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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
THORSBY INSTITUTE {.
 GROWING RAPIDLY

Thorsby, September 17-(Special.--- Thorsby institute opened Tuesday with double the number enrolled any first day in the history of the school. Under Prof. S. M Herbert, the new principal, there has been marked improvement in many ways. The rooms at the girls dormitory have been painted and much better furnished. new dormitory for boys is under construction. W Water has been put In the buildings. and modern sanitary arrangements are being ip- stalled.
 A farm of 20 acres has been purchased partly for demonstration work and part ly to afford work for worthy students who need to earn all or part of their expenses. Telephones will be placed in all the buildings and connected with the local telephone system. The principal speaker at the opening exercises was Dr. J. Fraser Orr, from the state de- partment of health, who gave a very interesting and practical talk in his lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
ANDALUS|ANS FAIL
 ID SEE GOVERNOR
Came in Behalf of Judge Parks, a Candidate for
 Supreme Bench

Montgomery, September T.-(Speeial)--
 delegation composed of representatives If the bar of Andalusia and Covington
 ounty came to Montgomery today to ee Governor O'Neal in behalf of Judge Iv. l.. Parks of Andalusia. who is can Eidate for associate justice of the su- breme court to succeed the late Judge R. T. Simpson.
 The delegation did not see the gov | rnor, however, for the executive was Ia attendance on the meeting of the board bf trustees of the University of Ala bama at Tuscaloosa. Extreme regret |vas expressed by every member Of the delegation over the fact that the gov krnor was absent, for they had strong Bppeal to make in behalf of Judge Parks. Ind they declared that they came pre- barred to present the executive with the Etrongest possible Inducements in ad- Iocacy of Judge Parks candidacy. The following well known lawyers of f-ovington county composed the delega- ion: L. H. Brassell. solicitor of the city eourt of Andalusia; Judge J. M. Rob- |son of the probate court; Judge A. l.. Ranking of the city court of Andalusia Nv. H. Alhritton, Ed T. Albritton, Give Reid, J. W. Prestwood, Allen Crenshaw bnd A. whally.
 The delegation left for Andalusia this b fternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
TENNESSEE MILL
 CO. PLANT BURNED Mill Largest in the South, Employs 300 Hands.
 Loss $400,0O0

Chattanooga, September IT. The plant of the Tennessee Mill company located at Estill Springs. on the Nashville, Chat tanooga and St. Louis railway, was totally destroyed by fire today. entailing a loss estimated at s4ooooo. with only about &C., GOO insurance. The fire. which started in one of the boiler rooms about 8 o'clock this morning, was beyond control of the fire fighters. Engines were rushed to the scene from Nashville and Winchester, but the water supply of Esrtll Springs being deficient. the engines could mako no headway against the spread of the flames, and the immense plant was soon In ruins.
 The mill was the largest in tine south, having a capacity of 25O0 barrels of flour day and employing 300 hands. There is practically no other industry in the town and many families will be left without means of support.
 Manager R. J. Riddle at once began work of relief among his employees.
 The plant of the Tennessee Mill conl- pany supplied a great many southern and northern cities. an1 it's destruction will cause a great deal of inconvenience in several sections of l. country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
RAGLAND

Pell City, September 17.-(Special )-The 0 municipal election held at Ragland yes- terday was one of the most spirited of any held in the county. There being two separate and distinct tickets fin the field. the party line, however. not being drawn. The following officers were elected: For mayor, J. A. Thomas; for aldermen, C.. N. Wiley. J. C. Swafford, J. ]. Woods, c. G. Davis and J. B. Simmons.
 The sensation furnished as a result of the election was the defeat of Senator Walt T. Brown, capitalist, mine operator, philanthropist and state wide politician, for member of the board of aldermen. Senator Brown not being satisfied with the ticket that had qualified slated him a ticket, with himself as a candidate for alderman and called a mass meeting of the citizens and had his ticket indorscd by this body, together with the prohi- bitionists of the town through the chan. mel of the church.
 The liquor question was injected in the campaign unnecessarily by the senator and as a result his entire ticket was de- feated, including himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
REV. DICKINSON, JR.,
 TO BE ORDAINED

