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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
EDITOR is GAINED.
BelIigerent KentuckIan Resents Article
in Paper.


Louisville, Ky. August 3.-Present-day
journalism and THE Old Kentucky"
clashed today, when Adjt. Gen. Philip P.
Johnston of the Kentucky National Guard
caned Denney B. Goode. editor of
weekly social-political paper here. The
general took umbrage at an editorial ref
erence in the paper TO him as General
Peacock P. Johnston" and an epigram-
matte remark that Johnston is a man
who spells me In capitals and you
in agate type" The editorial referred to
the recent upheaval in the First Ken
lucky regiment here during which Col.
w. B. Haldeman and over 30 of his Off
GERS resigned from the crack command
after friction with the office of General
Johnston.
The adtutant general fought CALAMITY
In the Confederate army and has lived
life of great political activity, but the
newspapers reference to him as an Off
cial proved too much. With one of his
Lexington officers, he entered Mr. Goodies
office in the Paul Jones building hero
today and upon being assured by Mr..
Goode that the editor had written the
Objectionable statement, General Johnston
proceeded to use cane on Mr.. Goodies
head. He was arrested and the trial will
be held tomorrow.
The affair has created a sensation all
over the state. General Johnston Is
citizen OF Lexington and famed as n
breeder of fine horses, and a lavish en-
tertainer In his ante-bellum mansion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Pure Food LEGISLATION

The pure food bills prepared by
Commissioner of Agriculture Wilkin-
son are among the most important
measures before the legislature. They
are in line with the federal law on
the subject, and there Is no Remsenism
in them.
The pure food bill should be passed
before the session adjourns without
day, simply because they will prevent
at home the use of benzoate of soda
and like poisons. They will supple.
ment federal legislation, and in that
way the ground will be covered by
laws that will protect the people
against the adulteration of food
articles.
Pure food laws do not enforce them
selves, and the legislature should give
close attention to the provisions of
pending bills providing for their en-
forcement. Capital is always ready to
fight pure food laws, and for that rea-
son the enforcement machinery should
be made as plain and effective as stat.
utory words can make it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Senators By Direct Vote

Representative Haley will, The Age
Herald is glad to state, introduce a
resolution petitioning Congress to call
convention to submit an amendment
to the people providing for the election
of United States senators by the peo-
pie. Alabama does select her sena.
tors In that way. Senators Bank
head and Johnston were selected in
primary, and their successors will be
selected in like manner. Why, then.
should Alabama refuse to Join the
~ states that have petitioned Con-
gress on this subject? When four more
states present petitions Congress- must
act.
A convention becomes necessary in
this case because the Senate refuses
to reform itself 1t is the stronghold
of special interests and no part of the
government so much needs renovation
by direct action of the people as It
does. The representatives of trusts
and monopolies come from states thai
are kept from adopting the primary
system by bosses and magnates. In
order to weed out these representa-
tives of special interests an amend
ment providing for the election of SEN
ators by the direct action of the peo-
pie is greatly needed. 1t is, in fact,
the chief reform before the people,
Involving, as it does, an honest re-
vision of the tariff later on, and many
other great reforms. National Com
mitteeman Tomlinson is aiding this
movement, and the chances are good
that Alabama will fall in line with
the ~ states that have acted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
THREE.oENT FARES KILLED.
People of Cleveland Vote Against Car
Franchise.

Cleveland. August 3-The Schmidt
ordinance, providing for the grant of
franchise to Herman Schmidt, insur-
ing 3-cent fares on a part of the city
street car lines. was defeated at a ref
erendum election here today by ma
joirty of 1882. The total vote was 1924
to 1895
The Schmidt ordinance was fostered
by Mayor Tom L. Johnson.
The compaign which has been waged
for the last two months has been par
ticularly bitter.
Mayor Johnson municipal officeholders
and others held hundreds of tent meet
ings and urged the granting of the fran
chise.
A committee of 100 business men op-
posed 1t.
Thousands of people crowded the streets
tonight to hear the returns. When the
result was announced automobile horns
footed. COW bells were rung. whistles
were blown and throngs of people par
AIDED the streets shouting.
The mayor received the returns at his
office guarded by several policemen. An
attempt will now be made to secure the
passage of an ordinance for the settle
ment of the car fight along the line
proposed by Federal Judge Taylor His
plan provides first for re-valuation of
the entire street car property by a COM
nittee of unbiased citizens. He would
then put into force a Scent fare plan,
charging / cent for transfer. In case
this plan failed to pay a per cent
dividend on the valuation set by the
committee, the nrce of the fare might
be raised to tickets for 25 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

