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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
STEADY TRADE IN
 COTTON GOODS

New York, September 15.-The strength ening of the cotton market again has caused hesitation among buyers and added 1irmness among sellers of cotton goods' The promise of low priced cotton does not seem sd strong to manufacturers and they are unwilling to meet the Irices buy CTS are bidding. Buyers for the jobbirg houses are sending in small orders daily and are manifestly having a steady trade. There have been many calls during the past week for all goods due in September. Mills are not making satisfactory deliV- cries, due, Shey say. to difficulties in se- curing all the labor required and no full production seems possible for some time.
 Prices have sbeen named on dress ginS- hams for spring on the level of last sea- son. Percae has been selling freely to the cutting trade. Jobbers are buying prints in a hand-to-mouth way and they are taking in all goods due but are not ready to move into the spring season on staple merchandise. Their forward puf- chases of fine and fancy cottons are con- servative. Export trade Is light. Ship
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
MARRIAGE TANGLE
 ID COME UP TODAY
Common Law Wife Seeks to Regain Husband by Ha-
 beas Corpus Route

This morning in the circuit court, with Judge F. c. Crow presiding, the habeas corpus proceedings instituted last Satur- day by Attorneys Gibson & Davis and E. M Thomas, representing Mrs. Minnie Quinn. nee Branham, against E. A. Quinn, Sr., and wife. and daughter, Miss Annie Quinn, for the release of Edward Albert Quinn, Jr., the young husband. whom It is alleged his parents are unlawfully de- privng of bis liberty, win be given n hearing.
 The case Is among the most peculiar TO come before the attention of the pubic in many years, as it involves common law marriage, and the mysterious disappear ance of the husband an hour after the marriage, following a conversation with his sister. Miss Annie Quinn. teacher in the Wheeler Business college. The young grom, Edward Albert Quinn, Jr., is still missing.
 In an interview yesterday Mrs. Minnie Quinn said: The disappearance Of my husband has caused me untold agcnies. yet I feel that he would como to me If he were able Our marriage was not the outcome of bair-brained escapade, fer Edward and I had loved each other fer of the probate court told mother that our jections of our parents had prevented our marriage on several occasions. Last Thursday at the probate office Mr. Nor row refused us a license on account of our age. am 16 and Edward is IS, and we decided to pursue the common law method. Together with our witnesses we went to the office of E. M. Thomas q lawyer, who prepared q marriage con tract which we signed and swnre to'be- fore notary public, and JudgeJ.P. Stiles of the probate court told mother that our marriage was just as legal as any other ceremony in Alabama.
 We both felt very happy at the success of our marriage, despite the disapproval of our parents as we thought they would forgive us in time Edward and went to the Bonita theatre, where he is employed and received numerous consi atulatiors from friends. With friends ] went insice the theatre to look on at the pictures and during my absence his sister saw Edward and soon afterwards he came hurriedly to my side in the darkened theatre and whis- pered nervously that he had to go with his sister to the Wheeler Business col lege. He sad that he wouli be right back and that everything was all right. He never came back and no one outside of hls family has seen him since"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
IRON RAILS BEING SHIPPED
 FROM TALLADEGA TO PANAMA

Talladega. September 15.-(Special.) )- Four hundred tons of relay iron raiis are being shipped from Talladega to Panama. Weller 6 Go. of Birmingham bought thes rails of the Birmingham and Atlantic railroad and re-sold them to parties in Panama. vessel will leave Pensacola on September 24 bailasted with these relay rails The freight rate. IS very low on this tonnage, owing to the fact that the steamer can use the iron as ballast Weller & Go. have on hand at this point about 400 tons more of these rails and this company has for sale and shipment relay rails from S5 miles of track in Georgia, which will also go to Panama
 The Bob Cones feyival servlces have continued a week in the inmnse ware house on North street with constantly in- creasing crowds.
 Commisioner-M. D. Ivey has been given concurrent power to try cases m the ae- sence of Mayor Stone. Heretofore there had been no ordinance providing for any commissioner to try cases where the pres ieent of the board was ircdpacitated. Commissioner 1vey will also have joint charge of the police force. concurrent with Mayor Stone.
 Superintendent Osborne of the light a, water commission is in Birmingham look ing after the purchase of materials needed to connect the pumps of the water station with the new we'll recently put down by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
NEGRO BOUND OVER FOR ROBb!NG MAILS Harper Has a Preliminary
 Hearing at Opelika CITY ELECTION TODAY| Heflin Unable to Deliver Address Al Unveiling to Gen. Joseph E. John-
 &l son in Dalton, Ga., Owing to Political Engagements
CITY ELECTION TODAY

