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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
CONVICT LEAPS FROM
 FAST 1. & N. TRAIN
Negro Jumps Through Win dow of Limited In Bald
 win, Making Escape

Bay Minette August 16-tSpeeial)- -Sher- if o. B. Richerson of this county re- eeived notice from sheriff who was passing through this place on No. f of the Louisville and Nashville railroad yes terday afternoon to the effect that Il ne- gro prisoner who was being taken to q convict camp had jumped out of the car
 fss~ anout three or four miles from town while the train was running at high speed.
 local sheriff and deputies made nasty trip to the supposed place where the negro jumped but failed to find any trace Of him or any marks that would indicate where he had landed on the ground. It is understood that he was handcuffed and that he should be able to escape is considered little less than miraculous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
District Sunday School Convention

Mountain Creek, August 16.-tSpe- oial)-The district Sunday school con- vention met at Mount Moriah Metho- dist church and we'll arranged pro- gramme was rendered, consisting of addresses by the Rev, Job Reynolds and the Rev. MT. Winkler. After din- ner Correlation of the Home and School' was discussed by ]. R. Kirk patrick. w. H. Shaw, the district pres ident. and Miss Odio Harsley had the necessary arrangements perfected for entertaining the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Resumes Work for College

Admission, August 16-(Special)-Dr. E D. McDougall president of the Alabama Presbyterian college, who has been spend- ing a few days at home in conference with Dean White, who has been looking after the local interests of the school this summer, has again entered upon a canvass of Alabama and contiguous states in the interest of the big Presbyterian which it is hoped to build here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
To Talk On China

Anniston, August 16.-(Special )-The Rev. Dr. Joseph Whiteside. who recently returned from China. will deliver a lec- ture at the First Presbyterian church Monday afternoon. Dr. Whiteside teaches in Soochow university and is very con versant with Chinese life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Enpapement Announced

clanton, August -(speciaL)-On September 10 Grady Reynolds one of the most popular young men in Chill ton county. is to be married to Miss Estella Morgan, the young daughter of Mrs. Lillie Mae Morgan. Cards an- nouncing the event are being sent out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Treasury Statement

Washington. August 1S.--The condi- tion of the United States treasury at the beginning of business yesterday was:
 Net balance in general fund. s132,- 5S7,254
 Total receipts Friday, s1,s21.153
 Total payments Friday, $3,965 459. {,
 The deficit this fiscal year is s6,- 494,52S against a deficit of s11, 1,105,- 557 last year exclusive of Panama canal and public debt transactions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
Will Resume Economic Work

Thorsby August 16.-(SpeciaL)--J. Sterling Moran of the rural organiza- tion serviee and stationed at this place. has returned from an official trip to Washington and says that he will resume economic work in this section and remain here for another year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
IInion Service Held

Annistcn. August 16.-(Special. .)-Dr. W. F. Marlborough, pastor of Parker Me morial church, preached at the First Methodist church Sunday evening, the First Presbyterian and the Baptist con- gregations attending the service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 AROUND EUFAULA
Water and Light Offices Now In Courthouse-Large Lumber
 Deal at KnOwlton

Eufaula, August I6-tSpecial) )-The transfer of the offices of the water and light department of the city was made yesterday from the Weedon-Dent block on Euraula street to the court house. where the city's quarters have been fit- ted up especially to meet the needs of the department.
 Leemhius & Wilson, d firm of Kanka- kee, H., has recently purchased a large lumber plant from Fred Thornton. at Knowlton. They are making speeialtv of saving hickory. as their entire output of this hard wood has been taken by a well-known Chicago mail order house.
 Many sportsmen have already taken advantage of the hunting season for doves, which began August 1. They have returned with full bags and renort the woods and fields to be full of game. and that there will be fine sport during the open season, from NovSmber 1 to March 1.
 One of the hardest foN-ht races in Quitman for political office will be de- cided in the primaries Wednesday be- tween w T. Oliver ". A. Hin and Dr. B. F. Jackson, all candidates for the state legislature. The office is now held DIV MT Oliver. and the race is said 10 lie between him and MT. Hill
 A, M Bloom, a weli-known citizen of Louisville, Ky, has come to Eufaula to make his home with his children here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-17

A. M. Bloom, a welI-known citizen or Louisville, Ky, has come to Eufaula tn make his home with his children here
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-23

