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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
County Should Work To
SOIUe Water Problem
Prominent Men Say Is the Time to Get Together Show
Outside Capital That We Can Get Plenty of Water
for Industrial Plants.

Now that the new county amendment
seems to be Defeated" said Mayor George
b. Ward yesterday, 81 think we should
take advantage of some of the lessons
we have learned, and let our county
grasp the many problems which confront
her.
I believe the fight has done Birming-
ham and jefferson county good 1t has
awakened a remarkable amount of patri-
otism, and has pointed out Just what
this big county can and should do. Right
now is the time to take up the future
water supply of Jefferson county. The
great need of supply of water upon
which corporations and industrial plants
depend is an urgent one. The county is
the unit to undertake it. With the conf
dence of victory behind us, and the as
surance of the good will of the whole
state, Birmingham should take up this
movement go about it Systematically,
and remove all the blight of private in
terest from it, so that incoming corpora
tons may have perfect confidence in
the county to furnish them adequate
water for all time"
1hlSNsame sentiment prevails among all
those who led the fight against the new
county amendment. 1t would seem that
out of the campaign will come a move
ment which might have been years later
but for the interest aroused. Right
now is the time to begin laying the
plans" said Walker Percy 1.-THE county
authorities should take the matter up at
once, and find out just what is neces-
sary, and the people should back up a
campaign to instruct the representatives
in the next legislature to provide a meth
cd for securing the water supply.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
nHlIman Hearts"

The seat sale for Human Hearts Is
now on at the Jefferson box ofhce'
This popular and highly successful play
comes this year for an engagement or
two nights and a maintee, beginning
to morrow night. Although IL Will pe
presented by company OF superior
excellence and strength, Manager
Douglas announces that it will be a
bargain day" with the highest priced
seats at the matinee at 90 cents and
81 being the price of the best seats Tor
the night performances.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05

Alderman b. II. Cooper at the meet
ing of the city council last night stated
that he had received as many as % let
ters from men prominent in the business
life of Birmingham urging him to take
up and agitate a municipal government
by commission of three members.
Mr.. Cooper stated that at the present
moment he was uncertain whether he IA
vored making a fight for government
by commission but declared that he would
be driven to that idea If the present state
OF affairs. which he described, continued
to exist
Mr.. Cooper before making reference TO
the commission government made an ad-
dress to the board, charging that petty
politics and partisanship existed and urg-
ing the aldermen to abandon these pol
icies and attend to the interests of the
city and its people.
cit is well for the board to drop petty
politics which the board has been and is
guilty off, stated he, land to put an
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Miss Elizabeth Stephens.

Miss Elizabeth Stephens, age 25 years,
died Tuesday night, succumbing to an
operation. The remains were sent to Eu-
taw, Ala, at 4:10 o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon by Gaudin e. Co. for interment.
The deceased was In the nurses training
class at the Hillman hospital and she
was very popular among her co-work-
ers. Funeral services were held at the
hospital yesterday afternoon, while a
dozen of the nurses acted as pallbearers.
There were a large number of floral Of
ferings, one of large size and especial
beauty being presented by the students
of the Birmingham Medical college.
Eutaw was the home of Miss Stephens
and she is survived by both parents and
a brother, all of whom reside there.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
CITY COMMITTEE
AGAIN TONIGHT

The city democratic executive commit
tee will met in adjourned session tonight
in the council chamber of the city hail.
Other witnesses in the Gambill-Hoyt
aldermanic controversy will be examined
Monday night, as is remembered, six
men who voted for Hoyt were asked to
disqualify themselves by given testimony
and tonight others will be similarly
urged.
Walter Metcalfe. chairman of the COM
mittee, has issued other subpoenaes for
witnesses, and it is probable that before
adjourning tonight the contestant will
rest. In case enough voters have been
disqualified to cut away Hoyt's major
ity, the contestee, it is stated, will put
witnesses on the stand to attack the
qualifications of certain of those who
voted for Gambill.
According to the mode of procedure as
adopted by the committee only those who
voted for one of the aldermanic candi-
dates in the primary and for a republican
or independent in the general election
will be disqualified. According to the
mode of procedure, too. all evidence will
be in by adjournment tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
BAPTIST WOMEN
DISCUSS MISSIONS

