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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
HENDERSON POLLS . .B|G VOTE IN SOUTH
 ALABAMA COUNTIES
Counties Expected to Give Conner Big Maj0rities Are Failing--M0ntg0mery
 Three to One

Montgomery, May -(Special)-Charles Henderson carried Montgom county by approximately 1900 majority, according to early returns. Practically all of the county beats had been heard from by s clock tonight, and Henderson's major ity in 12 of the county precincts was nearly 209. In the city of Montgomery Henderson beat Conner by nearly 10 L.
 Henderson's majority in Montgomery county, according to early indications, may be more than 20oo. Partial returns from a number of eoun- ties in south Alabama indicate majorities for Henderson. Several of the counties conceded to Conner will probably go for Henderson.
 Incomplete returns from Lee county give Conner majority of 100, with all beats heard from except two or three small ones.
 Lowndes county will also give Conner a
 small majority. go being the estimate from late returns.
 The vote in Geneva county. conceded to
 Conner, will be exceedinly close, according
 to reports Returns from that county |
 majority of 50 or 60, though the final
 count may place the county in the Hen derson column.
 Returns from Greene county give lien derson a lead of about l5 votes. Nearly all the precincts in that county have been
 heard from except three or four, and it is reported that the final results will
 not be changed. The county will go for Henderson.
 Fayette county went for Conner by a small vote, according to impartial re- turns received here. Bullock county also went for Conner by about 45 votes. Henderson carried Covington, Pike, Crenshaw, Coffee and Escambia counties 6y large majorities, his vote in Pike county being considerably larger than in the first election.
 Tuscaloosa county Is reported to have gone for Henderson by 600 majority. Returns from Dale county said to be complete. give Henderson majority ot l51. Macon county went for Conner by 5S votes
 All beats in Chambers county gave Co., mer majority of 220 That county had been conceded to Conner by 800.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
HENRY SIEGEL
 LEAVES COUNTRY

New York, May u.-Before Henry Siegel, under indictment on charges grow ing out of his alleged mismanagement of his mercantile enterprises, sailed for Europe yesterday, he sent man to the public library tC inquire what countries there are with which the United States has no extradition treaties, according to statements made in the supreme court here today by Arthur Train, assistant to District Attorney Whitman.
 MT. Tarin V opposing Siegels efforts to obtain change Of venue at his com ing trial.
 John E Stanciifield, counsc. for Siegel. read to the court wireless message from SieEel, as follows: Return by next steamer if wanted. Inform w. of it." It was assumed that w. meant District Att torney Whitman.
 MT. Stanchfield also read letter written him by Siegel before the mer- chants departure which said Siegel had received cablegram from his daughter ir London, stating one of her children was very Ill and that Siegel was planning to visit London to see his gr2r4'dchild
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
Unknown Schooner Aground

Savannah. May 11.--An unidentified four masted schooner was reported aground tonight in Nassau sound. five miles from the mouth of St. Johns river Signals of distress were pick ed up by a Clyde liner The revenue cut ter Yamacraw left at midnight to go to the vessels aid and expects to reach the scene early tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
FOTJR KILLED IN
 BIG WINDSTORM

Chicago, May 11.-Four persons in south ern and central Wisconsin tonight were reported killed and property damages ex- ceeding $50O,0 as result of wind and rainstorm today. The dead:
 Mrs. L. Olson, Dane county; Harvey |. Jobloom, Stoughton: Layman Frederick son, Oregon, 4 years old; William Post, Westport
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
Oil Set Afire

Tulsa. Okla, May 1.-Two tanks, containing approximately 90.O00 bar rels, of oil, the property of the Pierce oil corporation, near Tulsa, were
 struck by lightning tonight and the oil
 set afire. Efforts to extinguish the fire have been abandoned. The loss is esti- mated at S50,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
Barr Is Released

Newark, May 11.-United States Judge Rellstab today released under suspended sentence Samuel F. Barr, indicted recent ly on charge of sending threatening letter to President Wilson. Barr in his communication was said to have ex- pressed his dsapproval of the Presidents Panama tolls policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
Progressiyes to Meet

Atlanta, May 11.-Members of the progressive party in Georgia will meet here tomorrow in state convention fo nominate candidates for the national House of Representatives and two can didates for the United States Senate. The advisability of nominating state ticket also will be considered party leaders said tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
TROY CANDIDATES FRIENDS CELEBRATE
 HIS NOMIN ALTON
tContinued from Page One,