Fred J. Whitman, who was connect
ed with the Plant Rubber Co. for
eight years, is back on the road for
that concern. Mr. T Willman's work
lasts eight months and he has one of
the best positions with that concern,
besides that he's regarded as one of
the banner statesmen. IT, .4y
We owe H. H. Hovda an apology for
an error made in his advertisement
last week. The printer made Mr.. How.
da claim to be the greatest eye spec
ialist in the world, whereas what he
actually did say was that his system
was that practiced by the greatest eye
specialists in the world. ~
L. A. Trudell returned Sunday from
Plentywood, Mont, where he has beer
looking after his farm, the homestead
left by his brother, Peter, who died ir
1907. Mr.. Trudell will soon receive
patent to the land. He reports that
seeding is well under way in Montans
and that the rain last week extended
west only as far as Stanley.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-23

Concerning the Band Reorganization.
!. A number of Minot's musicians met
at the Association rooms Monday ev-
ening and talked over the proposition
Of recognizing the Metropolitan
band. Cap. Aaker was selected to go
with committee from the Associa-
ton before the city commission to as
certain what assistance could be Civ
en- by the city in case of the re-organ-
ization. If B. w. Halsey, who is now
located at Great Falls, Mont, could be
induced to return and lead the band,
it is certain to be, success, providing
it receives the proper financial back
ing. The musicians feel that they
cannot afford to give their time with
out the proper remuneration. Minot
needs band.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-23
Local and Personal

DR.. Sarchet will build a good-sized
hospital at New England.
Many are making gardens this
week, planting sweet peas and other
flowers.
Twin sons were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Knute Lunden at st. Joseph's
hospital Sunday.
The publishers of the state will soon
receive copy for the annual grist Of
insurance statements.
Arrangements are being made to
purchase large pipe organ for the
Presbyterian church.
Excavation was started this week
for a palatial residence that Geo. A.
MCGEE is building on the south hill.
]. M. Smith, foreman Of the Donny-
brook Courier, came down Tuesday to
gaze at the sky-scrapers and other
things.
James johnson went to Fargo Mon
day afternoon to attend meeting of
the Grand Masonic Lodge of North
Dakota.
Jack Callahan of Donnybrook is
having fine success with his hogs. He
now has hundred young pigs that
are doing nicely.
Pres. A. G. Crane and Secretary De-
vine left for Mayville Tuesday where
they are attending the meeting Of the
state Normal board.
Mrs. R. w. Duvall is at Battle Creek,
Mich, where she is receiving treat
ment. It is possible that she will have
to submit to an operation for gall
stones.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-23
Citation In Heirship.

Citation In Ae1rsh1Q.
State Of North Dakota, County of Ward,
In the Matter Of the Estate of Minnie
Baumgaertner, Deceased:
Fred j. Baumgaertner, Petitioner,
Ethel Baumgaertner, Evelyn umgaert-
ner by their guardian ad litem, J. u:
McCutcheon, and Erik Ramstad: and
ali other persons unknown claiming
any estate or interest in or lien or en-
cumbrance upon the property, describ-
ed in the petition or AGAINST the estate
The State Of North Dakota and the said
County Court. to the above named Re-
Notwithstanding:
You, and each OF you, are hereby clted
and required to be and appear before the
County Court Of the County Of Ward in
House in the City Of Minot in said Coun-
ty on the 23rd day of May. A., D. 1914.
why the right of succession to the fol-
lowing described real estate Of said de-
sGwt s lot Ssy 81 h9en
blocks twenty three t2sS and twenty
five I25). should not be determined, and
assigns Of decedent. as prayed for in
said petition, absolutely and free and
clear of all debts.
Let SnIS CltdtlOH De personally served
on J: e. McCutcheon, guardian ad Item
for Ethel Baumgaertner and Evelyn
Raumgaertner, minors. and upon Erik
Ramstad, and published in the Ward
County Independent. legal newspaper,
once a week for three successive weeks !:
last publication to be at least 20 days
prior to May 23rd, 1914.
Dated Minot. n. Dak., this 31st day Of
March, A. D. 1914.
WILLIAM MURRAY,
(SEAL) Judge of County Court
J. r. Burke Esq,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Suite S, Temple Court,
Minot, N. Oak. Apr. 16-t3
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-23

