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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
MARSHALL FARMERS ID REDUCE ACREAGE
Protest Against Law Com polling Farmers to Report
 Cotton Ginned

Albertville, February 22.-fSpecial) ) The Marshall County Farmers union held an interesting and instructive meeting last week with what is known as the Georgia Mountain local. About the most interesting feature of the meeting was the steps taken to re- duce the cotton acreage this year
 Several talks were made and the following resolutions were passed and adopted: s
 Resolved. That we, the Farmers union of Marshall county, recommend and urge the farmers of this county to reduce this year the acreage in cot , ton at least 25, per cent and the use of commercial fertilizers to the same extent. and we ask all business men to cooperate with us.
 That we enter our protest against the Jaw compelling us to make re- ports of the amount of cotton ginned to the United States department of az riculture in as much as no other pro duet of the soil is so reported, and we ask that this law be repealed. be- lieving as we do that said law is det- rimental to the best interest of the cotton grower, and we ask the co-oper-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
SEVERE STORM IN
 BALDWIN COUNTY

Bay Minette. February 22.=(Special) ] Wind sweeping over the country at panied by downpour of rain. visited this section of the country Tuesday might. the storm raging several hours and causing considerable damage, though no fatalities are as yet reported.
 Trains on the Louisville and Nash vile were delayed last night because of the wires being torn down by the storm and none of the trains between this point and Mobile could be located and station agents at the points where |the trains were held them until the breaks could be found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

ation of all to bring about the desired result, to-wit: The repeal of the law.
 ''Resolved further, That we put our selves on record as being in favor of the initiative, referendum and recall in state, county and municipal affairs, and that we urge our members and all the farmers to write personal let ters to their congressman and sen ators in Washington asking them to support measures indorsed by the Farmers union as to parcels post, re- stricting immigration and the gambling in farm products, and that the secre- tary transmit these resolutions to said congressman and senator's"
 On account of today being George Washington's birthday both the agri- cultural and public schools are giving holiday as well as the banks and post office. Appropriate exercises were held by the schools and an oratorical con test between the Robert E. Lee and John T. Morgan literary societies will take place tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
BOY IS ACCUSED OF
 ILLICIT DISTILLING

Red Bay February 22.-fSpecia1)-- Marshall N l.. Carpenter of Cornth, Miss and Revenue Collector w. G. cumings boarded the train here this evening en route to Corinth, Miss. They had in custody Newman Grissom. lad of IT years of age. whom they cap tured in Itawamba county. Grissom was found distilling at the time of his arrest and the officers de- stroyed four stills, together with 1000
 gallons of beer. These stills were be- ing operated within . radius of three
 miles in east Itawamba county. Missis- sippi.
 Collector Cumins took small vial of
 the whisky and the cap of one of the
 stills, which he intends to present Gov ernor Brewer. .Grissom will be given trial tomorrow before Commissioner By
 mum at corinth, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
BEER POURED INTO
 HUNTSVILLE SEWER

Huntsville, February 22.-(Special)- over s2oo worth of beer and whisky were destroyed yesterday afternoon by Chief John Bullard of the police department. The beer was captured about a year ago in Charles Hamaker's cold drink stand and consisted of 13 full casks. all of which was opened and poured into the sewer the police being careful to save the bot ties.
 Three hundred bottles of whisky can tured about two months ago were smashed. The liquor law In operation here requires the destruction of captured liquors and effectuaily prevents the city from turning it over to the dispensar r,, to be sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
Cruiser for Knox Arrives

Palm Beach, February 22.-The Unit ed states cruiser Washington arrived off Palm Beach this morning and af- ter being notified to go to Key West to wait for Secretary of State Knox proceeded on her way. Secretary Knox and his party will. board the cruiser at Key West tomorrow and start on his South American tour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
Teachers Will Meet

Chattanooga, February 22.-tSpecial.l , The Association of Language Teachers of Tennessee will meet in annual con vention in this city Friday and holo two days conference. The members of the association include all teach CTS of both modern and ancient Ian guages in the high schools of the state All the most prominent educators iI the state will be in attendance. alsc several from other southern states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
STREET SWEEPERS
 FOR COUNTY ROADS

