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Arizona republican., 1908-06-12

DRESS SWISS
Twenty-Five pieces Imported Dress
Swiss in dots, checks and fancy
plaids with embroidered dots,
beautiful qualities; were Csc and
75c. See window display. The
price during our June clearance
sale, per yard. ..........37 12c
Arizona republican., 1908-06-12

direct outgrowthl of the advent of the
automobile. for while thousands are
ignorant of the fact, the soft tires of
the modern mOtor-car are the greatest
menace the hard surface thorough
fares OF the world have ever been
called upon to face. To understand
how a pneumatic tire made of rubber
could possibly injure a road surfaced
with particles of crushed rock, one
must have at least faint understand
ing of the theories on which first Ire
sauget of Limoges and then MacAoam
of AYR built that class of highway.
They figured that q road composed of
crushed stone would not only endure
the constant traffic of iron-tired We
hicles, but would improve because the
metal bound wheels would be con-
stantly crushing the stones and form
ing rock dust. That dust would. they
argued, not merely sift itself into all
cracks and interstices, but would fill
all surface inequalities and when wet
would be rolled into smooth, imper-
vious, water-shedding shell-like sur
face.
They reasoned well, built wisely.
and for over a century and a quarter
the so-called macadam road did every
thing that the famous French and
Scotch highway engineers claimed it
capable Of. 1t came to be the ideal
road for suburban sections. and thous-
ands of miles We're built. France to
date has spent $500. OOO,O 900 on her in
comparable system of rocksurfaced
National routes and the United States
Arizona republican., 1908-06-12

has followed to a degree. possessing at
the present time approximately 80 600
miles of this class of highway.
Prior to the advent of the automobile
the roads improved, but the modern
speed vehicle had not been traversing
the suburban highways long before
pronounced retrogression Of the most
generally travelled stretches was very
noticeable. Complaints came from
farmers and from jewellers along SUI
burban roads that a great dust nuis-
ance had also sprung up and that
emerald lawns were taking on the hue
of London fog and that box hedge was
dove grey rather than green. Fruit
farmers noted their products becoming
gritty and prices fell off.
Investigation proved at once that the
new conditions had been created by
the automobile and highway engineers
in every civilized land began studying
the new condition and seeking for
remedy. In this country. Director
Page conducted a series of interesting,
experiments in which various classes
of automobiles We're sent at varying
rates of speed over selected stretches
of road, while expert photographers
pictured their progress and produced
proof that the tractive force of the
rear tires did the damage. While he
was stretching that work and was
experimenting with various dust lay
ing liquids, France was doing the
same on an even larger scale. That
country. which eXpends vast sums an
nually on maintaing the well-nigh
perfect system of highways it has been
building since the days of the first
Napoleon, made a most complete set
of measurements and learned that the
automobiles had caused the roads of
the republic to retrograde fully forty
per cent. 1t was decided to summon
the thought, skill and intelligence of
the world to combat a condition which
means great financial losses and the
official invitations to the congress
were sent out, the French government
formally requesting the u. S. govern
ment to participate in the congress.
That President Roosevelt is person
ally so deeply interested in the COM
ing gathering as to send the director
of roads and his distinguished asso-
ciates to France may by some be re-
garded as evidence of a national
awakening to the vast importance
good roads are to the nation.
Invitations have been transmitted
through the office of public roads to
state highway commissioners. city en-
gineers and park commissioners to at
tend the congress and already n num-
Der of delegates have been selected.
-O-
Arizona republican., 1908-06-12
AMERICAN COMMISSION
FRENCH ROAD CONGRESS
An Investigation of the Ruinous Ef-
fects of Automobiles on Highways.

Washington, D. c., June Especial
correspondence of The Republican
President Roosevelt has directed that
this nation be strongly and officially
represented at the International road
congress to be held at aPris the week
beginning October II, and credentials
have been issued naming Logan Wal
Ter Page, director of the office of pub
lie roads OF the L. 5. department of
agriculture, chairman of the commits
sion The other members named are
Colonel Charles S. Bromwell of the
United States corps of engineers, now
serving as superintendent of buildings
and grounds of the district of Column
bia, and Clifford Richardson of New
York. an eminent chemist and one of
the worlds acknowledged authorities
on bituminous road building materials.
This coming congress, which will be
attended by distinguished delegates
from every country in the world, is re-
garded by highway engineers and eX-
perts as probably the most important
ever summoned for the discussion of
an economic question. Its need is the
Arizona republican., 1908-06-12
"A PLEASING MUSICALE
MISS WALTON'S PUPILS
An Annual Event Which Always
Furnishes Great Enjoyment.

