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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
COMMENCEMENT AT
 SOUTHERN MAY 31.
The Rev. H. DObbs of Kansas City Will Deliver Bac-
 calaureate Sermon

Greensboro, May 16-tSpecial 1.-The Southern university commencement exer- eises this year give promise of being un- usually attractive. The Rev Hoyt Dobbs of Kansas City. who delivers the bacca- laureate sermon. is an especial favorite here. He spent his college years in Greensboro. graduating from the south ern. He is also pleasantly remembered in Birmingham. where he was for sew eral years the much beloved pastor of the Highlands Methodist church.
 The programme follows:
 Sunday, May 31-Commencement ser sas City
 tian association. by the Rev. O. Y. Cal houn. Andalusia.
 Monday, June 1, 10 a. m.-Sophomore- freshman Reclamation. contest
 s D. m.-Junior olatorical contest.
 Tuesday. June ?, 10 a. m.--Alumni ora- tion. ". D. C. medal contest.
 p. m.-Oration before the literary so- cieties, by Prof. Frank Seay. George town, Tex. Oratorial contest for the societies medal
 Wednesday. June 8, 10 a. m.-Graduat- ing exercises Address by the Rev. Stonewall Anderson, D. D.. Nashville, Tenn.
 Capt C C. Gewin of Greensboro has re- gently been nominated by President Will son for United States marshal for the southern district of Alabama. The nomi- nation has been confirmed and Captain Gewin will enter upon the discharge of his duties in a few days. His headquar- ters will be in Mobile
 The Ladies' Civic Improvement associa- ton of Greensboro are having a concrete drinking trough constructed at one corner of the courthouse yard. This watering trough for stock fills long felt need.
 Thomas H. Jones, a real estate dealer of Greensboro, has sold the Vaughan place at 'Blacksand' to Henry Bros. of Pixes- vile, Tenn. The plantation contains HOO acres and the price paid per acre was $25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
OFFICIAL RETURNS
 FROM q COUNTIES
Brown Wishes Complete Re- turns in Order to Forward
 Whites Credentials

Montgomery, May 6.-tspecial) )--cyrus R. Brown, secretary of state, has received the official returns from 27 counties of the state on the special senatorial cleo tion and the special election in the Eighth congressional district.
 The secretary of state is desirous Of receiving returns from all the counties as early as possible, in order that he may immediately forward to Washington the credentials of Capt. Frank s. White who was elected senator for the short term, and Maj (. c. Harris, who was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Representative William Richardson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
WILL REQUEST PURE
 FOOD ORDINANCE Huntsville Civic League to Petition Council Following
 Inspection of Shops

Huntsville, May (Special)-At the weekly meeting of the civic league yes terday, a special committee that has made an inspection of the groceries of the city reported that the dealers are very care less in screening their foodstuffs, many of which are exposed to the flies of the streets The league deplored this condi- ton and will ask the city commission to call for a strict enforcement of the screening ordinance, which was created year or two ago. Hereafter no articles of food will be allowed to be exposed
 shall county were arrested and lodged in jail here yesterday afternoon on charges of highway robbery, stealing horse and buggy and assault and battery. It is charges that the men held up negro boy who was driving a horse and buggy belonging to Holmes Crebs along a lonely portion of Whitesburg pike. They robbed the boy and took the horse and buggy driving to the Tennessee river Warrants for their arrest were sworn out by Mr. Crebs and they were placed in custody by Deputy Sheriff Robinson.
 Frank Little, a negro who Is said to be wanted at Sugar Valley. Ga, on a charge of murder. has been arrested here and Is being held for the Georgia authori- ties There was a reward for his cap ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
IS9 Patients Treated

Jackson. Miss, May 16.-tSpeeial)- )-Dr. s II. McLain, superintendent of the State Charity hospital. reports that during the month of April 1S9 patients were admitted to that institution and SS operations were performed. The deaths from disease were five and from operations six. Since Jan uary 1, Gi7 patients have been admitted and 3s9 operations performed. There were 25 deaths from operation and "A from dis cases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17

the present time member The governor recently named him to a position on his staff, that made vacant through the resignation of Colonel Gardner Greene of St. Clair.
 The race promises to be spirited, At the present tiose, however, indications point to the triumph of MT. Mulkey for the short term, and Judge Evans for the long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
Sewer Extension Delayed

