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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
Individudl's Share Of
 State Debt Just $5. .05

debt and of Iowa 1s cents The per capita of Mississippi is s2.41 and of Georgia s257
 The Funded Debt
 Speaking of Alabama, Uncle sam's s authorities say that the funded debt consists of bonds and special debt ob- ligation to public trust funds, the lat ter being obligations of the state to the various educational funds. the prin- cipal of which has been used for meet ing the general expenditures of the state" The school indemnity land fund is described as representing "th6 proceeds of land certified to the state by the United States government for the use and benefit of the townships in which the amount of land originally certified to the state for school pur- poses was inadequate" This fund is held by the state, but no interest is allowed thereon.
 The surplus revenue fund of the state consists of "Alabama's share of the un- available funds of the United States treasury, which, in 1S36. by act of Con gress, were placed on deposit with the various states" The principal of the fund has been used by the state, but an amount equal to 1 per cent interest upon the same Is devoted, according to law. to the maintenance of the public schools
 Debt Remains Constant
 An inspection of the accounts shows that both bonds and special debt obli- gations to public trust funds have re- mained nearly constant throughout two decades, although fluctuations in the public debt are noted. In the 10-year period prior to 1S90 the per capita debt was reduced from $9S0 to $S.22; during the next decade. in 1900, 1t was further reduced to $691 i. and by 1910, it was only s5.SS. A slight increase is noted for 1912, be- cause of the corresponding increase in the floating debt.
 The national debt Is $2,916, 204.o14.
 C. E. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
New Freight Tariffs On l.. 6 N.
 Go Into Effect Al Midnight
Revised Tariffs Apply Between 5000 and 5000 Commodities of Common Use in Alabama,-Citzens of Nearly Every Section Will Be Benefited By Reduction-N. c. & St.
 L. Hearing Comes Up in Few Weeks
By L. s. BETTY

try the new rates. Should the company find that any of the rates are too low it will apply to the commission for re- lief.
 Citizens of nearly every section of the state will be benefited by the re- duction in freight rates on the Louis- vile and Nashville lines inasmuch as the company's roads tap nearly all parts of the state. Many of the reduc- tions are below the rates that have been in effect on the Southern rail- road for many years under an agree ment reached after the state legisla- ture made statutory rates.
 The only remaining line continuing to charge higher freight rates in Ala bama is the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis. This road has been cited to show cause why their rates should not be lowered and their case will come before the commission in a few weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer September 3,-lSpecial )-Phil Lacey. the eldest son of Dr. K. P Lacey of this city. who has been for the past two years city engineer of Brandetown, Fla. has been elected as commissioner of public works as well as city engi- neer with increase in salary. MT. Lacey was formerly city engineer of Besse- mer.
 This afternoon a farewell luncheon was rendered by the employees of the. Central Foundry company to c. W. Nixon. for merly superintendent of the local plant. and who leaves Bessemer in the morning for Holt to assume the position of resi- dent manager of the new plant of the Central Foundry company at that place
 At the conclusion of the luncheon a photograph of the gathering was made. after which John Donaldson, as spokes- man. presented Mir Nixon with a hand some gift as a token of the esteem and regard of men associated with him in the operation of the plant
 MT. Nixon has been connected with the Central Foundry company for the past seven years, serving as superintendent of the local plant for the past year.
 The Mothers Day exercises which were to have been held on Sunday, Sep tember G. at the First Methodist church have been postponed on account of the illness of one of the teachers, Mrs. R. V. Lee. The exercises were to have been given In honor of the Cradle Roll' of that church.
 The Bessemer independent baseball team defeated the Bessemer Soil Pipe company team this afternoon on Under- wood field by score of 10 to B. The soil pipe company team played fast ball during the first four innings making three runs while the Independents failed to score In the later inning. however the independent team held the soil pipe team scoreless and annexed a total of 10 runs. Vines, for the soil pipe, pitched an excellent game, but lost on account of poor support.
 Jesse Kicks expects to leave Friday for Hattiesburg. Miss, where he has ac- cepted a position with the Goodal Brown wholesale house.
 Miss Leah Schwabacher returned to her home tonight after a two weeks visit to friends in Indianola, Miss.
 Mir. and Mrs c. H. Munch and little son, Charles, of Florida arrived today to be the guests of Mrs Munch's sister. Mrs. E. N. Parnell, at her home on Nine- teenth street
 D. z. Corble and R. H. Ledbetter Of Oxmoor were visitors in the city today.
 William Hunter has been removed from the Elizabeth Duncan hospital. where he has been i'll with typhoid fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
METROPOLITAN HOTEL
 SALE IS CONFIRMED

