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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
CALLS RUNS AMUCK
 TERR|F|ES TOWN Three Men Wounded by Desperado-Fires on
 Two Women

Memphis, September 2-Three men were wounded, two womenr fired on, and the entire community or :Iassey Station, near here, was kept in state of terror for hours by Lou Callis, who ran amuck late last night with a shotgun, accord ing to a complaint made to the sheriff s office here today. Posses are searching the countryside for the man who was some time ago liberated on ball of S15,0oo on a murder charge. Callis drew re- volver 1t is charged. but was overpow- cred by men in a store and elected after having been disarmed. His demonstra- tion with the pistol is said to have been without apparent cause. He returned later with a shotgun anc those remaining in the store barricaded themselves. Calls then went to a residence nearby, where he is said to have fired through the win dows at two women. Firing the shotgun and reloading at intervals, the man cre- ated excitement bordering on panic among the inhabitants, keeping sharp watch meanwhile on the men huddled in the store. Two shots were fired at them as they attemtped to steal away from the place, and George Porter and George Kisslinger and Alfred Cody were slightly wounded. Callis then fled and posses were hastily formed 10 go in pursuit. sheriffs deputies gre aiding these, For nal charges were filed against Callis and it is said that efforts will be made to have his bond forfeited in the murder case. Callis is charged with having killed a man named Stevens at Germantown near here more than year ago.
 Calls had not been apprehended up to midnight tonight. Posses headed by sher, ifs deputies searched for the man throughout today. and up to late hour tonight without result,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
AND HALE
 TEACHERS ADJOURN

Marion, September 2.-(Special )-The joint teachers institute held here for the benefit of teachers of Hale and Per " counties, was attended by practically every teacher In the two counties be- sides a number from other counties.
 The institute was in charge of Prof. Sprite Dowell of Birmingham, who was assisted by Miss Elberta Taylor of the Birmingham city schools. Dr. Thomas of the department of secondary educa- ton at the University of Alabama de- livered an instructive address during the session, which lasted five days.
 Summer visitors are returning home, and with tho rapid marketing of cot ton, Marion has past the vacation period. Next Monday the public schools open and a few days later comes the Marion Institute and Marion Seminary openings with Judson on the 10th. It Is estimated that 500 boarding students will come this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
JAMES FOWLER DIES SITTING ON PORCH New Decaturn Is Stricken With Heart Disease LABOR DAY OBSERVED Banks, Postoffices and Shops Close Down-Patrons Insist Upon Hav-
 ing Mail From Postoffice
 on Sunday

Decatur, September 2.-(Speeial)-James Fowler dropped dead at his home on East Mouton Street. New Decatur. last night from heart trouble. He was about 90 years of age and leaves a wife and sev- eral children.
 Mir. Fowler was not complaining. He was sitting on the front porch smoking his pipe when suddenly and without warn ing he fell out of his chair and when found by members of his family he was dead.
 At the time of his death MT. Fowler was assistant clerk of the circuit court here. He was born and reared near Somerville, the old county seat of this county. He comes from one of the oldest and best known families of the county. Some of his ancestors were the first settlers of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
WILSON-MARSHALL
 MEETING TODAY

Tho finance committee of tho Wilson and Marshall club will meet this after noon in the directors room of tho Chamber of Commerce at 1:45 o'clock. The call has been issued by Harry Jones. president of tho club, and as there arc many matters of importance to be discussed, all members of the committee are urged to be present. Sec- retary Charles F. Rice has mailed out a number of circular letters to the mem bers of the club, asking their earnest cooperation in this matter. While the meeting this afternoon will be for the finance committee to outline their plans every member of the club Is cordially invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
COLUMBUS WINS THE SOUTH ATLANTIC RAG

Savannah, Ga, September 2.-With a margin of one game over Savannah the Columbus team of the South Atlantic Baseball league won the second sec- tion of the league season of 1912. which ended today. Jacksonville won the first section which ended June 26 and the post-season series to decide the league championship will open with the Col umbus team playing at Jacksonville Wednesday. Three games will be played in the Florida city and three at Column bus.
 President Cornish said today:
 ''The season just closed has been among the best the league has had. talk ing into account the bad season last year, it may be said the league is back on it's feet again and in fine shape"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
POTTER'S VISCERA
 FREE OF POISON