Ope1ika. September 15.-(Special. )-Tht preliminary hearing of Frank Harper the Auburn negro. charged with tamperI ing with sack of second class mail iI The baggage room at the Union depot ii this ,ity, was held before United States Commissioner T. D. Sanford. Harper wal bound over in the sum of $2OO bond to thu federal grand jury. Harper is a cousin of the negro mall carrier, and was in thu baggageroom before it closed. The evil dence showed that Baggagemaster Walton Crossley, after the office was closed, heard noise and discovered the negro witt his hand in the mail sack. Officers wert called and Harper was arrested Post cffice Inspector W. B. Brannon of Mont gomery attended the hearing.
 Real Newspaperman
 Tie dean of the Alabama newspapej fraternity, Col James B. Stanley, editoj Of the Greenville Advocate, was visito1 in the city yesterday. Colonel Stanles has been Ill the newspaper business sinc3 1865 and talked with interest of old newspaper days.
 Removing to Ensley J. c. Brown, proprietor of The Fair
 
 preparatory to moving to Ensley.
 Heflin Declines Invitation
 Congressman J. Thomas F. Hefin hal received an invitation to deliver the adl dress al Dalton, Ga., on October 24. thu occasion being the unveiling of the monu| ment to Gen. Joseph Johnson by th| U. D. c. Colonel Heflin had to declinI the invitation as at that time he will bl campaigning for Wilson and Marshall il Indiana, Ohio and Massachusetts. City Election Today
 The city election will be held in Opel lika Monday. The ticket is; For mayoil I. c. Palmer; for aldermen. F. l.. Yar] broueh, R. NJ. Greene. J. H. Mitchell, H c. Gift, M. L. Wilson; executive commit tee, E. A. Burke, w. J. Padgett. J. Al Jones. H. H. Mccall, J. P. Betts.
 Waverly Ticket
 The ticket for the election in WaverlI Monday Is: For mayor, J. J. Pinnell; al dermen. Walter Hoffman, H. E. Hart, ] M Minter, Q. s. Moreman. J. c. Housd R. T. Moreman, l.. J. Langley.
 licked in Auburn
 Auburn will vote for the followinl ticket Monday: For mayor, J. Vi Wright; aldermen, R. W. Burton, w. VI Jones. G. N Mitcham, B. B. Ross, c. s Marlborough; school trustees, C. L. Hard c. E. Little, w. D. Martin, A. Wright T. o. Wright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
ROANOKE MEN 0N
 GOOD ROADS TOUR

Roanoke, September 15.-(Special)-Th business men of Roanoke, Under the leadership of Reuben Kyle. have just com pleted two days automobile good roads tour of 160 miles through this territory, touching Randolph. Chambers, Tailaroosa and Clay counties in Alabama s.nd Heard and Troup counties in Georgia. At all important points visited stops were mace and at the largest towns generally there was speech making upon the subject Of the importance of better highways. :.
 The speakers were Congressman Tom Hefln, State Highway Commissioner John Craft and State Highway Engineer w s Keller. The people turned out in large numbers and gave the party cordial welcome. Much interest was manifested and it is believed that much practical good will result. There were F automobiles iri the party. and although some very rough roads were traversed, no serious mishap occurred
 Randolph is already engaged in the con- struction of one state-county good road. and it is believed that this will be fol- lowed at once by another Good roaas is a growing sentiment fin this part of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
At the Majestic

Opening today matinee the manage ment of the Majestic theatre has nr- ranged one of the most interesting vaudeville bills of the season. The en- tire bill is one of exceptional interest with two big feature attractions at the head. Schrode and Mulvey. presenting a little comedy skit entitled "A Visit to a Theatrical Agency" and "The Stroud Trio" featuring Baby Violet, the youngest and most talented cemodienne in vaudeville. Laypo and Benjamin, Clark and DeverauX, and Cowboy Will Hams and company complete what is thought will prove to be an excellent programme. Matinee 2:30; evening 7:30 and o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, September 15.-(7 p. m ) The recent gulf disturbance Is now passing out of the country by way of New England and Nova Scotia, but it still exists as long trough including the middle Atlantic states, lower lakes and upper Ohio valley, as well as New England. It was accompanied by gen eral rains and brisk to high winds throughout its transit across the coun- try and rains were still falling in the northeastern states at p. m. Sun day
 The chilling influence of'a high pres- sure area, occupying the Missouri val ley and spreading out southeastward to the western edge of the cotton belt has caused an extensive area of light rains covering the greater part of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
At the Bijou