A large attendance greeted the opening
of the sixteenth session of the Women's
Missionary Union of Alabama yesterday
morning in the First Baptist church, there
being delegates from all parts of the
state.
Most of the day was taken up in the
disposing of routine matters, though a
number of interesting talks were made on
various subjects pertaining to mission
airy work Mrs Il. A. Hamilton of Bir-
mingham read the report of the president.
Mrs. Charles A Stakeley OF Montgomery
who was unable to attend on account of
illness.
Mrs. A. j. Dickinson made the speech
of welcome in behalf of the Birmingham
members, while Miss Kathleen Mallory
made the response Miss Anna B. Hart
well spoke during the morning on the
subject of Enlargement which is the
keynote of the convention.
Reports from the various committees
W eye read, some discussion arising from
them. The enrolment committee was ap-
pointed Immediately after the convention
was called to order and the enrolment
OF the convention followed. The ladies
composing this committee were Mrs. L.
@. c. Kelley. Mrs. j. D. Ray. Miss
Mary Edwards and Mrs. G.. B. Stumps,
Atcing President Mrs. Hamilton making
the appointments
A genuine welcome was extended by
the convention to the visitors from the
mission field the entire convention aris-
ing and spending few moments in get
ting acquainted with them. Those wish
tors are Miss Anna Hartwell, Miss Willie
H. Kelly of China and Mrs. ]. F. Ray
of Japan.
Tho treasurer's report showed $3,lS3 Il
to be in the treasury, while the secre-
tary reported II missionary societies and
10 Sunbeam bands organized during the
past quarter.
Committees We're appointed as follows:
Constitution: Mrs. w. II. Sanford, Miss
Kate Mcmillan and Mrs. j. b. Allen.
Re solutions: Mrs. M. w. Carlisle, Mrs.
II. c. Stevenson and Mrs. Julia l.. Belts.
Time and place next meeting: Miss
Louella Houston, Mrs. w. d. Hubbard
and Mrs George Mize.
Today's session will conclude the meet
ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
Italians Are Very Sensitive.

Rome, November 4-The Tribuna, which
rs government organ, in an article on
the marriage of the Duke of Abruzzi, says
that the majority of Italians, while pre-
ferring that the duke should marry a
royal princess, do not deny that he should
follow the dictates of his own heart, but
they demand that the question of his
marriage to Miss Elkins be officially con-
firmed or denied, thus putting an end to
the fusillade of the American newspapers,
which deeply wounds the Italian sensi-
bilities and may result in a reaction in
public opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05

Every representative in the next legis-
lature from Jefferson should be pledged
to help pass a bill establishing a water
commission or board of some kind, with
the necessary authority to bring water
here and build the plant We should not
forget the arguments used in the CAM
paign. Even if the amendment has car
RED and the county been crippled, this
matter of water should certainly receive
attention.
IF we have won" said Campaign Man
ager w. II. Kettig, q believe the next
legislature should establish water COM
mission for Jefferson county. l consider
this the only solution of our water
troubles, and believe that by pledging our
next representatives, the matter can be
taken up in its natural and proper form.
Il certainly hope that the amendment
is lost. While l have no figures, / I'M
derstand that the returns show MAORI
ty which cannot be overcome. l be-
lieve that to some extent the vote was
enc Of friendship to Birmingham, and we
owe a debt of gratitude to those who
voted for us, as well as for their own
interests
The water supply is the first important
job on the calendar for our great county
to undertake. said b. f. Moore Il favor
beginning the fight right now and using
every means to accomplish something def
mite. Jefferson county has plenty of sur
plus money to be used in this manner
and there is nothing so pressing in i'm
portance. Water should be the issue in
our next legislative campaign and not a
man should go in who is not ready to
help solve our water problems
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
Nav Robson Next Week.

In presenting May Robson in the new
American comedy, THE Rejuvenation
of Aunt Mary" by Anne Warner, at
the Jefferson theatre on Monday and
Tuesday next local theatregoers VIII
have an opportunity of seeing Ameri-
cas- best known character actress and
one of the most original comedies ever
offered to the American public. l.. 5.
Sire. under whose management MISS
Robson is starring, has surrounded her
with a strong company and the entire
production, scenic and costumes Is
most elaborate. There will be NATL
nee performance Tuesday. Seat sale
opens tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
Strong Guard for NEGRO.