The ordination of the Rev. Alfred j.. Dickinson Jr., will be held at o'clock this morning at the First Baptist church. |Dr. Blackwelder will preside and offer ! he ordaining prayer. Dr. Anderson will breach the ordination sermon and Dr. Preston Blake will deliver the Bible and |,harge to the young minister. Special music for the occasion will be delivered by the church choir.
 MT. Dickinson Is Birmingham boy,
 educated In the public schools of the pity, at the Marion Military Institute
 land the University of Alabama and the University of Chicago. He Is now pursu- bng theological studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at Louis
 ville, Ky. He goes to resume his studies
 on October l. Mir Dickinson is the oldest
 son of Dr. A. J. Dickinson, pastor of the First Baptist church. The public is invited to attend the ordination this morn- dng
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
M. FORCHHEIMER
 PASSES AT MOBILE

Mobile. September 17.-(Special)-Man- uel Forchheimer. head of the wholesale grocery house of M. Forchhemer 6 Co.,. of this city, died this afternoon at 5 o'clock at the age of S7. MT. Porch heimer was in business here nearly 62 years, and his house did large trade. being especially we'll known in Central America. Up to few weeks ago MT Forchhemer was on the streets every day. He was remarkably active octo- Genarian, and he always regarded nm- brellas as unnecessary. If 1t rained when he wnted to go out he would brave the falling water with no other pro- tection than coat and hat. He Is sur vived by large family.
 Several of his sons are members of the firm of which he was the senior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
FURTHER RETURNS FROM
 THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

citizens of Jasper the last week in July No opposition ticket was put out except Tor mayor and A. B. Legg who ran against J. M. Phillips. was defeated by 205 to 50.
 These newly elected officers, with the exception Of recorder, are to serve with out compensation. This was the platform adopted by the citizens before the men were nominated for office and all the nominees agreed to that plank of the plat form before the mass meeting of the citizens. Several other important planks were incorporated in the platform and the officers elected have pledged them- selves To do their best to bring about the desired reforms of the citizens
 The purpose of asking the officers to serve without compensation for their serv- ice was to increase the city school fund so as to make the school entirely free throughout the school year. and to better conditions iE any other way where an expenditure of money would be an es- sentiaI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
GADSDEN

Gadsden, September 17.-(Special. )-Al- though the municipal election in Gads- den was cut and dried, there were sev- eral warm campaigns in surrounding towns. Only 3O7 votes were cast here, J. II. Holcombe being elected mayor, and J. c. Tolson. president of the council. In Alabama City. Dr. D. A. Burns de- feated w. T. McCord for mayor, the latter having been the incumbent for four years. Tn Attalla, NJ M. Russell was elected mayor over L. F.. Harrison and c. R. Vincent. Perhaps the warm est contest was at Boaz, where several fsticuffs took place as the result of the election. D. A. Morton received S6 votes and w H. Bartlett S4 votes for mayor. H. NJ. Cornelius was chosen mayor of Altoona: A. E. Hawkins, mayor of AL bertville; J. l.. Burke, mayor of Gunters- vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
JACKSONVILLE

Anniston, September 17.-(Special. )-The official report of the Jacksonville city election for mayor and councilmen was received here today, in which Dave Good lette defeated the present mayor, Horace Stevenson, by H votes. The election was a warm one and there were several en- counters which came near to becoming fist fights. The suing of pr. Rowan of H. L. Stevenson added fuel to the feeling of both sides. Stevenson has been mayor of Jacksonville ever s;nce the present generation can remember. He was de- feated some years ago by D. z. Goodlette the father of the man who was elected In this election. but he was at that time tax collector of the county and was ruled out The vote was as follows: Mayor, D. w. Goodlette 142. H. l.. Stevenson 95: for councilman, w. A. Farrell 1S7, E. J. Calli- well 160, D. o. Mccormick 40, George Floyd 137.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
BASEBALL FOR MONTGOMERY
 NEXT YEAR PROBLEMATICAL

Montgomery. September t7.--(Speeial J. Baseball for Montgomery for next year is not assured. This is the declaration of Richard Tillis. president of the Mon tgom- cry Baseball association, who has be- come tired of operating the club as los- ing proposition without anyone coming to his assistance. The club was a heavy loser this season and doubt is expressed that Montgomery will be in the Southern league next season.
 More than one person thinks that Little Rock will take over the club. Manager John Dobbs and all before the beginning of the 1913 season Little Rock has of- fered s20.0oo the price set by the Mont gomery Baseball association, but Mr. Tfl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
YORK

