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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18


 the plan into effect. It has been further suggested that the chairman of the state committee in Georgia do likewise. and that the two appoint committees to meet with committees from the Texas and South Carolina legislature. both of which are in session.
 The governor said tonight he has this matter under consideration and stated that the suggestion might be put into effect
 However, the governor will shortly issue another statement on the subject in which he will outline in detail his views of the Bankhead plan and other remedies that have been suggested.
 Favors Wade Plan
 Tt seems to me that practical plan of relief which can be made immediatc- ly available. he said. lis the plan out lined in the press by Festus J. Wade, which l understand has received the approval of the Secretary of the Treas. ury and the federal reserve board
 1f $150,0o0,o00 could be secured, to be used immediately in loans upon cot ton, to the extent of cents a pound, about 5000. 900 bales could be retired from the market. which, with the cot ton that is now being held by those planters. merchants and bankers who do not require financial aid a price somewhat commensurate with the cost of production could be secured for the crop.
 Tine high price of foodstuffs and the realization by the south. for the first time, that cotton is not always a crop, and the unwillingness on the of the banks and merchants to nl.. $; advances in the future, will neeessa : rily eurtail cotton acreage and pro- duction in 1915.
 'I am also confident that some plan which is legal and practical to re- duce cotton acreage and production the ensuing year by legislative enactments may be adopted by the legislatures of the cotton producing states
 There is no reason why Congress should not at once pass d general ware house bill. as well as increase the amount of currency in our national banks, available for loans upon ware house receipts as collateral"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18

The governor declared that he Is seri- ously considering the cotton problem, and indicated that he might call the legislature into extraordinary session. However, he will not do so, as he has repeatedly de- clared, until some practical plan of re- lief has been recommended.
 Ideas Impractical
 'In the serious crisis which now con fronts us it Is to be expected that many visionary and impractical plans of relief will be suggested he said. We should not, however. take counsel of our fears or sympathies, but remember in the wise words of the President, that The remedy must come from the head and not the heart
 Regarding the Bankhead plan for the is- suance of s4O.0o0,oOo of state bonds and further in regard to W. P. G. Harding article in The Age-Herald indorsing that plan, the governor said he is in corre- spondence with both Senator Bankhead and MT. Harding in reference to the mat tes. Senator Bankhead. he said, has asked him to write him fully his criticism of the plan and this the governor will do early next week. He will also write Mir Harding his views of the situation.
 One of tho objections which the gov ernor is believed to have to the Bank head plan. even were it otherwise prac- ticable. is the constitutional inhibition to its becoming effective until three months after it has passed the legisla- ture. This constitutional provision would prevent the ratification of the measure, even were it passed by the legislature inn meoiately. until sometime in February. I. plan that will give immediate relief.
 Suggest Star Chamber
 It has also been suggested to the gov ernor that Gen Bibb Graves, chairman of the state democratic executive committee, call the members of the new legislature together for committee conference, and let the legislature in caucus agree upon some plan. If practical, then the gov ernor could call a special session, and put
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18
GOVERNORS URGE !. CURTA|LMENT OF COTTON ACREAGE
Executives of Southern States Meet in Memphis
 to Discuss Situation. b Approve Loan Fund

