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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
REPUBLICANS AT
 RUSSELLVILLE TODAY
Rev. F. W. Brandon to Deliver Con- mencement Sermon Before the
 Franklin High School

Russellville, May 3.-(Special. )-The first indication of the coming contest between Taft and Roosevelt in Alabama is seen in the county call to the republicans is- sued by Judge S. J. Peters probate judge of Franklin county, in which the repub- lcans of the county are requested to meet in Russellville in mass convention on May 1. 1912, for the purpose of selecting delegates to the state and district con- ventions to be held at Birmingham May Il and to transact any other business that may come before said convention. The call is signed by & J. Peters, chair- man of the subcommittee
 In a contest between Taft and Roosa- overwhelmingly for Roosevelt, although no fight was made for Roosevelt when the first convention was held.
 Rev. Frank w. Brandon, presiding el- der of the Bessemer district, will preach the annual commencement sermon of the Franklin County High school.
 Prof J. B. Sherrill of Hartselie has been featuring at Phil Campbell on "Edu- cation" and The Need of Better School Houses" He has the people worked up to quite a pitch on the subject of building a better school building than they now have.
 Circuit court which was scheduled to begin Monday, has been postponed by Judge Almon until the z9th of July, very much to the relief of the farmers who are so badly behind with their farming oper- ations. Farmers complain of being more behind with their crops than ever before
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
CAMPBELL WINS
 ORATORS MEDAL

Auburn. May Especial L)-Rising above the level of the average college boy declamations, 10 sophomores of the Ala hama Polytechnic institute delivered speeches in sthe annual May day sopho more oratorical contest Wednesday night The prize medal was awarded to James Reid Campbell, young man from Tuske. gee.
 The sophomore contest is one of the features of the collegiate year, and this year the speeches were commensurate With the occasion. The programme was
 J. A. Webb. Birmingham, Our Coun. try's Flag"
 w H. Hudson, Pyriton, "Pompeii." 2
 M. A. Baldwin, Fitzpatrick, Robe. spierre's Last Speech.'
 Paul Minnis Mobile, Henry w. Grady. "
 J. c. Lee, Birmingham, Impeachment of Warren Hastings.''
 ". E. Stevens, Tuskegee, Robert E Lee"
 J. R. Campbell, Success and Failure"
 F. P. Sanford, Montgomery, Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"
 c. II. Taylor, Tuskegee, The Daughter of Dixie.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
FINE FRUIT CROP IS EXPECTED
 IN MISSISSIPPI THIS SUMMER

Jackson, Miss, May s.-(Special)- 1.-The prospect is that Mississippi will have the finest fruit crop experienced in several years. The peach trees are not so full as has been the case some years, but the fruit Is there in the greatest abundance, and will be the larger and better because not crowded.
 While there are very few peach farms in Mississippi, and no farm devoted ex- clusively to peaches, there are farms that have thousands of trees, each, and few farms on which there are no peach trees. It has not been very many years since fortunes were lost on peach orch- ards in this state, and it is hard matter to interest any farmer to such an extent that he will invest more than a few dol lars in trees, and those are simply for home use.
 Plums, pears and apples promise well, all trees bearing fine crops in this section, but unfortunately there are few trees of either fruit. The average man plants an orchard or a few trees of all kinds of fruit now and then, but that ends it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
Results off Whist League

Philadelphia, May 3.-Boston players made practically a clean sweep in the final rounds today of the fifteenth annual congress of the women's whist league. Miss F. W. Freeman and Miss N. M. Free man of the Howell club. Boston, made a sensational finish for the Omaha cup. The Howell club has now two legs of the cup, the same players having won last year at Baltimore.
 The Washington trophy was won by the Cavendish club of Boston. The Cav endish trophy was won by the Howell club Next years congress will be held at Detroit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
GROUND BROKENF0R METHODIST CHURCH
Two of Prattville's Oldest Inhabitants Throw First
 Two ShOvels of Dirt

