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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
CHARGES
 AGAINST SHERIFF Hood and Montgomery Ex- else Commission Attacked
 by Citizen

Montgomery September 20.-(spe- cial. )-Charges have been preferred against Sheriff Horace Hood and the members of the Montgomery excise commission by a West End resident of this city, who declared in his letter to Governor O'Neal that these officers were not showing the proper diligence and activity in suppressing blind tigers in that section of the city.
 The governors correspondent alleged that the blind tigers are operated with the full knowledge of the sheriff and the excise commission and that the condition of affairs in that section of the city are so bad as to warrant the immediate investigation of the chief executive of the state.
 Governor O'Neal sent copy of the letter to Sheriff Hood and copies to the members of the excise eommis, sion, with the request that they make an investigation of the alleged viola tion of the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
O'Nedl Wants Statement of
 Auburn Agricultural Fund

Montgomery, September 20.-(Special.)- J. Following the submission of report from Examiner of Public Accounts G. F. Sed- berry on the expenditure of s27,o0O by the Alabama Polytechnic institute for the ad- vaneement of agriculture in the state, Governor O'Neal has announced that he will request President c. c. Thaeh to furnish him in the future with an item ized statement of this expenditure.
 The, last legislature appropriated s27,0oo to be used to prepare the farmers of the state for coming of the boil weevil, for the prevention of black rot disease and other insect pests, for the determination of the most profitable field crops for each soil, and for the investigation of other subjects of interest to the farmer.
 Under the provisions of the bill the ex- pertinent station of the Alabama Poly technic institute is made the custodian of the fund, and is authorized to make eX- periments in as many counties of the state as possible
 The s27,OO0 appropriated Is distributed so as to expend so much money for experi- ment with reference to the best fertilizers to be used, the best methods to be pur- sued in the eradication of boll weevil, black root and insect pests and in the of knowledge with reference tC poultry raising and in other farm pur- suits.
 Governor O'Neal wants the Polytechnic institute to furnish him with an itemized report showing how the money was ex- pended for each of the causes for which 1t was appropriated.
 The governor does not believe that the state can well afford this appropriation, and it is probable that he will recommend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
GOVERNOR MAY TAKE STUMP IN SEVENTH
If Necessary Will Speak in Behalf of Burnett's Can
 didacy for Congress

Montgomery, September 2o.-(Special)- )- Governor ONeal will take the stump in the Seventh congressional district in be- half of Congressman John Burnett, if it develops that there is any contest be- tween the democratic candidate and Amos Goodhue of Gadsden. whom the bull moose party has put forward in the race.
 Governor O'Neal does not think, how ever, that his services will be required in that district, as he believes that Con- gressman Burnett should be reelected without any serious opposition from the bull moose candidate.
 Altogether there are three candidates in the race for congressman from the Seventh district, the Taft republicans having also put out candidate to make the race. The largest opposition, how ever, will be from the bull moose party. as it is declared that most of the re- publicans in that district are progress sives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
GOVERNOR O'NEAL INVITED ID INDIANA Numerous Executive Duties Prevent His Taking
 Stump

Montgomery September 20.-(Spe cia1 1)-Governor O'Neal has been in- vited to deliver campaign speeches in Indiana and Ohio during the next two weeks. but on account of the press of official business he has been compelled to decline. The invitation came from the national democratic headquarters.
 Governor ONeal has been very busy with numerous executive duties since returning from Maine two weeks ago, and he has announced that he will not be able to leave his office on an- other speaking tour for the next two or three weeks.
 The governor will probably leave on another speaking tour about the first week in October and it is eX- pected that he will visit some of the doubtful western states. He has re- ceived an inquiry from national demo- cratic headquarters asking him when he can devote his time continuously to the campaign, and it is probable taht when he next leaves he will have gotten the affairs of his office in such shape as to enable him to remain away from the city for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
UNDERWOOD DAY IN
 MARION YESTERDAY Leaders Visit Occasion for Most Brilliant Celebration
 in Towns History