Anniston, May l6.-(Special)-rhe pro- posed extension of the city's sewerage system in the northern part of the city has been delayed, owing to the failure of the committee to report at the meeting of the city council Thursday evening. The petition for more street lights was laid over until the new budget is framed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
Alaba mian Weeds in Rome

Lyerly, Ga, May 16.-tSpecial)--A mar riaee of much interest in this section of Georgia and northern Alabama was that of Miss Daisy Davlaon. an attractive young woman of Holland, Ga, and Mir. sommers Bell of Gay1esvi1le. The cere- mony wan performed in Rome this week, the couple leaving imu13dletsly for q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
CIVIC CHAMBER HAS
 |TSF|RST MEETING Public Spirited Citizens of Lee Make Interesting
 Talks a!. Opelika

Opelika, May 6.--tSpecial. )-The opelika and Lee county Chamber of Commerce held it's first regular month ly meeting this week. The formal or der of business was suspended and President NJ. M. Mccall led the discus sions in a good speech on Opelika. w.. T. Wear made short talk on the power of the press. W. o. Brownfield espoused the cause of the farmer as a factor in all prosperity. Mayor J. G. Palmer delivered very interesting speech on the subject of city improve ments. He laid particular emphasis on the school facilities of this city and urged public aid for the betterment of public schools. Prof. F. Hall. l. T.. Stanley. w. s. Loundsbury. John AL len Jones, pr. l. w. Ballard and Prof s. O. White made interesting talks
 At a meeting of the Lee county board of education. held here yester- was elected principal of the Lee coun- ty high school for the ensuing schol- astic year, and W. D.. Martin of Au- burn was elected treasurer. The school will be moved from this city to Auburn next autumn.
 x-Sheriff John l.. Moon of this city did some quick detective work this week when he captured four negroes who it is alleged. burglarized the drug store of Claude Holstun at WaverIy last Wednesday night. The negroes were brought here and lodged in the Lee county jail but as the robbery was committed in Chambers county, the sheriff of Chambers came for the pris oners today
 Weather conditions here continue dry and cool and the young cotton plants are suffering for moisture and warmth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
Look at Me
 | am Well.

T cannot say too much for Pe- runa- It has en- tirely cured me of my trouble. My e y e Ii d S " re { hi k and red nearly all | h e time. My eyes we re especially sensitive to light. Catarrh was my trouble. I had h a d m y e y e S treated and took a great deal of m e d 1 c in e, but nothing seemed to help me until I tried Peruna. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
STEINER BROTHERS
 PURCHASE BONDS Take Over Sl0O.O0O ) Per Cent 3O- Year Bonds in
 Marion County

Hamilton, May 16.-tSpecial) Steiner Brothers, bankers, through their representative, J. M. Levine, have today purchased from Marion county s100,000 per cent 30-year bonds The proceeds from these bonds will be expended for building roads in Ma rion county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
Patent Track Car shown

Annistop. May 1e.-( (epecial)-A unique device which hea heen patented by the Kilby Loeomdtiv4 md Machine works of thie elty va1 com at local picture chcw ys11cp | car inysnte4 foc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17

always use PeruIa when my family need it. Always find it very good it helps wonderfully. You can use my testimonial anywhere you wish to-" So says Mrs. c. Skehan. No. 614 s. Leavitt St., Chicago, Ills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
This Fine Old Gentleman Calls Duffy'S eThe Elixir of Life'

Hale and hearty at the age of 72, this old gen.
 tleman has kept well and strong by Duffy's
 Pure Malt Whiskey for over quarter of a
 century. He's picture of health, as you can
 see, and his words of praise show that Duf-
 fy's actually does delay the effects of old
 age.
 .sI am seventy-two years old and in perfect health When 1 was forty y-seven the doctors thought would die of consumption. fooled them all started to take Dpffy's Pure Malt Whskey and soon grew strong and vigorous. am able to do hard work every day and can climb six flights of stairs without fatigue.
 ''In my opinion there is nothing in the world so good to put vim, vgor and vitality into any run down person as Duffy's Pure Malt Whis- key. 1 call it the Elixir of Life. ''--Mr. H. Stoerzbach, 196 East 76th Street, New York City
 Thousands of people who have reached a grand old age, and who still show wonderful ability have used Duffys through the long years of their active careers. These people willingly testify that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
All the manufacturing plants located here are making good time this spring.

