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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
FIELD AGENTS RECEIVED
BY SECRETARY WILSON
Have Been Directing Work Of
Demonstration Farming
in the South.

The twenty state field agents OF the
Department of Agriculture called to see
Secretary Wilson today. They were &C.
companied by Dr.. b. T. Galloway. chief
OF the bureau OF plant industry: DR.. Brad
ford Knapp In charge OF. the farm dem
onstration work Of the department: Prof.
.. B. Martin. In charge Of the boys corn
clubs, and James Evans, the general field
assistant in the demonstration work.
The state field agents direct the work
OF demonstration farming throughout the
south. having under them $50 subagents
and looking after the work of more than
10000 men on $4,000 farms. They have
been here discussing the details OF the
demonstration work with DR.. Galloway
and DR.. Knapp.
Secretary Wilson spoke of the work as
the most important in which the depart
ment is now engaged.
Blessing to the South.
The cotton boil weevil really organized
the demonstration work-at least he COM
PEELED its organization. for the boil weevil
for a while threatened the industry OF
the cotton belt and depopulated counties
The farm demonstrators, originally or.
ganized by the late DR.. s. A. Knapp
stepped In to save the cotton industry
and show the southern farmers how to
feed themselves while this was being
done. The work grew to immense pro-
portions
Secretary Wilson calls it carrying the
Agricultural Department to the farmer.
The work has been SO successful In the
south that Secretary Wilson told the field
agents today he had daily information
that similar work was being organized
In the north.
The territory covered by the demonstra-
ton work reaches roughly from Texas to
Florida and from Florida to Virginia II
now covers thirteen states.
Agent w. F. Proctor Of Tyler. Tex,
that the demonstration work was prov
ing the greatest Blessing the south had
ever had, because under 1t the farmers
were making money and the boys were
staying on the farm instead of drifting
to the cities and having to be lured back.
The field agents viii end their confer
ence today and scatter to their several
posts this evening.
State Agents Here.
The party calling on the Secretary to-
day included, beside those named, w. NJ.
Mercier. w. L. English, w. w. Long
and H. e. Savely, field agents Of the
department, and the following state
agents: w. F. Proctor, Tyler. Tex; J. L.
Quicksall, Waco. Tex; w. D. Bentley.
Yukon. Okla; G. w. Watson, Little
Rock, Ark; Mason Snowden. Shreveport,
La; r. s. Wilson, Columbus. Miss. ;
B. L. Moss, Montgomery, Ala; e.
Gentry, Jonesboro, Ga: A. s. Meharg.
Live Oak, Fla; c. R Hudson, Raleigh,
N. c.: T. o. Sandy. Burkeville, Va
H. D. Tate. Memphis. Tenn.
District agents.. L. Baker, Bishop
Vile, S. c.; w. III. Barton, Simpsonville,
s. c.; Augustus Stabler, Brighton, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
Heavy Snow In South.

ATLANTA. Ca. January 13.-Snow
covers the greater part Of Georgia and
the southern and eastern portion of the
Carolinas. At Charleston, 8. c., the first
snow in eleven years Is falling. Business
II practically abandoned so the people
may witness the unusual spectacle.
About four inches of snow covers At
lanta-the hardest fall In nine years.
More Is fal':as. Charlotte, N. c.. has
seven inches 81 the level; Columbia. S.
c., Macon and Augusta, Ga, have about
three; Jacksonville, Fla, reports the tent
perature falling rapidly. Excessively low
temperatures predicted yesterday did not
materialiSe. probably on account of the
clouds. but colder weather u expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
NAVAL SECRETS
OPENED TO FOREIGNERS
House Resolution Asks Secre-
tary Meyer About Use of
Public Accountants.