The sale of the new Hotel Metropoli- tan company was confirmed yesterday by Judge E. H. Dryer, referee in bank ruptcy, and the property turned over to w. o. Lanning, the purchaser. by Judge w. P. McCrossin, trustee The concern was thrown into bankruptcy about two months ago, the liabilities being lscheduled at about 5000. Judge McCrossin was appointed trustee and operated the company until the sale was made, the purchase price being $21, $50.
 This morning the first dividend to the creditors of the hotel company will be paid at the office of Judge Dryer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
PERRY TEACHERS
 CONVENE IN MARION
Probably Sixty in Attendance-An- other Stock Farm Near Hamburg.
 New Telephone Manager

Marion, September 3.-(Special)-The teachers institute being held here this week has about 60 teachers in attendance. w. c. Griggs of Gadsden is being as- sisted by Miss Gertrude Arnold of Epps and Professor York of the local high school.
 The list of jurors for the fall term of Fist, has been drawn.
 Officials of the local fair association which total $s7O. This includes a trot in 2:20 class pace in 2:2O class. trot in 2.25 class and free-for-all trot, as well as mule race.
 J. F. suttle of Felix has added another carload of registered cattle to his stock farm, these coming from Kentucky.
 Plans for establishing another stock farm near Hamburg are being material fixed. sprott Bros and T. J. Donevant are erecting barns and other buildings on the plantation formerly owned by w. H. King and will soon receive its first shipment of cattle.
 A. G, Haight of Marietta, O., who ia encircling the globe under a 10-year con- tract. has been here this week.
 The high school has added a music de- pertinent and Miss Maude Mickleboro. . Judson graduate. will be the teacher.
 c. H. Doxier and l.. s. Evins arc at sel- ma hospitals. where they underwent sur- gical operations
 II. B. Wilder of Selma Is the new man ager of the Bell telephone system ]. F, Turner has been transferred to Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04

Washington. September s.-(Special) That plans for fusion between the demo- crats and progressives of Pennsylvania virtually have been completed by the lead CTS was learned today by the correspond ent of The Age-Herald from sources whose authority tannot be questioned. The disclosure followed a conference be- tween 'Bill'' Film. the progressive na- tional committeeman from Pennsylvania; :; Representative A. Mitchell Palmer dem ocratic candidate for United States sena- tor, and Representative M. Clyde Kelly. the progressive who put John Dalzell out of politics.
 And great is the grief among five of the six progressive representatives from Pennsylvania.
 We have swallowed the hemlock, v wrote Representative Arthur R. Rupley to National Chairman George W. Perkins. Moreover, instead of expressing sym pathy, regret or encouragement, Perkins replied with such sang froid that the long smpuldering antagonism to him has broken into open flame in the Pennsyl- vania delegation.
 anS OI uSlOnlStS
 By the plans of the fusionists, the spells of state office are to be divided, except in the case of the United States senator ship, where no agreenfent could be reached. Dean William Draper Lewis is to withdraw as progressive candidate for governor and the progressives are to throw their strength to Vance McCor- mick, the democratic nominee. The pro- gressives, as the fusion leaders plan it, are to have the offices of lieutenant-gov- ernor and sNeretary of internal affairs, and the democrats are to get the attorney general.
 For sometime the fusionists debated a compromise on the senatorship, but could not reach an agreement The progress sives argued that Clifford Pinchot was stronger candidate than Palmer and the democrats asserted that Palmer was the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04