>~~~~~~~~~~~>>S ~~>>S~>~->~>~~~~~-~~>~ 2279 Conner 131S The race for sheriff is very close, the returns from all but three precincts showing Waller in the sI by about 100 The final count will not change the result.
 Fuller is leading for the fourth mem Der of the house from Montgomery coun- ty, though his lead over Andrews is so close that he may nose out small ma ,cIity when the final returns are in. It Is believed that Fuller will be elected hy a small majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
Naval Collier Arrives

Norfolk, May 1.-The naval collier Orion. which arrived here last Friday from Vera Cruz, sailed today for that port with coal and supplies for Amer 1can warships now in Mexican waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
Big Fire in Elnrida

Ocala, Fla, May 11.-Fire tonight de stroyed the Ocala Iron Works here with an estimated loss of $6Oo00. The flames are believed to have originated from sparks from railroad engine. The plant will be rebuilt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
Dreadnaupht Sails

New York, May 1.-The dreadnaught wyoming sailed tonight for Vera Cruz by way Of Hampton Roads. She carried 1000 nghtlng men, one-half of whom are avail able for duty ashore if needed. She also took 60 bags of mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Sarah Patterson

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs Sarah Patterson, who died Sun day at the family residences 100 AL mond street. West End, were conduct ed yesterday afternoon from the res idence. lnterment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
FIVE WITNESSES ! TAKE THE STAND ! AGAINST BECKER
Prosecution of Former Po- lice Lieutenant Begins in Earnest-Newspaper
 Men Are Fined

New York. May 1.-The proseeu- sion of Charles Becker for the murder of Herman Rosenthal was begun in earnest today. when five witnesses were placed on the stand after Dis trict Attorney Whitman had told the jury what he expected to prove. The district attorney, in his preliminary address told how Rosenthal was killed, named the gunmen who did if and accused Becker of being the "brains" behind the murder conspiracy.
 The afternoon session opened with John J. Brady, q policeman, on the stand. He and the next witness were used to prove the crime. Brady de- scrihed how he had heard five shots and seen the body of Rosenthal lying on the sidewalk in front of the Ho- tel Metropole under the glare of the arc lights.
 Boarded Taxicab
 Police Lieutenant Edward B Frye said that after hearing the shots he ran into Forty third street. There he saw Patrolman William ]. File, now a ser seant standing on the running board of a taxicab with revolver in his hand. Frye also boarded the taxicab and ordered the chauffeur to speed after the car in which the assassins escaped. He failed to see the car turn Into Sixth avenue and for that reason the taxicab kept running as far as Madison avenue two blocks farther on. In that way, he and File missed cap- turing the murderers.
 File, on the stand, said he was in plain clothes in the hotel dining room when he saw "Brdgie' Webber come sin and go to Rosenthals table. The latter went out. Then File heard shots and dashed out.
 krause Last Witness
 Louis krause. formerly Coney Island waiter. the last witness of the day. He told of being stopped at the corner of Forty-third street and Broadway by man who told him if he wished to keep out of trouble he would move on. Krause then saw four men lire. He saw Rosenthal fall and watched the assassins climb into an automobile and be whirled away. He ga " Jack Sullivan lift RosenthaTs head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
Veteran M. !. Brown

Mountain Creek, May 1.-yeteran w. J. Brown. Company A. Thirty-ninth regi- mentf Alabama infantry. died in the Alabama Soldiers Home hospital and was buried in the Home cemetery at 4:30 this afternoon. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. k. H Long and was attended by a large number of old veterans of the home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
Daisy May Leonard

Miss Daisy May Leonard, aged . 14 years died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 19 Depot street, Boyles. Funeral services will be con ducted this afternoon at 2:30 o'cloc k from the residence. Interment will fol- low in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by her parents and one brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
William A. Major

Funeral services over the remains of William A. Major, one of the pioneers Of Birmingham who died at the fam fly residence in Roebuck Springs early sunday morning, were conducted from the First Methodist church at s:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. The pailbearers were: w. L. Sims, L. A. Butterfield. Fred Chew. F. w. Dixon " H. Nevins, w. H. Manly, Eugene t1es, George w Porter and c. Y. Perry
 The deceased is survived by his widow and six children: Earle. Arthur, Lamont, Robert and William and Miss Annie Major. His mother, Mrs. M. D. Major, of College Park. Md, also sur wives, as we'll as two brothers and a sister of the same place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-12
!. !. Johnston

