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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
NEXT POPE WILL
 BE AN ITALIAN,
 SAYS GIBBONS
Cardinal Sails to Participate In Conclave Which Will Name Pope Plus
 Successor

Washington, August 21.-The next Pope will be an Italian, in the opinion of Car dinal Gibbons of Baltimore, who sailed tonight on the White Star liner Canopo with Cardinal OConneI of Boston to par ticipate in the conclave at Rome which will name the successor to Pope Plus X.
 Cardinal Gibbons said he based his opin- ion on the fact that there was a pre- dominance of Italian representation in the sacred college He thought the time had not yet arrived for the election to the papacy of cardinal of any other na- tionality Sometime in the future how ever, he thought cardinal of American birth might be elevated to the Vatican.
 Dispatches from Switzerland today an nounced that the third American cardinal, John Farley, of this city, expected to leave soon for Rome. He has been abroad sometime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Magical Effect of
 New Face Peeler

To maintain clear. white, youthful cemplexion. there's nothing so simple to mercolized wax, which you can get at any drug store, Just apply the wax at night as you would cold cream. In the morning wash it off with warm water If you've never tried it you can't imagine the magical effect of this harmless home treatment It causes the old worn out scarf skin to come off in minute particles, little at a time. and soon you have entirely shed the offensive cuticle The fresh young uh- derskin now in. evidence is so healthy and girlish looking. so free from any appearance of artificiality you wonder why you had not heard of this marvel ous complexion renewing secret long ago.
 Equally magical in its action is a simple wrinkle removing lotion made by dissolvings an ounce of powdered saxolite in half pint of witch hazel. Bathing the lace in this for two or three minutes Immediately affects ev- cry line and furrow and improves facial contour wonderfully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
HEAD OF FARMERS UNION
 INTERESTING CHARACTER

tions lined up on opposite. sides of the hall in which the meeting was being held, ready to fight at the drop of a hat And this was a real fight, in which brawn figured more largely than brains-a rough and tumble mix up.
 The leaders of the factions hurled epithets across the room at each other and just as the divided convention was about to begin a battle royal, a high pitched voice rang out over the hall, causing all present to look toward the stage in wonderment
 Mir. Barrett was seen, standing in the middle of the stage When he say that he had the attention of the convention he proceeded to give everyone present a dressing down" such as never before had been heard. He berated the leaders, the two men responsible for the dis ruption, and then turned to the rank and file of the convention -hurling choice epithets with abandon, threat ening physical violence upon the man that laid his hand upon his neighbor
 After about 10 minutes talk he com- manded them to be seated. He then de- livered fatherly lecture to the con- vention stressing the importance of the work they were doing and showing them that nothing good could be ac- complshe6 by house divided against itself. He pointed out that harm would result to the farmers all over the coun- try unless the convention righted it. self.
 The convention obeyed orders. and when it recessed for noon lurth, the two men who had Caused all tie trou ble set a good example for their fol- lowers by vblking arm -in-arm to the Exchange hotel, where they lunched to- getherc
 At the convention just closed "Char- Tf-gf ,1-.& in attendance. After adjournment yes- terday he held an impromptu recep- tion, shaking hands with practically everyone who attended the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
PYTH|ANS DISCUSS FOUNDING WIDOWS AND ORPHANS HOME
Question Given Serious Con- sideration At the District Convention In Cullman.
 Ensley In 1915

