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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
TUSKEGEE EXHIBITS
Specimens of Work Will Be Sent to
 Large Cities Next Fall

Tuskegee Institute. May 9-Principal Washington gave out the following yes- terday:
 Some time during the fall Tuskegee in- stitute will place on exhibition in Mont gomery. Atlanta Baltimore. Washington, New York and probably Boston an elab- crate display of the 40 industries taught daily in the institute. The exhibit will in- clude the trades taught the students in the mechanical division, the agricultural division, and the division of girls indus tries.
 The object will be to show the actual work done by the students in the school
 If the present plans, now in charge of J. H. Washington. superintendent, are carried out, the exhibit will be the most unique and elaborate ever made in the south.
 Principal Washington announced also the installation of a mammoth incubator with a capacity to hatch out 5000 chickens at once. The incubator has 40 divisions, each of which holds 15o eggs.
 As the poultry farm of the institute can furnish at present only about 300 eggs. the neighbors are invited to supply the balance with the privilege of receiving their products at a nominal cost of cents for each chick.
 Announcement was made for the open ing of the summer school for teachers of Alabama and other southern states June IT, to July F. Last year the enroll ment reached 245. The meetings will be held in the academic building and under the management of Prof. J. R. F.. Lee, director of the academic department
 Professor Lee stated today that the outlook is bright for the largest attend ance of colored teachers in the history of the organization. Coored teachers at tend from every state in the south and from several northern states.
 In connection with this arrangement for the colored public school teachers Of the south. Principal Washington an- nounced the opening of a summer school for preachers in the rural districts. This Bible school will be held at the same time. hut will be taught in Phelps hall under the direction of Rev. A. F. Owens. cean.
 The preachers will be instructed by some of the best talent that can be secured. Vital questions pertaining to community life and church work will be discussed. The object will be to better prepare ths preachers in the rural districts to help their people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
WORK ON MAMMOTH DAMON
 COOSA STARTS WITHINs3ODA DAYS
es, good

with electricitys forS lighting ana powers purposes.
 The. company Is backed by an authorized capital of Sooooooo, a portion of which, has been, subscribed by Alabama capi- talists. Of this large amount. ss,o0o.ooo has alreadyt been paid in, which'wilt be tised in thee constructiorssof a large4dam- and power plant.
 In additions to.supplying a. current forN lighting and power purposes. the com-t pany will also probably operate a sys- tenn of electric railway lines in the state. together with other industries which will be supplied with power from their plant on the Coosa river.
 During the past few weeks a corps oft skilled engineers have been employed on the Coosa river by the Power company. and these engineers have been surveying sites and making all necessary prepara+ ton for the mammoth undertaking which, will soon be begun by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
HIGGINS BROTHERS
 AT POINT OF DEATH

Higgins boys, Arthur and Stence. who were shot by Doyle Hooten on last Sun day, are lying at the point of death. They have never been moved to their own home and cannot be moved now. The citizens of Holly Pond, where the shooting took place. are greatly aroused over the affair and have today offered a reward of s100. which they gave by pop ular subscription, for the apprehension of Hooten.
 Hooten is about 21 years old, feet , inches high, with smooth round face. light blue eyes and brown hair. He is married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
JUDGE MERRILL MAY
 POSTPONE COURT Farmers too Busy Now to
 Act as Jurymen ROOSTER SPUR FATAL Chief of Police Glosson of Anniston Confined to Home by Sickness.
 Chitwood and Champion As
 sailants Elude Officers k
ROOSTER SPUR FATAL

Anniston, May s.-(special.)-An effort is being made here to secure postpone ment of the circuit court, which recently convened for the spring and summer term. the reason for the proposed action being that the farmers are too busy to give their attention to the court as jury men, From every section of the county come reports of backwardness in farm ing operations. Judge Merrill is consider ing the proposition to adjourn court on this account and will likely do so. /
 Rooster Spur Fatal
 The 14-months-old son of pr. and Mrs. F. M. Marsh, who died Wednesday as Q result of being spurred in the head re- gently by a rooster. was laid at rest Thursday morning. The little fellow was subjected to an opeartion in an effort to save his life. but this was unavailing. He was struck by the rooster recently while his mother was in the yard feeding the chickens.
 Chief Glosson III
 Chief of Police Glosson was compelled to retire from his duties on account of sickness Wednesday and on account of his absence former Chief Joe Dill is act ing. The chief has not been very well since he was shot several months ago by Will McGuffin, who killed Patrolman Cunningham.
 Still at Large
 Walter Lindsey and Charles Mitchell. two young white men who are wanted in this county on a charge of assault with intent to murder, are still at large. Lindsey attacked Lumley Champion and Mitchell seriously injured Oscar Chitwood in recent affray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Build Concrete Bridges
WANTS PROBE OF
 NEWSPAPER UNION