A very pleasing musicale was CIV
en- last night by the pupils of Miss
Nellie Walton at the parlors of her
residence, 324 South Ninth avenue
last night. The audience was. made
up of the parents and friends of the
pupils who were present by invitation
The pupils were assisted by Mr.. Ed
ward Dawkins, violinist.
The lawn about the house was
beautifully decorated with Chinese
lanterns.
These musicales are arranged by
Miss Walton annually and they are
always a source of great enjoyment to
those who are privileged to attend
The program last night was as fol-
lows:
Duet, La Gracieuse ......... BONN
Miss Elsie Bird-Miss Carrie Bird.
Fantasia, Nearer My God to Thee =.
...... 49,. .........R Ryder
Miss Ruth Evans.
Overture, Lutspiel ....... Keller Bella
Mr.. Edward Dawkins.
Les Myrtes, Valse de Salon. .Wachs
Miss Mamie Field
"a. F1attery ...... 1900. Bachmann
b, Tanzchen ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS urlitt
Miss Ethel Barnett
ElfentanZ, OPP. SO ...... .Leichner
Miss Ethel Woolf
Miss Rose White
La Zingana ............. Bohm
Miss Elsie Bird
waltz robinson
Miss Jennie Stevens
Maiglockhen. OPP 1876. Bohm
Miss Ruth Fuqua
a. Traumerei Schuman
b. Polish Dace ........ Scharwenka
C. Melody in Z ..... .Rubenstein
Mr.. Edward Dawkins
Duet. Sonata OPP. 81 ......... .Diabelli
Allegro Moderate, Dondo Allegretto
Miss Ruth Evans-Miss Ethel
Woolf.
lie Jet Eau MOreau, Brilliant Op. Il,
........ .......... Sydney Smith
Miss Ruby Shott.
Duet Waltz OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Dorm
Miss Mamie Field-Miss Wanda Field
Die Lille des Thales, OPP 14...
..... ........Sy Sydney Smith
Miss Carrie Bird.
Spanishche Tame .. MosZowski
a. Tendresse, Moreau Melodieux
........ ..-.... .Pacher
b. Valse. OPP. GA No. L.. Chopin
Miss Mary Bell.
Der Freischntz Weber
Miss Ruby Shot.
a, CaVatlna ........--.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-12
BEFORE GOING AWAY

Arrange 20 have the Daily Repub-
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Arizona republican., 1908-06-12
b. ii Trovatore .............Ve Verdi
Mr.. Edward Dawkins.
Wouldn't Commit Himself.

She (making upland you will ad
nit you were wrong?
He Ga young lawyer)-No, but I'll
admit that an unintentional error
might have unknowingly crept into
my assertion.-Town and Country.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-12

If you want everyone to greet you
With a smile upon his face.
Carry CrYstallized Cactus Carey
From, Do,nfrio's place
Arizona republican., 1908-06-12

LEFT FOR LOS ANGELEs.-Theo-
dore Haffner left last night for Los
Angeles to spend several weeks. Mrs
Haffner and daughter are now on the
coast
Arizona republican., 1908-06-12
PILLOW SLIPS

25 dozen good Mercerized Pillow
Slips, size 45x36, just the thing for
outside sleeping. Price IL 1-2c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
DR. CURRY CALLED.
Pastor Well Known In Birmingham
 Asked to Go to Atlanta.

