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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
GOVERNOR VISITS
 NATIONAL CAPITAL
COnfers With Harding and Discusses the Cotton
 Situation

Washington, September 15.-(SpeeiaL) On sort of a flying viist. on his way to New York, the governor= of Alabama today spent a few hours in Wash ington and went north on an liter. neon train. promising his friends here to return to the capital later in the week. He did not even register at any hotel.
 The feature of the governors visit was long conference with MT. Harding of the federal reserve board, with whom he is understood to have discussed exhaus- lively the cotton situation in the south and the best methods for relieving the strain occasioned by the war in Europe. This is one of the most serious problems confronting the treasury department and obtainable from authorities on the subject are welcomed in government financial cir cles.
 The two main objects of the govern ment are to protect the producers and farmers owners against possible imposi- ton by banks or by spectators and to prevent sacrifice of the crop at ruinous RIlceS+ anu. Settiiu, lb pitNcit tic t' version of funds for carrying or trans porting crops and to keep them out oI the hands of the speculative element. , Following his chat with MT. Harding, the Alabama chieI executive called upon Secretary McAdoo to whom he simply paid his respects. after which he hurried to his train. On his next visit the gover- nor is expected to call at the White House.
 Detailed information as to the moneys they have loaned to cotton growers, the rate of interest charged and the amount of money needed to move the cotton cr6p in their vicinity was asked of the banks of the south today in telegrams sent out by Comptroller Williams. Several banks are understood to have furnished mem- oranda on these points already, but no statement will be issued by Comptroller Williams until all the data have been eol- lected and complied
 A call for statement Of the condition of all national banks of the Unite ] States as of September 12, also has been issued by the Comptroller of the Cur rency. C. F. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
INDUSTRIES CLOSE
 AT GUNTERSVILLE

Guntersville, September 15.--tSpecial.) R. l.. Lyttle of Murfreesboro. who ha. been doing an extensive lumber business here for number of years. has closed his sawmill and is shipping tho machiner, to Tennessee. The basket factory oper. atel by Jo henry and the Guntersville Oi mill, are also closed for short time
 The managers of the Gunlersviile fair have been requested to add at least 2 stalls to the 101 they alreaey have for horses from Tennessee anG kentr cky to bs exhibited here.
 The buy-a-tale movement has been started hero with great success. Numbers of hales have been bought and stored in a warehouse owned by Henderson & Brad ford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
CHILDERSBURG

Chiidersburg. September 15.-(Special.) } childersburg High school opened Mon- day morning with prospects the very best for good school year. there being 150 pupils present. The opening address was delivered by Wellington vandiver of Tal- ladega.
 The faculty follows: Professor Meadows and wife of Sylvauga, principal and assist ant principal; Miss Hayes of Birmingham, Miss Morgan of Selma. Miss Goodwin of Tennessee and Miss Stella Powell of Chil- dersnurg.
 G. M. Riser & Co. have just completed and moved into their new and very at- tractive store building.
 The people here are very much in favor of the buy-a- bale of-cotton plan, and want 10 lend helping hand to the farmers as they have already agreed [. take more than 20 hales of cotton a. o cents per pound, snd have appointed t committee to carry on the movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
RUN SPECIAL TRAIN
 FOR HUDSON GIRLS
Will Leave Terminal at 7:10 This MOrning-Sleeper
 From Shreveport

Marion, September 15.--(Special.) )--ln or der to meet the rush of pupils to Judson college. thetSouthern railway will run a special train from Birmingham, direct to Marion. on Wednesday, September l.. This train will leave the Terminal sta ton at 7:1o a. m. and will connect at Selma with another special from Mont gomerv and arrive here at 3l5 D. m.
 The Queen and Crescent will run spe- cial sleeper from Shreveport tonight that will reach here at 10:S2 a. n. Wednesday l, and bring large number of young ladies from Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. This sleeper will be in charge of Miss Elsie shealey who will be connected with the music department.
 The Marion seminary and Judson col lege open in their seventy eighth and seventy-seventh sessions on Thursday large matriculation.
 The first session of the Perry County High school opened Monday. with an en- ro1lment of s5 pupils and number yet to come from the rural districts. Tho building has not been completed. but q sufficient portion of 1t was made ready in order to register and classify toe pupils
 The building is of gray brick, two stories, with four large class rooms. and the principals office on the first floor Two large class rooms, sewing and do- mestic science rooms and auditorium of 100 seating capacity on the second floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
GREENVILLE PUBLIC
 SCHOOLS BEGIN WORK

