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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
WEST END READY
 ID SPEND $14O,OOO Will Pave Streets and Make Other improvements CONTRACT WAS AWARDED Cement Sidewalks Will Be Laid All Over suburb-Town About to
 Build Another Handsome
 School.
CONTRACT WAS AWARDED

Arrangements have been made for the disposal of the street improvement bonds by the town of West End, and the new work will be started at once. The total cost of the work to be done will amount to about s14O,0OO, which may either be paid in cash or on the 1O-year payment plan by the property-owner.
 This work was planned over a year ago and the contract awarded to E. w. Jor- dan and preparations made for the begin ming of the work. The panic. however, came on and the firm which had agreed to handle the bonds found itself unable to do so. The matter was allowed to drop for several months as it would have worked something of hardship on some of the property at that time to have been compelled to pay their assess ment. It was also held up to some extent by the recent municipal campaign, but as soon as the election was over the matter of disposing of the bonds was again taken up and the deaf for the handling of the bonds was made a few days ago.
 Cotton avenue, Tuscaloosa avenue, First avenue and Second avenue from Green street to Poplar street, with the various cross streets between will be paved. the material used being what is known as tar-cap macadam. This consists of a layer of slag, then a layer of chert and a thick coat of tar, while a thin coat of screenings will be spread on the top. It will be something of a new pavement for this district but is said to have proven a success in other places. In addition to being practically dustless it is claimed to be especially easy on stock, while the roadway will be almost as smooth as a parlor floor.
 Cement walks will be laid on all the sidewalks which are not already paved, while there will be a combination cement curb and gutter. The contract with MT. Jordan still helds good and he will put gangs to work immediately.
 Since the election Mayor Sidney Nor wood and the Board of Aldermen, all of whom were reelected with one exception have been busy arranging for the im- provement of the town. Contracts have been signed for the installation of arc lights and water plugs, while bids have been asked for on fire fighting equipment
 The issuance of s35,OO0 worth of bonds for the construction of another school house and building to be used as city hall and fire department headquarters has also been authorized by them, and Mo- vember has been set as the day on which the people may have a chance to vote on the proposition.
 With all of the above improvements West End will compare with any town in the district and will be one of the most attractive residence sections of Greater Birmingham. It is essentially a residential town, there being no industries in 1t with chimneys sending up great clouds of smoke, while the paving of the streets will eliminate the dust and mud feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Atlanta Citizen Dies.

Atlanta, October n.-J. J. Meador, sup erintendent of the Grady Hospital, a Confederate veteran, and a prominent citizen of Atlanta since the civil war, died here tonight. after a short illness, aged 70. Mir Meador was born in La fayette, Ala. and served throughout the war in the Confederate army. Coming to Atlanta just after the cNc>e of the war he entered the wholesale tobacco busi- ness and later was engaged in life in- surance work until appointed superin- tendent of the Grady hospital several years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
"PIayina the Ponles.n

Playing the Ponies' is the musical play in which B. E. Forester will present the well-known comedians, Yorke and Adams, at the Bijou this week. It com pines good, healthy fun, pretty girls, handsome costumes and graceful dancing into an effective entertainment, further enhanced with elaborate scenery and dag zling effects. Unlike the average so-called musical comedy, Playing the Ponies," has well defined plot; there are series of skillfully devised stage pictures and the chorus possesses more than the customary amount of good looks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12

The big grandstand at the fair grounds was over half full when Ricci's band made a hit with Birmingham people on his first public appearance yesterday. But while Ricci, big, handsome and smiling, and his band of musical Italians, received a big share of the applause from the audience, it remained for Miss Wilmine Hammann to capture their hearts, Four times was the soprano soloist called back by her ardent admirers, and it was only after long applause that they consented to allow the band to continue the pro- gramme. Miss Hammann's first number was For All Eternity" The accompani- ment was unusually good, for there was no time that the vocalist could not be plainly heard above the instruments. She responded the second time with "The Rosary" To the insistence of the audi ence she then sang "One Morning In Spring. and finally, Alice" and in
 these last two the range of her voice and the sweetness of her notes were strongly marked. Miss Hammann has reached the hearts of the people of Bir.
 mingham, and her numbers in the two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Ma IestIc Theatre,

