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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07
FARMERS TAUGHT TO
MAKE DIPPING VAT
Interesting and Practical
Talks Made by Experts
At Auburn Institute

Auburn, August 5.-(Special)-The
fourth day of the farmers summer
school opened promptly at eight o'clock
with representatives from every county
in the state. There are farmers from
Georgia. South Carolina. Tennessee and
Mississippi.
The opening lecture was given by DR..
C. A. Cary on the Dipping Vat He
gave detailed plans to the farmers for
the material and directions for digging
the hole and making the vat. This was
illustrated by drawings.
The next lecture was delivered by Prof.
beef cattle in Alabama. He. took up the
various feedstuffs such as cottonseed
meal, hulls, silage, corn, eottonseed cake.
pasture, Johnson grass, etc. He showed
conclusiYely that beef cattle could be
made as cheap in Alabama as anywhere
in the country and with a profit to the
farmer.
Following this lecture Prof. p. F. Will
liams gave a talk on Growing Tomatoes
for Home and Market" He gave his
method of preparing the soil, which was
good deep blowing to be followed by a
liberal supply of fertilizer, not less than
500 or 600 pounds being applied to the
acre.
Prof NJ. B. Ross next gave lecture on
"Fertilizers.v He gave the use of nitro
gen, phosphates, and potash in their va
rious functions in producing their eff
feels on plants: also gave the origin of
these ingredients, especially phosphates,
from the mines from whence the phos-
pilates are produced
. DR.. TAFT Butler, editor of the Progress
sive Farmer. next talked on tick eradi-
cation. After telling how much damage
the tick did, and how easy it was to get
rid of them, he said that 1t was mar
veIous that the people did not at once
take. up the work and eradicate the tick
in a short time
Mrs. HUT of Raleigh, N. c., gave a
cooking demonstration and lecture a;
Smith hall from eleven to twelve o'clock
and then another from 2:30 to 4 In the
evening. Numbers of farmers wives and
daughters were present and were very
much Interested
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07
Judge Scores Bankers

Augusta, Ca, August Gin rendering a
decision this afternoon removini. the as
signee and calling for nomination of n
receiver for the Citizens Trust company,
Judge Henry e. Hammond said:
1.-THE deed of assignment was made by
men whose acts cannot be tolerated. Our
banks are conservatively and honestly
usraged AID all of them are solvent AMI
prosperous. This only makes the failure
OF the Citizens Trust company the more
inexcusabe and open TO grave suspicion
Of wrong DOING
s. Myers was elected as assignee few
weeks ago. James B. Armstrong will be
nominated by the court as receiver. There
is involved in the action $500 900.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07
HALT IN PEARCE
TRIAL AT ADMISSION
Two Witnesses Summoned
From Alabama City
A REMARKABLE CASE
Commission Form Loses Out at An
niston--Suspect Held in Missis-
sippi-Garners Leave on an
Automobile Trip

Admission, August Especial 1.-THE
case against Cross Pearce. charged with
killing Sarge Kennedy. was given an I'M
expected turn this afternoon when the
trial was stopped, and Judge Thomas w.
Coleman instructed Sheriff c. 7. Brooks
to bring w. II. Dyer and his son, Leon
Dyer, into court. The two Dyers live
at Alabama City, and are said to be I'M
portant witnesses for the state. Accord
ing to the mandate of the court the trial
will be taken up tomorrow morning, at
which time it is expected the absent wit
nesses will be present.
The Cross Pearce alleged murder case
is one of the most remarkable in the an
nails of Calhoun county crininology.
Nothing but hoy, as 1t were, he STANDS
today indicted for the alleged murder OF
Sarge Kennedy. His father is now In
the penitentiary, convicted of killing
Shelf Kennedy, father of Sarge Kennedy.
Commission Form Lost
Less than one-half of the voters in An
niston voiced their disapproval OF the
commission government plan in an cleo
ton held yesterday by a majority vote
of 455. The total vote cast was sS7, and
.b,a .,,,,,tor 10, yara registered for
u ms 80
commission government, WIN ofo ae"'is'
the proposed system. The result Oh the
election means that DR.. j. l.. WilSle,
r,a,.or observation-disclosures Todd and the ten
..,-..-,, -, - ~ .o,.,,,s
aiueiiheii hoiiiiiiaeeu WI" sei e"e
Inc aldermanle nominees are Mailory
and Hollingsworth, first ward: Settles
and BURGESS third ward. Waldrop and
p,r,o,, sooo,,a ,,.,,.d. 1ra,,sa, ona Par-
20 - -, -. a,.,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07
Laborer Commits Suicide

