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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26

Thanksgiving day found at least two
people in Birmingham following the pre-
cepts of the Golden Rule, of doing unto
others as you would have them do unto
you. The following conversation tells
the tale:
Say, old b. this is turkey day, amt
it?' asked one street urchin of another
both boys apparently being under Il
years of age.
Sure, you know, but the turkey don't
come my way"
Whats wrong?"
"'Aint nothing, 'cept me pop says he
amt goin' to buy none just cause he amt
got no money"
''Why don't you swap your appetite
for turkey. That old fat guy over
there looks like he would like turkey,
but he amt got no appetite"
I've got the nerve, all right
You amt game.'
Just watch
Bristling over to the fat guy" who
happened to be young man and who
had overhead th+ conversation, the
youngster, shivering In his bare legs,
which appeared in strange contrast to
the fat guys heavy overcoat, said
Say, old partner, you want to make a
trade?'
Sure, if | can make anything on it,"
was the "fat guys" reply. what is it?'
"oh, 1 would just like to swap my
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
DONATION DAY
FOR HOSPITAL
Gifts Were Received All Day and Sis
ters Estimate Total Will Reach
About $1,000.

Yesterday was Donation Day at st.
vincent's hospital Early in the morn
ing contributions began to arrive and
the flow of gifts of all kinds and de-
scriptions kept coming throughout the
day. The full amount of the days
donations had not been made out last
night but authorities at the hospital
expect 1t greatly to exceed that Of for
mer years. 1t will probably be in the
neighborhood Of $1,000.
The receipts OF this Donation Day
are to be added to the building fund of
the institution. The hospital has long
been looking forward to new addition
to the hospital building. The contem-
plated new wing will cost $4,000, of
which the Sisters of Charity will fur
nish half. asking the public to donate
the other $4,000.
Among the contributions were the
sayre Mining and Manufacturing COM
pany and the Sloss company. Mr.. Ma
ben of the latter firm donated a car
Of coal. The contributions ranged all
the way from 81 to 5000 and $500.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
TURKEY AWARDED.
Gladys Gould Of WoodIawn Won Fowl
offered by SoIomons' Shoe Store.

The big turkey given away by Solo,
mons shoe store was won by Gladys
Gould, and the 1S1k-pound bird lost its
shapely appearance at 123 Sixty-fourth
street, Woodlawn. Several thousand chill
dren guessed at tho weight of the turkey
and . big crowd was present at the
Weighing.
It was found that Lee Tanner had tied
with Gladys Gould and 1t became neces-
sary to draw lots between them. The
turkey was awarded to Miss Gould We'd
nesday night. The interest in this guess
ing contest was remarkable and the pat
ronare of the shoe company rushed to
take advantage Of the opportunity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
SPECIAL SERVICES
FOR THANKSGIVING
Day Was Generally Observed
Throughout the City
EXERCISES AT SCHOOLS
DR.. Blake Preached at Union Service
on southside and Rev. Violet
at Similar Services on
Northslde.
EXERCISES AT SCHOOLS