Greenvlle, September 15-(Special )-Thu Greenville public schools opened today with one of the largest enrolments .i' the history of the school. Since last ses- sion the building has been renovated and much rev equipment has been installed. The departments of manual training and domestic science will be greatly empha- sized this year.
 principal of the school for a number of years. has selected the following faculty: Prof. ]. S. Rozier. Jr., Miss Neva Rene gar, Misses Mary Lou Orr, Bertha Scale. Maude C. Harrison. Isabel Upton, Genie Powell, Margaret King and Miss Eleanor Somerville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
PLANTERSvILLE

Plantersvile, September 15.-(SpecialD The public school of this place opened Monday interesting talks were made by various patrons of the school The at tendance will reach 100 in the near fu- ture. J, A. Lee is principal of the school Misses Hanlin of Sheffield. Mallette of Arrville and Keayhey of Marion Junction, with Miss Pitts of Union Spring as music instructor. constitute the faculty of this Institution.
 The enrolment of the Dallas High school is increasing daily, and the faculty and friends of the school are pleased with the outlook J. l.. Moulder is at the head of the high school and P. M. Munro and Miss Lady Porter of Lower Peachtree are the assistants. The recent changes in the high school course of study have added much to the utility of these institu- ttons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
BATTLE OF THE MARINE IS ABOUT AT AN END
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they will be covered on one wing by their own fortress of Metz.
 Some military experts believe the Germans will offer their next big re- sistance on the Mouse and that an other battle of Sedan will be fought before many days.
 Allies in Pursuit
 Much must pass before this takes place. however The allies at last re- ports were keeping up a keen pursuit With probably fresh troops. The French left with large cavalry forces, some of which are reported as far north as the Belgian frontier, continues 10 harass the German right, while Brit | ish and French forces. which gained now are somewhere between tht river and the River Oise and are trSSng to repeat the outflanlSing moN ment which they carried out on the urea last week. "
 Rheims has beer, reoccupied by the allies but the reports make no men tcn of the neighboring fortresses of I.afere and Laon. the recapture of which should not be difficult, as they are constructed to resist attack from the north and the south front Is rel asiveIy weak.
 On the French right the Germans are falling back to Chateau Salins. just across the Lorraine border, which has been the scene of so many skir : nishes since the beginning of the war, In vosges and Alsace the situation remains unchanged, both sides reserv- ing all their strength for the more ci tical contest in the west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
BEGINNING OF
 NEW BATTLE

Some military critics are of the opinion that the stand now being made by the Germany along the River Aisne Is the beginning of new battle which may develop into a combat almost. If not quite, as important as that on the Marne. It is pointed out, however, that the strug- gle must be on a frontal from the Ger man si6e while the allies occupy positions rom which an enveloping movement can Ie effected.
 The strength of the respective forces engaged although kept secret, IS believed tc be almost equal. l. is argued, how ever, that the allies possess the advantage of prestage which has been increased since they repulsed the Germans on the east of Paris. The allies also com mand the railroads which enable then. to bring endorsements. This the Ger mans are not in a position to do, it is thought owing to the activity of Bel gians in keeping several German army corps engaged since taking the offensive from Antwerp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
LIFE UNDERWRITERS
 ASSOCIATION MEETS