t Memphis. October 17.--A plea to tho
 otton production at least 50 per cent
 ind approval of the s15o.ooo,0 ,000 fund
 Icing raised to take care of this year s iurplus cotton was voiced in resolu- @ons adopted at the meeting of gov 1rnors of the southern states here to- lay The conference was called by fov. George w. Hays of Arkansas, but inly four executives appeared in per
 lon. Two others were also represented s'he conference included Governors
 lays of Arkansas, Hall, Louisiana Brewer, Mississippi. and Blease. South Carolina. North Carolina was repre-
 tented by C. w. Poe of the state agri- sultural department, and Tennessee by .tate Senator J. B. Johnsonious of faris-
 ! The resolution as adopted read: Resolved: That we approve the eff
 orts of the bankers and the business 1en of the United States to form tho ,150, 900. 900 syndicate to take care of
 he surplus cotton crop of 1914; that Fe urge our people to curtail the cot
 on crop of 1915 as much as possible Ind not less than 50 per cent We urge federal government and it's afficers the necessity of furnishing all he financial aid possible in the mar seting of this crop.
 We urge that earnest efforts be hade not only to decrease cotton acre. ige but to develop proper marketing facilities for the diversified crops made fecessary by the present conditions. 1 Governor Blease of South Carolina lpposed the resolutions, demandin hat the meeting go on record as favor hg legislation by states providing for
 estriction of cotton acreage. He declared he would go before the louth Carolina legislature and demand luch a law. insisting it was the only means of saving the southern cotton frowers from starvation next yeaS. Two sessions behind closed doors kere held by the state executives, the teneral discussion, 1t was stated. fa- ored an educational campaign as the lest means of securing the desired re- ief in 1915.
 It was proposed to call upon the fed
 ral department of agriculture to CO., operate with the state departments n his effort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18
Cautious Business Man

From the Birmingham (Eng.) Gazette. Dr. Henry Coward tells a story of his early days concerning a quartet which he organized among warehouse workers in northern city.
 He approached a snowman who was visiting the district and suggested to him that a party of singers would be an at- traction to his show
 ''Kin they sing?" asked the snowman.
 Yes very we'll
 Have they dress suits? Thems neces- sary''
 Yes
 "How much will 1t cost for such an en- gagement7"
 Tive shillings each night. I think will do it."
 'T know said the entertainer. but how much will it cost? How many are there In this ere quartet?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18
]. c. Tolson

Gadsden. October I7.-(Specisl.)--J. c. Tolson, 59 years old, died at 6 o'clock this morning at his home on Forest avenue. MT. Tolson was a retired merchant hav- ing conducted shoe store until a few years ago. He was active In city politics, having served several terms as alderman His term as president of the council ex- pired October l. He was prominent in Baptist church circles, and had a wide circle of friends. The funeral will be held at 10:S0 o'clock Monday morning at the home. conducted by Dr. D. I. Purser of the First Baptist church. and burial will be at Forest cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18
Mrs. Martha Dunlap

Mrs Martha Dunlap who lives at 300 Third street, Champaign, H., died sud- denly in Pullman car yesterday morning about 7:so o'clock at Decatur. The re- mains were brought to Birmingham and taken to the undertaking rooms of Shaw & Son. Funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as relatives are com- municated with.
 Mrs. Dunlap was en route from her home to Biloxi, Miss, to spend the win ter. She became suddenly i'll yesterday morning and died before medical assist ance could reach her. She was 55 years of age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18
In Memory of Father

From the National Monthly.
 Jacob and Isaac who had not met fo. many years. were shaking hands when Isaac noticed large diamond pin in his friends tie.
 What fine diamond you have.' e.s. claimed Isaac. ''how much did it costs
 T paid s5spo for 1t" replied Jaeol.
 '1 did not know. you were worth so much money
 Well. you see. when my father aied he left s5000 for a stone to be erected t1 his memory, and this Is the stone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. George Cole

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs George Cole, aged S5 years. who died Friday night at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. Will Chamblee, 2416 Nineteenth avenue. north. were con- ductcd yesterday afternoon at Mount Pinson. Interment followed in Mount Pinson cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18
Mai. J. W. Wright

News has been received in Birming ham of the death of Mai. J. W. Wright in Mariana. Ark. Major Wright for number of years was resident of Birmingham, and has many friends and relatives here. Funeral services over the remains were conducted in Mariana and the remains were sent to Coliim bus Ga. for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18
Mrs. A. B. Bearden

Funeral services over tho remains of Mrs. A. E. Bearden, who died at her late residence at New Mercer, Friday night, will be conducted from the res- idence this afternoon. Interment will follow in Acton cemetery. Mrs. Bearden is survived by her husband and six children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18
Work the Best Insurance