York, September 17.-(Special)--An cleo ton was held here Monday 10 elect a mayor and five councilmen for the next two years and on account of local mat ters considerable interest was taken in it. The old council was opposed hy a new set who called themselves the progres- sives and headed by H. J. Wallace for mayor was elected together with council men composed of R. D. Scott, c. J. Wise, Prof P. B. Pepper and H. l.. Holt, while the fifth place as councilman was tied between B. w. Lancaster, Ben R. Hill. c. B. Hightower and A. McAlpin.
 It is expected that the town will now take up the proper place that naturally belong to it from the advantages from all the railroads that run in here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
ONEONTA

Oneonta, September 17.-(Special. 1.-The municipal election in Oneonta yesterday passed off without any friction. There were two tickets for mayor and alder man J. W. Hughes and W. D. Cowden were candidates for mayor, and while the contention was made that there was no politics in it, still there was a republican and a democrat running for mayor. w. D. Cowden, democrat, and his ticket were elected by a majority of 22, as follows.
 For mayor, W. D. Cowden 72, J. w. Hughes 50; for aldermen, z. Bellah So, F. Cornelius 67, J. W. Robuck 65 J. R. Wooten 65, Frank Martin 30, E. L.. Void 46, J. c. Bynum 62, Tom Hood 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18

lis refused to sell. believing that condi- tions in Montgomery would get better. But they did not improve and 1912 was one of the biggest money losing years the club has had since it has been q member of the league.
 Baseball is by no means assured for Montgomery next season." said MT. TiI- lis in talking to newspaper men today. He would not comment further, but said that if the franchise is retained the park will be moved to Pickett Springs and the street cars will be operated on double tracks The city has agreed 70 build 4 bridge across the Central of Georgia tracks if the Montgomery Traction com- pany will build double tracks to Picket. Springs.
 and Traction company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
THORSBY

Thorsby, September 17.-(Special)-In the municipal election held in Thorsby on Monday, Jonathan Bice, the present mayor. was elected by a majority of seven votes over R. F. Mead. N. L. Carter, T. o. Johnson. Charles Howard, c. A. Pe- terson and w Fl. Williams were elected for councilmen. Only three of the quail flied voters of the town failed to vote. During the present term of Mayor Bice. the town has purchased and is now run ming the waterworks previously owned by a private concern which had failed to keep 1t going. A lighting system has also been installed and still the town is less in debt than at any time for the past ten years. Still there are lot of kickers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
GREAT FUTURE FOR THE
 UNIVERSITY ASSURED"-O'NEAL

University. September i7-tspecial) )-- Gov. Emmet O'Neal addressed the faculty and students of the University of Alabama this morning in the Morgan hall audi torium. Governor O'Neal complimented Dr. Denny on his efficient work in raising the number of students from 400 to 59D, and at the same time raising the univer sity standards. He said that the days or uncertainty had passed and that great future for the university was assured.
 O'Neal told of the states natural re- sources and the high position Alabaua
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
BAY ANNETTE

Bay Minette, September 17.-(Speeial.) )-- W. D. Stapleton was elected to serve his third term as mayor of Bay Minette at a city election held here yesterday. A complete change was made in the per- sonne of the board of aldermen and board Of school trustees and rapid ad- of the town is expected under the leadership of the new officers, who are comparatively young men with pro- gressive ideas The nominee will take office the first Monday in October.
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was beginning to occupy. This. the gov ernor said, vas only the beginning, and a great field was opening for the young men of the state. Leaders are going to be in demand and unless Alabamas na- tive sons come forward men from other states will It is not necessary for Ala bama men to seek futures in foreign lands.
 Governor O'Neal closed by saving that as long as he was in a position to help the university fl would be duty and pleasure for him to continue to help de- velop the usefulness and power of the institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Confession"

'"The Confession which will be seen on Friday and Saturday and Saturday matinee, at the Jefferson theatre, has created such a stir that all arrangements have been made with Samuel French, play agent in New York city, whereby this play will be produced in London next year. Previous to the play being pre- scented in New York city, the British manager saw the copyright performance in London February 3. They were so that they sent a representative to see the New York premier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
DECATURS