New Orieanse August 6.--After his wife
had unloa5,1 his revolver for fear he
might commit suicide, Thomas ]. Ward
secured the weapon and reloadng it fired
a bullet into his brain at his home here
today Death was instantaneous. Ward.
who was 81 years old, had been without
employment for several months, following
the strike of labor organization to
which he belonged. OF late he had been
melancholy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07
Child Killed by Elevator

Atlanta, Ca, August 6.-While trying to
operate an elevator in the Westerly Me
mortal church today Leon Faustinan. aged
Y. a student IN the vacation bible school.
was crushed 10 death. Young Faustman
climbed into the cage in the basement and
started il upward. Becoming frightened
lie tried to Jump out and was caught be-
tween the cage and floor Investigation
showed that the child's neck mad been
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07
DR.. Eliot Returns From Abroad

san francisco. August 6.-Ileturning
from a journey around the world. in q
campaign for international peace, DR..
Charles Eliot president emeritus Of
Harvard university, arrived today on the
steamer China from Honolulu, accom-
panied by Mrs. Eliot. and his grand
daughter. Miss Ruth Eliot. They viii
depart tomorrow for their summer
home at Mount Desert, Me.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07
POWERS WILL ENTER
GREAT NAVAL SHOW

New York. August 6.-Fifteen European
countries have promised to participate
In the military and naval pageant of the
Panama-Pacific exposition in 1915, ac-
cording to announcement made by Reu-
ben b. Hale of San Francisco, who re-
turned tonight from Europe after head
ing a commission which toured Europe
to enlist the participation of foreign gov
ernments in celebrating the opening of
the Panama canal.
Mr.. Hale said that every one of the
governments visited had promised to
send naval vessels and military detacfl-
ments to the exposition.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07
Probably Fatally Hurt

Florence, August 5-isnecial- l-Thls
morning Mr. Barnes. the contractor OF
the new government building. fell from
a scaffod, about Is feet high. striking on
n whoelbarroW, and was injured 10 such
an extent that it Is feared the injury win
prove fatal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07
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GINNING PLANT AT
BRANCHVILLE BURNS

odenville. August 6-(speciaL)--The
saw mill, grist mill, planning mill and gin
ming plant of r. M. helms of Branchvilie
We're burned yesterday. The loss is about
$500, with no insurance.
About half a crop of cotton will be
n,ade in this section this year. Corn Is
good and will make a fair yield.
The county high school IS planning to
have an exhibit at the State fair this
year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07
NO MORE PARCELS TO
Be CARRIED ON CARS
The Huntsville Railway and
Power Co. Issues Edict
ANIMALS CREMATED
Judge Ballentine Calls Special Term
of Law and Equity Court-Thief
Escapes From Office of the
Chief of Police

Huntsville August Especial -
The Huntsville Railway, Light and
Power company has announced that af-
ter this date it VIII not receive par
cells for delivery along Its car lines.
This edict has caused quite commo-
ton among the merchants of the city
who have depended upon the cars dur
ing the last several years for the de-
livery of small packages in the outly-
ing districts. Manager Pulley says
that the business had grown to large
proportions and that in the manner in
which the parcels had been handled,
there were too many losses to justify
its continuance. He is at work on an
other plan which will be announced in
short time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07
Special Term of Court

Judge James II. Ballentine has con
vened the law and equity court in a
special term for the trial of criminal
cases. There are 800 cases ON the dock
ct The March term of court was post
poned for the benefit of the farmers
and since that time there has been
quite an accumulation of cases.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07
Animals Cremated

Four fine mules, valued at 5000 each
and one fine mare We're burned to
death in the barn of Robert Atkins al
Lilly Flagg. The loss was about $500
insurance $500. The barn was practi.
cally destroyed when the fire was dis
covered and the origin was unknown
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-07

dtCit DbNhiSI CoSdpts
C. B. Camp. formerly of Chatta-
nooga, has escaped from the city prison
after serving about a week of six
months hard labor term to which he
was sentenced in the recorders court
for stealing a watch. Camp had been
placed in the office of the chief of po-
lice and locked up while repairs were
being made in the prison. When Chief
Billiard went to get him out of tho
office he was gone Camp stole val
liable watch from George Halsey, for
mer chief OF night police.
Baptists Called
r. e. Pettus of the Liberty Baptist
association has issued a call for a
meeting of the association, which Is
composed of all the Missionary Baptist
churches of Madison and Limestone
counties, for September 10 at Locust
Grove, Deposit.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-24

By novelizing The Woman" Bobbs-
Merrill Company, the great Belasco-De-
Mile play, Albert Payson Terhune has
that dramatic literature
can be made interesting book literature,
provided it is given proper treatment
The Washington herald., 1912-11-24
Passing of Famous Woman of Interest to Many in
the Capital-Was Pioneer in Her
Class of Work
Class of Work.

