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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04

Greensboro, August 3.-(special.) )-old Greensboro town, noted always for the unusual culture, refinement and hos pitallty of her people, has Also the honor of having been the abiding place of many celebrities. who have come from all portions of the world.
 The story I have to tell Is of a fam ous Frenchman, who figured conspic- uously in the wars of Napoleon Bona parte. In the Green county records there is a warranty deed given to Jo- seph B. Stickney in 1925. to the Stick ney lands about three miles west of Greensboro. by Charles Lefevre Des- noettes. French count. who was one of the first Napoleons most gallant generals, in the battles fought with other nations. between 1900 and 1915. The deed says that Cosmetics came Into possession of the land he was sell
 ing by virtue of what Is known as the French Grant" by the United States congress about 1816.
 The count was one of many prom inent Erenchmen who fled to America to escape the wrath of the Bourbons, when they were restored to power, af- ter the banishment of Napoleon to St. Helena.
 A number of the former Emperor's followers settled in Demopolis and some in Hale county and Greensboro. Count Cosmetics spent some time in North Carolina. where he met and made friends with Joseph Bryant Stick ney, and together they came to Alabama about 1918. The count located fin Demopolis. but owned a large estate in Hale county, and visited often. spending much of his time with his warm friend, MT Stickney. in the same house which is now occupied by Mir. Stickneys son. Edward L. Stickney a beautiful country home three miles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04

Auburn. August 3-(Special. 1.-The organized farming interests of Ala barna met yesterday in solid phalanx when the farm demonstration agents of the federal and state governments came together in the auditorium of the handsome agricultural building at Au- burn. Every county in the state was represented. These men represent what is doubtl one of the most significant movements in recent times for the up lift and betterment of agriculture. In every county there Is an expert sfarm- CT employed Jointly by the state of Alabama and the nation. His mission is to superintend and inspire men who are willing to follow his lead as to the best methods for planting, culti- vating, marketing and harvesting. 1t is an organized effort to stem the ceaseless tide of youth from the coun- try to the city. It is an organized eff fort to introduce to every farmer a higher standard of living, a higher standard of farming and higher stan dard of business on the farm. In the brief period of its existence this move ment has accomplished wonderful re- suits At present there are several thousand men under the guidance and advice of these captains of agriculture who are increasing the production of cotton very nearly twofold and the production of corn quite twofold throughout the length and breadth Of Alabama.
 The meeting was called to order by kB I. Mess, director of demonstration work in the state of Alabama, who in
 troduced pr. Chas. c. Thach, president of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Tbach gave an inspiring and en- thusiastio address in regard to the or ganization and its mission, the necessi- ty of intelligence and especially the need of primary education throughout the length and breadth of the rural regions of Alabama, and the great de- sirabilfty of introducing into all the schools vocational training in subjects closely related to the farm. His address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
SOIL PRESERVATION DISCUSSED
 BEFORE FARMERS INSTITUTE

was received with hearty applause.
 Director Moss sketched in a compact and instructive manner the occasion of the meeting of the demonstrators. One of the main points for discussion in this meeting Is production and the preservation of fertility and productive qualities of our soils.
 The first discussion on the program was by A. D. Whitehead, district agent for South Alabama. He gave a most enlightening talk in regard to the best methods for the eradication of stumps, the cost of the methods and the general necessity and desirability of immediate eradication on all farm lands. The dis cussion was continued by w. H. Bache- Tor, Elmore county.
 In the afternoon the live question of the destruction of crops by worms was discussed by w. F. Turner of the de- partment of entomology. The grass worm or army worm, the caterpillar. boil weevil, were all presented togeth- CT with methods of extermination There was a lively crossflre of ques- tions and interesting discussions.
 Jesse M. Jones presented an exhaus- tive and instructive discussion of crimson, bur and white clovers as crops for the rejuvenation of the waste lands of Alabama. He contends that third bale of cotton more per acre can be raised by planting on land previous ly sowed down to bur and crimson clovers. He gave full account of the wonderful experiments of the late w. F. Sistrunk of Tallassee, Fillmore coun- ty, and paid war1h tribute to that great farmer. The above paper was discussed by w. Il. Bachelor, demon stration agent for Elmore county.
 Excellent papers were rendered by J. T. Watt and Clarendon Davis on grass and forage crops in North Ala bama: also J. F. Helms, Butler county, and w M. Eiland. Perry county, A. K. Benton, Pike county and c. M. Rains, Marshall county.
 At eight o'clock D. m., an Illustrated lecture on the work of the boys and girl clubs of Alabama was delivered in Langdon hall by Prof. l.. N. Duncan and J. B. Hobdy. There are about 5000 boys now organized in the corn club work and nearly 5000 girls in the to- mato work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04

