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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
NODEVELOPMENTS IN COPELAND CASE Coroner May Not Take Up
 Inquest Until Next Week

Coroner Charles l.. Spain stated last night that owing to the great amount of work in criminal investigations ahead of him that he would not De able to take up the Copeland case until Saturday morn- ing at the earliest. The coroner stated that he might not take the matter up un- til next week.
 According to Sergeant Sydney H. Dar- he'll of the detective department, who has been detailed by Chief Martin Eagan to handle the Copeland case there are no new developments. Sergeant. Darnell stated that no matter what was uncov- cred 1t would not be made public until the coroners inquest-if then.
 Yesterday at 12:30 o'clock the remains of Mrs Catherine c. Copeland, aged 35 years. who was shot about 1:30 o'clock Monday morning in the room of George Doak, a cost clerk, employed by the Schaefer Manufacturing company at North Bir- mingham. at 1900 Eleventh avenue, south, were sent to Fordland, Mo, for interment by Shaw & Son. The body was accom- panied by Hershell Newcomer the 13- year-old son of the deceased
 George Doak still remains at the county jail facing a charge of murder as no bond can be Set for him until there is a preliminary hearing, either by the coroner or in the court of common pleas
 Doak was arrested because Mrs Cope land made two statements accusing him of the shooting. However few hours prior to her death, Mrs Copeland made another statement in which she said that she had shot herself because she was Respondent
 The police are busy attempting to solve the mystery caused by the divergent statements of the dying woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
GOVERNOR THANKS
 SHERIFF LYNCH TallapO0sa Official Thanked for Protecting Turner's
 Slayer From Mob

Montgomery, September 9.--tSpecial) The governor today sent letter of thanks to Sheriff ]. H. Lynch of Tal- lapoosa county for his conduct during the recent disturbance at Dadeville when the OpelilSa militia was ordered out to protect from mob violence five negroes held in jail at that place for the murder of Fletcher Turner, prom iEent white man of Tallapoosa The chief executives commendation of the Tallapoosa county law officer followed the receipt of report at the gover- nor's office setting out in detail all the facts in the case.
 In his report to the governor Sheriff Lynch said he has since learned that all arrangements had been made for the lynching of the negroes. 1t had been decided, according to the Talla- poosa official. to hang the negroes im- nlediately after the funeral of MT. Turner.
 The governor strongly indorsed Sher- if Lynch's action in asking for the militia. and assured his support to any sheriff who might request military aid to prevent mob violence.
 A statement signed by 26 citizens of Tallapoosa county, which says there was no intention to lynch the negroes has been received by the governor. Among those who signed the article were F. A. and A. G. Turner, brothers of the dead man; Jesse M.. Albert, Ernest. Peter. Guyand Roy Turner, sons and w. B. Powder and Robert Rowan. sons-in-law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
HUNTSVILLE U. D. c.
 TO OPEN NEW ROOMS
Virginia Clay-Clopton Chapter Will Open Quarters in New Madi-
 son Courthouse

Huntsville, September 9-(Special. At the monthly meeting of the mem. bers of the Virginia Clayton -Cloptor chapter of the Daughters of the Con federacy yesterday. final preparations were made for the opening of the rooms in the new county courthouse which will be devoted to the veterans and daughters.
 The chapter appointed committees tc entertain visitors and serve punch III the rooms. Mrs. Humes reported the correspondence she had had with Con gressman c. c. Harris with reference to the care of soldiers graves in Ma pie Hill cemetery, which has resulted in the governments taking charge of them, and said that an effort would be made later to have the government as- sume charge of the graves of all sol diers in Maple Hill
 R. R. Dyer of Chickamauga. who is here for the purpose of placing mzrk CTS over the graves of federal soldiers is quoted as saying that after the civil war the bodies of 300 soldiers were removed from this cemetery to Chickamauga.
 John Rice, negro wanted for the murder of a negro at Madison in June. is now in jail here after having evaded arrest up to a day or two ago when he was captured in Summertown, Tenn. Rice is implicated with two brothers Bit Rice, who was arrested a few days after the killing, and Fudge Rice wno was captured last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
 WHISKY IS SEIZED IN AUTO NEAR OPP

