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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
DECISIONS IN THE
 SUPREME COURT

Montgomery. April 9.-fSpecial) Following is the list of supreme court decisions today:
 Anderson. c. J--Honor R. Turner vs. Matthew L. Davis, appeal from Mobile circuit ccnrt; affirmed.
 Mcclellan, J-W. T. Williams vs $. P. Bradley, appea from Jefferson chan cery court; reversed and rendered.
 Hardy Blackwell Vs. James L. liar bin, appeal from Walker circuit court affirmed.
 Sayre. J.-J. W Burrow vs c. D. Clifton. appeal from Clay county court; affirmed.
 Somerville. J.-Cahaba Coal company ct al vs. George Veitch, Jr., appeal from Jefferson chancery court; reversed and rendered.
 City of Huntsville vs. Georgia A. Pull lev appeal from Madison circuit court; affirmed.
 Esr 1priap: Birssngsam \, 3 Railway Light and Power Company Vs. Sam keh- aldi. appeal from Birmingham city court; appeal dismissed as per agree ment on file.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
WILSON LEAVES
 FOR SULPHUR SPRINGS

Washington, April 9.-President Wilson left here at Il 10 O ocloclk tonight for White Sulphur Springs. w. Va, for three-day trip, the object of which is to benefit the health of Mrs. Wilson, who has been ill for many weeks. In the party also were the Misses Margaret and Eleanor Wilson, Nil. and Mrs. Francis Boyes Sayre Secre- tary Tumulty and Dr. Cary T. Grayson, L. $. N.
 The party travelled in a private car over the Chesapeake and Ohio railway and was due at White Sulphur Springs early tomorrow. The President will leave there Sunday night, returning to Washington early Monday but Mrs. Wilson will prob ally make an extended visit there
 Secretary McAdoo had planned to ac- company the party but pressure of work made it impossible, though he may join them Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
SHOWS THE INDUSTRIAL TRAIN ING AS GIVEN IN NEGRO PUB LIC SCHOOLS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA
nv FLORA MILNf,E. HARRISON

The Colored Teachers association of Alabama is holding it's thirty-third an- nnal meeting in Birmingham this week. The opening session was held on Wednes- day night at the Southside Baptist church. The other meetings will take place at the Sixteenth Street Baptist church.
 This meeting coming at the time when the white teachers are in session and re- duced rates are given by the railroads will assure the largest attendance in the history of the association. State Super intcndent W. E, Feag gin has recommended school holiday to all teachers desiring 10 attend.
 The following are the sofficers of the association: President, Prof William Piekens. Talladega; vice president. Mrs. r. F. Morin, Montgomery; recording sec retary. George N. White, Florence; cor responding secretary, George w. Scott, Pratt City; historian, S E. Moses, Annis- ton; chairman programme committee, A H. Parker. Birmingham
 During the 8 years of its existence the growth of the association has been steady, and it is winning more and more each year the confidence of the members or it's own race, and the respect and sym pathy of white teachers and officials.
 Booker T. Washington. principal of Tuskegee institute. is to address the gen eral session of the association at the Jefferson theatre on Friday night The public is invited to attend and special res ervations have been made for white vis- itors.
 Rural School Work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
NEGRO RURAL SCHOOL HAVE
 EXHIBIT AT THE CITY HALL


