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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
ALLISON REPORTS ON
 BANKRUPTCY CASES
Wage Farmers Forced to Take Advantage of Law
 by State Statute

That wage earners constitute the large majority of persons who file peti- tions in bankruptcy is evidenced by the annual report of Charles ]. Allison. clerk of the United States court giv- ing statis. cs of bankruptcy proceed ings for the fiscal year ending June 80. 1914. It Is stated that the gar nishment laws of the state are respon- sible for this showing, as making wage earners take advantage of theabankrupt Ia wto release their earnings from gar nishment proceedings Of 9s4 cases cited the nature of business of the pe- titioner shows "A wage earners. 60 merchants. S9 farmers. 2 manufacturers, one professional man, and 14s of mis- cellaneous occupations.
 The report shows 1s< involuntary cases and 10ss voluntary cases dis posed of during the year. On June 30 1914, there were 94 involuntary and 2so1 voluntary cases pending. During the year 51 involuntary and 99o vol untary cases were filed.
 Nineteen involuntary cases were closed in the regular way during the year. and ss4 in the voluntary class A hundred and four were dismissed.
 Cases handled involving as much as 5000 were as follows: One involuntary and s6O voluntary Those involving more than 5000 and under s10,0o0, 10 involuntary and 12O voluntary: those involving more than $10,000 and less than s20,000, four involuntary and one voluntary; those involving s20,000 or more four involuntary and three vol untary cases.
 Of the voluntary petitions filed 3s were by farmers; "A by wage earners, 50 merchants, two manufacturers. AS miscellaneous and one professional man. Petitions in involuntary. bank ruptcy were filed against IA merchants, three manufacturers and two miscella- neous.
 Total liabilities of voluntary petition CTS were S661,207.7 Involuntary cases showed S3,69O, ,25847 in liabilities. As sets realized were In voluntary cases, $120SS5.72, and in involuntary cases, l$3,3SO.572.S3.
 Dividends declared in voluntary cases totaled s4S,911.40 In the involuntary cases the dividends were $3,2S3, ,406.39 Exemptions allowed in voluntary
 cases were $51 1,50s.38 and in involun- tary cases, $2s50. Expenses allowed in voluntary case exemptions totaled $54,- 93S.70
 Cases in which no assets were given
 amounted to 797. Total cost of admin istration for these was s21.21s.6S. At present 126 involuntary cases and 2703 voluntary cases are pending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
RULES ADOPTED
 FOR PLAYGROUND

The board of control for the Lakeview playground, composed of Edward Smith, chairman Tilghman Turner wilber Ab- bolt, Paul Sessions and Lawrence God frey, has adopted the code of rules for the governing of the playground. This action was taken by. the board so as to relieve the confusion that has arisen of late over the usage of the equipment and also rules that were in force but little known to users of the playground. The rules adopted follow
 1. That the use of tobacco in any form shall be strictly forbidden on the play ground, unless parties are over IS years of age.
 2. No profanity nor obscene language shall be allowed.
 8. Tennis courts are open from 750 in the morning to o'clock in the after noon. Parties wishing to reserve courts earlier than 73O o'clock in the morning can arrange with supervisor to have net the night before.
 4 One tennis court is reserved every
 afternoon from to for ladies and gen tlemen and children will not be allowed to use it during these hours. Parties can arrange to have it reserved two aft ernoons week by seeing the super visor.
 5. The supervisor is only responsible for
 things at the park during playground hours.
 6. That no parties shall play over one set of tennis in succession. [. That strict obedience shall be ob- served in all cases that are for the good | of the park. | 8. That the best of care shall be taken | oA the association property. | 9. That no person shall use the park | as passage 1 10. That no dogs or other pet animals
 shall be allowed on the grounds. 1 II. That weapons of any description will 1 be prohibited. | 12. That no rowdysm as loud shouting, throwing rocks, etc., be allowed. Suspep- 1 sion, first offense, one week. second of- fense. two weeks; third offense. perma- l nent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, July 22.-G p. m.)-The pressure is relatively high over the At lantic states and the gulf sections east of the Mississippi. and also over the mid de plains and Rocky Mountain divisions Areas of low barometer overlie the south ern portions of the country west of the Mississippi the northern states west of the lakes and the greater portion of the central valley.
 This pressure distribution has resulted in higher temperatures throughout the in- terior from the southern lakes and the Ohio river on the east to Missouri and the western cotton states on the west. It has also caused scattering local rains over the lower Mississippi valley and por- tions of Colorado. Nebraska, Utah and South Dakota.
 Over the eastern half of the country there has been no general change in conditions during the past "A hours. Fair skies and moderate temperatures pre- vailed over cotton regions east of the Mississippi, and along the eastern coast. Showers continued north of the Potomac and fair skies south of Virginia. Apa- -lachicola reported 1.02 inches rainfall since Tuesday night, and Burrwood 1.94 inches.
 Summary of observations made at Uni- ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the 24 hours ending 8 p. m.. 75th me- ridian time
 Temp'ture Pre-
 High Low cip-
 To- Last ita-
 day. N'ht ton. Abilene ................-..... 96 70 =. Apalaehicola ............... S2 "A l-oz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
VERDICT EXPECTED
 BY THIS AFTERNOON
Only Three Witnesses Heard Tester day in Houlihan Inquest-To Take
 Up Drowning Case Next

