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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
BOARD OF REVENUE ACTING UNDER ORDERS OF DIR. OATES, WHO DECLARED PRES ENT JAIL "IS UNFIT FOR HUMAN ARBITRATION"

An open letter from the West End wom- ans Christian Temperance Union was re- ceived by the board of revenue yesterday, protesting against the erection of a 12- story building for court and jail purposes
 Acting under orders of pr. w. H. Oates. state prison inspector, who for the past four years has been insisting that in the name of Christian humanity new jail be built for Jefferson county, declaring that the present jail is unfit for human habtation," the board of revenue decided to built new jail on the rear of the present lot. pr. Oates has repeatedly de- clared that the present structure Is 'un- fit for human habitation' and finally is- sued an utimatum that if a new jail was not built he would remove the prisoners confined there to some other prison. He carried out this threat in part when about three weeks ago he removed about a score of negro women prisoners to Gads- den and other places in order to relieve the present crowded quarters.
 The board of revenue has given this matter careful considera ton and all the members agreed that new jail build
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
NAVAL STORES MEN
 GATHER IN CAPITAL
EndeavOr to Perfect Plans Permitting Satisfactory
 Marketing of Staples

Montgomery. August o9.-tSpeeial) Representatives of naval stores in Geor- gia. Alabama and Florida met At a hotel arrangements which will permit of satisfac- tory marketing and storage of naval stores. The session was executive.
 It was stated that the naval stores men are in about the same condition as the cotton men and are seeking methods to alleviate the present tightening of the trade. A committee was appointed at the meeting to compile report for sub mission to the Savannah Board of Trade. The personnel of the committee is as follows.
 c. Downing, Brunswick, Ga.; J. A. G. Carson, Savannah, Ga: John F. Harris, Jacksonville. Fla; W. E. Coachman Jacksonville, Fla; R. F. Mitchell, Pensa- cola, Fla; James B. McNcilL Pensacola, Fla; w. J. LEngle, New Orleans; W. P. Chilean, New Orleans; r. H. Farwell. Orange, Tex.
 T. A. Jennings is chairman of this com mittee and Buckner chipley secretary.
 Those present at the meeting were: w. Y. 1OacHfnd1 JdchSouNllle, Y A. IT. Carson, Savannah. Ga.; John E. Harris Jacksonville, Fla. T. A. Jennings, Pen sacola, Fla. R. L. Sherwin, Panama City Fla; Dr. E. L. Rose, valdosta. Ga; w. B Chilean, New Orleans; W. A. Hood, Orr vile, La; J. B. Newton Poparvile Miss; T. D. Sale, South Point, Fla; J. r. Afford, Hartford, W. c. Afford, Boni- fay, Fla; D. J. Gay, Biloxi Miss. E W. Tharp, DeFuniak, Fla; J. G. Pace Pensacola, Fla; R. R. Lcng, China; F. H. Farwell, Orange, Tex. ]. A. Carr Hattiesville. Miss. w. J. L Engle, New Orleans; R. F. Mitchell Pensacola, Fla. ]. B. MeNeii, Pensacola, Fla. J. Me Ioughlin. Bonifay, Fla; J. T. Faircloth Chapman; P. N. Spann, Dothan; R, D Mamill. T. D. Britton. Paxton; J. D. John. ston, Jones Mills; J. D. Henderson, Cary vile, Fla; A. C. Darling, Andalusia; A F. Bullard. DeFuniak Springs; J. R. Mo Lane, Pensacola: w. B. Sellers, Sellers vile; Ruckner Chpley, New Orleans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
YOUNG SCARBOROUGH
 BURIED AT LAUREL
We'll Known Attorney Shot Down on Street by Kerney Leggett
 Thursday

Laurel, Miss, August 29.--tSpecial) )-Fu- neral services for the late l. Devan Shar- borough, who was shot ana killed Thurs day morning by kerney Leggett, was held at the Scarborough residence in Sixth avenue at 4 o'clock last evening, with interment in the Hickory Grove cemetery. The funeral and burial serv- ices were largely attended. the process sion being several city blocks in length.
 The killing of young Scarborough who was an attorney at law, was one of the sensations of Laurel, and has been the topic of all conversation since. The shoot ing occurred about 11:2o o'clock in the morning in the principal business section of the city. between Fifth and Sixth ave- nues. Leggett fired six shots and Shar- borough died almost instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
MEMORIAL DAY OF
 NATIONAL GUARD Exercises Will Be Held This Afternoon at Oak Hill
 Cemetery