Seattle, Wash, September 2.-No traces of poison were found in the viscera of Louis Potter, the New York sculptor who died last week while undergoing trea,- 'nent by n Chinese physician. The chem- ist who conducted the examination made this report public today. The sculptors body today was turned over to q brother whose home is In Chatham, N. Y.
 The police have learned that when Dr. Leo Hung Chow found that his patient was i'll from medicine given in treating a skin disease. he gave another medicine which he said would produce intense thirst. but cautioned Potter not to drink water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool September 2.-Closing cot ton. spot. In limited demand. Prices i to points down. American middllng, fair, 7f91kd; good middling, 6.79d: mIddling, 6.37d: low middling. 6.13d; good ordinary, 6.65d; ordinary, G.17d: sales of the day were 300 bales, of which 300 were for speculation and export and included 4900 American. Re- ceipts 1000 bales, including 690o Amer ican. Futures opened quiet and steady and closed barely steady. September, 6.OSd; SeptemberO October, 5.92iAd; Oc- tober- November, 6.ssd; Noyemher-D De- cember, 5.s3kd; Deonm ber- January. 5S3Ad. January February, 5.S4d; Feb ruary March, 5.351a1; Mareh-April. 5.66hd; April May. 5.87hd; May-Hine. 5ssAd; June-July. 5.8Sd; July-August, 587Kd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
DESPERATE MAN
 ESCAPES TOMBS

New York, September 2.-Reynold Eros bey. accounted one of the most desperate men in the country and held In the Tombs on dual charges of murder. escaped to- day by breaking from a cell and scaling the outer wall. On day last week the man held up and killed Norris Schwartz kops, jeweler, in Delancey street and that same day Frosbey shot and seriously wounded Max Katz, a clerk in cigar store He is charged also with complicity in the murder of Walter Mezeritz shop keeper on February "A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
MEXICO MUST KEEP
 UP WITH UNCLE SAM

San Francisco, September 2.-Senor Rafael Herndez, Mexican secretary of the interior, who is here on a business trip, gave assurances today of the friendly at- titude of the administration to the United States. Mexico has awakened he said, ito a new realization of it's opportuni- ties. and 1t has realized that It's prog ress must keep pace with that of the United States. Mexico will profit by the Panama canal more than other natiorG except the United States itself. having the second largest coast line on the Pa cific coast, and President Madero is keen ly alive to It's possibilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
Ed Garfield Cut

Ed Barfield was cut yesterday after noon at the Waddell house on First avenue between Seventeenth and Eigh- teenth streets about l o'clock by Dave Waddell. Garfield was taken to the Hllman hospital in Shaw's amb bulance and Waddell was later arrested by Off, ficer Pittman, charged with an assault with intent to murder. Barfeld's con- dition Is not considered serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
FEDERAL COURT TODAY
Judge Grubb Will Organize Grand and
 Petit Juries This Morning

The fall term of the federal court will begin this morning. grand jury and two petit juries will be organized by Judge w. l. Grubb. The criminal viola tions will be taken up first. Later the civil cases will be tried. The court will be in session several weeks from present indications.
 The grand jury will begin Its investiga- ton behind closed doors tomorrow after being organized. Several important cases are to be taken up.
 In the criminal division the local excise commission campaign against whisky dealers for re1lling bottles will be taken up. Several local dealers are yet to be tried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
Women Are Recognized

Waco, Tex, September 2.-The feature of the labor day celebration here today was the recognition of the women. Mrs
 Harry Walker was marshal for the Woman's Label league and rode in the parade as chief aide to the grand mar shal At the exercises this afternoon Miss Kate Friend. a prominent club woman, delivered the principal address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
LiyerpoOl Grain

Liverpool. September 2.--Wheat, spot, steady; No. 1 Manitoba, Ss I'd; No, 2 Manitoba, ss 4hd No. Manitoba. Ss |3hd; futures steady october, Is 7Bd; December, Is 4%d. Corn, spot steady; new American kiln dried, Ia 9hd; old American mixed, Is 4d, Futures dull; October, 5s Nd; December, 4s 11hd. Flour, winter patents, o9s Cd, Hops (Paci1o coast), f6 10e@7 1o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
Bank of Germany