Probably no one in advanced vaude- vile can boast of finer wardrobe than Miss Maud Ryan of the team of Inness and Ryan who will appear at the Majes- tic theatre this week. In addition to her smart dressing Miss Ryan engages with her partner in various up-to-date song and dance numbers.
 Other acts on the bill include Gilmour and La Tour in character change and inn presentations; Miss Ella Warner Davis, a noted soprano singer; Keit and DuMont comedy acrobats; Tom Ripley the black face comedian, and the two comedy sketches, His First Home Coming by Edward Kellie and Sidonne Dixon, and ''The Country Judge,' by the Harris Beauregarde company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
CHAFlN IN ATLANTA.
Prohibition Candidate Speaks of Chris
 tan Conscience.

Atlanta, October u.-Eugene w. Cha fin, prohibition candidate for President, in addressing large audience at the Baptist tabernacle today, declared that the great accomplishments and successes tian conscience and the word of God. and not to political schemes and acts of statesmanship. MT. Chafin was intro duced by National Committeeman Wit ham. He maintained that every vice driv- en out of community was the work of the preacher and school teacher, and that the statesman played small part He charged everyone supporting the li- quor traffic with being direct supporter of the sale of girls in white slavery"
 MT. Chain left later for the west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
SALIVA 7ION ARMY HOLDS
 ANNUAL CONGRESS HERE

The southern congress of the officers of the Salvation Army was inaugurated in full force yesterday morning. Officers of the army are in Brming ham from a num- Der of the larger southern. cities there be- ing about 25 participating in the services held on the streets yesterday.
 Among the most prominent of the vis- iting officers are Brigadier Thomas Stan yon of New York city, Maj. and Mrs. E. White of Atlanta and Ensign R. Bausch- CT. Nearly all of the delegates who will attend arrived Saturday night.
 Street services were held yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
PERCY COMMITTEE OPPOSED TO NEW COUNTY WILL MEET TO- VOTERS OF STATE.

The next three weeks will see one of the warmest fights ever waged on a consti- tutional question in Alabama Although Birmingham has just opened her eyes to the Bessemer county project, the op- ponents to the measure are going in with determination to prevent the adoption of the amendment in November. The Bes- semer advocates have been campaigning for a long time, and 1t will be hard to undo the work they have done. while they will continue to put up strong battle for the issue they have been supporting some 10 years.
 Addresses may be expected shortly from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12

morning at II o'clock and last night at ' o'clock. Both of the meetings were quite largely attended, and there was much enthusiasm manifested.
 Last night at 8 o'clock services were held both at the Salvation Army hall, on Twenty-second street between Second and Third avenue, and at the First Methodist church. Both services were well attended.
 The officers council win be held today, at whicn whatever business which may come up will be given consideration and dispensed with. The congress will close tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Augusta is Recoverinu.

Augusta, Ga, October 1.-The water works department was fully restored to- day for the first time since the floods of August 26. The water service depends upon the canal and the freshet broke the canal banks which have now been par italy repaired. Power of the canal also operated the lighting plant. The cotton mills will be given water with which to operate in a week. The city schools will open tomorrow, a month late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Christian Endeavor Plans.

New Orleans. October 11.-Plans to lead the Christian Endeavorers of the world in membership and missionary offerings were put forward last night at young peo- pies mass meeting at the International Missionary convention of the Churches of Christ. An audience of about 2. 800 filled the Athenaeum hall. where ths meeting was held. The Rev. Claude F, Hill of Mobile, national superintendent of Christian Endeavor. outlined the En- deavorers' campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12

concerts to be given daily at the fair will draw large crowds. On leaving Mem phis last week she was presented with a loving cup by the fair management
 Signor Joseph F'ontana, the baritone also made a fine impression. He was called back four times, having first rem dered "Traviati," and then, Tt Is Not Through" "I Love You Still" and Fun icule, Funicule." Each time the applause grew louder and the chubby, little, good natured fellow, with the big voice, seemed to get more of his happy spirit out of him each succeeding moment.
 The accomplishment of Master Pasqual- oni, the youngest cornet soloist in the world, was considered remarkable. The handsome little fellow has music in his head, and both of his selections, though difficult, were well rendered.
 It was almost dark before the crowd began moving for the city. During the intermission the people scattered over the grounds and, walking everywhere on per- fectly dry ground were sble to grasp the big scope on which the fair is built this year, It is estimated that several thou sand were in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Green Undertaking Co. For Atlanta take Southern Railways 7::30 morning train.
 FOR SALE, AUTO Insurance-Fire and liability. MOORE 6 REYNOLDS.
FERNS.

