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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02

start. Boil weevils are reported as more numerous than ever before at this season. Fear Is general of serious damage. Rains have reached almost all of the cotton belt and the plant is now of normal height, good color and thrifty
 Texas: It was not possible to do much farm work during May because of rains. The crop became foul with weeds. Twen- ty-five days of almost perfect weather conditions to about the middle of June, when timely rains fell over a consider able area, have made wonderful im- provement. The plant now Is growing rapidly and showing remarkable vitality. Stands are fairly good, but irregular In size, due to many replantings The crop Is three or four weeks late. probably 30 per cent having come up since June 1, and this late cotton will be more than ordinarily subject to damage from the summer heat, insect pests, or early frosts. | But the crop has a great asset in the amount of subsoil moisture. Boil weevils are in evidence in the central, east and southern districts. but no damage has l yet been reported. The leaf worm had | appeared in the southern part of the state, but is being controlled by the use | of posons Grasshoppers in the western part of the state have done no damage.
 Arkansas: The state has suffered great extremes. The southwestern section was very wet during May and fields got ex- tremely foul with weeds. but consid-
 erable portion has been dry most of May and June. Probably half of the state received bountiful showers in June and the crops there have made splendid prog ress. Stands are irregular, but the plant 1 Is green and thrifty The best condi- tions are in the eastern and southern sec- tions. Where not favored by showers the crop is hardly holding its own. Boil weevils are reported in some of the south- ern sections.
 l Tennessee: The western part of the state has been extremely dry since early
 May. The crop is generally clean and well cultivated.
 Mlssour: The crop is reported as the best In years.
 l Oklahoma: Most of the state was ex- tremely wet during May and fields --ero badly washed Much repanting was nec- essary. Little work toward cleaning the crop was done until early June. and in
 many places weeds and grass had about taken the fields. Because of damage to the sappy plant in cleaning it of grass | and weeds. the desired progress was not
 made in many sections. On an average the crop is two or three weeks late Gen erally. cotton has recovered very mater 1 ially during the month. Fully So per cent of the crop has been chopped out and cleaned (to May 25) and the remain der Is only slightly grassy. Being late, the larger portion of the crop is very small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
First Democratic Postmaster at
 Montgomery in Years

Montgomery, July 1.-(Special.) Glenn T. Fitzpatrick assumed office as postmaster of Montgomery today,T and Is the first democrat to hold the office in many years. He succeeds J. r. Dimmick
 Postmaster Fitzpatrick took over the retiring postmasters stock at the close of the June business. Authority for him to assume charge of the Mont gomery postoffice was received from Washington in d telegram His com mission has not yet been received, hav- ing been delayed in transit.
 E. Another government official to aual- fly today was McD Cain. who several weeks ago was appointed marshal for the middle district of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
JEWELS ARE TAKEN
 FROM CORNER STONE

Montgomery. July 1.--(special.) ) Sacred documents and jewels were re- moved by robbers from the corner stone of the new Temple of Agudath Israel, which is under construction In this city. The corner stone, which had been laid with Masonic honors and sealed, was broken open.
 Among the articles placed in the corner stone were a Hebrew Bible, Ma sonic emblems and other sacred docu- ments. The corner stone was laid sev- eral days ago.
 Robert S. Teague had placed Ma sonic manual In the corner stone, and the return of the manual to him from an unknown source lead to the dis covery of the burglary. The police have been unable to obtain any trace of the guilty persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
TRUST LEGISLATION
 TO BE PUT THROUGH
 AT PRESENT SESSION
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NCOmtlnueu IrOm I-uEe Onep by August 20, or the first of septem- ber
 The resolution says:
 Resolved, That the conference of democratic senators, after due consid- eration, hereby declares that the pres ent session of Congress should not ad- journ until at least the following bills now pending in the Senate have been finally disposed of"
 Explanatory Clause
 It names the trade commission. the railroad securities and the Clayton antitrust bills as the measures to be included. The explanatory clause att tached to the resolution reads:
 "The resolution hereinbefore adopted is intended merely as an expression of the purpose of the majority party in reference to adjournment" The conference tonight was harmonious. Several senators expressed dissatisfaction with provisions in some of the bills, but 1t was made clear no one was bound to vote for any particular bill. The only indication that there was a marked di- vision of sentiment came when the clause was proposed explaining that the reso- lution refers to adjournment. It was adopted IT to IS, its friends declaring it was offered to make plain the inten- tion to act on trust legislation and with out binding anyone to a particular form. There was general discussion as to whether the resolution should include language declaring the bills to be party measures, but 1t was decided to leave this question for further conferences. Originally 1t was intended that the reso- lution declare that the Congress stay Gntil the passage" of the bills, but this was changed to read disposal" The ar gument for this change was that passage might be taken to mean the three House bills must be the ones to receive Senate approval and disposal" would leave senators to do as they pleased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02