Cullman. August 21.-(speeial)- hundred delegates, the largest attendance in the history of the Third district of Alabama, Knights of Pythias. eompris- ing the counties of Jefferson, cihman, Shelbys Walker. Lamar and Bibb, held their nineteenth convention in this city today.
 The convention was called to order and the address of welcome was given by the retiring president, ". E. James, of Gull man, at 10 o'clock in the fraternal hail. This was followed by the address of the grand chancellor. l.. G. Waldrop, and the following committee on credentials made its report: Frank Arrioo and W. T. Par ker of Birmingham and John F. Algood of Cullman.
 The executive session in the afternoon received reports of officers and exenplih- cation of the secret work The following committee was appointed on resolutions Graham Perdue, William kellum and b. V Smith. The next convention will be held at Ensley in February, with the Steel City lodge, No. l9o
 The local committee on programme and entertainment was D. V. Smith. John AL good, W. E. James, o. w. Hill W.'L. Hicks, George Stiefelmeyer, w. P. Sells and W. o. Martin. The principal feature of the executive session was the confer ring of the rank of page and esquire and knight upon seven candidates from vari- ous lodges by a select team.
 The leading question under discussion at the convention was the establishment of a home for the widows and orphans of the knights similar to the odd Fellows home. A delegation was instructed to bring this matter before the next grand forge and to begin an active movement.
 The wives of the members in Cullman served a delightful banquet which was held on the city platform known as the old strawberry platform and the Fourth regiment band furnished the music The delegation was escorted to the train, which left Culman at S:10 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

c. s. Barrett. national president of the farmers union. was probably one Iof the most interesting characters in attendance at the Just closed conven- ton of the. state farmers MT. Barrett is one man in the United States who has seen America first".he admits it. He is continually on the road from the middle of May to the latter part of October, attending conventions of state organizations all over the country His home Is in Union City, Ga, but it is rare that he sees 1t in the summer time
 MT. Barrett left last night for At lanta' and hopes to make flying visit to his home before going 10 another state convention. He has attended three conventions this week. the first two being in Indiana, and Illinois.
 The national president of the farmers union stated yesterday that the con- Vention of the Alabama organization this year was the most harmonious he had seen in many years. Everyone seemed willing to concede point in the interest of harmony he said and a spirit of cooperation was never more manifest
 Although Mir. Barrett himself had nothing to say about 1t. several dele-s gates reminiscently recalled q eenven- ton of the state organization held at Montgomery some years ago when har- mony was at a premium. Mr. Barrett was present at that meeting, and the delegates declared that his presence was all that prevented the disruption of the Alabama organization.
 1t seems that no one could recall just what caused a break in the ranks, but it was thought a point of legislation was the reason. At any rate, two fac
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
FIRST BALE OF COTTON TAKEN TO UNIONTOWN
MT. Wolf Safe in Mannheim, Germany. Scouting Party Arrives-Queer
 Fruit Crown

Uniontown. August 21-(Special.) )--The first bale of cotton received in Uniontown this year was brought in by Bass Smart, a negro, living near town. It was re- ceived on the 18th and was ginned by the Farmers Cotton Oil and Trading com pany. It was not sold on account of the low ebb in the market. Since then several more bales have been brought in.
 A. Wolf has just received cablegram from his father in Germany, and he state that he and his party are safe in Man helm. Mannheim is only 40 miles from the border line of Alsace and Lorraine. and 80 miles from Strasburg.
 Wednesday Uniontown was visited by a scouting party of five automobiles, sent out by the chamber of commerce of La Fayette to go in the boil weevil districts and make investigations of the yeevil sit uation. They visited Faunsdale. De- mopolis and other points. While here they were shown some Durango long sta- pie cotton fields that opened their eyes to cotton of quality There were 14 mem bers of the party. including Professor Hinds and the state farm demonstration agent.
 This week MT. Burford brought to the Herald office a specimen of new fruit that he raised in his garden in yUnion- town. He calls it Casiba fruit, and states that it Is a cross between a cantaloupe and grape fruit. In appearance it re- sembles both. but it is larger and grows on a vine. The meat is very white and tender. The cavity that contains the seed Is very small thus making the meat more abundant than the cantalpupe The flavor is delicious Mir. Burford intends to raise quantity of them next year and place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
CROP OUTLOOK GOOD,
 DESPITE THE WEEV|L
eney Reports Extreme Qualification On Part
 of Farmers

