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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
CLAIMS KENNEDY
RUNNING WHEN SHOT
States Star Witness Testi-
fies in Pearce Trial
TWO SHOTS FIRED
Lawyers on Both Sides in Feud Case
at Admission Fight for Every Inch
of Ground-Dr. Anderson
First Witness

Admission August 7.--tSpecial)-As law
yers on botn sides fight every inch OF
.round, letting no opportunity slip for
scoring the point, the young sad eyed
wife of Cross Pearce sat by his side In
the courtroom and silently watched the
proceedings.
Leon Dyer, star witness for the state 10
Cross Pearee trial, while on the witness
stand stated that he saw Cross Pearce
shoot down Sarge Kennedy, and that
X ennedy was running when the shots
were fired. rnere were two shots fired by
pearce from a shotgun, the witness said.
what did vol. see Cross Pearce do
asked the lawyer II saw him jump up
on a log AMI shoot him." said the wit
ness. having reference to Sarge Kennedy.
The witness said Kennedy fell when he
shot.
Dyer went through quite a dramatic re-
cital of what he said he knew concern
ing the alleged duel in which the two
Kennsdys we're killed. and responded
freely enough TO the questions by the at
torney for the ftate. He maintained his
nerve fairly we'll, but was just the least
bit ratified on the grilling cross-examina :
ton by the lawyer for the defense. The
state finished its case yesterday after
noon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08

The road commissioners of this county
were to have met here on Monday last
to handle all matters pertaining TO the
public roads of this division of the eoun-
ty. However. on account Of Judge Her
rings absence from the county the board
adjourned to meet on the 18th of this
month.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08

ercises; s D. M, omissions in the Sunday
school," Miss Marion Knapp; $50 p, M,
How to Promote Bible Study in the
Sunday School," d. II. Mnrbury.
Fourth session. a. M, devotional exer-
cises: 800 a. M, Sunday School Work
for the Stay-at- Homes" w. d. billiard;
$3.50 a. M. 1.-The Organized Adult Bible
Study Glass at Work. E. t. cauthen;
1910 a. M, The Best Work Accomp-
lished by Our Glass" two minute reports
by all teachers of the organized adult
classes present; 1875 a. M. Soul Win
ming in the Sunday School" d. IL. Mar
bury; II a. M, 'erhe Work of the Ala
bama Sunday School Association Miss
Myra Batcnelder; II 80 a. m, pledges for
the support of state and county Sunday
school work: recess for dinner.
Fifth session--l:30 p. m, devotional ex-
ercises; las D. M, working Up the Sum
day School by the Forward Step" Miss
Myra Batchelder; 2:15 p. M, reports of
committees and selection of next place
of meeting; 2:30 p. m, The Model Super
intendent' by d. Fl. Marbuy; 2;55 p M,
adjournment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
DR.. Anderson First Witness

DR.. Anderson of Glencoe, who was
called to examine the bodies Of Shelf and
Sarge Kennedy was the first witness to
testify. Tho trial is likely TO occupy the
court for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
Leon Dyer Sick

Leon Dyer claimed to be sick Tuesday
when tho trial began. and by order Of
the court was sent back to Jail 10 rest
until he was needed to testify W. r.
Kennedy. the father of Shelf Kennedy. is
rnplicatd In the killing Of his son and
grandson. and who is TO be given trial
next week. beginning Monday. is an at
tendant upon the trial as witness for
the defense
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08

The city authorities have quite large
force of men at work the streets, and
they are doing some very fine work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08

On last Monday In front of the court
house do0 here the different admins
traitors of the estates Of Alyerson, Har-
mon and Hardwicle were sold to the high
est bidders for cash. The sale was for the
purpose of a division. Several land buyers
were present and made some strong bids
for the lands. The total amount received
for the three different estates was about
$500.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
Many Letters Received

Judge Pelham receives many letters
from prominent lawyers all over the state
with reference to the subject of judicial
reform. He declares that much opposi-
ton has been expressed to the suggestion
to cut off the term of office of some of
the judges.
This is an erroneous impression accord
ing to Judge Pelham. He declares that
in the first place IL would probably be I'M
constitutional to attempt to shorten the
term of office of any of the judges.
ut would be manifesty unfair to at
tempt to cut off any judges term of Of
hce, said Judge Pelham. The number
of judges will probably be decreased, but
no action will be taken looking toward
the abolition of their office until the ex-
piration of their term"
Judge Pelham has written to lawyers
and judges all over the state, asking for
suggestions looking to judicial reform In
Alabama, and he declares that the move
ment seems to have gained so much favor
as to make 1t practically certain that
many of the important changes and re-
forms advocated will be carried into eff
feet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
FORMER DECATURN
POISONED IN WEST
Frank Brock Dies in Denver
as Result of Taking
Wrong Drug