All the military companies of the dis
 trict will participate in the Jefferson
 county military memorial day, which will
 be celebrated this afternoon Judge w. w. Brandon. former adjutant general of the state troops, will be the orator of the day. and Dr. l.. c. Branscomb will conduct the religious part of the exer- cises.
 All the active and ex-officers of the National Guard and United States army, who reside in the city, have been invited to attend in uniform. The brass band of the Alabama Boys Industrial school will lead the parade, which will start from the city hall at 3 o'clock. Col. Hughes B.
 Kennedy will be in command of the troops and has had charge of all the arrange ments. In fact it is largely due to his efforts that the exercises will be held Among th1companies participating vii be Company B, Second infantry, Capt Carl Seals commanding; Company K Fourth infantry, Capt. J. D. Carlise bat tery A, First Field artillery Capt. Frank Flinn; Battery C, First Field artillery Cant E. l.. Anderson, and the Bessemei company, under command of Capt. Lacy Edmundson. The exercises will be held at Oak Hill cemetery. where severa members of the National Guard, who died in service. are inferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
WALKER DEMOCRATS CONVENE IN JASPER
Object to Organize to Insure Complete Victory at the
 Polls This Fall

Jasper, August Special )-The Walker county democratic executive committee held meeting at Jasper today at which large number of the members were present. The meeting was called by w. B. Bankhead, chair man, and Norman Gum, secretary, for the purpose of organizing to carry d complete democratic victory in Wal ker county this fall. All the members of the committee present reported the outlook for a democratic victory in their respective beats was good
 Chairman w B. Bankhead appointed F. w Long sof Jasper chairman of the Walker county democratic campaign committee. His appointment was sus- tained by the committee and he was authorized to appoint his associates and make complete campaign committee. It was the instruction of the executive committee that Mir. Long organize a campaign committee in every ~beat in Walker county.
 The executive committee Went into executive session after they had fin ished their organizing business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Takes Shot at Republicans

Washington, August 2s-(Special. )-In discussion of the war risk insurance bill in the House today, Representative Black mon took shot at the republicans as follows;
 MT. Chairman, l have been observing a situation on the republican side of the House today that I believe is thoroughly Imaginable and amusing 10 the American people. They are today criticizing the President and pretending to want to keep us out of war.
 Just short time ago that side of the House was criticizing the President to beat the band because he did not go to war with Mexico. Now l want to say that the American people cannot be de- celved and cannot be fooled by the char acter of cheap demagogy which you gem , temen are trying to play today.
 Whereat the democrats applauded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
POULTRY SHOW AT
 STATE FAIR ID BE
 BETTER THAN EVER
Back Lot" Birds Will Be Given More Prominence This Year Than Former
 ly, Halstead Says

