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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-29

CONTINUED on Fourteenth PaCeJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
SENTIMENT IS FOR
 HOLDING PRIMARY
Spirited Contest for Alderman
 In BeSSemer
JONES50RO STAYS OUT
Citizens Almost Unanimously Decline to Be Annexed to Bessemer-Simi- lar Action Is Expected In
 righton-Personal, Etc.

Bessemer. April 27.-(Special)- The question of an alderman to succeed Alderman Lacey Edmundson who was elevated to the office of president of the city council, gets warmer as the day for the selection of a man draws near. There is a strong sentiment in favor of holding a primary to name man to recommend to the council for election to the place, although it is not probable that the council will act in accordance with this wish
 Under the new code it is the duty of each ward to name it's candidates for the office of alderman, but in the event of vacancy the rest of the coun cil has the right to fill it. The voters In the ward believe that the other wards in the city have no more right to select an alderman now than they have in the primary or election, and for this reason there is a strong and growing sentiment in favor of hold ing primary to name a man. If the primary should be held the men who offer themselves will have to bear the expenses, but it is not believed this will be an objection on the part of any man offering for the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
BENZ CARS FAST TIME.
Events of Second Day of Metropolitan
 Motor Carnival.

New York, April 27.-Ten thousand per song shivered for five hours this afternoon in Jamaica, l.. l., while automobile trials were run off under the auspices of the New York Trade association. The affair was the second days event in the an- nual metropolitan motor carnival which will last through the week. All were straight-away contests.
 In the one mile free for all race, the big event of the day, the Benz l20 horse power gasoline car, driven by David Bruce Brown, won in 35 2-5 seconds. which was at the rate of 101.4 miles an hour.
 In the two-mile free for all race the same Benz car, with Brown driving, won in 1:16 2-5
 The winners of the two-mile events for gasoline vehicles were as follows:
 For cars, prices under S1250, D. M. F., time, 2:22 S-5.
 For care costing s125O to s2OOO. Buick, time 1:52.
 For cars costing 5000 to 5000, Knox, time 156
 For cars costing s9oOO to 5000. American, time 200 1-5.
 For six-cylinder cars costing more than s4000, Stearns, time d S-5.
 For six-cylinder cars costing more than $40o0, National, time 142.
 In the two-mie event for stock chas- sirs costing more than 5000, the Knox won in 1:N 3-5.
 The winners of the one-mile gasoline events were as followS:
 For cars costing under s125o, E. M. F., time :09 4-5
 For cars costing $1250 to 5000, Buick time, 55 seconds
 For cars costing 5000 to 5000, T. c. at 56 2-5 seconds, between Knox and Chal- mers, Detroit, tie to be decided later
 For cars costing $S0oo to s400o, American, time 1 minute.
 For four-cylinder cars costing more than S4o00, Stearns, time 53 1-5.
 For sx-cylinder cars costing more than $4o00, National, time 4s 3-5.
 For stock chassirs costing more than 5000, Knox, time fl 3-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
FRANCIS ]. HENEY
 READY TO FIGHT

San Francisco, April 2.-Francis J. Heney and Earl Rogers, opposing counsel in the trial of Patrick Calhoun, today agreed that their private differences aris- ing out of clash over the admission of testimony shall be settled at the first op- portunity after the trial. For the first time Rogers appeared to take offense at Heneys remarks
 Don't you talk to me in that manner MT Heney," he said.
 "Ill meet you at any time you say so," answered the prosecutor.
 'All right, MT. Heney," replied MT. Rogers. That is agreed, but we will set tie this matter after we have ended our duties to our respective clients.'
 MT. Heney departed from the courtroom accompanied by his customary body guards, and the adjournment marked the end Of a stormy session. during which he addressed Lewis F Byington of the de- fense as a barking cur,' and Byington retorted by addressing Heney trail ing dog"
 Between quarrels the re-cross-examina- tion os James l.. Gallagher, who has oc- cupied the witness stand since last Tues day, was concluded, and Daniel S. Cole man, a former supervisor, was called in his place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
Jonesboro Is Opposed.

The meeting last night of the com mittee from Bessemer with the cit izens of Jonesboro in reference to the annexation of Jonesboro to Bessemer did not show that there was any senti- ment favorable to annexation hatever. About 75 voters of Jonesboro attend ed the meeting, which was presided over by Mayor John D. Martin, and the members of the Bessemer commit tee presented their side of the propo- sition, after which Pinkney Scott, on the part of Jonesboro, preseated the Jonesboro side of the same question, and then vote was taken, hich re- suited in the proposed annexation be- ing defeated by practically unanl nous vote. It seems from the feel ing in Jonesboro that there Is no use In Bessemer trying to extend her linn it's in time for the census of 1910. While 1t is not known definitely, it is believed that Brighton will .dlSe the same action as Jonesboro in the mat ter and in the census of last year, the city will have to be content with the same city limits that she now en- joys and with only the natural growth In population since 1900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
GOTCH DEFEATS
 DOCTOR ROLLER

