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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
CONVICT KILLED BY ANOTHER WITH AK Startling Tragedy Occurs at Penitentiary Friday
 Afternoon

Wetumpka, August .-tSpeeial)-Friday evening a startling tragedy occurred within the walls at the state penitentiary.
 Some months ago two convicts quarreled at the mines. In the ensuing fight one was iniured, was sent to Wetumpka and has since been convalescing here. Yester- day his foe arrived from the mines. In the afternoon as the injured negro slept the bloodthirsty one crept up and killed him with blows on his head from an ave.
 The murderer was promptly trans ferred from the psnitentiary to the jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
Health Depends on
 Condition of Kidneys

You cannot obtain life insurance un- less the doctor makes an examination to determine the health of the kidneys. Out side of the few questions he, may ask this is considered one of~the vital points Upon which your physical condition is determined. Yet many people think that because they passed this test success fully, months or even years ago, there is nothing the matter with their kidneys today similar test might prove them to be in diseased condition. The cause of hackache. headache. swelling of the extremities, dizziness. etc., may be df- rectly traced to improper kidney action. Persons suffering from diseases caused by failure of the kidneys to perform their office should take Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy at once. It gives strength to the system by building up these organs. which are often con- sidered the weakest in the body. War ners Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy Is an exceptional medicine and Is worthy of your consideration. It Is sold by all druggists in soc and $1.00 sizes. free sample and other valuable information If you write Warmers Safe Remedies Co.,, Dept. 2V0 Rochester. N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
MUCH INTEREST IS SHOWN IN PROPOSED MODEL HIGHWAY
Tuscaloosa Will Send Repre- sentatives to Russellville Good Roads Meeting
 Wednesday

Tuscaloosai August s.-(Special.)-A Saturday, and the following delegates were elected to represent Tuscaloosa coun- ty at the convention of the Tuscaloosa Florence Highway association at Rus sellville next Wednesday Judge w w. Brandon, Congressman-elect w. B. Oliver. John T. Bealle. N. G. Holley. H. T. Burke Leon c. Bradley and Murk Find ley
 The purpose of the association is to con- struct a model road from Tuscaloosa to Florence and plans will be adopted at the meeting next weeek looking toward the consummation of that idea. The asso- ciation was formed at a big meeting at Guin last year.
 At the meeting Wednesday a number of members of the legislature and state sen- ate will be present and their support for certain legislative measures is to be sought.
 The proposed model highway between the two cities would open up one of the richest parts of the state, and would traverse a rich section which now needs StNi q ioetu q Hc Stdtt ll1SnWdy uepdTt- ment is to be requested to mark out the route for the road and the different coun- ties have already pledged support for the construction With the aid which can be secured from the state it is believed the road can be built
 The counties interested, and which will have delegates at the meeting next week, are Franklin, Tuscaloosa, Lauderdale, Colbert, Fayette and Marion. Congress- | man-elect F.. B. Almon of the Eighth dis trict is one of the leading spirits of the association, and will be one of the speak l CTS at the meeting at Russellvile. l All the work at Lock 17 was suspended today. It was announced by the govern nent engineer here that nothing more 1 would be done until the appropriation bill calling for $foe 900 for the completion of the job was passed. It is known that a strong
 effort is being made to hasten the pass age of the bill.
 The city commissioners have formally accepted the new automobile fire depart
 nent for Tuscaloosa and have authorized l the payment of the purchase price, $90o0 I to the manufacturers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
GADSDEN NEWS

Gadsden, August 8.--(Special. )-The pro- gramme was announced today for the Etowah county Sunday school convention, in Gadsden August 27 and 2S Among the speakers will be Miss Myra Batchelder of Montgomery, Harry l.. Strickland of Bir- mingham and Charles D. Bulla of Nash vile.
 It is expected that large number of Gadsden people will go to Rome Tues day to attend the funeral of Mrs. Will son.
 J. R. Martin, district passenger agent for the Southern railway. was in Gadsden today to confer with business men regard ing a proposed change of schedule on the Rome branch. He expressed the opinion that the city would gain nothing by a change. He said every effort is being made to secure more modern equipment for the passenger service.
 At meeting at the Printup hotel an Auburn Alumni association was formed by Tom Bragg of Auburn. The object is to assist in raising funds for the new gymna sium, and over $110O was subscribed Officers are as follows: President, Capt J. T. Brooks, 6l: vice president, Lee Whorton, 'o1; secretary, Earl Lay, '9S; treasurer, G. l.. Faucett, 97. It was reported in railroad circles todd,
 that the Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis would change it's schedule on thu Huntsville branch, making train No. 10 | arrive in Gadsden 45 minutes earlier. It ar l rives now at S15 o'clock in the evening 1 Extensive preparations are being mad' 1 to entertain the annual reunion of Confed. :, crate veterans at Eagle park, Alabama City, next Wednesday and Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
DECIDE TO CURTAIL
 LUMBER PRODUCTION