We hardly expect to see Editor Par
raft publish this weeks edition Of the
Donnybrook Courier. He is the ex-
cited father Of dandy fine baby boy
born Monday and his nerves are a
trifle unsteady.
H. A. Californian found mammoth
hens egg in his poultry house Sunday
that is z 5-8 inches long and 6 IL
inches around its equator. 1t weighs
8 ounces and would make some ostrich
eggs look small.
Mrs. M. A. Hedine, charged with
grand larceny, was bound over to the
district court this morning under $500.
Judge Burke released her until such
time as her attorney, Mr.. Doherty,
could secure bonds for her.
The publishers have received from
the county auditor schedule for print
ing, which is to be divided equally
among the print shops of the county.
There are several newspaper Offices
that have never done any job printing
for the county. All pay taxes and it is
only fair that the work be proportion
ed equally.
]. D. Eaton, of Williston, who repre-
sents the Emerson Birmingham Co.,
visited Minot Tuesday. Mr.. Eaton
was engaged in the newspaper business
for twelve years, publishing the Dun
seth Herald in the days when his
paper carried more than a page of
final profs. Mr.. Eaton spent consid-
cradle time with the Indians in the
early days and can speak their Ian
guage fuently.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-23

Action of School Board Upheld.
At meeting of quite number Of
the representative citizens held at the
rooms of the Association of Commerce
Monday evening, vote Of confidence
was extended to the school board con-
corning the action they have taken in
letting the contract for the new eight
room building.
C. B. Davis was chairman of the
meeting. Talks were given by Col.
Scarlet, j. L. Skrivseth and others,
upholding the school board.
1t was shown conclusively that the
new building is needed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-23
'Kernel" Brewer on the Mount.

"Kernel" Brewer of Fargo, secre-
tary of the game board, visited Minot
Saturday, accompanying members of
the board here for an imp6r taht meet
ing. The Independent acknowledges a
pleasant half hours visit with the gen
ial Brewer, who was in a reminiscent
mood. He told us that he had just
taken a walk up on the south hill
where he got a magnificent view Of
our city. This reminded him that it
had been just 81 years since he was
on the hill last. That was during q
visit to Minot when Colonel Plummer
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-23
Lieut.. Governor, D. r. Jones, Wah-

!, Lieut.. Governor, D. r. Jones, Wah-
peton.
Atty. General, Dorr Carroll, Minot.
Commissioner of Agriculture and
Labor, Carl Kline, Washburn.
Treasurer, 0. o. Mikelson, Wahpe-
ton.
Railroad Commissioners-O. L. En-
gen, Fargo; M. P. Johnson, Donny-
brook and D. P. Nelson, Glen Ullen.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-23

was receiver of the landoffice and T.
E. DISCARD was register. In those
DAYS Minot was but a small village
and Mr.. Brewer could hardly conceive
the transformation that had taken
place.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-23

Herman Gordon, formerly q oeedsn
oroe., now ef the Plymouth -clethsn0
House, cordially invites HE cd
friends e esli. opsra Houeo Sleek.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-23
Prosressiyes Name state Ticket.

\ TFOHEEHsIVeB NHWe otdtc IIVhcs'
The Progressive party will put q
complete state ticket Sin the field
Among the candidates selected so far
to run are the following:
! U. S. Senator, A. M. Christensen,
Towner.
Governor, H. H. Aaker, Fargo.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-04-23
GUARANTEED
OPTICAL. WORK

1T DON'T PAY to patronize travelling op.
ticians for the following reasons:
qTHEY CHARGE HIGHER:PRICES than we
d. and should your glasses require a change
you have to wait six months or even year be-
for the Traveller" returns
g This store offers you the best optical service
it is able to get in western North. Dakota.
Our optical work is done by the proprietor him.
self, who is a registered. graduate optican..of
ample experience.
g When you have your eyes tested:by our Mr..
Winters you get the benefit Of his expert knovl-
edge, and it don't cost you more than about one
half as much as the "fly-by-nght" optician
would charge you. If any adjustment should
become necessary, you know where We can be
found, and you also know that We are reliable
concern
give do all kinds of optical work, such. as
testing the eyes for glasses, replacing broken
lenses and frames and We do all kinds of frame
repairing too.
We are G. N. Inspectors
g If your watch needs repairing bring it to us.
We are watch inspectors for the G. N Ry at
this point, which is evidence of our high class
service in this department. When you have
your watch repaired by us you can feel certain
that it will keep correct time.
9 Our prices are always reasonable for first
class guaranteed work and we solicit your pat
ronage.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-22
o 10000
o PENDLETON NEWS o