The death on November Is Of Mrs
Malcolm Cameron is of more than pass
ing interest to Washington. In the bust
ness and art world she was known as
Mrs. NJ. Barnes-Bruce, and her inf1u-
ence as an exponent OF art needlework"
extended to all parts OF the country,
even to Europe.
In the los the Kensington Art School,
London, created an interest in needle
work by exciting an interest in the work
OF the grandmothers of all times
Samplers were brought out from al
most forgotten places, together with
other examples of the needlework Of the
dear old grandmothers. Pupils were
taught and graduated in the ''Kenslngton
art stitch"
It was while watching one Of these
graduates teach the art OF the needle
that there flashed through the mind of
Mrs. Cameron, why can't I paint with
a needle?" In former days Mrs. Cam
eron had a studio in a New England city,
where shS Necuted many fine and pleas
ing examples Of the brush, which found
ready appreciation and sale. Hence her
thought ito paint with needle" She
Immediately put the Thought into execu-
tion, but soon found the designs Of
the Kensington school too conventional,
and SO made designs suitable to her
life that she was soon besieged by lead
ing women OF this city for instruction in
the new needlework."
Opens school.
Seeing the possibilities of her ideas, in
a short time she opened a school in art
needlework, painting. hammered brass,
and kindred art work, and soon her.
work attracted the attention of lovers
of the art and business houses in other
cities. Soon after the establishment of
her school here she opened a studio for
the creation and sale Of her work. From
this point examples of her work entered
every State In the Union. and she be-
came the leading authority in art nee
dlework. as may be seen from a quota
ton from the Ladies' Home Journal:
Mrs Barnes-Bruce I consider one of
the finest needlewomen and most origi-
nal designers in America" said Edwin
W. Box. editor.
Madam Bruce is perhaps the highest
authority on art needlevorlr in this
country" (from one of the leading silk
manufacturers publications9 She was a
regular contributor Of illustrated de-
The Washington herald., 1912-11-24
MRS. MALCOLM CAMERON
WAS NEEDLEWORK EXPERT

bronze medals for Mexican drawn work
and needlework: also the following year
received the highest awards at the New
Orleans cotton exhibition.
For about sixteen years she maintained
large establishment in Saratoga
Springs.
The wives and daughters of many IA
nous men were among her pupils.
Among them was Mrs. Benjamin Harri-
son, whose husband was then in Con-
gress. After Senator Harrison's failure
for reelection, his wife, before leaving
for home, came to say good-by to her
beloved teacher.
I'VE may never meet again. said
Mrs. Harrison.
Don't say that" protested the teach
er. II shall expect soon to see you
here again. and then you VIII be In
the White House
A few years later inauguration day
brought the Harrisons back to WASH
ington, and the wife Of the President
was the first one to remind her teacher
of those prophetic words
Mrs. Cameron's methods were wholly
original; to copy a painting was labori-
Gus work. She did not copy detail, like
the Japanese, but aimed to make her
work appear to be what 1t represented.
To get the rough effect of flowers like
ROIQenFOQ ana COChSIOihO ~ INC NAAiO
Mrs. Cameron commenced her needle
work. arrasene was used. This, she said,
was not good and unlike nature. After
considerable study. she saw the solu-
ton of the problem in the French knot.
Arrasene soon fell into disuse, and the
knot is in universal use to-day as an
ornamental stitch in needlework OF
every kind. In coloring and shading she
was unsurpassed. Manufacturers of
fabrics and silks consulted her in refer
ence to grades in tints. On one occa-
sion she was called to Saratoga Springs
to produce a wall tint that workmen OF
a leading firm in Boston failed to make.
Mrs Cameron had painted a frieZe for
a house that the Boston firm had built
and decorated. but they failed in repro
ducing the color scheme when they came
to put up the frieze.
Mrs. Cameron CMarllla Barnes) was
born in Middletown. Conn.,, and was
educated chiefly at home by tutors. She
was considered to be one Of the most
accomplished young wonen of that sec
tom In music she was considered to be
a brilliant pianist and singer. She was
also a writer Of interesting stories. In
her younger days she was teacher Of
exceptional ability, being able TO con-
vey to the pupil technical knowledge
through direct and simple methods. In
teaching needlework It was a piece of
chalk or a lead pencil on blackboard or
paper that she used, rarely handling a
needle.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-24