 mental sessions which are to be held. the work of the colored rural schools of the state will be emphasized. It is becoming more and more a recognized fact that those who wish to help the negro must do something to help the rural negro school. There will be special reports from the presidents Of the various county school improvement leagues on the work in their respective counties The re- suits of the years work in introducing industrial training in the country schools will be given by the spe- cial teachers employed under the Jeanes' fund.
 Invitations have been extended to a number of prominent white people to ap- pear on the general programme. Among these are the governor, State Superinten- dent Feagin, Commissioner James Weath- erly, pr. John II. Phillips and Dr. Henry Edmonds, pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church.
 Industrial Exhibit
 One of the special features at this years session will be an exhibit show. ing how industrial training is given in the negro public and secondary schools of the state There is to be an exceed lngly interesting exhlblt Of work rom Macon county, showing the results of the extension department of Tuskegee instf- tute among the negro rural schools Of the county. Jefferson county and the city of Birmingham have also splendid exhibits, as we'll as the il counties having special supervising industrial teachers employed under the Jeanes board.
 These exhibits all occupy a section of the general exhibit arranged at the city loD i.,at rft 1 was opened to colored visitors on Thurs day until 10 D. m. The white public will have an opportunity of seeing these ex- hibits at the general industrial exhibit to be open today and Saturday. All per sons interested in seeing the practical common sense form which negro educa- ton is assuming would do well to visit these exhibits. The hall will be kept open until 10 o'clock each night. The exhibits are being arranged under the direction of James l.. Sibley, state super- visor of rural schools.
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Continued from Page One) to everyone of them by Captain White sustained by the court. The questions re- lated merely to the alleged transaction by which Oakley is said to have given Lacy $275O0 of his private money and which money he therefore believed he was drawing out of the Bibb county bank when he drew out the check for $35s2 F with which he was charged in this case with misappropriatlng.
 Imaginary Witnesses
 There then followed d little perform ance new to court procedure, which was done in order to get certain matters into the record Attorney Hill examined sev- eral imaginary witnesses. Woose answers to his questions were agreed to by Cp posing counsel. Among these witnesses who testified were circuit court officials and members of the grand jury, which returned the indictment against Oakley In Shelby county. The humorous side Of MT. Hill addressing the empty witness chair in all seriousness and Court Sten- ographer "(Pat'D McGauly strenuously taking down the witness testimony pre- scented itself in spite of the seriousness Of the circumstances. MT McGauly of Montgomery was the official stenographer in the other Oakley trial and in the Lacy trial.
 After the question had been read into the record by MT. Hill, Mr Oakley was again put on the stand, but all he got to say was that his name was Oakley. Mir. Hill asked him question on the same .i.e .re ::.s siaS li@ sssi v ruled npoi; by the court and the court reprimaaded him. The jury had just come in. Alr Sheriff." declared the court, take that jury back into the jury room."
 MT. Hill.' he continued when you get ruling on one question it is just as good as on a dozen on that same line. and l want you to discontinue the prac- tice. What you are doing amounts to little else that complete abrogation or ignoring of the rulings of the court"
 Captain White arose to say something.
 ''Sit down. Captain White" said the court ''I'll tend to him Captain White did.
 MT. Hill said it had been his intention to ltrt pr. Grove on the stand, but since the testimony regarding the Lacy transaction had been ruled out neither MT. Grove nor others of the defense witnesses were used. Many state witnesses also were not used, including the two state examiners H. Y. Brooke and Frank F. Evans. ]. Lee ong, who was summoned from Rirming- ham. was not placed on the stand. and the order for Lacy to the sheriff at Mont gomery was revoked before 1t had been imforced.
 Character Witnesses
 Following are the additional character witnesses put on the stand yesterday nnarning: J. s. Pitts, Columbiana: G. B. Sims, Shelby county: Grover Cleveland, Eibb county: James s. Vest, Shelby coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
BANK OFFICIAL
 PLEADS GUILTY

Forth Worth, Tex, April 9.-M. L.. Woods. former vice president of the State National bank of Fort Worth in United States district court here today pleaded guilty with qualifications of no intent to defraud to five of seven counts of an in dictment charging misappllcation of the banks funds. Judge Meek instructed the jury to disregard the qualifications and a straight verdict of guilty was en- tered. The plea was made by Woods attorneys that restitution had been made of s7o.0oo of the alleged sl65,OoO shortage
 Woods will be sentenced tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Governor Disappointed

Montgomery, April 9.-(Special) The governor of Alabama expressed extreme disappointment tonight at the acquittal of James G. Oakley at Colum- biana of the charge of embedding more than $3500 of state funds. Oakley was tried at special term of the Shelby circuit court. and the governor had strong hopes that he would be convicted.
 Oakley's acquittal at Columbiana is the second he has had in the past few weeks, the first having been at Mont gomery, when he was declared inno- cent of the charge of embedding s2207
 of state funds.
 The governor declared tonight that he would continue to prosecute oak ley.
 q had hoped to convict Oakley at his trial at Columbiana." said the gover- nor. but since he was acquitted I shall
 not let up in my efforts. There are several other indictments against Oak l ley and shall insist that he be tried on these charges as early as possible. 1 It is my intention to do everything l in my power to convict him"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
VICTIMS OF SUNKEN
 STEAMER ARRIVE Body of Captain and Survi. vOrs of Orellana Disaster
 Reach Port