Marion, September 20.--tSpecia1.)- This has been Underwood Day" in Marion. The visit of oscar w. Under wood was the occasion of the most brilliant celebration in the history of the town.
 At II o'clock this morning he spoke in the courthouse under the auspices of the Wilson Marshall club of Perry to the largest and most representative assembly of citizens from all sections of Perry which the town has wit messed. Mir Underwood's address was a masterful presentation of the pres ent political situation and demon strated In foreful manner that the democratic party had by wonderful record of actual achievement led the way of real progress in national life and that the hope of the future lay in democratic rule. It was a great speech by a great statesman and leader.
 At o'clock in the afternoon MT. Un- derwood addressed an appreciative au dience which taxed the capacity of the beautiful chapel of the Marion insti- tute. The 300 students of the Marion schools and college and in unusual number of the people of Marion list ened to strong and eloquent address on ideal of service and patriotism. MT. Underwood was introduced by Presi- dent George H. Denny of the Uniyer- sity of Alabama. After the address a public reception Tn his honor was given by the Marion institute and the people of Marion invited with the colleges in doing honor to Alabamas national leader He was entertained at dinner by President and Mrs. Fl. O. Murfee.
 Tonight q smoker is being given in his honor by the board of trade of Ma rion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21


 The variety Is as great as the num- Der. There are 19 of them and this is said to be the largest number of free acts ever put on at any state fair in the United States for one year. Aero bats, comedians, dare devil acts and almost every variety Is included in the programme.
 While their aviators last year bore regulations from ocean to ocean and were daring in the extreme they are not in a class with those of this year George M. Duyott will operate a huge monoplane devised and constructed by the late Charles Morol, who but for his untimely death was to have driven this great machine himself. The bi- plane, as rule, has gotten to be quite a common machine, but the one which Is to be driven by Henri St. Yves, a young Frenchman, is of peculiar con- struction and will no doubt excite in terest among all who see it in the air.
 The fireworks display, "Old Mexico" which is to be given free to those in the grounds every night, is revela- tion in pyrotechnic art. Combinations and effects almost beyond belief have been contrived by the Pain Fireworks company A scenario of this wonderful work of art may be had by addressing the fair association for catalogue. In addition to the mammoth spectacle there will be supplemental display of fireworks.
 The performance lasts over an hour and during the time 5000 worth of powder is burned, creating most beautiful effects, lighting the heavens in the darkness of the night. ..'-.--'--s- ,.s,...-.a-
 The musical programme has never been equalled here or anywhere else. The prin- cipal band of the fair is Liberati's Con cert band, comprising 42 musical artists of recognized ability. They will render two concerts every day, each concert last ing four hours and half. These will take place in the grandstand. Nappis band, a home product, also has been en- gagged and will give concerts on the streets and in different parts of the grounds all during the days of the fair. Everyone knows Napprs band and the quality of it's music. The carnival band, accompanying the Nat Reiss shows, is also one of the most excellent bands ob tainable or Nat Reiss would not have it. They will play on the midway and in other parts of the grounds at the option Cf the management of the fair. To say the least of it, the Alabama State fair will have the fullest musical bill this year Of any fair in the whole country. Over 100 musicians comprise the three bands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
WOMAN'S COLLEGE OF
 ALABAMA OPENS

Montgomery, September 20.-(Spe- cial )-The Woman's college of Ala bama opened today with an attendance of 150 students, which will be sup plemented by many others within the next few days.
 At the opening exercises which were held at II o'clock, brief addresses were made by a number of prominent Mont gomery men, including Rev. Dr. Gro gan, pastor of the Court Street Metho- dist church; Professor Mckenzie, prin- cipal of the Sidney Lanier High school; Prof. J. M. Starke and W. IT. Sanford of the board of trustees.
 Following the addresses a musical programme was rendered by the stu dents. of the school, assisted by sev- eral of the teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
UNDERWOOD WILL SPEAK IN MARSHALL Will Address Voters in AL bertville Next Friday
 Morning