Opp September 9.-(Special )--Sheriff J. N. Livings and Special Deputy James Straughan made q raid on two automo- piles loads of whisky about five miles above Opp at a late hour last night. The cars were just passing through the stock law gate on the line of Coffee and Gov ington counties, when the raid was made and about the same number or half pints. Sheriff Livings tcolS the goods to Andalusia for safe keeping. pending fur ther developments of the case. The fol- lowing were placed under bond charged with violating the prohibition laws: Joe Benton. M. H. Jackson and MT. Bald- win of Opp and Alex Walls of Foley. These bonds were for their appearance . at the next term of the Andalusia city court of law and equity converting in October next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
400 ENTRIES FOR
 ATHLETIC MEET

New York, September 9.-Nearly 400 en- tres have been received for the annual Amateur Athletic union track and held championships al Baltimore Friday and Saturday. The junior championships Fri day have drawn 194 entries and the senior title meet 205 entries.
 Clubs from all parts of the country are represented. Clubs of the Middle Atlantic association have made 90 entries and the Southern association six. The entry list is one of the most representative ever received for these games, and contains the names of almost all the prominent American athletes now in training. .
 Among those who will compete for trael, and field athletics are Ted Meredith and Mel Sheppard. Richards, the Olympic high jump champion. and Delcombre the southern jumper and javelin thrower
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
MARION INSTITUTE
 OPENS WEDNESDAY
Students From Practically Every Section of United
 States Enrolled

Marion, September -tSpeciaD-The autumn session of Marion institute be- gan today with an attendance from piactically all sections of the United States The attendance Is somewhat affected by the war, but as soon as Financial affairs are settled the regis tration of last year will be passed There Is an abundance of athletic ma terial in the opening attendance, and with the increased coaching supplied by the management Marion will widen her field of conquest this session.
 The public school opened on Monday. The high school had greatly relieved the faculty by removing the upper grades but in the end little was gained es the influx of pupils to the lower grades as well as promotions has car ried the attendance beyond the 200 mark.
 Harry W. Blue of the state tax com mission is here looking up solvent credits and escaped taxes. together with licenses
 large barn on the farm of L. P. Donovan was destroyed by fire with it's contents, loss. s3oo0 half insured.
 Cotton is being picked very rapidly, einned and either stored or carried home The total sales here this season do not amount to 30 bales
 Mir. and Mrs O. B. Ward of Florida have moved to Marion. They have purchased a farm near Hamburg in the fast growing stock growing industry, and will locate there Mrs Ward is a oaughter of Judge J. B. Shivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
TAX SETTLEMENTS
 MADE BY COUNTIES

Montgomery, September 9.-(SpeciaL) Final tax settlements with the state audi tor have been made by every county in Alabama, according to an announcement made today by Auditor Brooks Smith The latest settlement with the auditor was made by Tax Collector J. F. Moseley of Madison county, whose final report was delayed pending the settlement of several legal complications. The law requires that final reports shall be made by July l, but several tax collectors were given ad- ditonal time because of unavoidable de- lays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 Samuel Ledford, Chattanooga. to Miss Irene Capehard.
 o. D. Brown, Birmingham, to Mrs. Martha Brunette Kierce.
 Earl A. Hutto, Oakman. to Miss Lillian Elizabeth Copeland
 J. w. McGehee. Morris, to Miss 8. T. Brooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
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MANY WANT
 TO JOIN COLORS

Washington. September 9.--The British embassy today received from the London foreign office the following dispatch
 There is increasing enthusiasm for re- crliiting in Great Britain Three hundred thousand men have joined the regular army since the war began. The eager ness to enlist has grown markedly since British troops have actually been en- gagged with the enemy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10

The home products building at the fair grounds is ready for the opening of the fair Exhibits of agriculture from many counties of the state are being placed and Birmingham products are already in order Featuring the fair will be horse races, motorcycle races and fireworks. There will be running races. trottng races, pacing races and the finest horses in the country win be entered There will be chainpionshinmoto races in which will be entered some of the most famous drivers in the world
 The fireworks feature this year is more elaborate than ever before attempted The Byrotechnic drama, "rhe Panama Caual'' will be one of the greatest exhibits eyer staged in the south. Fireworks will fea- ture every night Heretofore it has been the custom to have fireworks about six nights of the fair Every night there will be a great pyrotechnic display at the coming fair according to President Brown.
 One of the most varied programmes ever presented to southern audience will be given by the Pain fireworks peo- pie. t.ssttst
 At the present time only details occupy the minds of the fair officials Acting Secretary Sam Fowlkes of the assccia- tion as shown in the accompanying pie ture, is answering loads of letters every day from those who have engaged exhibit space and those who would engage it. The home products building space has been practically sold and President Brown says that if Birmingham manufacturers uesire exhibit space they will have to enter applications immediately
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10