Harper & Brothers announce that they
are putting to press this week for re-
printings: Shakespeare. the Boy" by
william J. Rolfe; "Chita," by Lafcadio
Hearn; George Washington" by Wood
row Wilson, and THE Passing of
Thomas" by Thomas A. Janvier.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-24

MRS. MARY ROBERTS COOLIDGE,
Author Of .'why Women Are So" Published b
Henry Holt 4 %, New York.
WHY WOMEN ARE so. By Man Roberts Coo
Hdge. Henry Holt Co. New York Pncs
A noted authority. who has advised the
publishers on this book which attempts
TO answer the question whether the char
aoteristic behavior called feminine-as
distinguished from womanly-is an In
alienabIe quality or merely an attitude
OF mind produced by the coerclve tradi-
tions OF society. says: as
Mrs. Coolidge Is a woman of rare
scholarship and of scientific training, who
was qualified to write an authoritative
book on the subject. The book Is no
personal cry. 1t Is not suffused with
the personality OF the author. 1t is calm,
impartial. objective and systematic. II
Is well written and Is easy to read There
In a good deal of aptness OF characteri-
zation and discriminateness Of phrase"
No standard book exists on the field
this book covers, namely, the develop
ment from the eighteenth century Amer
lean woman to the twentieth century.
1t is a book professors OF sociology
should have their classes read. that wo-
mems clubs, no doubt, Will talk over and
debate. 1t is the sort of book that one
friend tells another about. that would ap-
pear on all lists-of reference on the wom-
an question. Any book that interprets
and justifies to women their struggle for
better things is bound to be in demand
with them.
THE RISE OF ROSCOE PAINE: By Joseph c.
Lincoln. New YWk-D. Appiston 90.
Mr.. LincoIn's story Of the Cape Cod
folks introduces a new type Of hero, not
a retired mariner, not even a real Cape
Colder. but a young man who made a
start In college, and who sacrifices a
promising career 10 go 10 Cape Cod. that
his mother may have the benefit Of the
good air Of the Cape. The reader misses
the picturesque dialect Of the explosive
skipper, who usually tells the story for
Mr.. Lincoln. The type, however, still
lives, for Capt Warren and other famous
ex-mariners are present and indulge in
their customary nautical speech.
The story is more dramatic and less
humorous than other tales by Mr.. Lin
coin. and II is all told by Roscoe Paine,
who. having sufficient income to support
himself and his mother and TO employ
Dorinda and Lutte to run the house, does
nothing himself but roam around with
fshpole or gun. The melodramatic turn
comes over the efforts Of the King Of
New York" one James Cotton, to pur-
chase the shore lane, which In owned
by Paine and used by the proletariat as
a Nthoroughfare. This lane runs near the
Cotton mansion. and the passing OF the
people annoys the nervous Mrs. Cotton.
who calls Paine "a person" and com
hands the king to buy the lane and
close the road. This is where Roscoe
shows his eligibility to the hero class.
He has some interesting adventures
with the beautiful daughter OF the king.
an admirable young woman in spite Of
her wealthy parents, and an interesting
romance follows. The two have some
lively debates over a question that has
long distruged natives and summer peo-
pie, and Some new ideas are set forth
The Washington herald., 1912-11-24

scriptive articles Of the leading art
journals.
1t is interesting to note that while the
efforts of the Kensington Art School
gave her her first inspiration, 1t also
in time came to acknowledge that she
had no superior in design. A woman
entering her place of business in Fifth
Avenue, New York, presented a supple
ment of the Art Amateur. asking If they
had the design there printed. II was
shown her and she bought it. saying
that she had written to the Kensington
Art School In London for their best de-
sign in table nappery, and they sent me
this, saying that 1t was the best ex-
ample of the art they knew Of I had
to go to England to find America"
Some of her designs In Mexican drawn
work are probably the finest in the
world At the exhibition in Cincinnati
in 1884 she was awarded silver and
The Washington herald., 1912-11-24