ontgomery, August 21.-( Special. ] Following a visit to the boil weevil
 pn of the state, Capt John C. Che
 If the state department of agricul-
 and industries reports extreme
 fcation on the part of the farm
 over the condition of the cotton
 Captain Cheney declares that did crops have been made despite
 lreaded rayages of the boil weevil.
 visited the boil weevil section in
 and found the wintering weeyils numerous, and the prospects at
 time seemed very gloomy" said kain Cheney. We insisted, how svef. that the farmers pick off and de- stroy them, which work they entered into with enthusiasm. l again visited the same territory this week and was very much gratihed 10 find really splendid crops of cotton and failed to see a single boil weevil. Of course, the weatheer this summer has not been favorable to the propagation of the weevil since it has been very dry and hot. both of which are very destructive to the pests.
 Cotton can be produced under boil weevil conditions with a small excess of costs. The war in Europe may pen alize our cotton, but We can take ad- vantage of the situation and grow grain and other valuable farm prod ucts."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
BIG SCHOOL RALLY
 HELD AT ALLIANCE
Over 800 People Attend Basket Dinner-Many
 Go From Birmingham

Having for its purpose the erection of
 new schoolhouse at Alliance near Short Creek. in the western part of the county, point, which was attended by prominent citizens and educators of Birmingham The band of the Alabama Boys Indus- trial school was present and added much to the pleasure of the occasion by a
 number of well played selections. The programme consisted of speaking, music. games, baseball and other amusement and included big basket dinner which was served at noon. There were at least 500 persons in attendance.
 Prof C. R. Webb, who is conducting a summer school at Alliance, was master of ceremonies and introduced the speakers. George Huddleston. nominee for Congress from the Ninth district, was the first speaker and made general talk along educational lines Dr. E. P. Hogan spoke on Local Taxation Isadore Shapiro on Educational Needs of the State" Other speakers were W. S Welsh of Bessemer. Prof. C. B. Glenn. Joel DuBose, Hugh McGeever and many others Capt. Jasper Vines made the hit of. the occasion when he donated 10 acres ef land as a site for the proposed new school.
 | Those attending from Birmingham left
 the courthouse yesterday morning and in cluded the following:
 Prof. P M. McNeil, county superintend- ent of education; Prof. R. G Hewitt. as- sistant county superintendent Prof C. B. Glenn. assistant superintendent of the Bir-
 mingham public schools; J w Minor, C. R. West. T. s. Rogers and l. W. Me-
 Adory of the Jefferson county board of education pr. Loveady, Hugh McGeever,
 Lawrence Pennington and Rufus Bivens of county u reasurer; Prof. E. B. Erwin, Dr. F. l. Tarrant. Isadore Shapiro, ". K Terry, Ben F. Smith. George Huddles- ton Dr. J. B. Vines. Jerre c. Gwin, Miss
 Jennie May Rosser, Miss Perna Robinson,
 and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
DISTRICT MASONS
 MEET IN EUFAULA A Feature of Session Grand Master Miller's Address.
 J. L. Mainor, w. M.

Eufaula. August 21.-(Special) 1.-The an nual conference of the Fourteenth Ma sonic district of Alabama has elected the following officers at it's session here Worshipful master, J. T. Mainor, Eu. faula; senior warden, w. T. Few, Troy junior warden, J. R. Anderson. Blue Springs; secretary treasurer, J. P. Hill Eufaula; senior deacon w. A. Ardnold Clio; junior deacon, c. H. Jones. Clio junior steward, J. E. Searcy, Abbeville chaplain, the Rev H. c. Threadgill, Eu- faula; tyler, D. H. Riley, Eufaula. The attendance is the largest in the history o1 the conference, several hundred visitors and delegates being entertained by Har- mony lodge of this city.
 Sessions are being held morning, after noon and night. and include the exempli- fication of the blue lodge degrees lectures by Grand Lecturer Angus M Scott of Headland, and addresses by grand lodge officers, who include Grand Master Henry c. Miller of Birmingham. and Grand Secretary George A. Beauchamp of Mont. gomery. The conference was welcomed to Eufaula on behalf of the lodge by Wcrshipful Master J. T. Mainor, on be- half of the city by Mayor c. G. Mercer and the response was made by s. A. Pow 9l of Hurtsboro.
 After one of the warmest political fights in the history of Quitman county, T. w. Oliver of Georgetown was reelected tC the state legislature over the opposition of w. A. Hill and B. F. Jackson. He had a majority of 12 votes over Hill, the sec. ond candidate in the race. The ticket ir the county was led by Rainey, candidate for prison commissioner
 J. J. Speight, candidate for Congress man H. D. Clayton's unexpired term ir the House, who was defeated in the cleo tion of June %. will probably lecate at Ozark in Dale county and open a law office there, according to his father, J. w Speight, of this city. MT. Speight is now in Washington. disposing of a num- Der of business matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 21.-Forecast foi Alabama: Generally fair Saturday; Sun day local thundershowers.
 Tennessee: Generally fair Saturday and Sunday.
 Georgia: Local thundershowrs Satur- day and probably Sunday.
 Mississippi Local thundershowers Saturday and Sunday. except fair Satur- day north portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

