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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17

Washington, December 16,-Record crops of corn, spring wheat. oats, bar ley, potatoes, rye, hay and rice were harvested this year, according to the final estimates of the department of agriculture announced today. They confirmed preliminary estimates, made several months ago, in almost every instance With a total value of S3,911,- 449,000, the eleven principal crops esti- mated today exceeded the value of the same crops last year by s5o,531, 900.
 Corn, the greatest crop of all. went almost 2O0,00o,000 bushels beyond the record crop grown in 1906 and sur passed the 1911 crop by 59S,258.00o bushels. This value of the crop, how ever, was less by $64,000,0oo than last years, the price per bushel on Decem- Der l being 4s7 cents this year against 61.S cents last year.
 The total wheat crop was 109,029,0O0 bushels greater than last year; oats, 496, ,O39, ,000 bushels greater, barley. 63,- 584,000 bushels greater; rye, 2,455,O00 bushels greater; buckwheat, 1,600,000 bushels greater; faxseed, S,703,OO0 bushels greater; potatoes. 127,910,000 bushels greater; hay, 17,775,000 tons greater; tobacco, 57,716,000 pounds greater.
 The department of agriculture's final estimate of acreage, production, price on December and total value of the principal crops of the country an- nounced today follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
BROKERS DISCUSS
 MONEY TRUST PROBE

New York, December 16.-After the close of the market today the board of governors of the New York stock exchange held a special meeting, at which the investigation of the money trust" in Washington was discussed The meeting was largely attended, some of the conferees including officials and governors whose testimony and views regarding the methods of the stock exchange already are matters of public record.
 The meeting considered the adVisabil- ity of making public statement em- bodying some of the testimony given by representatives of the stock eX- change before the Pujo committee, but at the conclusion of the meeting Sec retary George w. Ely declared there was nothing to be said at this time
 It was said the governors were not in accord as to the course to pursue, some being opposed to any attitude suggesting "vindication.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
The Best Cough Jyrup is Easily Made at Home Costs Little and Acts Quickly. Money Refunded If 1t Fails.

This recipe makes a pint of cough syrup, and saves you about $2.00 as com pared with ordinary cough remedies. It stops obstinate coughs-even whooping cough-in hurry, and is splendid for sore lungs, asthma, croup, hoarseness and other throat troubles.
 Mix one pint of granulated sugar with F pint of warm water, and stir for minutes. Put 215 ounces of Pinex fifty cents worth) in q pint bottle, and add the Sugar Syrup. Take teaspoonful every one, two or three hours. Tastes good.
 This takes right hold of a cough and lates the appetite and is slightly laxa-
 Pinex, as perhaps you know, is the Norway white pine extract, rich in guaiacol and the other natural healing pine clements.
 No other preparation will do the work of Pinex in this recipe, although strained honey can be used instead of the sugar syrup, if desired.
 Thousands of housewives in the United States and Canada now use this Pinex and Sugar Syrup recipe. This plan has often been initiated, but the old success full formula has never been equaled. It's low cost and quick results have made it immensely popular.
 A guaranty of absolute satisfaction, or money promptly refunded, goes with this recipe. Your druppist has Pinex, or will get it for you. If not. send to The Pinex Co. Ft. Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
GOVERNOR HOLDS
 CABINET MEETING Session Purely Executive and Nothing Given Out
 After Conference