Kansas City, Mo-, April 27.-In a fast match Frank Gotch successfully defended his title as wrestling champion of the world against Dr. Ben F. Roller of Seat tie at Convention hall here tonight. The champion won in straight falls, the first in minutes and 55 seconds with a com bination crotch and half-Nelson hold, and the second in IS minutes and 29 seconds with reverse Nelson.
 In the first bout Roller was generally the aggressor, and Gotch several times appeared to be In trouble, but was all ways able to turn the tables on his op ponent. Roller repeatedly demonstrated his ability to wriggle out of dangerous po- sltions, and successfully eluded Gotchs efforts to secure the toe hold.
 Roller is every bit as good as any for eigner 1 ever met, if not a shade better" was Gotchs comment.
 ',Ioch is a gentleman and the greatest wrestler in the world" said Roller. He beat ne fairly and I honor him for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
At East Lake.

Feature after feature Is being added to the programme for the opening of East Lake next Saturday, when benefit will be given to the Boys Industrial school The ladies interested have secured the beautiful Maypole for the aNernoon and a number of prominent young society girls and boys will present this feature. There will also be a riding exhibition under the direction of MT. Pollard of the Riding academy. There will be a free attraction at night, Phil Greene, the dar- ing aerial equilibrist, having agreed to present his act, which will be accom- panied by fireworks. All the attractions will be in full swing, and the ladies in terested hope to secure several hundred dollars for the school. The band will play and the boys of the school will give drill. The tickets will be sold by the boys, who will go all over the city and suburbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
MEMORIAL AT GREENVlLLE.
Mrs. Annie Amerine Butler Dies at A
 Years of Age.

Greenville, April 27.-(Special )-Memo- rial Day exercises, held yesterday aft ernoon, proved of very great interest to a large audience.
 Prof. P. w. Hodges as master of cere- monies presided in felicitous manner The pupils of the public schools gave two patriotic songs, and Mrs. W. J. Bee land read a fine selection. Dr. w. NJ. Bleckwelder made a short and excellent talk, and was followed by a beautiful quartet, Gathering Home,' by MT. Hodges and MT. Mack and Mesdames R. A. Beeland and R. A. Lee. Professor Hodges, in a few appropriate words, n- troduced the speaker of the day. pr. J. M. Dannelly of Montgomery.
 His address was unlike the majority of those heard on similar occasions. The causes that lead up to the war were dis cussed and he clearly showed that the people of the south were not to blame for their seeding from the union, after the election of MT. Lincoln, and they had no apologies to make. That while the south had SO0,OOO soldiers in the army the north had 2,S00O0o enlisted men or 2,OOO- 600 more than the south. Yet because or nerOlSm, bravery ana lndOmltable Will, the vast numbers were four years in overcoming the south. He contended that slavery was not the cause of the war, though the result was the freedom of the slaves. The speaker said slaves would have been emancipated in comparatively short time, even If there had been no war, the emancipation sentiment was rap idly crystalizing in the south
 The speech was a happy effort and was most thoroughly enjoyed by large audience. Owing to the indictment weather the exercises were held in the opera house. At their conclusion the ladies and children visited the cemetery and deco rated the graves.
 Mrs Annie Amerine Butler, wife of Mr. James Butler of this city, died last night about 1:30. The end was not unexpected as she had been in poor health for some time but it was indeed a sad blow to her relatives and many friends. She was A years of age and had been married about IS years. She was a devout and consistent Christian and 6. faithful mem Der of the Methodist church.
 She leaves a husband, two children, Lena and John; a sister, Mrs. J. P. Key holds of this place. and two brothers. MT. John Amerine of this place and Capt. A. M Amerine of Montgomery. The funeral took place this afternoon, pr. W. O. Wag- gener officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
ADJUSTMENTS
At the BIjou.

Texas" a comedy drama in four acts, which is at the Bijou this week, is a picture drawn in the glowing colors of life on the plains bordering on picturesque Mexico. J. Maulin Feigl, the author, who was born in Texas and passed many years there, gives a truthful representation of the stirring life on the frontier. The story of the play teens with the breath of the prairies; it fascinates with it's plot of love, intrigue and adventure and com- pels many a hearty laugh with its com edy. Texas" is presented by good company that has won the praise of the press and public. There will be per- formance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
BURLINGTON PUTS
 ON. REDUCED RATE