Decatur August 7.-(Special)-
Frank Brock, aged Is years. son of
John L. Brock of this city, who died
in Denver Col, few days ago died
of the effects of poison given him by
mistake through the error of drug
gist according to information received
here
Through a mistake of the druggist
young Brock was given two doses OF
chloride of potash containing 200
grains each, instead of salts as was the
Intention Both drugs were kept on
the same shelf, hence the mistake. The
young man died in a few hours after
taking the drug.
The family have been making their
home In Denver for some months past
on account of the delicate health of
Mrs. Brock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08

J. H. Sledd of New Decatur left for
Birmingham yesterday, where he will
commence the publication of a poultry
journal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
CARMICHAEL OFFERS.
MANY SUGGESTIONS
Writes Judge Pelham Look
ing to Judicial Reform
FAVORS JURY SYSTEM
In Letter to Judge Pelham. Prominent
Geneva Attorney Opposes Giving
Appellate Courts Final
Jurisdiction
FAvORs JURY SYSTEM

Montgomery. August 1-tSpeeial,)-
Judge John Pelham, chairman of the judi
cial commission, has received letter
from C. d. Carmichael, prominent attor-
ney of Geneva. in which the latter Of
fers a number of suggestions looking to
judicial reform in the state.
Mr.. Carmichael declares that he is OPP
posed to giving appellate courts final jur-
isdiction In all cases. stating that he re-
CARDS such proposition as an assault and
battery on the jury system, as unwise,
and contrary to our theories
of government He declares that he be-
lieves in the jury system and thinks that
the government should be kept as close
to the people as possible
The suggestion to require all persons in
the county who are competent to serve as
jurors is heartily approved by Mr.. Car
michael Exactly how this is to be ao-
complished is a more serious question,
says Mr.. Carmichael "As rule the most
competent men in the county, those of the
larger business interests are usually in
the discretion of the judge" He declares
that those who get excused from jury
duty are most frequently the criticisers
of courts, lawyers and court proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08

Mr.. Carmichael advocates the abolish
ment of many courts, but he believes that
those that are retained should be presided
over by judges who receive ample COM
pensation for their services. He ex-
presses the opinion that the salary of a
judge should not be less than 5000 per
annum.
In regard to the Office of the at
torney general, Mr.. Carmichael says:
Il believe that the attorney general of
the state should receive not less than
$4,000 per annum and should be nominated
by the State Bar association, by the sem
ate or appointed by the governor. 1t is
my opinion that the attorney general or
law officer of great state like this ought
to be a great lawyer and we'll paid.
Mr.. Carmichael suggests that all parties
charged with homicide be indicted for
murder in the first degree, and that the
defendant then be kept in jail. 1t matters
not what happens, until he is acquitted by
the hands of a petit jury. He declares
that the defendant, having been allowed
bail, frequently buldozes witnesses, hires
others and does other things to weaken
the testimony for the defense.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08
True Patriotism Lacking

Mr.. Carmichael scores those who dis
play indifference and opposition TO bring
ing alleged violators of the law to trial.
II am sometimes tempted to say" de-
clares Judge Pelham's correspondent
that the old fashioned, true patriotism
has been and is being sacrificed on the
altar of money 1t is reaching the point
where the average citizen feels no inter-
est in any prosecution unless the defend
ant has defrauded him out of some money
or unless by prosecution such citizen be.
lieves he will gain something in finan-
cial way"
Various other suggestions are embraced
in Mr.. Carmichaels letter, though the
principal features are given above. He
thinks that the people are largely re-
sponsibe for the condition which obtains
in many communities, where there is diff
ficulty in the administration of criminal
laws
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-08-08

Tho special grand jury of the law
and equity court now in session has
returned SO indictments. Out of this
number only Is have been served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-11
LYGEUm Nps
sEHER Wreath


