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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
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manufacture of hog cholera serum from s5O.O00 to $30,00O as demanded by the appropriations committee. In fact, the strongest opposition to the larger ap- propriation seemed to come from the farmer members. and who are in a considerable majority. It was shown that beyond all question the state has lost millions of dollars on account of the ticks and cholera, and that values have increased largely in those coun- ties given over 10 the boil weevis three years ago where tick eradication has been prosecuted because of the increase in number of hogs and cattle. In Ad- ans county. for instance. only 1000 bales of cotton arc now produced against S0.o00 three years ago, and yet assessed valuations are now greater than when the county made it's largest cotton crops The same is true of other counties and proves conclusively that redemption lies in cattle and hogs and diversified farming.
 sought to be created by Senator Nor wood was defeated after lively dis cussion, the majority preferring to go on hunting andk fishing. where they please and when they please without let or hindrance on the part of war dens appointed by the state. com panion measure, that is. one requiing permission to hunt or fish on tlle lands of anothe was buried under an aval- anche of nay votes in the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17

Jackson. Miss, February 16.-(Spe- cial. )-The initiative and referendum sentiment was put to the test in the house Thursday and proved stronger than the opposition four to one. The test came up on MT. Motts bill pro- viding for the recall of municipal of ficers whose acts shall have become dissa satisfactory to one-fourth of the inaly written the bill gave the power of demanding a recall election to 10 per cent of the voters of the town, but that was considered too drastic and a 25 per cent amendment was adopted on motion of MT. Brame.
 The proposition was debated at con siderable length, a dozen or more ex- pressing themselves for or against. but 1t was evident from the first that the house was with the author of the bill on general principles, so that in the event the senate takes the same view of the matter referring questions of calling officials for derelictions of duty, soon have the opportunity.
 Once more the farmers of the house permitted emselves to be euchered on a bill designed especially for their benefit and voted to decrease the ap- propriation for tick eradication and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
CRIMINAL COURT ON
 AT UNION SPRINGS
Busy Term Being Held in Butler-To Organize Corn Club-Farm
 Work Backward

Union Springs. February 16.-(Spe- cial. )-This is criminal week of the Bullock county circuit court and has been one of the busiest court weeks in the history of the county. num- Der of important cases have already been disposed of and, from the pres ent outlook, the docket will hardly be completed by Saturday night.
 Three murder cases have been tried. I.ige Rowell, who killed another negro near Enon, was found guilty and sent up for 15 years negro named Sto- wall, who killed another at Fitzpatrick, was given one year. George McGowan, a negro, is now on trial for Killing his wife last year near Perote in the southern part of the county
 United States demonstration agent for Bullock county, G. A. Ritch' ana County Superintendent of Education G. k. Hall will spend next week in or ganizing Boys Corn clubs In Bullock county. If is their intention to get all boys who are interested at all Tn farming organized into clubs so as to compete for the various prizes offered for the largest yields of corn by the United States government and by the Central of Georgia railway.
 Appointments have been made To meet the boys at several different places and they believe q good deal of enthusiasm will be manifested. It Is probable that the county commissioners will offer money prizes in addition to those already offered. The merchants, bankers and fertilizer manufacturers are also being asked to offer prizes for the largest yields.
 Farming operations are behind this year on account of the large amount of rain that has fallen during the past month and the extreme cold weather. Very little land has been plowed as yet in this section of the state.
 The indications are that the acreage planted to cotton this year will be ma teriaIly reduced The farmers are be- ginning to prepare for the boil wee vii by raising more corn and meat at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
TELEPHONE COMPANY WINS AT NEW DECATUR

Decatur, February 16,-(Speclal.)-A de- eisIon handed down by the supreme court of Alabama in the case of the city or New Decatur against the Southern Bell TeIepbone and Telegraph company will very likely put an end to the litigation De- tween the city of New Decatur and the telephone company.
 This litigation has been going on Tor d number of years, and in the decision handed down by the supreme court yes terday the telephone company won. Some years ago the city of New Decatur claimed that the Southern Bell had no franchise to do business in New Decatur and ordered the telephone company to remove their telephone system from the city. hence the suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
OYSTER SUPPER AT
 METHODIST CHURCH
Dr. H. H. McNeill Entertained in Opelika-Temperance Day
 Observed