Decatur, September 7.-(Special.)-May or Henry A. Skeggs was reelected mayor of Decatur yesterday without opposition. He has been mayor of Decatur for the past 14 years.
 All of the members of the old board of aldermen were reelected, except w. E. Crawford. He was defeated by Sam Austin
 The election was a very quiet affair. Only 190 votes were boiled. The mayor and board of aldermen will be sworn in on the first Monday night in October.
 In New Dect -ur Mayor John Patterson was defeated for mayor by Robert H. Wolcott, MT. Wolcott's majority being 34 votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
LINEVILLE

Linevile. September r.-tspeciai.)-ln the municipal election held here yester- day for the purpose of eleeting mayor and aldermen for the town of Lineville for a term of two years Wyatt ]. Green de- feated his opponent R. H. Moon. for a number terms an alderman. oy a major ity of b votes.
 For alderman at-large James A. Smith defeated B. C. Bynum by majority of 15 votes. Tn ward 1 c. E. Smith won over B. w. Matthews by majority of S1 votes. In ward pr. c. P. Gay won over w. M. Davis by 15 votes. In ward s C. N. La nier won over R. D. Evans by i3 votes In ward 1 T. R. Bell won over B. Fl. Hayes by 10 votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL
 ROOM AT GREENVILLE

Greenvlle, September 17.-(Special.)- Resolutions were adopted at the last meeting of the Greenville Baptist Sundy school to build modern Sunday school room in connection with the present church building The Sunday school rooms will be equipped with the mod ern improvements to do up-to-date Sum day school work. Kitchen. ladies par lors and B. Y. P. l.. rooms will also be built in connection with the new ad- ditiou.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
New Worlds Record

yillacoublay. France, September IT, Georges Legagneux, French aeronaut. esta blshed a new worlds record for al- titude here today. His machine attained a height Of $500 meters. or iS,372 feet. The previous titleholder was Roland Garros. who In September ascended at Houigate, France, ana reached height of l6,2<0 feet in monoplans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
HAMILTON

Hamilton. September 17.-fSpeciaI)- )- In the municipal election held here Monday the following officers were elected for the coming two years: May or M s. Brown; aldermen, W. l. Spring. CT W. E. Sullens, J. w. Green, R. R Baird and w. A. Pearce. There was not very much interest taken in the cleo ton and no ticket was filed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
"Naughty Marietta"

Naughty Marietta" a comic opera in two acts. with music by Victor Herbert, and book by Rida Johnson Young, who laid her scenes in New Orleans more than a century ago, will be one of the Foremost musical attractions coming here this season. It will be presented by Oscar Hammerstein, who announces the appearance of Florence Webber, his new est vocal phenomenon. Naughty Ma fietta' will be at the Jefferson theatre |next Tuesday and Wednesday and matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Report Denied

Rome. September 1.-The official declaration is made that there Is no for the assertion published in the Temps. Paris, that the Italian government is negotiating a loan of GOO. 100000 francs for Turkey. Accord ing to the correspondent of the Temps the terms for peace between Italy and Turkey have been arranged and added that Italy already was negotiating for q loan for Turkey with French, Brit ish and Belgian financiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
CARROLLTON

Carrollton, September 17.-(Special) The municipal election passed off quietly here yesterday and the follow ing ticket was elected: For mayor, Capt. James M. Pratt; board of alder men. D. B. Miller, D. D. Patton, s. F. Fitzpatrick. H. B. Upchurch and F. H. Williams; school trustees, F. L. Blis- sett, J. F. Hodge, w. c. Fitzpatrick, A Fl. Dabbs and A. W. Struthers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
CUBA

Cuba. September 17-(SpeciaL By the narrow margin of three votes A. J. Upchurch defeated J. W. Lummus for marshal in the municipal election yes terday. Aside from this hotly con- tested race the election was featureless as all of the old board were returned to office by overwhelming majorities. The present administration has been known as a business one. having re- tired several bonds and other obliga- tions so that by the first of January the town will have no outstanding debts. The voters seemed to think that letting we'll enough alone was good policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
ASHLAND

Ashland, September 17.-(Special) )-An election was held Monday to elect a mayor and five councilmen for the town of Ashland. Col. O. B. Cornelius was elected mayor and also the following were elected counclmen: I. N. White F. W. Moore, H. L. Adair, c. NJ. Pruett and J. l.. Landau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
RUSSELLVILLE