Montgomery. December 16-(Special.) The second regular cabinet meeting of the present administration was held today at noon in the office of Governor O'Neal. The meeting was executive, and nothing was given out after the conference. All of the officials in the city were present at the meeting, and an hour or more was spent in discuss ing the business of the various depart ments. and in mapping out plans for the coming year. It is understood that series of rules were adopted at the cabinet meeting.
 With the exception of the members of the state tax commission, who are in Birmingham hearing some tax assess ment cases, and James G. oakley, pres ident of the convict boz I'd, all of the state officials were present at the meet ing.
 The regular cabinet meeting was to have been held on last Monday, but owing to the absence of Governor O'Neal from the city. che meeting was postponed for a week.
 The next meeting will be held sec ond Monday in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
LYNCHING REPORT
 CAUSES EXCITEMENT

reported lynching at Irondale last night proved to be a hoax when full details were received at the sheriff s office.
 . When the first news of the trouble was received, however, the deputies got ready to depart for the scene. The report at the office was 10 the effect that a negro named Will Simpson had been arrested charged with stealing a COW. In obtaining Information on the matter someone got the idea that the negro was going to be lynched for the alleged crime and such a statement was phoned to the sheriff's office. few moments later, before the deputies had left for Irondale, a correct report was sent in and Deputy Jack Brown brought Simpson to the county jail, charged with grand larceny. The Iynching report proved to be nothing but a wild idea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
BeSSener NeWS

Bessemer December 16-(Special )= This afternoon in front of Perkins bi- cycle shop on Nineteenth street, be- tween First and Second avenues, Sug Baggett, a white man, cut Charles Johnson, a negro, in the left side of the throat, the negro firing at Baggett in return.
 The trouble, which took place on the main street in the center of the busi- ness section of the city. started over cigarette. Chief McCabe and Officer Childress placed both men under ar rest. Bond was fixed at $500. John son was taken to the office of pr. liar ris, where his wound, which is not seri- ous, was dressed.
 In the Bessemer city court today the following suit was filed: Morton Will
 Hams vs. the Woodward Iron company for s2000 damages for alleged personal 1 injury.
 Ground was broken this morning for | the beginning of the construction of the new Catholic school which is to cost S15,000. Already the material.
 most of which was donated, fol the ce-
 ment foundation is on the ground The l plans have been prepared by Architect | w. E. Benns. The new building will be fifty by one hundred feet, two sto- ries high, of brick, with frontage on Sixth avenue.
 l On Friday night the basketball team l of the Bessemer Athletic club will meet
 the fast five of the Birmingham Ath- letio club in Birmingham. This will
 probably be one of the best games of
 the season. The local team is in good
 condition and hard fought game Is
 anticipated A large number of Bes-
 semer followers will witness the game
 and help to cheer the Bessemer boys
 to victory. On Christmas night the To-
 cal team will play the team from Van
 derbilt university at Bessemer. 1 The old time way of having a Christ
 mas tree and presenting a gift to each child who belongs to the Methodist
 Sunday school will be replaced by A
 Christmas of Giving" The pupils and
 members of the church are requested I
 to take something which can be easily l packed. the box to be expressed to the i Orphans home at Selma as a Christmas
 offering from the Sunday school Last Christmas this plan was a grand sue
 cess and the children are delighted to 1 try it again this year.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. s. Winters entertained
 at dinner last evening at their attrac- | tive home on Fifth avenue in honor of
 Miss Pauline Neve, the house guest of
 Mrs. W. D. Taylor. The dining table
 was prettily arranged for the occasion, 1 bright Christmas tones being used. Cover was laid for Miss Neve, the hon.
 cree: Dr and Mrs. W. D. Taylor. Miss | May Adams, Miss Inez Lopez, MT. Dobbs. l Will Lacey, Elliott Houston and Dr. i Conner of Birmingham.
 1 Miss Pauline Neve, the lovely house {, guest of Mrs. w. D. Taylor, was the :! inspiration of very unique entertain 1 ment today when Mrs. I. F. Perkins complimented her with a o'clock din- ner party ct her attractive little home at Sayre. The party motored to Sayre l where the day was spent most delight
 fully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17

