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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
HOKE SMITH EASILY DEFEATS JOE BROWN ! Harris Is Nominated as Georgia G0vern0r-Other
 Races Are Close

Atlanta, August 2O-Complete re- turns tonight from 146 out of 14S counties in Georgia show that United States Senator Hoke Smith was renom-
 mated in the state wide democ ratio pri- mary yesterday by a convention vote of 34O against 2S over former Gov. Jo- seph NJ. Brown. Judge Nat E. Harris was nominated for governor by a large majority over L. G. Hardman and t,. Randolph Anderson slf
 None of the candidates for the unex-t rired term of the late Senator A. O.. Bacon received a majority vote in the. primary and the contest will be decided by the state con- vention Late returns indicate that Governor John NJ. Slaton carried 52' counties with 1S7 convention votes | Congressman Thomas w. Hardwick 4s, counties and 126 votes, and Thomas, Fielder 36 counties with S5 votes. The candidates receiving the nomination. must secure 1S7 votes in the conven-, tion. G. R. Hutchens. who carried nine counties with 20 votes and J. k. Coop CT, who carried none, appear 10 have been eliminated.
 Tn the congressional contest returns indicate the renomiuation of 10 of thel ? representatives. C.. IA Bartlett. who did not seek renomina ton in the Sixth, Wise. who was unopposed. Carl yinseR lis leading field of four in the Tenty districf 10 succeed Hardwicl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
ACTION IS CERTAIN AT AN EARLY DATE
 DECLARES HEFL|N
Alabama Congressman Tele- graphs Members of the Farmers Union to Keep
 Level Head

Washington, August 20.-(Special. ) Congressman l, Thomas Heflin today sent the following telegram to Presi dent Ford of the Farmers union now assembled at Birmine eham.
 Many plans have been suggested looking to government aid for the cot ton farmer. I am certain that some thing will De done at an early date Advices have been received here that 3,000,000 bales of this crop. There is no reason why this crop should sell be- low 12h cents per pound. I expect tc see some of it sell for 15 cents before this time next year. The war will give to American cotton mills new markets and greatly increase their business abroad and thus enabl them to pay d better price for cotton than they have paid for the last five years Il the war continues they will operate day and night and run double shifts anc will consume 9.50o.00 or 10000. %, bales of this crop which if no larger, is as large as the crop las year.
 If the war continues the farmer O the south will be called upon to grow foodstuff where he now grows cot ton for we will be called upon to fees the armies engaged in this great wal and the profit on such a crop mex year would he infinitely greater thar that obtained on the cotton crop un Ger normal conditions. Through thu plans that the government will provide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
BELIEVED ELECTION WILL BE VERY CLOSE New Decatur May Be Des- ignated Morgan City
 After September 21

Decatur, August 20.-tSpecial.) )-The bills recently passed by the city council of New Decatur authorizing the people of New Decatur to vote on changing the name of that city to Morgan City has not received the signature of Mayor Rob ert II. Wolcott, the 10 days time in which he had to sign it having expired last night. However the bill will become a law without the mayors signature, it having been passed by the vote of all the councinen save one. Mayor Wolcott did not veto the bill but merely did not sign it. The election on the change of name will take place on September 2t the same date as the city election in Decatur and in New Decatur
 The question of changing the name of New Decatur is live question nowe avs. While many people in New Decatur favor changing the name many are opposed to the change. The indication are Ut this time that the election will be close ore.
 Should the name be changed it will cause no end of confusion in the business world over in that city f'r sometime to come. Many of the leading business firms bear the name New Decatur. This will cause these firms to change their names. Then there is no freight depot in New Decatur, that city getting their freight shipped to Decatur. A 7hanse in the ,iame would cause confusion in the ship ment of freight.
 On the other hand, many of the people of New Decatur are of the opinion that if New Decatur changes its name they will be able to get a government building in their city. To many this does not ap- pear to be sound argument
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
|ERV|N POPE WILL NOT DIE ON THE GALLONS
 IN ANN|ST0N TODAY
Governor, in Order to Ex- anime Evidence More Thoroughly, Grants a
 Reprieve