The calling of Rev. A. B. Curry pas tor of the Second Presbyterian church of Memphis, by the Central Presbyter- ian church of Atlanta, has aroused a great deal of interest in the church cir cles of both cities. and Dr. Curry's con gregation in Memphis is making every effort possible to have him remain in that city, says The Atlanta Journal.
 The congregation of the Central Pres byterian church, which has been with out "a pastor since Rev. Theron H. Rice resigned to accept a chair in the Union Theological seminary. at Richmond Va, is unanimous in it's desire to secure Dr. Curry.
 Although he has been apprised of the call from Atlanta and the action of his church in Memphis, Dr. Curry has not yet announced his decision. It is believed, however, that he will come to Atlanta. Dr. Curry who is at present absent from Memphis, has been pastor of the Second Presbyterian church of that city since January, 1903. and is one of the most popular preachers in the Tennessee city. He was formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church at Darien, Ga, and of the First Presbyterian church of Birmingham, and is himself native Georgian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
SLAYER DID NOT
 GIVE UP CHARTER
Says 1t Was Stolen at Drifton and Brought In By an Unknown
 Man.

According to the statement of President United Mine Workers, the charter of the local, which is located at the Sloss-Shef- fields Drfton mines. was stolen from the office of the secretary-treasurer and was not surrendered by the president.
 Mir. Shafer called at the office of The Age-H Herald yesterday afternoon and as- serted that he had been placed In very dangerous predicament by the statements published that he had surrendered the charter 1.-the local at Drifton mines He said that his life had been threatened by the miners during the heat of the strike He says that some one entered the room of the secretary treasurer and took the charter, which has not been heard from since, according to his statement. He also states that after the original charter was missed the local sent to headquarters for duplicate charter.
 President Maben of the Sloss Sheffield when asked yesterday evening about the charter in question, said that it was de- livered to his company by one claiming, he understood, to be an officer of the local. The original charter for Drifton, signed by T. J. Lewis. president of the United Mine Workers of America, is kept at the headquarters of the Sloss- Sheffield company as a souvenir of the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
1ho Glleges 10 Open
 Here Nexl Wednesdap

All of the members of the Howard fac- ulty are on hand. Professor Hendricks is just back from the University of Chi cago Professor Fowler, the newly elect ed professor of English, and Professor Norman, who will fill the chair of mathe- matics this year. have also arrived. A number of the other instructors have been here for some time.
 Birmingham college at Owenton will also open it's doors on next Wednesday morning at o'clock. During the summer months a new dormitory has been built and the training school building has been enlarged and greatly improved. Dr. J. H. Mccoy, president stated yesterday after noon that the coming year promises much for the college. He states that the in- crease in attendance will be quite satis- factory. All of the members of the fac ulty are on hand.
 The school children of Birmingham have but two weeks to spend before going back to their books for another nine months. All of the public schools, both white and colored, will open on Monday, Septem- Der 21.
 The teachers institute will open next the opening of the regular school term
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

fered several wounds during his war ex- perienees.
 His original home was at Bells land ing on the Alabama river in Monroe county. In his home county he won dis tinction, being sent to the legislature and filling other important positions. He was a member of the constitutional con- vention of 1S75 and his bright intellect made him a shining feature of this meet ing.
 The first part of his life and for sev- eral years after the civil war was de- voted to the handling of his affairs in the agricultural line, in which he was very successful for many years. Reyerses came, however, and he forsook the plan taton for commercial life. Here he made an enviable record and maintain ed it until the time of his death.
 His wife was Miss Everhart> of Mont gomery. He is survived by her., one son and two daughters.
 Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. M. c. Beall, Sixth avenue and Twenty first street, and in
 Pallbearers have been named as fol- lows: w. s. Brown, sR. K; Manly, Dr. Barclay, Judge J. T. Garretson, Colonel F. l.. Higdon, s. H. Garden, R. N. Ma bry and w. R. Mabry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
DEPUTY IS KILLED !
 UNDER THE WHEELS

While boarding a freight train yes- terday afternoon Special Deputy Sherifr R. T. Hudson was thrown, or fell. un- der the cars and. was instantly killed. The remains were removed to the par lors of the Green Undertaking company and are being held there pending fun eral arrangements.
 The accident occurred on the road between Sayreton and Thomas. the train being freight. It occurred about 6:1B o'clock and the unfortunate man was on his way to Birmingham at the time. His head, left arm and left leg were completely severed from the rest of the body by the wheels passing over them.
 The deceased had been stationed on property of the Republic Iron and Steel company and was well liked by the men he worked for and the persons he came in contact with. News of his sad demise was communicated to rela- tives last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
TO SATISFY CROWDS
 WITH DARING PEATS