Representative Francis Burton Harri-
son OF New York caused something OK
a stir around the House OF Representa-
tives today by Introducing "A resolutio 4
which. I'm effect. demands To know
whether the Secretary of the Navy has
given access to important naval secrets
Of the United States To foreigners H.
resolution says:
Resolved. That the Secretary OF tho
Navy be. and he hereby is. directed 10
inform the House of Representative
whether alien chartered accountants have
been employed by the Navy Department
In he accounting and cost-keeping sys-
tenn OF the department of the navy yards
OF the United States, or In any capacity
by the department, and IL so. whether
certihed public accountants. citizens Of
the United States. have not applied for
and been refused employment in such az
counting or cost-keeplng, and whether
In the preparation of such accounting
or installation of cost systems in the
department or in the navy yards OF the
United States, alien chartered account
ants have not had access to the con-
iidential or secret processes and methods
of manufacturing in such navy yards
or in the department"
Mr.. Harrison introduced his resolution
as a result OF a complaint received by
aim from the New York State Society
OF Certified Public Accountants. That
complaint recites the following:
Complaint From New York.
I'm order properly to install cost sSs-
TENS 1t Is necessary for the accountant
to familiarize himself with the process
OF manufacture, material, labor. efficiency
or various machinery and overhead ex-
penses. Hence tue secrets of the navy
are accessible to these British subjects.
now easy II would be for secret agents
or Great Britain to be employed on the
stan OF these chartered accountants In
their navy yard work!
"A notable instance of discrimination
Is the employment py the Navy depart
ment to install cost systems IN navy
yards and devise the system OF storeroom
accounts OF a British firms branch
ofhces In the United safes. these .or-
eIgn firms send to this country various
firm members as well as the majority Of
their minor assistants The latter men
are willing to work for very small
salary during the period for which they
are n most cases under contract
ne members of these firms, except in
rare instances. do not become American
citizens. a hey 20 no Iar,her than TO take
out their first papers"
Secretary Of the Navy Meyer, replying
to q letter from a member of the House
on the above subject. declared that the
ali.n accountants did not have access
to records, processes or types OF ma
chinery that could be considered In any
way Of a confidential nature"
Takee Tasue With Nav>r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13

Representative Borland of Missouri. a
democratic member Of the District COM
mittee, also announced himself as against
the half-and-half system. which he char
acterized 'the root of all evil. the
stumbling block to reform of taxation In
the District and a great burden on the
necks of the honest Taxpayers, home
owners and merchants OF Washington"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
Criticises Half-and-Half Plan.

During general debate on the bill in the
House yesterday afternoon Chairman
Johnson OF the District committee, secur-
ing time from Representative Burleson Of
Texas, in charge of the measure, made
4 speed II criticism of the half and half
principle.
The argument that the United States
should contribute one-half to support
clio acres. which originally made up the
c.iy Of Washington he said. zig an en-
i.-clN different proposition from giving
"ne-half TO the support OF the District OF
columbia containing nearly $4,000 acres
There is no longer a city Of Washington
that. together with the city OF George
town. has been wiped out and merged into
h" District of Columbia. The name
city OF Washington no longer exists ex-
rept upon the records or the Post Office
department.
~, Johnson made the statement that
4 a result OF the ''libcrality of Congress
.he impression had become prevalent that
:hc federal government must contribute
81 for every dollar the District collects
in revenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-13
Practice Illegal, He Asserts.

This policy" lie said, is clearly
against the statute which requires the
com missioners' estimates to be made upon
estimated amount of revenue COL
Scted. II this policy is permitted to &c
unchsllenxed the time will come when
the rsvea,uss of the District will be 50
Large THAI s~ec the Treasury of this
great natice wi: feel the drain made
upon II by the District
The District chairman also announced
his opposition to the practice of liquidat.
ing the funded Indebtedness OF the DIS.
triet. represented by outstanding 3.6.
bonds. by means of the half-and-half sys.
tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
FARMER BOYS HORSE WINS THE TROTTING
 DERBY AT READVILLE

Readvile Mass, August 27.-Cheney, 2.o7N. owned by John Mulkey, farmer boy of Waxahatchie, Texas and driven by John P. Fleming, another Texas man, won the fourth renewal ot the American trotting derby at the opening of the Grand Circuit meeting here today. The track was in good condition, but a strong wind made fast time impossible.
 Thirteen qualified for the final heats, of the derby valued at s5o00 of which ss00o went to the winner. The starters were picked from five preliminaries, worth $1OO0 and then acted according to performance. with the exception of Billy Burke. 2:o3s4. who was placed at scratch.
 At the drop of the flag Billy Burke made dancing break that cost him valuable ground. Castle Dome was hold ing to first place by a narrow margin at the mile with Wanderer second. and Jack London third, with the others punched.
 Entering the home stretch, the five leaders. Castle Dome. Wanderer. Ken yon w., Jack London and Cheney were within length of each. other and the drivers were using their whips but al the finish Fleming forged to the front with Cheney. Close behind were Castle Dome. Kenyon w., Wanderer and Jack London, separated by a neck in the or Der named.
 1 In the pfeliminaries Dudie Archdale
 led all the way in the 2:O6 class. Kin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
ST. LOUIS SPENDING
 S450 PER MONTH TO
 PROTECT NEGROES