Montgomery, August 20.-(Special.)-Th governor tonight granted a reprieve to Erwin Pope, negro murderer of Calhoun county, who was to have been executed tomorrow in the Calhoun county jail on a charge of killing James McLurlxin q white farmer of Oxford. The governor granted the reprieve in order that he might have more time to examine the evidence and testimony submitted in the case.
 Pope's case is one of the most sensa- tional that has ever been tried in the criminal annals of the state. Five times he has been sentenced to death by Cal houn county juries and five times his case has been appealed to the supreme court. On four occasions the higher tri- bunal has reversed and remanded the verdict of the lower court. On the appeal the supreme court affairmed the verdict of the court and set Friday August 21 as the date for the execution. Sheriff H. T. Brooks, of Calhoun county was notified
 at noon today of the reprieve and he im-
 mediately took Pope from the Calhoun
 county jail and transferred him to Bir- mingham, where he will be held. Pope has been in jail six years, most of the time being spent in the Jefferson county jail. During this period he has been model prisoner and has made a good jail record. Hundreds of leading
 
 the death sentence of Pope be commuted to life Imprisonment.
 Following is the governors statement: 'On last Friday. the date of my return from Florence, the board of pardons sub mitted to me their report in this case, declining to recommend the communication of the sentence. l was constantly occu- pied with important official duties until Monday of this week. The question of the life or death of this defendant is now in my hands. There is a large record and vouminous mass of papers which it is my duty to consider.
 VI have been unable with other press ing official duties, with the limited time at my command, to give this case that careful and thorough consideration which
 its grave importance demands
 No harm can come to the state or the defendant by reprieve of a brief period,
 and in order that I may have full oppor- | tunity to carefully consider and examine
 the record. and other documents on file.
 and do full justice to the state and to the defendant, I deem it my duty to delay
 the execution of the defendant in this case
 and have accordingly granted the defen-
 dant reprieve until September 1s 19l4'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
LEAVE FOR PULLMAN MEET Rank of Knight Will Be Conferred on a Very
 Large Class

large delegation of Knights of Dythias from the Birmingham district left this morning at 6:30 o'clock for Cullman to attend the semi annual con vention of the third Pythian district. which meets this morning.
 Delegates from almost every lodge in the county were in the party. in- cluding some of the grand lodge of fccrs.
 On yesterday afternoon a large party of Birmingham knights left for Culman and with them Were a number of candi- dates for membership in the order. who will receive the degrees at the Culman meeting. The rank of page and esquire we're conferred last night and at the con vention the rank of knight will be con- ferred on one of the largest classes in the state, as every lodge Tn the Third dis trict has furnished candidates.
 The Third district includes Jefferson, Walker, Bibb and Cullman counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
COP FOUND IN AUTO RUN DOWN BY SCOUT Supernumerary Suspended as Result of Being in a
 Stolen Machine

As aftermath of an exciting chase early yesterday morning by Scouts More land and Harvill, which resulted in the capture of young man known to- the police as Joe Heckinger, in an alleged stolen Overland automobile, Supernufner- ary Motorcycle Police Scout c. E. Wilson was indefinitely suspended by Chief of Police Martin Eagan yesterday morning. The report of Scouths Moreland and Har- will declared that Officer Wilson was in the automobile with Heckinger while the police were giving chase. Heckinger is in the city jail facing a charge of bur- glary and grand larceny in connection with the alleged theft of the automobile of Frank Hammon. who lives at 14ci Thirty-ilrst street, north
 The police report of the affair is to the
 effect that at about Il :15 o'clock Wednes-
 day night the garage of Frank Hammon
 Was broken open and his car stolen. The
 police were given a description of the machine and Northside Scouts Moreland and Harvill especially detailed to look fol the missing car The machine was finally sighted by the bicycle scouts and chase of several blocks followed before Hcckin- ger was captured
 In the machine with Heckinger Oric CTS
 Moreland and Harvil discovered N'ilso, who stated that Heckinger had picked him up at Twentieth street and> Fourth avenue and was taking him home when the arrest was made. Wilson was in. structed to report to Chief Eagan and Heckinger was arrested
 It was while Scout George Harvll wa. | writing the police slip against Heclinge that he suddenly collapsed due to hi exertions in the chase. and he had to b' removed 10 St vincents hospital fo ! medical attention. Yesterday morning
 Officer Harvill was removed to his home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Farmers FdUor ConUicts On the Roads:
 Complete Text of Formal Resolutions

mill for school districts for school buildings and equipment.
 "A That we favor a reasonable law for compulsory attendance on the public schools.
 5. That we favor the election of all officers by the people
 "6. That we favor putting all county officers on regular salaries and the abolishing of the present fee and commission system, except such fees and penalties as are nec- essary in collecting delinquent taxes and license.
 "7. That we favor the abolishing of the office of county treasurer.
 "S. That we favor the abolishing of the office of county tax com missioner
 ''9. That we favor a law holding responsible, for all damages any party who induces any farm labor CT or renter that is under contract to another party to remove for his benefit from the premises of the farm landlord or employe.
 TO. That we favor law that will property compensate a person in cash for his services and loss of time in attendance upon court. We favor a law to pay all jurors s3 per udS.
 I'll. That we favor law giving the county board of education au- thority to condemn and appraise two acres or more of land most accessible to all concerned, upon which to erect a state school build ing.
 Boys Corn Clubs
 "12. That we fully appreciate and give our full indorsement and ap- proval to the great and far-reach- ing results that are being accom- plished in our state by the Boys Corn clubs. the Boys Pig clubs, the Girls Canning clubs and the work in home economies for the women and girls on the farm. That we ask the indorsement of this state convention of the Farmers union for this work and instruct our committee that goes to Mont gomery to appear before the legis- lature in our behalf to confer with the authorities in charge of this movement and work out plan for enactment into law that will put all this club work for farm boys and girls and farm women on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Weather Conditions