Newport News, Va, April 9.-Having survivors of the crew of the Norwegian bark Orellana, the American steamer Peter II. Crowell arrived here tonight. Two sailors are reporteed to have gone down with the Orllana. which was rammed and sunk off Barnegat N. J., last night by the Crowell.
 The Il survivors of the Orellana were taken from the sea by the Crowell's boats after the Orellana's boats had been swamped. The survivors included one woman, the wife of the first mate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
WILSON-M'ADOO WEDDING MAY BE
 A QUIET AFFAIR

Washington. April 9-Though there has been no expression from the White House, friends of Secretary McAdoo and Miss Eleanor Randolph Wilson, the Presidents s youngest daughter, who will be married soon, believe the wedding will be a quiet family affair.
 Washington society is daily expecting an announcement of the date and some who profess to be well informed think 1t will te April 30 or early in May Should the wedding take place so early it is more than probable that the invitation list will be small
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
HOWARD WINS FIRST FRCM NORMAL TEAM

With Dunsmore pitching in almost in vincible form, Howard college defeated the Florence Normal school nine yester- day afternoon on the Howard diamond by the score of 6 to 2. The heavy hit ting of Catcher Tisdale was the distinct feature of the contest. Tisdale got a home run, 8 three-bagger and single in four times at the plate.
 The second and final game of the series will be played this afternoon on the Bap- list diamond at East Lake. beginning at 3:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
RAY BOYD NOW ON
 LOOKOUT ROSTER

Chattanooga, April 9.-(Special )-Ray Boyd, the same individual who pitched the Barons into a pennant in 1912. ns added to the corps of the Lookouts today. Manager Mccormick has been in conn with Boyd who is q free agent for several days. An agreement was reached Wednesday and the former Baron arrived in Chattanooga Thursday Boyd asserts that his arm is in as good condition as in 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
7CASES PUT OUT
 BY SUPREME COURT

Montgomery. April 9.-(Special) Seven cases were put out by the state supreme court today, most of which were equity cases. These were the first cases the supreme court has decided since reconvening in regular session last Monday.
 In the case of Mathew L. Davis against H. l.. Turner. appealed from the Mobile circuit court tae supreme court upheld the decree of the lower tribunal. The case involved suit for S4240, brought by Davis as the amount of damage he incurred when Turner cut some logs on his place The lower court awarded the plaintiff Judgment for s1225i
 The case of the Birmingham Railway, ! fight and Power company against Sam Relaldi, involving a damage suit, was dismissed by agreement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
RENOVATE COUNTY
 JAIL AT EVERGREEN

Montgomery, April 9.-(Special)-Dr. w. IT. Oates, state prison inspector, has re- turned from Evergreen. where he con- ferred with the board of revenue of Con- ecuh county relative to the renovation of the county jail.
 Upon the recommendation of Dr. Oates the board of revenue decided to make re- pairs on the jail to the extent of about $1400, the work to begin at once.
 The jail will be thoroughly renovated and repaired, and will be made sanitary and comfortable throughout. The work will be completed in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

tically stationary pressures the effect oi the northerly winds has diminished, and the general sunshine has caused a slight rise in temperatures west of the Ale ghanies West of the Mississippi the winds have become southNly again, be- cause of the falling pressure conditions. In the cotton states, fair skies ana rising temperatures were general except in eastern Georgia and the Carolinas, where rains have continued and temper atures were from F to 20 degrees lower than on Wednesday night. The D. m. readings, however, are about the same ali over the belt east of the Mississippi, ranging about 20 degrees below the nor nal values for this season.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau statins:
 Temperature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
ID CANVASS VOTE IN PRIMARY TODAY County Committee Meets at IL O'CIock-But One Place
 Is In Question