Albertville, September 20.-(SpecialD " c. Sims, president of the Marshall County Wilson Marshall club, re- ceived a letter from Congressman Un- drwood last night in which the dem ocratic floor leader states he will ad- dress the voters of Marshall county here on Friday. September 27 The let ter follows:
 "NIr. w. C. sims, President Wilson,
 Marshall Club, Albertville. Ala.
 My Dear MT. Sims-I am in receipt of your favor of the 17th inst, ex- tending to me an invitation to speak to the voters of Marshall county at Albertville. l write to thank you for your invitation and to say that l am also in receipt of a letter from the Hon. John L. Burnett making the same request If it can be arranged so ] can come up on the Nashville, Chat tanooga and St Louis railway Friday morning, the 27th, and make speech at Albertville in time to reach Gads- den that night I will be glad to do so. l have written to MT. Burnett to the same effect, and if you can arrange the matter along these lines l will be on hand l leave for south Alabama to- morrow but will be back the first of the week. With best wishes, l am, sincerely yours,
 70. ". UNDERWOOD"
 The schedules on the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis are such as to assure MT. Underwoods visit and there is no doubt but what a record breaking crowd will be on hand to hear this distinguished statesman. One of the first Underwood clubs in the state was formed in Albertville dur ing the pre-convention period and Mir Underwood has a large number of friends here who are anxious to hear him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
BANCROFT ENTERS
 PLEA OF NOT GUILTY

New Orleans. September 2o.-John Ban croft, the English saler, arrested as an accomplice of Howard Edwards in the holdup of the Louisville and Nashville train September 4, pleaded not guilty when arraigned yesterday before United States Commissioners Browne. He has been held pending his hearing. Edwards. whose wounds received when Engineer Baer cap tured him, were expected to prove fatal, has about recovered, and will soon be re- moved from the hospital to the parish prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
SECOND SERVICE IN
 NEW SYNAGOGUE Jewish Temple at Tuscaloosa
 Completed BROWN VISITS Y. M. C. A. Epworth League of Methodist Church Elects Officers-Missionary Meet ing-U. s. Troops Coming
 to Alabama Fair
BROWN VISITS Y. M. c. A.

Tuscaloosa. September 20.-(Special.)- The Jewish people of Tuscaloosa have organized a congregation and held their second service on the beginning of Tom Kippur The service was conducted to- night by Emanuel Block and the address was delivered by Isador Sperling, his sub ject being Spiritual Reunion" The Jews worship in a temple of their own for the first time in Tuscaloosa having re- modelled a dwelling on Broad street for the purpose. The congregation has or ganized with the following officers: Pres ident A Holczstein; treasurer, L Green; secretary, H. C. Goodman.
 Epworth League Officers
 The Epworth League of the Methodist church has elected its officers for the year as follows: President ". G. Echols: first vice president, Miss Katie Belle Harrison second vice president, Miss Louise Cooper; third vice president, Miss Eliza Long: fourth vice president, Miss Adele Harrison: secretary, Miss Kirtis Parr; assistant secretary, Miss Virginia Hale; treasurer Sam Jackson; Epworth Era agent, Miss Olive Hanson The league at Tuscaloosa has a membership of over 2e0 and at the last meeting of the state convention won the banner.
 Rev. Wyatt Brown Speaks
 The Rev. Wyatt Brown of Mobile is making 8 visit to the Young Mems Chris tian association at the university and on Thursday night delivered an address to the students on Bible study. He spoke against tonight on the theme 'The Heart of Politics.
 Missionary Meeting
 The Woman's Missionary union of the Tuscaloosa County Baptist association is holding it's annual meeting with the Mon nish Memorial church. The attendance Is excellent and interesting meetings are being held.
 Troops at Fair
 The West Alabama Fair association has concluded arrangements with Troop c, Eleventh cavalry, United States army, to spend a week in Tuscaloosa during the West Alabama Fair, which opens on October r. The troop will march from Chickamauga and will arrive in Tusca- loosa October f. It will be in Birming ham on September 30.
 Located in Virginia
 Will Cain, wanted for skipping his bond, has been brought back to Tuscaloosa county by Deputy Thompson, who located his man in Lebanon, Va. Cain is charged with grand larceny.
 Novel Lectures
 pr. Frederick D. Losey, professor of public speaking at the university, de- livered the first of a series of lectures on "The Novel; before the Quakers on Thursday afternoon, September 19. This club, composed of young women, has taken up the study of The Novel'' for the season and has engaged Dr. Iosey for a series of nine lectures. the first being on 'rhe Novel as a Literary Spe- cies." He will next discuss Pamela"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
ALFONSO'S VISIT
 ID BE IMPORTANT