Birmingham August 20, 1914 ! D. m
 The pressure continued generally low over most of the interior of the country during the lake region and the southwest on the map tonight. This has resulted in quite general cloudiness and showers over the country east of the Mississippi and over the Missouri valley as well. No rains were reported over the Atlantic states north of the Carolinas- Atlanta reported rainfall of 326 inches since Wednesday night
 Jacksonville 1.l4 inches, and Memphis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Close of Convention
WILSON APPROVES
 PEACE PARADE

New York, August 20.-President Wilson today gave his approval to plans for the womens peace parade tYbe held in New York city August 29, the committee haN- ing the arrangement in charge am nounced.
 Plans for the demonstration already had been carried far when on August IS the President issued his proclamation re- garding the observance of neutrality by Americans A telephone message from Secretary Humility today said:
 The President says the parade is all Tight. He approves of the plan to carry no flags and have no speaking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Is This Why English Beauties Are So Fair?
tFrom London Herald

Ever since the discovery that mereol- fzed wax would absorb ana remove d discolored complexion, its use by ladies as substitute for aching creams has grown rapidly. \ perfect complexion can be maintained indefinitely if this remarkable substance is used. It's beneficent cleansing, clearing and pre- eervatiye action is quickly apparent. and ladies who have been paying as high as guinea a jar for special bleach from beauty specialists. soon recognize that mercolized wax out ranks them all. It has become so popu- lar that it can be obtained at all chem ist shops in the British Isles. American druggists also have great demand for it, in original one ounce packages. The favorite way of using is to apply it. like cold cream. before retiring, washing it off in the morning.
 The saxolite lotion for wrinkles and the facial contour has also become ex- fremely popular. One ounce powdered saxolite is dissolved in one half pint witch hazel. Bathing the face in this has splendid effect in erasing wrin- kles and improving contour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21

nearly an inch Montgomery, New Or leans, and Shreveport reported thunder storms, indicating unsettled weather as prevailing over Mississippi, southern Ala bama and Louisiana
 West of the Mississippi the weather has been generally fair, except in the plains sections north of the Missouri river, where cloudy and showery conditions prevailed Temperatures ranged slightly above 90 de- grees at D. m. over Oklahoma, northern Texas, southern Kansas, and also over Arizona and Utah. Other sections of the country reported moderate readings, espe- cially the Appalachian division and the Atlantic slope.
 Summary of observations made at Unl.cd States weather bureau stations during the 2i hours ending at 2 ?. m, 10th meridian tme'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
TWO NEW BANKS TO
 BEGIN BUSINESS

Montgomery. August 20.-tSpecial.) )-Pa- fefs reporting the incorporation of the T-iiyosy;iie State bank of Wilsonville, Cheiby county. have been filed in the office of the secretary of state. The bank began business with a paid-in capital of $l0.oO0- A. II. Smith and several others are interested
 Announcement is made by Alex k. Walker state bank superintendent, that the Tuskegee State bank of Tuskegee, Macon county, will be opened Saturday. The new institution will nave a paid-in capital of $I2,00O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21

and the help that various banking in stitutions will give and through the efforts that will be put forward by our own people. the farmers of the south will be able to hold and se- cure a reasonable price for their cot
 ton The greatest factor in this fight Is the farmer himself. If he will keep Ia level head and will not allow him self to be stampeded. l am firmly of the opinion that this cotton situation will be taken care of in az satisfactory
 manner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21