Prattville, May 3.-( Special )-Ground was broken yesterday at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets for the new Methodist Episcopal church of this city large audience gathered at 12 o'clock. noon, to witness the formal beginning of the new building which is to be the house of worship for this body of Christians.
 Capt. w. T. Northington chairman of the church building committee, called tho audience to attention. asking pr. N r. Dickenson, pastor of the church when completed to lead in prayer. After the prayer by the pastor then it e,Ss an- nounced that Mrs. Sarah fs. Morgan, who | is S5 years old, and one of the oldest citizens and the oldest member of this church, was shown around to the place where it was desired the first dirt Was broken. and she with small shoveD pre- pared for the purpose threw out the first dirt necessary to remove for the new building. Mrs. Morgan Is the oldest h. habitant of this city, having resided here for more than 6J years. Mrs Abbie II. smith then was shown the shovel ant she too threw out a shovel full of dirt. Mrs. Smith Is 76 years old, and has resided in Prattvile for 60 years, and all that time has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In quick succession then the ministers present threw out dsrt, then the building committee, the members of the church, bots men and women, and afterwards the school children from the public school, who had turned out 10 come to the exercises. threw each spade of dirt out of the ditch for the north wall of the new building. which is expected to go up on this lot and be completed by October 1, next.
 Messrs. Wright and Wilson of Birnling- ham are the contractors and Miller and Martin of the same city are the arehi- tects The work will be pushed along as rapidly as possible until it is finished. It is expected that the building will cost S30 0C0 when completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
OFFICERS SCHOOL AT PICKETT SPRINGS Camp of Instruction Will Open Tuesday, Closing
 Following Saturday

Montgomery, May s.-(Speeial)-C Consid- erable preparation is being made for the holding of the officers school at Pickett Springs next week. Gen. Joseph B. Scully, adjutant general Alabama Nati- onal Guard, will be in command of the school, and other officers of high rank will assist in the work of instruction.
 The officers camp of instruction will open on Tuesday, May T. and will close on Saturday, May Il. During the five days the officers of the state militia are in camp they will be given instructions in all military lines and it is understood that the instruction will be of rigid nature.
 The officers instruction camp will be held solely for the purpose of military training, and 1t is announced that the officers will be required to do consider able amount of work, with view to bet ter qualifying them for the places they hold In the Alabama National Guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
HUNTSVILLE VETS
 GOING TO REUNION
]. P. Carlisle. Former Madison Resi- dent, Dies in Tennessee-Minne-
 apolis Orchestra Plays

Huntsville, May S.-(Special)-Th last meeting of Egbert Jones camp. United Confederate veterans previous to the re- union in Macon, was held on Thursday afternoon. when the members of the camp decided to leave for Macon on Monday. May G. The camp declined to select an official route and will leave the selection to individual members. Nearly all of the members of the camp will attend the reunion.
 J. P. Carlisle, formerly a well known citizen of Huntsville, died yesterday at his home near Shelbyville, Tenn, after a brief illness. He was here on & visit two weeks ago and was making arrange ments to move back to Huntsville.
 The Minneapolis Symphony orchestra gave two concerts in the Elks theatre here Thursday afternoon and evening under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association. The venture of the Young Mems Christian association was a success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
COMMENCEMENT AT
 LIVINGSTON NORMAL
The Rev. l.. s. BranscOmb to Preach Baccalaureate
 Sermon May 26