A powerful western drama, with un- limited pathos, quantity of comedy and genuine love story that will ap- peal to all classes of theatregoers, is to be seen this week at the Bijou in "Oklahoma," which has been declared to be the best of the state dramas No pistols are fired on the stage, there are no killings during the action of the piece, yet 1t throbs' with drama and even a touch of melodrama. This is the first production of 'Oklahoma, and the audiences will witness brand new plot. There are matinecs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons, and performances nightly this week, com mencing tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Confession

Bimirgham will see it's first perform ance of James Halleck Reids play, The Confession" on next Friday and Satur- day and Saturday matinee, at the Jef- ferson theatre. MT. Reid has used in the theme of his play most power ful and vital, subject, and yet there Is not a line. that would offend the most sensitive. Rather, he has com piled a story of intense dramatic in terest with strong uplift, purpose and a great lesson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16

western Mississippi valley. Very cool weather prevails over the Rocky noun tain and Missouri valley states and the cool change is apparently extending southeastward toward the gulf region A fall of 16 degrees was noted at Okla homa City and 20 degrees at Abileen during the past 24 hours. Very little change in the temperature occurred in the middle and eastern cotton states since Saturday night, but slight, cool change will extend to Alabama by Mon- day or Monday night.
 Unsettled weather will continue in Alabama Monday with possibly local showers.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, September 15, 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
Naughty Marietta

Florence Webber. the youthful prima donna, who created a furore in the mu- sical circles a short time ago, was the unanimous selection of Oscar Hammer stein, Victor Herbert and Rida John son Young to portray the stellar role in their comic opera offering. Naughty Marietta" which comes to the Jeffer- son theatre Tuesday and Wednesday. September 24 and 25. Miss Webber possesses a phenonenal voice-a so- prano of surprising range. wonderful sweetness and great dramatic power, which, together with her inborn ability as an actress makes her the ideal for the role of Marietta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
HOOK AT BACK DOOR

London. September 15.-(Special.)-- George Edwards, father of British musical comedy. one of the most famous of Lon don's theatrical managers, says the chorus girls need:
 lovely face.
 A graceful form.
 Liquid eyes.
 Some voice and lots of dancing dainti- ness.
 Manners of real lady.
 Edwards says chorus girls of today rep resent a much higher grade of society than the show girls of grandpops time. There Is less Bohemianism and more money in the stage. A chorus girl lasts for 10 years. She comes to the front as a principal or gets the hook at the stage door.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16

the city. Connections will be made With in a few days, when Talladega will have a new source of pure, sparkling arteslan water in the tank and mains.
 Lincoln, in this county, has an interest ing municipal fight, which the voters will settle Monday by choosing between 9 closely contested tickets for mayor and aldermen. In addition to this excitement Lincoln has five active, enthusiastic can- didates for postmaster, each of whom ex- pect to land the plum when Wilson is elected President.
 Monday afternoon at o'clock there will be a formal organization of local Wilson and Marshall club. Some day since a list was circulated for signature, which was so readily and largely signed that the promoters of the movement were surprised.
 ]. B. Simpson, expert accountant of Bir- nlingham. has been engaged in the exarn- ination of the account books of the city of Talladega and the receipts and ex- penditures of the city for some days past. His report will probably be pie> by the middle of this week, when his conclusions will be given to the public The Presbyterian orphans home is To- cated in this city. A small raper pub lished in the Home makes a strong and pathetic appeal for the observance of September 2S as Orphans Day" For some years it has been custom through out the state to devote one days labor, or it's proceeds. on September g to the benefit of the orphans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
At the Ornhe,Im

Five splendid vaudeville acts are to be seen at the Orpheum this week, commencing with a matinee this after noon and continuing all week with mat inees daily and two performances night ly at 7:30 and o'clock. Roberts, Hayes and Roberts topline the bill with a musical farce entitled "On the Road" Borani and Nevero appaar in a scream ingly funny stunt, Weary Waggles:" Pierce and Roslyn are singers and mu- sicians: Bassalari is a novelty singer, and Kennedy and Mac are knocka hout comiques.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
Heavy List at County Jail