Kember. representing the Mozart and
reading "A Ride III the Night Both
young ladies' are elocuiionists OF abll.
ity and pleased the large audience
with their selections.
In debate the Mozar, won over the
Lyeelm. Llysses Knapp debating the
negative side Of the question. won
over Frank White, Of the Lycennl. WHO
debated the affirmative side OF the
question, Resolved. That the Judi.
ciary should he made an exception to
the recall measure" The young gen.
tlemen gave clear and logical lnternre.
tatlons Of their sides OF the subjec'
and won repeated applause for tlieli
splendid delivery Of the debate.
Seated on the platform We're the
SIS contestants. President Jay Suoder!
ly and secretary Letha Mann. OF the
Lyceum, and President Glen Hall and
Secretary Lois scranage, OF the Mo
zart.
The large crowd attending the con,
test last night was u most enthusiastic
one and as the speakers were. an.
nounced and come forward the hall
resounded with applause. Following
The decision OF the judges crowds OF
the students came into the city and
traversed the streets for several
hours making the welkin ring.
. All day yesterday the excitement at
the Normal ran high and when IT was
discovered that some miscreant had
taken from the trunk OF Student Mat.
thews. NIL the decorations intended 10
be used in decorating1the auditorium
by the Mozarters, n careful hunt fol-
lowed which proving unavailing, indi-
yidual members OF the Mozart brought
from their respective rooms and
homes pennants and colSrs and used
those ip decorating the Sauditorium,
While awaiting the decision OF The
judges III The ball last night d lively
Eight ensned %hah one oil The societies
attempted 10 lang a large society han;
ner. In the course OF the fight one OF
the students had narrow escape
from falling from the thirty story OF
the building. The return OF the
Judges 10 announce the decision put
an enl to the fight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-11
GERM LADEN dust
!. Causes: G|A.TARRH
EIy's Cream Balm Kills the
Deadly Catarrh Germs.
No Stomach Dosing.

.
Catarrh, which Is bad enough in itself,
often results in Ioas Of taste, smell and
hearing, ,eAt lends 10 serious tllroat and
lung troubles ii al promptly checked.
The Seat Ct taiailh Is usually in tic
baeiSti th@m" z. ad iSs.natliial c0rirse
ihtow:llN&''.E4 - lile,t!iroat and thence
TO the In. NJ
nonltakc ary chances. Ifynu have
w. sympto..s III catarrh-- stuffed ~
tctliSs II t.nAe@d, nasty .di3cl,argc frcm
he nose. SOS tli:oaJ or dry, hacking
souSh, re- fly cent bottle al, rty's
Cream E-in from Your druggist, ind
begin the tirl,trcat a. once.
This rencdyis not atfburning on"
" "trri1g M" process. Ills sinai,
J elsanstM, it,aling, sHsiscplic balm
'Asrn Trough The I0s:r:i3 bSc!; ito tho
ead ard tl:c'Gt Nhcrc il instantly
.a..ps the scut Of tEpt"ne.&c, Il.t',.
,tstIiy way 10 clTrGsuully ard llcfma
~ - - 'ar.h.
talaa s,rsu oCnneive 10 ,nri,
- ] frisrJs. Ssa;, rs,
ElyR Crrrrl Labs to-tay. aNd il i.
short tirie, you vii J., permanently
cured ef-t!is nasty, lissi,stlng disease.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-11
THE CARE Of SHEEP
CHANGE or PAsIty RE p9RIfsc
/. .THEl sEAsoN s pEsIRABLE.
Parasites and Dogs Are . Constant
Menace 70 the Flock Abundance q
Shade Should BE Provided

L To-. H. b. i 4 a .
Sheep are naturally grazing and for.
sglng animals. About the first of May
the ewes are sheared aid with their
lambs by their sides are turned to pas
tire to roam over the West Virginia
E6ills and gambol in green fields
In the sneep business eternal vigi!
|hpce is the price Of success. and the
flock should receive almost constant
and careful attention IN the summer,
and especially In regions infested with
Stomach worms, ms unfortunately most
secIons of West Virginia are. These
parasites are q constant menace TO the
tock, and have done more to diseour.
AYE the sheep Industry than all other
causes combined. The dog nuisance
8 not half SO much to Be dreaded and
guarded against as this instdions pest.
They are especially destructive to
lambs; the older sheep, being able to
Withstand their, attacks more success.
fully, suffer much less. Sheep pas.
lures should be we'll drained and as
free as possible from burs and Span
tsh needles. Many weeds are readily
eaten by sheep and the pastures will
be kept clear OF them, but such as are
not kept down by the sheep should be
destroyed or kept down by cutting
Sheep are fond of short grass and
where the land ls smooth 1t will pay
well to run the mower over pastures
2nce or twice each season. This viii de-
stroy many weed seeds and keep parts
81 the pasture from becoming too rank
aud coarse. Sheep thrive on pasture
better than anywhere else, and moth.
ng Is better for them than DUR native
l9lue grass. ie i,s}
1t has long been wise saying Of
Successful shepherds that IA change OF
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-11

