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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
n, August G
REGARDING FANATIcIsM.
Well Known Wage-Worker Discusses
State Administration.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
If might is right, then this present
administration is right. But the demo-
cratic party of Alabama by it's rabid and
radical legislation has done more to
drive capital out of the state in the last
two years than we can get back in the
next ten. Several years ago a member
of the legislature from Jackson county,
a preacher, introduced a bill to prevent
ladies from wearing shirtwaists, because
he thought the shirtwaist immodest.
Should he introduce that bill now I am
sure it would pass with the representa-
tives this state has now in Montgomery.
Out west gentleman introduced a bill
to prevent ladies from wearing hats over
a certain size. His bill would be in order
In Montgomery.
One of the warm supporters of prohi-
bition had the misfortune to have his
house catch on fire and after the firemen
put 1t out found some beer and other
wet goods The firemen began to drink
it. About that time the owner came up
and told the boys not to drink that stuff
as it was medicine for his wife They
said 1t looked like beer. smelled like beer
and tasted like beer and proceeded to
clean it up.
The last democratic platform adopted
was for local option and the representa-
tives were elected by the people on that
platform. Am glad to say some have had
manhood enough to stick to 1t. If some
good man would run for governor on the
local option platform and have nerve
1r fa
laws; guarantee corporations a square
deal, and stop this useless war on rail-
roads, believe he would turn the same
trick that Governor Brown did in Geor-
gia. They say it showed around Atlanta
when Governor Smith turned over the
great seal to Little Joe"
The church in France was running the
state and everyone knows the result. When
a preacher leaves the pulpit and enters
politics he Is always an extremist on
some subject and the good women will
find out that the preacher-politician will
try to regulate the kind of wearing APP
parel next
l notice with pleasure that J. c. King
of Birmingham was one of the few who
were true to the local option platform on
which all members of this Legislature
we're elected. 1t takes brave man to
vote contrary to powers that be in Mont
gomery now; guess they will try for the
United States Senate next, but we will
attend to that and send man who is
not afraid to stand up for the safe and
sound laws. Fanaticism will have no
place in that body.
understand that anyone who criticises
the actions of the prohibition leaders
is charged with being bought by the
whisky men. They cannot prove this,
and It only goes to show that II you
do not jump when they say so you are
dead wrong.
Say, Mr.. Editor, where are we at?
R. e. HOWARD.
North Birmingham, August 6, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
DIR. JENKINS breaches.
Atlanta Pastor at Congregational
Church Sunday Morning.

The Rev. Dr. F. f. Jenkins, former
pastor of the Central Congregational
church of Atlanta, will fill the pulpit
Sunday morning at the Pilgrim Congre-
gational church, 725 North Nineteenth
street. Dr. Jenkins is a noted preach
er and has had much experience in
home missionary work in the south. 1t
is expected that large crowd will
be present at the IL o'clock services
Sunday in order to hear his sermon.
At the usual Sunday night meeting
at the Airdome theatre Rev. George
Eaves, pastor Of the church, will con-
duct the services. The meeting will be
specially devoted to lodge men and
members of all lodges are invited to
be present. 1t is hoped that a good
representation will attend. The SER
vice will begin promptly at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
THROUGH CARS RUNNING.
Fine Service Established Between
Birmingham and East Lake.

Through care are now running every
night from Birmingham direct to East
Lake without a single stop. The first car
leaves at TAO p. M, and run every 20 min
utes until $40. giving six specials In all.
They return. leaving at 10 o'clock, and
every 20 minutes until 1920 o'clock
This will reduce the time of the trip to
about 25 minutes and will make the ride
exceptionally pleasant. The service will
not interfere with local traffic, as plenty
of regular cars will look after the local
passengers. 1t removes the heavy East
makes the change more comfortable to all
concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
oLD-FAsHloNED CAMP MEETING.
To Last Two Weeks at Fulton
Springs-Basket Picnics.