Chicago, April PA minimum rate of 2h cents a mile in Missouri will go into effect May 1 on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad and several other roads, according to a decision reached here today at a meeting of executive officials of the Missouri railroads.
 The roads which are tied up in the Missouri courts in the injunction brought by Circuit Attorney Jones in St. Louis to restrain them from adopting a 3-cent-a- mile passenger rate sought to induce the Burlington officials to wait until all the roads could start together in the 21a-cent rate. but the Burlington officials would not agree to this.
 It is expected by the railroad men that litigation will be disposed of early in May and that before the end of the month all of the roads traversing the state will follow the Burlngton's lead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
IF YOU BELIEVE IN
 BOOSTING BIRMINGHAM

We'll suppose that as a progressive man, you would be willing to contribute say $25.00 or $50.00 to help locate here a $2O0,000 plant em- ploying 100 people and having monthly cash payroll of $5000 or $6000, wouldn't you!
 Of course you would and would surely be benefited, either directly or indirectly, by the additional wealth thus created.
 Now we Ire not asking you to donate anything at all, but if the work is equal the service good, and prices in line, you should patronze every plant of this kind in the Birmingham district, and particularly Roberts < Son, which an-- wers to the description above given, operating here in their big store and plant in the four story double building on Third Avenue between 18th and 18th Streets, the only lithographing plant in the state doing finest bank and com mercial and bond and color work; the only en- graving and embossing plant for society and business engraving and stationery; the largest printing, ruling and blank book manufacturing plant and the largest stationery store in the state. Both phones 228
 You are cordially invited to call and inspect the nine different departments of this big es- tablishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28

did not elect officers at their meeting Monday on account of the attendance. The election will take place at the first meeting in May.
 Mrs. N R. Thompson is recovering from an attack of smallpox at her home on Nineteenth street.
 T. w. Howell who has been at Hot Springs for the past two weeks, will re- turn home about May 1.
 Ex-Mayor Walter l.. Rush is still con- fined to his room. although his condition is somewhat improved.
 A large number of Bessemer citizens at tended the Jefferson last night to hear Lewis James.
 Good crowds from Bessemer will enjoy the music festival in Birmingham the lat ter part of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
Services at PenacostaI Mission.

The Rev. W. A. Ward of New York city, a round the world missionary, who un- der the Presbyterian board has visited practically every country in the world, is in Birmingham holding meetings at the Pentecostal hall, 220S Third avenue. MT. Ward has lately returned from h. dia and other of the foreign fields where he has been for the past eight months. These services will be held the rest of the week at 8 p. m. daily, consisting mainly of Bible reading, and at 7:S0 p. m., the regular preaching hour. MT. Ward will also be here pos sibly all next week, conducting three services next Sunday at Il a. m., 2:30 D. m, and D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
Personal and General.

The Wells-Fargo Express company will open an office in Ensley on Eighteenth street and Avenue D on May l. The of- flee fixtures have arrived and are being put in position The office will be well equipped to do business.
 A $. Pow, superintendent of the Henry Ellen mines, who Is under treatment at the Cunningham hospital for infiamma- tory rheumatism, Is doing as we'll as could be expected. While his condition Is con sidered serious, he has every chance to pull through He is a son of Alderman Adam Pow of the Seventh ward, and has many friends who wish him speedy re- covery.
 The Women's Christian Temperance union will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs. J. J. Walker.
 The Cosmos club will meet Friday even ing with Mrs. J. B. Simpson at her home on Ensley Highlands.
 Ensley canton, Patriarch Militant. at- tended the meeting addressed by Gen. M. A. Ramey at the Maccabees hall.
 The Odd Fellows will meet Wednesday evening in regular session. All members are requested to attend and important business Is on hand.
 H. B. Fisk leaves Wednesday to spend a few days at his old home in Alexander City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
Majestic-Vaudeville.

There have never been three acts at the Majestic as good as the Paul Durand trio of singers, Nick Long and Alkaline Cotton in "The Banker and the Thief" and Karl Emmy's Canine Pets. These three acts are all topnotchers and they are all receiving the warmest reception ever accorded similar acts in Birming- ham, Especially is this true of Mir. Long and Miss Cotton. the latter of whom Is probably the most talented actress that has graced the Majestic stage. There is a matinee every afternoon and per formance every night. The children will be given an opportunity to go on the stage and see the dogs during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
Personal and General News.