bring more gold from Ecrope than any other agency. should not be protected 1n this dark hour?
 The United States government loaned money to the western farmers for irriga- tion purposes, that was. all right; 1t spent $4o00O0.0o0 in building the Panama canal to help the commerce of the coun- try; 1t proposes spending A5,o0O.o0 to build q railroad in Alaska, which railroad upon completion wolud serve less than 65,O9C people: it sent a great army at enormous expense into Mexico for the protection of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
 Re: Weatherly Statement, No. 5 Parks and Fairgrounds

administration, was the direct cause of the playground movement, and when Mr.
 Weathery saw it's popularity he with the foresight of rare opportunist seeks to usurp the glory, and is now attempting to ride into office again on the good will Of the fathers and mothers It might not be amiss to say that the good women have contributed somewhat to the success of the park and playground system. Respect fully, SOLON JACOBS, Chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
No Bond Allowed Mrs. Nash

No bond yesterday was allowed Mrs. Charles Nash, the young woman wha is being held at the county jail in connection with the killing of Robert F. Powers, a merchant of Leeds. It was stated by Coroner c. |. Spain last night that Mrs. Nash would be held in jail for a time at least. There were no other arrests in the case yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
HUNTSVILLE CH|FF HOUND NOT GUILTY A. D. Kirby ExOnerated of Graft Charges After Two
 Days Hearing

Huntsville, September 9-tSpeeial.) Chief of Police A. D. Kirby was this evening exonerated of the charge of graft that was brought against him in con hection with the feed bills of the city prison. The case was heard before the city commission and they decided that the charges were without foundation After hearing of two days the case was submitted without argument
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
Deny Report Cruiser Disabled

Washington, September 9.-A message received today by the British embassy from the London foreign office officially denied recent reports that the British cruiser Bristol had been disabled in q fight with an unnamed German ship in southern waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
Wounded Soldiers Arrive

Paris. September s.-t4:25 D. m.)-Wound- ed soldiers arriving here say Germans in the vicinity of Montmirail. department of Marne. are running short of ammuni- tion and for this reason offered only feeble resistance to the attack of the al- lies. who captured many prisoners and also g regimental flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10

The same sophistry was used in this matter as fin case of public improvements. We have heard that Hon. George Ward, when mayor, was the father of Birming- hams modern park system, and he has shown considerable activity along this line since his recent election as president of the commission.
 The playgrounds association. aided by the generous gift of 5000 of the Chamber q CQmmerce during President Hardings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10

in this city. There is absolutely no relief for the cotton farmer under the present proposed plan offered by the United States government in distributing it's funds. and it is being charged freely tat the banks (principaly country banks) and speculative corporations will be the only recipients of this proposed fund from our government, and I want some one who is better posted than myself to poiit out relief for the farmer. Something, must come at once. There are too many plans and suggestions without something tangible and definite.
 T. J. KENNEDY. Secretary-T surer Alabama Division Farmers Union. Brmignham. September 9. 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
GOVERNOR GETS
 REPLIES FROM FIVE
 STATE EXECUTIVES
Each Express Approval of Cotton C0nference-Have Different Sugges-
 tiOns

Montgomery, September 9-(speciaD In answer to his night letter to the lscvernors of the other l2 cotton grow irg states inviting them to meet in Montgomery OH September 24 and 25 for conference on the cotton situa- tion the governor of Alabama today received replies from the chief execu- tives of Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Missouri and Florida.
 Approve of Conference The five governors heard from ex- rressed entire approval of the confer cnce, but each had different sugges- tions to make as to the time and place for holding the meeting. Governor Slaton of Georgia had al- ready written letter to the governors of the cotton producing states inviting f them to meet in Atlanta Hence his reply was that he was awaiting re- sponses from them before answering inc invitation of Alabamas executive.
 q think by intelligent action by the governors may aid in the present crisis" said Governor Slaton. Governor Earl Brewer of Mississippi telegraphed that he was in receipt of
 
 esnference e in Atlanta, and also tele- gram from Governor Co1quitt of Texas, wanting the meeting at Austin. He suggested that the conference be held at New Orleans about September 26, 27 or 2S, as the general conference or all southern states meets there on the 29th
 The governor of Missouri, Elliott w. Major, said he would be unable to at tend the conference on the 24th or 18th on account of other engagements
 Gov Park Trammell of Florida said he could attend the conference if it was held on an earlier or later date, and tember 25 and 26 He said he could not attend on the 24th.
 COlquitt Renews Invitation
 Governor Colquitt of Texas renewed his invitation for the governors to come to Texas, his telegram being as follows:
 Your telegram asking conference Of governors of cotton producing states at Montgomery on September "A received. Do you not think conference at Austin on 20th would be more effective account of Texas legislature already being in ses- sion considering questions relating to pres ent distressed situation in disposing of cotton crop?
 ''I have made earnest effort to get con ference of growers here so that an agree ment reached might be submitted to Texas legislature already in session. You can See difficulty of again converting Texas legislature in extra session after adjourn ment by constitutional limitation on the 24th inst"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10