Orleans, although 1t dropped yester-
day. Doubtless good prices will pre-
vail throughout the present month, for,
as rule, the cotton belt lacks mois-
ture in and west of Alabama. The
stands are irregular, and on account
of spotty rains the crop, too, is spotted.
1t is never easy to tell in early
August days what the outcome will
be. Estimates range today all the
way from 11,00O,O0O bales to 100000
bales. The weather will decide. All
that is fully known is that the crop
is backward and spotted. The dry
weather west of us has operated to
decrease the ravages of the boil Wee
vii. The pest has not propagated it
self numerously.
In Alabama conditions are improving
and a normal crop of 1,250,00 bales
is possible provided sufficient mois-
ture falls in all parts of the state.
After all it Is the weather clerk that
will make or mar the crop, and no
one today can say what the outcome
will be.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Greater Birmingham

In every session of the Legislature
there is trading and wire pulling and
in this special session several con-
spicuous local measures are almost
sure to be traded away. being prac
tically dead already. But the Greater
Birmingham bill is one of such far
reaching Importance as to be of state
wide interest, and its friends through
out Alabama as we'll as the people
of the city should spare no effort to
secure its passage. The time for TAX
ing the census is near at hand and
now will be the last chance this side
will stand out in the hundred thousand
and upward group, according to gov
eminent count.
Twenty or thirty years ago census
figures had no especial commercial
value. It made no particular differ
ence, as the financial world reckoned,
whether city had population of
$4,000 or 10000. But this is all
changed. In the flotation of municipal
bonds and in the matter of financing
public utilities, corporations and even
large private enterprises the census
population plays very important part.
The first thing a foreign money lender
asks is, What is the size of your
city," No matter what may be urged
in behalf of the community as to in
dustrial or commercial advantages, in
creasing volume of business or future
prospects, the size of the town must
be stated and census figures only are
accepted
The question Of population, too, has
a direct effect on capital seeking in
vestment in business and also on fu-
ture growth. No city can afford to
stand STILL and least of all can Bir-
mingham afford to lag in the process
sion of the fast-growing cities of the
south. Every man, woman and child
here expects to see Birmingham in the
population class with Nashville and At
lanta but in order for us to meet this
reasonable expectation a greater city
measure must be enacted into law.
Let everybody get together on a
Greater Birmingham bill, and keep to-
gether until the bill Is IAssed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
kIDNAPERS ESCAPE.
Rich Italians Are Willing To Pay
Heavy Ransom.

st. Louis. August 3.-After more
than "a hours of unremitting search,
the St Louis police tonight were I'M
able to announce that they had gained
a tangible clew to the whereabouts of
the kidnapers of Grace and Alfonso
Viviano. the Italian children who were
lured from their home yesterday. The
distracted parents of the missing chill
dren are now reported to be willing
to pay the ransom of $4,000 de-
manded by the abductors.
The activity of the police has re-
suited in numerous arrests of persons
suspected of a knowledge or of COM
plicity in the crime. Seemingly the
most important prisoners today were
Joseph Pagano. his wife, Fannie, and
his mother-in-la law, Rosa Dragota. The
woman was released later but Pagano
is still in custody.
1t Is said that Samuel Turrisi, who
is alleged to have coaxed the chill
dren away, was seen at Pagano's home
after the kidnapping, accompanied by
two children.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Yield not thy neck
CurtiIage As a Joker