Whereas the docket of the county jaf Saturday presented the unique appearancl of having only one new prisoner listed fol the entire, 24 hours. Sundays page wal full to the last line and two over with thu names of negroes arrested for sunda \ gaming. Deputy Sheriffs Steele. Che, and Bonner brought q in to spend tn night at the Big Rock with Warden Bis Gilbert. and not one was able to secus bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16

ments of goods on old orders have brought the export business 5000 bales ahead of last year to date, and many goods are still due. Fall River sold 10000 rieces of print cloths last week. 30.000 were TOT spot delivery. Prices rule as follows:
 Print cloths, 2S-inch, 6ix54s. cents; Gfx60s. 37s cents; 3S1a-inch, 64x6is, 5A cents; southern standard sheetings. "A cents ard cents; denims, ounce, 131a cents; tick ings, 8 ounce, 13 cents; standard prints, 5h cents; standard staple ginsyhams, 5A cents; dress ginghams, 9A cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16

them every kindness and considera-
 tion, fill their last days with golden
 hours. Let the grandparents feel the sunshine of your happy life. All this will not only prepare you to face the new problems to day with faith and confidence, but by it you strengthen the very foundation of our social system,
 which underlies all good government"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
Weather Forecast

Washington, September 15.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local thunder showers Monday; Tuesday cloudy.
 Georgia: Local showers Monday; Tues day probably fair.
 Tennessee: Cloudy and cooler Monday; Tuesday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
RICHARDSON MAKES !. AN EARNEST APPEAL Asks Papers to Aid in Secur- ing Campaign Funds WAIF FINDS FRIENDS Articles of Incorporation of W. L. Wall Grocery Company at Hunts
 vile Filed Saturday-Elec-
 tion Today
WAIT FINDS FRIENDS

Huntsville, September 15.-(Special.)- J. Congressman William Richardson has ad- dressed letter to the democratic editors of the Eighth congressional district urging them to cooperate with the national com mittee in the matter of interesting the democrats in contributing to the cam paign funds. Judge Richardson says that 1t is most important that this state and district come up with its share of the fund
 Waif Finds Friends
 William Anderson, 10-year-od waif. who claims to have come alone from Att lanta, was picked up by the Salvation Army here last night and given a home at the local post The little fellow was hun gry and homeless. He says his father and mother, who live in Atlanta, have sepa- rated and neither of them seem to want him around.
 Articles of Incorporation
 Articles of incorporation of the W. L.. Wall Grocery company were filed in the probate court yesterday afternoon. The company will have capital stock of $150O0. The new concern is headed by W. l.. Hall, who has been one of the best known travelling men in this section during the last dozen years. The other stockholders are Mrs. Maggie J Wall and Jeff H. Wall.
 Election Today
 The voters of Huntsville will hoid their first election under the new commission form of government tomorrow. The term of Dr. J. D. Humphrey, one of the three commissioners of the city, will expire on the first Monday in October, and the vot- CTS will elect his successor. pr. Hum phrey is a candidate to succeed himself The other candidates are F. F. Adams Jesse F. Young and W. N. Cantrell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
LITTLE REALIZED
 FROM PEACH CROP

. Russellville September 1s.-(Special.)- The fruit growers of Franklin county held a meeting in Russellville recently. kind of an indignation meeting, so to decide what steps If any should be taken in regard to the heavy losses of recent ship ments of peaches to northern markets The claim is made that of the 15 cars shipped from this place returns were only few cents per bushel.
 The Franklin. County High school will open Monday. The enrolment promises to be very full, as a large number of pupils win enter from the county The city public school has opened with an er- rollment of 250.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
Green Bay. partly cloudy

