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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
DAYS HAPPENINGS
 IN WASHINGTON

Washington, May 21.-The most impor- tant happenings in the nations capital today were as follows:
 Imported automobiles under the new tariff law must pay duty equal to one half their value, if the action of the Senate stands. The House provision for a duty of 45 per cent ad valorem was accepted as to bicycles and automobiles.
 A duty of 65 cents per 100 feet on cleo tro-carbon of the kind that is generally imported, was adopted by the Senate, this being an increase of 30 cents over the House provision, and an apparent reduc- tion of 25 per cent on the present law.
 After two days invasion of the south, President Taft returned to Washington and conferred with his cabinet and re- ceived many callers. It now appears that the President will be detained in Wash ington by the tariff bill until after July 1.
 The travelling public won victory in the Portland gateway case' by a de- cision rendered by the interstate com merce commission requiring railroads to sell through tickets between Seattle and other points in the Pacific northwest and eastern points, via Portland, Ore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
KAPPA ALPHAS TO
 HAVE BIG CROWD
CONVENTION HERE ON JULY 6 WILL BRING ABOUT 500 COL LEGE MEN FROM VARIOUS STATES SOUTH AND WEST.

The twenty-fifth biennial convention of the Kappa Alpha order. which will be held in Birmingham beginning on Tues day, July 6. will bring to the city about 800 college students and alumni repre- senting the foremost institutions of learn ing in the south and west
 The Kappa Alpha order is a distinctly southern Greek letter fraterraty, and was organized at Washington and Lee uni versity just at the close of the civil war. In recent years chapters have been es- tablished as far west as California and as far east as Delaware. There are now 52 active chapters, and the alumni chapters, numbering 60, are scattered throughout the country.
 The convention meets here by invitation of the Birmingham alumni chapter, head ed by Dr. James H. Mccoy, president The arrangement committee. consisting of R. J. Mcclure, J. L. Davidson and Paul A. Savage, is perfectng plans for the en- tertainment and comfort of the delegates and visitors The german. which will be given to the delegates at the Country club, will be one of the most elaborate af- fairs of the year, the favors being spe- cially designed by the official Kappa Alpha jeweer. John F. Caldwell, H. c. seibles, Norborne P. Cooke and Morris Bush compose the german committee. A banquet will be given at the Hillman and such other forms of entertainment as will not interfere with the business of the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

stand armed to the teeth. part of a mighty machine
 "Go to the other countries and see how 1 they nate their neighbors and long to de stroy them, and then contrast with Amer lea, founded by the Puritans and Quakers, busy always in profound peace
 But he declared that there Is going to be a united world against this peace country, and that the first duty Is for the the peace, to reach out over the troubled waters and say, Peace, be still' He believed that it is America's great duty in the Pacific to lay the foundations of justice where there Is no law, so that all nations may meet in commerce with equal fairness.
 Coming to another subject, q have reached the conclusion that the greatest influence in this world is religion" A beautiful true story of the religion in tine navy, the Sunday morning service aboard ship gave the audience a deeper reverence for the flag, which, he said, While we live and draw breath shall never float below any other flag that waves"
 Another problem to which he called at tention was the need of an open door in China. We must decide whether China shall become militant and a scourge of the Christian nations of the earth, or shall become Christian, religious and indus trial. Let us add the whole Chinese em- pire to the number that follow the cross. , He urged the national duty to do the Fathers will saying that no mere chance has carried us across the ocean.
 Raised here between Europe and Asia the Almighty gave us this responsibility simply because he looks to us to be the great handmaid to carry the blessings to other nations. Cant we then do our full duty to our mother, to our family to our cty-grapple with every municipal evil-to our state help to solve our eco- homie problems, to our country and grap- pie with the problems of the world and thus fulfill the sum total of our re- sponsibilities?' ?''
 On motion of John w. Sibey a rising vote of thanks was extended Captain Hobson for his kindness in accepting the invitation of the association to be present and deliver such an able and helpful ad- dreSS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Tho Negroes Giben Death
 Sentence F0y Ensley NUydeY