Washington, May 9.-Representative Taggart democrat, of Kansas, today introduced a resolution directing the judiciary committee to investigate the Western Newspaper union. with head quarters at Omaha. to learn If 1t oper- ates in violation of the sherman anti trust law as a combination in restraint of trade or is attempting to monop- olize trade 4 similar resolution di- recting an inquiry into the affairs or the concern was introduced several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

We will buy 50 Post Toasties Jingles, ac ceptable for use in Jingle Book, received during May, 1912, at $20.00 each.
 Only the .JingIes we pay for will be used.
 There will be 50 Jingles purchased and the names and addresses of the writers will be printed and mailed to each enquirer who sends us a 1c stamped and addressed envelope for return.
 The Jingles will be judged honestly upon merit, so if you are sensitive person and not good sportsman don't try, for we have no time to ''pet up'' those whose Jinges are not accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
NEWTON P. TAYLOR
 DIES IN HUNTSVILLE
Eccles' Suits Against Rail roads Will Not Be Tried Until
 Monday

Huntsville, May 9.-(Special) )-Newton |P Taylor, Confederate veteran of this county, died this morning at the home of his son, J. P. Taylor. on Ward avenue. |Mr Taylor was 70 years o1d. The body Twill be taken to Gladstone for interment Friday.
 United States court will not reach the |trial of the suits of Alexander Eccles & |Co., against the Louisville and Nashville hnd Southern railroads until next Monday |The cases are set for Friday. but they Twill not be reached this week because there are several criminal cases ahead of them. A great number of attorneys are expected here to attend the trial. Both the Louisville and Nashville and South ern will be represented by the best talent lon their legal staffs. The result of the trial
 Alexander Eccles @ Co. are suing for
 Alexander Eccles & Co. are suing for losses that they sustained through the
 failure of Knight, Yancey & Co.,. and they claim that they were defrauded through the issuance of spurious bills of lading by some person in authority in the de- funct concern, aided by agents of the de- fendant railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

practice that makes 1t compulsory for an offended person to challenge the offender or leave the army.
 Pending this reform the resolution de- mands the observances of the imperial order of 1897 restricting duelling. The resolution will be adopted as the clericals and socialists demonstrated yesterday that they have a clear majority when cooper ating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
REPORT OF TURKISH
 VICTORY INCORRECT

Rome, May 9.-An official note issued today declares that the dispatch sup posed to have been received from the governor of Rhodes to the effect that the Turkish troops had won great victory there and captured 1000 Italians is false. On the contrary. it is stated. the Turkish governor of Rhodes and his secretary are prisoners of the Ital- fans and will be sent to Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
HILL INTERESTS TO
 MINE OWN ORES

Duluth, May 9.--After the expiration of the United States Steel corporations leases on the Hill ore properties in 1y15 the Hill interests will mine their own ores and enter the market as in- dependent producers. according to D. M. Philbin, manager of the Hill ore prop erties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Champlain Delegation Leaves

New York, May 9.-1'he French Cham plain delegation which brought to the United States the bust of La France" by Auguste Rodin, to be placed at the base of the memorial lighthouse at Grown Point, Lake Champlain, left for France today on board the steamer La Provence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Killed in Automobile Accident

St. Louis. May 9-Frank Bergs. gen eral manager of an automobile com pany here. was killed, and Mrs H. E. Johnson and her daughter. Miss vir- ginia Johnson of Memphis. and Miss G. NJ Bell of St. Louis were seriously in- Jured The automobile which Bergs was driving was struck by a Missouri Pa cific engine at Barrett station, St. Louis county. today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
FIT. DEPOSIT ITEMS

Fort Deposit. May 9.-(Special) )-Tues- day afternoon at the home of Mir. and Mrs. l.. A. Collier on Blayborn avenue, in the presence of a few friends, Gerald Bush and Miss Rosa Lee Sullivan were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. L. A. Collier officiated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
TO STOP DUELLING
 IN GERMAN ARMY