Madrid, Spain, September 2o-The api preaching visit of King Alfonso, accom- panied by Premier Canalajes and Foreign Minister Priete,. to Paris, declares La Correspon dencia de Espana today, will be of international importance. It will be devoted to strengthening the Franco Spanish friendship along economic poltl ieal and military lines. Spain's new navy which is now being increased will seryd as a basis, the organ says. for thd spanish contention that she is able td offer material support to the triple en3 tente either in the Mediterranean or iI the Atlantic in the event of an Euro pean conflict, besides guarding Ashanti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21

to the special session of the legislature that this enactment be repealed.
 Retrenehment is much in the governoi5s thoughts these days and he is devislne numerous plans by which the state car save its funds. Were it not for the fact that this appropriation of S27,000 is provid- ed for out of the general fund, Governor 0'Neal would probably declare that tue money. was not available for future use
 It is probable that when the legislature assemblies he will also recommend that the fair appropriation of $20000 annually be taken off the statutes, as the governor believes that this appropriation nlis It d ,t be saved to the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
GUIDON RETURNED
 TO RICHMOND BLUES

New Haven. Conn.,, September 20-When the Richmond Light Infantry Blues of Richmond, Va, who are in the city as the guests of the Second company, gov ernors foot guard, leave for their homes tomorrow, they will carry back with them a guidon of Virginia command captured by a New Haven soldier in the civil war when the federal troops entered Richmond.
 The gudon bears the seal of Virginia IL was presented to the Blues by Governor Baldwin himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
QUIET PREVAILS IN
 STREET GAR STRIKE

Duluth. Minn., September 2o-Quet pre- vailed in Superior today. The police and sheriff are on the alert and the fire com panies are relied upon to disperse with water any crowds the police cannot scat ter.
 In Duluth strike breakers today were noticed eiving money to the strikers. The strike breakers profess sympathy with the old employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21

Closed tight as a drum to- day on account of Jewish holi- day, but after 6 p. m. "Sat. Mite" you'll need no can opener to get in. Nine men will be here shaking as if they had the fever-shaking New Orleans Gin Fizzes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
MUSIC AND FREE ACTSAT STATE FAIR Three Different Bands Will
 Be on the Grounds FIREWORKS 5000 Worth of Powder Burned in Each Display-Aviators Even
 More Famous Than Those
 of Last Year
NIGHTLY FIREWORKS

With it's matchless aggregation of free acts, musical programme ana other amusements, the Alabama State Fair this year is going to be every thing it claims to be--the best fair in the south.
 Nineteen of the best free acts ob- tainable have been booked and the choosing of them shows remarkable judgment on the part of the officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
To Exterminate Pirates

Hong Kong, September 20.-A Portu- guese force today left Macao, the Portu- guese dependency in China, seeking to surround Colewan. an island, and pi- ratical stronghold, which on former oc- casions has been the scene of severe fighting. The Macao and Canton govern ments have agreed to employ their joint forces in the extermination of piracy, now in full sway on the Canton river estuary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
Knox Sails Today

Tokio. Japan, September 20.-After a breakfast tomorrow with Premier Salon ii and a dinner at Yokohama rendered by the American colony there Secre- tary of State Knox of the United States
 who attended the funeral of the late Emperor Mutsuhito as the ambassador extraordinary, with his, suite. will sail for home. He was the guest of honor at dinner given tonight by Baron Eiichi Shibusawa, a prominent Japanese econ omist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-21
FARMERS ID HOLD COTTON FOR 15CTS. Talladega Union Holds
 Meeting Thursday MURDERER IS IN JAIL School Children in Talladega Will Be Encouraged to Plant Plat of
 Ground for Demonstration
 Purposes