Livingston. May 3.-tSpecial (-Tne closing exercises of the Alabama Nor nal college at this place. will begin commencement sermon will be preached by the Rev. L. $. Branscomb of Bir- min gham. The address to the graduat- ing class and to the public will be delivered on Wednesday, May go, by c. S. Mcdowell, mayor of Eufaula. The following is a list of full graduates in the normal department who will receive diplomas on commencement day:
 Lucinda Mcclellan, Lou Jones. Fleta MoWhorter, Adelle Wade, Gertrude Love, Kate Roark. Houston Lassiter, Sara Arlington. Inez Davis, Kathleen Webb, Ida Mae James. Irene Caldwell. Music graduates: Linnie Dew, Ala Webb, Emily Williamson.
 In addition to these, a large num- per of students in music and other arts will receive certificates of different grades.
 The following is the programme 10 be rendered:
 Sunday. May 26, 1e1o--11 a. m, com mencement sermon, by Rev. L. S. Brans- omb; 8 D. n., address to Young Wom- ems Christian association.
 Monday. May 27. 1912-s p. na., annual concert.
 Tuesday, May 2s. 1s19-4 p. m. art levee. exhibit of domestic arts; D. m.. senior play.
 Wednesday. May 2s. 1s12-11 a. m. address to graduating class, by c. s. McDowell 11:30 a. m, delivery of di- plomas by the president.
 The present session has been fraught with unusual interest and great pros pertv. The enrolment to date has reached grand total of 3S5 students. When the trustees one year ago de- clared that boys should no longer be admitted, they announced that this would be a normal school for girls only, and it was feared that the at tendance would be diminished: but moro boarding students have been reg stered this year than ever before in the history of the institution. The total number of boarding students being 342 5i counties have been represented and four different states. The elegant new dormitory. which was begun last Sep tcmber was completed during the year and every room has been occupied. More than s25.000 has been expended dur ing the session on buildings and equip ment.
 The summer school is scheduled 70 le egin on Monday. June 3. A large en- -olment has already been made and indications are that an unusually largo number of students will be in attend ance at the opening. Many other in- movements will be made during tn 9 summer. for plans are now on foot for adding largely to the material equip ment of this splendid institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04

| they are never attended to, and in the course of year or two are dead. Officers and members of the Mississippi National Guard are confident that there is going to be trouble between the United States and Mexico, and some of them are really restless over what they look upon as unnecessary delay in getting troops to the Rio Grande.
 A quiet tip seems to have been passed down the line from Washington to the effect that something is doing" in their line, or that it will be before the world is very much older, and it is stated that officers who are detached have been scur- rying around nightly hunting for berths in time to get away with the first troops sent to the border.
 There are national guardsmen in Mis- sissippf who are Itching for fight" and there are others who are thoroughly con- vinced they are going to be gratified in the near future. Fortunately, in the event the United States does find it necessary to invade Mexico, the Mississippi National Guard Is in good shape, better organized better equipped and better drilled than ever before in it's history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
WOMEN ARE DENIED
 A CHANGE OF VENUE

Mobile, May S.-Judge Semmes In the city court here this morning refused to grant the motion of attorneys for Mrs. Mary T. Godau and her daughter, Mrs. Theresa Wasserleb, for a change of venue to an adjoining county on the ground they cannot get a fair and impartial trial here. This is the second time the motion has been refused The case will be tried the first week in June.
 Both of the women are charged with the killing of Policeman Wasserleben on December 29 Mrs. Wassehleben has con- fessed only in part and is held as ac- cessory. Mrs. Godau confessed in toto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
FARMER HIT OVER
 HEAD WITH SPADE
Irate Parent Near Clayton Objected to Attentions Paid Daughter
 by His Victim

Eufaula. May 3.-(Special. )-C1aude Bla- key. white man, S5 years old, is suffer ing from broken skull. the result of a blow inflicted with a spade in the hands of Henry Boyd, white man. 50 years old, Tuesday morning.
 The difficulty took place four miles east of Clayton. in the public road, and grew out of Blakey's attention to 13-year-old daughter of Boyds. which had been for bidden by the girls father, but persisted in by Blakey. Both men resided in the same neighborhood and had hitherto been on good terms.
 Blakey was unconscious for F hours but at this time is still alive. with but little hopes for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
ALABAMA GLEE CLUB
 PLAY AT SYLACAUGA

Sylacauga, May 3.-fspecial.)-The Uni- versity of Alabama Glee club gave an en- tertainment at the Palace theatre last Wednesday night to the people of Syla- cauga. A large crowd was out and tho show was we'll received. After their ar rival in the afternoon reception was given them at the home of Mrs. j. w. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
Road Will Become a Reality