The city council recently passed some new ordinances relating to morals and sanita0ons which. If inforced. win be productive of much good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17
PROGRESSIVES CALL
 MEETING IN ST. CLAIR
"Bull MOOsers'' Will Place Ticket in Field-Meth0dist Convene at
 OdenvilIe

Ragland. May 16-(Special.)-T Bull Moose party has called meeting at an early date to prepare for a battle for political places in this county at the next election of county officials.
 The Methodists are holding a quarterly conference at Odenville today. with Pre- siding Elder Joe l. Williams of the Gads- den district. presiding. The district con ference will be held at an early date at Cedar Blun. probably June l.
 The St. Clair County High school, To- cated at Odenville. Is holding the com mencement exercises this week, and the annual sermon will be preached tomorrow by the Rev. Stevenson. This has been a succesful year under the principalship of Prof. J. o. Sterdivent, who has had charge of this school for three years. State Senator w T. Brown. with an ad- dress to the graduating class. presented the diplomas today to the 1914 class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17

Weather conditions here continue dry and cool and the young cotton plants are suffering for moisture and warmth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-17

Thomas H. Jones, a real estate dealer of Greensboro, has sold the Vaughan place at .Blacksand' to Henry Bros. of Pikes- vile, Tenn. The plantation contains 400 acres and the price paid per acre was $25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-25
WANT FORESTRY
 LAW FOR ALABAMA
Measure Drafted by Ameri- can Association Which Will Be Offered for Passage
 Next Session

l Washington, September 24-(Specal.) John H. Wallace Jr., fish and game com missioner of Alabama, has been furnished by the American Forestry association with the draft of model state forestry law, and will embody it in his annual re- port, now being prepared, with recom- mendations that it be passed by the next legislature.
 The American Forestry association is now planning a campaign to secure the passage of this law. and in a statement showing how vital is the need of such law, says.
 "Alabama's forest resources in timber alone easily exceed 100000. .000 900 board feet worth, not less than $500 00o, 900, besides naval stores and other secondary prod ucts. Each year these resources yield to the state in timber cut and other prod ucts in excess of s25.oo,ooO. The lumber in dustry. in fact, ranks first in importance among the industries of the state, giving employment to more than 22,000 persons and disbursing in wages alone $7,259, 900. This industry alone employs over 30 per cent of all the wage-earners of the state.
 Tt is of vital interest to the state there fore, that this great enterprise should be perpetuated at least to an exent to utilize the non-agricultural soils. To do this requires first of all an adequate sys- tenn of forest fire protection. The state has none at present worthy of mention Not only is there need to protect the present stand of valuable mature timber, but 1t is vitally important to keep fire out or the cut-ever areas otherwise the sec ond growth which will furnish the supply of the future will be destroyed
 Then, too, there is doubtless a more or less extensive area of cut-over and burned-over land not suited to agricul- ture and without productive forest growth or any immediate prospect of it. It Is to the states interest to encourage the planting up of this land The water DOW CTS of Alabama are of enormous potential value to the state, and to a very large extent their value is dependent upon the keeping of the headwaters of their strea ms and rivrs forested.
 Alabana's needs for strong, compre- hensve forest policy exceed those of many other states which lead her in this re- spect The more far-sighted of her citi- zens have seen and felt her needs in this respect keenly and have labored con seientiously to bring about a change. Again this winter the legislature will be asked to pass forestry law. It is to be hoped that this time the movement will De rewarded by success so that abama may take her place with the other south ern Appalachian states-AIaryland Vir ginia and Kentucky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-25
WILSON |NDORSES
 ANTITRUST BILL Does Not Agree That Con- ferees Have Injured
 Measure

