; John W. Brown, Guntersville; Ferdinand K. Kirsch, Bessemer; w. B. Sanford, Opelika; James Jackson, Bir- nfingham; C. B. Powell, Birmingham; l.. A. Prosch Birmingham, and J. H. Marlborough, Natural Bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
HEARD AND SEEN UNDER
 THE GREAT WHITE DOME
BY WALTER HARPER

Richardson, lis to meet the defects in tfe
 law relating to proprietary medicines pointed out by a recent decision of the supreme court. I think. the bill that the sub committee reports will meet that end.'
 The judge does not seem to be worry ing over the campaign in the Eighth dis- trict of Alabama.
 Those who are close to Oscar Underwood are becoming amazed at the amount of work he can accomplish and his unlimited endurance.
 While 1t is necessary for him to keep in close and momentary touch with the pro- | eeedings on the floor of the House, and | must either be actually on the floor or know that competent substitute leader is present at all times. he has found time during the past several days 10 put In long and busy hours in the office of the ways and means committee in the House office | ldlng.
 More than this midnight has more than once found him still begging away on tariq bills that are in course of prepara.- tion He is down early every morning and rarely finds a moment in which he can breathe freely during the entire day until he fig safe in his room with the door locked late at night He has more callers than probably any other member of the House. and tries to see everyone and give all the attention that is demanded. It is rumored around the office build ing that MT. Underwood worked hard al- most all of last Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
TROY APPOINTED
 SPECIAL COUNSEL

Montgomery, February H.-(speciaL)- Governor Emmet O'Neal has named Dan iel W. Troy of this city special counsel for the state in the matter of forcing foreign corporations to comply with the laws of Alabama requiring them to file papers with the secretary of state desig- hating principal place of business and naming their agent.
 MT. Troy Is assisting the solicitors of the state in reference to these matters, and is at present lending his aid to Solci- tors Temple Seibels of Montgomery and N. R. Clark of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
JOHNM'LEMORE|S
 GIVEN FREEDOM Evidence Not Sufficient Against Lutes Suspect ERECT A NEW SCHOOL
Sixth District Sunday School Conven- ton Convenes at Ragland Sunday. Washington's Birthday to Be
 Obseryed-Play at School

Ashyille. February 14.-(Special,) )-John McI,emore, who was arrested last week charged with the murder of Jacob Lutes and his wife, was given preliminary hearing before Judge James L. Herring and he was discharged. Several witnesses were examined but there was not suffi- cient evidence to convict McLemore. This man was thought to be the fourth party implicated in the murder.
 The two Campbell brothers and D. $. McClain are still held for the murder of the aged couple which occurred last No- vember They will be given a preliminary hearing before Judge James L. Herring on February 20.
 Gardner Greene of Pell City has been promoted by the governor from lieutenant colonel to colonel, succeeding Robert Moulthrop, who was relieved of his posi- ton last fall MT. Greene is an able young lawyer and is well known over this county as well as many portions of the state.
 The business men and people of the Sprngville district have held several mass meetings, and now they have decided to erect a brick school building in the place of the frame structure which was de stroyed by fire last week. It has only been about two years since the Ashville High school building burned.
 The Sixth District Sunday School con vention has been called to meet at Rag land on February IS by it's president, J. c. Swafford. This convention promises to be one of the largest district conventions ever held in St. Clair county.
 
 The St. Clair County High school will celebrate George Washingtons birthday by giving an entertainment in the school auditorium on Thursday evening, Febru- ary 22.
 The School Improvement association of Ashvile is to deliver a play at the Ash vile High school on Friday evening. The benefits are to go to the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
MARDI GRAS OPENS
 IN MOBILE TOMORROW

Mobile, February 14.--Mobile, the mother of mystics, will open the 1912 Mardi Gras carnival on Friday night with a parade of the Knights of Apollo, followed by a ba on a grand scale. Already the city IS filling with visitors and reservations from all parts of the country are being made The heavy wind and rain storms last night did much damage to the decorations and bunting. These will be replaced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
Indiana a Frog State

From the Chicago Tribune.
 An effort was made the other day to hail Milwaukee as the premier frog town of the country, but without success. But before Judge Newcomer had been able to reach decision he had learned many things regarding the customs, manners and uses of frog.
 Some of these things were as follows;
 A one ounce frog is ideal for fish bait
 Many frogs die as soon as they leave Milwaukee. Frogs shipped from Indiana cities live longer.
 Indiana Is the best frog state in the union.
 frog in the tadpole' state--when grow ing tail-is worthless as fish bait
 A frogs leg" frog is different from ( fishing frog.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
TAFT IS INDORSED
 BY REPUBLICANS