Realizing the publics desire to wit ness the accomplish ment of the impossi- ble at no matter what hazard, Man ager George T. Barnes has succeeded in collecting series of attractions in which the dare devil" and the man who takes his life in his own hand. occupies the star role.
 Last year people thronged the grand stand and more than 100,0 people gathered to see Christie's daring dash against time in his automobile. They held their breath he skinned round curves going faster than the wind, when the slightest quiver might have meant his death as he dashed against the fence.
 Every year the pace in death -defying feats is set faster and human endur- ance and science are forced farther to- ward the supernatural This fyear 1t reaches its greatest climax in the dar- ing feat of Schreyer. who. after invent ing and perfeeting half a dozen mar vicious feats has chosen leap through the air, almost like the fight of fall ing star. landing in a small shallow pool of water at a distance of 145 feet, after peddling down an incline 200 feet in length on a bicycle.
 While the public seeks educational and instructive exhibits, and these will be prepared in abundance. 1t is the marvellous that attracts, and hence it is that six out of the 10 special free acts to be given before the grand stand morning and evening during the fair are those in which the mere turn of a finger might mean the death of the performer. Yet so perfect have these devices been arranged that hardly one man in a year loses his life in all America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

Another veteran citizen was lost to Birmingham yesterday when Captain Robert Cunningham passed away at the Davis infiramry at l o'clock yesterday morning. At his bedside at the time of his death was his wife, who was called from Atlanta by his serious illness. Mrs. Cunningham's brother, Henry Everhart, and her daughter, Miss Adelaide Cum ningham, arrived in Birmingham last night, also coming from Atlanta.
 Captain Cunningham probably number ed as wide an acquaintance in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and other southern states as any man in the south. For the wholesale grocery firm of Preston and Stauffer of New Orleans, Birming- ham being his headquarters. He was a charter member of Post B., Birmingham, of the T. P. As, having filled the of flee of secretary, and president during his membership. He had also served as secretary and president of the state as- sociation.
 He was 7S years of age and was a typical southerner. As Confederate soldier he was loved by his fellow-sol- diers and evidence of this love was shown by his old comrades at the re- cent reunion in Birmingham. He suf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
WILL ORGANIZE
 BRYAN N-KERN CLUB
ALL DEMOCRATS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE COURT HOUSE NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT.

Steps toward the organizing of a demo- cratic Bryan-Kern club in Birmingham were taken yesterday afternoon. when d large number of democrats assembled in the office of Jere C. King, in the Brown Marx building, and made arrangements for holding a meeting next Tuesday which all democrats are invited to attend and participate in the formal organization of the club. This meeting will be held at the court house.
 Much enthusiasm was manifested and committees were appointed to draw the plans of the organization. A large com mittee on membership was appointed. an1 every democrat in Jefferson county Is given an invitation to enroll himself as a member of the club, and to attend the meeting next Tuesday night
 This club will not conflict with any of the different democratic clubs already in existence. but instead it is intended that it shall strengthen the democratic forces. The sentiment of the meeting yesterday afternoon, as expressed by one of those in attendance, was:
 ''To close observers the prospects for Bryan to win are better than ever be- fore, and in the closely contested states the democrats have a magnificent organ ization and are thoroughly united; where as the republicans are torn with dissen- sions and are fighting each other in at least dozen of the doubtful states.
 'It looks like a democratic year, and while Alabama is regarded absolutely safe. yet 1t Is the duty of democrats to organize and assist the national democ- racy where the fight is hot. Be sure and attend the Bryan and Kern club meeting next Tuesday night'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL GET DOWN TO WORK TWO WEEKS LATER-TEAcHER INSTITUTE BEGINS MONDAY.

