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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
700 BALES ARE SOLD
 AT CHILDERSBURG
Concerted Effort Being Made to Reduce Crop for 1912-Business
 ImprOvements

I Childersburg, February 12.-(Special l. Since the price of cotton has gone ur | to 10 cents per pound there have been about zoo bales sold at Childersburg, | though some large farmers are still hold ing for higher prices. The warehouse here has been full and overfiowng since early last fall and it has only been with in the last few days that the building would hold all the cotton on hand. concerted effort to reduce the cot ton acreage for Talladega county for the season of 1912 is being made, as the farmers and business men all realize that another bumper crop would mean ruin ous prices to the cotton growers By February 10, 1911, there had been several cars of fertilizers shipped to Childers- burg but up to this time not one car has arrived this year, and it Is the gen erai opinion that not more than half the usual amount of guano will be sold here this season.
 M J. Cliett is making extensive inn provements to his store building here.
 MT. T. J. Powell is erecting & brick building on Peace street, which he will occupy as a drug store when completed. The building will be one of the hand somest in the city and will have plate glass front.
 The Gross x Ogletree Mercantile com pany, incorporated, has opened for busi- ness in the new 75 foot front brick build ing on the corner of Church and Peace streets, which has just been completed by W. B. Finn.
 McLane Triton. Jr, president of the First National bank of Pell City. and who is also chairman of the board of directors of the First National bank of Childersburg, was in the city Friday.
 Childersburg has enjoyed three very pretty recitals given at the public school building by the c. B. Best musical course this winter The last of these was rem dered recently and was well attended.
 The business of the First National bank of Chidersburg is growing rapidly. This institution is fast becoming one of the most important factors in the develop ment of this part of Talladega county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
Republicans Elect Delegates

Atlanta, February 12.-Republican of the Fifth congressional district met here today and elected ]. J. Martin and William r. Penn as delegates to tho republican national convention, to be held at Chicago. They were instructed to vote for President Taft for the pres idential nomination. The state eonven- ton will be held here on Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
OIL AND GAS FOUND
 ON JACKSON FARM
Find-StevensOn May Build Sys- tenn of WaterwOrks

Stevenson, February 12.-(Special)- Capitalists from New York and oil ex- perts from other places have been here examining the oil and gas recently found on the farm of MT. Michael Kimberly a few miles from Stevenson, but as yet nothing definite has been given out for publication.
 It is thought by those familiar with the oil fields of Beaumont. Tex, that this find of oil is very valuable, but 1t is un- derstood that MT Wimberly has not con- sented for the Standard oil to bore in his wen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

nent corners of the downtown district, since 1886. The new edifce is wing of 12 story office building. erected by the congregation and bearing the name of the Grand Avenue temple. The audi torium of the church will seat 15oo peo- pie. The church has one of the largest pipe organs in the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

An ordinance has been passed by the city council and approved by Mayor J. K. Shofner authorizing an election on the dth of March to determine whether the town of Stevenson shall issue bonds to the amount of $li50o to construct a sys- tenn of waterworks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
MEMORIAL TO BE
 ] ERECTED IN ST. CLAIR
Memory of Wearers of the Gray

Ashville, February 12.-(Special)- a meeting of the Confederate soldiers and sailors, who went to the war from the county Of St. Clair. at Odenville on July f, 1911 among other things it was re- solved. That suitable monument be erected in the county of St. Clair for the memory of those who fought so galantly in this war, and that the chairman of the meeting appoint committee of twelve to draw plans and raise money for said monument and report at the next meet ing of the Confederate soldiers.
 The chairman, John w. Inzer, of Ash vile, has named the following to com pose this committees Jesse A. Collins, Watt T. Brown. Noah A. Hood, Gardner Greene, A. w. Woodall, w. T. Hodges, R T. Nunnally, Jesse Reyes, William Chandler, Mrs. Sumpter Cogswell and the Misses Minnie Woodall and Alice Eea- son.
 The preliminary trial of D. s. Mccain and Win and Cleveland Campbell who are held for the murder of Jacob Lutes end wife, will be heard before Judge James l.. Herring on the 2oth of this month
 The gin and mill here owned by J. H. Frazier has been sold to Messrs. R. J. Dodd and Marvin Sheffield for the sum of sf5o0 The name will hereafter be known as the Ashville Gin and Milling company. Only recently had MT. Frazier installed complete ginning outfit of the most up to date type and now as Dodd and Sheffield have bought the mill more machinery will be added, making it the best of it's kind in the county.
 John Hamilton has purchased the Old Rowan place. which is owned by q MT Gresham, for the consideration of $l700
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