Tn the opinion of those who followed the testimony in the famous case. Jones' defense was both weak and con- tradictory. while at the same time in- volving Indirectly some well known Montgomery people. The defendant first pleaded insanity a the motive for the killinA and introduced several wit nesses who testified to alleged re- marks which Rowan had made con corning his wife's character This tes- timony was given by two Birmingham detectives, who admitted that they had been employed by Henry Vandiver of Montgomery to investigate the arson charge. The state then adduced evil dence to show that intimate relations were said to have existed between the defendants wife and another man.
 Walter Jones took the stand and de- clared that he had shot Rowan in self defense, Introducing by his own testi- mony a strong contradictory element. He declared that he did not shoot his victim until the latter had made an attempt to draw gun and that he had then shot to save his own life.
 The case was given to the jury on Friday morning after number of viz orous speeches both by the defense and the prosecution had been made. The Jury was out little over an hour and from the first 1t was declared that there was 8 unanimfty Of opinion as to Jones' guilt and punishment by the 12 jurors. Following the reading of the verdict Jones was taken back to his cell in the Montgomery county jail. where he will await the further action of the law.
 The result of the Jones trial has lift ed to some extent, a feeling of anxiety off the shoulders of citizens of Mont gomery county. Since the day the crime was committed the concensus of opinion has been that Jones merited the full penalty of the law. The de- fendant had Killed several other men during his lifetime and the opinion pre- vailed that the time had come when the true majesty of the law should be ups held and, if proven guilty, that Jones pay the penalty with his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04

ing refined tastes. no description will be attempted. Tr@y are indescrably filthy, and absolutely insanitary. The best and only practical way of solving this ques- ton is by having a city aboatolr.
 "Tkree daicies were inspected, two of which were sanitary. Three tuberculosis cows were found in one of ttese. In the insanitary dairy F of 69 cows were tuber- culosis. and some in advanced stage. These, the proprietor said, he intended to sell to the butcher, which is unlawful"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
TEACHERS ID MEET
 AT PRATTV|LLE Institute Will Meet August 12 to 16 IncIusive-C0t-
 ton Opening

Prattville. August -(speciai.) i.)-county Superintendent of Education J. F. Posey has announced county teachers insti- ute for white teachers to convene in this city from the 12th to the 16th inclusive, The superintendent calls attention to tho ruling of the educational department of the state that all teachers who fail to attend will lose their license by same being cancelled. There will be a com potent corps of instructors for the en- tire time of the institute. and those at tending will enjoy excellent opportunity for learning something of the methods of teaching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
Names Omitted

account of the meeting of the Wilson, Marshall club in yesterdays Age-Herald
 the names or Randolph St. John and F. S
 Smith as secretary and treasurer were emitted. Mr. St. John is close personal friend of Governor Wilson and secured the names to the petition calling for the organization of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04
A c. Harper Dies at Clanton

syiacauga, August 3.-(Special.)-1 News was received here last night of the death of A. c. Harper at Clan ton. MT. Harper for number of years was resident of sylacaugA and has many friends who regret to learn of his death. The remains are to. be buried today at Fayetteville cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04

Several witnesses went to the court of United States commissioner Fillmore of Montgomery to appear against one B. T. BeIlflour, who was arrested here few days ago charged with impersonating United States revenue officer. Bellflour in his zeal in working up evidence against those operating. or alleged to have been operating blind tigers in this city. caused him to claim to be an officer and his arrest followed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-04