caused general rain or snow, and nearly stationary temperature conditions. Rain or snow has also fallen over the northern half of the country west of the Rockies In the southern states, rain has fallen in south and central Texas, and rather cloudy weather prevailed at p. m. along most of the gulf coast. In the interior however, the weather has continued fair and temperatures have risen from to 10 degrees. The Tow" over the lower Ms souri will probably move slowly north- eastward during the next 24 hours, caus- ing continued southerly winds over the gulf states with a general increase in cloudiness Tuesday. It seems probable however from tonights map that there will be no decided change in present con- ditions in this section Tuesday or Tues day night.
 Summary of observations made at Uni ted States weather bureau stations, De- eember Is:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, December 16-G a. m)- The area of high pressure that was cen tral over the greater portion of the Mis- sippi valley and the gulf section on Sun day nights map has moved northeast ward during the past 24 hours and now overlies the Atlantic slope, and eastern lake region. It has caused fair weather throughout the southern portions of the country, and in northern sections it has caused a cessation of precipitation except in the upper St. Lawrence valley.
 This disturbance has been fclosely fol- lowed by an area of low pressure, now central over the lower Missouri valley. Its influence has caused a general rise m temperatures over the lower half of the great central basin, while over the north west plains and the upper Rockies 1t has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
30 COUNTIES IN STATE MAY -
 LOSE 1911 ROAD APPROPRIATION

came up as to whether or not the 1911 appropriation nigh be applied on the construction of roads begun in 1912, but not completed until 1913 The question was submitted to the attorney general, who has not yet ruled on the propo- sition. The consensus of opinion, how ever, is that the expenditure of the 1911 appropriation will cease on Decem- Der 31, at which time the 1911 appro- priation will expire.
 In addition to considering the ques- tion of the expenditure of the 1911 appro- priation, the highway commission ap proved contracts for the construction of state aid roads in the following coun- ties: Barbour, Chiffon, Lamar, Coosa, Hale, Jefferson, Pike Tuscaloosa, Wash ington and Greene. While most of the contracts were for the construction of highways several of the contracts were for the bridge construction.
 The commission also authorized the payment of the 1913 appropriation to several counties of the state. Already about four or five counties have appli- cation for the 1913 appropriation. The following members of the commission were present: R. F. Spragins, Huntsville, Dr. Eugene A. Smith, Tuscaloosa; Major V. B. Atkins, Prof. George N. MtcharaI of Auburn. and State Highway Ensi. neer Keller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
DYNAMITE TRIAL E NEARING CLOSE Only Few More Witnesses for the Defense to
 Testify

Indianapolis. Ind, December 16.-ine frial of the fl men accused of compiclts in the McNamara dynamite plots' toaas was said by both sides to be nearing an end.
 Thirty-one of the defendants had tesu- fled denying charges of illegal transpor- tation of explosives at the close ol today's session.
 pholon Cooley of New Orleans is among the 10 defendants who have not testified. It is said some of them VIII not take the witness stand.
 About two weeks are to be devoted to arguments after the defense com nletes it's case and after the govern ,,ent devotes a brief time to testimony in rebuttal.
 Testimony that Mrs. Ortie D. Me- Manigal. wife of the confessed dyna- miter. was paid $25 week by local Iron Workers union in Chicago after her husband had been in jail in Los An- geles was given by Richard H. Houh- han. former financial secretary Of the 1,nion. Houlihan denied having talked to McManigal about jobs to be blown up in Chicago. He said Frank Buchanan' who retired as president of the iron Workers International union to be- come a member of Congress, once had called in an effort to provide bonds for McManigal, who had been arrested on a charge of larceny.
 As a result Houlihan said, he received a check for s150 from the iron workers, whica he turned over to McManigal, but he never heard of McManigal receiving money for an unlawful purpose.
 Fred Shireman, 2 years old, the youngest of the defendants, told of meet ing Thomas Taggart two weeks before an explosion at French Lick. Ind Shire man said he knew nothing of the cause or the explosion, but he induced Mr. rag gart to have the job unionlzed, negotia- lions for which were in progress when the exnlosion occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
WANT AMERICANS
 TO TAKE THE STAND