Opelika, February 16.-(Special. )-An oc- casion of pleasure was last evening at the First Methodist church when the pas tor pr. H. H. McNell, entertained the men of the church at an oyster supper. Delightful music was rendered during the time the bapqueters were feasting. Dr. McNeill, as host, was toastmaster, and impromptu remarks were made by Col. T. D. Sanford, John K. Watkins, B. T. Phil lips, John L. Moon and others. A three course oyster luncheon was served and the evening was one of pleasure to all.
 The Opelika schools observed Friday, February IS, Temperance Day. as set out by the statutes of Alabama for the schools of Alabama, with appropriate exercises. Each room had it's exercises, recita- tions, etc, on the topics appropriate to the dya-the evils of intehperance and the harmful effects of the use of intoxicating liquors.
 The death of J. M. Adams of West Point occurred at his home there at o'clock last night from heart trouble. The de- ceased was about 55 years old. He leaves his wife and four children, as follows; Mrs. pr. Bradford ofsSt. Petersburg, Fla. Miss Jeanette Adams of West Point, and Auber and Simpson Adams of West Point. The funeral took place Thursday. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Sarah Mccoy of Opelika.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
GRAND
 JURY AT DECATUR

Decatur, February 16.-tSpeciaL)-A special grand jury of the circuit court was sworn in yesterday by Judge D. w. Speak The purpose of the grand jury is to investigate the case of John Bailey, a negro in jail here charged with the mur- der of his wife. It is also understood that the grand jury will investigate the Jimmie Gray murder cases and the case of Willis Glass and Will Smith. charged with high way robbery. It is understood that the grand jury will take up no other cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
DEMOPOLIS HAS A
 LARGE COTTON FIRE
BIeachery and Thirty Bales Destroyed Thursday Night-Mrs. Ann
 Lyon Dead

Demopois February 1G.-tSpecial)- The bleachery and 90 bales of cotton were destroyed by fire Thursday night about 10 O clock. at the Fillmore cotton mills. The cause of the fire is unknown. The loss was about 5000. partly covered by insur- ance. The mills were saved with dini- culty.
 Mrs. Ann Lyon died at her home here Thursday morning. aged 1s years. as the result of stroke of paralysis sustained in November She was a member of one of the most prominent families of the Canebrake and had spent all her life here. She is survived by her daughter, Miss Annie Lyon. and these grandchi- dren, Mrs A A. Tibbs Mrs W. F. Her bert Miss Helen Rembert of this place, and George Lyon of Mobile. Funeral ser vices were held Friday morning. inter ment being in the cemetery here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17

After making several intellectual att tempts to commit suicide, Ben McDowell, an aged brick mason of this city. who has become insane during the last few weeks, has been sent to the state asylum for the insane at Tuscaloosa MT. McDowell tried to hang himself this week and pre- vious to that he dosed himself up with poison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
Relieved of $40

Decatur, February 16.-tSpeciaI)-Will smith and Willis Glass. two young ne- groes. were arrested yesterday by Con stable Newsom on the charge of highway robbery and placed in the Morgan county jail II is alleged that the two negroes robbed white man by the name of Eng land of about $40 in cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
TALLAPOOSA JAIL
 NEEDS REMODELING
Structure Is Condemned by Assistant Prison InspectOr-Valentine
 Social at Dadeville

Dadeville, February f6.-(Special. As sistant Inspector of Jails Adams, who was here yesterday, unequivocaly con deinned the Tallapoosa county jail, and put squarely up to the commissioners one or three Propositions, a new jail out and out, Slo,oOO to be spent In remodeling and
 improving the present structure, or the immediate removal of prisoners to an- other county- The commissioners court, now in session has taken the matter under advisement. looking to the improve ment of the situation.
 The Ladies Home Mission society of the Methodist church entertained last night at the High school auditorium, in a Valentine social, having postponed if one day on account of bad weather. A neat sum, exceeding $50, was realized.
 z. J. Wright, president of the ala poosa County bank. has been confined to his room, seriously Ill for the past few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
Disagreement at Decatur