Farmers report cotton opening. and from present indications it will be but short time now till the fleeey staple will be ready for the market in this section.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10
APOLOGY ID COURT
 WOULD BREAK HEART
Gompers Declares Course Suggested Was Too
 Humiliating

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Dramatic as was the testimony of John Mitch ell. vice president of the American Federation of Labor, in his trial for contempt before the supreme court ot the District Of Columbia today, the testimony of President Samuel Gompers was even more so.
 Mitchell, on osjeXamination with tears in his eyes, recited his feelings. when on Christmas Eve he was forced 10 relinquish the holiday visit to his family and appear before the court for sentence.
 Gompers spoke with equal feeling when, following Mitchell, he was asked why he had nat availed himself of the opportunity 10 end the contro- versy by. apologizing to the court. T consider the suggestion that l apolo- gize to the court as an effort to hu' initiate me" he cried. Ito break my heart and break my spirit. and it was a thing l was not inclined to permit.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10
COPPER GOES HIGHER

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Standard copper firm and higher. Spot and fu- lures. 14 to I425. Arrivals 790 tonstti exports this month. s,217 tons. Lake II l-2-14 3-4; electrolytic 14 3-S- IA 1-2: casting F 7-S-14 IS. Lead quiet, 3.95-4.05.
 The price Of silver touched 60 Is in the local market today. the high est price since 1907. The quotations of 69 cents in February. 1907 stands as the record price of recent years Authorities in the financial district credit the rise to the operations oi a powerful syndicate in India The Indian supply of metal for coining is said to be low. and large pooling op erations are said to be under way with the purpose of selling 10 tho mint when demands for coinage be come pressing.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10
MUTUAL INSURANCE
 ATTRACTS COMPANY
Representatives of Arizona Company Come to
 Investigate

Special agent Ensign and sales agent M. ] Morley, Of the Arizona Fire Insurance company. with head quarters in Phoenix. arrived in the city yesterday. and will be here sey- eral weeks These officials will con fer with prominent business men, relative to establishing an insurance board in the city. The company is strictly an Arizona company with all of its assets located in Arizona. The plan on which the company was formed. and the plan under which the company will seek to interest Bisbee people. is to elect a Risbee rector. and 70 name a board of promi- nent business men who shall look after the Company's insurance and loaning business in Bisbee.
 If S2jO00 of stock Is sold in Bis bee, the company will set aside double that amount, S50,000. 10 loan in this city. thus keeping the money subscribed in stock. and an equal portion Of the company's surplus, in the city.
 The company is seventeen months old, has 9 surplus of S4Oo, ,0O0, and op- crates in seven states The visiting officials are frank in stating that they will suggest this plan 10 the packers of the proposed mutual fire insurance company. in lieu of the mutual com pany. To this end they will meet and confer with the business men of the city
 The matter has not gone far enough 10 enable the officials of the | company visiting here to state what : reduction in fire insurance rates would accure to the city uTon the ! installation of director and an in. surfing board but it is said that such a reduction will be made The com pany at first selected cities that it would operate in, and it is gradually ! broadening its field ! has no agent
 in Bisbee at present.
 ! If the plan meets with a favorable
 reception General Manager Golf, ol
 New York, may come to Bisbee from ! New York 10 aid in the perfection
 of the details
 T. A Hughes, Of the Arizona Fire
 insurance company. was asked yes
 terday if he had any statement to
 make relative to the ordinance plac
 ing a tax of s750 per quarter or
 agent for each fire. life and acciden,
 company represented. and S2.50 pel
 quarter for plate glass. bonding ana
 fidelity companies. passed by the city council Thursday night lie replied that he had no statement to make at present but would probably make
 8 statement soon. The ordinance be comes effective after eight days O publication
 Mir Hughes represents the larges number Of companies of any agent 1T the city. or perhaps in southern Ari , ZCna. The Arizona fire insuranca , agency has no connection with tn, . Arizona Fire Insurance company. rer resented by Messrs. Morley and En . sign.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10
MAY BRING Fl PASO
 PARTY INTO ARIZONA
Douglas Chamber Commercc Secretary Goes East
 to Meet Thenl

