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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-04
Lubbock Has Famous Meteor

Some time ago there was made
mention in this paper Of a large
meteor rock having been brought
to town by Mr.. B. 0. McWhor.
ter. Mention was also made OF
the discovery in the daily papers
over the State and the following
is from the Fort Worth Tele-
gram:
The recent discovery of the
meteor on a ranch near Lub-
book, Texas. which fell more
than thirty years ago, recalls to
the older Fort Worth residents
the sight of the immense boul-
der falling the after noon of
March %, 1880.
Postmaster Lon Barley said
on Thursday that he saw the
meteor when it fell. He was in
camp near Blue Mound, ten
miles from here. and was on his
way to Denton county with a
herd of stock belonging to Capt.
S. B. Barnett.
In recalling the incident, Mr..
Barley said that he looked at
his watch and that it was 200
O'Clock in the afternoon. The
meteor appeared to be the size
of a wash tub, he said, and
although it was $50 miles away
appeared to strike the earth only
a few miles distant.
The meteor never had been
found until a few weeks ago
and then by accident. Meteor
ologists, who examined the inn
mense rock, declared there was
no question but that it was the
that fell thirty years ago.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-04
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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-04
DR.. Barcus Resigns

DR.. j. Sam Barcus has resign
ed as president Of Seth Ward
College. to take effect at the
end of the school term. in order
to take up pastoral work again.
The board has elected Prof. w.
M. Pearce, dean of the school,
to the presidency. -Plainview
News.
We understand that DR.. Bar
Gus has been called by the
Bishop to take a pastorate in
North Central Texas, and will go
TO his new work as soon as
the school closes this session.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-04

DAWN the Missing Link real
chimpanzee will bb seen on the
street during the band concert,
if weather. permits the animal
understands the English Langu-
age and during thd show at night
will do somA wonderful stunts
under convas At Lub bock Monday
April 9Th. AtNg1t only. 39-lt
Remember thai hogs and
kaffir corn make splendid
stimulant for your pocket book.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-04-04

j. A. Wilson, Saturday morn
ing received a message bearing
the information that his father
had died the night previous, and
his remains would be taken to
Rifle for interment. Mr.. Wilson
was here several months two
years ago, and many Of the peo-
pie who did not formerly know
him formed his acquaintance and
will join the Avalanche in ex-
tending to the bereaved family
our sincere sympathy.
The many friends of the fami-
ly will regret to learn that w.
H. Denison has moved with his
family to Oklahoma, where they
will make their home in the
future, for a while at least. Mr..
Denison has a large contract
job in that section. and his little
baby being in very poor health,
having never recovered from the
effects of swallowing some I've
several mo9fhs ago, he likes to
be nearer bbme in case the little
one becomes suddenly worse.
money to Loan
| CAM 6aMyou money on land
at eight per cent interest, three
to ten keays Time. Louis A.
Robinson. 90 If
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
BUILD SPUR TRACK
 TOFA|R GROUNDS Black Belt Fair at DemOpO- lis Will Be Better Than
 Ever This Fall

Demopolis, May 2O.-tSpecial) )-Manager E. R. Berry of the Black Belt fair. has received positive assurance that a spur track will be built from Spocari to the fair grounds. This is proof positive that the Southern Railroad company has pinned it's faith to the Black Belt fair. The branch line will cost s10.000 and will be about one mile in length. During the fall an hourly schedule will be in force ana the fare from Demopolis to the grounds will be 10 cents
 AS further evidence of the support of the Southern, this company will send it's industrial and agricultural exhibit. The Black Belt fair is one of only three fairs to get this exhibit.
 The problem of transportation now be- ing solved the Black Belt fair is now certain to become one of the greatest fairs in the south. Already the big ex hibit hall and the cattle pens and stables are inadequate, more space being already asked for than was taken last year.
 Extensive enlargements will be made at once Electricity for light and power will be installed The race track has been inn proved and Trainer Sandige spends his entire time at the association stables. training some of the best horses in the south.
 When the gates open September g there will be ready fine race card, a band in attendance daily. and free fireworks at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
PULLMAN COUNTY WET BY ABOUT 300 Vote in Country Beats slight. Fine Weather Prevents
 Large Vote