Berlin May 9.--Tha clericals today in- troduced a resolution in the reichstas asking the imperial chancellor. pr. von Bethmapn-Holweg, to take steps to end duellng in the army, particularly the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Shocks. Felt in Mexicn

Guadala1ara. Mex, May a.--Moresthanh a. dozen earthquakes shocks were feiu4 from 6:aO o'clock in the morning Sntil' 530 o'clock in tho afternoon. The las, shock was the most severe. Some adobes = were damaged No injury to persons was reported. There is an unconfirmedf rumor that thereswas some fatalities ati Tepic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

OOllleT OHlcidIeu.
 Tuesday night at s:3O o'clock at the homo of his daughter, Mrs. J. P. Buchan- an. Capt. M. l.. Bowie. one of Lowndes .county's esteemed citizens, passed away Captain Bowie died with stroke of pa ralysis at the ripe old age of 76 He was inferred yesterday afternoon in the family burial lot in the Fort Deposit cen- etery beside his wife, who preceded him II years ago.
 Tuesday evening the fire alarm was sounded and the house of MT. and Mrs. Zel Collins on Jones street was discov- cred on fire. By hard work the blaze was soon extinguished, the fire originating from a defective f1ue.
 The big ditch running parallel with the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks on Pollard street, which has been a menace to human safety for a number of years, is being filled in and leveled to correspond with the balance of the street.
 Fort Deposit has awarded the contract for an artesian well, which will supply the waterworks which will be installed at later date. The well is located on East Pollard street at a point between the postoffice and a local drug store. Dirt was broken yesterday and the work is progressing nicely
 The faculty of the Lowndes County High chool are making extensive prepa- ratong for commencement exercises to be held May 19. 20 and 21 The programme Is as follows
 Commencement sermon, May 19 II a. m., by the Rev 0. " Calhoun of Green vile.
 Monday, s:so D. m, recital by music de- partment.
 Tuesday night exercises by graduates
 Address by J. S. Tilley of Montgom- cry.
 Delivery of diplomas by Prof. J. l.. Moulder of the school.
 Graduates: Jack Brooks of Fort De- posit, Willie Miller of Benton, Miss Lois Bargainer of Fort Deposit and Miss Min ne Strickland of Broggs.
 In response to invitations issued by B T. Knight, the ladies of Fort Deposit as- sembled at his drug store last evening, where they were served free ice cream and soda water. The genial young drug gist's place of business was beautifully decorated with a profusion of rare cut flowers and delightful music was fur nished
 The beautiful building fronting the square on Jones street is about complet- ed. This building, which is one of the prettiest in the city, will be the home of the Citizens bank of Fort Deposit an institution recently organized.
 Last night at the Castle hall of Chev- alier lodge, No. 40, Knights of Pythias, a regular convention was held with Chan cellor Commander w. c. Weaver in the chair. After the regular order of business was dispersed with smoker was in- dulged in by a number of Knights pres- ent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
Don't Give Up!
Here Is Help!

If you, like the great multitude of women, suffer from the ailments peculiar to your system don't give upl There are thousands, whose condition, no doubt, was worse than yours, but who have been relieved by the use of Cardu the woman's tonic.
 Read the following letter from Mrs. Ida Conner, of Copper Hill, Va It contains words of encouragement for you:
 ''For many years, I had to stay in bed, sick with bearing down pans and pain in my side
 had given up all hopes of ever getting well, be- cause numerous medicines, which took at different times, gave me no relief, anything else that anybody told me to try.
 Finally, began to take Cardu, the wonlan's tonic, three times day. After few doses, the pain in my side grew ess then quit and hasn't come back since. I feel like new person now, and cannot help but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
BUTLER FARMERS
 USE MODERN TOOLS
Car Loads of Modern Farming I'm plements Received in Greenville.
 Banks in Good Condition

Greenville, May 9.-(Special.)-Two solid carloads of modern farming implements have been received by one of the Green vile dealers, J. H. Dunklin Hardward company, and the Johnson Hardware and Implement company will receive car ship ments of these implements in few days. The Butler county farmers are revolution-' izing the farming industry in the county. They are placing orders for different im- proved implements, and they are improv- ing the facilities about the farms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
DECATUR ID HAVE
 S5O,0OO HOSTELRY Will Be Five Stories and LO-
 cated on Bank Street WORK BEGINS SOON
Will Smith, Colored, Gets Twenty Years for Robbery-Sneed Resi- dence Burned to Ground.
 Contracts for Bridges Let