Montgomery. September 3.-(Special.) New freight tariffs setting out rec bama state railroad commission were filed this afternoon by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company and the new rntes became effective at 12 o'clock tonight. The new freight rates apply to between 5000 and 5000 com mOdities of common use in Alabama.
 With the filing of the new freight tariffs at the office of the railroad com mission the fight which had continued for years between the commission and the railroad company was probably brought to close. By accepting the terms of the commission the Louisville and Nashville signified its intention to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
MARYE TO SAIL
 FOR RUSSIAN POST

Washington September 3-The new ana bassador to Russia, George T. Marye. Jr.. who is to sail for his post Sunday. called on President Wilson today for final in- structions.
 Garrett Droppers. the new minister to Greece. also called on the President prior to his departure for his post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
COURTHOUSE ITEMS

George w. Beach. secretary-treasurer and general manager of the Alabama Insurance company, was yesterday ap- pointed receiver of the above concern to succeed John S. Leedy, who resigned that position, by Judge John H. Miller of the city court. Mr. Beach will operate the company as a going concern. The company was temporarily restrained from doing business in Alabama and a tenn porary receiver appointed a few days ago on a bill of complaint filed by At legged the company was insolvent. Judge Miller issued temporary order and ap- pointed John s. Leedy as receiver. Fol lowing the resignation of MT. Leedy the appointment of his successor was made.
 Lonnie Carter alias Will Earle, ne- gro, plead guilty to the murder of his wife yesterday at preliminary trial held before Judge c. w. Hickman of the court of common please and was bound over without bond to await the action of the grand jury. Carter. 1t is alleged, killed his wifes with an ax and 1t ts stated literally chopped her to pieces
 On a warrant issued by Judge II. B. Abernethy of the court of common pleas J. N. Alexander, a local attorney, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Christ Harts- field, charged with embezzlement. The complaint alleges the defendant converted to his own use 80 that come into his hands as attorney or agent In the set clement of an estate. Mir. Alexander denies the charge and states he will be able to show the disposition of the money at the trial of the case.
 The hearing of the habeas corpus pro- ceedngs of Sam Gupnells. charged with the murder of Marshall Isbell at Leeds about a year ago, set for yesterday be- fore Judge c. w. Ferguson. was passed by agreement until September 12. Gun nels is seeking to be released on bond Q
 Road apparatus was purchased by the board of revenue yesterday morping 10 the amount of $1500 and included heavy scarifer and an Austin road grader.
 The bar docket of the city court has been received from the printers and is ready for distribution at the office of sam Blake, clerk of the court. The docket covers the entire term up to December.
 The following were among the suits filed yesterday in the city and circuit court:
 George F. Hollinds vs. I. w. Ross. re- ceiver of the Birmingham, Ensley and Bessemer Railroad company. The plain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04

tiff claims 5000 damages for alleged per sonal injuries to himself and mule.
 George Johnson vs. Sloss- Sheffield Steel end Iron company, $3000 damages claimed for alleged wrongful election from 1well- ing
 Joe Difcancisco vs. Alaabma Brewing company, 5000 damages claimed for al- legged personal injuries received Tn an automobile accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
ONEONTA NOTES

Blount County Fair association has is- sued neat catalogue showing the many attractions and premiums on different products The fair will open on October II and be open to 17th.
 Dr. Oscar Hearn, a missionary from China, gave an interesting lecture at the Baptist church.
 The Blount County High school began its fourth session Tuesday. The enroll- nlent Is larger than ever before.
 A revival service will be commenced at the Baptist church here on next Sunday. The Rev. Inzer of Avondale will do tho preaching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 FROM COLUMBIANA

Columbiana, September s.--(spscial.) ) The circuit court of Shelby has ad- 1ourned at the close of four weeks term. Quite a number of felony cases were tried during the last week, the most important of which was the case of the state against Jasper Ingram, charged with the murder of Win War ren. near Monteyallo. Tho trial of the case consumed several days. resulting in an acQuittal.
 A primary election for mayor and al dermen of Columbiana resulted in the election of L. H. Ellis. He was opposed by pr. D. g. Lightcap.
 The Shelby county high pchool opened this week in Columbiana with appro- priate ceremonies. Prof. L. LeftWich, the principal, with a full corps of as- ststants will be in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
Bull Moose Lies Dozvn With Democratic Donkey
 In the Keystone State
Politicians Make Trade Which Reeves the Progressive Con- gressmen-How Spells Will Be Divided-The Cues tion is, Can Mitchell Palmer or Pinchot
 Beat Penrose for the Senate