F. F. Grindel, secretary of the Douglas chamber of commerce and mines, leaves today for Deming, N. NJ, 10 meet a party of Fl Paso auto iSts who are making a tour of the two new states There are fourteen El Paso business men in the party. From Deming. the autOists will go to Silver City and Lordsburg.
 Mir. GrindeH will seek to have the party come through southern Ari- zona, following the territorial high way route, which would include Bis bee and Douglas. 4 number cf Deg las autoists will leave Monday for tiIe purpose of intercepting the party aud will add their arguments to those of Nil. Grindell.
 Mir Grfndell, in conversation with Ii. D. McNay, at Douglas yesterday, asked that the matter be placed be- fore the business men Of Bisbee, that they too might join the Douglas par ty that will leave the Shelter City Monday for Silver City. The party IS made up or business men of the Pass City whom all acquaintance witt would be mutually profitable to bctl Bisbee and Fl Paso and this city should join Douglas in their effort to have the party visit the largest min center in the southwest is Grindeli s argument.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10
EXAMINE CHILDREN
 ID CHECK TRACHOAA
Numerous Cases Reported Among Children
 of Mexicans

The school children Of the city are being examined for trachOma, dis ease Of the eye The presence Of the disease was discovered by the examination or the eyes of a Mexican pupil at the Central school by Dr. Downs, the eye specialist Later it vas discovered that the entire family from which the infected pupil came, was also affected with the disease.
 In one of the schools where the children have been examined, twen- ty-three Mexican children were found to be suffering from the eye disease. and one American child. Some oi the cases were SO bad that they were excluded from the schools during treatment
 The Mexican children at the Cen tral school were examined by Dr. Downs yesterday afternoon. and other schools will be inspected fol presence of the dis ase. As man! of the children affected are Mexicans whose parents are not financially able to purchase treatment it will probably deyolye upon the city and county 10 care for them.
 The disease is said tO ha prevalent in all of the larger cities of the ter ritory. But for the accidental dis. covery of the disease here. 1t might have extended to epidemic proper. tions In some of the larger cities Of the country. school children are examined for this disease. and other forms of illness, at stated times oi the year
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10
FEBRUARY CLEARANCE
 OF EMBROIDERIES AND LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS
4 BIC COMBINATION SALE

Thousands of yards of embrcideres to be sold at one half the regular price and less Hundreds of la dies white shrtwasts to be sold in this sale at less than the cost of the materials.
 Sale commences Saturday morning at eight o'clock and will continue until Feb. 18th inclusiveIy. The Greatest Saving Opportunity Ever Presented
 To The People
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10
Girls to Play Douglas.

The BisDee high school girls basket ball team have an engagement to play the girls team of the Douglas high school two weeks from last night The Douglas team passed through Bisbee erdGy afternoon enroute to Tucson. where they play the girls team O. the high school there this evening.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10
Read What Another N oman says
MINISTER'S TRIAL POSTPONED

PITTSBURG. Pa. Feb 9.--The trial of Rev Dr. W. D. Mcfarland, which was to have commenced today. 1av been postponed until next month at the request of the defense. McFar land, an aged United Presbyterian minister. is accused of causing the death of his former secretary, Elsie D. Coe. by means of a criminal oper atiOn
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10

table Compound. My husband said it would restore my health and it has. ''- Mrs. MAY WYATT. Ashland, Ky
 There are probably hundreds of thou sands of women in the United States who have been benefited by this famous old remedy, which was produced from roots and herbs over thirty years ago by a woman to relieve woman's suffering. Read What Another W oman says:
 Camden, N. J.-'I had female trou- ble and a serious displacement and wac tired and discouraged and unabletodo my work. My doctors told me never could be cured without an operation, but thanks to Lydia F. Pinkham Vegetable Compound l am cured of that aiiiiction and have recommended it to more than one of my friends with the best resulti. ' Mrs. ELLA JOHNSTON, 324 Vine St.
 If you want special advice write to 1 Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (C0nii- deRtiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will l he opened. read and answered by 2 woman and held in strict confidence.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10

with me. l had fe- maleand kidneytrou- bic and was so bad off l could hardly rest day or night l doc
 tored with all the
 best doctors in town
 and took many kinds of medicine but noth-
 ing did any good un-
 til l tried your won- derful remedy, Lydia F.. Pinkham's Vege- N -.I s.e "A
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10

