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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
BULLS AND BEARS
 WATCH TEXAS CROP

New Orleans, July 21.-The chief influ- ence in the cotton market this week will probably be sentiment concerning the August condition report on the growing crop. The July condition period will end Thursday, August 20. By that day private opinion regarding the percentage of con- dition will begin to form and by the week end some of the private crop report ing bureaus may be out with their fg- ures.
 Unless weather conditions change great ly during the few days left in this period the trade will expect a bullisl report and possibly loss in condition for the month. This is due to the damage done in the eastern belt by .oo much rain. It is quite generally considered that the Tex as crop needs rain, but there are few people who think the Texas crop has gone back for the lack of moisture, although. of course, the absence of marked i'm provement would work to hold down the total average condition for the entire belt. Rains in the west this week and fair and warmer weather In the east might change opinion greatly, although most people now believe that there Is too little time left in this period to bring about any great change from conditions as they now prevail. It $, of course acknowledged that the weather up to Thursday of this week might have an important bearing on the progress of the crop after that date.
 The movement of new crop cotton in Texas will be carefully watched by both bulls and bears this weeE Thus far. receipts have been very slight and most disappointing to the short side The bulls have used the light movement as a tell Ing argument to prove their contention that the Texas crop is still vefy late Un- less the movement in Texas Dicks up ma terialiy this week much bullish comment will result and new crop prices mav he affected by it to some extent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
COTTON CROP MAKES PROGRESS IN WEST Splendid Reports Received From Oklahoma and
 Texas

Memphis, July 21.-The Ccmmercial-Ap- peal tomorrow will say:
 During the past week the cotton crop duplicated it's performance of the previous week and made pr&gress west of the river. and lost ground east Of the river Western progress was at least balanced by eastern deterioration and probably outweighed.
 In some parts of the section east of the river there was progress, due to the scat tered nature of the rains. In large por- tons of states nearest the Mississippi river the precipitation has not been ex- cessive, and in these districts the crop made good advance. But the deterioration in the portions where rainfall was too heavy added to the almost solid deteriora- tion farther east and overhalanced the gains. The plant in this section is gen. erally gone too much to weed; is sappy and tender and poorly prepared to with stand dry weather. Although large, the plant is fruiting poorly. Cultivation has been arrested and fields are full of grass and weeds, many acres having been abandoned on this account Open wealth CT is needed. though correspondents fear any lengthy dry season on account of the sappy nature of the plant.
 West of the river the crop made excel lent progress. especially in Oklahoma and Texas, where the splendid conditions of the last fortnight were maintained. A drouth is threatened in parts of this ter ritory. but so far no actual damage has resulted from the dry weather Plants are fruiting splendidly and are in clean, well cultivated fields.
 Complaints of boil weevil are few, with very little damage so far. Complaints of grass worms and kindred insects were made from some sections. Considerable damage from this source has been report ed from the east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
LONE BULL MOOSE

Pittsburg. July 21.-The lone bull moose Of the Thirty-trst district is what ex- Senator Film is being caled
 Charles r. Frasee. who sat with Film in the republican national convention. told him today he would not go to Chicago to put Roosevelt on ticket. Film got the same word from David E. Johnson, sam uel C. Jameson. William II. Coleman and Sheriff Judd Bruff
 This leaves Finn ol.uis r. Schneider and Richard E. Quay of the original eight delegates elected as Roosevelt men last April This trio will represent Allegheny county unless Schneider Qnay have a change of mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
TWO DROWN WHILE
 OUT DRIVING

New Orleans, July 1.-The bodies of Miss Nora Lewis 20 years old. and Wn- liam J. Starkey young b-siness man, who had been missing since Thursday. were found in stream between here and Tansipahoa, about five miles away. They had gone driving, and it is supposed that the current Of the creek raised to a torrent by the recent rains swept their horse from it's feet when they attempted to ford the stream and overturned the buggy. Their bodies were found lodged in the bushes about .20) feet below the ford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
SAYS ALABAMA WILL SUPPLY LIVE STOCK
Farmers Are Urged to Plant Less Cotton and More
 Grain