Beginning Sunday an fashioned
camp meeting will be held at Fulton
Springs and will be continued for two
weeks. The services will be conducted
by W. B. Mcdaniel and other pastors.
Everybody is invited to come and
bring a basket. 1t is expected that
the attendance will be large.
Fulton Springs is one of the popu-
lar summer resorts Of the state and
offers an ideal spot for the camp
meeting. Those attending are requested
to bring tent for camping. The
grounds may be reached by train or
by way of automobiles and tallyh oes,
which are to make regular trips from
the end of the North Birmingham car
line. The fare for the trip will be SO
cents each way
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
Carllsts Ready To Act,

Cerbere. France, August 6.-The
Carlist leaders will hold a meeting
shortly at French frontier town I'd
decide upon their attitude, in view
of recent events. Afterward, 1t is une
derstood, Don Jaime. the Spanish pre-.
tender, will issue manifesto, declar
ing that he has no intention to profit
by the misfortunes Of his country, but
that if the government is powerless
to save the honor of the nation he
will act. The Carlists claim that they
are in position to arm and place
in the field at once 100000 supporters
burning with zeal.
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transfers" at jail.

Outside of transfers" there were ex-
ceptionally few prisoners committed to the
county Jail yesterday, but the warden's
docket under date of yesterday is profuse-
" decorated with the names Of prisoners
bound from other counties to the mines
where convicts are worked.
In all there were Is transfers" Six of
these were state prisoners, while the ot.l-
ers were prisoners from various counties.
A majority of them were bound for Ban
ner mines, operated by the Pratt Con-
solidated Coal company, while the few
remaining were bound Cor Flat Top. where
the sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron COM
pany works convicts in its mines.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
JULY REPORT OF
HILLMAN HOSPITAL

Miss N. B. Hamilton, superintendent Of
the Hllman hospital. has submitted to
the BOARD of Revenue her report for the
mouth Of July. The total number Of pa
tients treated during the month was ESQ,
while the total cost per capita per day
was Ssh cents. The report, which fol-
lows, is considered very favorable one:
Number of patients in house July 1. 30.
Total number admitted, 100; medical
cases, CO.; surgical. 70.
Total number discharged, ia; improved,
80; unimproved, 7; cured. 72 died, 16.
Average in house per day, 96.
Operations, AZ, capital. SO, minor. 7.
Accidental cases treated, II; plaster
casts 6; house dressings. SIG; ether used.
pounds; cause saved, 800 yards.
Out door department, treated, $685.
Total treated during month, $50.
Cost of feeding, per capita, per day,
Is cents.
Total cost, per capita, per day, less cost
of outdoor patients. 5S1h cents.
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Twas Dreadful Toll
Swollen Warrior Took

BE it further resolved that copy of
these resolutions be sent to each senator
and member of the house."
At the meeting of citizens, which was
held at the Seventh Avenue Consolidated
hail. C. M. Green presided and R. Fl.
Wharton. Jr., performed the duties of
secretary.
After the meeting Chairman Green, in
reporting the above resolutions, stated
that had the weather been good the at
tendance would have been large and en-
thusiastic. He stated that while the
meeting was in progress innumerable
North Birmingham people used the tele-
phone to inform those gathered that they
had the support of many who were I'M
able to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
SAWYER DIES
OF HIS INJURIES

David Sawyer, aged 80 years, died
yesterday at Warrior from injuries
received in the mines there Thursday.
The accident was caused by falling
rock, which caught Sawyer and
crushed him. He was taken to his
home in dying condition. the doc
tors not expecting him to live but a
short while.
A widow and three children survive
the deceased. Funeral services will be
held at the home in Warrior this aft
ernoon. The Odd Fellows, of which he
was a member, will attend the funeral
in a body. Shaw G. Son of Birming
ham are in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
SPECIALS COULDN'T POINT
OUT THE TWO DEFENDANTS