one man who could beat Boies Penrose- sp there you are.
 From present indications, both Pal mer and Pinchot will run, despite the assertions of Roosevelt and, Perkins than Penrose must be beaten at all hazards. no matter whose corpses might strew the political field. So, all |sthat now remains Is the formal with drawal of the candidates who are to be dropped by their parties and the delivery of the progressive and demo- cratic votes as agreed py the leaders. Just how docilely said progressives will be led by the nose remains to be seen. 1 To Kelly this fusion plan makes lit- tie. difference, he having run for the congressional nomination in seven pri- maries in his district and having car ried all but the republican, which he lost by about 400 votes He thus is assured of the support of six political elements and of the backing of a large portion of the seventh.
 Progressives Are Alone With the other six progressiyes, how ever, the case is different and their position has been explained to Perkins by Rupley in letter whose language verged upon bitterness. The progress sives of Pennsylvania, said Rupley, had been led to believe that their party
 
 dividuality, and that no compromises were to be countenanced. Had they been told. he added. that the sole ob- ject of their existence was to defeat Penrose they could have fused with the anti-Penrose republicans in the pri- mary and given the nomination to Dimock, saving their own political for tunes at the same time. Instead they now were to be cast Into the discard so that fusion might be arranged along the entire line.
 We have swallowed the hemlock '" said Rupley. and other things, also.
 No matter how things may pan out in the end in the Progressive party. the outlook is mighty bright for the dem ocrats, who will gain whatever Pro- gressive seats are lost in the House and possibly may place Palmer in Pen roses seat, besides probably seating Mccormick in the governors chair.
 c. E. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judgs:
 T. w. Mcdonald. East Lake, to Miss Hattie Bamburg.
 w. G. Mitchell, Birmingham. to Miss Cora Lehman.
 Pred Jones, Jasper. to Miss Agnes Cor don.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
SITE FOR ARMY-NAvY
 GAMES NOT SELECTED

West Point, N. Y, September 3. The site for the next Army Navy football game has not been decided, reports to the contrary notwith- standing. Reports of an official statement by the athletic autbori- ties here was forthcoming today. Rumors that the army had surren dered and that Philadelphia was to get the game were denied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
Southern Bridge Improves

The walls of the shop of the Southern Bridge company will be covered with Boston ivy and Bermuda lawns and beds of cannas will be planted around the of- flee building while giant bean vines will cover the front of the office. In time 1t is planned to plant a privet hedge
 At the freight warehouse of the Cen tral of Georgia railway, the agent has decided upon a unique scheme to plant Boston ivy. The brick pavement runs flush with his building and no space is left for planting anything. He has decided to remove enough of the brick to give growth to Boston ivy and this sreenery will be placed at sufficient in tervals along the front and sides of the buildings to make the walls mat of green.
 Bermuda will be sodded and borders and beds of flowers will be planted on the spaces included in the railway prop erty. It is also planned to plant privet hedge around the grounds. Boxes of flowers in the office windows in the spring will add much beauty to the build ing.
 Other concerns that have promised to take up improvement projects are the Southern Sewer Pipe company, Birming- ham Southern Railway company, Repub- lic Iron and Steel company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
,amber of Commerce $ Resolution Ask ing For Relief
INGCOMES UP IN
 'ITAL NEXT WEEK
Special Committee Has Been at Work on Project Several Weeks-De- clare Proposed Increase Af-
 fects Entire South