Cullman, May 3.-(SpeciaD.-The peo- pie of Cullman county by their vote in the local option election held here today sanctioned the return of the open saloon under strict regulations by a majority that will possibly reach 300. The vote in country beats was lights but early re- ports are to the effect that most of them gave safe wet majoritles. Cullman beat voted it's entire strength and polled 712 votes.
 It is safely estimated that in this beat the vets will carry by at least five or six to one. The fine weather today possibly prevented the people in the country beats going to the polls and voting owing to the fact the farmers are very busy with their crops at this time. It is said that in some precincts in the country the vets will carry it by a majority of 10 to 1. Lit tie activity was shown by the dry advo- cates while the local optionists worked hard in the interest of the cause they represented. The ballot is very short and it will not take but a short time to count out, but accurate figures on the election can not be ascertained before tomorrow. However reports from over the county show conclusively that Cullman will be thrown in the wet column by safe ma jarity.
 The dispensary was not considered in the running at all The soft drink stands were closed tight today and it is rather doubtful if they reopen now, that the election has been held and they have been outlawed. The local optionists are jubi- lant over their victory in Cullman to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
LABOR VOTE MAY
 DECIDE NOMINEES
Much Interest in Coming
 Primary at Anniston
CAMP PLANS PROGRESS
Humane Society Incorporates-Trav elers Hold Annual Smoker-Addi- ton to Anniston Garage.
 Anniston Bankers Return

Anniston. May 2O.-(Special)-In the ap- preaching democratic primary for the purpose of nominating candidates for election as city officials of Anniston, the labor vote gives promise of being the bal ance of power and may decide the nom- inee of the party, according to the opiu- ion of seasoned politicians of the city, this being especially true with reference to the mayoralty race.
 At present Capt w. L. McCaa, a capi- telist ana prominent business man, and R. E. Gam. president of the state Feder- ation of Labor, are formally in the race. Mayor J, L. Wikle has tentatively an- nounoed and stated Saturday evening that his formal, announcement, which was expected Sunday morning, would be forthcoming within a short time. By reason of his position Mr. Gam is ex- pected to poll big labor vote and ex- presses himself as being assured of con siderable following outside of labor ranks. On the other hand. both Captain McCaa d. d Mayor Wixle, who are looked upon to split the vote in the First and Fourth wards, are both very popular with the labor element, and will likewise command large following In the other wards. neither of them admitting that Mr. Cam Wal be able to absolutely control labor $ franchise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
COMMENCEMENT AT
 WARD SEMINARY

Nashville, May 2o.-Cspecial)- )-ward seminary closed its forty-seventh year to- oay An unusually brilliant commence ment season was marked by the various musical programmes. the art exhibit. com- prising life work. clay modelling pottery and design and by the noteworthy produc- ton of "A Midsummer Nights Dream on the campus. The annual commence ment sermon was preached yesterday by Rev. James l. Vance, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city. The baccalaureate address was de livered to the graduates this morning by Rev. Thomas F. Gailor, Bishop of Ten nessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21

Louisville, May Extensions or annui- ties up to $500 for every disabled minis ter of the Presbyterian church in the United States of America, corresponding in amount to the benaficary's term of service, are the objectives of an action taken here today by the 124th general assembly of the church. This action was the combination, in a body of 12 men, of the powers and duties heretofore exer- cised by the board of relief and tue com mittee on the ministerial sustentation fund. the latter being in part an insur- ance plan.
 The relief board which has the care of widows and orphans of ministers as well as ministers themselves and the sustentation fund, will not lose their cor porate identity. It is provided that the 12 men shall hold office both as relief board and directors of the sustentation fund. The joint administration plan be- comes effective July IS, 1912.
 The assembly when adjournment was taken was in the midst of consideration of the report of a special committee which has been working four years on an intermediate catechism Consideration will be resumed tomorrow.
 A genuine awakening of interest in the call to the ministry is shown in re- ports from colleges and universities ac- cording to the report of the board of education presented through the commit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
ALLEGED FORGERS
 PLAN DIDN'T WORK