The poultry show of the Alabama State Fair this year will be one of it's best features, according 10 pr. Hal F. Hal stead, who will have charge of that de- partment Secretary Sam Fowllles of the fair association says the entire fair Will be a record breaker and he agrees that the poultry will be better than ever.
 Many inquiries are being received daily asking for information regarding the poultry show. The indications point that there will be a large number of entrants. The back lot chicken is to have a chance this year, and the specially bred fowl will not be placed much in the foreground
 Dr. Halstead has addressed a letter to poultry raisers and fanciers, in which he says, among other things:
 This year the poultry show at the Alabama State Fair will be more for the back lot and farmers chickens, and We are going to see that they have all the attention they deserve. If you have a few birds you think are good, don't fail to enter them. and you will be surprised when you find that your birds stand among the winners when you thought you had only medium good stock. One gets so used to looking at bird that he sometimes overlooks their good points and the judge gives you a ribbon when you are not Joking for it.
 This is the third year I have been in charge of the show, and some of the best birds have sesa were brought there by people who hat more idea of what they really had than the man in the moon. They only knew. as they .old me. that they had bought good eggs and thought possibly they might have good birds. Had they left them at home they would not have had the advertising nor would they have known what they had.
 We have the best judge that money can secure this gear-J. Fl. Drevenstedt-one of the oldest and most up-to-date in the business. He is a member of the revision committee to get out new standard the book by which all fowls are judged and is considered one of the most re- liable poultry authorities
 Our eoops are of metal, and the whole place is thoroughly fumigated and spraye twice day by one of the best methods in existence, so there is no danger of your fowls getting any disease. The birds are watched all the time, and should one show any symptoms of dis ease it is immediately removed and given the best of attention by an expert in that line"
 At the fair grounds there will be d force of about 40 men working tomor- row, cleaning up and beautifying the grounds. All rubbish will be removed and buildings and fences whitewashed 1t is expected the task will be completed with in two weeks, and the exhibitors will then begin to bring their showines to place them. bonus of $50 10 agricultural ex- hibits which are placed 24 hours before the opening date will be given this year as usual.
 The fair dates are from September es to October 10, which is longer than for some years past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
WEST END WOMEN PROTEST
 AGAINST BUILDING NEW JAIL

ing in which the unfortunates confined in Jail could be given humane treatment was necessary. There was some diff. ference among the members as to the style of the building to be erected but all realized the imperative necessity fol new jail building.
 The letter from the West End union was as follows:
 To the Board of Revenue, Birmingham
 Ala:
 Dear Sirs: It is with the deepest regret that we learn that you are planning the erection of a 12-story jail for us 10 fill with bone of our bone and flesh of ouf fiesh' for that is what it means besides making the taxes higher.
 Think of the 200 destitute people in the city today because someone accustomed to provide for them has fallen by way of the saloon. and is shut out from the light of day" leaving his helpless fam fly to the cold charity of the world We would think 1t poor policy, indeed, if a merchant should build larger warehouse to store his dama ged goods and ignore the cause of such destruction: so we want to call upon you to use your inau- enee to get rid of the crime breeding pauperizing saloon-a nuisance to all de- cent people.
 We point to the states, that have had prohibition for some years. Kansas, for instance, where in some counties there are no inmates in jails or poor houses.
 Jefferson county stands out black enough on the map--let US not build a memorial 10 the saloon. for we will not have them always rather let the memory of the saloon die out with them, though we know, alas. the effects will be ssunto the third and fourth generations" Respectful ly yours,
 THE WEST END WOMAN'S CHRIS
 THAN TEMPERANCE UNION.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Much Rain in MississipDi

Jackson. Miss, August 29.-(Speclal ] The month of August, 1914, will pass into history as the wettest experienced in sev- eral years. The rainfall to this date, or rather to last night, was 656. and since which time there has been another heavy rainfall, amounting to more than half an inch. so that the rainfall this August mas been more than seven inches this year, against 352 last year. There has been more or less rain nearly every day for two or three weeks, and the prospects are for still more. Farmers are begin- ming to complain about cotton bolls rot ting, squares dropping off and boil weev- ills getting in heavy licks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
CRIMINAL COURT TO
 OPEN SEPTEMBER

On Monday, September :, Judge W. E. Fort will open the criminal court for the September term and will organize the grand jury for the term. Owing to the fact that September is Labor Day, no docket has been set on that date, but on Tuesday morning following Judge Fort Will take up the non-eapta felony docket set Tor the day. On September II both di- visions of the court will be in session. with Judge s. E. Greene in the first di- vision and Judge Fort in the second. On September 21 the first capital docket oi the term will be taken up in the first division with Judge W. F.. Fort presid- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, August 29, c D. m. )
 There was rainfall over most of the Mississippi valley, Atlantic and gulf states during the last 24 hours Amounts were generally light. Nearly general cloudiness prevails east of the Rockies and south of the Missouri river, except in southern Texas. This points 10 a probable continuance of unsettled and showery weather ovei the middle and eastern gulf states Sunday. A general rain Is not prob- able in Alabama, but there will be ire quent showers.
 Temperatures are nearly normal over most of the cotton belt, and no spe- cially high readings were reported from any other part of the country. N material changes are expected within the next 36 hours.
 Summary of observations made ., Uni.ed States weather bureau stationi during the ?, houru ending at 9. m. 18th meridian time;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
|, 1,5OO,OOO FOREIGNERS OF
 WARRING NATIONS IN U. s. Most of Number Are Liable to Military Duty and Many Have Gone Forward to Join Armies-One tenth of United
 States Population Are Foreign Born