dancing set in compliment to the young ladies. The chaperones for the occasion are: Dr. and Mrs. Carter, Dr and Mrs. Grout. Dr. and Mrs. Lewis, Dr. and Mrs. Tucker Dr. and Mrs Woodruff, Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Donald Dr. and Mrs. T. I. Conwell, MT and Mrs. Sam Lefkovits, MT. and Mrs. Morris Green, MT. and Mrs. Hollingsworth. MT and Mrs. Lacy Edmundson. MT. and Mrs. Hugh Leop- ard, Mrs. Cora Handy. MT. and Mrs. w. P. Golson MT. and Mrs. L. D. Mccul- lom, MT. and Mrs. c. E. Rodenbers MT. and Mrs. A. c. Mitchell. MT. and Mrs. Gardner, MT and Mrs. George Pegram, MT. and Mrs. E. A. Little, MT. and Mrs. Joe Wiles, pr. and Mrs. R. T. Smith, MT. and Mrs. Crum, MT and Mrs. Gray Huffman, MT. and Mrs. Cecil Cowan. MT. and Mrs. Fielder, MT. and Mrs Ben Hous- ton MT. and Mrs. R. E. Burke, Mir and Mrs Mack Clay. MT. and Mrs. Jack Clay, MT. and Mrs. George Shaw, MT. and Mrs. Moss, Mir and Mrs. Harold Rogers, MT and Mrs. Unzcker, Mrs. W. l.. Rush and others.
 The checking list includes the follow ing: Miss Virginia Mitchell. Miss Eliz- abeth Mitchell, Miss Grace Judson, Miss Ethel Adams, Miss Helen Wilson, Miss Emma Gum, Miss Pauline Kirkpatrick, Miss Louise Mims, Miss Madge Mims Miss Margaret Lewis, Miss Helen Houp- pert. Miss Kathleen Cahll, Miss Lillian cnfili, 1aiss Kfof sc-et- -parrss,~ lMies Ruth Kimbrell. Miss Margaret Raymond, Miss Lucille Fielder. Miss Dora Barr, Miss Zena Lefkovits, Miss Rosalfe Goldberg Miss Blanche Smithson. Miss Ruby Smithson, Miss Carrie Belle Smithson Miss Beck Jessel. Miss Ida Kar:us, Miss Lucia Bruns, Miss Rosebud McWilliams Miss Ethel Gillen, Miss Berney iillen Miss Lucy Knox, Miss Maude Bailey Miss Nettie Bailey, Miss Ruby Bailey Miss Minnie Jackson. Miss Frances Co burn, Miss Corrinne Goldberg, Mss Leah Schwabacher. Miss Mildred Jaffe and Miss Gretchen Freeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
ALABAMA CROP IS
 MOST FAVORED IN
 BIG COTTON BELT
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(COnt1nue0 from Page OneD Florida: The stands are very good in the eastern counties. but not so good in the western part of the state. The plant is little small for this date (June 25), but is fruiting fairly well.
 Alabama Best Favored Alabama: This state is the best favored of any in the main cotton belt. The fields are generally as well cultivated as a garden. As rule the plants are below the normal in size, but are stocky; short jointed and full of fruit. Weevils have not yet reached the heavy producing territory.
 Mississippi: The month of May was dry and cotton received a very favorable start. Cultivation Is generally very sat- isfactory. almost perfect over much of the state and the small plant hot wealth CT, and dust mulches have been valuable in combating the boil weevil, which Is present in at least 70 per cent of the area Nevertheless the threat of damage from the boil weevil Is very serious probably the most serious in the states history.
 Louisiana: Local showers during the month helped conditions in many places but the long drought over much of the northern part of the state has retarded growth of the plant, which had . late
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02