Over 5000 beautiful ferns of many varie- for cash at bargain to make room for other plants No finer ones in the county. Also other beautiful plants. Sale all this and get bargain at the greenhouse of George E. Luffmans, Landscape Gardener, Nurseryman and Florist. at Glen Iris. Take Idlewild Car.
 1o-11-st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
Confederate Veteran Dead.

Richmond, Va, October n.-Gen. Eppa Hunton, former United States senator and one of the last surviving generals of the Confederate army, died in this city today, aged S5. The funeral will take place Tuesday with military honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12

Caprice-Hunting Scenes, Buarboni.
 Waltz-The Merry Widow.
 Finale-Twilight, Arditi.
 Arena Stock Show.
 The big arena stock show will begin this moriling in front of the grand stand at Il o'clock. The programme for the first three days will be pulled off as fol- lows
 Class A-Beef cattle, Short Horn.
 Class B-Beef cattle, Red Rolled.
 Glass C-Beef cattle, Herefords.
 Class D-Beef cattle, Alabama and Mis- sissippi raised.
 Class E-Dairy cattle, Jerseys.
 Class F-Dairy cattle, Holstein- -Friesian, Ayreshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Dutch Belted and other pure breeds
 Class G-Dairy cattle, Alabama and Mississippi raised any breed. Sweepstakes for milch cow.
 Class H-Mules.
 Class I-Jacks and Jennets.
 Class J-Harness horses.
 Peggy on Hand.
 The much talked of Peggy" the most valuable hen in the world. owned bv Ernest Kellcstrass of Kansas City, Mo-, arrived in Birmingham yesterday afternoon over the Frisco, and will be on exhibition at the poultry show at the State Fair all the week.
 The poultry exhibition is just to the right of the main entrance, opposite the stock exhibit, and will no doubt he one of the great attractions of the great State Fair show. With Peggy are 20 of her children each one of which is valuable bird. This exhibit is without doubt the finest ever made in the world, and the Alabama State Fair has been exceedingly fortunate in get ting this attraction through the cour- tesv of John A. MurlSin of Nashville Robert Kellestrass of Kansas City,with two attendants, Messrs. Swan and Rogers, accompany this exhibit to Bir- min gham.
 Fine Exhibit, of Poultry.
 One of the best attractions at the Alabama State Fair this year is the nou1try exhibition. Every coop in the bis tent is filled and in many the birds have had to be doubled up. In qual- itv it is one of the best shows that has ever been held in the south. The Rhode Island Red class is especially large and some of the very best birds in the country are here.
 MT. Kellerstrass of Kansas City, Mo-, the owner of Peggy" says that this is the finest exhibition ever made in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
At the Gayetx.

The Rose Hill English Folly company is the attraction at the New Gayety the atre this week, beginning with matinee this afternoon. Of the old favorites with the company will be seen Idylla Vyner the accomplished leading lady of last sea- son. In the olio will be seen the Four Londons, one of the best acrobatic acts in the United States The Rose Hill com pany is provided with "A queenly girls, who will be seen in bewitching gowns and novelties will be introduced that promise to be absolutely unique.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
THE WEATHER.

Washington. October 11.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Monday and Tuesday; cooler in the in- terior Monday; light northwest winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12
w. A. RothWell Dead.

Chicago, October 11.-Word was received tonight by Democratic National Chairman Norman E. Mack of the death at Moberly, Mo-, of Democratic National Committee man w. A. Rothwell. MT. Rothwell was a lawyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-12

E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09

Norfolk City Poll Tax Case Provokes
State Interest.

