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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
NEARLY 400 NEGRO
 TEACHERS ATTEND
Institute for Colored Teachers Is Very Successful-Spelling Contest This
 Afternoon

A, H. Parker, principal of the Negro h. dustrial High school is in charge of the institute for the colored teachers of the county He is assisted by some 12 teach CTS who are competent instructors and who have proved their ability in the lines they are teaching. There are eight de- partments and the plan of giving ln- struction in community organization, vo- cational subjects and spelling, writing, language and reading is being followed. The afternoon is devoted to vocational work and at that time there are classes in sewing. weaving, music, draVing, woodwork and games The class in wood work is composed of 35 to 40 teachers, a number of whom are from the country schools In the class in weaving instruc- ton is given in the making of pine straw baskets. mats from shucks, raffia work and other things. In the department for primary teachers there is an enrolment of about 30.
 Within the last three months the Ala bama teachers reading circle has opened a department for colored teachers. and during the institute beginning has been made for Jefferson county teachers. Col groves 'The Teacher and the School" is studied each day in order that the teach CTS may become interested in taking course ill reading.
 At o'clock each afternoon the teach CTS are addressed on subjects relating to the school. County Superintendent of Ed ucation McNeil spoke on the daily school duties, especially urging promptness and obedience to schedule. J l.. Sibley of the state department of educatio told Of the work being done in different negro schools throughout the state. R. k. Tid- well of the county department talked on "Efficiency." pr. U. G. Mason gave a practical talk on health, in which he em- phasized precautions against tuberculosis and insanitary homes and school rooms. Today pr. Phillips speaks at the closing of the institute.
 This morning at 10sO spelling match will be held. This has been feature of the institutes throughout the state. Stores of the city have given six prizes to be awarded to the most successful con- testants in the spelling match
 Enrolment in the institute stands al S79, the largest number the negro institute of the county has ever enrolled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
INSTITUTE WILL
 ADJOURN TODAY Kindergartens Feature of Yesterdays Session-Gar-
 den Work Shown

Miss Agnes Wilson. supervisor Of structor in the kindergarten depart
 ment of the teachers institute. Last year few of the kindergartens added
 some first grade work for the more ad-
 vanced pupils. in preparation for their
 entrance to the grammar school. This
 year the plan will be adopted in kin
 dergartens throughout the city, and
 much of the work in the kindergarten
 deps -tment of the institute this week
 is 9a this line.
 Miss Loula Bradford. city supervisor
 lessons, and the kindergarten teachers
 have spent several periods in the first
 grade department. Yesterday Miss Lucy
 Dennis gave model reading lesson, in
 which the teachers took the part of
 pupils Miss Dennis used number Of
 large pictures of animals, as they are pictured in the first reader. Her pres
 entation of this lesson was especially interesting and capable.
 Miss Leah schwabacher Kindergarten teacher at Elyton, talked on the work done in her Kindergarten and based On the school garden. She showed an at tractive garden book compiled by the children, in which almost all of their little studies had been combined. George c. Weathersbee, city super visor of school gardens. gave a period to that subject in the kindergarten de- partment, and several of the teachers will begin fall gardens.
 D. M. Anthony, recently apointed su- pervisor of writing in the city schools, spoke on that subject.
 Yesterday morning the kindergarten teachers practiced games in the gym nasium, and story telling is another feature of their work.
 Miss Wilson is the moving spirit of the kindergartens. She has arranged their we'll rounded course. and she Is adjusting the introduction of first grade work. Her department is always a satisfactory section of the annual in- stitute.g .
 The institute closes today at noon, when certificates of attendance will be issued. Four clerks are at work o'l the enrolment sheet for the state de- partment It is compiled from the en- rollment sheets of the individual teachers, and shows the number Of cer . tificates of each grade, the number or months each teacher has taught Tn elementary or in high school, the nuni- Der teaching manual training, sewing, cooking, and agriculture. It gives the
 number of professional books and magazines owned or read. and member ship in the reading circle of Alabama teachers and the Alabama Educational association. It shows the education ana
 the professional training of each' m cluding all school attendance from ru. ral elementary schools to college graduation and professional training in educational departments of universities
 This is compiled this year in each county institute and is the first really complete educational statistics that Alabama has ever had in regard to her teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
COMMERCE BASIS
 FORMODERN WARS
Letter of Germany Touches On Possibility of Amer
 ica Getting Involved