Montgomery. May 2o.-Cspecial)- Charged with forging the name of James ". Bryant to an application for s1O,Oo0 life insurance policy. S. ". Dudley and J R. Dudley are under arrest here. sen- sational stories are expected when the nen are arraigned for trial before Judge Michael II. Screws May 90. It is alleged that the men overheard plot to assassi- rate Bryant while he was constable at Benton. Lowndes county, and that they attempted to secure $l0,000 insurance on Bryant life so they could collect 1t when he was killed. Both were held under s75o bends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
SECOND WEEK OF
 THE SUGAR TRIAL Government Probes Beet Sugar Industry of
 the West

New York, May 20.-In it's efforts to prove the business of the American Su- gar company is a monopoly in restraint of trade, the government entered upon ii second week of taking testimony in the dissolution suit today by probing into the beet sugar industry in the west. Chester $. Mercy of Denver, president of the Great Western Sugar company. was on the stand all day and probably will be recalled tomorrow.
 MT. Mercy has been a dominant Dgure in the industry for the last decade.
 Assistant United States District Attor- ney James k. Knapp questioned the wit ness particularly concerning the entry of the American Sugar Refining interests into the west. MT. Mercy told of the sale in 1902 of the Greeley plant. of which he was the head to the late II. o. Have meyer of the American company at Sl25 a share. At that time he said there were but three beet sugar plants in Colorado, all in active competition,
 The government introduced a letter written by MT. Havemeyer shortly after obtaining controlling interest in the Gree ley plant to MT. Morey as follows:
 Tt occurred 10 me today that you might probably be willing to assume a confiden- tial relation between me and my asso- ciates in reference to q possible purchase of the stocks of the different sugar cor porations in your state, perhaps the Lehl company, and perhaps the companies of which MT. Eccles is president. You would have to employ somebody, of course, In your interest and of absolute integrity to keep thoroughly informed of the stocks of these different properties and advise by telegram or letter, as the case might be, of the quantity and rate"
 The witness admitted the receipt of such a letter from Mir. Havemeyer and while he declared the proposal of Mir. Havemeyer had not been carried out he did purchase stocks for him, but it was generally known for whom l was acting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
JASPER PEOPLE AID
 FLOOD SUFFERERS
Walker County High School Graduates Receive Diplomas-Dr. w. E. Evans
 Breaches Baccalaureate Sermon


 Jasper, May 2o--(Special )-The Baptist, Methodist, Christian and Presbyterian churches of Jasper. at united service yesterday. made liberal contribution to aid the flood sufferers. A committee has been named to receive any individual gifts from persons who wish to show their sympathy for the destitute in the flood section. The gifts will be Jumped with gifts from other cities and sent to the needy immediately.
 The finals of the Walker County High school took place tonight when the gradu- ating class received their certificates of graduation. On Saturday night an operetta was given in the school audi torium before large and appreciative au- dience. Through charging an admission fee of 9 cents nice sum was realized to aid in school work.
 ! On Sunday pr. w. l.. Evans preached the baccalaureate sermon. Tonight II pupils, most of whom were Jasper boys. and girls. were awarded certificates of graduation. This was the closing exercise of the second annual commencement of the high school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
Observe Class Day

Mcntevallo May O.-(special)-This af- ternoon, on the second terrace at the c,cnt of the campus the Glass Day. ex. ercises took place. The exercises too1t the unique form of a marriage of tho members of the class of 1912 to different spirits of the world.
 At the meeting of the Alumnae assoeia- ton this morning the following officers were elected for the coming year: Presi-l dent Miss Margaret MeArde first vice. pi esident. Gene Powell; second vice presi- uent, Bonnie Caton; secretary, Lettie Daf- fin; treasurer, Eulette Parker; historian. Winnie Davis Nicely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
TRAGEDY AT ANDALUsIA