The history of the curtilage bill in
this state should be written so that
all may know who presented it and
supported it. 1t is a bill that makes
every owner of 50-foot strip of land
enclosed in a fence surrounding a res
idence a possible hold-up artist even
If forty-million-dollar enterprise, like
that of the road from Brunswick, is
knocking at the door This road was
built on outside capital, and the state
of Alabama can ill afford to retain
her cutilage act even as a joker, for
1t would drive away outside capital.
Condemnation proceedings cannot be
begun against a curtilage, and the
owner of such a piece of property
is left free to demand a fabulous sum
for it,
The curtilage statute keeps the
Brunswick line-the Atlanta, Birming-
ham and Atlantic-from coming into
Birmingham over its own tracks.
Every owner of a lot can stop its
construction to this city. This unac-
eustomed power has been placed in the
hands of owners by the legislature.
1t is safe to say that no other state
has curtilage act. No other state
permits the owner of a small lot to
hold up a great and beneficial pub
lie enterprise. Can Alabama afford
to do so any longer?
This Brunswick road has secured
money with which to complete us
line and the legislature now In SEES
sion will be asked to decide whether
or no the curtilage obstruction shall
remain on the states statute books.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
HOME, SWEET HOME.

BY John Howard Payne.
Mid pleasures and palaces though we
may roam,
Be II ever so humble, there's no place
A charm from the sky seems to hallow
us there,
Which, seek through the world Is nee
met with elsewhere.
Home. Home, sweet, sweet Home.
There's no place like Home; there's no
place like Home!
An exile from home, splendor dazzles in
vain;
O. give me my lowly matched cottage
again!
The birds singing gayly, that came to
my call
Give me them-and the peace of mind,
dearer than ALL
Home Home, sweet, sweet Homei
There's no place like Home; there's no
place like Home!
How sweet It is to sit meath a fond
fathers smile,
And the cares of mother to soothe and
beguile! t
Let others delight mid new pleasures to
roam,
But give me. oh, give me. the pleasures
of home!
Home, Home. sweet, sweet Home!
There's no place like Home; there's no
place like Home.
TO thee I'll return. overburdened with
care;
The hearts dearest solace will smile on
me there;
No more from that cottage again will
I roam
Be it ever so humble, there's no place
like home.
Home. Home, sweet. sweet Home!
There's no place like Home; there's no
place like Homel
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
East EreInht Service.

1.-The Illinois Central is being congratu-
lated on its fast freight service from
Chicago and st. Louis to Birmingham
and on to the Atlantic coast said Com
mercial Agent L. W. Collier. TT is a
great service and is a traffic revelation
to this part of the world.
1.-The Illinois Centrars freight service
from Chicago to Birmingham is scheduled
for AZ hours, and from Chicago to Sa-
vannah via Birmingham is only 81 hours.
Since this service was inaugurated the
freights have never dropped behind the
time scheduled for arriving in Birming-
ham, but on the other hand they have
more than once come in two hours ahead
of time. 1t used to be that shipments of
less than carload lots were never handled
with the same dispatch as the larger
shipments, but not so with our fast
freight line. The small shipper or con-
signee is treated Just as well as the big
ones"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
AN OFF DAY.

Ny muse is weary of the grind
And wearler am /;
1t seems some days at writing rhymes
There's Just no use to try.
Poor added brains are taxed in vain
To find a worthy theme;
Whate'e r a eheer-up bard may say,
His lifes no idle dream.
Don't ever think his jobs a cinch-
All, what a grave mistake
Whenever that they envy him
Some foolish people make
He treads no path of fiowery ease
That leads up to the sky,
Along his care-infested way
No velvet carpets lie.
Day after day some tripping verse
He struggles to indite,
Assumes an optimistic tone,
Whatever is is right
No matter how he feels himself
I'll tell you what, it's hard
On mornings when you wake up cross
To play the cheer-up bard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
AEROPLANES AND PEACE