Berlin. September 2-The weekly statement of the Bans of Germany shows the following changes: Cash In hand, decrease 11,579.000; loans, ln- crease 24.560.000 marks discounts, in crease 40, 409, 900 marks: treasury bills increase 11,457.o0 marks; notes in cir culation, increase '170,98S,0o0 marks; ; deposits, decrease 74,S89. 900 marks: gold in hand. decrease G1.79s.000 marks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
Demand Mail on Sunday

Patrons of the Decatur postoffice were very much surprised and disappointed yesterday when they went to the post office and found no mall and the general delivery window and the city letter car riers' windows closed. Many people did not know that the department had discon- tinued the distribution of Sunday mail, There is much kicking and many say they will not pay for lock boxes any more be- cause they cannot get their mail on Sun day,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTIONS
 HELD IN TWENTY COUNTIES

that congregation was extended to the Rev. Dan F. Taylor of Bessener. Mr. Taylor has been pastor of the Christian chunch in Bessemer for about 10 years past and it is understood he will accept the call, which has been extended hlm and that he will enter upon his duties as pastor of the church about November 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
Lima Funeral Held

Albuquerque, N. M., September 2.-The funeral of National Committeeman Luna, whose body was found Friday morning floating in q sheep dipping vat at his ranch, took place today. More than 1000 persons attended services at the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
UNUSUALLY QUIET
 DAY IN TAL[ADEGA
Labor Day Generally Ob. served Among Citizens
POLITICS WARMING UP
Jefferson County Fee System Amend ment Will Get Votes Both for and Against It-Nunnally Popu-
 lar for Secretary of State

Talladega, September 2.-(Special.) l.)-La- for Day was generally observed, though everything was unusually quiet. WorN was suspended on all public buildings and municipal contracts; banks were closed. Several small private barbecues and excursions to pleasure grounds wers arranged The lack of local labor or sanization prevented a public demonstra- tion.
 State Politics Warm Up
 State politics is beginning to be live theme among the groups who class as "early rsersy in political affairs. The Birmingham amendment to the constitu- tion as to the fees of Jefferson county court officers will get votes both for 1t and against it, as many rock-ribbed pa triots are opposed to amending consti- tuition on any subject. Jim Nunnally is popular here for secretary of state, but John Purifoy has cinch on the old Con federates.
 For auditor, w. F. Wilkinson of Pratt vile is better known than his compet- itors. Hector D. Lane has a wide ac- quaintance in Talladega, and w. H. Sey- mour knows a lot of Talladega farmers, so that this will be a lively race.
 Frank N. Julian for the place of asso- ciate railroad commissioner, has the ad- vantage of local acquaintance over his competitors For attorney general, D. H. Riddle, formerly of Coosa, but who now lives in Talladega, may have slight ad- vantage, because of residence, over ". |. Martin of Montgomery, and Fred Wall Of Athens, and an additional advantage in that MT. Riddle ran for this office at last election, receiving a very large vote.
 Fall Term of Court
 The fall term of the city court was opened Monday morning. A call of the civil docket was had, and many cases set for various days of the term; some few being dismissed for want of prosecu- tion. The non-jury criminal docket will be taken up on the 12th. The jury docket of criminal cases begins on September IS, forty cases being set for the week.
 On the equity docket the noted Peace Baptist church case'' Is set for Wednes- cay, September Il, when 1t will probably Q submitted on briefs without argument, report, which was in favor of the Bar ton faction. The grand jury was organ ized on Monday afternoon, with business enough before it to keep the body in session the entire week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03

and apportioning funds for the differ ent rural school districts. the county board of education, presided over by Superintendent of Education Persons, will be in session Tuesday and probably Wednesday. regular batch of work involving detail and worry will have to be gone through with. Quite num- Der of communities in the various school districts are setting up a cry for more school buildings, claiming that their children have to go too far to get to the schools already established. and the claims of these petitioners will be listened to by the board
 The Rev. Professor J. A. Clotfelter of Tuskegee. Ala, has been elected to a professorship in the Alabama Pres byterian College for Men and will take up his duties on the opening of the col llege next month. He will be at the head of the preparatory department of the colleege. He is a specialist In Eng | fish and Greek. Professor Clotfelter Is a graduate of Davidson college, North Carolina, and the Columbia Theological ! seminary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
.PELL CITY ELECTION ON SEPTEMBER 16 Eleven City Officials Will
 Be Voted Upon HIGH SCHOOL OPENS Improvements Made and Others Con- templated on A., B. & A.-The
 Socialists Place Ticket
 in the Field
HIGH SCHOOL OPENS