Mrs. Dave U. Lewis and Detectives J. T. Moser and Walter Garner were the only witnesses examined yesterday morn- ing at the coroner's inquest into the assassination of Moses Houlihan, young machinist, on the night of June IS, at Thirty-second street and Avenue D. The inquest was adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning after hearing the three witnesses to allow Coroner Charles L. Spain to secure dispositions of witnesses who were unable to appear before the jury.
 A verdict in the case is expected this afternoon at the latest.
 Coroner Charles l.. Spain takes up the Ruth Nell Hinds case tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock
 The Hinds inquest has excited consid- erable interest and it.-iis expected that Coroner Spain will have trouble enforc- ing his rule against the public being present, as numerous persons have al- ready applied for permission to attend the inquiry into the drowning of Miss Kinds, for which Charles Wood and his brother, R. P. Wood, are held in the county jail charged with murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
KENNEL CLUB OUTING
Barbecue Today at Judge Gaston's
 Home Near Huffman

The annual outing and barbecue of the Birmingham Kennel club will be held to- day at the private grounds of Judge Zell Gaston near Huffman The committee in charge assures every one who attends good time as there will be plenty to eat and plenty of amusemnts.
 The Following invitation has been re- ceived by the members: You are invited 10 attend the annual outing and barbecue of the Birmingham Kennel club to be held Thursday, July 23, at the grounds of Judge Zell Gaston near Huffman. Dinner vii. be served promptly at o'clock. Trusting you will throw away the dull care Q you have any) and come out and have a 'dog-gone' good time with the dog lovers of Birmingham, w. s. Scott J. R. Mo- Grcgor and R. s. w. Browne. Committee. D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
W|KLE MAY NOT
 HAVE OPPOSITION Most of Candidates Qualify at Annist0n Wednesday
PRIMARY AUGUST 3
Judge D. C. Blackwell May Introduce Law to Rid County of Dog Nuisance-Carpenter Sue
 cumbs to Lockjaw