The Atlas Manufacturing company. a moving picture concern of St, Louis, has sworn out a warrant for the arrest of Al. Friedman, operator and assistant manager of the Jesse James pictures, on a charge of embezzement Friedman disappeared from Huntsville Friday aft ernoon half an hour before the show
 was scheduled to begin. The company
 claims that Friedman has not remitted
 receipts of the show since early in Jan
 uary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

Capt Samuel Blackwell, candidate for congressman from the Eighth district, has brought his campaign into Madison county, the home of Judge Richardson. He spoke at the county court house Sat urday and repeated his platform, which provides for building of roads by the United States government, repeal of the law permitting shipment of liquors from a wet state into a dry state, tax on incomes, and election of United States senators by direct vote and continued improvement of the Tennessee river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

w. Montgomery from the county. The committee then adopted strong resolu- tions favorable to the candidacy of oscar w. Underwood for President, and rec commended that delegates sent from Ala bama to the national convention be in- structed to vote for Underwood first, last and all the time.
 The committee also passed strong reso- lutions favorable to the candidacy of Will liam Richardson ofs this district for re- election to Congress and pledged him their hearty support. These resolutions were adopted unanimously.
 The candidacy of Mayor Fred Wall of Athens for Congress from the state at large was given unanimous indorsement by the committed, which resolution com mended his candidacy to the democratic voters of the state at large.
 The meeting was entirely harmonious and largely attended. The committee then adjourned until Friday, April ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

Mrs. w. R. MeWlliams, wife of Dr.
 William R. McWilllams, died at the home of MT. and Mrs. James D. Gordon here
 last night after a short illness with pneu- monia The immediate cause of her death
 was heart failure, superindueed by her weakened condition. She was a daughter of the lamented John T. Tanner, was a native of Athens and had resided here all her life. She was 63 years of age. She leaves a husband, her aged mother, Mrs. Susan O. Tanner. and d sister, Mrs. Carter of Dallas, Tex. Many friends sympathize with her mother and husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

Visiting ministers who are here at tending the conference of Presbyterian Sunday school missionaries filled the pulpits of nearly every centrally located protestant church in Huntsville yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
WILL
 PROBE ALL RUMORS Republicans Meet in Hunts
 vile Next Week BLACKWELL SPEAKS
Serious Charge Preferred Against a Motion Picture 0perator-Yisit- ing Ministers Fill Pulpits in
 Huntsville Sunday

Huntsville, February .-(Special,) Be cause of rumors that have been in circu- lation of the alleged Illegal use of money by candidates in paying the poll taxes of persons whose interest in public af- fairs does not prompt them to pay their own tax, the Madison county democratic executive committee has adopted reso- luton pledgng the committee indivldu- ally and collectively to an investigation of the rumors with a view of ascertain ing the truth. The rumors have been so persistent, it is claimed, that great dis credit has been reflected upon the demo- cratic party and if there Is any truth to them, steps will be taken for prosecut- ing the guilty parties.
 The committee has adopted a resolu- ton providing that the whole county vote for the nomination of county com missioners. Heretofore the nomination of commissioners has been left to the voters in each district The recent action of the commissioners abolishing the office of county treasurer has been called into question and Attorney General Brickell will be asked to pass on the natter Sev- eral candidates desire to run for treasur- erer if it is found that the office is still legally in existence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

The teachers of Madison county have organized themselves into the Madison County Teachers association and the fol- lowing officers have been elected for the year: A. S. Hodges of Gurley, presi- dent; R. P. Ivy of Huntsville, secretary and treasurer; A. w. Hodges, F. M. White, J. E. Parks, Miss Hattie Thurston and Miss Minnie Burrell, programme committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