The county democratic executive con- mittee will meet this morning at Il o'clock at the courthouse to canvass the vote in the primary election of last Mon day and the winners of county races and leaders for state contests will be offi- cially established.
 At present there is but one place m question. The race between H. U. Sims and w. S. Welch for the seventh place in the legislative delegation is close ard 1t will require the official count to definitely establish the winner to the satisfaction of all concerned.
 Those who have been nominated are Dr. E. P. Hogan, 1sadore Shapiro, Dr. Felix l. Tarrant, John B. Weakley, N. w. Scott and D. R. Copeland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Federal Court Postponed

Chattanooga, April 9.-(Special)- )-Be- cause of an unusually heavy docket at Nashville United Statss Judge E. T. San ford has postponcc the spring term of federal court in Chattanooga from April 27 to May Il. Notice to that effect was received today by Deputy Court Clerk Newton Aiken. The docket in Chatta- nooga will probably be slightly heavier than usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
DECISIONS IN THE
 COURT OF APPEALS

Montgomery, April 9.-(Special 1.-The following is the list of decisions in the court of appeals today: t
 Walker. F. J.: Stella Tucker vs. state, from Hale law and equity court; dr- firmed.
 Horace Chappell vs. state, from Mont gomery city court affirmed.
 Pelham. J.: John Knott vs. state, from Greene circui tcourt affirmed.
 John Parker vs. state, from Pi,se cir cult court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, April 9.-G D. m)-There has been but slight change in barometric or weather conditions throughout the eastern half of the country during the past "A hours. Although there was quite general cloudiness and rain reported on the map Wednesday night, clearing weather had already set in over most districts. On the map tonight fair skies prevail throughout the interior frors9sne Rockies to the Alleghanies. Raj 7 have been general over the Atlantic slope and the eastren lakefs Btcause of the prac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Grubbs May Recover

Sandersville, Ga., April 9.-Ernest Grubbs, 9 years old, the schoolboy who was stabbed by another youth nsar his own age while on his way home from school at Davisboro yesterday, was brought to a hosiptal here early today. Physicians tonight said he had q fair chance of recovery. The lad who was first reported to have been killed was revived after several hours work by phy- sicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 AROUND PULLMAN

Cullman April 9.-(special.)-Th delegation from Cullman to the Ala bama Educational association were Prof. W. l.. Hicks and wife. Misses Lily Ford, Fife Lehman and Mrs Claud Kempson from the high school, and Prof. and Mrs. J. !. Moore from the city schools. Mrs. Hickman and Miss Wallace leave tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 9.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Fair Friday and Saturday, with rising temperature.
 For Tennessee: Fair; warmer Friday and Saturday.
 For Georgia. Fair Friday; warmer northwest portion; Saturday fair and warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Employes Must Be vaccinated

Chattanooga, April 9.-tSpecial.) 1.-The board of commissioners of Chattanooga has adopted a resolution requiring ali employees of the city to be vaccinated as a condition of employment. This action was taken to lerk moral influence toward the geenral vaccination movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
RAILROAD HEADS ID
 VISIT CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, April s.-(Speeial.)- dent C. H. Markham of the Illinois Cen traI railroad and W. A. Winburn, the new president of the Central of Georgia, will be guests of the local Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Get Big Inheritance Tax

St. Paul. Minn., April 9.-The state of Minnesota today received $S2,eSS as the inheritance tax on the estate of the late Charles C. Gates of Minneapolis. The heirs agreed two months ago to pay the tax without contest. It was contended first that Gates home was in Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

The I. O. O. r. board of trustees will hold the annual meeting in this city today. Matters of great importance will come before the board. The grand mas ter Fred J. Cramton will attend and Judge Jim Blackwell of GaGSden and others.
 The Cullman high school baseball team will play Ensley high school Sat urday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
HEAVY FREEZE IN
 MADISON COUNTY

Huntsville, April -(Special)-A heavy freeze occurred in> this section this morning The temperature was 2S above zero. It is not believed the fruit crop was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