Salina. ISas., May 3,-A cablegram re- ceived by NJ. l.. Miller, president of the proposed Sallna, Winnipeg and Gulf rail- way states that the contract for the sale of H3000.000 bonds for the road has been closed in Paris. It is stated construction will begin this month or early in June
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04

was made by H. A. Hesse, chief of di- vision of the civil service commission and Postoffice Inspector E. IT. Kline.
 MT. Lathrop, when asked for a state- ment in reference to the fine imposed upon him. together with J. G. Bass, his clerk. in the Thompson campaign for gov ernor. said:
 "It was a mere technical matter which we settled by paying a nominal fine. In the campaign Mir. Bass handled the gen. eral matters and erred, according to the government investigators. l stood behind him in everything he did and paid the fine when 1t was agreed upon. The en- tire matter was purely a technical viola ton unworthy of serious thought
 Mir. Thompson. leading the fight for Colonel Roosevelt here, was out of the city last night, and could not be reached for an expression. However, it is be- lieved he will issue a statement regard ing the matter when he returns 10 the city It was reported several months ago that indictments had been returned by the federal grand jury of men higher up" on the Thompson campaign commit tee. Then 1t was freely admitted that the investigation and subsequent report were political retaliation for some wan- dering members of the fold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
 AMTTNDSEN LEAVING FOR BUENOS AIRES

Buenos Ayres. Argentina, May S.-Dis- patches having been received here an- nouncing that Capt. Roald Anundsen. the discoverer of the south pole. is leaving Australia for Buenos Ayres the Norwe- gian colony here is preparing a brilliant reception in his honor. The steamer Tram bearing Captain Amundsen and party IS expected to reach here at the end of May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
Taft Back Home

Washington. May 3.-President Taft, re- turning from Savannah and Augusta reached here this morning. He wll spend the day in his offices. Tomorrow he goes into Maryland for days campaign prior to the primaries of Monday next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04

advancing on him with a knife when he fired the fatal shot. Rowland Is one of the best known men in the county and was a candidate for sheriff a few years ago. being considered prospective can didate at next election.
 Considerable interest has been mani- tested in the hearing here as Rutledge was also a we'll known citizen of Jack rnrn.illn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
Hobson Invited to New Orleans

New Orleans, May 3.-Special invitations have been forwarded to William J. Bryan and Congressman Richmond r. Hobson of Alabama to deliver addresses before the National Good Roads convention. which will be held here May 16-19 inclusive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04

REUNION TICKETS VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY GOOD ON 12;15 TRAIN SATURDAY NIGHT; STOP OVER AT ATLANTA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
BRAVE WOMAN PUTS
 BURGLAR ID ROUT Mrs. Charles Rose Fires at
 Intruder While Alone
PAY FOR TEACHERS
Roosevelt Republicans of Etowah Meet in Convention Today at At talla-Memorial Day Services
 at Turkeytown Today

Gadsden, May 3.-(Speeial)-A burglar entered the home of Charles Rose on Ma lone street last night. Mrs. Rose was at home alone and was awakened from her sleep shortly before midnight to find a man in the house. evidently bent on theft. She had pistol near her bed and arming herself herewith she discov- cred the burglar just in time to see him leap through a window which he had evil dently opened in entering. She opened fire on him and caused him to drop a purse he had secured but apparently did no further harm to the fugitive than to frighten him. Mir. Rose is a mail clerk and runs on the Alabama Great Southern and was away on his run when the man was in his home.
 Honor Confederate Dead
 Memorial day. which is always an event of unusual importance at Turkeytown, will be properly observed there tomorrow and Sunday The graves will be decor ated and appropriate services will be held. Rev. Tyler, the prseidlng elder of this district. will be present and deliver a ser mon both tomorrow and Sunday morning. There are always a good many people from the city In attendance at this obser- vance and if the weather permits there will be many again thls year.
 Teachers Are Happy
 Tomorrow will be pay day for the teach- CTS of the county and most of them will be in the city. This is the last pay day for the season for all but very few and the schools will mostly close within few days.
 Republicans at Attalla
 The Roosevelt republicans of this coun- ty will meet in convention tomorrow at Attalla for the purpose of selecting II delegates to the state convention to be held at Birmingham on Saturday of the coming week. It Is not anticipated that the regulars" will pay any attention to the meeting tomorrow and that resoh- tions will be passed indorsing the ex- President as the party nominee and Sn- structing the delegates to vote for him in the state convention, at which con testing delegation will be named to go to the Chicago convention and fight for re- cognition as against the delegation named heretofore by the Taft men,
 Gun Clubs Weekly Shoot
 The Gadsden Gun club had it's regular weekly shoot at the club grounds yester- day afternoon and some good scores were made. The three leaders were only one point separated in the score, C.. l.. Gum, E. C. Little. and J. s. Paden breaking A. 4S and 42 respectively out of 30 birds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
FIRST CONVICTION UNDER
 NEW CIVIL SERVICE LAW
BY WALTER HARPER

was made by H. A. Hesse, chief of di- vision of the civil service commission and Postoffiee Inspector E. II. Kline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04

they are never attended to, and in the course of year or two are dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
Teachers Are Happy