Washington, September 17.-(SpecialD Indirect indorsement of Representative Hobson's plan for an international or ganization to administer justice between nations was received today by Representa- tive Mitchell of Massachusetts from Rog- CT ". Babson of Boston. who recently returned from Germany after a confer ence on the subject with high officials Of that country. MT. Basson originally had advocated an internationa. census institute, to collect and standaroize growth statistics in various nations, but now his idez goes further.
 As the professed result of his inter- views with German dignitaries. MT. Bab- son says he learned that peace and dis armament are impossible under present conditions and that ''the German Elm peror is not in favor of The Hague trib- unaf' as at present conducted MT. Bab- son does believe, however, that the Elm peror would favor .'an international peace congress"
 Such an organization, he explains, as he seems it from his conferences abroad, should do constructive work and enact legisla ton on international subjects" The trade rivalry, he ayers, is at the bottom of all present-day wars, and he believes this can and should be so adjusted as to preclude resort to arms in the future. And that even the United States Is threatened with war in the future is Hhe opinion of an American once high in the consular service, but now in Ger many. where he is close to high officials through the marriage of his daughter to nohleman of high rank. In a letter just received by the correspondent of The Herald this man says:
 Japan, the tool of England, notified the German government that it would seize Kiauchau; this is the first move of Eng land and Japan to control the Pacific The next move will be for Hawaii and the Philippines unless our administration stiff fen its backbone to the utmost. England never will permit any country to equal it in naval strength nor in the things she now controls, and if the United States enter the competition England will urge Japan to get after us like she did with Russia, and as England now is doing with Russia and France to weaken the pros porous and advancing Germany"
 Although this view is advanced by a man prejudiced in favor of Germany, it is shared by several well informed mem bers of the House to whom it has been read
 But" say men like Representative Hobson and half a dozen others, If we should voice this view we would be de- rided and held up to scorn and ridicule. .
 There is no doubt, however, that many statesmen have been moved by the war in Europe to study more deeply the pos sibiity of trouble for the United States, and the cry of ''jngoism'' is not heard so frequently in discussion of this sub ject. c. E. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
Seuing Machine Dept. 3rd Foo,
All Departments in Fall Array

safety first proposition the officials of the club, as well as the members, be- lieve that the price now prevailing is exceedingly attractive and as the move ment means so much for the south the purchase was determined upon.
 In addition to the progressive step by the Newspaper club, it was announced yesterday by Bradley J. Saunders local manager of the Hudson Automobile com- pany. that the manufacturers of that car had instructed him to buy five bales of cotton at 10 cents per pound and store the cotton until the European war was over or until the price was generally recognized in commercial circles as a fair and equitable price. In addition to advising MT. Saunders to this effect the Hudson company, which selds automo- piles all over this country, has advised it's southern agents and sub-dealers to buy a bale of cotton at the prevailing price of 10 cents and store until the mar ket is better. This will result in the Hudson company investing several thou sand dollars in cotton in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
BROWN ATTENDING INSURANCE MEETING Secretary of State in Ashe- vile, N. C., at Convention
 of Fire Commissioners

Asheville. N. C., September 17.-(Spe- cial )-Cyrus B. Brown, secretary of state and insurance commissioner of Alabama, is now in Asheville attending the annual convention of the National Association of Fire Commissioners. State officiols are here from 45 states. There are also a large number of big insurance company officials attending the meeting, which will continue throughout the week.
 Holding that the question was not suitable one for discussion before such convention, the commissioners re- fused to indorse the buy Dale of-cot- ton movement. It was presented fr1m New Orleans, but later withdrawn with out prejudice. The present convention Is one of the largest ever held by the insurance commissioners of sevarl states. Meetings are being held at Grove Park inn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
WILSON AND GREGORY ASKED TO PASS UPON
 TRUST BILL FEATURE

Washington, September T.-President Wilson and Attorney General Gregory have been asked to pass on features of the report on the Clayton antitrust bill being prepared by Senate and House con ferees The conference has agreed on all the main points at issue, including sec tions of the bill modifying the laws re- lating to injunction proceedings and con tempt cases. Some changes suggested to libefalize court procedure have been sub mitted to the President and the Attorney General for approval. The committee ex- pected to conclude its deliberations to- day. but deferred final action until the Attorney General is satisfied with pro- posals suggested.
 Most of the principles of the Clayton bill to supplement the antitrust law have been retained. One section rewritten relates to prohibition of exclusive contracts. Pro- hibition of price discrimination, which the Senate struck from the House bill has been restored, although specific penal ties have been stocken out. Sections re- stricting holding companies and interlock- ing directorates have been retained with slight amendment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
TRAFFIC TIED UP ON
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY
No. | Passenger Is Derailed Early Thursday in Gle
 burne-NO One Killed