Talladega, September e0.--lSpepal)-- The farmers of Talladega county propose to get fifteen cents for their cotton This was the declaration at a representative meeting of the Farmers union held in the city yesterday afternoon. The promoters of the plan have succeeded in getting a rate covering storage and insurance, if stored in a Talladega warehouse-the rate being $3.30 to cover the entire cost for six months. The union plans to visit all the counties of the cotton uelt fin this state, and where there are warehouse fa- cilities, to have this rate agreed upon. A large number of farmers came forward and pledged themselves to a holding movement, until the agreed price is reached-15 cents per pound having been named by the national organization.
 Interest Young in Crcps
 At the farmers meeting in this city yes- terday d committee, composed cf George T. McElderry. W. M. Henley and County Commissioner shrdlu cmfwyp cmfwyp D Demonstrator W. r. Coller was appointed to hold a meeting at every school house in the county for the purpose of induc. ing every pupil to plant splat of ground for demonstration purposes. Talks will be made at these meetings by practical speakers. showing how plants grow. how the soil is made fertile, and how the wealth of the land can be extracted frorn the ground Nearly one hundred boys in this county already belong to corn clubs.
 Alleged Murderer in Jail
 The principal actor in sensational kill ing at the Model barber shop in this city, last spring, Is in jail Tom Bowen, charged with murder of James Durham, was given a preliminary trial . few days after the homicide, and he made bond going from Taladega to Anniston. The recent grand jury indicted Bowen for murder in the first degree, an offense not bailable. Bowen was again arrested an1 lodged in jail on yesterday.
 5000 Attend Services
 Three thousand people attended the last service of the Bob Jones meeting Thurs day evening at the warehouse. Many went away because of inability to find seats.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-02
Cotton Tariff Revision.

President Taft transmitted to con-
gress the tariff boards report on the
cotton schedule with the recommenda
ton that that section of the tariff law
be taken up with view to rev sion
and reductions in the rates of duty.
The president advises congress that
the boards Investigations have shown
that the duties on cotton yarns are
two and three times in excess of the
difference of the cost of production in
the United States and abroad. Duties
imposed because of finishing process
es are in excess of the difference in
the extra cost due to finishing, and are
often in excess of the total domestic
cost of finishing. President Taft asks
a deficiency appropriation of $50, 900
for the board to continue its work in
April, May and June, and congress
is urged to further continue life of
board that it may prosecute investi-
tions of the metal, leather, chemical
and schedules it has directed. Message
is comprehensive summary of the
findings of the board. As in its re-
port on the woolen schedule and pulp
and paper schedule the board makes
no recommendations and suggests no
duties in its review of very complex
subject.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-02
DUEL TN CHURCH.
Fatal Pistol Battle Occurs In a
House of Worship.

Adolph Goldman, recently released
from San Quertin prison. was killed,
and R. w. Snow, former mayor of
Oakland, Cal, was desperately shot
in fight in the assembly rooms of
the First Congregational church of
that city.
Only the sexton, Charles F. Lewis
and Mrs. F. Cassidy were witnesses,
the congregation expected for prayer
meeting not having arrived
The fight was the outcome of an en-
nifty dating back to the time Snow
was elected mayor. in 1899. Previ
ously the men had been the best OF
friends
Some years ago Goldman shot the
former mayor after quarrel in San
Francisco and was sentenced to five
years in the penitentiary after long
legal attic in which evidence was ad-
duced besmirching the character of
both men
Witnesses say Snow was the first to
enter the church and was followed in
few moments by Goldman, who sat
down across the aisle from him.
First intimation of trouble was
when Goldman attacked Snow, slash
ing him with razor. While Snow
was endeavoriug to defend himself
Goldman drew a revolver and fired
one shot.
Snow dropped to his knees and in
that position fred, the bullet striking
Goldman in the chest and causing him
to fall. Mr.. Snow staggered to his
feet and fired twice more, both bullets
finding their mark.
Goldman fired from his recumbent
position, the bullet striking Snow in
the head, but the latter managed to
fire again. the bullet piercing the head
of the other man and causing instant
death.