| '-1--" 1 the following circular to the priests of | the diocese:
 Cathedral, Mobile, Ala, August 20 1914. Dear Rev Father: You will please have the faithful entrusted to your care join with you in solemn prayer and sac rifice for the repose of the soul of the late Sovereign Pontiff Plus X of holy memory
 Tn conformity with the Liturgy and Rubrics. you will celebrate a mass of re- quiem on the third, seventh and thirtieth day after his death, viz: August 22, 27, September 19
 Until the day of the funeral you will say in the mass, the collect for the dead pontiff, which is the first in the list of prayers for the dead deus, qui inter collect taken from missa pro eligendo summo pontifice, until the election of the new pope is officially announced.
 With profound grief for the loss which we all suffer in the death of our holy and venerable pontiff, I am faith fully yours in Christ,
 "EDWARD P ALLEN,
 Bishop of Mobile.' In accordance with this circular the Catholics of the various parishes are in- vited to assist at the masses offered on parish churches.
 The Rev. Father Coyle announces that the masses at St. Paul's will be held at o'clock and will be solemn high masses of requiem. The first day of these will be today, the next will be on Thursday. August 27, and the last on Saturday, September 19.
 St. Paurs church is being draped in mourning by the Holy Name society. The prayers to be said for the pope in all the masses are as follows:
 o God, who in thine unspeakable providence, vast pleased to number among the supreme pontiffs, Plus, thy servant; grant we beseech thee, that he who on earth was vicar of thine only begotten son, may forever more have place among the holy bishops who in heaven reign with thee.
 Receive, we beseech thee, O Lord, for the soul of thy servant, Plus, sometime supreme pontiff, the sacri- flee we offer up. In the world thou ddst raise him to Episcopal rank; bid him to enter into the company of the D saints.
 May, Lord, the abundance of thy mercies to which we have made ap- peal, avail Plus thy servant departed, sometime supreme pontiff In thee he believed, in thee he hoped. May he. in thy mercy. be united to thee forever more Amen.
 At present all over the world in ac- cordance with the late holy fathers de- cree. the following prayers for peace are being said in all masses:
 o God, from whom come all holy desires. all right resolves and all good deeds do thou bestow upon thy serv- ants that peace which the world can not give; make us our fear of enemies and grant that protected by thee, our time may be a time of quiet.
 o God, who suffered not the na- tions believing in Thee to be shaken by any fear: vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, to accept the prayers and offer ings of a people that is Thine own; and may the peace Thy loving kind ness will surely grant us, insure the safety of Christian country from every assault of the enemies
 O God, Sthe author and lover of peace, to know whom is to live, to serve whom is to rule defend thy supplants from all attacks and may We who put our trust in Thy succor, fear not the power of any earthly enemy. Amen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
For a big, refreshing, joyous, eco-
 nomical outing Go TOColOradO