The Madison county republican execu- tive committee has called a delegated county convention to meet in the city hall in this city on February "A for the pur- pose of electing delegates to the state and district conventions. The republicans will probably nominate candidates for several of the county offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

Superintendent Samuel R. Butler, Clar- endon Davis and R. S. McCrary have made engagements at three points in Madison county this week to speak in the interest of the organization of boys corn clubs. The county commissioners have offered purse of $50 to the boy raising the best acre of corn in Madison county this year, one bank here has offered a similar prize and it is probable that numerous other prizes will be put up by the banks and other mercantile houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

James c. Mcdonald, former justice of the peace in this precinct. has entered the race for judge of the inferior criminal court. There are now four candidates; Judge Archie Mcdonnell, the present in- cumbent; Ben P. Hunt, J. W. B. flaw kins and Jas C. Mcdonald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

A telegram has been received by rela- tives in this city announcing the death of Fleming J. Weaver, formerly of Hunts ville, in Rosedale Miss. He was a brother of Miss Minnie Weaver. The body will probably be brought to Huntsville for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13
BARNDESTROYEDBY |. FIRE IN HUNTSVILLE
 Two Horses and Twelve Mules Burned to Death
 DIES IN MISSISSIPPI
Madison Commissioners Offer Prize to Boy Raising Best Acre of Corn. Mcdowell in Race for Judge
 of Inferior Criminal Court

Huntsville, February 2-(Special.) 1.-The large barn of the Huntsville Transfer company Thos. N. McAllister manager. was destroyed by fire early this morning and twelve, mules and two horses were burned to death. The barn was located on Steele street. Five mules managed in some way to escape from the burning structure.
 The blaze started in the hay loft and before aid was available, the building had fallen in on the imprisoned animals. Ten tons of hay, several trucks and drays and a large quantity of harness and equipment was burned The loss is about 5000, insured for soOo0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-13

M J. Cliett is making extensive im- provements to his store building here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-12
Latest American Fashions
BY CORA MOORE.

Wouldn't this be a pretty way TO make
up your new broadc.oth? 1t looks dread
fully mysterious, but just let me tell you
how easily it can be done. Cut the waist
by plain pattern that has sleeves in
one with the body. and an opening down
the center front; lay the pattern on the
goods so that there is enough material
projecting beyond the center opening to
allow of the diagonal extension which
runs up TO the opposite side of the neck
and cut off the lower part of the front
opening so that the diagonal line is I'M
broken from neck to belt. Fill in the
opening with bright embroidery or bro
cade. The back is plain. Cut the skirt
by a plain, gored pattern and gather 1t
evenly at the waist. The draping in baen
of the left knee is optional. Cut out
material for the pannier effect curved
slightly downward in back. and have 1t
extend from the point where the waist
material is drawn away from the center
and tucked under the belt. This Will
give the desired coattail effect Gather
evenly all around the back and pun up
the lower edge under a band of fur. Cut
out either side of the front of the
skirt proper little curved section and
fill I'm with the embroidery or brocade to
match the waist. OF course, the skirt
material need not continue under the
pannier: in fact, that would be too bulky.
SO have the upper part which is covered
by the pannier of some lightweight
lining Finish the round neck and three
quarter-length sleeves with fur.
This in chalk blue brOadclOth. with
silver buttons and brocade and bands of
skunk. would be most effective.
Vests are rather frequently seen this
winter, and those which in their con-
struction suggest shirt front, are the
prettiest example of the mode. The
tiny buttons they are trimmed with
greatly enhance their attra ctiveness and
are usually of self material or metal.
Did YOU ever know what a piquant
Partisan touch Is gained by combining
turquoise blue with lavender? 1t was
noticed on quaint lavender and white
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-12
The Housekeeper's Corner