Greensboro, July 21.-(Special. )-The farmers institute held here proved most instructive and helpful. The three speak, CTS present were from the state experi- ment station at Auburn. Director c. A. Cary discussed the production of live stock and stated that Alabama is com ing to the front, and will eventually be a great factor In supplying the worlds mar kets.
 l.. w. Shook discussed the feeding of hogs. H. w. Conolly gave advice regard ing gardens and orchards
 These experts also urged the farmers to prepare for the boil weevil by raising stock and grain. They said that less cot should be rushed to maturity in order to 'head off the weevil.
 Lieut. James NJ. Hobson, U. s. A, is visiting his sisters, Misses Anne and Mar garet Hobson. He has just returned with his regiment from the Philippines, where he has been stationed for several years. He has been ordered to West Point for duty, where he anticipates remaining for some time.
 Delegates to the district Methodist con ference to be held in Uniontown next weelshave been appointed as follows: Col. L. J. Lawson, J. G. Turner, J. A. Baxley, F. P. Sledge, J. J. Christian and Dr. A. Lawson.
 The law and equity court, with Judge c. E. Waller presiding, will convene Monday, July p.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
MORE COREANSAR
 PUT UNDER ARREST

Seoule. July 21.-Accused of having had part in the alleged conspiracy to assas- sinate Prince Katsura when the former Japanese premier passed through Harbin on his way to St. Petersburg, loo or more Coreans have been arrested by Russian officials at Harbin and neighboring cities. turned over to the Japanese authorities
 At the hearing proceeding here of 123 converted coieans accused of conspiracy against the Japanese government all Of the prisoners have followed the lead of the first person examined. They profes $ ignorance of any plot and insist that previous statements .icv made were ob- tained by duress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
ROGERS DECLINES
 OFFER OF PLACE

Madison Wis. July 2i.-Natonal Com mitteeman Aired T. Rogers of Wisconsin tonight said he had telegraphed National Chairman Hilles of tls- republican na ; tional committee 1t would be impossible the republican executive comlmttee. as he would not have time to devote to the work. He was in charge for a time Of Senator LaFollettes campaign for the republican presidential nomination. He Is MT. LaFollette's law partner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
NEGRO MINISTER IN
 SHOOTING SCRAPE

CoIdova, July .-GSpec'al.) )-Robert Moore negro preacher, was shot and seriously wounded here yesterday morn ing by Will Jones, another negro. He is wounded in each side and In one arm. but it IS thought he will recover. The shooting caused considerable excitement for time. the preacher paving partici- pated in the firing. Jones was arrested two hours later and will he taken cl Jasper by Deputy Grant this afternoon. Domestic troubles are said to have caused the difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
JAPAN DENIES
 REPORTED TREATY

Washington, July 2l.-Formal denial or the published statement that a treaty between Japan and Russia expected to define their respective interests in Man chura and Mongolia was about to be signed at St Petersburg has reached the state department from the American em- bassy at Tokio.
 Unofficial opinion is expressed here that even if a treaty is in incubation, if might be found to be nothing more than an agreement between the two powers not to interfere with one another in cer- tain definite zones and such an agree ment would have no binding force upon any other nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
NEW ROSIN PLANT
 NEARLY COMPLETED

Bay Minette, July A.-(Special) )-Prog- ress that is being made at the site of the Newport Turpentine and Resin company s plant is attracting a great deal of atten- tion. The new switch which has been un- der construction from the main line of the Louisville and Nashville road to the plant is now completed and In use. They have received their new 150 horse power engine which will be used for the power, and are placing it in position. The con- tract has been let for the drilling of two large wells for the purpose of supplying the water for the plant.
 The six boilers are well under way, and the plant will soon be ready for operailon. Great piles of fat wood are being ac- cumulated for the plant to begin on when completeds and all the teams that are available have been put to work bringing in the material for the extraction of the products that the plant is to turn out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
e.=-- CHURCH CONFERENCE OPENS IN OPELIKA