RICHMOND. Va. August S.-The SUI
prene court of appeals today allowed a
writ of error and supersedeas in the Nor
folk city poll tax case. The question in
VOWED Is what constitutes personal
payment of taxes Under a decision OF
Judge Martin of Norfolk no person can
vote who does not pay his taxes out OF
his own funds and in person TO the treas
urer. The judge himself Is disfranchised
by his own decision. he having paid with
a check.
The decision of the lower court. If sus-
tanned. will deprive 20 per cent of the
people of the state OF their votes. as the
bulk have paid by using checks by
messengers. The new constitution re-
qulres that Il voter shall personally" pay.
and II was to have this interpreted that
the action was brought.
NORFOLK. Va. August S.-While IL Is
true that Judge Martin did not person
ally pay his poll tax and would be dis
franchised under his own construction of
the law. he happens to have been a Con-
federate soldier and can vote under the
constitution without the payment of taxes.
Judge Martin was with the Virginia Mill
tary Institute cadets at the battle OF New
Market and other engagements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
TO CONSULT Mr.. BRYAN
CHAIRMAN MACK WILL DIS
CUsS CAMPAIGN PLANS.

CHICAGO. August San important
conference having to Go with the adoption
of a general outline Of campaign will be
held Tuesday between w. ]. Bryan and
Norman f. Mack, chairman of the demo-
cratic national -oonanaisser,---iss--x
Neb. or Mack will leave for Lincoln i'm
mediately after . meeting here Monday
OK the various heads of the subcomInit-
tees OF the national committee at which
tentative plans for the campaign will be
formulated for presentation 10 bar Bryan
Trey Woodson, secretary of the ma
tional committee, arrived here from his
home in Kentucky today and Gov c. y.
Haskell of Oklahoma, treasurer of the
committee. got here tonight. Oh irnran
Mack said today that he would make fur
Their efforts to obtain a reconsideration of
the order Of the western passenger asso-
citation declining to give {. reduced rate
to the Bryan notification. Cha .rman Mack
said that the headquarters would be
closed tomorrow and the day spent in
rest.
Chairman Mack tonight addressed a fur
Their communication to Eben E.. Mcleod.
chairman of the Western PASSENGER As
ISOLATION calling his attention to a re-
port printed in several western papers
that special rates had been granted to
Grand Army meeting to be held in the
territory of the association I'D to a late
hour he had received no reply to this let
ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
A GREAT RECORD.
Admiral Pillsbury Declares He Is
Immensely Gratified.

1t is a great record and / am i'm
mensely gratifled.'
This was the comment of Rear Admiral
Piilsbury. chief of the bureau of naviga-
ton and acting Secretary of the Navy,
when the news OF the sighting of the At
lsntic fleet at Auckland. New Zealand,
was communicated to him.
In view of the storm which the feet en-
Countered on its way from Honolulu. it
was scarcely expected that it would ar
rive at Auckland before midnight of the
Stu tour timel. which would bring the
news of the arrival to the United States,
in the ordinary course. some time Sunday
afternoon.
The fleet, following its itinerary. was
due TO reach Auckland on the afternoon
of the Sth instant Omitted States timep,
and this achievement II has accomplished.
although il was necessary, by reason of
the violent northeast storm, for Rear Ad-
miral Sperry. in command, to increase the
speed OF the ships from ten to twelve
knots an hour.
The efficiency of the fleet has been
proven. and the way in which it weathered
Tire storm through which it has just
passed-the most severe It has encoun-
tered since it left Hampton Roads-has
created the greatest qualification among
the officials of the Navy Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
SECURING JERSEY WOODS
Seeking Negro Assailant of a Far.
mer's Daughter.