Next week will mark the opening of the two colleges located in Birmingham, the 190s-1e09 session at both Howard and Bir- mingham colleges beginning on next Wednesday, September g. The Birming- ham public schools will open two weeks later, on Monday, September H.
 During the summer months the faculty of Howard college have canvassed the en- tire state for students, and conservative estimate, according to the statement of a member of the faculty, places the number of students for the coming year at 20 per cent increase over that of last year.
 The buildings and grounds at Howard have been repaired and improved, and connection has been made with the new East Lake sewer system, making it pos- sible to fit the dormitory with water con- nections, and everything is in good shape for the opening next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Another Fire on Third Avenue.

At 7:45 o'clock last night fire broke out in the clothing establishment at 200S Third avenue. The building was damaged to an extent of about $100, and while the stock was consid- erably damaged by water it Is believed that the loss will be fully covered by insurance. It is understood that the stock of the establishment was valued at S6500, while the insurance carried was $35O0. The stock of goods was not damaged beyond what the insur- ance will cover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Herman Euen,

Herman Euen succumbed early yester- day morning at St. Vincent's hospital to wounds received by him in a shooting affray near Dora Wednesday at the hands Of Calvain Adair. The remains are being held at the undertaking establishment of Llse Loy pending funeral arrangements The home of the deceased was in Ger many and all of his relatives are said to reside there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
At the Bijou.

The Bijou is doing very good busi- ness this week, with "rhe Phantom De- tectiye'' as the offering. The play offers all kinds of entertainment The plot in itself deals with the adventures of a young detective who employs mechanical tricks and illusions to further his ends, and with great success. Some clever dis appearances are worked out and there is den of lions in one of the climaxes. It is hardly necessary to say that the &C., tion is rapid. The musical features are pleasing and the vaudeville worth seeing. The Broadway quartet is one of the best that has ever visited Birmingham. There will be the usual performance tonight. Next week the Bijou will offer another musical melodrama called 'Ths Candy Kid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
REPUBLICANS HEAR
 CANDIDATES SPEAK

Local republicans opened the campaign In the city proper last night at a we'll attended meeting at Magnolia hall. Dr. w. T. Masterson, the republican candi- date for Mayor, was present, and de- liyered speech which aroused much en- thusiasm. Other speakers were w. M. Bailey, William Vaughan, Prof. J. T.. Blakemore and J. L. Shelton. The bur- den of the speeches was a plea for lower taxes in Birmingham, and the speakers gave reasons why they thought the taxes should be reduced.
 The republicans will hold a meeting at East Birmingham tonight, at which pr. Masterson and others will speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
TEMPORARY OFFICES. A., B. & A. Will Be Located In the Brown-Marx Building.

The temporary offices of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad traf- fc department have been opened on the ground floor of the Brown-Marx build ing, 1oa North Twentieth street W. O. Chears, commercial agent, and c. B. Johnson, soliciting agent, are in charge.
 The permanent offices of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic will be opened at TOT North Twentieth street on about September 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
FUNDS NOWAEEDED FOR
 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Now that the plans for the Chamber of Commerce building are practically completed, the stock purchasers are ex- pected to meet their promises promptly, and see that money in plenty Is forth coming imm adlately.
 Members of the Commercial club stated yesterday that while plans were reaching the point where contracts can be let in about two weeks, they want every stock holder who has made any promise and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
"on the Rridae at Mldniaht.r

"On the Bridge at Midnight will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre next Monday matinee and night Extra ordinary excellence in story, plot and scenery are seldom found in plays of a melodramatic tinge, but the Klimt & Gazzolo Amusement company have suc- ceeded in achieving this rare union, as the many thousands who have seen "On
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04

failed to keep it, to account for himself as soon as possible.
 John L. Raul, the president of the club who is a big mover in the building pro- jeet, returned to the city yesterday aft CT his vacation. and will assume active charge of the club. He Is In fine health. and enthusiastic as ever over the future of Birmingham
 The building plans are practically those announced some time ago. It will be seven stories high and will give room for all the commercial bodies in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-04
Kappa Alpha Banquet Tonight.

The Birmingham alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha will give a banquet at the Hotel Hillman tonight, beginning at g o'clock. Arrangements have been made for an elaborate affair which promises to be most enjoyable. Dr. Lewis Morris will be the toastmaster. Covers will be laid for about 100 guests. In addition to the local Kappa Alphas there will be guests of honor from Tuscaloosa, Anniston, De- catur and other points in the state.