NE AyEHtoE IN op0cTloN or
COIN MAY be DOUBLED
A Deep, Mellow seed Bed and Per
sIstent Shallow Cultivation Are
Neesssary For High Yields

u is nowhere more true than in the
growing Of a corn crop that the prop:
er preparation OF the seed bed is hall
the cultivation Without deep,
loose, mellow seed bed for the young
corn roots TO grow, there Will never
be, the full development OF the. plant.
II the ground is well prepared before
planting tle later civilizations are
done with much. less labor and much
more thoroughly than where ths
ground Is but half prepared for the re
ceptfon Of the crop
The first tool 10 be used on the corn
land in the spring at the beginning Of
the preparation Of the seed bed, is the
disc harrow Whether the ground be
corn, small grain, Stable or sod field,
this harrow is the best tool for nrst
use. The .dlscing Of the ground viii
pulyeflxe the surface and mix into
the A6a all dead organic matter or ma,
npre spread upon the land. A field
which has been dlsced does not turn
over large clods, but will turn a mel
low. smooth mass Of soil. which can be
eastly leyeled of With spike tooth
harrow. Six or eight inches Is q good
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-11
HoW's THIsY

We OFFER One Hundred Dollars Re-
@ard for any case OF Catarrh that can.
not be cured by halls Catarrh Cure.
FL CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able TO carry OUT any obligation made
by his firm.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for, consh.
patton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-11

9hfs ~ Ni''sl y - - - - ssls't
pasture is good for sheep, and This
has become doubly important since
science and experience have taught US
!aat many OF the parasitic and ether
diseases prevalent among sheep may
be almost entirely avoided II change
Of pasture is frequent. Instead OF hav.
ing one large pasture field SUFFICIENT
TO carry the flock through the sum,
mer. II Is vastly better 10 divide itsinto
several fields. Where at all praeiiea.
BILE, the sheep should be transferred
TO a. fresh pasture every two or three
weeks. Abundance, of shade should
he provided in every pasture and
when trees are absent, sheds should
be constructed, preferably on the high
lands or hill tops. Well ventilated
sheds made as dark as possible are
best and afford the sheep much relief
from the pestiferous flies.
In most localities, where conditions
are favorable. sown pastures may be
utilized to great advantage as supple.
ment TO the permanent pastures and to
give variety to the sheep. On all sown
pastures where tho land Is plowed once
or. tsice a year parasitic infection is
reduced 10 the minimum. The plants
best adapted to sowu pastures are rye,
oats, alfalfa, clover, rape, kale, cab.
bagc and turnins. Such foods as rape,
kale. cabbage and turnips add TO the
general healthfulness OF the flock and
may be sown at almost any season to
supplement the permanent pasture and
facilitate the changing OF the flock
from one field to another. Rape may
be sown III the corn field at the last
cultivation, and the sheep turned In
among the corn to feed upon the rape,
weeds and lower corn blades without
injury TO the corn otter 1t has reached
full size. 4.
Any treatment for Internal parasites
Is difficult and at best exceedingly un.
satisfactory, and the persistent effort
of every sheep man should be 10 pre-
vent infection. The well known stomach
worm is by far the most destructive
of any. Lambs especially should be
changed from one pasture to another
frequently, and before they have be-
come affected.
By the time this article reaches the
public all the sheep in this state will
be out In the fields, happy and con.
tented in sunshine and shower, con-
verting the succulent, nutritious grass
that grows on our mountain sides and
hill tops into food and clothing for hu.
man welfare, III" says A, H. Wad.
dell in his Herds and Fl6cks, "the
breeding OF cattle. sheep and swine is
not pushed, pursued and made above
all others the foremost industry of the
land, this extraordinary, this vast,
broad, rich, fertile country, instead OF
being land wherefrom the people OF
the earth may be supplied with meat,
Will become n purchaser from other
lands to supply Its own demands. /"
T. c. ATKEsoN,
College of Agriculture, Nest vir-
~ginia University. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-11