Anniston, July 22-(Special)-Th indi- cations Wednesday afternoon were that Mayor J. E. Wikle will be without oppo- sition in his race for reelection as chief executive of Anniston in the primary elec- tion to be held here on August 8
 Wednesday was the last day open to the candidates on which they could quail fly. Mayor Wixle has lived up to the obligation and his only opponent now is J. A. Burgess. candidate from the Third ward, who will run independently, as he is said to have supported Roosevelt in the last election, and the local commit tee has placed an iron clad rule against any but democrats entering the primary.
 Since the retirement of Shaler Houser, the opponents of Mayor Wikle have used strong pressure to get out a candidate against him; but the mayor incumbent had the advantage of time and the back ing of several of the strongest men in reelection. O.. H. Parker was the man most often mentioned as Dr. Wilkes op- ponent and was petitioned by large number of voters to make the race, but he will not run.
 In the races for aldermanc places B candidates had qualified up to noon of Wednesday, and two or three more are expected to pay their assessment
 Judge D. c. Blackwell. democratic nom- inee for representative in the next legis- lature from Calhoun county, will prob- ably introduce a law to cut down the dog nuisance in Alabama He suggests shooting them.
 In statement given out here W ednesday Judge Blackwell said: T have heard many complaints from farm CTS stock raisers and poultry raisers of the damages done yearly by dogs that are allowed to prowl around at viii over the country
 The statement sent out from Mont Eomery to the effect that attorneys for Erwin Pope. the Anniston negro who has been convicted five times for the murder of J. B. McClurkin, had petitioned for new hearing cannot be confirmed here, Attorney T. J. Harris stated last week, however, that he would rely on executive clemency and not ask for a new hearing, and At torney E, D. Willett who was asso- ciated with MT. Harris in the trial of the case, says he knows nothing of any such petition.
 nail stuck in his foot was the cause of the death of J. k. Morrison, car penter. with lockjaw at his home on South Noble street Tuesday evening. Mir Morrison met with the misfortune while repairing a house last week. Lockjaw and blood poisoning set Tn at once and death followed in a few days. He was 54 years old, being survived by wife and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
Wife Kills Husband
 as He Enters Home

Chattanooga, July .-(Special)-George Butcher was fatally shot by his wife here this afternoon, when he attempted to enter their home. after he had been placed under peace warrant. and enjoined from visiting her.
 Mrs. Butcher used SS-calibre revolver the bullet piercing the diaphram and lungs The two had been estranged for sometime. Butcher is not expected to survive an operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
SUPREME COURT
 TAXES LANE CASE
 UNDER ADWSEMENT
Custer Proceedings Begun Against Sheriff of Cham bers Charging COrrup-
 ton in Office

Montgomery. July -(Speeia1.) ) Sheriff John ". Lane of Chambers county was tried before the supreme court today on charges of corruption in office and the commission of acts involving moral turpitude. The custer proceedings against the Chambers county official were brought by the state
 Nearly 90 witnesses were placed on the stand during the day The most serious testimony against Sheriff Lane was that he had collected fines from persons without having issued war rants for their arrest and that this money was not paid into the county treasury
 The first witness to testify against Sheriff Lane was Mrs E. Richards of Langsdale. Chambers county who tes- tified that Lane had collected money from her for fine. although no case had been entered in court, and that later this money had been returned to her without any explanation by the sheriff. Mrs. Richards testimony re- sarding the illegal collection of fines was corroborated by various other wit nesses.
 Other damaging testimony against Lane was given by John Holloway, ne- gro. who told the court he had paid Lane s30 for a fine and that it had never been returned.
 Certain Erasures Made
 One of the important developments of the day was an investigation by the court to determine whether or not Sheriff Lane or deputy had erased cer- tain original entries from his records in various disputed cases. Attorney General Robert c. Brickell, who rep resented the state in the prosecution of Lane, introduced the record to show that Lanes books bore pencil marks and that certain notations had been erased.
 Sheriff Lane when placed on the stand in his own behalf declared that it had been the custom to make perl odical settlements with Probate Judge J. J. Robinson; that he presented the money in the cases several months aft CT it had been collected and that when lit was refused he returned 1t to the persons from whom he had collected 1t. Sheriff Lane was represented by Judge N B. Denson of LaFayette. Fol lowing the examination of witnesses the court heard arguments of attor- neys and then took the case under ad visement A decision will be announced in the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
TWO CHARGED WITH ARSON IN HOUSTON Mysterious Fires in Dothan
 Practically Cease Since
 Detectives Investigate

Dothan, July 22.-(special.) Henry Johnson and Bill Fuller of this city have been placed under bond on indictments returned by the grand jury, charging arson in the second degree. These indict- ments are said to be the result of the work of detectives employed by insurance companies, and local Underwater to investigate fires here some months ago of supposed incendiary origin.
 Since the activities of these detectives fires of unaccountable origin have prac- tically ceased in Dothan, and the city officials and citizens hope that the cure has been permanent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
Want Road Repaired