Attorney Jim" Long sprang a surprise
in the recorders court yesterday morning
and as a result the two men whom he
was defending for violating the prohibit
ton law were cleared of the charge.
The two men were w. R. Campbell and
B. c. Davis. who were arrested upon evil
dence furnished by Mayor O'Brien's spe-
cial men, J. r. Waggoner and C. Fl.
Carroll or Calhum When the latter two
men were placed upon the witness stand
Attorney Long asked If they knew the
men who had sold them the whisky and
then asked them to point out the defend
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07

ants They did not point out either Camp
bell or Davis and Judge Feagin ruled
that the evidence was not sufficient to
convict them, and granted them their re-
lease.
Waggoner and Carroll or Calhum had
memoranda of the purchases they had
made and also the bottled" evidence
The failure to positively identify the man
from whom 1t had been purchased how
ever, resulted in Judge Feagin ruling
that the evidence was too weak A large
crowd was In the court room at the time
and the decision caused quite a sensa-
ton.
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fisherman came along and rescued him

fisherman came along and rescued him.
Levine lost fine horse and wagon,
and states that as the result OF his ex-
perience he is shy over $500 in cash, the
money being in the wagon; his coat,
which was also in the wagon, and some
thing like 5000 worth of dry. goods and
other merchandise.
1t is contended that bridge over the
Warrior at or near Flat Top is badly
needed. 1t is stated that the stream is
one of the most treacherous in this part
of the country. and that 1t is unsafe to
cross it at most times
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
snanIsh LOSSES Heaux.

Lisbon. August 6.-The Secoli's Me-
lila correspondent says that the Span
iards have lost 500 men killed and
400 wounded in the last three days
fighting with the Moorish tribesmen
and that 35 officers and $50 men have
fallen into the hands of the Moors,
who tortured them before putting them
to death.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
Deep Subject at Y. M. c. A.

T. H. Johnston Of the Johnston Lumber
company will address the Young Men 8
Christian association "men's meeting" at
the Pastime theatre Sunday afternoon.
His topic will be, "Can a Christian Be
a Successful Business MANI"
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japan VIII Go Ahead.

Toxic, August Japan today Of
ficially notified the powers of her in
tention to proceed Immediately with
reconstructing and improving the An
tung-Mukden railroad without the con-
sent of China, diplomatic negotiations
having failed to overcome Chinese OPP
DOsitiOn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
JULY BUILDING WAS ACTIVE
INCREASE IN BIRMINGHAM

in the
n
indications etup and would surprising the
figure in deaI are as
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sapnish Troops May suffer.

Oran, August 6.-According to official
information received here the Riffs who
are opposing the spaniards at Melilla
have cut off a large part of the Spanish
water supply and the town is threatened
With a water famine and epidemic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
New Constitution in Effect,

Caracas, August 6.-The new con-
stitution of the republic went into Of
feet yesterday. Senior Gomez will be
elected Provisional President of the
republic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
Death In Atlanta.

Atlanta, August 6-J. H. Leinkauf,
a retired capitalist and well known
citizen of Atlanta, died here today.
His body will be sent to Mobile, his
former home, for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07

Following is the local report of the
United States weather bureau at Biz
mingham for "a hours ending at D.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07

Haywood Foster, a negro prisoner in
the Graymont street gang, was shot by
. negro guard yesterday morning while
attempting to escape. He was shot
through the liver and. is probably fatally
wounded. He was taken to the Hillman
hospital Dispatcher Clater of the Biz.
mingham Railway, Light and Power COM
pany took a few shots at the guard, think
tng he was trying to murder the negro.
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=. 7. Shaw 4 Son. Undertaken.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-07
THE WEATHER.