Opelika, July (Speclal)-On Monday morning at o'clock the opening session of the conference of the Montgomery dis trict AI E. church, south, will be held at the First Methodist church. Bishop Warren A Candler of Atlanta presiding. assisted by Presiding Elder J. NJ Dannelly of Montgomery. Aboht 200 out of town delegates are expected al this conference. which promises 10 be one of the most sue cessful in the history of the district. At II q. m. and & D. m. daily sermons will be preached by the various ministers at the First Al. F. church
 John M Fletcher. well known farmer near the city. reports that the army worm has made its appearance and Is doing con- siderable damage to his young corn and veny late cotton The worms are likely, according to his past experience says Mir. Fletcher to eat up the pastures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
A Safe Drink

From the Kansas City Star
 A Wichita society matron and church leader while in one of that city's drug stores noticed an advertisement telling of the supcrlative qualities of a now summer drink. Thinking she might be benefited by 1t she ordered a glass The first taste was rather sharp and hot, and looking up suspiciously she in- auired if the drink was safe
 ''safe.' indignantly replied the clerk. why. I should say it was safe. All the policemen in town come here to drink if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
FAMOUS DOCTOR
 DIES OF OLD AGE

Detroit Mich., July 21.-Word was re- ceived here tonight of the death Thurs day in McAlester, Okla. of pr. Heneage Gibbs, formerly member of the Univer- sity of Michigan faculty. and at the time one of the worlds foremost pathologists. Dr. Gibbs was a pioneer in the campaign against tuberculosis. He was about 80 years old and it is presumed that ad- vanced age was the cause Of his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
Steamer Reports

New Orleans July 2l.-The Austrian steamer, Virginia reports having spoke the schooner Clara A. Phinney, bound for Mobile. who wished to be reported all we'll The Cuban schooner Reeina reports in lat iiude s5. % north longitude S5 .ol west spoke the tour nasted schooner Frederick A.. Dugsan. bound from Port Arthur for Bal- timOre 70 day. out. was short of pro- visions nhlch were furnished. All wei and wished to be reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
DEMOCRAT|CCLUb FORMED IN PULLMAN Will Wage Campaign For
 Wilson and Marshall REPUBLICANS MEET We'll Known Farmer Is Killed in a
 Choofsnu Affrav at Tho Mar
REPUBLICANS MEET
Well Known Farmer Is Killed in a Shooting Affray at The Mar rows-Sheriff and Deputies
 on the Scene

Culman. July 21.-(Special.)- )-An active Wilson Marshall Democratic club was or ganized in Cullman last night with 45 members The organization consists of the most prominent democrats of the town. who are enthusiastic over the out look for democratic success this fall.
 The meeting was called to order by Attorney A. A. Griffith. who was after wards elected permanent chairman. J. R. Rosson was elected secretary and s. ]. Griffin chairman of the county demo- cratic executive committee was made treasurer. It is the purpose of the club here to lend every possible effort to the advancement of the democratic cause in the coming campaign Both Mir. Grif- filth and MT. Rosson are optimistic that the club will contribute $500 to demo cratic campaign fund. Subscriptions were taken last night and more than s200 was pledged by democrats coming into the organization.
 Several short speeches were made by prominent democrats, in which there were many expressions of confidence that Will son and Marshall would lead the party to success this fall Mir. Griffith de- clared last night that democratic success was In the air. and that there is no power that would keep Wilson from being elected President.
 The leaders of the party in this county are more confident of success, both local ly and nationally, this fall, than they have been for years. and this club will not only devote it's influence to the suc- cess of the ticket nationally, but lend every possible effort to success in the county as well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
WILL BUILD A NEW DEPOT FOR DECATUR Carroll Allowed Bond For
 Shooting Roberts
HEAVY TAX RAISES
N0rwood Construction Company Files Articles of Incorporation With Ten Thousand Dollar Capi-
 tal-Pullman Robbed