 In the first division of the criminal court yesterday two negroes were sen fenced to die on the gallows upon being convicted of murder in the first degree. They were tried jointly and the jury re- turned it's verdict imposing the death penalty after being out less than 15 min utes.
 The negroes are Joseph Rogers and Jim Powell, charged with having murdered and robbed Lawrence Sims d negro mer- chant, at Ensley on October 15, last year. They are said to have entered Sims store to rob him and according to the testi- mony adduced yesterday Sims. resisted and they shot him to death, proceeding then to rob him.
 The negroes made good their escape after the murder. However, on the night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

graded. The fees in the small counties are not too large.
 My theory is that the better plan would be to lower the fees where they pay more than the value of the service rendered by
 acc anty officer. In other words. base the compensation of the big offices upon d sliding scale of fees Cut the fees accord ing to the size of the county.
 "This plan would leave the incentive with the officer to keep down the cost of running the office and still keep up the ex- eellenee of service and believe by this plan the people would receive a great ben eft.
 "I doubt the advisability of adopting the salary basis. An example of the results of such course is shown in the instance of solicitors In many districts the solicitors who made as much a $l0,000 a year were put on salaries of SS0eO a year. In very few instances has this plan paid
 "The salary system will throw on the county much additional expense. Clerks would have to be put in civil service and their hours shortened. I believe, as was the case in New York, it would cause un- told trouble and the county would receive no benefit whatever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS
FIRST AND TWENTIETH.

The jury in the case of L. V. McIn- tyre vs. H. L. Hlgdon ct al. a suit for alleged false arrest. returned a verdict in favor of the defendant in the first division of the city court yesterday aft ernoon.
 In the second division of the city corrt the case of W. J. Randall vs. Birmng- ham Railway. Light and Power company was submitted to the jury. The case of J. T. Camp vs Weller & Co.,, Is on trial.
 The case of William Williams vs. Re- public Iron and Steel company is on trial in the third division of the city court.
 Suits were filed in the city court yes- terday as follows: Lucio Rocco vs. Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. ao,0oo damages for alleged personal in- juries; Arthur Wilson. pro ami, vs. Ala bama Consolidated Coal company. s5OOo damages for alleged personal injuries: Robert Wilson vs. Alabama Consolidated Coal company, s5OOO damages for alleged personal injuries.
 Judge Coleman was engaged yesterday in the trial of the case of Hall & Stokes vs. Southern railway.
 Judge Lane dismissed a number of cases for want of prosecution.
 The following cases are set for hear Ing In the chaneery court today: Char lotte Williams ys. W. A. Massey. VII liam Bibby vs. Bruce Coal Co. q n smith ct al vs. James speake, High land Realty company ys. Avondale Land company, J. ". Isaacs vs. H. A. Lint. I. |. Cohen vs- M. D. Brandes, Walter c. Johnston vs. Southern Steel company ". J. Randall vs H. C. Howell, H. c. How ell ys. J. W. Howell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
DELEGATES NAMED
 FOR THE REUNION
Camp Morgan Pettus Plans Some Ag- gressive Work During
 the Year.

Camp Morgan Pettus at meeting yes terday afternoon decided to become an active camp and do something worthy for the veterans Among the plans suggest ed were the holding of barbecue and the erection of a cottage at Mountain Creek. Definite action on these ques- tions was delayed until after the reunion.
 The delegates to the reunion were ap- pointed as follows: R. N. Rhodes, Sterl- ing A. Wood Henry Dean, Carl Wftti- chen, John Galloway, F. Humphrey and Hill Ferguson. The camp is entitled to a delegates and any desiring to go is requested to see Hill Ferguson. The of ncers are anxious to send good rep resentation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance were fled fin tho office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more yera in- volved:
 $11oo-Rugby Land and Improvement company to J. R. Allgood. lots and In block 1S, according to the map ,and plat of Wentworth
 $sooo-Highland Realty company to Hih Ferguson, lots 14 to F inclusive of the Forest Hill plat, in the southeast quar- ter of the southwest quarter of section S2, township r, range ? west.
 $lo5O-Beatrice Marie Riley and husband to Letita Worell, ct als, the west 40 feet of lot in block l, Rugby Land and Improvement company's survey of Wentworth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

after the murder Detective John Wren of Ens1ey captured one of them at the State Fair grounds and the other was captured a few days later. After being captured both negroes confessed their crime to Detective Wren, Sheriff Higdon and several deputies.
 The trial came up yesterday morning and when placed on the witness stand Powell again confessed that he and Rog- CTS had murdered Sims. Rogers was placed on the stand but would make no statement whatever in connection with the crime
 The case was submitted to the jury yes terday afternoon shortly before o'clock After being out less than 15 minutes a verdict finding the negroes guilty and im- posing the death penalty was returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Marriage Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday from the office of inc probate court:
 H, J. Reeves of Brompton to Miss Elzy Parrin.
 J. J. Blankenship of East Lake to Miss zealla Hasley.
 George T. Burrows of Brighton to Miss Ethyl Anderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou.