A large delegation of people living on or near the mingham-Arkadelphia road appeared before the board of revenue yes te: day and asked that certain parts of the road be repaired. The road is located in the northwestern part of the county. Ed Camp, speaker for the delegation, ex piained to the board the various improve n.ents requested. The board granted the petition and the work will be commenced at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
HEAD IS CRUSHED
 BY STEAM SHOVEL
Fatal Accident at the Gulf States Plant in Gadsden.
 Paving DeteriOrates

Gadsden, July 22-tSpecial) )--Robert Wilson. 26 years old was instantly killed al the plant of the Gulf States Steel com pany late yesterday when the boom of a steam shovel crushed his head. He was operating the shovel at the blast fur mace. It is believed the shovel had too large load and toppled from it's trucks. It is the first fatal accident at the plant in several years.
 Deterioration showing in some of the brick paving in the business section is causing much comment
 Moragne's mill will be converted into a fertilizer factory and will furnish the need for a lime fertilizer in this section The property, owned by Judge J. s. Mo- ragne, is at the junction of the Louis vile and Nashville and the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis tracks, two miles west of Attala. The power will be generated by the dam, which Judge Mo- regne expects to rebuild.
 Until the city defines it's attitude with reference to the proposed municipal light plant, the Alabama City, Gadsden and At talla Railroad company does not care to make any improvements in the city light ing service. A letter from City Clerk Bal four, requesting a Mazda light at Elev- enth and Gardner streets brought Uni :, Attenuation from the light company.
 The Gadsden Monumental company. of which F. M. Morris Is president has been organized, and is building plant in East Gadsden.
 The machinery of the North Alabama Mining company in North Gadsden is be- In goverhaued and it is expected that the mine soon will be put into operation.
 More than $50 invitations to the big 'merchants day celebration next Wednesday have been accepted and it is expected that the !ee invitations sent out to merchants, bankers, industrial and newspaper men will be accepted gener- ally.
 There are 57 applicants for teachers H. cepses attending the examinations being held in the county high school at Attalla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
a Quinine that Won't Make You
 Nervous

FEBRILINE is trademark name which designates the first. original and only reliable Tasteless Syrup of Qui- nine. an improved Quinine, pleas ant to take; does not nau- seate nor cause nervousness. Children take it and never know 1t is Quinine. Especially adapted to adults who can not take ordinary Quinine. Try 1t next time you need Quinine for any purpose. Ask for 2-ounce original package. The name FEBRILINE Is blown in the bot tie. 25 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
Insurance Committee Meets Today

The insurance committee of the Board of Trade. A. W. B. Johnson. chairman, will hold a meeting today to discuss fur ther plans for resisting the raise in in- surance rates of 15 per cent recently made in Birmir kham. It is probable gen. eral mee'ang of the Board of Trade will be held tomorrow, at which the insur- ance rates will be the main subject up for discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
Weather Forecast

Washington. July 22.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi; Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday; probably showers near the coast.
 Georgia: Probably fair Thursday and rriday.
 Tennessee: Generally fair Thursday and Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
Increase Steerage Rates

Berlin, July 22.-The North German Lloyd and Harburg- American steamship lines today decided to raise rates for steerage passengers from Germany to the United States by s2.50, this bringing them up to $37.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23

The tax books of Lauderdale are un- dergoing the closest scrutiny by the county commissioners. They, are searching for any adiustmentAthat may be needed. The work commenced yes- terday morning and will continue sev- eral days or until all the books have been reviewed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
DARBY SURRENDERS
 TO FLORENCE OFFICER
L. D. Simmons, His Victim, Reported Out of Danger-Inspect the
 County Tax Books

Florence, July 22.-(Specia1.) .)--Lee D. Simmons, who was severely cut by John Darby. is reported out of imme- diate danger and John Darby came into town yesterday and delivered him self to justice. He was allowed bond, which was made. and he returned to his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
'Trade i11 Birmingham Contest

He Rcceives The $25 Suit Better Style At LotUer Cost Than
 Tailor Made Clothing
 No,O He Win "Trade at
 B1ach's in
 Birn;ngha'n''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23

Deterioration showing in some of the brick paving in the business section Is causing much comment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23

The machinery of the North Alabama Mining company in North Gadsden is be- in goverhauled, and it is expected that the mine soon will be put into operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23