Decatur. February 16.-(Special.)-A dis agreement of the jury was the result in ths case of IT. l.. Kirby against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany. MT. Kirby was suing the railroad for sl0.Ooo for the alleged death of his relative, Woody Kirby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17

Mrs. Matte Brown, wife of I. II. Brown, well known farmer of New Market, died this morning at the city hospital of appendicitis. She was A years old. The body was inferred this afternoon in the Rice cemtery, near New Market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
Inspecting Morgan Jail

Decatur. February Especial )--Jo D. Adams, assistant state prison inspector of Montgomery. is in Decatur today in specting the Morgan county jail He will be in the city until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17

for the third Monday in March, the first day of the criminal term There are a great many of these cases and as they will all be tried before juries, it may be that they will occupy several weeks of the courts time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17

II. G. Prickett, former assistant cashier of the Ashville Savings bank, has accept ed a position as assistant cashier of the Columbiana Savings bank of Columbfna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17

...i All of the parties who have been con- VI cted in the city recorders court or '. iolating the prohibition law and who h ave appealed their cases will be tried
 ' 1t the March term of the law and 4 equity court.
 Judge Ballentine has set the cases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
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 Buyer
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Today and Monday we offer Imported Onion Skin Paper 8 1-2x11, letter size, for $1.0O
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 quoted by the gross on re- quest.
 Blank Books, full stock. Everything for the office. Prompt delivery on all engrav-
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 Architects and Engineers
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
LUTES SUSPECTSTO l BE TRIED TUESDAY Evidence in Hands of State
 Said to Be Slim MASONS WILL MEET St. Clair Corn Club Promises to Be One of Best in State-Repub-
 licans to Meet at Odenville.
 Politics Grow Warm

Odenville, February 16.-(Special Ut is now feared that the three defendants, D. S. McClain. Will and Cleveland Campbell, if convicted will be convicted of the mur- der of Jacob Lutes and wife on circum- stantial evidence. For a while it was thought that one of the defendants, Cleve- land Campbell. had made a full confess sion, but no one knows anything about this except the detectives. It is believed shat the detectives will have evidence enough to bind the men over to the grand jury for the horrible murder of Jacob Lutes and his wife, but 1t is not certain that they can convict with the evidence in the hands of the state at the present time.
 The preliminary hearing of the defend- ants will be heard before Judges James l.. Herring Tuesday. February 20 and then it is expected that several surprises will be sprung. The defendants have em- ployed John W. Inzer of Ashville and John A. Inzer of Gadsden to defend them
 Prof. J. o. Sturdevant, president of the St. Clair County Sunday School associa- tion, has sent out letter to the different Sunday schools of the coutny to urge their Sunday schools to bring St. Clair county up to the gold star class. Only one district in the county has reached this high standard and that Is district No. 3. He hopes that by the time the con vention meets in Odenvlle on April 10 this county will be able to be classed with the gold star counties. St. Clair is at present a banner county.
 On February 24 the St. Clair county re- publican convention will meet at Oden- vile to select delegates to the state con- vention and transact other business that may come before the convention. Each precinct will select its delegates to the county convention on Thursday, Feb- ruary 22
 The Bows Corn club of St. Clair county promises to be one of the best in the en- tire state. Under the able management of Prof. B. r. Hammonds, present super ntendent of education of this county, 3sS boys have joined the club. This being tile final week, when all reports are turned in, 1t is expected to reach $50 and prob ably 375 Among the schools that have not made a. report are the Ashville school and others.
 The next semi-annual conference of the St. Clair county Masons Is called to meei with the Coal City lodge on Wednesday, March G. All Masons in good standing are requested to be present.
 A teiephons exchange for Ashville is almost an assured thing. There are sew ersl rural telephone lines going out from Odenville and 1t would be a good thing if an exchange was established. The farmers should be given the best of every thing and now this will be good lfn- provement to the line.
 H. G. Prickett, former assistant cashier of the Ashvile Savings bank. has accept ed a position as assistant cashier of the Columbiana Savings bank of Columbifna
 The political contest in St Clair county
 rs... Ia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
TO BUILD MODEL
 HIGHWAY IN PICKENS
Carrollton Will Donate Literally to Secure Roard From Pickensville.
 Weather Delays Farmers