i Decatur. July a.-(Special)-Aeeo ] to report New Decatur is to have a new
 $l5010 passenger depot and 1t is said that
 the new structure will be built near the site of the present one
 Ticket Agent ]. K. Hubbard is in re- ceipt of a letter from Superintendent T.
 E, Brooks in which he says that the | Louisville and Nashville railroad will soon commence work on the building of a
 new passenger depot for New Decatur. The members of Willoughby Presby- l terian church In New Decatur enjoyed "Coatless Sunday at that church today. By a vote of the lady members of the
 church the men will be allowed to attend services at this church during the sum
 mer months without coats OIL This was the first church service ever held In the without wearing coats. It was quite unique In appearance.
 The case of Robert Hughes. a negro,
 charged with stealing Iewelry and other
 articles of value from Pullman sleeping
 cars here by cutting the window screens was continued yesterday is the court of JHHliIt !. IN. bullef hutli July 8s Aib
 continuance was at the request of the
 state Justice Butler. fixed Hughes bond at $500 and in default of same
 Hughes was remanded to jail.
 In Justice I. N Buffers court yester- day Thomas Carroll was allowed bond in
 the sum of $500. The bond was made without trouble, there being % men who signed 1t.
 It ,.-fn ho J,,i.. 4 Carroll shot and seriously injured Floyd Roberts. At first 1t was bought that Roberts had been fatally injured lie was taken to hospital in Birmingham and
 brought back here, presumably to die. The ball lodged fin the spinal column. causing paralysis of the lower portion
 of the body Roberts is improving and It Is now believed that he will recover.
 Saturday the board of county commis-
 soners raised the assessed valuation of
 the Decatur Land eompany's property
 s22,0oo This property had been assessed
 at S27360 and County Back Tax Com missioner B. P. Wallace recommended
 that the assessment be doubled.
 The total amount of the raises allowed by the county commissioners will amount
 to about s30o0O0 in the entire county. Articles of incorporation for the Nor wood Construction company of Hartselle were filed Saturday in tho office of the probate judge here. The company has
 a capital of s10000. all paid in.
 The company will engage in the build l ing of street and interurban railroads and will do a general construction business. | The officers Of the company are; c, G.. 1 Nershaw, president, T. M. Porterfied,
 secretary and treasurer, both Of Hartselle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
ARMY WORM CAUSE
 OF MUCH DAMAGE
Cotton Practically Untouched But Corn Fields Are Devastated.
 Prisoners Turned Loose

Gaslsden, July 21.-tspecial.)-C. R. Shepherd field agent for the Southern railway, is in Gadsden. making an in vestigation of the reported damage to corn and cotton from the southern army worm. MT. shepherd stated that he had interviewed a large number of farmers since the appearance of the worms was first reported, and has found that the at tack on corn is general. but the worms are not eating the cotton plants except in all the corn and grass to be had The real cotton worm has not yet put in an appear ance. according to MT. Shepherd, although 1t will be here shortly. He fears that great damage will result, and is warning farmers to be prepared to fight the pest. The worms that are working on corn have done that crop great damage, some fields being completely devastated.
 John and Jerome Mathews, two white men from Somerville Ga, who were ar rested here a fe wdays ago on a charge of gambling in that state five years ago, were liberated Saturday evening on a writ of habeas corpus after hearing before Judge L. l.. Herzberg. in the probate court The court held that the Georgia sheriff did not have sufficient papers to hold the prisoners longer or until a dequi- sition could be secured from the governor The men had been working in Gadsden, and it was only last Tuesday that the Georgia officials learned that they were here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
News of EnSley