Memphis, August s.-At a meeting of representatives of 40 lumber companies of this city today curtailment of the pro- duction of hardwood lumber was decided on account of the European war. Mem- phis ranks as the leading hardwood um- Der center of the country and a great portion of the hardwood lumber manu- factured here or by mills having head quarters in this country is exported to Europe. The mills represented by the 10 companies present at today's meeting are located in this city. points in Ark ansas, Mississippi and northern Louis jana. Many mills will close entirely and others will reduce their forces. Several thousand employees will be affected. War risks and the danger of seizure de- clared by the mill men too great to risk export
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
POSTAL SAVINGS
 SYSTEM HELPED BY
 WAR, SAYS BURLESON

Washington, August S.--The European conflict has given an enormous impetus to the postal savings system, according to reports to Postmaster General Burle- son. Scores of foreign born wage-earn CTS are taking their savings to the post offices.
 Third Assistant Postmaster General Dockery received a telegram from small Illinois city saying Greeks in railroad construction gang there wanted to de- posit $36.000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09

the demand could not be supplied If was found necessary to enlist outside cap 1tal. About year ago the company was reorganized and the plant moved to Bir- mingham. which was considered to have batter distributing facilities As a result the doctor retired from active manage ment of the company. but he passed some thing over the cashiers window which caused much satisfaction to his banker. The doctor had been well rewarded for his discovery and he is still being re- warded.
 Like the great ''progressiveo comman- der, Dr. Cross is an enemy to race sui eide. There are five reasons for this one daughter and four sons
 Dr. Cross Is clean. up-to-date business man. He has high ideals. which he is
 injecting into his politics He is a stout prohibitionist. He is calling for retrench- ment in state offices. He wants to do something for the rural schools and to take care of the veterans. And he asks for the proverbial square deal'' for ''bIe business'' as well as little business
 pr. Cross says he will make an aggres- sive campaign against Charles Henderson the democratic nominee. and O. D. Street the republican nominee. He expects to stump the state. and to use the news papers He says he will ''blaze the trail'' for the progressive party in Alabama.
 To be sure. there Is some difference be- tween blazing the trail' and reviewing the troops at the annual encampment al Pickett Springs but the doctor doesn't mind that. Starting without any capital he has made himself one of the most substantial citizens of Gadsden. speaking financially. The same methods may make him a power politically But. although a large number of voters fin Gadsden, Eto- wah county, the Seventh district and we might say. in Alabama. will vote for Dr. Cross for governor because they be- lieve in the man in him. but not in the principles of the party he Is leading in Alabama. in spite of these votes. he will not occupy the executive mansion. His 'handicaps are too great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham. August S.-(7 D. m.) Cloudy and unsettled weather prevails over the southeastern states and portions Of the north Atlantic states. Rainfall has been fairly general from southern Texas to Georgia and Florida, and over the southern Ohio valley. A heavy rain BOG Inches, was reported at Galveston, and Mobile had nearly two inches. The winds are blowing towards depression in the northwest and near the Gulf of Mexico they are controlled by a depression west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
Between these depression

we cannot expect any decided weather change in Alabama Sunday. An unsettled condition will continue and doubtless there will be more showers.
 Temperatures were high today in the middle Missouri Valley states, but mod crate readings prevailed elsewhere, except over the aird southwest. Continued mod crate temperatures somewhat below the seasonal average are indicated for Bir- mingham.
 summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending D. m.. 18th meridian time:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
BABY KILLED
 BY FALLING POLE

Newburyport. Mass. August s.--A 4o- foot flag pole fell into the midst of a large crowd gathered for balloon as- tension here today, killing an 11-months- old baby and seriously injuring it's mother, Mrs Elizabeth Fray, and William B. Squires.
 The balloon swayed against tall pole, which fell against the flagstaff breaking it off three feet from the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
Max Pilzer Jailed

New Orleans, August S.-Max Pilzer. said to be member of bankrupt firm in New York. was sent to jail here today when he failed to furnish ball of s1o.0oO. He was arrested yesterday on warrant issued by federal authorities in New York which charges him with conspiring with two brothers to conceal assets of the bankrupt firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
Weather Forecast

Washington, August s.--Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local thunder showers Sunday and Monday
 Georgia Local thundershowers Sunday and probably Monday
 Tennessee: Unsettled Sunday; probably local thundershowers; Monday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
PERSONAL