Anniston, September 17.-(Special.) 1.-The Southern passenger train No. Il. en route from Atlanta to Birmingham, was wrecked between Muscadine and Ed wardsville early Thursday morning and was delayed for about seven hours in the woods The tender jumped the track while going with considerable speed, car rying with it the baggage cs4 and the first coach No one was seriously injured, but the track was torn up for some dis tance.
 When he returned to this city this week from Sanford, State Convict Inspector l.. F. Greer brought with him a two-foot knife that had been made by Will Me Guffn. sent up from this county for mur- der of Patrolrnan Cunningham, from an ir a machine shop at that place. McGunin also had in his possession a ..---esihp1e smith & Wesson revolver, equipped with steel bullets. carbolic acid and suit of citizens clothes. He had planned an escape, but has been returned to the mines near Birmingham instead.
 Dean White of the Alabama Presby- terian college stated on the opening of the college Wednesday morning that in- dications pointed to an increase of about % per cent in the enrolment over last year. Students have continued to come in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
HOLD COTTON SEED
 FOR S2O PER BALE
Mississippi Farmers Union AdjOurns In JacksOn-Of-
 fices Re-established

Jackson, Miss, September I7.-(Special) ] The state convention of the Farmers union adjourned this afternoon after a two-day session, during which a great deal of important legislation was demand cd and numerous interesting resolutions were adopted, showing very conclusively that those delegates here do not take much stock In the charges made in some quarters that the union is dead and its day of usefulness at an end.
 Important offices that were abolished a year or two ago have been re-estab- lished. H. ". Bradshaw of Rankin coun- and instructed to get busy rebuilding the union membership and enthusing new life into county organizations.
 The office of state business agent was also re-esta blished, but no selection was made, that being left to the executive committee. In former years this was a most important office and did a world of business, IS the agent bought in whole sale lots for the members.
 A resolution offered by MT. Wentworth of Holmes county was adopted declaring l no cotton Seeu VIII De SOlu lo1 ltSS lfldn S20 per ton, and agreeing to hold seed until the mills pay that price.
 Prof. Joe Brooks of the Agricultural and Mechanical college was chosen as chairman and spokesman for the Missis- sippi delegation at Washington. He is fluent speaker, an able and well posted man.
 Miss Emma Smith, secretary-treasurer of the state union, was elected dele gate to the next national convention.
 Others officers elected were as follows: J. B. Mitchell of Holmes county, presi- dent; R. H. Pate of Jackson, vice presi- dent; E. E. Richardson of Choctaw coun- ty. chaplain; Ira Allen of Grenada, con- ductor; A. Blanton of Choctaw, door, keeper. Executive committed: M. l.. Wells of New Albany, Arnot Smith of Hat tiesburg, w. K. Trigg of CSutman, B. M. Randall of Sharpsburg, J. l.. Long of Neshoba. These are all re-elections except J. l.. Long, who succeeds w A. Dunnaway as executive committeeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
 Harry Jones Answers Weatherly's Speech

The Ledger of September 16h quotes Mr Weahery mak ing the following statements speech East Birmingham Tuesdas night:
 hey he waterworks company have hired fellows to win the election They have put money Tn behind Harry Jones'
 ''They supporting can't spend all that money won't let anyone best friends, contribute to my campaign because that would place under obligations
 If MT Weathry has proof that the waterWorks company has pu money behind and has hired fellows to win the election D NOW DEMAND THAT HE GIVE SAME FULLY TO THE PUBLIC If he has proof and has, in desperation his impending defeat made these reckless statements the hope of aiding his candidacy he is guilty of expressing in public inexcusable, if not malicious fasehood
 desire state that the waerworks company has neither directly indirectly subscribed promised or paid one cent to campaign Not it's officials has even prom sed his has made effort to aid me in race
 Unlike Mir. Weaherly am not rich man. am proud to that close personal friends of have in very small way voluntarily subscribed campaign expense The great bulk of my expense however, has been borne by alone
 Unlike Mr. Weatery do not feel that have placed myself under the slightest obligations the discharge of official duties The friends who have helped have favors to ask of the commission, and they would resent first ntimaon from Mr. Weahery anyone else that anything but personal friendship controlled their motives Mr. B. F. Moore has helped me- P have worked side by side with him the conduct of his great business He knows few Does MT Weathery to charge that Mr. Moore and friends like him, trying to buy me! If Mr Weahery states has allowed not his best friends contribute his campaign why has he not returned paid his by his political and personal friendsf charge and have proof that has been solicited and by his the conduct of his campaign Will he admit every who has financially helped him. he feels under political and official obligatons7
 Between purity honor truth and competency, stated by word mouth the of election, and life lived and embodying these high qualities there is regret to lay, vast and far reaching distinction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
NEWSPAPER CLUB
 WILL BUY A BALE
Hudson Motor Company Also In structs Local Agent to Invest in
 Fleecy Staple