Americans and American property. and it fed thousands of Mexicans and housed them on American soil for an indefinite period, and that was all right. Then when the terrible calamity befell Dayton. O., and Salem Aass., the government promptly went to the aid of those desti- ute citizens which was a most com mendable action. When the great Euro- pean war broke out 1t sent an American cruiser loaded dawn with Ameriean gold for the assistance Of stranded American tourists who were caught in the war zone and offered to send warships to bring them all back home. and that was also commendable. And by referring back many years we find the United States government has been benefactor to it's subjects and protected their interests with money, the army and navy. which has caused every man to feel proud that he was an American citizen.
 Ask to Have Cotton Saved
 Now come the men who feed and clothe the people not only of this, but other countries men who were not to any degree responsible for the European war men whose products bring back from Ed rope the gold which bankers and specula- tors send over there for profit to them- selves individually, whose products carry
 
 men who have never before asked the united States government for assistance, nothing but a square deal. these men ask Tor money to save them from bankruptcy and to protect theIs credit, to save their cottdn from going on demorahzed mar Ret They are willing to make the United states treasury safe by rendering the best security in the world; they only ask living chance.
 | believe if is the 1l1ty tof oxarx ,oxrS- paper in the country to strongly adv.- cate the protection of this years cotton crop. and l am glad tu see the stand taken by the Atlanta Constitution and is leading editorial of last week demanding l that Congress take some immediate ae- 1 ton to relieve the cotton farmer was d masterpiece and will have an immense | weight. ] am not here to criticize the | newspapers of Birmingham but barring l one newspaper, l fail to note any strong editorials on the situation, and I take, l pay for and read every daily newspaper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10

The Alabama State Falr could open within 24 hours with everything in place and the programme would be carried out in detail,' said President R. A. Brown of the Fair association yesterday
 The fact has been stressed that the Fair association is prepared this year. There will be no waiting and on the morning of September 2S when the doors swing fide at 9:3O o'clock, every exhibit will be in place every amusement device will be ready for operation and the fair will move as smoothly as though it were an every day affair.
 Buildings have been whitewashed. fences have been whitewashed, the grounds have been placed in better con- dition than every before, paddocks are cared for and everything about the fair grounds is in excellent condition right now for the beginning of the fair.
 The paddoeks and barns have been cleaned and whitewashed inside and are in state of preparedness even down to straw and. water being placed There will be more race horses and more fine stock on exhibit at this years fair and the associatio will be taxed to accommo- date it. President Brown says, however everything will be cared for in a man. her thoroughly sanitary and clean We have the facilities and everything al ready has been arranged for the com ing of the exhibits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-10
WANTS SOMETHING
 DEFINITE DONE TO
 AID COTTON GROWER

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-11-14
WILLIAMSToWN.

Centenary Methodist church Morning
worship at l0;45, Sunday school at
noon, Epworth League Tuesday evening
at 1880, All are invited to attend these
services. Men are especially invited to
the mems Bible class.
Shipments of live poultry from the
local station are temporarily suspended
on account OF quarantine regulations
made necessary by the foot and mouth
disease. 1t is hoped that such shipments
which have been heavy from this station
for several months, may be resumed be-
fore Thanksgiving.
Rev. and Mrs. William NJ. Roberts
went to Burlington on Monday, the 9th,
and Mrs Roberts underwent successful
operation at Mary Fletcher hospital the
18th. Mr.. Roberts returned home the
18th, leaving his wife comfortable.
Charles A. Waterson of Lowell, Mass,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Ellen Z. Pratt.
Congregational church, Morning wor-
ship at l0:45. Sermon by Rev. William
Taylor of Brookfeld. Sunday school at
noon; organized classes for men and
women. Onion service at 1880 p. M,
preacher, Nj Taylor Topic for G. +.
meeting on Tuesday evening, Magnify
the Christian Endeayor pledge"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-11-14
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