Thanksgiving was fifty observed yester-
day In Birmingham. The union church
services held at II a. m. at the Five
Points Methodist church and at the First
Christian church on the Northside were
largely attended and proved quite sue
cessful. Services were also had at the
First Church of Christ, Scientist; the
Third Presbyterian church, the Episcopal
churches, the woodlawn Presbyterian and
a number of churches in the outlying dis
tricts.
At the Eve Points Methodist a union
meeting OF the Five Points Methodist,
the South Highlands Presbyterian and the
Southside Baptist churches was held. DR..
Preston Blake, pastor of the Southside
Baptist. preached an appropriate and i'm
pressive sermon. choosing as his theme
1.-THE Duty of Thanksgiving" The music
was a distinct feature of the service
The choirs of the Five Points Methodist
and the South Highlands Presbyterian
churches were given charge and the re-
suits were gratifying in the extreme. The
attendance twas very large and many
present pronounced the service one of the
best ever held in the city.
Another great meeting was held at the
same hour at the First Christian church,
all the churches on the Northside uniting.
A beautiful and most appropriate Thanks
giving sermon was delivered by the Rev.
E. E. Violet, the evangelist who has
been conducting revival services at the
Christian church. Every seat in the
church was filed, and the large crowd
listened with close attention to Mr.. Vio-
lett. Tho choir selection and solos rem
dered were no less enjoyed and the meet
ing was pronounced distinct success
Exercises at Schools.
| All the schools in the city convened at
the usual morning hour and appropriate
exercises for Thanksgiving were held in
each grade.
At the High school an excellent pro-
gramme was carried out in the audi
torium. The event was under the auspices
of the various literary societies of the
school, Miss Fannie Evans president of
the Pierian, presiding. The programme,
as carried out, was as follows
Song, school,
Scripture reading by the president.
Presidents proclamation, Leon Stanley.
Plano solo, Miss Kathryn Tierce.
Reading lode to Autumn" Miss Mar
garet Cameron.
Defamation, 1.-THE Pilgrims Vision"
Allen Mathis.
Piano solo, Miss Mary Brockman.
Original short story, Miss Helen Busch.
Reading, 1.-THE Grand Old Day." Miss
Nettie Beall
Song. school.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
M'CAY WINNER OF
HARES AND HOUNDS
Unique Thanksgiving Race Is
Run At the Y. M. c. A.
RUN OUT TOWARD BOYLE )
Contest Was Decided by Men Who
Reached Y. M. C. A. Building in
City First-Another
Planned.
Planned.

The cross country run yesterday
morning at the Young Mems Christian
association superseded the old five-mile
race as a Thanksgiving event, and be-
came a popular sport among the mem
bers of the association.
The race was won by McCay, with
Chisholm second and DR.. Blue third.
To these three. and the hares, ]. M.
Candy and G. q. Stillman, a Thanks
giving dinner was given last night at
the Morris hotel, and the bunch was
not too tired to do Justice to a regu-
lar meal.
All agreed that the hare and hound
chase removes the Objectionable fea-
lures of the marath on run. adds great
deal of fun and excitement. and Is not
too strenuous for any man in ordinary
condition. They were highly pleased
with it and decided to make the run
an annual Thanksgiving event.
The hounds followed their game aft
err Eve minutes, and were frst thrown
off the trail near the Terminal sta
ton. Here a false trail had been set
out Twenty-f1fth street and into tn q
railroad yards, while the hares went
on through the subway, and out to
Vanderbilt furnace, crossing creeks,
going through woods, and hiding their
bags near the shops at Boyles. When
the hounds came in at the kill, Che
real race was off. Hitherto they had
been setting an easy pace. and watch
ing closely for tricks, but now that the
game had been killed, 1t was only 6
matter of seeing which dog could gef
homo first. This was the exciting par
| of the contest. It was about three
miles to the kennels. and the hounds
came in at fast clip.
While more than hair dozen tool
part, the whole membership of the
mems classes is interested and the next
race will see even more dogs out thar
the "whipper in" can handle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
DISCOVERS PLAN
TO BREAK JAIL
Patrol Driver Arrests Two Men for
Offering to Assist Man
on Inside.