unique demonstration Of unique machine was given yesterday morning in front of the city hall by H. B. Hodges, manager of the Highland Garage company when he exhibited the big three wheeled tractor the company is trying to sell the city for the fire department.
 Chief A. Y. Bennett of the fire de- partment stated after the demonstra- tion that he was greatly pleased with the new tractor but he declined to say whether or not he would recommend to the commissioners the purchase of this machine. Chief Bennett however, seemed to think 1t was entirely satis- factory in every way. Several other companies have bid on the contract to furnish the tractor for the depart ment, but it is stated that it is prob able the one seen yesterday will be the only one demonstrated here.
 MT Hodges removed the front trucks of the big aerial ladder of the fire de- partment and clamped the front springs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
Poque Allowed Bond

! Dadeville, July 1.--(Special.)-At a preliminary hearing before Judge sor- rell, John PoEue, who shot and killed his wife and J. A. Wilson June 1s, was allowed bond in the sum of 95000 In each of the two cases.
 The trial started Monday morning. About 70 witnesses wererxamined and the lawyers for the defense and for the state took the case for argument Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

'"ro Save One Girl' discloses to what lengths politicians will go in order to accomplish their ends and sway legis- lation. The story Is of the efforts of the grafters to "get" a young member of the legislature and make him vote their way. Instead they only assist him in getting a wife. The act is the headliner and one of the several ex- ce1lent features at the Lyric this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02

the hose wagons and one each for all Of the steam engines, 1t being planned to do away with the horses in the de- partment altogether. MT. Hodges states that his tractor is now being used in Pittsburg, Springfield, Mass; New York and many other cities. It Is manufac- tured by the Knox Automobile com- pany of Springfield. Mass.
 A large crowd viewed the demon- stration yesterday. The commissioners looked on from the windows of their offices on the second floor. MT. Hodges stated yesterday that the day before he had run up the Twenty first street hill, had come down and then backed up the hill with the aerial truck and the tractor. This is probably the steep est hill In the city.
 The announcement of the complete motorization of the fire department was made by Chief Bennett and the commissioners a couple of months ago, but this Is the first machine to arrive on the scene which will work to that end. Chief Bennett states that the city will probably close deal for tractors In the next couple of weeks, and when this Is done the horses will pass from the local department probably forever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
Ulrich Duvivier Recalled

Washington, July 1.-Ulrich DuvivIer minister from Haiti, informed Secretary Bryan today that he had been recalled and that he would be succeeded by Solon Menos, whom he replaced at Washington in 1913. The retiring minister probably will be transferred to some post abroad. He expects to leave Washington within few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
HOT WEATHER
 SKIN TROUBLES
Resinol Clears Them Away Easily

ResinOl Clears Them Away Easily
 With hot weather comes the worst skin suffering for some folks Eczema, hives. heat-rash, insecticides. poison oak Or ivy. sunburn, chafing and a dozen other. troubles make life un- -endurable But YOU needn't worry That soothing, antiseptic Resinol Oint- ment stops itching and burning instant ly, allays inflammation and soon re- stores the skin to perfect health. even in severe. stubborn cases. Doctors have prescribed Resinol Ointment for 1S years
 Resfnoi Soap used regularly for the toilet and bath usually PREVENTS skin troubles. Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap are sold by all druggists For trial. free. write to Dept. 26-R Resipol Chemical Co.,. Baltimore. Md.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
BOARD OF MEDICAL
 EXAMINERS TO MEET

Montgomery, July 1.--tspecial.)-T state board of medical examiners will meet in Montgomery on July IA for the purpose of examining persons desiring to practice medicine in Alabama. The examinations will continue four days.
 The state board of public health will meet with the board of medical exam iners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
HEAT REGISTRATION
 IN HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, July 1.--(Special )--One prostration from the extreme heat the first known here in many years. oc- cured today. The victim was a man named Johnson of Dallas He was picked up unconscious on Meridian street. He Is in a serious condition at the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
Working Out Educational Problems