St. Louis. August 27.-To insure peaceful sleep to, R. A. Hudlin, ne gro, and his family. this city is spend ing s15 per day, or S450 month to by whites. who resent what they term a negro invasion in their residential district. The guarding by policemen began early in May and if continued until September 15 the city will have spent $500. Several times the sheds in the rear of the negro's home have been fired and after that the police guard was established at the expense of the city. Five policemen are de- tailed to guard the premises. The whites have held several mass meet ings to formulate plans to oust the negroes but without effect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28

Beck had the advantages till Cheney came fast on the home stretch and won by neck.
 The Wanderer beat Jack London on the home stretch in the 2:10 class and then Zolock won the 2;15 class handily.
 The puritan, for free for all pacers, orth 5000. was in doubt till the end of the fourth heat when Don Densmore trade break and allowed the Eel to win Vernon Mckinney rushed away with the initial heat, but broke badly and was distanced in the second heat Hal B., Jr, took the third heat, by a saddle girth.
 American trotting derby 2:Oe class pre- lminary purse 5000. (dash one mile):
 Dudie Archdale. blk. m. by Archdale (Geers) first; Grace, oh. m. tMcDevitD, second; Gay Audubon, ch m. (Gatcomb,. third Time 2:07A.
 American trotting derby, 2:0S class, pre- liminary purse s1000 dash one mile:
 Cheeney, b. m by Medium Line (Flen- ing), first: King Brook, blk. h. (Higgins) second: Ruth McGregor, ch m. (McDon-
 Annie Kohl also started.
 American Trotting Derby, 2;10 class preliminary purse $100o, dash. 1 mile:
 The Wanderer, b. g., by the Tramp (R Macey), first; Jacks London, eh E. (Mur- phy), second Kenyon w., blk. h. (NIc- Donald), third. Time, 2:11.
 American Trotting Derby, 2:15 class purse S1O00 dash, 1 mile Bon Zolock, b E., by Zolock (Garrison), first; Castle Dome. D. h. CDodge), second; WoodforC Tod, blk. h. (Carpenter), third Time 2:191s.
 American Trotting Derby, free for all preliminary purse $1000; dash, 1 mile Billy Burke, br. h., by Silent Brook (Mc- Donald), first; time 2:15ia.
 American Trotting Derby, final handi- cap, purse s5000; dash. IF miles: Cheeny b. m, by Medium Line (Fleming), 24t feet. first: Castle Dome. b. h. Dodge), Al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
ORDERS EXTENSION
 OF RATE SUSPENSION

Washington. August 27.-An order was issued by the interstate commerce commission today postponing the eff fective date of it's order in the so-called shreveport case from September until November l, next. The order pro- vides that railroads shall not exact higher freight rates than Shreveport La, to Texas destinations than are ontemporaneousy in effect from the Texas points to Shreveport. The exten- sion of the date was due to pending litigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
SPECIAL TEST FOR
 MARINE OFFICERS

Washington. August 27.-Scarcity of offices in the marine corps has led the navy department to appoint special boards to investigate and pass upon candidates for the commission of sec ond lieutenant. It was announced today that these boards would sit In Wash ington and if the applications justified 1t also at San Francisco on October 3. Each candidate must be between 21 and 27 years old and physically sound. A rigid mental examination also must he naSsed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
Two Million in Old Coins

Rochester August 27.-The exhibits of old coin at the annual convention of the American Numismatic association here today are valued at $2,000,000. Included In the collections is the only 1894 silver dollar extant. It is valued at $3600. Numismatists say that the present exhibit is the greatest and most complete ever garnered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
 NEW MISSISSIPPI ROAD IS ORGANIZED