SALEM, y. J.. August S-Armed posses
under the direction of Sheriff Collins B.
Allen are searching Salem and adjoining
counties tonight for negro who today
committed brutal assault upon Stella
Lawrence. the twelve-year-oId daughter
Of Oscar Lawrence, a farmer, of War
rington township. The police of every
city and town in south Jersey have been
furnished with a description of the ne
gro, who was a stranger i'm the neighbor-
hood. and are making determined effort
to apprehend him.
Farmers and their sons are securing
the woods and roads between here and
Woodstown, and if they capture the ne
gro he is in danger of violent treatment.
Stella Lawrence left her home to place
letter in a rural delivery mail box at
the end Of a lane on her fathers farm.
probably a quarter of mile from the
house. She was about to return when a
negro, whose approach she had not no
ticed. seized her and dragged her away.
When the girl did not return members
Of her fathers family started In search
an hour elapsed before she had recovered
sufficiently to tell her story. The girl was
able to give a very meager description
Of the negro, whom she had never. seen
before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
MAY OPPOSE PEARRE.
Sentiment Favors Nomination of Elk
Senator Lewis.

Special Dispatch to Tho Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, August s-The
democrats of Ailegany county I'm conven-
ton at Miller's Hall today selected dele
gates to the sixth Maryland district con-
gressional convention, which assemblies at
Oakland, August 20.
The sentiment of the convention was de-
cidedIy for ex-State Senator David j.
Lewis for the congressional nomination
Mr.. Lewis is a strong Bryan man, always
having been an intense admirer Of Bryan.
and he is a firm advocate of union labor.
He has always been retained as counsel
for the United Mine Workers. Mr.. Lewis
is a former law partner Of Representative
George A. Pearre. who has been renOmi-
mated by the republicans. Senator Lewis
is a student Of sociological questions. He
Is the author Of treatise on government
ownership Of railways. and he was the
author OF the bill in the last Mary
land legislature assessing each ton of
coal mined flve mills to create fund for
the relief OF families of miners killed
while at work. II was the intention to
pay each family 5000.
Tho bill passed the senate and was re-
ported favorably To the house, but died on
the speakers desk. Senator Lewis Is
note! for his oratorical ability. He began
as Il coal miner. working in the mines o.
central Pennsylvania when but twelve
years OF age. He is of Welsh extraction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
LOSS OF JOB LEADS TO SUICIDE
Victim Hanged Himself in Pathway
of New Haven Trains.

NEW YORK. August S.-rnable TO find
work. Robert NJ. Miller. carpenter COM
mitted suicide in IA peculiar manner to-
day. Tying a rope to a bridge over the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad tracks, in the Bronx borough
Miller placed moose around his neck
and jumped from the bridge. His sus-
per 1eC body hung in the pathway OF
nor.L hou.,d trains. and an early freight
TRAN was stopped by ii after the engineer
had whistled calmly for the man. whom
the engineer supposed to be alive. 10 get
out of the way. In Miller's pockets was
an empty pay envelope. on which was
written Your services are no longer re-
CURED
Miller had notified his landiady that he
was going to kill himself because he could
find no work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
RUMoR BLOCKS TRAFFIC.
False Report About Skyscraper
Causes Sensation in Pittsburg.

PITTSBURG, August S.-The erroneous
circulation of a report today that the Ar
rott building, large skyscraper at 4th
avenue and Wood street, was out of
plumb and in danger Of collapsing caused
thousands Of persons to rush to the vicin-
ity, effectuaIly blocking traffic in one of
the busiest portions of the city.
SQUADS of police, under the direction Of
Director of Public Safety Lang. and the
entire force of the bureau of building in
spection were hurried to the building. An
examination Of the huge structure showed
IL to be in first-class condition.
1t was several hours before the police
were able to break up the crowds of
spectators. The report resulted from poor
optical observations of several street sur
veyors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
MRS. WARDwELL INSANE.
Washington Reports No Law to Force
Leper's Deportation.

BISBEE. Ar1z.. August S-Ofiicials of
the government at Washington have mott
fled the authorities OF this territory that
there is no law under which the deporta-
ton Of Mrs. Werdwell. the leper. to the
leper colony OF Molokai can be ordered.
Mrs. Wardwe;l who is In quarantine at
Tombstone, has become violently insane
and is kept shackeled to a bedpost. Her
husband. Gen. Wardwell. aged eighty-six,
Is very weak, the result of an operation Of
cancer.
A petition will be presented to Gov.
Kibbey asking him TO pardon Albert
Cole, a brother of Mrs. Wardwell who
Is serving six years term In prison at
Yuma, in order that he may care for
the aged couple.