To the Editor of The Age Herald
 The announcement in your paper of June 2S of a real trades school for boys, and the state appropriation of $50,0OO for It's promotion, Is a matter of great in- terest to teachers and other friends of ed- ucation throughout the state. To one who has been 0 close observer of educational conditions In the south for the space of a generation, the establishment of this school of trades and industry is a most gratifying indication.
 It shows, first, that Alabama Is still working out her school problems on her own initiative and in relation to her own needs, that her schools, instead of being fois1ed upon her from without are alwayA established in response to actual. definite needs. It shows, also that the intensive work carried on for so long by separate schools and individual teach CTS is beginning to bear fruit In exten- sive work by the state.
 With Alabama's handicap of place at the bottom of the list educationally, while as a matter of fact she is contributing of her own resources more largely than almost any other state, she possesses a wealth of enthusiasm, energy, idealism and faith in her own people that cannot be measured in dollars and cents. These constitute her most valuable asset. These are the factors that have contributed most to her educational development in the past, and that will in the future through the medium of the Ragland school and others of it's kind that are sure to fol low its establishment, place industrialism on higher plane by training Alabama boys to a higher standard of efficiency
 It is safe to predict that within an other generation the states that are now spending lavish sums on experiments IT education will still be floundering in a search for a safe and stable system, while Alabama will be rejoicing in system tried in the crucible of service, the prod uct of the wisdom and forethought of her educational leaders of today.
 l.. T. WALL.
 52e s. Soth street, Birmingham. July l. 1Q1h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
Wood Assumes Command

New York. July Maj. Gen. Leon- ard Wood today assumed command of the eastern department of the army. with headquarters on Governors B Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
LETTERS TO EDITOR
School of Trades and Industry

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 We are delighted to read in your Sun day edition an article by Miss Flora Milner Harrison stating that St. Clair county Is preparing to establish .'school of trades and industry" for the white boys of our state.
 Every teacher who loves Alabama and Alabamas boys will heartily commend this movement in their behalf and will be glad to see the continuation of this long deferred need. Sincerely,
 SADIE KING HERNANDEZ. 1104 North Twenty-sixth street, Birming- ham, Ala, June 29 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02

On Sunday evening revival services Will begin at the Morgan Methodist church The pastor, the Rev John T. Nolen will be assisted by the Rev Will fam Neil. of Dora. There will be ser vices every morning at Il o'clock and every evening at o'clock
 A delightful dance will be given Thurs day evening at the pavilion at West lake by number of young men of the
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
Delightful Easter Dance

A delightful Easter dance was given
in the Opera House on Wednesday
evening by the young men of the town.
The usual crowd was in attendance
with number of visitors from nearby
towns.
The hall was prettily trimmed and
the ladies gowns were beautiful.
The Orchestra, the First Infantry of
Wilmington was at its best and gave
twenty numbers with several extras.
The committee on arrangement were
Julian H. Foard, George l. Lockwood,
William Taylor Barnett, Benjamin
Gibbs, Kendall Mcdowell Eugene H..
Shallcross, and James E. Woodall Jr.
The patronesses were Mrs. Dorsey
W. Lewis, Mrs. George Janvier, Mrs.
Willard B. Biggs, Mrs. Francis B.
Watkins, Ars. William B. Wilson,
Mrs. George V. Peverley, Mrs. Clar-
ence E. Pool, Mrs. Howard A. Pool,
Mrs. ]. Frank Biggs, Mrs. Julian H.
Foard and Mrs. John C. Green.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
CHESAPEAKE CITY

Miss Mary H. Cooper visited Balti-
more friends during the Easter holidays.
Mr.. William Slicher, of Baltimore,
is spending this week with his parents
here
Miss Hazel Moore, of Salem N. j., is
the guest of the Misses Edna and Edith
Brown.
Miss Marguerite Loveless, of Will
mington, is visiting her father Captain
George Loveless.
Mrs. Frank Peach, of North East,
has been the guest of her mother Mrs.
Mary Foard. ~
Miss Helen Hayes Windle spent the
Easter holidays with her parents at
West Grove, Pa.
Messrs. Morris and Emory Ewing, of
Iron Hill, visited friends in and near
town on Sunday last.
Mr.. Carroll Bristow, of Baltimore,
visited relatives and friends in town
during the Easter holidays.
Mr.. w Clarence Nowland, of Viii
mington, spent the past weekend with
his mother Mrs. Rosa Nowland.
Mr.. Howard Bishop, of Wilmington,
Del, spent the past weekend at the
home of his father Mr.. E. F. Bishop.
VI. nd Mrs. Jesse Walker, of Phila-
delphia, spent several days last week at
the home of Mrs. A. J. de Coursey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar C. Ellison and
aunt rs. Finn, of near Wilmington,
visited friends and relatives near Middle
town, on Sunday last,
Miss Marion Holland, of Philadelphia,
and Miss Nan Harris Wright, of Mt. St.
Agnes College, visited the latter's
mother mrs. Margaret Wright during
the Easter holidays.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
HER WILL SUSTAINED