Raleigh, N. c.. November Accompany.
B of the North Carolina National Guard
today escorted to Concord for trial VIII
Graham. alias Henry Fuggart. the negro
charged with ravishing a 16-year-old
white girl Miss Pearl TUDOR, In Cabarrus
county, on October 10 last. The negro
has been kept in the penitentiary here
for fear of mob violence and the Raleigh
military company, 70 strong, was sent to
Concord as a precautionary measure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05

From all Indications Alabama followed
jefferson eounty's example in every par
ticular, voting on the four propositions
with the same result
jefferson county went three to one for
Bryan, 5000 majority against the new
county amendment, two to one for the
good roads amendment and overwhelm-
ingly against the biennial sessions. Re
turns from nearly all the boxes in the
county show that the republicans have
voted something like 1000 ballots in the
county, which breaks all former records.
More tickets were scratched in this cleo
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05

The Board of Revenue is now putting
the finishing touches on the Jefferson
county roads, the completion Of which will
put the county's system of highways in
prime condition. The roads over the
entire county have been or are being
worked and within a week or two
everything will be in readiness for the
hard winter months.
Hugh McGeever of the Board of Reve-
nue. stated yesterday afternoon that ey-
erything is in excellent condition. speak
ing generally of Jeffersons roads he
said:
1.-THE new road up Shades mountain has
been virtually completed and has been
extended to a point about mile beyond
the crest of the mountain toward tho
Shelby county line This road will be con-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
Boy Is Killed BY Fall
While Climbing Tree

While climbing a tree yesterday after
min Edward L. Cumming, the 1O-year-
old son of Fireman E. H. Cumming of
No. fire department, lost his grip and
fell to the ground and received injuries
from which he succumbed last night.
The accident happened about o'clock
and his skull was fractured by the force
with which he hit the ground. He was
rendered unconscious Immediately and an
ambulance was quickly summoned and
the little fellow rushed to st. Vincents
hospital. Everything possible was done
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
At the Gavety,

Manager Yost of the Gayety is off
fering the spectacular production. ths
Golden Crook for this week at that
house. This show is very much out OF
the ordinary in that it is a magnifeenE
spectacular, scenic and costume produc-
ton. A bevy of handsome young wom-
en- beautifully costumed are one of the
features of the organization. Many novel
specialties go to make part of the pro-
gramme. The dance of the Whirlwinds
is a number of great beauty and attrac4
tiveness
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
INDICATED THE
RESULTS IN WHOLE STATE

ton than in any previous one, and here
tofore the republicans have been contents
with about 1000 votes
1t is estimated in Birmingham that JEFF
ferson county alone can overbalance the
majority of the southern counties on tho
new county amendment, and that the
northern counties will give a big vote
against it. Last night the general senti-
ment around Bessemer and birmingham
was to the effect that the amendment
had lost
The official count by the county officers
will be made Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
AWARDED DAMAGES
FOR LOSS OF HAT

A suit for the recovery of damages
for the loss of a hat was the feature
case in Judge Coleman's division of the
circuit court yesterday
The suit was instituted by R. F. Thomas
against Loftin & White, who conduct q
barber shop on Second avenue near the
corner of Twentieth street.
According to the evidence brought out
in the trial yesterday, it seems that Mr..
Thomas went into the barber shop to get
shave and while he was IN the chair
his hat disappeared All efforts to To-
cate the hat in question were in vain and
It is understood that Mr.. Thomas never
regained the possession of his headgear.
Accordingly suit was filed in the cir
cult court 1t appearing that Loftin &c
White, the proprietors of the shop, failed
to make good the loss of the hat. The
case came up before Judge Coleman yes
terday morning and after quite a lot of
evidence had been heard a Judgment was
rendered in favor of the plaintiff $3.50
damages, the value of the hat, being
awarded him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
At the Biiou.

The current booking at the Bijou
theatre this week is the ever-welcomo
Bluegrass drama, "In Old Kentucky,
which is given as usual with a sumptu-
GUS scenic equipment, a capital com
pany and the always entertaining pick
aninny band. Miss May Stockton is
the new "Madge Briefly" the mountain
heroine, in this seasons organization
and she compares favorably with any
who have been seen in the role. There
will be matinee this afternoon and
the usual performance tonight. Next
week the Bijou will offer the elaborate
musical fantasy, THE Wizard of Or,
with large company and brilliant
scenic equipment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05

there to save his life but he sank lower
and lower until death came at $50
clock
His remains were removed to the Lige
10y undertaking establishment where
they will be prepared for burial and taken
to the family residence, corner of Whit
aker and Glenn streets. Funeral arrange
ments will be held up pending the arrival
of relatives from North Carolina.
The deceased was an especially bright
boy and popular among his playmates
and the accident threw a decided gloom
over the neighborhood in which he lived.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
Railroad OFFICERS Reelected.

New Orleans. November AT the an
nual meeting today of the New Orleans
and Northeastern railroad, a part of tho
Queen and Crescent system, the follow
ing officers were reelected: ID. ID. Cur
ran, president and general manager; L. A.
Jones, vice president and comptroller; FL.
A. Wenham. secretary and treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
Black PATHS Troubadours.