Washington. August 20.-Approxi- mntciy 1.5o0.00O unna.uraIixed male foreigners more than 2I yenrs old, na- tiscs Of warning European nations, nre i'm the United states. according to the latest census bureau reports.
 Most of those undoubtedly are liable to military duty and many have gone for ward to join the armies. Including wom- en and children. there were 9,965,ooo for eign born in the United States who came from nations at war. That is about one tenth of the entire population of the United States.
 The nations of the triple entente and Belgium could call on 792,06s of their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
WAGE WAR AGAINST
 TEXAS FEVER TICK
Eradication Campaign Will Be Begun in Several North
 Alabama Counties

Gadsden, August 29-(Special.)-A cam palgn for the eradication of the Texas fever tick will be waged in Etowah, Cherokee, DeKalb and Marshall counties under the supervision of Paul Vaughn of the United States department of agri- culture, who is making headquarters in Gadsden.
 Before adjourning yesterday, the Eto- wah Sunday School association decided to meet next year at Attalla.
 The Etowah County High school will open at Attalla next Tuesday.
 ( 90-gallon still was raided today five miles south of Attalla and 200 gallons of beer was destroyed. Those taking part in the raid were United States Deputy Mar shals Bass and Benefeld and Deputy Sherffs F'itz and Will Lister and Nix.
 A new farmers telephone line with six subscribers. extending five and half miles out the Kerner road, has just been completed, and connected with the At talla exchange.
 News of a cloudburst at Valley Head has reached here. The water is reported to have risen in a creek which flows through the town until several stores were flooded and about 10 feet of the Ala bama Great Southern tracks was washed away.
 There are now JOS customers supplied by the new water service at Alabama City and 64 additional connections will be made within short time. Col R. B. Kyle is connecting more than Go of his houses with the system
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

conntrymen in the United States for mil itary duty, while Germany and Austria Hungary could call 65o,9 These un- naturalized foreigners were divided: Great Britain and Ireland. 197.62s; Canada, i50,- 71S Russia and Finland. 4lS.4 42S; France, sso5. and Belgium s6s1. On the other side Germany had 127, ,10s and Austria Hungary 52s, S59
 In addition to these other European nations might call from the United States men who have not been naturaized here as follows
 Italy, d6S, 4i2; Switzerland. 10,33S; Nor way, S4.47S. Sweden. 520i1 Denmark. h. 107: Holland, il .706; Portugal, 1S 444 Rou- mania 12,569; Bulgaria. Scrvia and Mon- tenegro combined. 14,552; Turkey, 31,494, and Spain 9213,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

gramme, and he planned to remain in- doors tonight
 During his ride the President sped in the White House automobile to the club house at Hanover. N. H.. where he spent a half hour.
 Late today the President received word from Secretary Tumulty of the eonfrma- tion of former Attorney General Mickey holds as a member of the United States supreme court, and expressed pleasure to members of his party Answering a few letters furnished the only work of the day. s
 Miss Margaret Wilson took long auto mobile ride today. but other members of the party remained indoors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
LATEST STATEMENT .ON ARM CONDITIONS IS RATHER GLOOMY
Agricultural Bulletin Par ticularly Pessimistic Re garding Price of
 Cotton