Chattanooga, February 22.-(Special) Because of the fact that the county has completed several miles of asphalt streets outside of the corporation linn it's the county road commission will put into use street sweepers such as are used in the city. Up until the pres ent time the county roads have been entirely of chert and macadam, but the asphalt pavement demands the new ma chimes for cleaning. More than s200,00O of bond issue of s500.000 has been expended in the past six months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
New Industry for Chattanooga

Chattanooga, February 22.- Special The claim of Chattanooga that it is the center of the most diversified man ufacturing in the south has been fur ther strengthened by the purchase of 47 acres of land in this city by w. $. Milne of Cleveland, Tenn. for the pur- pose of erecting a $100,0o0 chair fac tory,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
Seed Corn to Texas

Huntsville. February 22.-(Specia1)- North Alabama has sent more than dozen carloads of seed corn to Texas this season One produce firm in Hunts vile has sent several cars and is now making up another. While there Is an abundance of corn in this country, due to good crops last year and the year before. 1t is said that Texas did not pro- duce enough for seed this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
2s7 New Y. M. C. A. Members

Huntsville, February 22.-(specialA- The Young Mems Christian association campaign for new members came to an end last night, 231 now members having been signed up within 10 days The two teams that have been canvassing the city in contest fNr prizes have finished their york, but the individual members will keep up the work sfor few days longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
NEWS OF INTEREST
 FROM DADEVILLE

Dadeville, February 22.--(Special)- The commissioners court today. under the new road law for Tallaposa county
 elected J. l. Donigan of Alexander City superintendent of roads and bridges for a term of two years. The salary was fixed for the term at $65 per month. ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
.Dr. Miles Nervis1e

is one of the best remedies known for this affliction. It has proven beneficial in thousands of cases and those who have used 1t have the greatest faith in it. It is not a "cure-all," but a reliable remedy for nervous diseases. You need not hesitate to give it trial.
 Sold by all Druggists. if the first bottle fails to benefit your money ls returned. MiLEs MEDICAL co, EIkhart. Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

good. About 9 year a g o " e h e IT d of Dr.
 Miles Nervine,
 and it certainly h a s proved a blessing to our little girl. She is n o " apparently cured and is en- toying the best of health. It is over a year since she has had a fit. We cannot speak too highly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
That Tightness
 of the Stomach
Caused by Formation of Naus- eous Gases, From Undigest- ed Food - Instantly Stopped With a Stuart
 Dyspepsia Tablet
Trial Package Free

When you feel as if your stomach was being tightly choked-when the pain is intense and you break out in cold and cammy precipitation and there is a lump in your throat and you are weak and nauseated-al you need is a Stuart's Dys- pesia Tablet to clear away the wreciage of undigested food left in the stomach and intestines and restore you to your normal self again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

J. R. Allgood, the prominent mer- chant, residing at Thornton, who has been very sick for some time. is im- proving z, J. Wright of the Talla- poosa County bank is alsot able to be up after serious illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
Colonel Garth III

Col. w. W. Garth. one of the oldest citizens of Huntsville and a former mem | Der of Congress. IS reported to be crit ically Ill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
Finds Cure for Epilepsy After Years of Suffering

My daughter was afflicted with spileptic fits for three years. the attacks coming every few weeks. We employed several doctors but they did her no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

of Dr. Miles Nervine.'
 MRS. FRANK ANDERSON.
 Comfrey. Minn Thousands of children in the United States who are suffering from attacks of epilepsy are a burden and sorrow to their parents, who would give anything to restore health to the sufferers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

Editor J. l.. Nelson of the Dadeville Spot Cash lies critically III at his home here with pneumonia. Little hope Is held out for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
ACT|ONOF
 JURY COMMISSION
Verdict of $500 for Delayed
 Telegraph Message
GETS LIFE SENTENCE
Judge Eyster Representing Cullman Sheriff in Custer Proceedings. Married in New Decatur. Day Quietly Observed