Black PATHS Troubadours, a well
known organization of eolored singers,
dancers and comedians, will give two
performances at the Jefferson theatre
this afternoon and tonight. Inc cohl-
pany is said to be up to the Black
Patti standard and the show Is much
on the order of it's prior appearances
here, with the exception that new
songs and specialties will be intro
duced.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
BilIik Is Alive, Yet Dead.

Chicago, November 4.-That Herman
Billk, convicted of the murder of sew
eral members of the Vzral family, is al
ready dead in the eye of the lazy, was the
plea set up by Attorney Hinckley before
Judge Barnes today in an endeavor to
save Billik from the gallows. Judge
Barnes had set today for passing sem
tence on the prisoner, but in the light of
the arguments presented, postponed the
matter until November II, Bllik was
sentenced to be hanged last summer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
HeIon Sullivan.

Helon Sullivan, the 16-months-
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs w. ]. Sulli-
van, died Tuesday night at the family
residence 1880 Avenue C. Funeral services
were held at the residence yesterday aft
ernoon at 3 clock and interment was at
Wocdlawn cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05

Vile team, is that of Adelina Roattino
and Clara Stevens In a novelty song
and dance turn, with their own special
scenery and electrical embellishments.
Frank A. Ferguson, assisted by Miss
Lillian Woodward in the great comedy
drama sketch. the Ace or Trumps," is
without doubt one of the best
sketches ever shown in Birmingham.
Matinee this afternoon at $3.50 especial.
ly for the ladies and children and tho
usual night performance tonight at
$50
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
UNDER WOOD GOES TO AID
INRE IISING THE TARIFF

Washington next Tuesday morning. The
committee is called together for the pur-
pose of beginning work on tariff re-
vision. Mr.. Underwood is the second rank
ing democratic member of the committe
He will leave for Washington either
Sunday morning or Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
w. C. peRard.

w. C. DeBard died Tuesday night at
4343 Second avenue, South. The remains
were sent to Fountain Inn, s. c., yes
terday afternoon by Shaw & Son for
interment The deceased was 21 years of
age and was an engineer on the Southern
railway. He was also a member of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
PUTTING THE FINISHING
TOUCHES ON THE ROADS

neeted with the Rocky Ridge road and
when this is done we will have an ex-
cellent highway running through JEFF
ferson county all the way from tho
Blount to the Shelby county line. The
highway leading into Walker county is
also practically completed.
Nearly all of the roads have been
thoroughly worked and many of them
newly macadamized. The members of
the board believe that the county roads
are now superior to what they have
ever been, and with the plan of having
supervisors over the county to maintain
the good condition they hope to keep the
highways in such order that next year
practically all of the road money may be
used In the construction of new roads AMI
not for the repair of the old ones, which
has been the case heretofore
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05

Birmingham yesterday received mes
sage from Chairman Serene e. Payne,
chairman of the ways and means COM
mittee of the House of Representatives,
asking him to be present at meetings
of the committee which will begin i'll
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
Fire DAMAGES a Train Shed.

st. Louis, November 4.--Fire early today
destroyed three-story storehouse within
the train shed of the st. Louis union
station and partly damaged the train
shed. Loss, $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05

Law Books Recovered,-The police
have in their possession quite a num-
Der of practically new books on law
which City Detectives Williams and
Dfsheroon recovered several days ago
Apparently, the books were stolen and
pawned. The books are being held in
the office of the chief of police for
Identification.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
CITY ITEMS.

Capital stock Increased. = Papers
were filed in the office of the probate
court yesterday afternoon certifying
the increase of the capital stock OF
the Elmwood Cemetery company from
500, 900 to $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
violated Hunting Law.-Humane OF

Violated Hunting Law.-Humane Of
ficer L. A. Bonnie arrested John Galy-
ano near Pratt City yesterday for vio-
lating the hunting laws. Galyano is
alleged to have been shooting field
larks in the vicinity of Pratt City. He
was arrested by Mr.. Bonnie, tried be-
fore Judge Taylor in the Pratt City
court and fined SIS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05

Blast Furnace Stag, the
cheapest and best material for
concrete and ballast. We ship
in carload lots only. Bir1ning-
ham Stag Co., Bell phone 439.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
THE WEATHER.

Washington, November 4.-Weather
forecast:
Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Thurs
day and Friday; warmer Friday; fresh
north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05
At the Majestic.

The Sister act. as it is called, when
two girls are associated in a vaude-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-05

Try The Gawk for half.tone cuts.
Age-Herald building.