self-preservation ought to compel gov
ernments to federate into one interna-
tional world-state, with international
tribunals interpreting the laws of an
international parliament, whose decis-
ions would be enforced by an executive
without whose command appeal to force
on earth, or air, or sea would be abso-
lutely forbidden.
This may read like Utopia. But It 10
the only alternative to the destruction
of civilization. If we refuse to recog-
nize that the aeroplane will soon render
war impossible, human society may find
itself hurled with hideous ruin and COM
bustion down to the bottomless perdition
like Lucifer and his hosts in Paradise
Lost"
The minds of men, especially of rul-
ing men, are slow to perceive the signs
of the times. But the aeroplane, which
renders ornaments obsolete. will prob
ably open their eyes to its significance by
abolishing frontiers. The smugglers OF
the air will have everything their own
way. It will be impossible to enforce the
payment of custom duties on any goods
save those which are imported by the
ton The drying up Of the customs reve-
nue. may predispose governments first to
reduce and then to abandon their arma-
ments
But meantime all the more thought
full among us will do well to fix our
minds upon the supreme question, When
the aeroplane comes and the old order
goes what is to take the place Of war?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
elrminaham,s Tenth Ward.

II was surprised to read in an after
noon paper that Avondale was included
in the Greater Birmingham BILL said
a worthy resident of the Tenth ward.
THE fact is, we are already part of
birmingham, constituting the Tenth
ward East Birmingham is also a part
of the city, being the Eleventh ward.
I hope to see the King bill pass-and
have no doubt but that 1t will pass, either
with Ensley In or Ensley out. 1t would
be a great mistake on Ensley's part If
any considerable number of its citizens
succeed In having the bill amended so as
to leave Ensley out.
IF the census were taken right now,
Birmingham's population would be found
to be only about 10000, but If the King
bill passes Birmingham will come into
the next count with about 10000"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Salaries Of Customs JUDGES.

Washington, August 3.-The conferees
on the urgent deficiency appropriation
bill. according to an understanding
reached today, will not increase the sal
aries of the judges of the new United
States courts of customs appeals from
$500 to $4,000. The conferees took the
position that inasmuch as the Senate had
twice voted to fix the salaries at the
former figure. they could not advance the
salaries to the higher figure. although
they are In sympathy with the proposed
advance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Dentists Adjourn Meetinu.

Newport News, Va, August 3-After
eecting officers and choosing Denver
Col, as the next place of meeting the
National Association of Dental Exam
liners, which has been holding its annual
convention at Old Point. adjourned to-
day. The officers are as follows: Pres
ident, John j. Wright, Milwaukee, vice
president for the south, Starr Parsons,
Washington; vice president for the west.
T. E. Turner, st. Louis; secretary and
two" surer, Charles A. Meeker, Newark,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Census of Fjshinu Industry,

Washington, August 3.-The census of
the fishing industries Of the United States
soon to be announced census bureau Off
Gals declare. bids fair to be the most
accurate ever compiled. During 1908
there were employed on the Gulf of Mex
leo. inclusive of the states of Mississippi.
Florida and Texas, 1918 fishermen and
to the total catch for that period was
valued at $4,S59,5s0, according to infor-
nation made public today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
THREE MEN DROWNED.
Cables Break on Ferry Boat and
Cause Disaster.

Charlotte, N. c., August 3.-Three men
were drowned and three others had mar
row escapes while attempting to cross
the Pee Dee river at Andrews Ferry,
three miles from Wadesboro, this aft
ernoon.
The dead:
Jules Gnuggins ferryman.
Harley Tomlinson.
Frank Foust.
One of the cables controlling the ferry
boat parted and its passengers, former
Representative Little Of Richmond noun
ty, his uncle, 8. p. Myers or Memphis,
Tenn. and Snuggins were precipitated
into the angry waters. greatly swollen
by heavy rains. Tomlinson and Foust.
who were walking on the river bank.
went to the rescue in rowboat, which
capsized and both were drowned. Snug
gins was caught under the boat and was
drowned but Little and Myers, though
swept two miles down the stream, man.
aged to catch overhanging limbs and
saved themselves. Two valuable horses
belonging to Little were swept away and
drowned before aid could reach them
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR,

From the New York Press.
The last person to learn to understand
a man Is himself.
More people could become intelligent II
they weren't sure they were.
The reason man thinks smoking
doesn't hurt him is all the other men he
thinks 1t does.
Women must be half angels so as to
strike fairly decent average with men
for the human race.
A girl Sc to be young women about
the time her mother is busiest convincing
herself she Is still q child.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Fire In a Steamer.