Washington, September 24-President Wilson let it be known today that he indorsed the Clayton antitrust bill as agreed to in the conference renort which probably will be taken m to- morrow for disposition in the Senate The President. it became known, does not agree with some opponents of tho report that the conferees took the teeth out of the bill," and regards if as measure that will respond ade- quately to the demand for regulation of monopolies in supplementing the sherman act.
 Administration leaders tonight were agreed that the Presidents approval of the bill would go long way to- ward limiting opposition to the con ference report. Republicans. led by Senators Nelson and Clark of Wyom- ing will be aided in their opposition Sy Senator Reed. democratic membe. of the judiciary committee, who in- slsts that the conferees erred in strik- ing some specific penalties from the bill in the sections to prohibit price discrimination and exclusive contracts. He also decries the action of the com mittes in killing his amendment au- thorizing the courts to dispose of prop crty Of convicted corporations
 Democratic leaders do not expect the debate in Senate to occupy more than two or three days at the most
 In the House little opposition is an- ticipated. By the end of the next week the trust legislative programme, it is expected, will be on the statute books. the President having decided to sign the federal trade commission bill before Saturday without waiting for the Clay ton bill to reach him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-25
Schools tO Omen

Bay Mnette, September A-(Speoial) Superintendent of Education J. s. Lam bert announces that the schools of this county will open for the winter term on Monday, the 18th. The schools in the various parts of the county. about S5 in number, require nearly 100 teachers, and present indications are that practically every school in the county will be opened on time. though several may not open un- til little later because of lack of teach CTS. The local high school will open Mon- day with the entire corps of teachers in place. It is expected that the enrolment this year will exceed that of last year by DO scholars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-25
THE GOVERNOR WILL ATTEND CONFERENCE
Will Leave for Washington Next Monday for
 Cotton Meeting

Montgomery, September 24.-(SpeciaL) The governor of Alabama returned Tues day night from New York and Washing ton. In New York he transacted some business for the state and in Washing ton conferred with Secretary McAdoo, w. P G. Harding and others relative to the cotton situation in the south.
 The governor expects to return to Wash ngton on next Monday at which time the governors of the cotton growing states will hold a conference with joint com mittee of the House and Senate relative to the cotton problem.
 According to the chief executive, the Washington officials have not yet any tangible plan by which the situation may be greatly relieved. He declared that numberess suggestions have been made, but that all of them lack certain ele- ments of practicability.
 The entire matter will be thrashed out at the Washington conference on next Monday, though the governor did not in dicate what plan he thought would be adopted. He expressed the belief that, after all. the reduction of cotton acreage would produce the only feasible plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-25
Invitation Issued

Montgomery, September 24.-(Spe eial. )-Declaring that the time is oppor tune to give an impetus to road build. ing in Alabama, and stating that al interesting programme has been ar ranged for the next annual meeting of the Alabama Good Roads associa- ton, which meets here October 21-2S the Chamber of Commerce of Montgom- cry has issue general invitation tc probate judges. mayors, good roads or ganizations and other civic bodies urg- ing them to attend the meeting. The local arrangement committee of Mont gomery has made preparation to take the delegates on d 75-mile ride through Montgomery county, and show them the magnificent roads in the county Various other entertainments are being planned for the delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-25
BOARDS APPROVAL PUTS GOLD POOL ON STRONG BASIS Steps to Be Taken at Once to Secure Subscriptions
 From Banks
VALUE OF CENTRAL
 CONTROL IS SHOWN
Hundred Million Dollar Fund Is Expected to Be Greatest Assist ance In Restoring Interna-
 tional Trade Affairs
By HOLLAND