In England the war has brought to poverty large number of persons who were formerly well to do. Their traeedy is the result of calamity that no one could foresee. No parent can be rer- tain that his children may not some day come to poverty. There is no guaraiitee against it, The best insurance is to teach them to work. Probably the best asset any youth can have is the abi V to cultivate the soil. That Is the most permanent and universal of trades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18
Miss Drusilla Pitts

Lyerly, Ga, October 17.--tspecial) Miss Drusilla Pitts. daughter of J. w. Pitts. one of Summerville's oldest mer- chants, died at the home of her parents in summerviile Wednesday morning at 5 O clock. The funeral services were con drcted from the family. residence Thurs day morning at 10 o'clock by the Rev. H. H. Connell, pastor of the Summer vile Baptist church. Interment was In the Summerville cemetery. She Is sur vived by her parents and three sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18
GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA DOES NOT FAVOR THE PLAN
 OF SENATOR BANKHEAD
Says It is to Be Expected That Many Visionary and Imprac tcal Plans of Relief Will Be Suggested -Favors Wade
 Plan Intimates He May Call Extra Session

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18

JOHNS t'rdertals'~s s'c rhon. ioa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18
NOW BUY THAT NEW DINING SUITE DINING FURNITURE CUT DEEP

prices on this good furniture are LOWER But now in this sale for and to raise cash, 20 per cent discount for cash will be made off regular low prices any and every piece of diningroom furniture in our store. Come tomorrow and select your furniture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18

THIS is golden opportunity to buy Fin est Mahogany and Fumed Oak Dining Furniture Gen suite, or the single pieceD
 It has been generally understood that Hood X Wheelers stocks are the largest and best chosen and that Hood X Wheelers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-18

This Chartered oak Re- ception Rocker is exact ly as illustrated. 1t Is ex eeptionally well made light, yet strong and graceful. finished golden. You cannot buy 1t else where under s3.o0. In the cash rnisinr snic at
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-10-09
piles Cured IN s to "A DAYS

Your druggist will refund money II PAzo
OINrMKNr falls to cure any case Of Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Proiruding Files IN TO II days.
The hrst application gives Ease aud Rest. Soc.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-10-09
specifications for Capitol.


Oklahoma City. Ok, Sep. S0.-The
State Capitol Commission is having
specifications prepared for the CON
struction of the state capitol.
The prints will be ready in few
days and Immediately following this
the bids will doubtless be invited for
the building.
While the commission has been
urge dto have the work done by day
labor. it is not considered at all like
ly that this plan will be adopted. 1t
will not if the bids to be asked for
shall be as reasonable as the COM
mission has reason to believe they
win be. II is hoped by the commits
sion to have the work on the con-
Istruction of the superstructure under
way before the holidays. The work
of excavation has been almost com
pleted and the foundation is to be
put in at once. This part of the work
is being done by the commission with
out contract.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-10-09
Normal Reception Held Monday

The faculty of the Southeastern
State Normal gave a reception to the
students of the Normal last Monday
evening and it proved a great sue
cess. The affair began at 5 O'Clock
and those who came were served with
punch upon entering. In the large
reading room there was plenty of
music for those who enjoyed it and
in the game room there were domi-
noes and checkers for those who
liked games, while out on the lawn
there were plenty of seats and chairs
for those who enjoyed the moonlight.
In fact all the students could find
the things they liked best and all
had a real good, get acquainted time
Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Linscheid
presided over the punch bowl.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-10-09