Seoul, Corea. December 16-Repeated de- mands are made by the Corean prisoners charged with conspiring against the life of Governor General Terauchi of Corca that the Rev Dr. George s. McCune, the Rev. Dr. Samuel A. Moffett, pr. J. Hun ter Wells and Bishop Harry. as well as other American missionaries should he summoned as witnesses in their behalf.
 Ninety-five of the 10G prisoners accused of conspiracy have been examined and all of them assert that by tortures they were induced to make confessions imp.i- eating others. At this trial they have unanimously withdrawn these confss- sions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
BLUE PENCIL USED ON
 OPERA IN CHICAGO

Chicago, December 16.-It was a modi- fled ''Herodiade,'' which the Chicago Grand Opera company presented tonight for the first time in this city The blue pencil was used ruthlessy in the last scene in which John the Baptist succumhs to the charms of Salome This scene aroused storm of protest in New York, profiting by which, and Mary Garden $ recent experience as La Tosca" in Bos- ton. where her realism nearly cost the theatre it's license Director Dippel de- cided to run no risk of offending Chi cagoanS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
TEACHERS TAKE
 EXAMS" AT CAPITAL

Montgomery, December 16-(Special) ) Twenty eight white applicants from Montgomery county for teachers cer- tifcates are taking the. state examina- ton, which is being held in the hall of the house of representatives at the capitol. The colored applicants for teachers certificates in this county are taking the state examinations at the state normal school for colored stu dents in Montgomery.
 The state examinations began in ev- cry county in the state today, and the educational department believes the number of applicants for certificates will be unusually large for this season of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
LAMB TAXES STAND. AGAIN IN RATE CASE

Montgomery, December 16.-(Special.) )- The state railroad commission today re- sumed the Louisville and Nashville rate hearing case, with G. W. Lamb, assistant comptroller and statistician again on the stand. The commission began a cross ex- animation of MT. Lamb, his direct ex- animation having consumed several days last week, and at the formre hearing of the case. Following Mir Lamb, other officials of the railroad company will be put on the stand, and the hearing will probably continue several weeks longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
Fitzgerald Ends Testimnny

Chicago, December 16.-The testimony of George w. Fitzgerald. on trial for the theft of s173,0OO from the local United States sub-treasury. ended today. Among other things Fitzgerald testified that doc umentary evidence used against him in his trial had been stolen from his house five years ago. Arguments in the case are expected to start tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
Suit Is Dismissed

New York, December l6.-Because coun- sel for the plaintiff had asked for TOO many postponements, the supreme court today dismissed the suit brought by Bed- trice Brevaine be Ascosta, known as the Fencing Girl" to recover S53O00 from Jo- seph G. Butler, an aged millionaire of Youngstown, O. The suit was based on a claim that the amount sued for was due the plaintiff under an agreement made with Butler early in 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
CHANGE MADE IN
 PIKE ROAD SYSTEM Do Away With Contract Plan, Substituting Squads
 for Each District

Troy. December 16-(Special.)-A matter of especial importance was transacted by the commissioners court while in session this week in passing an order for the discontinuance of the contract road system and further pro- viding for four road squads. or one for each commissioners district Heretofore there have been only two road squads and many of the roads have been let out by contract Under this system the roads have not been kept in good condition, thus it's dis continuance.
 Under the new system there will be four squads, including the convict squad There will be three paid-labor squads each, a superintendent, eight hands, eight mules and road machinery. One of these squads will remain in each commissioners district all the time, devoting its full time to the roads in that district
 The convict squad, being heavier than the others, may be moved from district to district, transferring with the squads in the district where it is ordered The convicts will be mainly kept on the heavy turnpike or bridge building work, when this kind of work is to be done in the county. Pike county having the wori. started about ten years ago with a bond issue oi S2OO. 900, which has been utilized in building roads of clay and sand. There are fifty-flve applicants for 1 teachers certificates at the state ex- animation. conducted by Superintend- ent Charles F. White. The number. 1 are: White, first grade, 5; second grade, 15, and third grade, IS. Two ar,
 standing for life Negroes. first grade h; second grade. 5, and third grade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
Eggleston Heads Field Service