A supposed attempt to break Jail at the
city police station was nipped In the bud
last night by Patrol Driver Ben Pickett
about o'clock.
Mr.. Pickett was coming down the stairs
from the chiefs office when he saw some
one sitting in the upstairs window of
the Jail and heard some one else talking
from the ground on the outside. The lit
tie alley back Of the jail is very dark.
Ben quietly walked back into the alley
and came right up behind two fellows
who were talking to the prisoner sitting
on the window above.
Mr.. Pickett said that the conversation
was as follows:
wen be back here about 80 and
pass 1t in through the window" said the
man on the ground.
Don't talk so loud, some one might
hear you" answered the fellow on the
inside, 'you can't pass 1t through this
window because there is a screen on it,
We'll tear the screen Off" said the
mon on the ground, and just then Ben
reached out and took hold of both of
them, telling them to come with him.
They were locked in the Jail. One of
the men is thought to be named VIII
Mann.
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the hypocrisy of the amenders. The Sixth
district congressman has told the people
all over the state that the issue Is not
one of morals but one of politics, that
the wording of the amendment Is unfor-
tunate, and that the present time Is about
five years too soon for the submission
of the issue.
An Overwhelming Defeat.
Men who think know that prohibition
is guaranteed to Alabama for a count
less number of years; have realized that
nothing should be put into the constitu-
ton concerning which there Is great diff
ference of opinion; that constitutional
prohibition has never proved a success
in any state, and the annual agitation
of which In Maine has retarded the ma
terial development of that commonwealth
for 80 years
And the defeat of the amendment will
be overwhelming. The people of Ala
bama have seldom changed their consti-
tuition 1t is undeniable that they have
looked with suspicion on every effort
made to add to or take away from their
bill of rights. The farmer Is going to
vote against the amendment The bust
ness man is against the amendment. The
banker and the doctor are against the
amendment. The lawyers are against the
amendment. There is no power on earth
which can save 1t, and had not the agi-
tators enlisted many good women In their
cause, they would not carry a single
precinct in the state Of Alabama.
South Alabama. as has been published,
is strong against the amendment. But
south Alabama Is not stronger against
the amendment than north Alabama. Ev-
cry congressional district will poll ma
jority against the amendment. There is
a chance for the amendment to win In
two counties.
Another Admission.
An afternoon paper yesterday. inciden-
tally, announced seriously and without
smiling, that on Tuesday morning next,
DR.. Brooks Lawrence, superintendent of
the Alabama Anti-Saloon league, will
leave for Chicago.
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that the amendment is a dead letter Is
the general admission by conservative
men ON both sides.
They declare that the natural re-
pugnance of the people-the common peo-
ple-to change their constitution will be
sufficient to defeat the amendment.
I'VE never favor tampering with a con-
stitution,' says Mr. Farmer, land we
are certainly going to refuse to put into
the organic law a measure concerning
which there is so much variance of opin-
ion and expression. The legislature might
not take advantage of the power should
we give it, but with the power In our
hands we are safe in our liberties and in
our homes"
This is the argument which has defeat
ed the amendment 1t is an unanswer-
able argument.
And the conservative element of both
sides in telling of the factors which en-
tered into the defeat of the amendment
pay their respects to the Rev. Brooks
Lawrence, who is precipitating this cleo
ton at this time, is endeavoring to carry
out his threats against the supreme court
of Alabama. And they point. to the harm
done the cause by Gov. B. B. Conner,
against whose administration the people
in every section of the state have brought
complaint. They have seen through the
trick-Comer's now famous renunciation
OF the amendment and his retirement to
the solitude of the village.
And the conservative element in telling
of the defeat of tho amendment refer to
the politics with which it has been bur-
dened from the very jump-fro mthe time
Of that secret cabal in Montgomery to
tho announcement Of the gubernatorial
ambitions OF Weakley, Mallory and Seed.
The Campaign Expressions.
The people saw Seed outbid Weakley
for political favor at the first meeting
of tho agitators, and they have seen
Weakley's hurried denial Of the report
that he will be retired from the COVER
norship race before the conclusion Of this
week.
And the declarations on the stump of
the big men Of the amendment contin-
, gency have had much to do with Its
defeat. That skunk grafton Of Cover
nor Corners at Clanton spread over Ala
bama like wildnre. Weakleys admission
at Oneonta that they were too smart
for the brewers-that they called the
election when poll taxes were not paid to
prevent the whisky men from paying the
poll taxes"-oost many hundreds of votes,
for Alabamians love fair play.
! And Henry Reese at Maplesville said:
Had I framed the amendment, In the
second section every danger to the homo
would have been eliminated"
| The man in the ordinary walks of life
realizes on whose home the fee-grabber
! will prey.
/ And Hobson's fairness has shown UT
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
YOUNG MEMS FINAL RALLI
HELD TOMORROW NIGHT

mense rallies, one at the Jefferson and
the other at the Hippodrome theatres.
The most prominent speakers of the state
will attend these rallies Senator Bank
head will preside at onA and James
Weatherly at the other.
The fight of the entire campaign Is
centering in Jefferson. While 1t Is gem
orally known that at the present time
the defenders of the homes have major
ity, the amenders are very DESTROYS and
very hopeful that this advantage will be
overcome. The figures of the amenders
give jefferson to the defenders at the
present time by about zoo. They boast.
however, that this number will be won
over at the polls Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26