Mr.. Achilles" the latest book by
Jeanette Lee, which has been publish
ed serially in the Outlook and recently
brought out in book form by Dodd.
Mead g. Co, is to be published shortly
in an edition for the blind Mrs. Lees
weIl-known stories, Uncle William"
and Happy Island" have also been
brought out in this way.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-24
LITERARY NOTES

Margaret, Deland is evidently the frsi
of the best-known authors to come &c
the aid OF the movement in behalf OF
more sensible Christmas giving. Her
article, Save Christmasi' which ap-
pears IN the December number OF Har-
per's Bazaar. points out the way to get
rid OF the unnecessary strain Of the
holiday season. while retaining the best
of the old customs. Mrs. Deland's OWL
contribution to Christmas this year is o
new Old Chester story. The Voice. "
published a few weeks ago.
In the issue Of Harpers Weekly for
November q appears an article by A.
Maurice Low. entitled "Central-Ameri-
can Loans" Other articles IN this issue
include: The Financial Side Of Foot
ball." by Edward Bayard Moss; THE
Mountain Roads Of Europe" by. Francis
Miltoun; Mike Hesters Miracle" by
Richard L. Stokes. This issue contains
the usual fiction. editorials. cartoons,
finance, illustrated accounts of current
events. and humor features.
Harper & Brothers announce that they
are putting to press this week for re-
printings: Shakespeare. the Boy" by
william ]. Rolfe; "Chita," by Lafcadio
Hearn; George Washington" by Wood
row Wilson, and ''The Passing of
Thomas" by Thomas a. Janvier.
Harper Brothers announce the pub
LEGATION of three new books: Parallel
Source Problems in Medieval History"
by Frederic Duncaif and August G.
Krey: and two additions to Harper's
Library of Living Thought: Rough
Stone Monuments. by T. Eric Peet.
and Elements and Electrons," by Sir
William Ramsay.
Will n. Harden, whose latest book,
Paul RundeI." was published this au-
tumn by Harper's, expects to spend the
winter in New York working on a new
novel. He is considering-but has not
yet reached a decision-the writing OF a
story which will not be about Georgia
the scene of his Paul Rundel," Ann
Boyd" and The Substitute
The recent death Of Gen. Homer Lea
has rendered impossible the completion
OF the trilogy OF which THE Valor of
Ignorance" and The Day Of the Sax
on" were the first and second volumes.
This purpose to write a third book had
been announced by Gen. Lea in his pref
ace to The Day OF the Saxon The
Japanese have shown great interest in
Gen. Lea's international teachings, and
only a few days before his death a
large order from Japan for The Day
of the Saxon was received by his pub
fishers.
Price Collier, in his article in Serb
ner's for December, on German Polit-
ical Parties and the Press" says that
IF American people read the German
newspapers there would be little love
lost between US" He has found that
the German press is painfully narrow,
frequently unfair. and often purposely
insulting to foreign countries"
Christian Brineon this summer made
an. art pilgrimage to Sweden. Norway,
and Denmark, and studied the Scandi-
navian painters who are at the present
day prominent there. What he has to
say in the December Scribner will H.
illuminate the exhibition which is soon to
take place IN New York.
THE Boys Book of New Inventions"
81 so nep, by Harry E. Maule, published
by Doubleday, Page & Co. illustrated
The Washington herald., 1912-11-24

ticed In various parts OF the world. here,
In Canada, In Norway. Russia, Holland.
and Switzerland. on the frozen waters.
the plains, and the mounfaiusides VINO
would look for snowshoes In Spainy
SIN in one remote mountain community
in the northern part of the Kingdom, a
German traveller found q primitive
"shoe" that consisted Of two dat but
curved pieces Of wood. from twelve to
fourteen inches long. Joined together by
cross bars, upon which the boot rests.
the latter being fastened by leather
thongs. The natives called them bara-
homes" The Basques. further north,
were found to have snowshoes OF their
own. made Of square pieces Of wood and
called ''bore-ruelas" -
The Washington herald., 1912-11-24

Fifty Salem Doorwsys" IS net). by
Frank Cousins The first OF the series.
Colonial Architecture" Doubleday, Page
& Co., in which Mr.. Frank Cousins won-
derful pictures Of the architecture that
marked colonial times are used The set
is Of particular interest to architects and
persons building homes.
The Washington herald., 1912-11-24

THE Boys Book of New Inventions"
CSl.60 net), by Harry E. Maule, published
by Doubleday, Page & Co. illustrated