The Gadsden Monumental company. of which F. M. Morris Is president, has been organized, and is building plant in East Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-23
Local Data

For the A hours ending at D. m,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-07-02
STATE NEWS ITEMS
OF GENERAL INTEREST

Portland Ore, June 80 (SpeciaD
The fostering of agricultural de-
velopment was endorsed as the most
important work of Oregon commun-
ities at the annual convention of the
State Bankers Association at Med
ford, and at that of the Retail Mer-
chants Association at LaGrande.
Resolutions were adopted by both
organizations urging bankers and
business men to continue their eff
forts to bring experienced farmers
into the state, help them to locate on
lands at reasonable prices and assist
the farmers now here 20 an increased
prosperity. The depression in lum-
Der, building and railroad construc-
ton is more than counterbalanced in
Oregon, in the opinion of the bankers
and merchants, by success in agri
cultural lines. Good crop prospects
we're reported from every county in
the state.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-07-02
Louie Groman Found Dead.

Louie Groman. a stone mason. and
for many years familiar figure
about Heppner, was found dead near
the warehouse of the Heppner Mill
ing Co.. last Saturday morning by
Andy Hayes. foreman of the ware
house,
Groman, who had habit of throw
ing epileptic fits and falling to the
ground helpless, was taken to the
pest house last Friday, having been
exposed to the small pox. However,
during the night sometime, he sue
eeeded in breaking out of the pest
house, which is on the hill above the
warehouse. When found dead, he
was laying between the warehouse
and the railroad track, with his head
on one of the rails. The coroners
jury, consisting of J. j. Nys, T. j.
Morgan, Elmer Beaman, John Kirk,
VIM. Walbridge and Chas. Williams,
pronounced their verdict as death
from natural causes. or as one doc
tor said, death caused from alcohol
ic exhaustion" The body was buried
on Saturday.
Louie Groman was about 55 years
of age and came to Heppner 13 years
ago from Pendleton, and was en-
ployed by the county during the con-
struction work on the courthouse. 1t
is said that he left wife and daugh-
ter in Iowa several years ago, and
it is rumored that they are in excel
lent financial condition, while Gro
man died pennilesS.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-07-02

p. Z. Schwabe, in charge of the
German immigration work connect
ed with the Oregon State Immigra-
tion Commission, has been inspect
ing the Oregon coast country in COM
pany with prospective colonists who
are seeking locations on low-priced
logged-off or burned-over land. He
found desirable lands valued by their
owners at from $3.50 to $40 per acre.
Correspondence with prospective Ger
man and Scandinavian homeseekers
is growing steadily in volume and
every few days sees some families To-
Gated.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-07-02
See our ad on another page giving
reduced prices on flour.
HEPPNER MILLING CO.
OWN YOUR own HOME.

Every man should own his own
home. Rent is a dead horse. You
are better contented and will save
more money if you own your own
home. Paying for a home on terms
is the same as putting your money
in savings bank-only better. We
are Offering some town homes at pri-
ces and terms that ought to appeal
to you. Come and see us.
SMEAD & CRAWFORD.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-07-02

Cove, in Union county, will hold a
cherry fair on July 16. A Norwegian
family, the Stacklands, has led in
building up great cherry industry
at an altitude of 5000 feet in the
foothills of the Blue mountains. At
this high altitude cherries, while not
so large or lucious as some raised on
lower levels, have remarkable keep
ing qualities and the output will be
disposed Of in carloads in the Eastern
markets.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-07-02

o. NJ. Plummer, general manager
of the Pacific International Livestock
Exposition, announces that the Ma
tional Duroc-Jersey Record Associa-
tion, of Peoria, H., has appropriated
1925 for the livestock show to be
held in Portland this Fall, thus plac-
Ing this event in the ranks with the
other large stock shows of the United
States, recognition which has not
heretofore been made.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-07-02

For the first time since loganberry
culture has become a fixed industry
in the Willamette Valley, the fruit
is being shipped to the East in large
quantities. During the season at
least 20 carloads will be shipped to
Chicago, st. Louis, Lincoln, Neb,
Kansas City and Denver. These ship
ments will consist of fresh fruit and
will not include the great shipments
Of dried berries which will be made
later.