Brushes for the kitchen are curiously
neglected in the preparation of a bride s
outfit for her new home. There are girls
who religiously collect all sorts OF pots
and pans in order to have a we'll fitted
kitchen, but to brushes they give never
a thought Or, if they do, they think
lOng-handled sweeping brush and a
scrubbng brush constitute the necessary
household equipment.
Not at all. OF course, it is quite pos
sible to make brushes ''adapta le''-only
the chances are that a brush used for
the wrong purpose will cease to be any
good for the right one.
Every housewife should have a good
collection of brushes-of all sorts and
sizes-three longhandled sweeping brush
es-twO hard bristle and one soft. This
prevents the same hard brush being used
for outdoor and indoor sweeping. 1t Is
we'll too. to have a hard and soft short
handled sweeping brush for sweeping out
corners of rooms and passages.
Special furniture brushes of a particu-
larry useful order have just been put on
the. market. They have a fiat, broad
brush at one end for general furniture
brushing, while at the other end Is a.
long-pOinted brush which is splendid for
pushing into awkward corners of uphol-
gterv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-12
Striking Evening Wraps.

Draped effects and cutaway fronts
are the prominent features of new
wraps They are also gorgeous in
eoloring and materials, some of the fab
rics being metallic brocades in silks and
velvets. embossed velvet. chiffon plush
and velvet, brocaded satin, charmeuse.
seal velour. plain velvet and broadcloths.
Light colors are prominent, as are also
the shades which show the oriental infiu-
ence such as the Persian blues, the soft
duh reds. rich old gold. royal purple and
striking effects in black and white.
Evening coats developed in black char
meuse velOurs. velvet, or plush are lined
with pompa dour silks or brocades in pas
tel shades. or in white. Some attractive
models are a combination of charmeuse
and brocaded velvet. The charmeuse is
used for the upper section of the coat
with a wide graduated band of brocaded
velvet as "a finish at the bottom edge.
Revers and deep cuffs are made of the
figured velvet To match
Some Of the smartest broadcloth even
ing coats have trimmings of fur in white
gray or black fox. skunk. mole or Hud-
seal Large shawl collars and deep
cuffs of fur are seen on some models
while other models are trimmed with mar
row bands of fur around the collar, cuffs
and revers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-12
The Best Cough Syrup Is
Easily Made at Home
Costs Little and Acts Quickly.
Money Refunded II Ii Fails.

This recipe makes a pint OF
cough syrup. and saves you about
$500 as compared with ordinary
cough remedies 1t Stops obsti-
nate coughs-even whooping cough
in hurry, and is splendid for
sore lungs, asthma. Group, hoarse-
ness and other throat troubles.
Mix one pint OF granulated sugar
with I2 pint of warm water, and
J, stir for minutes. Put 2K ounces
of Pinex (hfty cents WORTH in a
pint bottle, and add the Sugar
Syrup.
This takes right hold OF a cough
and gives almost instant relief 1t
stimulates the appetite, and is
slightly laxative-both excellent
features.
Pinex. as perhaps you know, is
compound of Norway white pine
extract. rich in guaiacol and the
other natural healing pine elements
No other preparation will do the
work of Pinex in this recipe, al
( though strained honey can be used
instead of the sugar syrup, If de-
( sired.
This plan has often been imi-
! tated. but the old successful for
J mula has never been equaled
A guaranty of absolute satisfac-
} ton, or money promptly refunded,
J goes with this recipe Your drug
! gist has Pinex, or will get it for
you. If not, send to The Pinex
Co, Fl Wayne, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-12
Last Minute Gifts.
BY ELIZABETH LEE.

Whatever our intentions may have been
in regard to having the Christmas pres
ents We intend to make all ready before
the holiday rush begins. there will surely
be quite a number of women who find
the best intentions in the world cannot
be carried out and SO are compelled to
look around and perhaps buy something
not at all to their taste, but because it
is all they can afford.
Others have no time to look for nov
elites which they might get up them
selves at half the price of the bought ar
ticles, and so are content to copy the
usual pincushion, pillow top, bureau
scarf, etc, Of the conventional gift or
der, which is lacking entirely in original
ity, of course. Persons finding them
selves in this predicament will then be
glad to hear about dainty little novelties
which are simple to make and at very
little cost.
For instance, a new idea in a fan bag,
to take one OF the tiny six or seven inch
fans and the handkerchief. The shape
is best described as being long. narrow
heart. the widest part forming the mouth
of the bags. Two pieces the same size
are sewn together and a hem finished
with a drawstring for ribbon is set In at
the top. The decoration is a tiny wreath of
chiffon rosebuds and their leaves, the
kind that comes by the yard. The ma
terials used are the soft satins in plain
colors, and one of the marabou-edged
fans costing % cents is slipped inside.
This makes a suitable present for any
girl or young woman. In fact, the bag
is called the high school bag. | suppose
because it comes in useful for their little
affairs.
matrOn, young or otherwise. will ap-
preciate an apron that is very novel and
Christmassy looking.
The apron is OF sheer white lawn and
of goOdly size. The straight lower
edge is finished with deep hem and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-12
Dark Versus Light Furs.