Washington, August 6.-Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Showers Satur-
day and probably. Sunday; moderate var
liable winds.
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big increases New York and Chicago the heavy
in
in slight Portland
quiet spell should
cause
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$500 to Washington and re
turn, August IA, via Southern
Railway.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25

has been told he does not know what
happened to him-whether the house
fell on him or a steamboat ran over
him. That is one side OF the matter.
The other side is that prosecutors find
it pretty hard matter to secure con-
victions unless the injured stands in
the court room. and evinces desire
to aid in the prosecution. The case
in justice court yesterday, when the
complaining witness presented an af-
fidavit averring that he didn't want to
prosecute. is an excellent case in
point. So many witnesses have dis
appeared in Clatsop county, also, that
the criminal law stands in danger OF
becoming a mockery. However, it
may be said, even il Peterson be lib
Grated, he may be only too willing
to remain to prosecute. Nevertheless
it is evident the prosecution is afraid
something would happen, On the
whole it is admitted, as an abstract
idea, that an innocent man should
be showed In Jail merely to hold him
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25
THE ASTORIA ELECTRIC
IS CONSOLIDATED
OWNING COMPANY IN NEW
YORK ACQUIRES LOCAL
HOLDINGS.

The filing for record at the court
house yesterday for deed, bearing
date April 27, 1901, wherein Charles
II. Page, Martin Foard, +. R. Stokes.
deed 10 the Astoria Electric Com
pany, for the consideration Of 81, the
street railway franchise granted to
them by this city on February 9th,
of that year, has significance quite
at variance with the current rumors
about town, most of which indica-e
a general transfer Of the corporate
property in question, to Mr., Henry,
of the United Railways, or to the
General Electric Company, and to
various other concerns and companies
in that particular business.
The fact Of the matter is. the status
and ownership Of this system is not
changed at all, as to proprietary in
terest: it is still in the hands of the
Electric Bond & Share Company, of
New York City only a little more so
than It has ever been, The company
desired OF secure complete control Of
the properties with view to making
extensive Improvements at an early
day, and to this end it has purchased
the 1900 shares of the full 5000 COM
prising its stock, from the gentlemen
above named and from Messrs' 5. 5,
Gordon and George O. Moon, and IS
now in complete control of the des-
TIMES of the plant and property.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25
The Fighting Picture.

On next Monday and Tuesday
nights, April 10th and 9th, the popu-
lar Bakeronian theatre will present a
200O-foot film showing in wonderful
detail. the first and last action of the
Johnson-Burns pugilistic encounter.
The film is private one and is op-
Grated only by its owner, and is the
only one extant. "Diable" has just
returned from the lower regions and
viii be found eating live Goals, dane
ing on FIRE balls balls consisting Of hot
pitch and birthstone, and generally
converting himself into human vol
cano, on these two dates at this
famous house. 4a,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25
At TaYlor School

The operettn. "'fhe May Festival .
given at the Taylor school Friday
night passed off very pleasantly and
successfully, and Suomi Hall was well
crowded with parents and friends Of
the school. The parents were delight,
ed with the appearance Of their little
ones in the pretty operatia An ad-
mission was charged as the object Of
the entertainment was TO secure
money 20 aid in paying on the piano
debt, and Sl062s was secured. This
will pay off most Of the piano debt
The children were trained by the
teachers Of the school and gave a
very creditable entertainment
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25

Throughout the United States the
Young Mems Christian Association IL
conducting a campaign in cities for
the purpose Of awakening interest Of
young men. Today is Astoria's day.
-Four workers from Portland will
speak az the morning services Of the
Baptist Methodist Presbyterian and
uppertown churches. AT $50 DR..
Geo. y. Pratt will address a mems
meeting at the NJ. r. church on the
subject, "A Live Wire" at 8 p. m, A
union meeting Of the churches at the
Presbyterian church with stereopti-
can. All are cordially invited.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25
Glad To Get Home

]. J. Robinson the well known
furniture man. returned home yester.
day from visit to kinsmen and
friends In Dayton, Washington. and
was glad 10 be back IN Astoria. He
says that times are quiet up that way,
and everyone seems TO be playing 4
Waiting game Of some sort; though
he found the whole country alive 20
the proposition Of the Farmers
Union 70 make Astoria lis specific
shipping point for grain, and ali
hands devoted to the task Of secur
ing the common point rate on grain
Tor this port, and in that behalf,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25
Adair Drain Matter