Jackson, Miss, August 27.--(Special.)-- )-- Governor Brewer has issued a procama- ton authorizing the organization of the Jackson and Eastern Railroad company by three Meridian men, S. A. Neville, E. B. McRaven and J. A. Perdue The western terminal of the road is desig- mated as at Jackson, while the eastern terminal is to be Union, Newton county. The line runs northeast through Hinds, Rankin, Scott. Leake, Neshoba and New tnn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
BONAR LAW IN
 AUTO ACCIDENT

Marget, England. August 27.--Andrfw Bonar Law. the leader of the unionst party, suffered a violent shock in motor car collision near this seasile resort last night. MT. Law had bern playing golf and was returning to lis car with a companion along the roid froms Ramsgate when another autonD- bile, containing two men and two women, travelling in the opposite H. rection, dashed into them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28

Brenau of the great colleges for women of the nation it's student body annually from thirty states No school south offer such equipment Brenau thirty large and perfectly appointed college buildings its departments and it's wonderful college of ninety seven acres including private lake and country club all within the city limits climate Brenau unexceed Gainesville is noted as summer we'll winter health resort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28

feet second: Kenyon w.. blk. h. (Snow) 2sO feet, third; The Wanderer. b. g. (R. Macey), 2SO feet fourth Time, 2:10%.
 Jack Puritan. free for all, pacing, purse 5000; in 3:
 The Eel, g. h., by Gambolier
 (McEwen) ..............;...--.-- 4 i'ca tRayo ' ..........'.......,......... . " |: entineS .X........................ N 2 sa Don Densmore. b. h. Parker)... 3 1 3 : Vernon Mckinney. b. h. (James) 1 dis.
 Time. 2:O3a4. 2:061a. POS. 2:0s1s. F
 sOnly starter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
COMMERCIAL CLUB
 ADOPTS BYLAWS Gadsden Chamber of Com merce Holds Meeting BANQUET SUGGESTED Captain Lay, Back From Washington, Discusses Taft's Veto of Coosa
 Bill-Rees Accepts Position
 Abroad-Egg Famine

Gadsden, August 27.-(Special)--At an enthusiastic meeting of the new Cham Der of Commerce last night, at which President J. B. Wadsworth presided, the bylaws were adopted A committee was appointed to invite business men of Ala bama. City and Attalla to join the asso- citation. Col. K. A. Mitchell suggested that banquet be arranged for al mer- chants buying in Gadsden from whole sale men here, and that this be followed by sightseeing tour to various points of interest In the city. This probably will be done.
 Lay Back From Washington Capt. w. P. Lay, who has just returned from Washington, where he has been in the interest of the dam which it has been planned to construct on the coosa near Wetumpka, said this morning that Presi- dent Taft's veto of the bill will not af- feet other projects of the power com pany.
 730 Cans Put Up
 Miss Bertha Campbell of Clear Creek, near here, expects to win honors in the Girls Tomato Clubs of Alabama. She al ready has 730 three pound cans put up and expects to go above 800 cans.
 Independent Ticket
 Rumors that an independent ticket will be put in the field for the municipal eec- ton on the third Monday in September are not given much credence The new ad- minstration will assume control October l..
 Accepts Position Abroad
 John Rees, who has been with the South ern Iron and Steel company since its or- ganization, has resigned to accept a po- sition with the British Blair Engineering company. Mr. and Mrs Rees left here last night for Pittsburg, thence to New York They will sail for England about September 15
 County Hospital Proposed
 At the meeting of the Chamber of Con- merce last night Dr. c. l.. Guice proposed the erection of a county and city hos pital as is maintained in other cities of the state.
 Grass Worms Appear
 Grass worms have appeared again near here, according to Judge J. H. Lovejoy The second appearance, 1t Is said, prom ises to be as disastrous as the first. Judge Lovejoy says that cotton is not being harmed.
 Egg Famine
 There is an egg famine in Gadsden. Eto- wah county cannot furnish sufficient eggs to supply the city, and this week a ship ment was received from Missouri. i ne wholesale price is g cents a dozen.
 Burnett Coming
 Congressman John l.. Burnett is expect ed home from Washington this week to prepare for his campaign. Thus far he has no announced opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28