Decatur. February 4.-fSpecial. )-Presi- dent Taft, National Committeeman P. D. Barker and State Chairman P. M. Long were indorsed by thes republican county and presided over by E. P. Jennings with J. Knox Walker as secretary. Feb ruary 24 was fixed as the date for the holding of delegated county conven- ton in Decatur for the election of state delegates to the state convention.
 Anti-administration republicans at- tempted to prevent the committee meet ing by trying to influence members of the committee to remain away from the meeting, but failed in their efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
SINGERS SIGHT
 RETURNS SUDDENLY

Ann Arbor, Mich, February IT, Mrs. F. l.. Hamilton of Battle Creek, Mich, vho suddenly became blind a week .go while singing in motion picture show. regained her sight yes terdsy as unexpectedly as she lost it.. Several occulists had pronounced the trouble an affection of the optic nerve and gave slight hopes for recovery. While waiting in hotel here for her husband who had gone to the hospital to make arrangements for further treat inent her sight suddenly returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
Chorus Choir Training

Greenvile, February H-(Special. 1.-The chorus choir organized for the purpose of furnishing music for the recent Sun day school convention which met here. will continue practicing every two weeks at the home of the directoress. Mrs. L.. V Stabler. The choir is composed of about fifty voices from the different churches of all denominations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
DIES IN PHILIPPINES

Florence, February H. (special.)-A tel egram from the war deparement 10 Dr. James K. Powers, president of the State Normal college, announces the death of his son. Lieut. Reynolds Powers, which occurred last Monday in the Philippines. The entire community is shocked. Pow CTS was 32 years old and had a diploma from the State Normal college University of Alab bama and West Point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
PUNCTURED TIRE
 CAUSES BIG LOSS

Denton, Tex. February 4.-A punctured tire was worth $17o0 to yegsmen who robbed the Argyll State bank near here last night. The tire delayed the arrival in reaching Argyll of a sherlffs posse. The robbers got away. There is no trace of them Argyll is 10 miles away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
Daughters Will Meet

Greenville. February 4.-tSpecial. )-Tht Father Ryan and Eliza T. Porter chap. ters of the U. D. C. are buslly engaged in making necessary preparations for the entertainment of the state convention ol that organization which eonvenes here ir a few weeks. Every citizen of Greenviiie is awaiting the coming of this convention with much interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
FORMING BOYS CORN CLUBS IN RANDOLPH
Roanoke Drug Company Will Dis solve-Leaves for Iowa-James
 l.. Shay Dead

Roanoke, February 14-(Special. )-Super- intendent of Education Word is touring the county this week organizing Boys Corn clubs. Randolph county made a fine showing last year in the matter of scientific farming as conducted under the direction of the United States depart ment of agriculture. This county ranked third in the production of cotton on the experiment farms of the GA counties that had demonstration farms and fifth in the production of corn. The average produc- ton per acre was 1865 pounds of seed cot ton and 60 bushels of corn
 The Roanoke Drug company, which re- gently had a disastrous fire, is cloing out it's stock and will dissolve F. G. Girkins of the Atlanta, Birming- ham and Atlantic office force, left to- day in response to a telegram to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. c. H. Van Dusen, at Vinton, Ia.
 Morris Hellman has sold his inteerst in the firm of Hellman & Jaffee and has gone to Atlanta to make his home.
 Charles Jeffers has gone to Birmingham to accept a position.
 Mrs. Major Schuessler has returned from Anniston, where she was called last week by the death of her sister, Mrs. Bell.
 MT. and Mrs. w. s. Kirk have returned from Hogansvlle, Ga, where they were called Saturday by the death of the lat ters grandmother.
 James l.. Say, one of the best known citizens of this end of the county, was buried yesterday at Mt. Hickory church. in Chambers county. He was a Confeder- ate veteran with an honorable record, and was in his Sd year. Prof. w. c. Grggs of Birmingham, nephew, came over in response to a message announcing the demise,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
Man Hunt On

Hopkinsville. Ky, February 4.-Men armed with shotguns seaIrched through out the night for a man who late yes terday attempted to assault Miss Willie Harris. the 17-year-old assistant postmas- ter at Mannington, small town near here. John g. smith, a negro railroad la borer, was arrested today on suspicion. He denies guilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15
Park Succeeds SowelI

Montgomery. February 14.-(Specal.)- Governor O'Neal has appointed R. E. Park of Brewton county commissioner of Esoambia county. to succeed James Sow ell. resigned. Notice of his appointment to. this office has been forwarded to MT. Park by the governors office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-15

J. R. Rosson is the prime factor fin the movement, and notice has been given the friends of MT. Abererombie to meet in the Buchanan hall on the above named date and at which time live and active or- ganization is expected to be formed MT. Abercrombie was in Cullman this week in the interest of his campaign.