Decatur February 22-(SpeciaD At torney E W. Godbey of Decatur, act ing upon the authority of the attorney
 general of Alabama has filed man
 damus proceedings in the Morgan coun- ty law and equity court against the jury commission of this county. The petition of Mir. Godbey states that the old jury commission filled up the box according to law and that when A c. Pattersons term expired as commissioner and James A. Nelson took his place that Mir. Nelson and w. R. Teague threw out the names that had been put in by the old r. embers of
 the commission and that they put oth- CT names in the jury box. The case Is set for hearing March I in the law and equity court before Judge Thomas W. Vert.
 A jury in the law and equity court
 gave verdict for $500 against the Western Union Telegraph company In favor of Mrs. Louia Boteler. Mrs Bote- Ter claimed that the telegraph com- pany failed to deliver to her a message at the proper time telling her of the death of her brother.
 John Bailey, the negro who shot and killed his wife few days ago at their home at Moulton Heights, a suburb of I the Decaturs, was given Q life sen tence yesterday by jury in the cir | cult court. The case will ---Sely be ap- pealed to the supreme couri.
 Judge John c. Eyster of New De catur is representing Sheriff c. c. Scheuing of Cullman county in the ous- ter proceedings against him. Judge Eyster is now in Montgomery con fering with the state legal department | in regard, to the matter.
 | Vince Lovelady and Miss Ethel Me- Cord were quietly married yesterday at | the parsonage of the Central Methodist church. New Decatur, the Rev pr. E. B. Norton, pastor of the church, officiat- | ing.
 Washington's birthday was ushered | in with light snow, which fell dur | ing the night but melted before noon. Aside from the closing of the banks and the postoffices, the day was not ob- served in the two Decaturs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

i The Leap Year party given by the young ladies at the home of Mrs. Nora sIiller last night was one of the most largely attended social events of the year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23
SPLITS IN ATTALLA
 AND GADSDEN BEATS
Republicans Will Send Separate Dele gatiOns--Democrats May. Qualify
 as Late as March 1

Gadsden February 22.-tspecial)- At the meeting of the republicans to- day for the purpose of selecting dele gates to the county convention, to be held at Attalla on Saturday, there were splits in the Attalla and Gadsden beats and two separate delegations were elected in each, which means that there will be a fight before the county meet ing for the seating of the delegates. It is denied by the leaders of both fac tions that the split came over the ques- ton of prohibition.
 At a meeting of the sub committee of the Etowah county democratic ex- ecutive committee the date for the can dldates to qualify was set at March 1. All those who do not pay their assess ments for the second primary by that time will not have their names printed on the ticket.
 In a partial report made by the Et- owah county grand jury yesterday an was returned against ]. II. smith for murder in the first degree for the killing of Patrolman W. A. Patterson at Alabama City a few weeks ago. His trial was set for hearing on March 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

Vince Lovelady and Miss Ethel Mo Cord were quietly married yesterday at the parsonage of the Central Methodist church. New Decatur, the Rev. Dr. E. B. Norton, pastor of the church, offieiat- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

Washington's birthday was ushered in with a light snow, which fell dur ing the night, but melted before noon. Aside from the closing of the banks and the postoffices, the day was not ob- served in the two Decaturs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

Karl Lehman. international field sec- retary of the Christian Endeavor so- oieties, spoke at the First Presbyterian church here Thursday evening in the interest of the state convention to be held at Athens on March 13.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

J. P Macon of this city has renewed his efforts for the development of the oil deposits believef to exist on his farm near here in view of the deposits discovered at Stevenson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-23

The birthday of George Washington was quietly observed in Anniston, a notable feature being the closing of all educational institutions. The Ala abma Presbyterian college and the No- ble institute closed for the day and the public schools will not reopen until next Monday.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-15
A Day s Doing
Briefly Told