Carrollton, February Especial 1.-The commissioners court of this county al it's meeting the present week donated s4O0o to conform with the requirements of the state to obtain a like amount for the building of a model road from Pick ensvile to Carrollton, a distance of Il miles.
 The building of this road will mean much for the people of the PickensvIlle section, as they are so far without rail road facilities and are compelled to haul their freight and crops distance of II miles over a rough road. The road will also traverse thickly settled section and will be in close touch to quite a number of other thickly settled sections. Car rollton expects to derive large benefits from the building of this good road and
 looking forward with that end in view will donate iberally toward the construe- ton of the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17

Up to the present time there has been less farm work done than in many years in this county. owng to the heavy rains and freezes of the past two months. The farmers realize that they are up against it. as it is very essential that they plant as early a spossibe the present year to save their cotton crop from the depreda- tions of the catapllar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17

The political contest in St Clair county grows warmer as the time hears Tor the election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17

A telephone exchange for Ashville i' almost an assured thing. There are sew eral rural telephone lines going out from Odenville and 1t would be good thing if an exchange was established. The farmers should be given the best of every thing and now this will be good lin- proyement to the line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17

Mist $ Mary Sue Band, sister of Dr. Ed gar Band of Huntsville, and Wood De- n ,Un ey T of Leighton were married wy sdnesday afternoon at Leighton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17
RICHARDSON WILL
 MAKEFULL REPLY Writes That He Will Submit
 Answer to Voters SENT TO TUSCALOOSA
SENT TO TUSCALOOSA
Parties Convicted for Violating Prohi- bition Law and Wh8 Appeared Will Be Tried in March.
 Mrs. Brown Dead

z Huntsville, February 16.-(Special.)- Writing from Washington to local paper of this city, Congressman William Richardson says that as soon as he can provide for the public business that is holding his attention now, he will sub init to the votersj of the Eighth district a full, fair and dhispassionate answer to all misleading { and unfounded state ments that haJSe been given currency undertaking hils service In Congress.
 He says he fl k bding his time and will give a full acj count of his stewardship. It Is generalJ fly understood that Judge Richardson ' will come home to deliver one speech 4 n each of the seven coun- ties of the q district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17

MarriageI licenses have been issued since Mon9 day to the following white couples in Madison county William F. White and Tishie Beard White; Hamey Watley az i'd Miss Lena Sorrow; Arch Lasater a nd Jessie Wilkerson Donnie Record ind Beatrice Campbell; John Withers1 and Hattie McClung; Sam Hunt Hho fif ney Campbell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-17

The next semi-annual conference of the St. Clair county Masons is called to meet with the Coal City lodge on Wednesday, March 6. All Masons in good standing are requested to be present.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-23
NOT IN TINE WATCH TRUST

The Hamilton and Dsubcr Hamp.
den watch factories have never been
connected In any way with the watch
trust.
Their policy has always been for
an open market for all. depending on
merit alone to secure business. This
policy has secured for the ch-buy.
ing public:
First--The best possible watch that
could be produced;
Sccond--Mors watch value for less
money;
Third-Time pieces that will last n
lifetime;
FoNrth-rims pieces fully suaran-
tesd.
Call to see our line OF these
watches before buying.
FRANK ". UPP.
Matchmaker. Jeweler and Engraver.
Willis Building.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-23
TAFT'S REPLY TO TEDDY
At TOLEDO NEXT MONTH