J. J. Johnston. aged Ss years. died yesterday afternoon at his late resi- dence in Irondale. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25
NO. ct
Merritt-L Lawson

Married, at the home of the
bride Thursday afternoon, the
Oath inst. in this city, Miss Min
ME Lawson to Howard Merritt.
The ceremony was said by
Rev. T j. Barksdale, of the
Baptist church, and was wit
messed by the families and few
friends of the contracting par
ties.
The bride is the pretty and at
tractive daughter of Mrs. j. M.
Lawson, while the groom is one
of Tupelo's most esteemed young
men. Mr.. Merritt is one of the
pitchers for the Memphis 'Tur-
ties of Memphis, where heis also
we'll known and popular. Mr..
and Mrs. Merritt leftimmediate-
ly after the ceremony for Mem
ph.s, where they will spend the
winter. 4
The best ;wishes of many
friends follow them.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25
Franks-Gordon

At the Methodist church on
the 10Th inst, at Verona, Miss
Quanah Gordon was married to
R. F...Franks.
The ceremony was said by Rev.
A. w. Langley before a large
assemblage of the friends of the
contracting parties, The church
was decorated in keeping with
the autumn season. : q
The bride is the popular and
attractive daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Gordon, while the
groom is a successful and popu-
lar young business man of
Wheeler.
Following the ceremony, Mr..
and Mrs. Franks left for their
future nome at Wheeler, carry
ing with them the best wishes Of
all for a long and happy life.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25

Such is the inscription placed
upon handsome granite boulder
that will be presented to the peo-
pie of Lee county and the city of
Tupelo by the Daughters of the
American Revolution in Missis-
asippi and will be unveiled with
ceremonies some time
, in November of this year.
i When considering the claims
of several historic spots to be
marked on the "Old Trace" the
Estate Chairman of Natchez Trace
Committee, Mrs. E. F. Noel, the
State Regent of the d. A. R. in
Mississippi, Mrs. A. F. Fox, very
graciousIy granted the request of
Mrs. John>Rawls Jones, Regent
of Mary Stuart Chapter, to place
| the 1914 marker near Tupelo.
We are indebted to W. V. Mitts,
who has so kindly given the plot
| of ground, on the Belden road,
on which the marker will stand.
The placing of these boulders
each year. marking this now al
most forgotten trace, that was
FUSED by our forefathers. whose
lindomitable courage led them on
through trackless forests, fight
fing and trading with Indians
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25
For Miss Gentry

Miss Jefie Belle Kitchener
proved a most charming hostess
Saturday morning, Sept. 10, when
she entertained with a Hosiery
Shower in honor of Miss Sadie
Gentry, bride-elect.
The hostess was assisted in re-
cefving by her mother, Mrs.
Kitchener, and sister, Mrs. Arm
strong.
The approach of, autumn was
suggested in the porch decora-
tions-da;sies, golden glow and
ferns being arranged with ar
tistic effect.
Miss Lucille Francis presided
over the Menu Book, which was
presented to the honoree with a
fitting quotation from Owen Mer
edith.
Hand-painted cards in the form
of hosiery, on the back of which
was an appropriate contest, were
distributed among the guests.
To the strains of Lohengrin's S
Bridal Chorus the guests entered
the room in pairs, where Miss
Grentry, gowned in white crepe
de chine with handsome lace
trimmings, and her sister, Miss
Louise Gentry, in green crepe de
chine with lace garniture. await
ed them.
The bride.to-be was seated un-
der a veritable bower, from the
center of which large Kewpie
was suspended. These symbols
of happiness were used in various
places throughout the decora-
tions.
The table was a miniature
pond, the banks being covered
with pond lilies and moss. Sus-
pended across the pond was a
line of tiny silk hosiery filled
with rice and wedding symbols,
and used as favors.
Mrs. Frank Laney, one of the
seasons brides, gave a beautiful
reading, followed by several mu-
sical numbers.
Mrs. Kate Armstrong, in a
charming manner, presented a
Kewpie. attractiyely dressed in
pink satin, to the honoree.
Master Gabrielle Milan, repre-
senting a messenger boy, deliv-
cred the small suit case contain
ing the gifts. to the guest OF
honor,
The color note of green and
god was beautifully carried out
| in the delicious salad and ice
course.
The guest list was confined TO
Miss Gentry's girl friends. ***
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25
Raymond C. Cherry