The Weather.-Forecast for today
in Georgia: Generally fair.
Mere Show Cases Today will
sell Today lat private sale) twelve
show cases at 207 Gloucester street.
Less -aar half of regular prize Come
early and Sc the pick. L. ]. Leavy.
Coming" Superba," the greatest
electrical, dancing and posing act in
existence today, an act that broke all
house records at the Alamo rneatre
in Macon during the reunion. At the
Grand Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
St. Simon Auto Lines. L. MaIIar,
has purchased two EMF autos and
will shortly carry them to st. Simon
and establish an auto Inc on the ISL
and. The machines will be kept at
the new hotel, where they can be
secured at all times by the guests and
others.
To Open on St. Simon.-C. b. Ir.
vine and c. w. King have rented an
attractive place at st. Simon pier and
will open refreshment place in
few Gays. They have made the place
very attractive and will carry a full
line of candies, etc., besides soft
drinks of all kinds
Local Team Won.,-The Brunswick
JUNIORS handed the Fernandina aggre-
CATION another defeat in a game plav
ed IN the little Florida city yester-
day afternoon, winning the game by
score of to 2. The local team ie-
turned to the city late last nig1t and
the n,embers were much elate1 over
their victory.
E Fly Paper Salesman, who is ever
las .lngly playing jokes upon his
friends, becomes such pest that a
couple of his victims VOW to turn the
tables on him. While off on a bus
mess trip, they cause II be published
an article to the e.15ct that lie had
met with fatal accident The arti-
Gle was given such credence that his
wife, believing herself a widow, was
about to marry again when, but you
will lave to see this Joke on the
Joker at the Pastime today, matinee
and night, to appreciate it. Also two
other good ones. j
The Auto vTl,o
greatest sporting film ever released, !
consisting of the most interesting
pares of the Third International Road !
Race under the auspices of the Sa-
vannah Automobile club for the grand |
prize of the Automobile Club of Amer
lea, will be shown at the Grand to-
night The length of the course is
approximately II miles, which was
covered twenty-four times, making the
distance of the race about 408 miles.
The award of the trophy carried an
additional award of $1,000 in cash.
The W. X. Vanderbilt, J., cup race
was about 2S9 miles. The award of
the cup carried an additional award
of $4,000 in cash. The Tiedeman
trophy race covered about 10 miles.
he award of the trophy carried with
it an additional award of $1,000 in
cash. The Savannah challenge trophy
was about 221 miles. The award Of
this trophy carried with it IN addi-
tion1. award of $1,000 in cash Fast
and furious were these races, break
ing ali the worlds records This is
an opportunity of your lifetime to see
one Of tie best automobile races that
che world has ever known, and in or
der that every one may have a chance
to see them we are going to keer.
,,,.icac down r.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-15
Personal
Mention

c. E. Pace of Savannah, spent yes
terdaY IL TIE city.
R. A. Ramsey of Waycross, spent
yesterday in the city.
c. F. Griffin of Savannah. spent
yesterday in the city.
NJ. K. Berger of Aelanta, is in the
city for a few days.
Judge j. T. Lambright is spsndi ~
a few weeks in Atlanta.
J. B. Drane of Waycross, is spend
ing a few days in the city.
sidney Tompkins of Tampa, is
spending few days in the city.
j. P. Mallory of Savannah. was
among those registered at the Og.a
thorpe yesterday.
j. F. Paulsen, a well known Savan-
nah steamboat owner, spending a
few days in the city.
H. l.. Covington, a well known ia
val sores man of Pensacola, Fla was
among the visitors TO the city yes
terday.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-15
NOTICE.

Eight hours will constitute a days
work on and after July 1 by the un-
ion carpenters of Brunswick, Ga.
Local Union No. S65.
Brunswick, Ga.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-10
WINTERS LIGHT SNOWFALL
 CAUSES SDELAY IN FR|ECHT|NC
MUCH ORE AWAITING TO SHIPPED FROM SHOUT REa- SOON TRAVELLED WITH
 saEErY--sNow BRIDGES MELTING AWAY

Operators of properties Otf Shoup glacier have large quanti- ties of very high grade ore which they would like to ship below, but which they are unable to trans port to tide water owing to the impossible condition of the trails ai the present time.
 So little snow fell during inc past winter that tho ice bridRcs which usually fll the crcvasscs on the glacier have broken down carly, giving away easily after passing over them couple of times.
 These snow bridges should bc sufficiently strong to permit of crossing for n couple of months yet. An earth road around the edge nf Inc glacier cannot bc built until the snow is all melted away. For this reason much orc which would have been otherwise ship ped is still standing on inc dumps.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-10
The Cap of Mt Kama Is Lifted Skyward Without Warning Pouring Hail of rocks Over Surrounding Regon---Is Feared Many Natives Met Their Death
 Stock Is Doomed On Kodiak Island