New York. August 8.-Firemen fought
for more than an hour this afternoon to
extinguishd fire in the forward hold of
the steamship Colon, a 4Oo0-ton vessel of
the Panama Railroad Steamship line,
which broke out as she was being loaded
at her pier in the North river. Several
dlremen were overcome by the dense
smoke which came from burning Hour,
oakum and lubricating oil. The damage Is
estimated at $500 and was confined to
one compartment In the hold.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Mlnera End Convention.

Denver, Colo, August 3.-The Western
Federation of Miners today concluded
its annual convention with the selection
of Denver as the next meeting place.
Resolutions were adopted instructing the
officers and executive board to secure
the enactment of law In all states max
ing six hours a days work In mines
where the temperature is above 80 de-
grees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Foot Badly Crushed.

Huntsville. August S.-(Special.)-John
McLaurine had his foot terribly crushed
yesterday evening under fire engine as
it was backing into the fire station. The
young man cried out when the wheel
struck his foot, and the brakes being
quickly applied the heavy engine stopped
with wheel on the foot. All OF the toes
will have to be amputated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Bio Gun Ruined.

Honolulu August at Is reported that
one of the eight Pinch rnortars at AL
mond Head was ruined by the test firing
two weeks ago. The steel easement was
wrecked and cannot be repaired here
Army officers decline TO discuss the mat
ter, but 1t Is understood a report has
been made to washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Injured In Passenger Wreck.

Stillmore, Ca, August 8.-Ten persons
received injuries when q southbound pas
senger train on the Brewton- Pinora
branch of the Central of Georgia railroad
was derailed at HOS o'clock this morning
near Lexsy and the one coach on the
train rolled down an embankment ]. B.
Etheridge of Adrian. Ga, was the only
person seriously injured. His head was
badly bruised and he suffered internal In
Juries. All of the injured were brought
here for medical attention.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Blind Tlqer Arrested.

Huntsville, August s,-(Special.)-Ned H.
Parker. alleged owner of a notorious
"blind tiger at Maysville, was arrested
last night and lodged In jail by Deputy
Erie Miller Parker's place was raided
and it was found that he has been doing
a wholesale business, Maysvile not hay
ing been dry in several months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
Hartman In Good Shape.

New York, August 3.-Private cable
advices received here today state that
e. III. Harrimans health is greatly inn
proved, his condition being better than
for several years Mr.. Hartman prob
ably will reach here from his trip about
September TO-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
JUST REMEMBER.

When the world pins rose on you
And your chest swells out-'way out,
And there's nothing much left to do
But to hear the multitude shout
Your honored name, don't think
OF lesser folk with scorn;
The world to your health will drink,
Then forget that you ever were born!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

J. B. Foraker is keeping so quiet
the people of Ohio are beginning to
think he has stolen Senator Stones
gum shoes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

King Alfonso is endeavoring to
shoot devotion into his subjects in
Catalonia. He seems to think that if
he fills them full of lead they will
become "trooly loil."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
HE MUST GET MORE.

where" asked the diffident caller, us
the gentleman who writes those articles
on how to make both ends meet on
salary of 5000 a Year,"
.-Oh, he's down at police court stand
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
FlorIdIans Are Defeated.

chipley. Fla. August S.-The Nashvihe
Americana won again from chipiey, Fla
Score. sto2 Spencer for Nashville struck
out IA men. A large crowd witnessed
the game. Batteries Spencer and searcy;
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04
PROVING ONES COURAGE.

"a lecturer says a good way to test
your self-control is to gaze unmoved into
the eyes of a bedbug."
"A better way than that is to gaze
unfilnchingly into the blazing eyes of
a woman"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-04

In the Stone incident In a Pullman
car the senator, at any rate, did not
hit the negro waiter with his famous
Gum Shoe.