t'@' u 1870 'fsl- ~
depth for breaking corn land. This
will give sufficiently deep feeding
ground for the roots Of the corn plant.
The manner OF planting Is largely
determined by the individual taste OF
the grower and by the lay OF the land.
The writer prefers planting in hills.
This method has given the better re.
suits in most OF the experiments con.
Quoted by the many experiment sta.
tions'o the country. Each system OF
planting has Its advantages and disad.
rantages. The drilling OF corn on
rough land and planting in hills on
level fields is commonly advised.
withp \ week or. ten days, at most,
from .dBte !of St4nSng the field should
receive its hrst cultivation! This
should be done with spike tooth har-
row IN which the teeth slaRed back
ward slightly Narrowing the gIound
at this time will not inture theicorn
in=the burrows, but will,break the sur
face crust and5kill many small weeds
just starting to grow. At intervals OF
one week or ten days the corn should
be cultivated during The entire grow
Ing season. The cultivating can best
be done with a two.horse, six.shovei
culilvator. This implement will stir
the soil 10 a depth OF two or three
inches and kill all small weeds, also
maintain mulch on the surface Of
the soil. a deeper cultivation will not
give as good results rs this sort Of
tillaEe. Not great amount of dirt
needs to be thrown to the corn row;
n level til1age OF the soil has been SUI.
ficieptly demonstrated TO be The best
method OF blowing. Deep plowInS,
which is necessary where the corn
rows are ridged, cuts or breaks on the
ends OF many OF the corn roots which
extend out from the stalk and within
a few inches OF the surface OF the soil.
How many corn growers have put a
mu2zle on the patient old pillow horses
TO prevent them biting the tips of the
leaves on few stalks. at the same
time your pillow was taking the tins of
roots OF almost every stalk in the field
a corn stalk can be. no greater than
Its root system. DO not pillow deep the
last cultivation. A shallow cultivation
which maintains level surface and
dust mulch Is the kind which will pro.
duce the greatest number OF bushels
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-11
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

Newark. i2; Providence. 10.
Jersey City, 3: Baltimore. II.
Montreal, 4; Rochester, Z.
Toronto, C: Buffalo, s.
Today's Games
Toronto ut Buffalo.
Montreal at Rochester.
Jersey iCty ut Baltimore.
Newark ut Providence.
ca dII.a al A. HI..L
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-11
POLICE COURT
MAYOR HAS SEVERAL OFFEND.
ERS BEFORE HIM THIS MORN.
ING. USUAL FINES IMPOSED.

Police Court this morning held two
pairs OF fighters, upon whom Mayor
Lively imposed the usual fines foi
such offenses, $500 AMI costs. Two
of the Fighters were negro women,
who were brought up for fighting in
Coal Run. The other two fighters
were negro men. for fighting on Jack.
son street. Both Of the men arrang.
ed to pay, but the women were re.
turned to Jail upon their failure to
pay their fines.
Three plain DRINKS drew the usual
one of them paying and another ar,
ranging 10 pay.
Every home should have the story
OF the sinking OF the Titanic, the
worlds greaiest sea disaster. One
coupon aud Acc gets this dollar book
at the West Virsinian office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-11

~ ArvtuIP 'sss'''''s.I ''s 80 - ~ " :
Watson Building, Q: Leopolds, 4.
Home runs, Maurer: three base hits
Daley. Arnett: two base hits, Dren.
men, r. Wilson; Struck out, by Nuz.
um, 2:sby aDiley. 6; base on balls, on
Nuzum o; on Wilson l. on Daley o;
wild pitches. R. Wilson passed balls,
Hines, g: hit by pitcher. Arnett; Stol.
en- bases. Hines. Wilson. Canoe; time
OF game. l hr. 10 M: umpire, Cobun. (
Standing OF the Tteams
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-11
NATIONAL LEAGUE


st. Louis. 3; Boston. II.
Cincinnati, 1: Philadelphia. 10.
Chicago. Q; New York, s.
Today's Games
Pittsburg at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati ut Philadelphia.
Chicago Mt New York.
ST. Louis at Boston.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-06-11
WISE AGRICULTURAL SAYINGS.

Lime and lime without manure make
both farm and farmer poor.
II you want to make the old farm
fatter, stuff 1t with organic matter.
He who plows deep, has grain to sell
and keep. n