Russellvile, September 17.-(Special.) - The city election passed off quietly Mon- day. There was only one ticket in the field, headed by former Probate Judge R. J. Moody for mayor. The five aldermen elected are: S. J. Bowen. Dr. W. J. Clark, w. A. Deering, D. F Hargett and C. E. Wilson, Jr. J. A. Ramsay was elect ed city tax collector
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Wilson Pleads Guilty

Bridgeport, Conn, September IT, George s. Wilson, former teller of the Stamford Trust company of Stamford, pleaded guilty in the criminal superior court here today to charge of em- bezzling s46.Ooo of the companys money. He was sentenced to not less than two and not more than seven years in states prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
HALEYVILLE

Haleyville, September 1L-(Speoial.) )-The election for city commissioner was held yesterday and proved very animated The contest developed into a wet" and dry one, with majority for the wet. The poll was declared in favor of J. w. Maxwell with majority of 9 votes. The supporters of Dr. Lee claim large num- Der of illegal votes were used against them, and threaten indictments before the grand jury, which convenes at Dou- ble Springs next week. Politics was g- nored entirely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
JASPER

Jasper, September Especial )-The city election of Jasper was held Mon- day and the following officers were elect ed: J. NJ. Phillips, mayor; R. T. Knight, recorder; T. l.. Long and Dru Argo alder men from East Jasper: Robert Palmer and R. O. Cranford, aldermen from Mid dle Jasper and D. M. Hester. alderman from West Jasper. This was the ticket nominated at the mass meeting of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
CALERA

Calera. September 17-(special.)- .)-The municipal election yesterday resulted in w. P. Eason vs. W. G. Nichols winning by a majority of 25 for mayor. The alder men are E. M. Holcombe, c. L. McCutch- con- W. M. Armstrong, N. W. Blake and A. l.. Sanders. The school board is com posed of l.. c. Privett, H. l.. Jeffers, J, W. Pardue H. T. Brown and l. ". Bailey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
FORT DEPOSIT

Fort Deposit, September 17.-(Special J. The municipal election held here yes- terday passed off very quietly. The peo- pie had their choice of two candidates for mayor and 10 for aldermen. Much in- terest was manifested during the day as each voter worked hard for his choice The following are the successful candi- dates: For mayor. Hon. F. M. Coker
 for board Of aldermen. J. D. Lamar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
SULLIGENT

sulligent, September f.-tSpecia1)-A. A. U. Hollis was reelected mayor of Sulli- gent over his opponent, Rev R. w. Clark. by small majority. A large vote was boiled and the contest was the hot test that has eyer been over any munich pal election heretofore.
 The most sensational climax of the cam paign was the most earnest and strenu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
PLACED
 IN COMMISSION

Philadelphia. September 17.-Anotfer great warship was put into the service of the government at the Philadelphia navy yard here today when the battle ship Arkansas was placed in commission with the simple ceremony. officers and men assigned to the ship were drawn up on deck while the orders of the navy department were read, placing Capt R. C. Smith in command.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
Pythians in Mobile

Mobile, September 17.-(SpeciaL)-Th annual convention of the Seventh district Pythian grand lodge of Alabama was held here tonight Lodges included in the district are those of Mobile, Whist Ter. Plateau, Bay Mlnette. Fairhope and Magnolia Springs. MT. Henry Simson Is district deputy grand chancellor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-18
East Lake Park

For the closing week of East Lake bark, beginning Tuesday, October "A. the
 has secured as a headliner he great Metropolitan shows. This car hival company, carrying number of high-grade attractions. Il paid acts, two |rass bands. two riding devices and Tree act, is one of the strongest and the best on the road. A real carnival, in The true sense of the word, including |onfetti parade, will be on every aft |rnoon and evening throughout the en- |ire week.
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A. F. Brooks, c. M. Davis, W. W. Nor man and John G. Barganier.
ANDALUSIA

Andalusia. September 17.-(Special.) )- Andalusia held its municipal election yes- terday and the following were elected: J. w. Shreve, mayor; A. c. Wilder A. c. Darling, N. R. Wilhelm, A. R. Powell and S. B. Milligan, aldermen.