1t seems odd that so few should realize
that dark furs are much more becoming
than light. that is. to the average woman.
Sable, mink, black fox, make her COM
plexion look at its very best, whereas err
mine. white fox, miniver and squirrel
have exactly the contrary effect
The newest way of wearing the stole Is
to put the middle of it on in front, pass
the ends over the shoulders, crossing
them at the back and bringing them for
ward under the arms Even fur capes
with their rounded or pointed backs are
worn in this fashion, certainly very warm
and comfortable. though slightly unortho-
dox
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Ostrich Feathers.

Ostrich feathers are being disposed in
many ways. more or less unusual. on Ger
tain other of the newest hats. Sometimes
they curve out quite suddenly from under
the brim ON one side, and in other in
stances they encircle the crown, and then
stretch out beyond the couture for quite
a long distance at the back.
Yet another variety of chapeau is ar
ranged with a soft bent crown in chiffon
velvet, a broad brim OF brocade, with
raised designs in plush on a crepe de
chine ground, and one long ostrich feath-
er standing perfectly erect in 'front.' These
hats. with full velvet crowns and brims
of brocade, look particularly smart when
they are chosen in black and trimmed
with ostrich feathers in some vivid shade
of orange. emerald green or cerise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-12

set of blacklead brushes is under
present housing arrangements, absolutely
necessary. In respect of the cooking
stove. it is wise to have special brush
for cleaning it with.
Where there is lot of plate Or silver
stuff brushes must be kept for cleaning
it-a couple. at least. one for applying the
J owder and one for polishing the metal.
Brushes for this purpose should be OBJ
tanned from jeweler.
VI least two brushes will be required to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-12

used for girdleS on frocks of crepe de
chine, satin charmeuse and mousseline de
Sole
A fashion novelty is the colored wool
rose on the muff
Many of the new tailored suits are fin
ished with piping
The new corsage bouquet is a compact
bunch of red berries.
The small hat and the large muff are
fashions fancy this season.
Some of the long Russian blouse tunics
over plain velvet are of fine ribbed gauze
and velvet printed in bright shades.
The small turbans of white fox simply
trimmed with single flower are being
worn by many Parisiennes.
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the top is gathered into a lace beading
belt threaded with scarlet ribbon

The trimming consists of a broad band
OF holly ribbon running diagonally from
the belt to the hem. The ribbon is cut
even with the edges of the apron and the
raw edges Of the ribbon covered with a
narrow lace beading. threaded with mar
row scarlet ribbon (baby), tied into loops
and ends at their termination.
Give a man a linen case for his shirts
ample In size and without elaboration. He
will then probably find a use for it be-
cause it will be practical.
Take linen, white or a color as pre-
ferred, and cut an envelope large enough
to take the shirts
Sew the sides and round off or point the
flap. Hem this and cover the stitches
with briar stitch in a color. Work a
large initial in the point of the flap aid
see that the latter falls over we'll. Men
do not want to bother with a button and
buttonhole Fifty cents or less in money
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and couple Of hours industry will pro-

Baby's mother will like a new kind of
feeding apron for her offspring. and in
time baby will love it. 1t is shaped like
a little kimono with sleeves, but closing
in the back. At the neck the material is
reinforced to create bib.
The decoration is on the skirt or front
of the apron. The garment l saw was
of white linen, with lots of little pigs cut
from pink cambria and stitched on. I'm
derenath the rhyme was worked in out
line stitch. with black fasO cotton: This
little pig went to market" etc.