The taxpayers who fails to vote to- day must not coniY>lin if large in- debtedness is put upon the county as a result Of the special election.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10

IT the bridge propositions are de feated today, they can be considered again, but if they pass. the matter is settled. and the county will have to pay from $20,000 10 S25.O00 for them.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10

Lights and Shadows of China Town Star Theatre tonight.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10

King George honored by the In- dian princes. Star Theatre tonight
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10

King George hOuOred by the in dian princes. Star Theatre tonight.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10

Big Feature-China Town mystery Star Theatre tonight
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10
msrAonIsT cHuRcH suppER.

METHODIST CHOHCH SUFFER-
 One Of the old fashioned kind at the Methodist church. Saturday night Feb. 10th. Hot meat pie, baked beans. salad. pie. etc. Served from s:3O D. n. to 9 D. m. Price 35c. An
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10
WIPES HEALTH
 RESTORED
Husband Declared Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Would Re-
 store Her Health,
 And It Did.

Ashland, Ky. Four years ago seemed to have everything the matter
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10
Sale Priae On ShirtWaistS

Fancy lingerie waists for ladies, neatly em- broidered in various patterns on good quality white batiSte, which will laundry we'll made to sell at Sl. each.
 Fancy embroidered and plain tailored waists for ladies, made of good quality plain white batiste and linen finished cambric, made to sell at $1 .25 and Sl5O each.
 Fancy embroidered lingerie waists valen- ciennes lace linen torchCn lace and applique embroidery trimmed Made of nice sheer quality batiste, set with small tucks, regular values, S1.75 each.
 Fancy lingerie waists for ladies, handsomely trimmed with Irish crochet and Baby Irish faces, made of fine quality white batista neatly tucked, made to sell at S2.Oo each. Fancy lingerie waists for ladies, high and low necks, made of all over embroidery and lacv materials, trimmed with linen torchon and embroidery galooning made to sell at $2OO each.
 White batiste lingerie waists of good quail itv trimmed in fine applique, medalons and valenciennes lace, neatly tucked, gooc
 value at Regularly S2.75 each.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-02-10
At 20 Each

Beautiful Irish Crochet and eyelet embroidery trimmed
 made of sheer quality baste in neat pin tucks and ha h side frlls made to sel! regularly @t S35O each
 This lot of waists are exceptionally fine consisting ot ha IF ciennes lace and Baby Irish lace trimmed in the popular D small pin tucks and made of a superior quality white hat h uarly up to S450 each.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-09-29

Belfast Lough beacon fires were lighted
OF Antrim and down the coasts hello
graphs flashed messages OF God speed
and I'VE will not have home ruls."
Sir Edward Carsons journey to the
steamer was made amid a scene Of the
widest enthusiasm. There were sal
vos OF revolver shots, one Of which
smashed a window In the Ulster Club.
Hundreds Of .:!3 frenzied sympathizers
unhitched the horses from Sir Edward 3
carriage and dragged the carriage TO
the quay.
r. f. Smith. NJ. F.. who Is promi-
nently associated with Sir Edward Car
son In the anti-home rule movement,
spoke from the steamer. Home rule
he said, rs as dead as a doornail. All
that Is necessary is to bury Its putrid
carcass" This sentiment was received
with tremendous cheers, followed by the
singing Of Rule Britannia" God Save
the King" and Come Back to Erin"
Long after midnight the bands, fol-
lowed by thousands Of people, paraded
the main streets. There were many
outbursts Of cheering. Some revolver
shots were also fred.
The townspeople went home singing
songs 10 the accompaniment OF bands
The police reported at II p. NJ. that
all districts were in their normal con-
dition and that there had been no dis.
turbances all evening.