Professor Restroff, with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad band, rendered an excellent sacred concert in Ensley park yesterday afternoon beginning at go o'clock. During the afternoon about 2O00 people visited the park The programme selected by Director Restroff was unus- ually attractive. Liberal applause was given by the crowd The popularity of the park was evidenced by the attendance of people from Pratt City, Fairview, Edgewater, Wylam and Dolomite The humid heat of the afternoon was les- sened by the thick foliage of big water oak trees, which abound in the park, and the breeze which swept up the valley re- freshed the people. Scores of little chill dren enjoyed the wading pool and the swings weer worked overtime. Ensleys i3 acre park with it's natural beauty is proving boon 10 the people of the Six teenth ward.
 Jim Higgins and Joe Simpson, two pop ular young men of Ensley, have estab- lished an up 10 date pool and billiard parlor on Twentieth street and Avenue E. They also conduct an ice cream parlor In connection with the pool hall
 The rapid progress on the construction of the Masonic temple on Avenue E and Twenty-third street indicates that the building will be ready for occupancy by the middle of August or at least by Sep tember | The lodge will furnish their home with handsome furniture and fix lures of modern and up to date style The temple will cost over si5,O00
 special meeting has been called for the teachers of the Sunday school of the Ensley Methodist church next Fri day evening at o'clock at the church.
 Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. J M Donald son will entertain in the interest of the Womans Home Missionary society at a handkerchief bazaar. The hours will be from to 10 p. m.
 MT. and Mrs. R. G. Borden will leave today for Asheville, N. C., for a three weeks vacation.
 Miss Annie Williams and Mss Josie Rogers of Woodlawn were in the city Sunday, the guests of the Misses Fran cis on Avenue q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22

Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. J. NJ. Donald son will entertain in the interest of the Womans Home Missionary society at a handkerchief bazaar. The hours will be from to 10 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22

MT. and Mrs. R. G. Borden will leave today for Asheville, N. C., for a three weeks vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
MARION INSTITUTE
MARION. ALABAMA SIX SEPARATE COURSES OF STUDY ARE OFFERED AS FOLLOWS

|. Classical and Scientific 2. Army and Navy Coaching Courses to prepare Tor Annnpolis and West Point
 8 Oxford Rhodes Scholarship courses. I Commercial Courses combining all the technical training of the city business schools with the ee- ot liberal education in broad college course B. University Preparatory Courses. 6. Special coursW for mature young men who desire secure in one two years thorough training Tor professional smdy n Law. Medicine. Engneering Pharmacy. Dentistry. Teaching or the Ministry. A Full Faculty of Twelve 1nsiruotors-rhe Prlnceton areceptorlM system and the Eton futoriai Methods nave been established in all departments of tho Institute In each department preceptor and tutor assists inc proessors m giving private individual In drtIetion night ln addition to tho regular class room teaching
 For information of Courses. Conditions of A'uaia- ,iors and Expenses address
 w. l.. MURFEE
 MARION ALABAMA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22

A special meeting has been called for the teachers of the Sunday school of the Ensley Methodist church next Fri day evening at o'clock at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22

Jim Higgins and Joe simpson, two pop ular young men of Ensley, have estab- lished an up 10 date pool and billiard parlor on Twentieth street and Avenue k. They also conduct an ice cream parlor In connection with the pool hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22

Miss Annie Williams and Mss Josie Rogers of Woodlawn were in the city Sunday, the guests of the Misses Fran cis on Avenue q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-22

Reports reached Cullman late last night of the killing of a man by the name of Williams by man named Gamble, in the southern portion of the county In the sec tion known as the 'Narrows." Sheriff Yearwood was 'elephoned for immedi- ately, who In company with ex-Sheriff C. c. Scheuing went to the scene of the crime.
 Those giving the information 10 the sheriff made no statement as to what led up to the killing. It Is understood that Williams was killed by being shot with a pistol. Neither the sheriff nor MT. Scheuing have returned from the com munity, and it is not known whether Or not the guilty party has been caught It Is said that both men were prominent farmers in that section
 A meeting of the republicans of the county was held in Cullman yesterday at the Esther opera house. pursuant to q call issued by John F. Sufferer, and the meeting was attended mostly by members of the Sufferer wing of the party.
 The meeting yesterday was for the pur- pose of fixing a date for the holding of the conventions in the county, and the dates for the beat meetings was set for August 10. and that of the county con vention vas set for August 15, at which time candidates for the various county of fices will be nominated. It has been de- cided not to hold a primary election to nominate the candidates as was at first suggested.
 No Endorsements of any referee. state chai~San or otherwise was made by the meeting yesterday, and 1t was stated by MT. Sufferer. who is recognized by that wing as the chairman. that the meeting was only for the purpose of creating harmony in the party. and to get the re- publcans together for the benefit of the local ticket this fall.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-31

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