Andalusia, May 20.-(Special.)- .)-A shooting affray took place tonight between City Marshal Joe Applin and Tobie Wilkes. in which the lat ter lost his life and Applin is dying.
 Applin and Night Marshal Rar- rington went to arrest Wilkes for violation of a town ordinance. The shooting took place in the office of Ed Wilkes store, and an old grudge is said to have been the cause of the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
ALTER PRIDE DEAD AT NEW DECATUR ell Known Business Man
 Died Saturday
JRIED IN MADISON
nity Mountain, Near Decatur, Be- ng Developed Into Summer Re- s sort-HOme Sites Purchased
 by Decatur Residents

|ecatur, May 20-(SpeciaI. .)-Walter G. |de, one of the best known business h of New Decatur died suddenly at
 home at Il :45-o'clock Saturday morn The remains were taken to Madi- for interment Sunday afternoon and |e accompanied by a large party of ! tives and friends and members of the sonic order. The funeral services were |ducted at Madison by members of the |v Decatur Masonic lodge. |r. Pride had been in ill health for a nber of months, but his condition was
 regarded as serious. Heart trouble the supposed cause of his death. He Ees a wife and five children. IT, Pride had been engaged in business the Decaturs for a number of years.
 the time of his death he and his |ther, Harry Pride, conducted one of
 leading dry goods stores of New De- ur. He was about 40 years of age.
 Develop Trinity Mountain trinity mountain. six miles west of De- ur, is being made into summer re- t. aMny new cottages are being built J. l.. and D. S. Echols. These cottages Il be sold and rented,
 or many years this mountain has been ed as a resort, although there have m but few accommodations there in ITS past. It is one of the highest points this section of the state.
 Home Site Purchased
 he old Rolling stock plant, which was nght some few weeks ago by Mrs. l.. Wilder has been laid out in city lots h is being sold to prospective home lders on easy terms.
 his property contains over 50 acres and located in East New Decatur. Nearly of the buildings have been torn down ] the lumber sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
NEW RECORD FOR
 DIRIGIBLE BALLOON

Paris. May 20.-The French dirigible balloon Clement Bayard III, today beat the worlds dirigible balloon record for altitude. Carrying six passengers. the vessel ascended to a height of 951i feet
 The previous altitude record for dirigi- bles was held by the Adjutant Vincenct. aiso on the Clement Bayard type. which attained height of 6453 feet at Soissons June 19 of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
,Inuou Beats Bloody Razor and All.

Fuss no more with bloody knives and slimy salves and sticky |cking plasters. Bother no more with Lky straps. cotton wads, cloth dough- lis and similar nuisances, NO more
 ed adding insult to injury. N days are over, Praise be Ringot Great, wonderful, Corn Con- |ering Bingo! Worst corns qulckly ln and pain stop "as If by nagic," No |rm to normal flesh. Corn or callous
 Et fade away-you peel 1t off, cast 1t bfn your sight-foot trouble then Is Make no mistake. If pestered with Fms. bunions, callouses. warts-sev- hily or collectively-it's BINGO you Int. There isn't anything just as It druggists. a5c Or direct upon receipt of price I,ennIson Pharmacal Co.,. III No. Dearborn St..
 |caeo. III. Sold in this dtJ by Collier Drug O.. goth Street. x.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21

Rev. II. B. Lovelace of the Baptist church Is in Oklahoma City. attending the convention of tn echurch. During his absence Dr. Game of tho State Normal college preached in his stead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21

A business change took place recently in which U. O. Read and several promi- nent business men of Florence bought out the Acme Lumber company. As soon as the preliminary matters are concluded, 1t Is the purpose of the new firm to in- stall a dry brick kiln.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
Gunhnaf af MaZatlan

Culiacan, Sinaloa Mexico, May @.-The British gunboat Algergn arrived at Ma zatlan today early. preparatory to q cruise along the west coast of Mexico, taken this afternoon to pick up refugees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
Home Site Purchased
Renort Proves Incorrect

Plymouth. England, May 20.-The report culated in Cherbourg that the Kron Incezzi,i Cecilia had picked up some .vivors of wrecked vessel in the At
 tic, is unfounded. Captain Hogemann ,orted the voyage had been uneventful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
Presidency of Council