Bensving that the buy-a-bale of cot ton movement deserves the support of all institutions. 1t was announced yes- terday by W. A. Dameron, secretary of the Birmingham Newspaper club. that a bale of cotton would be purchased by the club at 10 cents the pound. The bale of fleecy staple in which the south places such confidence will be held until the European situation causes an increase in price.
 MT. Dameron said yesterday that the officers of the club hao authorized the purchase and they thought 1t one that was exceedingly safe. In addition to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-18
IA Lame pnck-Kidney Trouble Cause. It

It don't take long for kidney and bladder trouble to give you lame back, and even worse if not checked. Mrs. H. T. Straynge, Gainesville. Ga., was fairly down on her back with kio- ney trouble and inflamed bladder. She says T took Foley Kidney Pills and now my back is stronger than in years, and kidney trouble and painful bladder sensation have entirely gone" Good druggists are glad to sell Foley Kidney Pills because they always help. They contain no habit forming drugs. Sold by all druggists.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-02
STONE TO BE EDITOR
ST. Johusbury Newspaper Man TO
Head staff Of Advance

Burlington. Jan. 1.-The directors
OF the Advance company, publishers
of tho new state progressive weekly,
have organized by the election OF the
following officers: President, Guy D..
Horton OF Burlington; vice-presidents
Or. w ]. Aldrich of 81. Johnsbury,
end DIR. J. II. Blodgett OF Bellows
Fails: secretary. a. II. Townsend Of
Burlington; treasurer, NJ L. Aseltinc
OF st. Adams.
The working force OF the paper al
ready engaged Is: Editor. Arthur =.
Stone OF ST. Johnsbuury, fer 20 years
editor of the Caledonian; circulation
manager. N. L. Aseltine Of ST. Adams
who holds a similar position With the
Orange Judd publications. sdvertls.
Ink manager. 4. H. Townsend Of Rur-
llngtcn.
The publication Office viii be II the
Strong building In this city. Il is hop
cd TO issue the first number January
ie
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-02
NOTHING TO DO For MURDERER
Gov. Fletcher Says Bosworth's Coun-
sci Had Full Hearing

Waterbury, Dee. 29.--Gov. Allen NJ
Fletcher, who is here today on oific-
ial business. was informed by a rep
resentative OF The Herald that last
appeal would be made to him, proha-
bly, tomorrow. by counsel for Arthur
W. Bosworth. asking that the execu-
tive grant respite of sentence until
the expected special session Of the
Legislature meets and has an oppo--
tunity to review the case of the muir
derer Of Mae Labelle.
Gov. Fletcher said that so far as
he could see the executive could do
nothing for the unfortunate man. He
said "Bosworth's counsel was given a
full hearing at Montpelier on a petit
tion for stay Of sentence and can
not understand why another move
should be made TO bring the matter
before the executive"
Gov. Fletcher Will go to his home
in Proctorsvllle tomorrow and II IS
likely that upon his arrival he will re
ceive the final plea of Bosworth. As
to whether q further hearing would
be given in the matter Gov. Fletcher
could not say until he receives the
petition.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-02
The LAST DAYS

You will find the Roster store
ready with complete stocks fer holl.
day gifts. Through We have sold
more toys than ever before Our toy
land represents many usehl and
pleasing gifts for both young aud
old at from 2 cents to $50. Tire stock
in fancy linens. aprons, hand hays.
nockwear hosiery. jewellery and
mems neckwear are most complete.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-02
Gard

We. the undersigned. do hereby
agree to refund tho money on a 20
cent bottle OF Groene's Warranted
Syrup of Tar II It fails TO cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
25-cent bottle TO prove satisfactory
or money refunded.
Coles Pharmacy A. 3. Hathaway
Harwood Drug Store.
G. r. a A. y. Hawkins
D. A. Quinlan E.. Woodwork
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-02

James Pifer. the father, ard Law
renee Pifer another son. are not ex-
pected to recover
1t was testified that Mrs. Pisef, an
alleged trafiicker in the drug. had ri,
en- it TO members OF her family as
medicine for all complaints No erin
incl Intent was shown.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-02

administered by their mother as me-
dicine was the cause Of the deaths
yesterday OF Harry and Laura Pifsr,
respectively thirty-six and thirty
eight years old, and of two younger
children and the mother herself, two
weeks ago. according to the verdict
Of the corouer's jury today