Two weeks in Colorado will cost you no more than the old customary vaca- ttion at nearby resorts. Good room and board can be secured for $7-00 per week and up. Get away from the noise and dirt and bustle--away from the worries of old, familiar sights-go to wonderful ~olorado--the land of sunshine and cool bracing air. a mile above the sea-the land of wonders
 1t will do you world of good and you can go on the Rocky Mountain every comfort and convenience.
 This 10 only one. however-there are other handsome trains daily. from Chi-I cago, St.. Louis and Memphis. with sleepers and free reclining chair cars., Modern. all steel equipment The road of Interesting sights direct to Denver or Colorado Springs and Pueblo Through sleepers daily from Birming-' ham via Memphis and Kansas City.
 We maintain 8 Travel Bureau at Is N. Pryor St., Atlanta. Ga. Our represent- etives are travel experts. who will hell you plan a wonderful and economiof,4 vacation, give you full informatfd4 about hotels, camps. boarding placeN and look after every detail Qf your trip
 Write, phone or drop in for our fascin- attng picture books of wonderful Col- orado. H. H. Hunt. D. r. A.. Rock Is- land Lines. Phone Main 661.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
TWO KILLED AND
 TWO HURT IN STORM

New Haven Conn, August 1.-Two per sons were killed, two perhaps fatally in jured. and much property damage was done by storm that swept over the greater part of Connecticut late today.
 In Stamford, Josephine Wujick, '. and her sister Stella, 4 were struck by light ming The elder girl was killed and the other. may die.
 Daniel Chase 70 was killed by lightning at his home in New Fairfield. In Bristol, Frank Arlino was struck and probably will die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
VILLA STOPS
 WARLIKE ACTION

Nogales, Sonora, Mex, August 21.-An order from General Villa halting further warlike action by Governor Maytorena brought hope today of peace in Sonora Villas order to Maytorena was the result of a declaration by Colonel Pelias Gales that he was willing to iemain quiet if Maytorena would. Gales troops are en- camped 15 miles east of Nogales. May. torena's are 30 miles south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
ELECTRIC STORM
 IN NEW YORK

New York, August 21--For nearly half An hour late today New York was as dark as at night while it was visited by one of the most severe electrical storms in its history. One death. a panic among 20o0 bathers in a pavilion struck by light ming and injury to seven persons caught in the path of d Broadway runaway sum; up the known casualties Louis Sen, a Chinese, was killed by balt While work ing in a field at Astoria, Long Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22

| to general rain area over the north At lantic states and to scattering showers over many sections in the central interior. Heavy rains occurred at Boston and New York. and 4S miles of wind from tne northwest was reported at the latter place.
 Temperatures were quite moderate over the country in general. Dodge City and Oklahoma City being the only stations re- porting readings of 90 degrees at p. m. Temperatures at that hour ranged from IS to S6 degrees over the cotton belt. Unl.ed States weather bureau stations during tho 2i hours ending at D. m, 10th meridian time:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Fowlkes Going to Gadsden

Secretary Sam Fowlkes of the Busi- ness Mems league will go over to Gads- den today to attend meeting of farm CTS, which will be held there today. He goes for the purpose of securing an exhibit from Blount and Etowah coun- ties for the state fair, which is to be held the latter part of September. MT. Fowlkes secures each year an exhibit of swine from these two counties and hopes to have success again this year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, August 2l.-G D. m.)-The low pressure area that was over the lake region on ThursdaN nights map has moved to the New England sections. and an area of high barometer now occupies the northern interior This has resulted in a general change from southerly to northerly or westerly winds in the middle and eastern cotton states, with a conse- auent decrease in the rainfall area. The rainfall on the map tonight is confined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
Marion Commissioner Named

Montgomery, August I.-tSpecia1)-The governor has appointed B. M. Howell of Hamilton tax commissioner of Marion county. H. F. Till of Fostonia has been appointed member of the board of reve- nue of Lowndes county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-22
WOULD TAKE STEPS
 TO PROTECT THE FUR
 BEARING ANIMALS
Wallace WiK Urge Legislature Enact Amendment to the Game and
 Fish Laws

Montgomery, August 21.-tSpecial )-Pro- tection of fur-bearing animals at certain seasons of the year will be attempted in an amendment to the game and fish laws of the state at the next meeting of the legislature. The proposed amend ment will be asked by John II. Wallace, Jr, commissioner of the game and fish department and will be supported. it is ,understood, by large number of mem bers.
 MT. Wallace believes that open seasons for fur bearing animals should be pre- |scribed that adequate punishment should be provided for those who disregard the and that trappers should be required nominal license, probably sl a
 
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