Cincinnati, September 15.--With the as- sertion made by it's president that the object of it's members was national movement for education, conservation and publicity, tie twenty-fifth annual con vention Of the National Association of Life Underwriters was opened here to- day.
 The three subjects were discussed oy several prominent men, Discussions will be continued tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Reached No Decision

country absolutely at peace with Us northern neighbor.
 Reached No Decision On the question of recognition. it is known the President anu his advisers
 have reached no decision. The confer
 ence on October 1 will designate a pro- visional president, who will undoubtedly be recognized if all factions accept him The United States as well as Argentina,
 Brazil and Chile will consider the pop
 ular acceptance of the provisional presi-
 dent chosen at that conference as the fulfillment of the protocols signed at the Niagara Falls mediation conference. President Wilson is confident a stable government soon will restore Mexico to it's normal condition.
 Rafael Zubaran, head of the constitu- ticralist agency here, informed tonight
 of the order for the withdrawal of the
 American troops. said:
 This is an act of justice that the Mex ican nation and Venustiano Carranza con fidently expected from the fair minded
 administration of President Wilson. This act will be the strongest bond that will
 connect the friendship of Mexico and
 the United States.
 Tt will open the way for a new Latin
 American policy which from henceforth
 must be essentially continsntal.s Secretary Garrison today asked Secre- tary Bryan to designate competent Mex jeans to take over the Vera Cruz custom house and the city government. An iH- quiry on the subject was sent to the Carranza government by Secretary Bry- an, but no answer has been received. Soon to Begin Departure The troops at Vera Cruz, including 720t soldiers and marines, are expected to be- gin their departure in about two weeks Orders were sent today to transports nj Newport News and Galveston to proceed
 to Vera Cruz. The transports include the
 Sumner and Fitzpatrick and the chartered
 boats City of Denver and Christobal
 Boats for carrying horses and freight are
 at Galveston
 Marines on duty at Vera Cruz will he
 sent back to warships and stations from
 which they were taken and troops will be sent to Texas City. Formal orders for the withdrawal of ships in Mexican waters will not be issued for several days. These ships include the battleships Virginia, North Dakota, Arkansas, Delaware. Kan
 sas, Vermont and New York, the cruisers Des Moines and Salem. and the Patuxent
 Solace, vestal and Ozark.
 ~ Troops at Port Troops at Vera Cruz include Troops and K of the Sixth cavalry, the First bal taiion, Fourth field artillery. the Fourth Seventh Nineteenth and Twenty-eghtr regiments of infantry, Company F. engi neer corps, Field hospital. No. 8 and n signal corps. There also are 32O0 marines drawn from various ships and naval sta tions.
 The sending of the fleet and the Amer ican expeditionary force to Mexico fol- lowed the refusal of former Provisiona President Huerta to salute the American flag. Since the taking of Vera Cruz tho
 municipal government and the custom.
 house had been administered under ths
 direction of General Funston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Revolution Rumored

Willemstad. Curacao. September 10. It was reported here today that Alex andro Ducharme has landed in east ern Venezuela to start a revolution against Provisional President Bosti1- Hos The revolutionists of Venezuela have thus far been unable to start any serious movement because of the impossibility of obtaining arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Censor Opinion Expected Today

Washington, September 15,-Seere- tary Daniels expects to receive tomor- row from Attorney General Gregory an opinion on the right of the navy de- partment to censor messages at Tuck erton, N. J.. wireless station. Upon the opinion Secretary Daniels will base his reply to protest by the Marconi Wireless company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Perry Convict Paroled

MOntgomery, September Ib.-ISpe- cial Upon the recommendation of pr. J. M. Austin, physician inspector of the state convict department, and the state pardon board, the governor has pa roled George Smith, who was sent up from Perry county in 1907 to serve 12 years for murder. Dr. Austin rec commended Smiths parole on the ground that he was fin the last stages of tuberculosis. Parole was conditioned upon Smiths future good conduct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Mrs. Sallie Hibbard

Monroeville, September 15.-(special) Mrs. sallie B. l.. Hubbard, wife of the late Col B. L. Hubbard, and mother of John Hubbard, died here Saturday morning and was buried in the Baptist cemetery here Sunday afternoon ~
 Mrs. Hubbard was 69 years old and was daughter of Judge John W. Leslie, for mer probate judge of this county. She is survived by three nieces in Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Deaths and Funerals
Jack Tulley