The anniversary sermon to the Order of Odd Fellows will be preached on Sum day morning next. as the weather last Sunday was so indictment the order could not turn out.
 Mrs George G. Neal, Miss Lurline Elm brey Miss Ozley and MT w. s. Welch left today for Montgomery, to attend the State Sunday School convention.
 Detective w. s. Patton and family were called to Ensley today by the death of MT. Pattons father. He was well up in years, but had only been sick short time.
 The ladies of the Baptist church met at the home of Mrs Thomas T. Huey Mon day afternoon and packed a box for the Orphans home of the church.
 Mrs. T. D. Lewis has returned home after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Bonham at Rock Castle.
 The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
pr. McCreary ILL

Evergreen. April 27.-(SpeciaL)-Dr. J. A. McCreary, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens of Evergreen, is very i'll at his home on Bellville street, and it is not expected that he will live much longer. Until the infrmities inci- dent to old age made it impossible for him to do so Dr. Mccreary wes one of the enterprising, public-sprted men of the community He is the father of E. J. McCreary, w. A. McCreary, Mrs. FL mer Donald and Mrs. J. T. Gaillard of Evergreen, and Dr. Marcellus McCreary of Ma gdalena N. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
GRADUALLY GETTING
 AFFAIRS IN SHAPE Outlook for Southern Ste3I
 Properties In fn5Iey A. B. MAYS IS CONVICTED Samuel Patton, We'll Known Citizen, Is Dead-Pcrsonal and General
 News of the Steel
A. B. MAYS IS CONVICTED
City

Ensley, April 27-(speeial.)-w W. Mill Ter, the attorney for the reorganization committee of the Southern Steel company, Is authority for the statement that the company would be ready to resume oper- ations in eight or 10 weeks. The many de- tails are being rapidly worked out, and much work has been done by the commit tee to decide on what repairs and inn pruvome nts are necessary. While there is indch litigation over the affairs of the company, everything points to an early settlement of the matter in the courts As the plant at Ensley is a producer of fin ished products the presumption is that the plant will be put in first-claes order be- fore the resumption take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
New Laws In Florida.

Tallahassee. Fla, April 27.-A bill to prohibi race track gambling in Flor ida was introduced in the house this afternoon by Representative Grace. A similar bill is pending in the senate. It is expected that the constitutional amendment resolution providing for state wide prohibition will be finally disposed of in the senate tomorrow when 1t will be called up on the ques- tion of agreeing to the amendments of the house which were of minor im- portance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
Greminqer Needing Out.

Montgomery, April A.-(Special.)- J. Though Manager Greminger has IS days left in which to get down to the player limit, he began the wedding out today. Krebs, the third catcher on the team, was sold this morning to Bill Phillips. Wheeling team, in the Central league, and left tonight for that place. Willis will in all probability be sold to club In the South Atlantic league within the next day or so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
Narrow Escape.

Engineer J. M. Barrett of Bessemer had a narrow escape from death Mon- day afternoon, when his engine turned over into a pond of water at Mateban, on the Mineral road. MT. Barrett jumped far out into the muddy water. and swim ming away from the rolling engine, re- mained in the water until he could swim back to land, where he crawled out wet and muddy from the red water that comes from the mines. The engine was raised by wrecker today. The rains had undermined the track, causing the engine to turn over and go down the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
Coroner to Inxestlaate.

A large number of witnesses will be examined by Coroner w. l.. Brash er st the inquest in Bessemer tomorrow morning to try to ascertain who the parties were who took the negro John Thomas from Special Officer Andrew Roy and shot him to death on the Hardwood road Sunday night. Many who live in the Elvira and Hardwood neighborhood have been summoned to attend the inquest. The investigation will hardly be concluded at one sit ting and several sessions will probably be had.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
Death of Samuel Patton.

Samuel Patton, an old and respected cit izen of Ensley. died this morning at o'clock at the home of his son, Charles R. Patton, at 2319 Avenue G, at the ad- vanced age of IT years. The deceased was gallant Confederate soldier, serving with honor and distinction throughout the late war. He Is survived by widow and four chiIdren-Mrs. C. C. Murray, Sagi- nav; w. S. Patton, Bessemer; Mrs. Nan nie Toler, Coal Creek, and c. R. Patton, Ensley, and Miss Nancy Bailey of Refuge. He will be inferred Wednesday at Pat tons chapel on Shades mountain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
Memorial Exercises.

The Daughters of the Confederacy are making great preparations for the me- morial exercises that will be held next Sunday afternoon. The indictment weather last Sunday caused postponement, but the programme as originally drafted will be carried out. Several speakers of prom inence will deliver addresses. Appropri- ate ceremonies will be held. The several organizations connected with the Host cause" will be in attendance. and the oe- casion will be a fitting tribute to the "heroes who wore the gray
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
Bristol Man Drops Dead.

Bristol, Tenn, April N.-Col. J. B. Peters, general manager of the Bristol board of trade, dropped dead this after noon at o'clock while engaged at a meeting of the executive committee of t. at body. Heart failure is given as the cause of his death. He was 50 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
GEORGE BARTON
 GETS FIVE YEARS

Greenville, S. C., April 27.-George Bar- ton today was sentenced to five years im- prisonment in the federal prison at At lanta, and to pay fine S100O on a charge of ro bbery of the Pelzer, s. C.. postoffiee. Barton sprang a surprise today by his ploe of guilty, and brought his trial to Suddar clnee