o o o o o o o o o O o o O
MI. and Mrs. Joe Sitton have re-
turned from Mount Vale where they
have been spending some time.
Miss Elsie Sloan of Clemson was
visiting in town this week.
Mrs. b. Fl. Saddler, who has bean
on the sick list for some time. has
almost recovered.
Rev. w. M. Owens. the pastor of
the Methodist church OF this place.
has just moved into the parsonage.
We feel that all Pendleton will be
mighty pleased with MIR. Owens as
he comes highly recommended as q
pastor and citizen.
The Ladies AID Society of the
Presbyterian church held a called
meeting at tie hone of Mrs. M. N.
Hunter Mopday afternoon.
Mr. Is. cooper, q substitute mail
carrier. Is filling Mr.. Graham's place
for a while.
School closes today for Christmas
holidays. All teachers leave this at
ternoon for their respective homes.
Mr.. T. L. Hanna, principal, goes to
Hendersonville. N c., Miss Hennant
to Ridgeway. Miss Gertrude MaHaf-
fey to Townville, Miss Belle Nc
Cutchen to Remberts and Miss Cole
TO Lynchburg, s. C.
Miss Alice Belle Newton, who Is at
tending Lander College, came home
this week to spend Christmas with
home folks.
Miss Nettie Terrell of Chicora COL
lege comes home today to spend
Christmas holidays with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. julius Aull is on the sick list
at this writing.
Mr.. John Ellis Evans, who ia at
tending medical college at Charleston.
Is spending the holidays with his par
ents.
Mrs. Banks Of Augusta, who has
been boarding at Harris House for
some time for benefit Of her health.
Is improving slowly and thinks Of
going to Asheville soon.
Rev. H. B. FAINT conducted PRAYER
meeting at the Baptist church Thurs
day evening.
All teachers of our school attend
ed teachers meeting at Anderson last
Saturday and report q very interest
Ing and profitable meeting.
Miss Maggie Darlington visited rel
atives n friends in our town last
week.
Only one more week until Christ
mas day. We trust that all NAV have
a pleasant time during the holidays.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-22
Financial

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Such hope as
the financial district may have drawn
from last weeks decision granting
eastern railroads a general freight
rate advance was largely dissipated
today when It became known that the
Pennsylvania Public Service Commits
sion had ordered a drastic reduction
In coal freight rates. While officials
OF the roads professed to regard the
decision as entirely local, speculative
Wall street evidently received 1t in a
less favorable spirit. Reading and
Lehigh Valley shares fell to new low
prices for the present movement.
In the final hour the list showed
further unsettlement and lower prices.
The decline was led by United States
steel, which finally fell to 40 Is or
l 1-8 above its minimum figure.
1t was regarded as significant that
the committee which controls prices
on the exchange deemed it expedient
to establish new low minimum QUOTA
tions for the south,Bn group of reds.
including Atlantic Coast Line, Louis
vflle& Nashville. Seaboard preferred,
and Southern Railway common and
preferred. AS q matter of fact there
mas been NO recent trading in these
stocks. most of which have undergone
dividend r%evisions during the closure
or the exchange and since it's
ing.
During the days business, which
was far below normal. some of the
equipment shares and Bethlehem
steel preferred showed signs of de-
mand at higher prices, but this group
fell back with the entire list at the
close, which was weak.
Much OF the days news was of q
hopeful tenor. Money rates were cas-
Ter. some special 30-day loans made
at 3 1-2 per cent. Exchange on Lon
don fell to its lowest quotation since
last February, on an over-abundance
Of offerings.
Bonds developed a declining ten
dency on exceedingly light offerings.
Total sales; par value, we're s 1,258, 900.
United States coupon Is advanced
1-S per cent ON call.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-22
Cotton Ginnings.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Cotton
ginning up to the period ending De-
cember IL, made q new record ex-
ceeding that established In 1911, the
year OF previous record cotton pro-
auction, by more than zoe, 900 bales,
This was indicated today in the
census bureaus report showing l3.-
vfi,lo3 bales had been ginned prior
TO December Is. In the last two years
approximately so per cent OF the en-
tire crop had been ginned prior to
December IL. Calculating this year's
crop on that l~cis. it would exceed
i6,27O,OOO bales. oklahoma, to Decem-
Der IL. had ginned 1.oeS,o98 bales. or
more than produced there in any year
heretofore. Ginning during the period
amounted to 900. 1882 bales more than
ginned in the same period in n other
year except 1911.
Cummings by States:
Alabama I ,573,lS3; Arkansas S94.-
III; Georgia 2,452.79O; Louisiana
4l5,5S3; Mississippi 1886, O02: North
Carolina 1868; Oklahoma LOGS. 1893:
South Carolina ~1,328.395; &nnessee,
1888; Texas 3,875.144; all others
197, LAG.
Sea Island ginnings by states:
Florida 50;586; Georgia 37,385:
South Carolina 3,517.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-22
o o o o o o o o o o o 0 o o o 0 Q o Q
0 TOwNvILLE NEWS Q