Jack Pulley, aged 27 years, died yes terday afternoon about 2:40 o'clock at the family residence, 1925 North Twelfth street, following a prolonged illness. MT. Pulley had just returned from Colorado, where he had gone about month ago for his health. As his condition became worse out west. he returned home. Flu neral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Wilson l.. Ward

Huntsville, September 15.--(special) Wilson L. Ward, 8 years old, a we'll known Confederate veteran of this county. died yesterday at the home of his daughter in Merrimack. He is sur vived by his daughter. Mrs. George Lehman of Merrimacl<. and six sons as follows: Robert, Wiley, George and Wheeler Ward of Huntsville. William Ward of Birmingham, and Thomas l.. Ward of Little Rock. Death was due to stroke of paralysis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Underwood Better

Washington, September 15-tSpeciai.) With his left leg still stiff from se- we're wrench which he suffered several days ago, Representative Underwood today hobbled around with the aid of a heavy cane. He has been obliged to be very active of late, and the limb has not had a chance to rest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Benzinger Authorized Agent

Montgomery. September 15.-tSpe- 'cial)-Official notice has been filed with the secretary of state by the Alabama Power company designating J. U. Benzinger as the companys au- thorized agent in Alabama, with hea,- quarters at Ocampo Chiffon county Mr. Benzinger succeeds $. B. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
German Spy Arrested

Kingston, Ont. September 15.--An al- legged spy arrested at Morrisburg. was brought to Fort Henry today The German, the authorities said. had a map of Petway in his possession. The
 man admitted he understood military lcodeA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Will Fancher

Funeral services over the remains of Will Fancher, aged 25 years, who died Monday in a local iniirmary, were con- ducted yesterday afternoon from the fam fly residence at Wylam Interment fol- lowed in Wylam cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Miss Martha Burnett

Greenville, September 15-(speciaI)-Th funeral services of Miss Martha Burnett were held yesterday afternoon at her residence Miss Burnett was about 30 years of age. Interment vas made in Magnolia cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev. Montgomery of the Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Lonnie Tucker

The remains of Lonnie Tucker aged 22 years, who died Monday afternoon in a local infrmary, were sent to Odenville yesterday afternoon for interment by Shaw & Son. The deceased was a con ductor employed by the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16

JAMES WEATHERLY AND OTHER SPEAKERS WILL AD- DRESS THE VOTERS OF PRATT CITY
 AT THE CITY HALL AT s O'CLOCK
 TONIGHT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
John Mccoy

Huntsville. September Special John Mccoy, young farmer ,of this county. died yesterday from conges- tive chill He leaves young wife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
Mrs. Viola HandIey

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Viola Handley aged 4s years, who died Monday, were conducted yesterday afternoon from the family residence at Newcastle. The deceased is survived by her husband
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
LEE COMMISSIONERS
 MEET AT OPELIKA

Opeika, September 15.-(Specal.l-Th Lee county jury commission. composed oi T. A. Whatiey, R. O. Floyd and ]. I Meaders. was in session at the courthouse here Monday.
 Arthur c. Whatley and Miss Gemmmie Dupree were quietly married sunday aft ernoon at o'clock in this city at tho home of Will Lazenby. Elder Nobles of flciating.
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have been in the field since the begin ming of the Nar.
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JOHNS Unasrta'o-s Co. Phone aoa.
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WILSON ORDERS THE EVACUATION
 OF VERA CRUZ BY
 AMERICAN FORCES

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-16
GERMANS EXPECTED TO MAKE DESPERATE
 ATTEMPT TO STEM
 THE TIDE OF RETREAT

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the approaching general convention of military chiefs october 1. whom a pro- visional president will he designated. Gen. eral Carranza wished to ne able to turn over the power to successor with the country absolutely at peace with Us northern neighbor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-18
THE COUNTY UNIT.