The discussion Of the question Of
the Adair drain at the meeting in the
McGregor mess house last night re-
suited in one very excellent sugges-
ton, The men present agreed that
II would be satisfactory plan for the
city council to secure the services OF
civil engineer to make study OF
the conditions and 10 sumbit some
definite plan for drainage system
Fifty or sixty attended the meeting,
among them Mayor Smith, Council
men Fox, Wilson, Leinenwebeh Cur
tis, Superintendent Kearney and
many Of the we'll known residents OF
that portion of the city Councilman
Curtis presided. The discussion that
followed showed the great divesitv
OF opinion that prevails among the
residents whose property Is affected.
Hardly any two agreed in important
narticulars. Several Of those whose
nrooerty is on 3Sth street voiced what
seems to be the prevailing sentiment
there-and that is that they would
deem ii an imposition, course total
Iiy uncalled for, if any attempt Is to
be made to divert the waters over
onto that thoroughfare. While much
could be written on the suggestions
made, and the theories advanced, new
ertheless it probably may be best to
await for some definite report from a
civil engineer 1t is very likely the
council at its next meeting will Sc
cure the services Of an engineer to
take the matter up What is desired
Is some man to offer clear cut plan
and to show just when, why and
where il should be carried out
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25
Does Not Affect Oregon

A very prominent ,imberman Of
this city. yesterday told a reporter OF
the Morning Astorian that the s. cut
on logs. lately made by Alexander
Poison, OF the Gray's Harbor eoun-
try, would have no effect whatever on
the Oregon product and would not
materially affect the market here; he
said that the Polsen interests repre-
senled but n small percentage Of the
daily output Of Washington and Ore
gon Of 100000 feet, and that while
yellow fr flooring logs might be quot.
ed over there at $40 per thousand,
with merchant grades at 50, and the
lower grades at Sc, the Oregon prices
would remain at $i2 for yellow FIR,
with red fir at $40, and the lower
grades at $50
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25
Fine, Strong Sign

Manager Shortley. OF the Grand
moving picture theatre, has just in
stalled a fine, strong electric sign,
emblaxoning the name OF his popular
theatre TO the amusement-loving pub
lie OF Astoria Il went into service
for the FIRST time last evening, and i
very attractive,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25
Monday Night-At The Bakeronian-
johnson Burns" Fight
sympathy For Peterson


There seems to be considerable
sympathy for Peterson, the man who
was hit on the head with an ak, made
miraculous recovery, and now is
incarcerated in the county Jail being
held as witness against his assailant,
Bob" Davis. The sympathy is not
personal, but is impersonal. To many
it seems an outrageous idea that a
man who was struck by an ak, and
suffered that punishment, should now
be locked up to hold him as q wit
ness. He is innocent He has done
no wrong, lie is only recovering from
wounds that would have killed go ou'
of every 100 men, probably, Further
more, he can give little or no direc
evidence at the trial, Except as h(
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25

as witness is wholly outrageous,
save when great and imperative rea-
son exists to so hold him. Last night
Mr.. Brownell, the assistant prosecut-
ing attorney, said he viii suggest to
the sheriff that Peterson be given his
liberty daily under surveillance; un-
der the care Of Constable Sayer, for
example.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25
odd Fellows MinSle-

There was a delightful fratefnal
meeting held at Hammond last even.
ing when the members of Beaver
Lodge, |, O. o. f., OF this city be-
came the guests Of their brethren Of
LAWS & Clark lodge Of Hammond at
the invitation of the latter group,
which desired to happily aceentuate
the 10Th anniversary of its institu'
ton. ]. NJ. Anderson Of this city was
the orator Of the occasion and filled
the post to the immense satisfaction
Of all at interest. II was one OF those
bright and interesting affairs that so
TO make the great records of these
fraternities everywhere. A delightful
program was unfolded and the re-
freshmcnts were bountiful and dain-
tily served by the members charged
with that important function.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-04-25
At the High School

Norman Haekett the actor who
appeared here last night, addressed
m audience at the high school build
ing yesterday afternoon. Mr. Hack
EFT proved. an entertaining and ediiy-
Ing speaker aud was listened TO by a
goodly audience.