Pell City, September 2.-(Special)-The municipal election will be held Monday September 16 A mayor and five members to serve as councilmen, together with five members composing the full school bod for the next two years will be elected.
 Those qualifying and filing their names with the clerk as candidates for the va rious offices to be voted on at said elec- tion are as follows; For mayor, F. A. Thompson for councilmen, Claud B. All verson, l.. E. Garrett, Pickens Pearson, pr. w. B. Johnson. T. J. Abbott, J. E.. Box, Sumter Cogswell. J. T. Mewbourn and w. W. Zellner; for members of the school board, James M. Garrett, w. A. Starnes, A E. Ledyard, T. H. Rennie, McLane Triton and pr. R. A. Martin.
 Improvements on A., B. X A.
 Frederick T. Rubidge, vice president of the Birmingham and Atlantic railway, was in town Saturday en route to Coal City MT. Rubidge stated that in short time the line would be placed in fine condition for the winter traffic. They have just finished painting the bridge that crosses the Coosa river between this place and Talladega, and in addition have purchased about 100000 feet of bridge and trestle timbers to be used in placing their trestles and bridges in fine condition.
 High School Opens
 The Pell City high school opened this morning with a full attendance under the management of Professor Smith as prln- cipal. Several of the citizens delivered some fine talks in behalf of Professor Smiths ability and the future progress of their school.
 Socialists Place Ticket
 The socialists of St. Clair county met at Odenville in convention last Satur- day, nominated a county ticket and adopt ed a platform According to socialist principles, the platform and candidates must be ratified by party referendum vote which is to take place in the near future. The following were nominated as the choice of the convention for the va rious county offices: W. s. Rodgers for county superintendent of education; R. B. Crump for tax assessor; M. E. For sythe for tax collector; Kenneth W. Bur- tram for treasurer: E. G. Gibbs for com- mitteeman Fourth district and w. E ODonnell committeeman for First dis trict.
 Courthouse Square Improved
 The courthouse square is beginning to present very beautiful view to the citizens of the town and county since Sheriff Love has had several teams and men at work on it for the past week, t.. from the sidewalks of the towns to the courthouse, and placing dirt In the low braces on the grounds.
 Valuable Farm Sold
 The farm of Mrs. L. A. Cornett which Is located about two miles from town, was sold last week for $1600. The farm contains only 80 acres and is considered as one of the best real estate deals made in this section of the county this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
London Stocks

London, September 2.--Close: Consols for money, 75 9-16 for account, 75 15-1s. Illinois Central. 1345a Louisx vile and Nashville, 16Sh Southern railway, 311a Southern railway pre- ferred, S21s bar silver, quiet, 23 13-16: money, MOP per cent; discount for short bills, 31a per cent; three months bills. 3% per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
London Provisions

Liverpool, September 2-Following are the breadstuffs stocks: Flour 4000 sacks, wheat 699.0 .000 centals. corn 20O0 centals, bacon 13.700 boxes. hams Gs06 boxes, shoulders 2000 boxes, butter 2400 cwts., cheese 34.600 boxes. lard 1900 tierces of prime western steam and 4230 tons of others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
French Exchange

Paris, September 2-Three per cent rentes, 92 francs 32 centimes for the account. Exchange on London 25 francs 28h centimes for checks. Private dis count rates. PA per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
HUBBARD BROS. & co.