J. n. Shelnutt is the only avowed candi- date for president of the city council, bus it is stated that there will be other an- nouncements for this position. Capt A. l.. Tyler having been mentioned in that connection. His acceptance, however, would necessitate his resignation as pres ident of the board of education, and it is regarded as not very probable that he will rttp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
Military Man Announces

Another candidate entered the race Sat urday evening from the Fifth ward, when Captain Lamar Jeffers of the Pelham Guardj announced for election, Jesse Evans and Forney Thrasher, members in- being the candidates already in the field from that ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
MAYHEM OBSEQU|ES
 AT HUNTSVILLE.
Banker Buried From Pres
 byterian Church
END CAME SUDDENLY
Though Native of Massachusetts, He Served Confederacy With Distinc- ton During War-President
 of Huntsville Bank

Huntsville, May 2.--(Special) The fun eral of Sidney J. Mayhew, president of the Huntsville Bank and Trust Co.. was conducted this afternoon from the First Presbyterian church by Rev. Francis Tappey The remains were followed to the grave by a large coneourse of citl- zens and in Maple IIill cemetery the service was conducted by the officers of Helion Lodge No. 1, A. r, and A. NJ, of which MT Mayhew had for many years been member.
 MT. Mayhew was born May 2s, 1s29 at Northampton, Mass. He was direct de- scendent of Governor Thomas Mayhew of Nantucket Island and of Rev. Jonathan Mayhew, one of the early ministers of Massachusetts and an apostle of the ln dians. In 1SsS MT. Mayhew married Miss Frances E. Graves of Oxford, O., who with one son, James II. Mayhew of New York, survives him. For 64 years MT. and Mrs. Mayhew lived together, % years of their welded life being passed in Ala bama.
 MT. Mayhew came to Huntsville to be- come president of the Huntsville semi nary and at the outbreak of the civil war; cast his fortunes with those of his adopted state, enlisting as n private Learning of his unusual mathematical talent the Confederate war authorities placed MT. Mayhew in charge of corps of engineers and he served in that ca pacity until the surrender, being most of the time attached to the army of North ern Virginia.
 MT, Mayhew had been president of the Huntsville Bank and Trust Co. since it's organization and for many years had been the president of the board of com missioners of the Agricultural and Me- chanical college for negroes at Normal He was at Normal accepting two new buildings from the contractor when he sustained the stroke that resulted in his death a few hours later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21

Col William Youngblood makes he Headquarters in Decatur. He was In Florence this week. and is still pushing every effort to rid this section of cattle ticks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
Humane Society Incorporates

The Calhoun County Humane society, which was recently organized here with view of putting an end to unwar- ranted cruelty to animals, has been in- corporated under the laws of Alabama, anc is now one of the recognized instl- tutions of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21

that purpose and will erect q great plant at that point.
 Tho Y. M C. A of the Normal college held it's last meeting of the year out on the campus yesterday afternoon at o'clock. A committee was formed to be on the ground in advance of the new pu- pills rext year to assist in the location of strangers, also one to correspond with new pupils during the summer. The secretary will remain. here during the va- cation.
 Dr. Barker of Nashville, who has been here attending the Epworth league dis trict conference, who is a son of Bishop Parker of the Methodist church, preached n magnificent sermon to the young people of the town yesterday, and made won- derful impression on the young life of Florence.
 The U. p. C. medal offered to the sen- Tor class of the Normal college for tse best paper on Southern Heroes" was awarded to Miss Annie Lang King Of Leighton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21

"A Midsummer Nights Dream in Japanese Garden" will be presented by the Young Womens Christian association of the state normal next Thursday even- ing. The entertainment is for the purpose of having a ereditable representation at tho students conference at Asheyille,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21

The company of rich men who have been Investigating the possibilities of the utilization of the water power of the Muscle Shoals have put aside s1.000,0O0 for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-21
Camp Plans Progress

Plans are rapidly going forward for the encampment In this city this sum mer of the southern states militiamen. The delegation which recently arrived from Fort McPherson is at work on the outskirts of the city in making a com plete map of the proposed camp and work is nearing conlpletion on the con struetion of a new sroad to the scene
 the latter work being done by the city