Green Bay. partly cloudy 62 Hatteras, clear .......... 7S Havre, clear ...... 54 Helena, clear ......... 52 Huron, cloudy ............ 52 Jacksonville. clear ......... 80 kamloops ...-....... ....... Kansas City, cloudy ..... 52 Knoxville, partly cloudy -. 7S Louisville. partly cloudy =. 80 Memphis, cloudy ........- "A Miami, partly cloudy ...... S2 Mobile. partly cloudy ..... so Modena, cloudy ............ 52 Montgomery, partly cloudy n Montreal, rain ............. 54 Moorhead, cloudy ......... AS New Orleans, partly cloudy so New York, cloudy .......... "A North Platte, partly cloudy 50 Oklahoma, cloudy ......... so Palestine, cloudy ........... 7S Parry Sound, cloudy ..... 56 Phoenix, cloudy ............ 90 Pittsburg, rain .......... 72 Portland. clear ........... 18 Raleigh. clear SD Rapid City, cloudy ........ 40 Roseburg, clear ............ S4 Roswell, partly cloudy .... 66 Salt Lake City, clear ...... 56 San Diego. cloudy .......... 66 San Francisco, cloudy ...... 62 Sault Ste. Marie, clear ...... 54 Seattle, clear .............. 7S Sheridan. rain .............. 38 Shreveport, cloudy ......... 84 Spokane, cloudy ........... 6S St. Louis, cloudy ........... "A St. Paul, cloudy ............ 66 Swift Current, clear ...... 52 Tampa, rain ....... 80 Toledo, cloudy ........... 68 Washington, rain .......... 82 Williston, cloudy ......... 42 Winnemucca, clear ........ 64 Winnipeg, cloudy ........... 50 E. c. HORTON, Local Forecaste
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16
PERSONAL

Almont A. Lechien of Odenville is in the city for a few days on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16

to the man, he steps in his tracks. The girl is the likeness of her mother
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-16

The Ladies' Aid society of the Jones' boro Baptist church will hold all import ant meeting at the home of Mrs. R. W. Carlisle on Monday afternoon. A number of important matters will come up. among which will be the election of delegates to the womans meeting which will be held in Tuscaloosa on October '.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-11-16
BEST WE EVER OFFERED

We sell and trade land everywhere.
Several fine ranches in East and Gen.
trail Kansas. Arkansas, Oklahoma and
California to trade for land near
Boise.
$4,000 acres mile from Perkins.
all In alfalfa, Is inches Ridenbaugh
water. Terms $1,000 cash. Fl
10 acres close ~. Ei.,anbaugh water.
$4,000. Ira IL tor Boise properly.
$1,000 lots and dandy 5-room house.
S. Boise. Easy terms.
Several fine ranches in Long Valley
at from SIS to $50 per acre.
I ranches In Long Valley to trade.
$1,000 buys 16 acres close to Nampa.
Trade for Boise property.
s1650-S acres highly improved at Sho-
shone. A big bargain.
|wanted-Good residence property I,
exchange for ranch property.
We can match all your trades. Plenty
money for good loans.
We write all kinds of Insurance In
dollar for Dollar Companys.
IRA e. HIGH a CO.
Suite S35 Yates Building.
Office Phone 1855. Residence 1889
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-11-16

Groom house and sleeping porch to
trade for team as first payment.
$2750.00-7-room modern house, 2
porches, large barn, shade and fruit,
lot 100x122. A snap for some one.
Easy terms. (424)
$40, 000-640 acres, good log house, barn
for Is horses, other outbuildings:
blacksmith shop fully equipped; 4
teams and sets of harness and all
implements; Gao inches private
water paid up; 40 acres in hay. VIII
trade for stock OF merchandise.
(2Os1)
0.00-S0- acre REIMBURSEMENT,
miles from Lardo; spring on place;
timber for needs of place. (2092)
$4,000 per acre $50 acres IN miles from
Notus, abundance of free water.
VIII trade for 20 or 40 acres near
Boise. (2093)
We have several good rooming houses
for sale.
Loans Insurance Collections.
c. n. ROBERTS G. CO.
107 s. 10th St. Boise, Idaho
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1912-11-16
FOR QUICK ACTION.

We have anything you want in trade
for a good automobile. Get busy be-
fore bad weather kills these.
~ lots in one of the best additions to
Spokane. Price $500; no in
cumbrance. Trade for farm land or
stock ranch.
groom new, modern house on lot look
122 in Lemp Add. Price $500; no
incumbrance. Will trade for Oregon
land.
A choice ITO -acre improved ranch near
Notus. Has good buildings, well and
plenty of water. VIII be traded i'm
mediately for good ranch near
Weiser or q home on the bench close
in.
THE PEFLEY CORPORATION
915 Idaho St. Phone 975 J
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