Anniston, September s.-(Special. .)--4At a meeting of the Annston Chamber os Commerce Thursday morning, attended by several of the foremost shippers and number of prominent business and pro- fessional men of the city, vigorous pro- test was entered against the proposed increase in rates on coal to this city. and resolutions were adopted urging the Ala hama railroad commission to deny the petition of the railroads for the increase.
 A special committee from the commer- cial body has been at work on this prof ect for several weeks. They have gath cred statistics from several parts of the country where conditions are analogous to the situation here ,and when the case comes up at Montgomery on September Il this city will send a large delegation to the capital to appear before the rail- road commission and make protest against the raise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04
Factories and Warehouses
 Adopt Schemes of Beauty

 have been harvested steps will be taken for the systematic Identification of the grounds.
 Tie open spaces will be planted with lawn grass and appropriate flower beds and borders will be planted. Where prae- hcable. Boston ivy will he used to cover the walls.
 Bermuda lawns and clumps of privet In front of the buildings of W. D. Wood X Co make their premises very attrac- tive. Other open spaces around the build- ing will be sodded with Bermuda grass and appropriate shrubbery will be planted. The fences surrounding the lum- Der yard will be covered with Boston ivy and giant bean vines. making a solid wall of green.
 The Ingalls, Iron company plans very comprehensive scheme of landscape gar dening when the work of grading and building is finished. Boston ivy will be planted this fall to cover the office building. The space around the build ing will be sodded with Bermuda and planted with blue grass seed. Beds and borders of cannas and Towering bulbs will be planted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04

Tho following were among the suits filed yesterday in the city and circuit court:
 George F. Hollinds vs. I. w. Ross. re- ceiver of the Birmingham, Ensley and Bessemer Railroad company. The plain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04

The bar docket of the city court has been received from the printers and is ready for distribution at the office of sam Blake, clerk of the court. The docket covers the entire term up to December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-04

Road apparatus was purchased by the board of revenue yesterday morDing 10 the amount of $15O0. and included heavy scarifier and an Austin road grader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-13
BOOkKEEPER ARRESTED.
Robert G.. Kelsey. Alias Michael
kavanaugh. Indicted in New
York in 1908.

Richmond, Va, Jan. l3.--.After be-
ing Il Fugitive from justice in New
York City since 1908 Robert G. kel-
sey, alias Michaeal Kavanaugh, 30
years OLE, employed as boolkeepcr
by the Blue Ribbon Garage. was al
rested this morning shortly before j
o'clock by Detectives &. P. SMITH
and Bryant and Motorcycle Police.
man Samuels. He was found at his
ho:rie at Grove Avenue and Elm SITS,
where he is said to have been living
for nearly year.
Kelsey is said TO have been indicted
in Brooklyn in 1908 for grand larceny,
being charged with the theft Of So
700 said to have resulted from real
estate deal. He was released on bail
according to Detectiye-Scrgeant Rod
dy, of New York. who learned of his
presence in this city, he jumped bond
and since has been the object of q
countrywide search.
He is said to have admitted to
the officers that he was under indict-
mcnt IN Kings county, \. Y, but in
,er,:ed to fight every step for his re-
turn for trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-13
Observation-Disclosures HlHIILHEIfLHItEIR
CAPE HENRY FORT.
Government Will Condemn Land SFor
Fertilization.

Newport News, Va, Jan. l3AAfuch
interest is being taken in the real
estate situation at Cape Henry, pow
chat the government has not only, de-
Jennings to condemn the land re
quired there, but has actually start
ed the condemnation proceedings. a
complete survey Of the land has been
made by Col z. T. Winslow and le-
Sal notice is being prepared by Unit
sd States District Attorney D. l..
Broner, to be sent to the owners Of
the Land of the intention of the Unit
q States Government to condemn.
The condemnation jury will be APP
pointed by Judge Wad i'll and his
Jury will determine the price to he
paid to the owners Of the land for the
property required for fortificatid1r
purposes. The condemnation pro-
ceedings will include five pieces Of
property.
The largest section Of land that will
be condemned is that Immediately adj
joining section B, at Forty-first
street. This starts just east of the
Cape Henry Casino, including the
two light houses AMI extending east
and south for a mile, running back
of the sand hills. The government
will also condemn q small amount Of
water front in section a, in block 3.
Further condemnation will be made
by the government Of the water front
about one-half mile south Of section
A and it is supposed that this will be
used by the government for d deep
water landing. If this is done there
will be boulevard or highway con-
structed from the deep water land
ing through sections A and 3 to the
government Notifications in section