New York, September 24-(Special) ) The apprehension lest the federal reserve board would be unwilling to approve the proposition that the banks of the na- tional reserve system subscribe propor- fionately, to a gold pool or fund for the purpose of protecting and assisting Amer ican merchants. manufacturers and ex- porters was groundless When the plan was first brought to the attention of the federal reserve board it received neither approval nor disapproval. The under standing in this city was that the board was inclined to think that it would be worth while to wait until the underwrit- ing syndicate in New York city had com pleted its plans for paying the indebted ness of New York city. sS2, 100000 in all, which is due before the first of the next year.
 That underwriting syndicate has been remarkably successful New York city's embarrassment is ended and the credit of the city is to be maintained even though to do that the New York bankers are compelled to part with ss2, 100000 in gold
 There having been satisfactory demon- stration that this underwriting syndicate has been successful, the proposition was again brought to the attention of the federal reserve board that a large gold pool be established by the banks which are members of the national reserve sys- tenn.
 Apparently the federal reserve board was of the opinion that the amount first proposed as the maximum of this pool, S150,O00000, might be too large. For tha. reason the board recommended that the subscriptions be not in excess of $10o.- 0000 in gold.
 While there is no authoritative or for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-25
TRUSTEES GET BIDS
 ON N6CARL0ADS SEED

Jackson. Miss. September 24.-tSpecal.) Trustees Thames and Matthews met at the penitentiary office yesterday and openeu bids on six carloads of cotton seed, the first offerings of the season from the convict farm. There were four sealed bids ranging from $i6.75 to $lS.05, the latter figure being the price offered by the Haz- elhurst oil mill. The next lowest bid was SIS.
 At the recent convention of the Farm CTS union in this city a resolution was passed demanding $20 per ton for seed, and agreeing not to sell any seed at less than that price. But the oil mills are getting seed for less and going right ahead with their crushing.
 The gins on the Parchman convict farm have been lin operation nearly two weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-25
CHATTANOOGA WILL
 HELP SWELL TAX

Chattanooga, Tenn, September 4E(Spe. cial)-It is estimated that Chattanooga will furnish approximately s150,000 of the 10o,00o000 to be raised by a special war tax to supply the treasury deficiency due to the decrease in import duties fol- lowing the outbreak of the present Flu ropean war This approximation was reached by estimating the tax upon all commodities and papers mentioned under the new revenue bill. The tax on gaso- line for automobile purposes will yield a great per cent of the revenue.
 Bank clearings and fiscal reports show that local trade has not suffered to any material extent. No great apprehension is shown over the cotton situation by local jobbers and producers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-25
Buy-a-Bale Club Active

opehka. September 24-(Special.) ] A partial canvass of the city was made yesterday by committee of the Buy a-Bale' club, and pledges for the sale of about 35 or more bales of cotton were secured. This committee oriein- ated from the Opelika and Lee County Chamber of Commerce, and the rules under which the pledges were given are regulated by the Buy a. Bale" club One of these rules Is that no cotton shall be bought for less than 10 cents The committee also reported that sev- eral merchants had agreed to take con siderable cotton under the Dothan plan which Is to pay 20 per cent in cash and 80 per cent in merchandise or credit on account. At a meeting of the Opelika and Lee County Chamber of Commerce held yesterday a resolu- ton was adopted instructing President M. M Mccall and Secretary w. S. Lounsbury to attend the meeting to be held in Atlanta October 15, to plan for increased food crops and finding a mar ket for such crops. Also the president and chairman of the board of directors were instructed to appoint five dele gates from the chamber to the Ma tional Good Roads congress which will be held in Atlanta this fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-25
Want Cotton Sacks Used

Troy, September 24.-(Special. 1.-The merchants of Troy have inaugurated a movement which they believe will greatly increase the consumption of cotton. The plan is as follows. We, the undersigned merchants, in order to assist the southern farmer to in- crease a greater demand for his cot ton and to assist in relieving the busi- ness depression of the south, hereby insist that cotton sacks be used on all flour, meal, feed. grains of all kinds. rice, etc, ordered by us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-25
and have worked up some aoo bales ol

and have worked up some POO bales of cotton.
 MT. Thames stated yesterday that the farcnman cotton crop had been seriously injured by the army worm During An gust they made their appearance in great numbers, and great areas were dosed with Paris green and other poisons but the almost daily rains washed it off as fa st as sprinked on, and it had little effect on the pests. There are a good many WeeVls on the big farm, but they are not believed to have done as great damaeo as nave the worms; in fact. Mir Thames Is of the opinion tho worms have served to keep down the weevils, having de- stroyed their feeding and breeding places