J. M. Levine. assistant cashier of Steiner Brothers. left Saturday night for Coden. where he will remain for two weeks on a fishing trip.
 Herbert Steiner received a letter yes terday from his father. B. Steiner, dated Marienbad, Austria, July p. Mir. and Mrs. Steiner are pleasantly quartered there and at the time the letter was writ ten they were not troubled or excited by the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
COTTON PROMISING IN SPITE OF WORK OF BOLI WEEW[ Feature of Week Has Been the Summer School
 for Farmers at
 Auburn

Montgomery, August S.-(Special) )-The latest weekly statement of the state de- partment of agriculture and industries on farming conditions in Alabama calls at tention to the great depression in cot ton prices as a result of the European war and suggests that possibly relief may be given the farmers through the agency of the Southern Cotton congress. which meets next week in Washington.
 The departments r~',-~'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
Assembly tO Auburn

Atlanta. August S.-The general assem- bly, of Georgia today adopted joint resolution providing for adjournment Tuesday in order that the entire mem- bership of the two houses may attend the funeral of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson at Rome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
NEWS FROM SELMIANS IN FOREIGN WAR ZONE
Peter Hansen Sails From Liverpool. Drs. Furniss and kenan Are
 Awaiting Passage

Selma August -(Special)-During the past few days several Selmians who went abroad for the summer and who were in the war zone at the time of the beginning of the European conflict have been heard from The parents and relatives of those Selmans who hare not been heard from are not worried as it is certain they will reach home safely during the next week or two. Among the latest to be heard from is Peter Hansen. a well known cot ton man of the city, who has cabled that he has secured passage on the Teutonic and will arrive in New York shortly and will at once come to Selma. Drs. John N. Furniss and James Kenan, who were in Brussels last Saturday at the beginning of the hostilities, have arrived in London, and will return to New York on the first ship they can secure passage.
 Papers incorporating the Dallas Cotton Gin company have been filed for record in the office of the probate court of Dal- las county. The capital stock of the con cern, which has all been paid in. is placed as being $17,I51
 
 day afternoon performed the ceremony which united in marriage Miss Bessie Jones to Jake Kronenberg, both of this city.
 Maj. D. M. Scott. assistant adjutant general of the Alabama division of the United Confederate veterans, has received official notice from Gen. Harvey E. Jones of the Alabama division. officially notify ing him that the annual reunion of the Alabama United Confederate veterans would be held in Mobile October 22 to 24. large number of veterans from this section of the state are expected to at tend.
 The Selma cotton exchange was formal ly closed Friday afternoon. Since the European war began and the New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges closed as well as the New York stock exchange. the Selma exchange has only been receiving the Chicago market The expense of the leased wire just for this report has been deemed too expensive and Friday it was agreed to close the exchange until the New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges opened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
,LilnANS IOASK
 PENSION CHANGE
Calhoun Veterans Object to Treatment Received Under
 Present Administration

Annston, August s.--(special.) )-Accord- ing to B. G. McClelen, secretary of Camp William H. Forney, which has been in session a Schenck's Sulphur Springs north of here, the veterans passed resolutions just before their adjournment in which they strongly protested against the treat nent they have received under the present administration with reference to the pen sion laws and memoralized the next sit ting legislature for an amendment of the present laws so to guarantee better protection to the veterans and their wid- ows in the mana cement of pensions by the county and state boards All of those who attended the convention from this city have returned home and state that it was one of the best reunions ever held.
 A considerable number of Annstonians have planned to go to Rome, Ga, Tues day to attend the funeral of Mrs Wood- row Wilson. which will be held there in the afternoon.
 Solicitor W. C. Tunstall of Calhoun county has filed papers in the city court of Anniston against Attorney P. F. Whar- ton in reference to whom disbarment pro- ceedines have been instituted by the Call houn County Bar association and favora bly, acted on by the central committee Of the state association. The attorney in ques- ton is accused of pernicious activity in the trial of a hospital merger case here sometime ago, 1t being alleged that he used undue influence on some of the jurors. Fines were imposed on two of the jurors and two physicians interested in the case. against MT. Wharton and a former sheriff of the county.
 
 crop dependence" to the new and richer fields of agricultural wealth and op- portunities that farm diyersification opens up to the Alabama farmer.
 The pending European war has brought us up squarey to a condition through which wholesome lesson should be read. If cotton was not the dominant all absorbing crop of Ala bama and the south. We would today be upon a high line of parity with eith- CT sections of the union which an in ternationale catastrophe does not drive into the necessities and embarrass- ments that make the south today the storm center of legislative attention and national concern"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
TABLE D'HOTE AT
 NEWSPAPER CLUB