began falling on the deck so thickly that the passengers were forced to seek the cabin in or der iO breathe. By this time cv- crylhing was wrapped in stygian blarkn"SS, With an occasional rrdiSh glare, as tn" fires from the vomiting mountain was reflected on the clouds uf smoke and ash rS in suspension.
 The Dora was headed for Ko- diak. but owing to the darkness and tn" continued fall of ashes it was moi deemed prudent tn al tempt an entrance lo the bay, consequently the prov of the lit tie vessel was pointed for Seward.
 Fear is expressed that many lives were lost in the eruption. as an important native village is sit uated on the bay bearing the same name as the volcano. and not far from the scene of the rX- plnSiun. Those on the Dora ap- pear tn think that there was but litIle chance for the unfortunate natives ln escape nr survive the hnmbar,ling of rocks were they to remain in ihrir village. They be- lirV" d government vessel should hr Srni thrr" at once in render such aid as possible. if there is anyone left io be SucrOrcd. They all agree that ii was one of the Gran'lrSl and most terrible sight < ima"inablr, and fail in words to d"~rribr The phenomena. feeling that any word painting they at tempt is but faint portrayal of a mighty cnnvulsion of nature.
 Without a doubt all stock on Kodiak island will have to be re- moved or killed, as all the young grass is covered with thick
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-10

Passengers who Were on the Dora from the westward, arriv- ing in this city on the Mariposa, tell d lurid tale of their cXpcr- fence when under the shadow of Mount Kalmai in the little craf which plies in the waters of the Aleuiian archipelago.
 One of the passengers gives a very graphic account of ihe dis turbance and says the Dora was close by the mountain when Inc first explosion took place. Ev- crything was quiet when of sud- den there was roaring and seemingly the entire cap of the mountain was lifted hundreds of feet in the ar, followed Dy suf- fOcatinG clouds of smoke and ashes which in d few moments hid everything from view, save the glare of fire being. emitted from the new formed crater of Katmai.
 By ihi.; time. huge b0uldcrs, some of them weighing ton, be- gan falling about the Dora. when he captain of that vessel put her Ou q course away from the brlch- ing mountain, as fast as steam could carry Her. shortly after the first explosion. a Srcond took place. ihiS time q new opening breaking out near ih" base of the mountain. again throwing up great masses of rocks.
 The second opening seemed tO relieve the pressure on the high CT crater, although both were working intermittingly. The sky was. quickly darkening and ashes
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-10

from flashes nf lightning, follow ed by pcalS as of thunder crash ing in ones very rars, q forciblr reminder of in" pictures of the day of judgment. with the world come tO an end.
 The black pail hung over Inc ship and rnvrlnpcd her until the following morning. when the hravrnS assumed a blood rcd hue. gradually shading down t0 d bright yellow. All ihiS time ashes were continually falling, when on the following morning the vcr- durr on shore appeared as if it were covered with a blanket of newly fallen snow.
 Before gaining too great a dis iancr from Inc volcano much very coarse sand fell with the ashes on the deck of the steamer to the depth of i8 inches. The sea. which had been as calm as mill pond, was suddenly dashed into a fury. which danced the little steamer about like a cork.
 He says inc scene was very weird one. inc Dora resembling a phantom ship rushing hradlonG into the abyss nf hell. II was sim ply indrSrrihahlr: the noise and crashes drafrninG.
 "I never expect in see such a Srrnr again. nor i0 20 through such an experience, at least l hope l never shall"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-10

Chicago, June S.(Dclaycd) -- The contest committee awarded inc entire Florida delegation to Taft. The police have been keep ing semblance of order about inc committee rooms. This af- icrnoon the committee have been considering the Georgia contests. Later the Georgia contesting del egations were awarded to Taft, giving the President, so far since tho contests are being heard, 72 delegates and Roosevelt none.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-10
BIG TACOMA MILL
 GOES UP IN SMOKE
One of the Largest SawmiII Plants on the Coast is Lost by Fire
 --Loss $500, ,ooo

TacoIua, June B. Delayed - The st. Paul and Tacoma Lum- Der company'S mill. together with a number of dry kilns were to- tally destroyed by fire last night.
 The mills were among the larg- est on the coast and employed many hundred men. '.
 The loss is estimated at half a million dollars. They will be re- built immediately.