o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o O o o
The Christmas holidays are about
here and the young people are antici-
pating a good time.
The friends. OF julius Marriott OF
Fair Play will be sorry TO learn that
he Is still In O most critical condi-
ton. It will be remembered that Mr..
Marriott was stabbed last week by q
Georgia negro whom he was attempt
Ing to arrest for crime committed in
Georgia.
Mr.. Lawrence Martin of near Far
mer's Store has purchased the farm
known as the Coats place, and will
move to it soon.
Adam Brewer, q negro In Fair Play,
shot and killed himself instantly last
Saturday. 1t Is said that debt was
the cause of this rash act.
Hance Gaines. O negro, was recent
ly arrested and lodged in jail for
shooting Mr.. j. B. Shirley's mail bog.
L.. N. Compton and family of Green
Vile have moved to the old Compton
place near Townville.
Rev. w, B. Hawkins and family
will move to Starr soon.
DR.. w. +. Hunt, who has been ilI
for some time, 10 still confined to An
derson hospital.
notwithstanding the very low price
q right good deal OF cotton is being
sold in this community.
a good many Of the farmers are
taxing advantage Of 1.-The extremely
cold weather killing their future pork.
ers.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-22
New Orleans Cotton

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 21.-After a
decline Of 4 to S points at the opening.
cotton recovered today, worked TO a
net advance of l to 2 points and Clog
ed net unchanged to 3 points up. It
was reported that Germany was a
buyer in the early part OF the day.
The census report on ginning, while
called bearish. had no influence. of inn
portance on the market. Bears said
that 1t confirmed record crop ideas
but the bulls. while they acknowledge
ed this. stated TINT preventing price
levels discounted even the largest
crop ideas entertained.
The export movement was OF fair
proportions and the heavy receipts
important shipping points in the
belt pointed to an increase in the near
future. Several spot points quoted
higher prices and private reports told
OF an increased demand at the ports
because OF difficulty In quick handI-
ing of cotton in the interior ON ac-
count of unfavorable weather.
Spot cotton firm. Sales on the snot
$40. bales; to arrive 1,7i0.
Cotton futures closi1g:,
January 7.15; March 1888: Nav
T.52; July 7.72; October, SOL.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-22
New York Cotton

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-After a some
what irregular morning. the cotton
market became more active and clos
ed firm at a net advance Of 2 to 8
points.
The opening vas steady ut a de-
cline of 6 points to an advance Of one
point and active months held about
8 to 6 points net lower during tue
early trading under local pressure.
The talk around the ring suggest
ed q general feeling that pre-noliday
realizing was likely to cause some re-
action after the advance of last
week. Offerings were readily absorb
ed by houses with European and
western connections and the market
turned firmer during the afternoon,
owing to the continued absence Of
hedge selling. 'a
Some OF the early sellers covered
on the advance which carried the act
I've months some 8 to 9 points higher.
The census report showing 1897
l89 bales ginned to December IS.
against 1927 2S last year and 49,
770.727 in the big crop year of 1911,
appeared to create no fresh sentiment.
Spot cotton quiet; middhng uplands
7.50; sales 1,400 bales.
Cotton futures closed firm.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-22
~Liverpoor Cotton

LIVERPOOL. Dec. 2i.--Cotton, spot,
In fair inquiry. Prices fair. American
middling fair SIS: good middlirg 4.66;
mfdd1ing 4.A2; low middling 3.95:
good ordinary 3.S3; ordinary 2.Ss.
Sales 5000 bales. includin. 6,7OO
American and 1000 for speculation.
and export
Receipts 1000 bales. including a.
500 American.
Fsgtrros closed steady.
May-June 40 Ia: Jniy-August,
as; October-Novembsr 4.39 Ia:
Jannary-Febrnary, 4.a5.