The accidental killing Of Ray
mond G. Cherry by being run
over BY a switch engine at Mem
phis on the 10th inst. was. a great
shock TO his family and friends.
Immediately after the accident
he was taken to st. Joseph's hos
pital, where he died the follow
ing morning, aged % years.
Raymond C. Cherry was the
son of Bourland C. and Jennie
L. Cherry. He was born in Lee
county and for a number of years
with his parents resided in Tu-
pelo. As a boy he held the con-
fidence and esteem of his youth
full associates and also was ad-
mired by all for his manly upright
character.
Several years ago the family
moved to Memphis, where he
obtained a position as fireman on
the Frisco road. His aptness in
mastering the duties of the re-
sponsible position soon advanced
him to the position of engineer,
which he obtained by the time of
his majority. In this responsible
position he held the confidence of
his superior officers and among
the members of the locomotive
brotherhood he was recognized
as one of the best engineers on
the road.
In the family circle he was de-
votedly attached to his parents
and brother and sisters and they
were constant recipients of every
mark of affection and devotion.
In his death the family nave
sustained a great sorrow and the
road has lost one of its most
trusted and popular engineers.
The family have the sympathy
of many friends IN their bereave-
ment.
Tic emains were taken to Sal
tillo and laid to rest in the family
burial ground. The remains were
accompanied by members of the
family and engineers of the road
who were friends of deceased.
Funeral services were conducted
by Rev Geo. P. Scott, of the
Presbyterian church, who paid a
deserved tribute to the life and
character of the young man.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25
GIFT TO LEE COUNTY
| AND CITY OF TUPELO
Sandstone Granite Boulder, Mark
: ing Natchez Trace, to be
Unveiled Some Time IN
November

This monument marks a stage IN
the course of the Natchez Trace
through Mississippi. Over this first
high-road came a tide of the best
population of the older southern
states seeking homes IN the south
west.
After the treaty of Pontotoc, Oct.
10th, 1882, between the American
Government and the Chickasaw In
dians, came the settlers of the fair
Chickasaw lands.
Bienville fought the battle of
Ackia with the Chickasaw Indians
near this spot May 26th- 1916. OF
the race that repulsed him let it be
recorded here: They die we'll who
die for faith and home and native
land
Presented to the City of Tupelo
and the County of Lee by the Mis-
sissippi Society, Daughters of the
American Revolution, Nov. - 1914
Here, tcheye the untauSht saU-
/. ages hope, but dinaly lit tie
paths lie tr0d,
DiUiRer lore and hOIier faith,
discern the rery God.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25
Verona High School Opening

On Monday morning. at $50
O'Clock, the Verona High School
opened in the auditorium in the
presence of a large assembly of
the patf ons and friends of the
school. "A full faculty present,
Prof. A. L. Burdine; principal;
Miss Kate McKinnop. first assist
ant; Miss Winnie Wharton, sec
ond assistant Miss Sallie Kilpat-
rick, primary department; Miss
Gertrude Eckford, hall teacher;
Miss Ethel HanseIl, music and
voice teacher.
After opening song America.
followed by Scripture reading
and prayer by Rev. A. w. I.ang-
ley, County Superintendent Mi
lam then gave us a very strong
and practical talk along educa-
tional lines. He is at home in
Verona, having taught several
years in our school.
Prof. Burdine then called on
Sam Burt, who gave us a splen-
did address, with much sound
and sensible acvice to the pupils,
especially the girls,
Prof. Burdine next called on
members of the board of trustees
present. Messrs. VIM. Lawhon,
H. w. Gotcher and Luther Sper-
Ger, who made short and inter-
esting talks.
Richard Wharton, of the board
of aldermen, made a few remarks
on the change to full free term.
Rev. Langley and Prof. Bur-
dine wound up the exercises with
interesting and instructive ad
dresses.
The enrolment was fine for
opening day. many boarding pu-
pills from other sections being
enrolled. With a strong faculty
of experienced teachers, headed
by Prof. Burdine, who has no
superior as an educator in Mis-.
sissippi, the outlook is encourag-
ing for one of the most successful
sessions in the history OF the
school.
We have an 8a months free
term, the change having just
now been made effective.
! All interests connected with
the school are in perfect accord
and a degree of enthusiasm never
witnessed before seems to per-
wade the entire community.
OBSERVER.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25