Miss Edna May Spooner and her com- pany will close the present engagement at the Bijou theatre with a matinee this afternoon and performance tonight of Camille Miss Spooner gives a fine portrayal of the immortal Camille, and she is admirably supported by MT La Rue as Armand. The company as a whole is fully competent to put on a per- formance of the play that is well worth seeing, and theatre -goers who have seen Miss Spooner in the leading role give her unstinted praise. Miss Spooner wears some very handsome stage jewels and some striking Parisian gowns in the play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
GIRLS GIVE LUNCH
 TO BOYS CLUBS
Annual Affair at High School Was Thoroughly Enjoyed Yesterday
 Afternoon.

The annual luncheon given by the Girls Literary society to the Boys clubs at the Birmingham high school was given yes- terday afternoon. The tables were ar- ranged in the gymnasium and were load ed with good things. One table was cov- cred with candy and for once the boys were forced to admit that they had enough of sweets.
 After the lunch the gymnasium was cleared and the crowd enjoyed several hours of fun. All manner of games were played and every one present pronounced it an enjoyable affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Fate of John R. Walsh.

Chicago, May 21.-The fate of John R. Walsh, the convicted ex-president of the defunct Chicago National bank, which he is alleged to have wrecked, was placed in the hands of the judges of the United States circuit court of appeals today, when arguments in appeal were concluded. MT. Walsh was convicted in the federal district court on a charge of misapply- ing the funds of the bank. and was sen- fenced to five years Imprisonment. de- cision on the appeal is not expected for several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Ready for Tourna ment.

Talladega, May a.-(Special) )-Every- thing is about ready for the firemen' s tri-state tournament here next week. About 1000 people are expected to be pres ent to take part in the celebration Sev- eral military companies will be present. A track has been graded on Battle street. fire plugs have been put in where needed, and a temporary engine house erected. close to the grandstand. The firemen will receive a royal welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Will Go to Adsna.

Washington. May 21-Assistant Surgeon Julian T. Miller of the armored cruiser North Carolina has been detailed by Capt William A. Marshall. in command of the armored cruiser squadron now in Asia Minor. to take charge of the hospital at Adana where many people are being treated for wounds received during the recent massacres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

"If you would wipe out the fee sys- tem' said Robert Jemison, Sr., yester- day, it would absolutely do away with the need for a larger county jail, or any more space in the courthouse.
 'I have always been bitterly opposed to the system because it is not business like. The administration of county af- fairs should be gotten on basis where it will in some way resemble the work ing of a corporation, whose main object Is to make money for Its stockholders, and not for it's foremen and superintend- ents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Japanese Laborers Quit.

Honolulu, May 21.-Obeying the orders of the employers to quit the sugar plantations or return to work on Saturday, the striking Japanese plan tation hands are leaving the places where they have been employed and pouring into this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Bijou Musical Comedy Company.

Next Monday night the reorganized Bijou Musical company will come to the Bijou theatre for a weeks engagement, presenting "A Trip to Chinatown" Sev- eral of the old favorites will be seen in the company. and there will be some clever new people. The musical features will be very pleasing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
SlavIn Knocked Out.

Savannah, May 21.-In the fourth round of their scheduled 15 round fight tonight, Dick Miller of New York landed an overland smash on the jaw of Bob Slavin of California and the big fellow from the west dropped uncon- scious. Seventeen hundred fight fans saw the mill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
LESS FEES WOULD CUT
 NEED FOR JAIL ROOM

''The stockholders in this county pay over thousands of dollars each year which goes to their officers for arresting them and confning them In jail.
 This county's affairs are larger than perhaps any private business within it's borders, and it is impossible to perfect an administration which would be exact ly correct, but in so far as possible we should pass such laws as will save to the public something of it's money and protect it from the attack of Its own of ficers.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
w. E. Dearoat.

W. E. DeGroat, age 61 years, died yes- terday afternoon at the family residence, 451o Sixth avenue north. Death result cd from stroke of apoplexy which came upon him about o'clock Thursday aft srnoon while he was in the yard of his residence. widow and several children survive him.
 Funeral services will be held this aft ernoon at o'clock and interment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Hanaed for Assault

Titusville, Fla, May 2l.-win McFad- den, colored, was legally executed here today for one of the most brutal crim- inal assaults in the history of this com munity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Sultan Transfers Money.

Constantinople, May 21.-A local newspaper is authority for the state ment that Abdul Hamid, the deposed Sultan, has transferred deposits amounting to over $5,00O,000 to the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Five Babies, Alive and We'll.

Eau Claire, Wis, May 21.-The wife of Fay Irish, of Thorpe, Clarke county, has given birth to five babies, three daugh- ters and two sons. All are alive and we'll There are now ten children in the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Castro Cleared of Charue.