Tomorrow will be pay day for the teach CTS of the county and most of them will be in the city. This is the last pay day for the season for all but very few and
 the schools will mostly close within a
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-11
A DAINTY DISH.
How to eroil . Sparrow by Uncle
ae same Recipe.

How 70 eroil . Sparrow by Uncle
te Same Recipe.
In most localities in the United
States English sparrows are a pest
There IL therefore no reason why the
birds should not be utilized for food
In this country. a. they have been in
the old world for centuries, says a
recent farmers bulletin issued by the
department of agriculture. Their flesh
u palatable. and though their bodies
are small their numbers fully compen.
safe for their lack Of size.
To kill mereifully sparrow that has
been trapped, place the thumbnail at
the base Of its skull and dislocate its
neck by hard and quick pressure. To
dress 1t, cut OF the legs, the. wings at
the outer joint, and the neck close to
the body. Strip of the skin. beginning
at the neck. Make cut through the
body wall extending from the neck
along the backbone till the ribs are
severed, then around between the legs
to the tail. and remove the viscera.
If sparrows are to be brOiled, save
only the breasts, as this method Of
cooking so shrivels and parches the
lesser parts as to render them worth
less In this case tear off a strip Of
skin from wing to wing across the
back; grasp the wings in front Of the
body in one hand and the neck In the
other, and by quick pull separate the
breast from the ribs; turn the breast
out Of the skin that covers 1t and
sever the wings at the second joint
The whole operation requires but a
fraction Of a minute. and 1t can be
done by the fingers alone.
Sparrows may be cooked by any Of
the methods employed for reedbirds or
quail. When boned. broiled. buttered
and served on toast they are particular
~ good and compare favorably with
the best kinds Of small game.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-11-11
HOW TO- REDUCE GAS GILL.
Suggestions by Expert For Economical
Use Of Household liqhts,

Suggestions by Expert For Economical
Use Of Household Lights.
A repair man who was called in to
hunt gas leak gives this timely warn
ing: mo matter how faint the smell
Of gas. never hunt the leak with a
match. but call up the gas Office at
once. The gas may not be apparent
outwardly. but may have collected in
the pipes or In the joists of the wall.
The match applied at the outlet is
sufficient TO produce an explosion that
might blow out the side of the wall"
As soon as there is perceptible
smell Of gas open doors and windows
wide. Never carry light into closed
room where gas II suspected. Illnmi-
mating gas mixed equally with air is
one Of the greatest explosive COM
pounds known. and a surplus of air
must he provided tn avoid danger.
In using the small plate gas stoves
attached by an extra key to the. gas
Jet see that the rubber tube fits tight
The least escaping gas, though scarce
~ noticeable. vitiates the atmosphere
and swells the gas bill
Always turn on the light from
drop light or gas plate by the cock
which supplies the tube. If the lower
cock Is used first the upper one may
he forgotten. and the pressure of gas
on the rubber surely causes leak
Occasionally take OF the tube and hang
1t out to air to get rid of gas odors
that may be mistaken for leaks.
Do not neglect TO turn OF the lower
cock as WELL If It is left open bad
accident may result by the force of
the gas accumulated between the time
the gas Ia turned on and one has
stopped to apply match to the
burner This is especially dangerous
In the one plate stoves used In many
bathrooms and nurseries for heating
water.
In lighting the burner of a gas stove
see that the key is fully turned on be-
fore applying the match: otherwise
the force Of the air may drive the
fame back through the key opening
instead Of igniting. Do not turn on
any gas burner until the match is
ready.
Every housekeeper should know
where the stopcock is that controls the
gas supply of the house. In case of
fire or sudden accident such knowl-
edge may save an explosion.