along the route, and over roa>1
of a thousand difficulties blazing
the way for a new civilization, is
only part of the splendid work
done by this patriotic organiza-
ton. The following much de-
served tribute to Mrs. Dunbar
Rowland has recently been pub
lished in several papers.
Not content with sending out
one Of the best historical year
books that will be presented to
the national society, Daughters
of the American Revolution, for
1914-1915, the Mississippi society
proposes to make the unveiling
of the boulder on the Natchez
Trace, near Tupelo, in November,
an occasion of great interest, and
the inscription prepared by Mrs.
Dunbar Rowland for the monu-
ment is said to be as beautiful as
that prepared on the Fort Gibson
boulder, which was so much ad-
mired by a number of able his
torians. The members of the
committee, having the work in
charge, are very proud of the
work done for them by Mrs.
Rowland along historical lines,
and especially do they appreciate
the noble manner in which she
has responded at time when so
many would have been too selfish
to labor for the public good. Mrs.
Rowland has accomplished a
great deal for local history
through the patriotic societies,
and for that reason has been ap-
pointed to represent and make a
report on the local work of pa
triotic societies to the American
Historical Association.
1T was very gratifying to
Mississippi women to learn that
her research work, in preparing
a booklet of the colonial inhab-
itants of the territory, which in
cludes Mississippi, outranked any
presen. ed to tie national society,
with the exception of Maryland S,
which was classed with it.
THE many prominent and de-
voted friends of this noble un-
selfish woman trust that her
health will always be such that
she may continue to assist the
women of Mississippi in their
historical undertakings"
The unveiling ceremonies will
! be under the auspices of the local
Chapter D. A. R. Prominent
speakers throughout the state
will be present and we ask the
interest and cooperation Of all
the people in the county and the
city to help make Nate lez Trace
Day" in Tupelo memorable one.
MRS. JOHN RAWLS JONES,
Regent, Mary Stuart Chapter
Daughters of the American
Revolution.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25
Services at Episcopal Church

Services at the Episcopal
church Sunday morning at IL
O'Clock, conducted by Mr.'B. f.
Hoke. The public cordially in
vited.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25

This is to certify that the PEOPLES Bank q
Trust Co.. Tupeo, Miss, upon rigid examination
by the State Bank Examiner OF the State of Mis-
sssppi, whose signature is attached to this certi-
ficate, has been found eligible to come under the
Guaranty law of the State of Mississippi with ref
erence to it's deposits; that it has complied with
the law in regard to the payment of its assess
nent to the Depositors' Guaranty Fund and the
Guaranty Fund with the State Treasurer; and that
the depositors of the said Peoples Bank Trust
Co. are guaranteed by the Bank Deposltors Guar
anty Fund of the State of Mississippi.
Given under my hand and seal this Sept. ID, 1914
(oigned) j. S. LOVE
State Bank Examiner of the State of Mississippi.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25
Seymour-Shackleford

Married, at the home of En-
NETT Finney, two miles east of
Shannon, Riley Seymour and Miss
Jessie Shackleford.
The bride is the attractive
daughter of VIII Shackleford,
while the groom is one of the
county's successful and popular
young farmers.
The ceremony was performed
by Esq. Keith Barnett.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25
OFFICERS

J. j. ROGERS. President
JOHN M ALLEN, Vice Pres
M. E. LEAKE, ,Vice-Pres
S. j. HIGH. Cashier
C. H. DABBS, Asst. Cashier.
v. S. WHITESIDES,
Asst. Cashier
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25
TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS

Itnwihp tha
have
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STRONG
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wei
fyunderu n
We ourcon b
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The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25
Gle aniineSS.

Cleanliness may be defined to be
the emblem of purity of mind.-Ad.
olson.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1914-09-25
Casey House

Corner Broadway end Franklin SITS.
Prepared to take transient and regular
hoarders 26-2t