Washington, December 16.-Joseph D. Egleston of Richmond, Va. state super. intendent of public instruction, has been chosen chief of the field service in rural education of the United States bureau of education. He will have three assist ants. Country schools throughout the country will be visited and efforts made to adapt the studies taught as far as pos sible to the needs of the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17

Montgomery. December 16.-(Special.)- Three important committee assignments on the National Association of Railway Commissioners have been given the mem- hers of the Alabama railroad commission.
 President Charles Henderson of the Ala bama commission has been assigned piace on the committee on "car service, demurrage, reciprocal demurrage, storage rules and charges" of which John Il. Marble of Washington is chairman.
 A place on the committee on railway
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS
 OF ALABAMA ARE HONORED

service and railway accommodations" has been assigned Associate Commissioner Leon McCord The chairman of this com mittee is k. Hudson Burr of Florida.
 Associate Commissioner Frank N. Julian has been assigned a place on the com mittee on telephone and telegraph rate and service" of which H. J. Winnett of Nebraska is chairman.
 The next annual meeting of the Ma tional Association of Railway Commis- sioners will meet at Washington, D. C., on October g, 1913
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
Trial of Hickey Begins

Buffalo, N. Y, December 16.-The trial of J. Frank Hickey on the charge of murdering Joseph Joseph. the 7-year-old son of George Joseph, of Lackawanna. began here today. Three jurors had leen selected when court adjourned for he day Insanity will be the plea ad- oanced in Hlckey's behalf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
BUTLER GINS RUNNING
 LATER THAN USUAL

Greenville, December 16.-(Special.)- J. Greenville and most all of the gins of the sountry had closed down for the year. This year they are all running and there is yet cotton in the county to be ginned. There is but little in the fields but some farmers have stored on their plantations to be ginned. The crop of this year will fall short of last year by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
Taken Back to Georgia

Anniston, December 16-(Special.)-- Clem Davenport. who is wanted by the authorities of LaGrange, Ga, was taken back to that place Monday. He was arrested here some time ago by off cers Shiretzki and Pruitt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
Suspend for Holidays

Greenville, December l6.-tSpeciaL)- The different industrial plants of the city will close down for the Christmas holidays. A. large per cent of the work men were anxious to get holiday va cation, and it was thought best to close down the plant for few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 16.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local raina Tuesday; Wednesday fair.
 Georgia: Fair Tuesday, followed by To- cal rains Tuesday night or Wednesday.
 Tennessee: Local rains. followed by clearing and somewhat colder Tuesday; Wednesday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
WOMEN WILL SELL
 ANOTHER EDIBLE The Campaign for Lower Prices on Eggs Is
 Successful

Philadelphia, December 16.-No date has been fixed by the leaders in the House. keepers league to close their campaign of selling storage eggs at "A cents a dozen. With the disclosure of their source of supply and the lowering of prices by dealers throughout the city, however, the women in charge of the movement say theii work is accomplished and they are seeking another commodity with which to continue their campaign against the high cost of living.
 Mrs Derr, the president of the league, was elated today over the success of the movement which has spread to various parts of the country.
 Chicago, December 16.-IIeadquarters from which Chicago women will direct their fight for cheaper produce beginning Friday with a city wide sale of 24 cents eggs were opened in a downtown hotel today with Mrs. J. c. Bloy, president of the Women's Clean Food league of Chicago, and William F. Homan of New York in charge.
 This is no scheme to unload a lot of eggs from eastern markets, Mir. Homan said. Tt is purely philanthropic move to show the public that the produce deal cts are overcharging their customers"
 Eggs will be sold in three, six and nine dozen lots from booths in various sec tions of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17

several thousands of bales for the county, but the price cotton is bringing this year is better than last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
I'D cURE A COLON ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tab lets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. F. w. GROVES signature Is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-17
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