eve, the Farmers union of the state of Alabama. in convention assembled ask that you demand of the govern ment that money be advanced to the farmers direct on cotton warehouse re- ceipts and that inc banks he allowed no discretion as to the rnte of interest nor as to the loans. We urge immediate action, ms cotton is being sacrificed daily.
 "tsigned) C. $. Barrett, national president; Q. B. Ford, state president; Charles s. Gay, G. r. McEIderry, J. F. Duncan, W. A. Morris, Dr. J. B. Vines and W. II. Conway"
 The above telegram was last night sent to every Alabama congressman in Wash ington and a copx was sent to w. I. G' Harding of the federal reserve board, the resolution to that effect having been adopted by the Farmers union at its ses- sion yesterday morning.
 q. T. McElderry brought up the mat ter and fought it to successful con- clusion. The idea embodied in the reso- lution, which was presented by the com mittee on warehouses, is that the govern ment lend money on all cotton stored in bonded warehouses, issuing warehouse slip valued at $5O bale, said slip to be used as a medium of exchange between farmers and those with whom they deal
 MT. Feagin Speaks
 The feature of yesterday mornings ses- sion of the convention was the address by State Superintendent of Education w. F. Feagin, who spoke on tte need Tor rural schools Mir Feagin outlined a plan for the consolidation of rural schools, better supervision of such schools be- ing stressed. He pointed out that Ala bama should have district taxation, and said compulsory attendance of the pubic schools was a law that should be passed.
 The speaker pointed out that the people of Alabama had not the right to tax themselves for school purposes.
 The report of the officials of the Farm CTS union also was feature of the morn ing session. The report of National Pres ident C. S. Barrett showed up well, ac- cordng to Secretary Kennedy of the state organization. Newspaper men were eX- cluded from the session. President Ford statement showed that the union in Ala bama was in fiourishing condition.
 The report of secretary I. J henneoN or the Alabama union showed a gain in mem bershp of about 40 per cent. The union strength in Alabama now is abovt 4o,oOo members.
 Close of Convention
 The convention will close at noon today. The morning session will be held at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium, begin ming at S;30 o'clock. Officers for the en- suing year will be elected, nominations be- ing made from the floor. The officers will be installed before the close of the session. The executive committee also will make a report at this session.
 Immediately following adjournment at noon today the farmers will be the guests of the Chamber of Commerce on d trip to the industrial plants in and about Br- mingham. 1t is planned to show them the industrial plants at Ensley and Fair field as well as other points of interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Managers to Meet in Cincinnati

Louisville. ky. August .20.-Cincinnati vas selected as the 1915 convention city of the National Commissury Managers association at the closing session of it's fifth annual meeting nere today. F. M. Meadows. Pineville, Ky, was elected president. Among the vice presidents elected were Herbert Moss. Manning, Tex; 1T. w. Bowling, Belfast, Ga, and J Milton Bailey, Penland, N. C..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
GOVERNMENT MUST ADVANCE MONEY ID 1 THE FARMERS DIRECT Alabama Union Adopts Res- Olution to This Effect and
 Wire COngressmen CLOSING SESSION AT
 CHAMBER COMMERCE Features Yesterday Were the Address of Superintendent Feagin and the
 Report of Officers of Union.
 Today's Programme
MEETING PLACE TO-DAY

Secretary T. J. Kennedy of the Farmers union announces that to- days session will be held at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium, corner First avenue and Nineteenth street. and urges that all members of the union be on hand by S:30 o'clock, when the session will begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 20.-Forecast: Ala bama and Georgia: Local tundershowers Friday and probably Saturday.
 Mississippi: Local tundershowers Fri day; Saturday probably fair
 Tennessee: Local thundershowers Fri day; Saturday probably fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
ROAD CONTRACTS FOR
 GREENE AND MARION

Montgomery, August 2o.--tSpecial) Contracts for the construction of state aid roads, in Greene and Marion coun- ties have been let by the state highway department. The new road in Greene county will cost STOOD, of which amount the state will pay $3271. The Marion road will cost s6542. one-half of which will come from the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21

where he was reported to be resting nicely.
 Officer Wilson will be given hearing by Judge A. o. Lane within few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21

larger and more permanent basis
 This resolution was carried, the convention also approving local experiment. work in each county and state support of agricultural schools.
 n14. That we recommend that our legislative committee be instructed to promote all such new laws, which. in the opinion of the com mittee, is most important to all of our farming interests.
 '15. Resolved, That our legisla- tive committee ask the next legis- lature to pass a law requiring political economy taught in the public schools.
 ''16. That we recommend that our state president be empowered to ap- point a legislative committee, of which he shall be chairman, to go to Mont gonery when the legislature meets and work for such laws as are in dorsed by this convention, and such other laws as are favorable to all of our farming interests. Said commit tee is instructed to cooperate with any other committees or individuals to secure such legislation as we desire. Respectfully submitted, w. A. Mor- ris, chairman; J. F. Moore. Charlie Robbins, J. A. Neal, J. w. Creel, C.. M. Wiggins, committee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
Good Roads Resolutions

J. C. Suttle, chairman of the good roads committed, read his committees report. It recommended that the legislature pass a law placing all moneys accruing to the state from road tax be spent in improv- ing the roads; favored continuation of present state aid appropriation; placing of competent salared engineers ul.on all roads of the state; placing funds secured from automobile license on pubic roaus; indorsed Alabama Good Roads associa- tion; favored placing convicts of state and county upon public roads; favored amendment to constitution of the state so as to issue state bonds for road building purposes; accepted invitation 10 attend Alabama Good Roads association con vention in Montgomery October 21, % and 23, and the appointment of delegates from the union to attend; asked cooperation of good roads associations, automobile as- sociations, civic and labor bodies in see ing that recommendations to legislature are carried out.