Cotton MerehemtS, HonOveF Square, N. change, New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Produce Exchange. Asso- ciate Members Liverpool Cotton Asso- chase and sale of Cotton and Cotton seed oil for future delivery. Special at llgnnents. of spot cotton for delivery. 06gTespondence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
HumOrists in Detroit

Detroit, September 2.-Right on the heels of the gathering of tombstone man. ufacturers, American press humorists from all over the United States met here today to enjoy week of recrea- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
Wreck on Southern

Chattanooga, September 2.--One man was killed and three others more on less seriously hurt today when South- ern Railway passenger train No. 6. go- ing south In tho direction of Atlanta. ran Into a handcar. loaded with section laborers at a place near McCarty e.c.s ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
Labor Day Observed

In honor of Labor Day the banks, post offices and shops of the two Decaturs are closed down. A big barbecue was had at Oakland park given under the au- spices of the ladies of St. Anu's Catholic church. A number of private harpeeues were also held. There was no parade or public demonstration of any kind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
German Exchange

Berlin, septem Der 2.-Exchange on London 20 marks, 46 pigs for checks. Money, per cent. Private discount rate. Az per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
UNUSUAL SERVICE
 HAD AT HUNTSVILLE
Two Sunday Weddings-A Young Printer Dies of Pneumonia.
 Schools Open

Huntsville, September 2-(Special) ) An unusual and interesting service was held Sunday afternoon at the Fifth Street Baptist church, when. by the same presbytery. ]. E. Holland was or dained to the full work of the Bap- tst ministry and J. F. Lehman, L. c. Reed and E. 1T. Higgins were ordained as deacons of that church. The pres bytery was composed of the Baptist ministers of Huntsville and suburbs. and the deacons of the different churches. R. F. Pettus, a deacon of the First church, was moderator.
 Roy Adcock and Miss Lena Luna Of Dallas were married Sunday at the home of the brides sister. Mrs. Sam Pirtle. at the Alabama nursery The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. R. Brasher.
 Albert Hall and Miss Susie Reed of West Huntsville were married Sunday afternoon at the home of Dock Whit ner. Rev. Joe Jones performed the ceremony.
 Robert Sanders, 16-year-old son of J. M Sanders, died after an illness of few weeks with pneumonia. He was a printer, formerly employed with the Mercury Banner
 Jim Jones. a farmer in the Monrovia precinct, was knocked in the head with a rock and probably fatally injured by Sam Slay, negro farmer in a fight that came up because of a cur dog. Jones had complained to Stay that his dog had been comipg over to his place and sucking eggs. In the fight that en- sued Jones' skull was crushed.
 The city grammar schools, St. Ce- celia academy and the Butler Train ing school opened this morning.
 The body of Mrs. Gilbert D. White, formerly Miss Mamie Hayes of Moores- Vile, was brought to Huntsville today Sfom Kansas City, where she died af- ter brief illness. The funeral was conducted this afternoon from the Episcopal church. A large party of Limestone county relatives of the young women attended the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
THE MARKETS
Bullion Taken In

London September 2,-Bullion amounting to f55,0oo was taken into the Bank of England on balance today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
Y YOUR HOME

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
FALL TERM OF B|bb
 CIRCUIT COURT OVER
Judge Miller at Centreville DispOses of One of Busi-
 est Sessions Ever Held

Centreville, September 2-(Special J. county after being in session two weeks adjourned at late hour Saturday after room. This was one of the busiest ses- sions of the court ever held and Judge Miller sustained his well deserved repu tation for the dispatch of business.
 During the first week the civil docket was called which contained 73 cases. Of this number 50 were finally disposed of, five continued for settlement, two con tinued because of similar case pending in the supreme court, seven continued by consent and Il by operation of law. Every case on the civil docket was called for disposition. The second week was de- voted to the trial of criminal cases
 As result of the weeks work there were 40 convictions and pleas of guilty, two verdicts of not guilty and a number of cases dismissed, several forfeitures made final: some cases withdrawn and filed and some cases continued on &C., count of sickness of defendants or ab- sence of witnesses.
 The non-jury term of the county court was in session here today. The docket was not very heavy and was soon cleared by Judge Pratt Most of the cases went over to the jury term. Several defend ants put in pleas of guilty and one cas was dismissed.
 Several bales of cotton of the 1912 crop have been brought to market here The cotton crop promises to be very short in Bsbb county as the hot dry weather is causing the plant of deteriorate very ra pidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03

Albert Hall and Miss Susie Reed of West Huntsville were married Sunday afternoon at the home of Dock Whit ner. Rev. Joe Jones performed the ceremony.