Brenau will open for it's thirty fourth annual session Thursday September with the largest attendance in the history of this splendid institution Already the reports the of students and the registration of ones that the management in making prepara ons early the for increased student body any previous For this there is yet for others who will make appica for reservations at
 Rooms single and sute with private bath
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
Earthauake Felt

Perrin, Red Sea, August 27.-dn@ sharp earthquake shock was felt at II a. m. in this city and also In fhe surrounding country The German steamer Andre Rickmiers on ner ar- rival soon afterward reported the dis S turbance atssea was severe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

ies   Engineering Labora'or MneCvH EleceaL Me-
  and 
  ehologys IV College Of Medicine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
Egg Famine

There is an egg famine in Gadsden. Eto- wah county cannot furnish sufficient eggs to supply the city, and this week a ship ment was received from Missouri. q ne wholesale price is B cents a dozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
Burnett Coming

Congressman John l.. Burnett is expect ed home from Washington this week to prepare for his campaign. Thus far he has no announced opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
Birdseye View Showing Main Buildings at Brenau

Opportunity offered complete study in the Literary courses Art Expression Msc Domestic Science and Nor nal Sorority houses under faculty chaperonage encouraged Wholesome of every the seasons through break the monoony of school routine afford both heath recreation and pleasure However the expense greater than IS at other first class institutions. .
 Write today for cataog and reservation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
Grass Worms Appear

Grass worms have appeared again near here, according to Judge J. H. Lovejoy
 The second appearance, 1t Is said, prom
 ises to be as disastrous as the first. Judge
 Lovejoy says that cotton is not being harmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
County Hospital Proposed

At the meeting of the Chamber of Com merce last night Dr. c. l.. Guiee proposed the erection of a county and city hos pital as is maintained in other cities of tb1 ata
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-28
Accepts Position Abroad

John Rees, who has been with the South ern Iron and Steel company since its or ganization, has resigned to accept a po- sition with the British Blair Engineering company. MT. and Mrs. Rees left here last night for Pittsburg, thence to New York. They will sail for England about
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-09-13
IN ADJOURNED SESSION
COUNCIL MANAGE TO GET QUOR.
UNI BY 8:45-GRANT LICENSES
AND TRANSACT BUSINESS

By the persistent use Of the tele-
phone, quorum of the city council
was finally secured for the regular ad-
journed meeting Of Friday evening. At
the opening Of the meeting Aldermen
Parsons, Parshall, Koslosky, G. A.
Carlson and c.. E. Carlson were pres
ent, c.. A. Carlson acted as chair
man.
A liquor license was granted to John
Dolan. Thomas Hyson was given a
permit to tap the sewer and water
main on the new Third street sewer.
A plumbers license was granted to
Jones and Terrell with Jos. Schwalier
and Jos. Moeglein as sureties.
It was decided to give aid to Mrs.
Clark
After the above business had been
transacted Alderman Loucks arrived
and brought up the question of what
should be done with the city oil tank.
After some discussion it was left to
the street committee with power to
act.
A discussion as to whether or not the
city should pay the fire chiefs ex-
penses to the National Fire Chief g con-
vention at Denver. The aldermen pres.
ent were in favor Of paying part Of his
expenses as he was going with orders
from the council to find out what
chemical would be best and whether
an auto truck would be practicable for
city Of this size and with these
climatic conditions. =. ),
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-09-13
BENTON COUNTY FIRST
LOCAL TEAM WILL HAVE SECOND
PLACE IN LEAGUE BENTON
COUNTY WILL LEAD

According to an article in the St.
Cloud Times it is very likely that
Benton County will have first place in
the Central Minnesota Baseball as
ISOLATION for the 1912 season, after a
meeting Of the league board Of
directors which will be held shortly.
Benton has been gaining steadily dur.
ing the latter part of the season and
when the protests fled with the
league officials have been acted upon
it is almost certain that Benton coun.
ty will be the top-notchers. Little
Falls has filed protest against the
use of Murphy or Larson on second
base on the ground that this man, a
st. Paul player, gave to the Brainerd
team more than it's two allowed out-of
town players. Benton has a similar
protest to make.
If the board should confirm these
protests Brainerd will fall to third
place.