The Young Mems Anti-Amendment club
of Jefferson county will hold final rally
in Magnolia hall, Third avenue between
Twentieth and Twenty-hrst streets, to-
morrow evening, beginning at o'clock.
The speakers will be Sydney ]. Bowie,
M. w. Howard and Jere C. King. 1t is
estimated that all the members of the
club. LEO in all, will attend.
The young men Of the county, since en-
listing in the fight, have walked shoulder
to shoulder with the "old guard" and
have done exceedingly effective work.
Sunday afternoon the defenders will
conclude the campaign with two i'm
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
THANKSGIVING in London.

London. November 25.-The representa-
tfves In London of all the American coun-
tries were guests at the American So
ciety's Thanksgiving dinner today. These
included United States Ambassador Reid
and Lord strathcona, high commissioner
for Canadai the Mexican, Cuban and
Brazilian ministers. A formal toast to
King Edward having been honored. Ra-
fael Montoro Valdez. the Cuban min
lister, proposed the health of President
Taft. He expressed the great debt Of
gratitude of the Cubans to America and
to 'the great statesman 50 well known
in Cuba, who now prssides over the
United States" Lord Anthill In a toast
to the American ambassador" paid q
glowing tribute to Ambassador Reid.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Rose Stahi Tonight.

Rose Stahl comes to the Jefferson the
atre tonight in "rhe Chorus Lady," a
play that has made her famous through
out the world. The advance sale of seats
has been heavy and one of the most rep
resentative audiences of the season will
doubtless be present when the curtain
goes up promptly at Sis o'clock. Miss
Stahrs portrayal of Patricia O'Brien, a
young woman whose inimitable slang,
philosophic reasoning, extreme worldly
wisdom and withal unfiinching steadfast-
ness of character, makes the character
ization remarkable.
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"servant In the House."

Seats for 1.-THE Servant in the House."
which comes to the Jefferson theatre
Monday night for four performances, In
Gliding matinee wednesday, will go ON
sale at tho box office at o'clock this
morning. The play is now running in
Denmark, Norway and Sweden, after re-
markably long runs in New York. Chi
cago and other large cities of America.
The No. 1 organization. known as the
Henry Miller Associate Players, has been
chosen to present the play for the first
time In Birmingham.
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Favorable Turn Taken.

Santiago, Chile, November ?5.-Condl-
lions surrounding the Alsop claim, the
settlement of which is in dispute between
Chile and the United States, have taken
a favorable turn. An agreement has been
reached upon most Of the points In argu-
ment and complete solution OF the
case is expected tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
Third Game In Color Series.

At the Athletic club tomorrow night
the third game IN the color series win
be played between the Blues and the
Blacks This Is one of the most impor-
tant games and will have much to do
In deciding the championship. Both teams
are made up Of strong players. the best
in the club, and they put UP a scrappy
contest The dance which follows will
bring out a large crowd Of club members
and their friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
Mine Rescue Station.

Knoxville. Tenn, November 26.-Ths
Knoxville mine rescue station which
covers the entire south with the exception
Of West Virginia, was formally opened In
the federal building here tonight. Con-
gresham r. w. Austin delivered an adj
dress, explaining the benefit to he derived
and then the experts of The department.
not only gave explanations # tho work.
ing of the oxygen helmets. but demon
strated their use In an especially ccu-
etructed nmolseroom.
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"The Lion and the Mouse"

1.-THE Lion and the Mouse" which Henry
B. Harris will present here at the Jeffer-
son theatre tomorrow matinee and night.
has set every theatre-goer attacking
wherever the Klein piece has been seen.
It is play far out of the ordinary run
of dramatic productions, and is an alb
sorbing story of financial affairs Seats
are now selling.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26

Labor Union Rally-A labor union
rally will be held Saturday night at
Varley hall on Third avenue between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets when
questions of vital Importance will be
discussed. Only union men and women
will be admitted and working cards
must be presented at the door. Wives
and families of union men will be adj
mitted when accompanied by member
of the family who holds a card. TIL 9
committee in charge of the meeting is
composed of T. r. Johnson of the
Farmers union and E. X. Waldh orst of
the Carpenters union.
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At the BlJou.