The Sunday evening table d'hote din- ners at the Birmingham Newspaper club cafe continue to be very popular with members. Secretary Dameron last night announced the menu and music pro- gramme for the evening as follows:
 Salted Almonds Ripe Olives Celery Hearts Cream of Chicken a la Reine
 Jellied Consomme E,n Tasse Broled Spanish Mackerel
 Maitre D'Hotel
 Julienne Potatoes Roast Young Vermont Turkey.
 Guava Jelly
 Stewed New Corn Asparagus Tips. Drawn Butter Lettuce and Tomato Salad
 French Dressing
 Tutti Fruit Ice Cream
 Assorted Cakes
 Roquefort Cheese
 Toasted Bent Crackers
 Demi Tasse Newspaper club orchestra, Miss Jennie Mann. director. The Castle Walk ....................E Europe Avec Moi? ........................L .Luzenberg By the Beautiful Sea ..............C Carroll
 Miss Kelly. High links .......................... ....Friml The Sleeping Beauty .............. Tobani At Dawning ......................... .Cadnan
 Miss Kelly. Puppchen ......................-... Gubert Faust .......................... Gounod lSduuie ............... ...-..........-. MOOIt
 Miss Kelly. BerceGse tJocelyn) .............. Goddard Jamais Trop ....,..--....-........... Frey Ting-a-Ling Qiigh Jinks) Friml (b) Popular Requests.
 Miss Kelly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
COTTON CONFERENCE
 IS STILL UNCERTAIN

Austin, Tex, August s.-Gov o. B. Col quit said today he has not received enough replies to his call to governors of cotton states to decide whether they will hold cotton conference as his call suggested.
 The call was issued several days ago. MT. Colquitt said If held the conference probably will be in Memphis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09
Earthquake Reported

Washington, August s.--A slight earth quake, beginning at 2:22 D. m., and ending at 3:37 p. m., was recorded on ths Georgetown university seismographs. to' day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09

Papers incorporating the Dallas Cotton Gin company have been filed for record in the office of the probate court of Dal- las county. The capital stock of the con cern, which has all been paid in, is placed as being S17.I5D
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09

A considerable number of Annistonians have planned to go to Rome Ga, Tues day to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wood- row Wilson. which will be held there in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09

Justice of the Peace P. S. Fulford Fri day afternoon performed the ceremony which united in marriage Miss Bessie Jones to Jake Kronenberg, both of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-09

The city commissioners have formally accepted the new automobile fire depart nent for Tuscaloosa and have authorized the payment of the purchase price. $9ooo to the manufacturers.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-05-22

the generations which h ave
gone before them. I love to
dwell on the tender recollections,
the kindred ties, the early affec-
tons, and the touching nara
tives and incidents which mng'e
with all l know of this primitive
family abode. l weep TO think
that none of those who inhabit-
ed it are now among the living,
and if ever | am ashamed of it,
or if ever l fail in affectiona.e
generation for him. who reared
it, and defended it against saw
age violence and destruction.
cherished all the domestic vir-
tues beneath its roof, and
through the fire and blood of.
seven years revolutionary war.
shrunk from no danger, no toll
no sacrifice, to serve his country,
and 10 raise his children to a
condition better than his own.
may my name and the name of
my posterity, be blotted forever
from the memory of mankind"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-05-22
A GOOD NATURED MAN.

In an Omaha church, Sam
Jones shouted. sis there a man
present who has never spoken a
cross word to his wite!' The
silence was becoming oppressive;
every husband looked here and
there; every husband wanted to
get up, but did not dare to.
But the sadness that had posses
sion of Jones' face vanished a
moment later when a round
faced, goodnatured man rose
from his seat. THANK God!"
exclaimed Sam, "there is one
man who never spoke cross
word to his wife, The good
natured man smiled a bland
smile and said: "No sir, l never
did. I'm a bachelor. :" Then he
put on his hat and calmly walk
ed out of the door.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-05-22
DECORATION DAY.

With the approach of Decor
alton or Memorial Day, perhaps
a brief note as to its origin will
be interesting. 1t is, as every
school child knows, a day set a.
pant in the United States for the
decoration of the graves of sol
diers who fought in the Civil
war. The custom originated
before the close of the war when
the women of the south went to
the graves OF the fallen soldiers
and decorated them with wild
flowers: At about the same
time a similar custom arose in
the north, and ON May S, 1868.
General John A. Logan. then
9, m mander in chief of tn e
Grand Amy of the Republic,
fixed May 80 of that year as the
day upon which the graves Of
the soldiers should be strewn
with flowers. Since that time.
though there has been no Fed
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1914-05-22

~
The flood came and the water
has been higher in Kenna than
ever before, but with that our
prices has not raised on our
groceries, Will make YOU
special prices OH bills Of $1,000
and over, Have just unloaded
a car of Rose of Kansas a u d
Wichita's Best -four.
Bring us your eggs and other
produce.
Yours to pleasu,
(ad) Jones & Pirtle.