Montgomery, August 29.-(Special) That the people of the south have hard times ahead of them as a result of the European war is he opinion of off eials of the state department of agri- culture and industries. The depart
 ment's latest statement on farm condi- tions in Alabama presents a gloomy outlook, particularly with reference to cotton, the price of which, the bulle- tin states, may descend to cents. The department states that little has occurred within the past week to af- feet the volume of the cotton crop, the
 outlook being good for fair yield of the staple. In the boil weevil sections,
 the second cotton crop will be almost completely destroyed as result of the
 weevil invasion, according to the de-
 partment's report.
 The prevalence of the European
 war and the consequent hard times that have resulted from this calamity impress upon us all the necessity of yesting the farm with an interest and
 importance never before given it., says the bulletin and follows that statement
 with the suggestion that the farmers of the state turn to the raising of vege- tables and garden truck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
BANKRUPTCY COURT

At the first meeting of creditors of the Peoples Drug store at Hilport, Lamar county, held yesterday before Judge E.. Il. Dryer, referee in bankruptcy, A. S. Cowan was elected trustee and will take charge of the concern at once
 The first meeting of creditors of B. F. Kelly, doing business as c. W. Staly Ss Co, North Birmingham was also held yesterday before Judge Dryer, and R. ii. ESSleston was elected trustee.
 Tomorrow Judge Dryer will receive sealed bids for the New Hotel Metropoi- tan company up to 10 o'clock a. m. The upset price for the property is s20,O and no bids will be considered unless accom- panied by a certified check of 5000. Judge W. F. McCrossn is trustee in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 29.-Forecas st for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair north, local thunder showers south portion Sunday; Monday probably fair.
 Tennessee: Fair Sunday warmer west portion; Monday fair
 Georgia: Local thunder showers Sun day; Monday generally fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Revenue Officers Destroy Still

Deputy United States Marshals w. B. Ford, R. A. Smith, H. M. Colbert and E. $. smith deputy internal revenue col- 1ector, returned yesterday from Madison county, where they raided and destroyed a large still located at Hazel Green. The operators of the still managed to eyade -ttle officers of the law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Refugees Arriye

Paris, August sd :i0 D. m.)-Many more French and Belgian refugees ar rived here today and immediately were forwarded to the central and southern departments of France. They Will be em- ployed there in factories or in harvest ing crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
PRESIDENT ENJOYS THOROUGH REST Long Auto Ride and Nap in
 Afternoon Completes Days Programme

Windsor, Vt, August 29.-President Will ride in the morning and a nap in the afternoon completed the days pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
Change In Our Millinery Department
TALK OF THE TOWN

You will want one at Soc Saturday
G. n Kenyon 4 90.
Max L. Powell OF Burlington was
among the business visitors in the city
yesterday.
Miss Marguerite Stoughton left last
night for New York to make few
weeks visit with relatives.
William Harlan, who has been pass
ing a few days in the city, returned to-
day to his home at Milford. Mass.
William McCafferty, who is employed
in the Drown pharmacy, went yesterday
to his home in Dorchester, Mass, for a
few days stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Angelo Lerocque, who
have been spending the past week with
their brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs,
Warren Lerocque, left this morning for
Champlain, n. X.
Marshall S. Rounds of Park street re-
turned to-day from Rutland, where he
has been attending the annual convention
of the Vermont Funeral Directors & En-
halmers' association. Mr.. Rounds was
elected vice president of the association.
Amerigo Rizzi, who has been passing
10 DAYS in Barre as a guest of his sister,
Mrs. a. Pedroni of Brook street, returned
this morning to his home in New York.
His sister, Miss Theresa Rizzi, who ae-
companed him to Barre, will remain in
town for more extended stay
Mr.. and Mrs Il. j, Dashner, who have
been passing 10 days with the formers
parents, MIR. ana Mrs. j. J. Dsshner of
Washington street, returned yesterday
to their home in Boston. They were
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
Dashner of jackson, Mich, who will re-
turn to their home around Sept |, after
making months visit with Mr.. Dash
ner's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Dash
ner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-28
Ladies' Tailored Suits

The early Suit business is now
starting in earnest. The cool nights
and mornings make us think of the
fall weather which is close upon us,
and those who need Fall Suit real
ize that the early selections are by
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Our Special S129S Suit, which
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In the better grade of Suits at
from $4,000 to S32,5O we have
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where there are only one or two of
a style or material and many of these
Suits we cannot duplicate, as the
cloths are all closed out.
If YOU want Suit for the season
Is a good time to make your selec-
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are the seasons best.