Decatur, May 9.-tSpecial.) )-Decatur is to have a new s5o,0oo hotel. The building will be located on Bank street, in the heart of the business section of the city and will be built by E. Lyons and W. K McNeill.
 The building will be four or five stories high and will be modern in every respect The plans for the building and the site have already been selected and the work on the building will commence at an early date. within the next few weeks, in fact.
 Twenty Years for Robbery
 A Morgan county jury gave Will Smith, a negro, 20 years in the state penitentiary on the charge of highway robbery.
 Smith and three other negroes, Fred Clark, George Allen and Claude Neville, were charged with holding up and robblng Francis M. English. an aged white man. of s4O in money The robbery occurred about a year ago.
 The other three negroes are in the county jail here, but have not as yet been tried.
 Residence Destroyed
 The home of F. w M. sneed, at Mount Hope, Lawrence county, was destroyed by firse last night, together with the con- tents The loss is total and partially cov- cred by insurance.
 The building was a large two story structure and the loss is considerable amount The cause of the fire could not be learned.
 Build Concrete Bridges
 The city of Decatur has just let the contract for the building of a concrete bridge across Dry creek on the Danville road for s72913 and another concrets bridge across Dry creek on the Courtland road for sl352G2 Both contracts went 10 w. M Leftwich & Go. of Nashville, Tenn, Work on the bridges will commence at once.
 The city council gave Peter Balas a permit to conduct a roof garden for period of five years on Lafayette street, near the union depot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

The Greenville truckers will have to- matces for the markets in a short time. Tho quality of tomatoes raised by them a good crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

The ladies of the St. Thomas Episcopal church held bazar in one of tue down. town stores on Thursday. The proceeds of the bazar were used by them for the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Condensed statements of the conditions of the First National bank and Bank of Greenville, made recently, show that the ba nks are in excellent shape. The banks are backed up by the very best farming land in the south and by one of the best cities in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Col. W. w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa will deliver the address to the graduating class of the Greenville High school. A most excellent programme has been arranged for the commencement exercises. The ex- eroises will be held at the Greenville opera house on Friday May IT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Tuesday evening the fire alarm was sounded and the house of MT. and Mrs. Zel Collins on Jones street was discov- cred on fire. By hard work the blaze was soon extinguished, the fire originating from a defective flue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Fill in the missing line of the incomplete Jingle printed above, making the last line in- clude the name "Toasties," with correct rhyme and metre.
 Or write an original Post Toasties Jingle of not less than 4 lines, any line of which must contain "Post Toasties'' or 'Toasties.
 As many Jingles may be submitted as de- sired.
 It's pleasant recreation and we all get some good from it, besides it may result in your joining the army of users of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10
All O This
 Week 21 Lbs SUGAR
 $1.O0

with a purchase of S1.00 worth of Tea, Coffee, Spices, Extracts or Baking Powder. 10 1-2 lbs. Sugar 50c, with a purchase of soc worth the same as above.
 5 1-4 lbs. Sugar 25c with a purchase of 25c worth the same as above.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

Last night at the Castle hall of Chev- alier lodge, No 40 Knights of Pythias, regular convention was held with Chan cellor Commander W. C. Weaver in the chair. After the regular order of business was dispersed with a smoker was in- dulged in by a number of Knights pres- auf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-10

The beautiful building fronting the square on Jones street is about complet- ed. This building, which is one of the prettiest in the city, will be the home of the Citizens bank of Fort Deposit, an institution recently organized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
DESTRUCTION OF THE STEAM
sALEsMEN WANTED. REAL Es
RUBBER STAMPS, ETC.