Washington oct. s. Congress-
man Carter. who represents TIE Ard
more district in Congress, and Is now
ranking member OF the House Of
Indian Affairs Committee, has de-
voted much Of his time while a mem
Der Of Congress to Indian. matters.
AS a member Of the joint Congress-
ional Commission, of which Senator
Robson. OF Arkansas. Is Chairman,
he is even now engaged In an investi-
cation Of Indian affairs generally
throughout the United States, and
largely upon the report submitted
by this Commission will depend the
future policy TO be pursued In rela.
tion to Uncle Sans treatment Of his
wards
Congressman Carter has consis-
tently, day in and day out, fought
any further opening OF the rolls OF
the five civilized tribes In Oklahoma
About a year ago he was named as
Chairman of the subcommittee OF the
House Indian Committee to conduct
hearings upon the bill introduced by
Congressman Harrison, of Misslss.
ippi, providing for the enrolment oil
thousands of Mississippians as a
member OF the Choctaw Tribe Of Ok
lahoma. The hearings on this bill
were only concluded week or so age
and no report will be submitted tc
Congress until next winter, but It Is
safe to assume that II the rolls in
Oklahoma are again reopened Il will
have to be over the dead body Of
Charlie Carter He is firm believer
in the fact that the Mississippi Choc'
taws were accorded every opportun-
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-10-09
Injured by Failing Bale.

Quite serious and very painful
accident happende to J. C. Coleman
who lives three miles west of Col
bert on Red River, on Thursday ev-
ening of last week. when he was driv
ing to his home from the Colbert
gin, with two bales Of cotton on his
wagon. The wagon turned over and
he was caught under tho wagon, one
Of the bales falling on him and bruis
ing him up considerably, breaking a
rib or two and nearly dislocating his
left shoulder. The wonder is that
he was not killed outright. His team
took fright at the crash and ran off.
thus pulling the wagon and the cot
ton off of him when he got up and
walked a hundred yards or so to-
ward town. In the meantime the
alarm had been given and some boys
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-10-09
Public Health Department
BY DR. j. c MAHR srArE colnnssIoNER OF HEAITH

passages and 1t has been very nir !
cult to decide which of these germs
caused the cold. 1t seems certain
however, that the pneumonia and in
fluenza germs often cause colds and
that the diphtheria germ may do so.
IT is thought that the pneumo-bac-
cillus, which sometimes causes pneu-
monia. is the most common cause OF
colds.
TO avoid contracting cold per
son should be careful not to borrow
personal articles of one suffering
from cold. He should not handle
the soiled handkerchief or stand near
any one who is coughing without
turning away from him. One suffer
ing from cold should not breathe
in anothers' face or borrow another's
handkerchief, neither should a well
person sleep with one suffering from
a severe cold. One suffering from a
severe cold should be careful and
see that their hands are washed
frequently with soap and water, and
avoid going into crowded rooms as
much as possible. One person in a
crowded hotel lobby, or other large
assembly room, can spread cold
very rapidly, especially il these quar-
ters are poorly ventilated. In fact
the most suitable place to contract
a cold is in an assembly room that is
poorly heated and poorly ventilated
where large crowd has congregated
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-10-09
What Garter Has Done

Iity years ago to affiliate with their
brothers In Oklahoma. They refus-
ed to move West, and now, after a
lapse OF three quarters Of century,
Mr. Carter does not believe the rolls
should be feopened He believes II
would throw the doors of graft wide
open for the plundering OF the Ok
1ahoma Choctaws. Mr. Carter never
misses an opportunity to insist upon
the final distribution of the tribal
funds OF the Five Civilized Tribes.
and wants to see the affairs Of the
Five Civilized Tribes finally wound
up. He has opposed all delays in
the sale Of the surface OF the segre-
gated mineral lands of the Choctaw
Nation, aggregating some 100000
acres, and, II he could do so. he
would tomorrow sell all of the prop
erty of the Choctaws and Chicasaws
and divide the proceeds pro rata
among the members of the two tribes.
Mr.. Carter was instrumental in
having the government purchase the
mine rescue station at McAlester
lOklahoma, and was one of the prime
movers In the plan to consolidate the
two Indian offices at Muskcgee In
the interest OF economy
1t is a reasonably safe bet that
Representative Carter can keep com
ing back to Congress as long as he
may desire. The people of his dis.
trict have displayed rare good taste
in returning him year after year, un'
til today he is the ranking member OF
the powerful Indian Committee ol
the House, and. therefore, is in Q
position to do much for the Redmen
not only in Oklahoma but elsewhere
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-10-09
Community CO. Operation
1oPYRIGHTED FARM AND RANCH HOLLANDS MAGAZINE