WASHINGTON. n, C.. Feb, 2S.
II Is officially announced that Tafts
reply to Rocscyclt's Columbus speech
will be delivered ut Toledo March :.
Progrcssivcs privately admit that
Governor Johnson Is the progressive
leaders choice for Rooscyelts run
ming mate. They expect Johnson TO
hold the Ia Toilette ultra radicals In
lin. The governor speaks at Column
bus next week. Progrcsslycs are con
fdcnt that Roosevelt viii on MONDAY
definitely announce hls candidacy.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-23
NOTICE

Bids will be received by the under.
signed for furnishing 200 cords Of nr
or pine wood, 4-foot lengths. cut ou,
OF live timbered, to be delivered as
follows:
100 cords at Riverside school.
as cords nj Central school.
s5 cords at Mills Addition school.
Not later than October 1. 1919. The
board Of directors reserves the priv.
iiegc OF increasing the amount to 40
cords more; also the right to reject
any and all bids. Bids to be In the
bands of the school clerk not later
'hLr O'clock y. M. February Is.
.9's. certified check for 5 per cent
OF bid tc recompany each bid.
by CIDER Of Board OF Directors OF
School District No. 1. klamath Count! :
Oregon. February S. fsl2.
J. W. StEMENs. Clerk.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-23
IA TOILETTE PETITIONS
ARE TO Be CIRCULATED
Wisconsin senator Wires That tie u
,n Presidential iiacc, aud PROPOSES
10 sta, There uniii Sound "f last
Trump IL ,lcard Abroad
ruitci rrrsp Service

ruitod Press Service
PORTLAND. Feb ~ Work oi So
curing signatures to petitions to place
the name ot senator In Toilette on
tru Oregon pr HldcutlM primary ha''
lot was resumed yesterday tnllo"lnE
the receipt ~ telegram from Va
Follcttc. In which hr stated that ho
was IN the race Tor th presidential
nomination. aud would be- ln the ran.
Ming to the GnIsh Mt the national con.
ycntlon,
Whom the ncwa was flashed here
recently that tho Wisconsin Scna' u'
was lll. and that his Illness was H H.
ous enough to cause hls Retirement
work on tho petitions was suspended.
and number ~ petitions that had
hcrn sent into Eastern Oregon on or.
doris " Thomas McCusk.r Ia Fol.
lcttc's Oregon campaign manager
were recalled,
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-23

NEW YORK Feb - Speaking
ut Ruoscvclt's Columbus speech. th.
World saws; TITS another way "
saving the power NJ the majority
ought to be absolute and the minority
has no rights which the majority iB
bound to respect Tls Roosevelt
formal Invitation 10 revolution and
anarchy"
The Times saws "Roussyrlrs 1i
dress removes him from the rrpuh.
llcau party, and m0kc1 Il, lmnuE .Ihlr
10 nominate hlm Roosevelt 'nrsvrHrr
allegiance to- tho marty which mad
hlm president and nts rhc ne'd %
an enemy and destroyer"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1912-02-23
GENERAL SHEN'S HEAD
REMOVED FOR CAUSE
Hc Bought Rifles for Army and Nndc
Fiat Profit un Thrn, and shortly
Thereafter Was Supposed to he III
Now Supposed to he Dead
United Press Service

United Press Service
SHANGHAI. Feb 20. -- General
Shen. who was made military COM
mander of Shanghai when the rcruh-
llcans gained control, has disappeared
mystoriously. Some time ago General
IL Yuan Hung commissioned him to
hay u quantity of rides Tor the rcpuh.
liccu army at Wuchaug, ON their NJ
rival there they were found to BE-
such poor onrs that General Ii had
them all thrown into the iangtsc, II
was also reported that Shcn bought
them for II tacls Per rifle and turned
them over to 1t ut 20 tRcls each
The day this report gained currcn-
cy visitors Mt the generals lamcn In
the native city were informed that
the general was M but would be out
again In few days. Several weeks
have now elapsed. and he Isn't any
better. Nobody can md him, either.
The general impression Is that the
story Of his Illness Is the polite Chi.
nesc way OF saying that he has boon
ccnpitated.