Caracas, May a.-A decision was ren- dered today by judge of the criminal court dismissing the charge against former President Castro of complicity in a plot to assassinate Juan Vicente Gomez last December
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
CITY ITEMS.

SERVICES AT REPUBLIC-Rev. E. A Wright of this city will preach at Re- public on next Sunday, the fourth Sunday in May, at Il o'clock a. m., and also at 7:S0 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

PICNIC POsTPONED-On account of the uncertain weather and the illness of Physical Director Green, the picnic of the Birmingham Athletic club has been indefinitely postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
Dan w. Nash.

Funeral services over the remains of Dan w. Nash will be held Sunday aft ernoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence of T. w Atkins, 7419 Second avenue. north, East Lake, Interment will be in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May a.-Foreeast: Ala bama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy with moderate temperature Saturday and Sun day; light variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

CHAMBER DIRECTORS MEET-The directors of the Chamber of Commerce held an executive meeting yesterday to develop plans which will be made public at the annual meeting next Friday. These included Greater Birmingham campaign, and other matters of importance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

Local office United States weather bu- reau. Birmingham, Ala Report for 2l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASsOCIA- TON SUNDAY-The Rev. l.. c. Brans- comb, pastor of the First Methodist church, will address the meeting for men in the Young Mems Christian association tomorrow afternoon. "The Losing and Finding of Life" will be the subject of his address. The opening song service be- ginning at 3:30 will be an inspiring fea- ture All men are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

TO ACCEPT RIFLE RANGE-Adjt. Gen. Bibb Graves came to Birmingham from Montgomery last night for the pur- post of accepting the new rife range near Royles from the contractor today. Gen eral Graves and several local military of fcers will go to Boy1es this morning to accept the range on behalf of the Alabama National Guard. The government has spent about 5000 on the range which is now about completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

ing incidents of where the association pu-
 pills have risen to positions of rank and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-22

SUCCESSFUL RBvIvAL-The revival at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church is progressing nicely. Services have been held at Il a. m., p. m. and 7:45 p. m. every day throughout the week except Monday. when no morning serfve was conducted. pr. Bowen's sermons have heen most inspiring and large congrega- tions have been present at each meeting MT. Shoots singing has been thorough lv enjoyed throughout Judging by the large number of converts the revival has been most successful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-08

green A. IS generally the case, the bottom O. the
trap is covered with loose sand but not little de-
penGs upon the manner IN which this is dsTlouteu'
II e IS thrown in haphaZard, deep here sha4ioW
there. etc a player more especially II he happens
10 be a stranger. is greatly handicapped for re-
cov.ry out OF sand has been reduced TO science
The expert when trapped makes different stroke
al a ball lying in sand a foot deep than ne GOES
when the layer ls three inches or less
This may seem like getting IL down pretty me
but, for all that good holes have been severely crl-
icised by experts simply because OF the so-caned
unfa!rness OF the traps NO matter no" ueeP 'i'7
pit may be the intent is that II should not cost
nerson more than a stroke TO get out Therefore.
when a player wastes two and sometimes three or
four shots IN trap the deduction Is that he either
does not know how play out OF such places Ok
else the trap itself is unfair
When the trap, pit bunker is neglected On d
good course Il IS usually because the hard WORE
ing greenkee2er Is devotng all his energies II
other directions Throughout the Inldsuilihe1
drouth, for instance. he is at MS VII 5 emu -
keep the greens from getting burned OUT anu
OF course at such times the tees also require nor
than ordinary attention. Only the other oay tIe
professional az one the leading golf links IN the
metropolitan district admitted that the sand IN the
traps was not deep enough with the hleuiocis
player an abundance OF sand. even If It be or uni
form depth is a source OF constant dread LOT ul-
Less person knows how to play out OF this sub
stance II is far trying than no SAND AZ an
When golfers become reminiscent one usuaIy
hears stories worth repeating. Peculiar HeaA'
OF the bali have oft been told. but the writer mas
vet 20 hear Of incident quite similar TO that
which befen 7. &. Ennever. IL was while the
Baltusrol veteran was competing IN the Ne" Ss'-
sev State championship tournament al AohtclalT'
An June and those who were there VIII readily re-
csu the heavy fog which settled down Ike
blanket over the links on the second day: certainly
friend fcnnever siil retains vivid recollection Oh
/ the OCCASION
ANYHOW after a stirring struggle IN one oi the
.,,, .s,vts,onk during which contest neither man
.,oo>>I.A In xslulnS 01Rh q ~ advantage II