Amil Nogler, well known man of Cullman, has been operated on for ap- penicitis and is very i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

The Louisville and Nashville has large force of men engaged in laying 90- pound rails between Attalla and Maragne Junction. Both the Louisville and Nash vile and the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis trains use this strip of track, which is 1.6S miles in length,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

Much pleasure was expressed by Gads- den citizens when it was learned here that Superintendent W. C. Griggs of the Gads- den public schools is slated for president of the Alabama Educational association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

The Attala bank has just moved into its new building, which was completed a few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

William George has been appointed by Congressman John L. Burnett as mid shipman al Annapolis, following pre- lminary examination at Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
ETOWAHF FRUIT CROP
 |NDANGER OF FREEZE
Uneasiness Felt For Fruit In the County as Result
 of Weather

Gadsden. April -(SpeciaL)-The cold weather has caused much uneasiness among fruit growers in this section. Ap- parently. the crop escaped injury laet night, but the danger is not passed. Su- perintendent B. M. Pike of the county poor farm, reported that three inches of hail fell in limited territory there, and had stripped the leaves from trees and beaten garden truck into the ground.
 At it's meeting tomorrow afternoon, the council may pass upon the ordinance to appropriate $lO0.o0o for street improve ments and also probably will consider the plans to build a municipal light plant. Experts will be asked for opinions before any definite step Is taken in the latter project.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

The majority given Congressman John l.. Burnett is taken as an indorsement in his home district of the immigration bill
 At the meeting of the Gadsden District Sunday School association, next Sunday plans will be made for a campaign to secure the 1915 state convention. A large delegation is expected to attend the Mo bile meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10

Rural School Work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-10
Local Data

For the 2i hours ending at D. m.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1914-07-02

Two years ago the Legislature
Of Kentucky passed the present
primary law which became eff
fpCtive in June of 1912. Harry
Ehoberth, of Versailles, in the
early spring of that year, an
Hounced for Congress against
Cantrill. Mr.. ShOberth took sick
and became unable to make a
canvass of the district in the
spring. Mr.. Cantrill controlled
the committee III the 18th district
at that time, thus he, taking ad-
vantage of his opponents illness
and the free primary law, which
became effective In June, had a
primary called for a time before
this law became effective. This
shut out his opposition. 1t also
cut out the counties of Powell,
Lee, Estill and Clark (Which came
into the district later in the year,
from having say-so in the NOM
iuation of the man they must
vote for for Congress.
In these acts. Cantrilli took adj
vantage of his opponent while he
was sick and unable to defend
himself and he DISTINGUISHED ev-
cry Democrat in the four coun-
ties of Powell, Lee, Estill and
Clark, and still in the face of all
these facts he says he has "under-
taken at all times to play the
game of politics fairly, honestly
and decently."
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1914-07-02

value of the Lexington & East.
ern Railroad at 81 1896, 900, which
is about 80 per cent. of the cost
of the extension only. Farmers
must pay.on so per cent. of the
cost of their whole lands, and
then stand a raise of from 10 to
% per cent. by the Board that
fixes thesraiiroad valuations low.
And yet they say we have unjust
tax laws, because the Constitu-
ton says all-property must he e.
qually taxed. They want the
property classified so the rail
roads will have to pay less and
the farmers more. Still thou
sands of farmers voted for the a
mendment before and will do it
again next year.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1914-07-02

81 am opposed to disfranchis-
ing the people of the State of
Kentucky by permitting the 9th
er States of the nation ,by con-
stitutional amendment voting up
on Kentucky policy our people
do not desire. "-Cantrill.
Mr.. Cantrill may now talk that
he opposes the DISTINGUISHING of
the people all he pleases, but he
DISTINGUISHED the Democrats of
Powell, Estill, Lee and Clark
counties two years ago, and would
do it again if he could. 1t alto
gether depends on how the voters
are going to vote as to whether
Mr.. Cantrill believes in disfran
chising or not~
Besides, the Hobson amend
ment, which produced the above
statement from Mr.. Cantrill, has
the sole purpose of giving the
people an opportunity to vote on
the most important question of
the day. He doesn't want the
people to have vote, and this is