The will of Mrs. Elizabeth Williams
was sustained Tuesday by Register Of
Wills Walker, after much contesting
and many legal battles between counsel
in behalf of nephews and nieces of the
deceased. Mrs. Williams residence
was in Middletown up to the time of
her death, January II, 1913 She left
an estate valued at 5000, in which
most of her fortune is left to churches.
Under the will $500 is given to the
Protestant Episcopal Church at Mills
boro, Sussex county. Outside of a
small sum given to a number of relatives
the remaining estate of about $40, coo lis
given to the trustees of the Protestant
Episcopal Diocese of Delaware to hold
in trust, the income TO be applied in the
following manner: Two-t thirds of the in
come is given to the missionary churches
in the diocese, according to the number
in existance at the time of the distribu-
ton. The remaining one-third is given
to the cloirs of the missionary churches.
The part to be assigned to such choirs is
to be divided equally among active mem
bers. The trustees are given the privi-
lege to decide and regulate all details in
any way relating to the bequest to the
churches.
The executors named in the will are
as follows: Thomas Davis, George F.
Wilson, Henry L. Davis and William G.
Lockwood.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
PORT PENN

Mrs. E. D. Yearsley is spending a
week with Harry Webb and wife near
town.
Joseph Denny and wife entertained
over Sunday their son William, of New
Castle.
Mrs. Charles McMunn spent one day
last week with her sister Mrs. Harry
Heal, in Delaware City.
Mrs. A. Cordery has returned to
Augustine Beach after spending the
winter in Wilmington.
Mrs. Emily Yearsley has gone for an
indefinite stay with her son Harry NC
Nelly and wife, at Browns Mills, N. j.
The repairs and painting of the M. E.
church were begun on Monday. The
pastor Rev. Vannote is giving his SER
vices, and hopes to have enough volun-
teers to complete the job in short time.
Mrs. D. ]. Givan is visiting her
mother Mrs. A. Eaton. Mrs. Givan will
leave in a few days for Princess Anne,
Md, where her husband Rev. D. J.
Givan has been appointed for the year.
An elaborate Easter program was
rendered in the NJ. E. Church, Sunday
evening. The church was decorated
with daffodils, hydrangeas and lilies,
and the lily drill among the flowers was
a pretty sight and the songs and recita-
tions were all in accordance with the
day.
Middletown transcript., 1914-04-18
Meeting Of Executive Board

A meeting of the Executive Board of
the Delaware State Federation of
Women's Clubs was held in the Club
room on Thursday. Luncheon was SER
we'd the visitors at the home of Mrs.
George F. Brady near town.
The officers of the Federation pres
ent were: Mrs. S. J. Reynolds, Presi-
dent, Smyrna; Mrs. A. T. Neale, New
ark; YRS. C. A. Hastings, Laurel; Miss
Anna D. Hough, Smyrna; Mrs. Madi-
son Willin, Seatord; Mrs. C. C. Fu.-
ton, Dover; Mrs. Refaynder, Harring-
ton; Mrs. Reynolds, FELTON,; Mrs.
George NAPLES, Milton; Miss Eliza c..
Green, Middletown; Mrs. o. V. Wooten,
Laurel; Mrs. R. J. Lindale, Wyoming;
Mrs Harry Hayward, Newark; Mrs.
Watson, Dover; Miss Mary Hutchin
Middletown; Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Robin
son, Mrs. Jones, Miss Bissel all of Will
mington, Mrs. C. W. Robinson of Clay
mont.