WE MAKE THE sLiCkEsT WORK.
ing Cushion Hand Stamp. One line, 25c.
Each extra line. l5e. Made in Augusta.
II. & p. Stamp Co., s. Capitol St, Au-
Rusta- Maine. apf29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
NEW 6 ROOM COTTAGE HOUSE,
coBBossEEcoNTEE-

LAKE coBBossEEcoNTEE-sf SIX
miles by trolley from Augusta. Maine.
For sale, furnished cottage, rooms, ire
place, running water, large piazza. sta5a.
Furnished cottage, , rooms and loft.
piazza on two sides. $3.50 Both in Maine
pine grove. Good view. Right of way to
shore. Boating. bathing. fishing. l.. S.
Lippineott. Monroe Pl., Portland. Me.
apr26dIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01

a SMALL PLALE ON MURRAY
street. Inquire at 40 Murray st. apr22dtf
BARGAIN IN A HOUSE IN HAL
lowell. $1,000 buys a double tenement
house. Small outlay in paint and paper
will make a big buying Investment
Write to X. o. j., Hailowell, Me.
apr3dtf
AN AUGUSTA RESIDENCE, WITH
all modern converiences, double lot, az
II Cedar St, East Side. Apply to II: u.
Sawyer, 1886 Water St., Augusta, Me. Tel:
801-W apr15dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01

A FARM CONTAINING ABOUT rs
acres, situate In the town of Chelsea,
for the use of the farm; small cottage
house with stable and out-buildings;
good water, a mile from Street Railway
station on the Cony Road and about
two miles from Augusta. Splendid place
for a poultry farm. VIII be sold on
easy terms. Apply to Thomas ]. Lynch,
254 Water street. Augusta Me. feb24dd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
FOR SALE-REAl ESTATE

Orchard FARMS.
We have some extra good trades in or
one with 500 apple trees, both farms close
by the car line: nice buildings, good To-
cations, plenty of wood and lumber on
market. III you are looking for an or
chard farm, come and see us, we have
lots of property close by the city, both
large and small and we can easily ex-
plain to you how you--can save money
by dealing with us; come and look our
property over then you can judge for
yourselves.
C. (. CHASE'S COMPANY,
2l1 Water ST, Gardiner, Me. Tells:
Office 3-W, residence S9-R.
apr19dtf
BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH THREE
acres. two miles from city. Inquire of
Mrs G. 5. Fogg. 6 summer st apra0atf
Bull DING FORMERLY USED AS
q stone shed at corner of Main avenue
and Bridge street with the land Also
two good wagons at a reasonable price.
Inquire OF Mrs Jessie Milton, AZ Pleasant
street. Gardiner. Me. apra0dlw
FARM AND COMFORTABLE
,, buildings, hen houses, silo ice in house,
cows and heifers, horses, farming tools,
lumber lot and wood. minutes walk
to McCoy's Crossing L.. A. & w. Ry
Address Mrs. NJ r.. Wood, II. II. u. No.
80, Nassalboro, Me. apr15dlmos
EXCELLENT DAIRY FARM, ONLY
4 mile from electrcs and as miles from
suburban Portland: carry 10 cows; good
buildings, 5000 CataloE free. New Eng
and Earm Agency: anr29d6ts
ON CAPITAL STREET, HOUSE AND
stable, with large lot. Inquire of Mrs
g. 3. Fogg. summer st anr25dtf
PLACE KNOWN AS THE OLD
Llewellyn Lehman homestead with 81
acres of land. For best offer, 1872 High
holhorn street. Gardiner, Me- apr25dIwt
NEW 6 ROOM COTTAGE HOUSE,
all hard wood floors, electric lights
throughout. hot water heat, flush closet.
on first floor, fine basement and cellar.
with cement floors, set tubs and stove in
basement; nice hen house for so
hens that cost nearly 500: good size gar
den lot 60xl10; no finer view or more
healthful location in the city, Al Murray
st. In order to make quick sale price
made only $4,000, one-haIf down If de-
sired. E. II. Ingraham, 243 Water St,
Augusta. Tel. 1911. apr23d2w
FIGHT DOOM GOtjcE ON rnpIT0i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01

HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR SEC
ond-hapd furniture. ranges, etc. Bian-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01

ON CAPITAL STREET, HOUSE AND
stable. with large lot. Inquire of Mrs.
| c. S. Fogg, Summer st. aDr25dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
EXCELLENT DAIRY FARM. ONLY

4 mile from electrics and 3Is miles from
suburban Portland: carry 10 cows; good
buildings. 5000 Catalos free. New Eng
land Farm Agency. apr2gdsts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-01
NY PROPERTY. NO. 90 BRIDGE

St, comprising 10 room cottage, an extra
large lot, a good shaped stable which
can be finished off into two modern tene-
ments at small expense. Address T.. S.
colburn, Newton, n. IL. apr2idSth