The most spectacular melodrama Of the
season Is 1.-THE Eye Witness at tho
Bijou theatre this week. 1t contains four
great climaxes, among which are the
drowning scene. the jumping of the jack
knife bridge and the cyclone. There Ii
a matinee Saturday and a performance
every night Next Monday night Man.
ager Semon will give the latest election
news from the Bijou stage during the
performance of 'rdcFadden's Flats"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
Game at Y. M. C. A.

Tho Young Mems Christian association
intermediate team defeated the Paul
Hayne frst team yesterday morning at
the association by the close score of 81
to II. The school boys were in the
lead at the end Of the first half, but
faster team was put in. and managed to
null out q victory.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
THE WEATHER.

Washington, November 25.-Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Friday,
warmer in extreme south portion; Satur-
day fair. light east to southeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26

San Juan. p. r., November 1A-Antsnlo
oandteA former assistant postmaster Of
Nayaguez. today pleaded guilty in the
federal court to charge OF embsazling
postal funds. He waA sentenced to three
years IN tho peniteattasy Ana 49, uDoA.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
louja Montt Dies,

Santiago, Chile, November 25.-
Louis Montt, a director Of the National
library, died today. He was brother
of President Pedro Montt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
Britt Defeats Franklin.

Savannah, Ca. November 25-Young
Britt knocked out Gennie Franklin In
the sixth round of scheduled ,5-round
fight here tonight. The bell saved Frank
lin in the NTH after he had been knocked
to the floor half dozen times. Both
hail from Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-26
AUDITOR MORRIS
SUBMITS REPORT
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS OF JET
FERSON COUNTY FOR YEAR
WERE $4,000, A DECREASE OF
$4,000 FROM PREVIOUS YEAR.

The report Of County Auditor Morris
has been filed with the Board of Revenue.
The report covers the work of his de-
partment from September 80, 1908. to Sep
tember 80, 1909, and shows total disburse-
ments og $4,000. against receipts of $685.
900, showing $4,000 more to have been
paid out than was taken in.
His figures show healthy decrease
in the amount Of expenses and good IN
crease in the receipts. These amounts
are shown as follows:
Receipts. 1909 49,. ..... ...-.S 1896. 3S
Receipts, 1908 -. 49,. 1900 -. 705, 4s7 .5S
increase .--e o., 4o4. 81
Expenses, 1903 .----.$ 76s. 4s9 W
Expenses, 1908 - 749. 6SS. AZ
DecroASo ...S lo'oVi. "a
Total expenses of the various county
courts amount to $125, 362.
Liabilities Of the county .......S, 40, 600. 90
Fine and forfeiture claims -. 7S,35S. IS
IOtaI ...$l,Iio,oSo %
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The lawyers who went to Montgomery
to appear for the Chamber of Commerce
in the Greater Birmingham fight before
the supreme court returned last night and
expressed the greatest confidence in the
defeat of the enemies of the bill.
Said Sidney j. Bowie, who made the clos
ing argument, 81 do not believe there is
anything In their bill that will hold and
If that is all they can bring I think we
need not worry in the least. l feel quite
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At tho Hippodrome.

Thrilling scenes abound in The
Road to Rum" at the Majestic theatre
this week. where the Mabel Paige Stock
company Is appearing. There will be
matinee again Saturday afternoon and a
performance every night during the
week. There are nine scenes and four
climaxes, including a sinking to death
In the uuicltsand.
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CITY ITEMS.

Special Dinner at JaiI-A special din
ner celebrating the advent of Thanks
giving was screwed to the prisoners of
the county Jail yesterday. The menu
included many delicacies and was much
appreciated by the prisoners.
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HAD Wagon Load of whisky-A n

gro by the name of John Cox was
caught yesterday by Deputy Sheriff J..
P. Brents and placed In the county jail
charged with violating the prohibition
law. The negro had a one-horse wagon
load OF whisky. there being 10 cases.
He was placed under a 5000 bond.