Twenty years ago the township was
the unit. Twenty years ago the farm
was an isolated place. The township
unit was as large as the average far
mer's daily horizon. Twenty years be-
fore that the school district boundaries
were very definitely defined. The unit
was small in all activities. Road dis
tricts nine or ten or ten to a township
were governed and worked by path
masters who were dictators and mon
archs of all they surveyed inside the
limits Of their bailwicks.
The district school ran as its teacher
and its directors saw fit to conduct it.
It had no systematic connection with
any other school, no definite plan or
general purpose outside Of the will or
whim Of the district. A half dozen men
and teams met, plowed a little, visited
a lot and went home after working
cut their road tax. The town meeting
was managed by two or three "promi
nent citizens who looked upon opposi-
ton as treason and lese majesty
In all public matters the little segre-
gated units did about as they pleased
and the result was the nine different
road plans, ten different school systems
and q tumble of practically individual,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-18
SAY, WHAT you GOING TO DOT

See here, kid, what are you going to
do thru vacation? It's time to be max
ing up your mind. Are you going to
work or play?
Soandso's boy had a pretty good time
this winter. He's high school boy,
too. He had money for various things
without asking anybody for it. How
did he get it? Went out and worked
$50 worth on a farm during vacation.
Bought himself good suit. a pair of
shoes and one of the latest hats and had
money left. Was independent in way.
Felt good over it because it was his
money. Was careful of it too, because
he knew just what went to the getting
of it. Watching him this winter some
of us saw difference between him and
the boys who had laid around home all
summer doing little or nothing. He
seemed to have an advantage over them
in understanding things. Was more of
a man and had larger sense of re-
sponsibility.
Men notice those things about boys.
A man who hasn't the slightest inter
est in lad is quick to note such diff
ferences. They attract him to the par
ticular boy that displays them. When
a fellow begins to stretch up to mans
height and his shoulders begin to
broaden men begin to notice whether
he amounts to anything. They speak of
it. They remember it when they want
a youth in their employ. The fellow
that begins to make good use of his idle
time always has the best of it. He is
the best prospect.
Also when a fellow gets along about
sixteen it is time to begin to learn what
responsibility means. 1t is stock in
trade 1t is part of sensible training
just as gym work and outdoor play is
good training for bodily development
It's getting ready. Being fit. The fttest
always wins the start and holds it
against the unframed
Try it. Get job. Make some money
Hang on to it and let loose of it only
when you get something for it. Make
the vacation profitable in two ways.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-18
A CHANCE FOR MONOPOLY.

A distillery president Of thrifty
turn of mind offered his list of the
names of the distillerys customers for
sale to the more prominent and most
patronized Jag cure companies. The
letter conveying the proffer is naive
production. AS he was selling out the
distillery business it had occurred to
him that profit might be made from it's
mailing list. So he told the jag cure
this:
list exceptionally productive to you.
Each man on it has been a regular
buyer of liquor by mail and constant
who would not like to quit the habit.
Each man is keenly alive to the injury
of his practice, and he is only awaiting
some way of stopping. If you can
convince him Of the permanent efficacy
of your treatment he is your patient,
and YOU know how to convince him.
No doubt he is right. His mailing list
should be especially productive of bus
mess for the liquor cures for as he sug-
sests those who have been regular
buyers of booze are in need of the SER
vices of the institutes" His naive
confession that his business is princi-
pally the making of drunkards is il
Illuminating as to the personal point of
view of the distiller. He knew very
well what he was about. He also bears
upon the assistance given to the pro-
cess by newspapers that advertise
booze.
But the president missed point
Here is a chance for certain monop-
DIV. Why do not the distiliers and
breweries buy and organize the jag
cures? Then they could get their Gus
toners coming and going. Nothing
could get away. The distilleries would
be making business for the other end
Of the business and the profits would
double.
Nothing would get away. 1t would
all come to the same thing. And the
splendid charity of the brewer and dis
tiller who cares for the cripples he
makes might be blazoned in inch high
headlines on personal liberty free
plates"