II is only human to get into a rut
and do things exactly as our fore
fathers did them. For example. we
have though for centuries that there
was only one way to finish the in
side walls aud partitions of our hous
and other buildings, just as our an
cestors did by plastering, despite the
fact that as soon as the walls settled
great ugly cracks appeared in the
plaster. Then we awoke to. more
modren method until now we have
changed plans that are revolutioniz-
ing building methods.
Great-Uncle David and Great-aunt
Mehitable used to drive an entire
day or more to do their marketing
and shopping They had to do It for
there were no rural telephones tel
egraphs. and rural free deliveries.
parcel post or automobiles to enlarge
their radius both for the purpose OF
purchasing and farming standpoints.
Today It is much differont. The
farmer has the same needs for cloth
ling and the actual necessities of life
as his city brother. but unlike his
forefather he spends less time in go
ing after them In other words II
he docs not care to go to the noun
tain. he requests the mountain to
come to him.
In the first place, the modern farm
er is an up to date Individual. He is
well informed, and in many cases II
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-10-09
Recountins Election Ballots.

Oklahoma City. Ok. Sept. 30
Ballot boxes are being opened by or
der of the courts in number OF
counties in order that the county ell
Iection board may make a count of
the vote cast on state questions at the
last election, August 4.
The work is being done under IN.
structions from the Attorney Gener-
al.
An instance is seen in Muskogee
county where it is reported that four
precincts made no returns on State
questions. There the board asserts
that In two of the precincts no ballots
reached the polling places, and in
the two other polling places the pre-
cinct boar ddid not take the trouble
to count the votes cast. The differ
encs in that county cannot be more
than seventy-five votes and it can
not change the result.
1t Is possible that technical ques-
tion may come up in reference to the
precincts where no ballots we're re-
ceived, to the end that the election
may be invalidated on the ground
that no election was held in such
precincts.
The two referred measures have
been officially proclaimed but the
three initiated measures are awaiting
the result of the courts brought about
by the attorney general.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-10-09
Picture Shows and Foul Air.


Possibly the principal factor in
causing epidemfcs of colds, La Grippe
sore throat and pneumonia is the
present-day moving picture shows,
whore il seems that the principal oh
ject is to obtain the maximum seat
ing capacity in as small space as
possible, and to pay no attention to
the ventilation in the slightest de-
gree.
/ II Is well to avoid one of these
places Of amusement where the odor
Of disinfectapts, deodorants, or a
loud smelling perfume is noticeable.
as this is a confession on the part Of
the management that their place is
poorly ventilated and 1t is neces-
sary to use these means to overcome
the lack of ventilation AMI the
amount Of foul air resulting there
from. 1t is estimated that the air
in one of these theatres will pass
through the lungs of all the people
present every six minutes. It is un-
fortunate that too frequently 1t is the
case that the health and comfort of
the patrons Is only secondary con-
sdieration. While 1T is true munich
palities, by regulations, have to a
slight extent enforced measures for
fire protection, and safety exits, yet
they have overlooked very impor-
tant regulation in falling to provide
for proper ventilation. heating. and
preventing the overcrowding in these
amusement halls. The municipali-
ties should see that these halls are
properly ventilated and SO kept that
the seating capacity be such as to
allow for each occupant the proper
cubic feet of breathing space. They
should prevent the selling of more
tickets than they have seating capa-
city, and prohibit the overcoming OF
lentranoes, aisles and exits. In doing
this they will prevent epidemics OF
colds and La Grippe, may cases OF
pneumonia and tuberculosis. BY Civ.
ing these amusement places the at
tention they should be given they can
prevent many cases of serious eye
troubles and injury to the health oil
the patrons of these institutions
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-10-09

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