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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Urquha1f Says Liftle
 Change Is Made M Bill

the bill was that the commissions be formed of five instead of three men. These men will, of course, be elected by the peo- pie and as a body will replace the city council for which provision Is made in the present law.
 1.-The original draft of the bill seems to have met with satisfaction in it's main features Some parts were altered and modified slightly but virtually the same bill remained after these changes were made.
 Both Mobile and Montgomery, as well as Birmingham, are vitally interested in the commission form of government. Gov ernor Conner has given assurance that he will include this matter in his official call of the legislature and I feel confident that the legislature will act favorably on the bill"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
CHECK IS RECEIVED
 FOR CONVICT HIRE

W. s. Morrow, hard labor agent of Jefferson county. received check from the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company yesterday for $9s28.s2 this amount being the county's compensation for the hire of convicts to the Tennes- see company for the second quarter of the year.
 The check received yesterday represents only a portion of the money which the county will receive for its convict hire during the present quarter, there being quite a number of Jefferson county con- wits at Banner mines, operated by the Pratt Consolidated Coal company, which were placed there under the contract made by the Board of Revenue some time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
PRESIDENT TAFT
 GOES TO FUNERAL

Washington, July 14.-As a last tribute to the famous scientist, Presi- dent Taft and the diplomatic represen- tatives of many foreign governments today attended the funeral services of Prof. Simon Newcomb. The ceremony was held at the Presbyterian Chruch of the Covenant and interment was in the Arlington National cemetery.
 Those at the funeral besides the President were Secretary Meyer of the navy department, Ambassador Jusser- and, Ambassador Bernstroff of Ger many. Ambassador Labarra of Mexico, Secretary Hanihara of the Japanese embassy, Minister Calvo of Costa Rica, Minister Mejia of Salvador and Minis :, ter Espinoza of Nicaragua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Peru 10 Not Disturbed.

Lima. Peru July 14.-There have been no developments today in the threatening situation between Peru and Bolivia. The clock this morning. but no announce ment was made. The statement issued by General Pando, formerly president or Bolivia, setting forth that 1t was Bolivia's duty to accept the verdict of arbitration handed down by President Alcorta of the Argentine republic, has created good impression here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Refuses To Head Lottery.

Havana, July 14-Morua Del Gado. ex- president of the senate, and the most prominent colored leader. has refused ab- solutely to accept the position of director of the national lottery. and arrange ments are being made for monster he- gro demonstration in Havana on July IS to show sympathy with his action. It Is possible that this will prepare the way for the formation of a colored party of which Del Gado will be the leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Fatal Powder Explosion.

Cheyenne, Wyo., July 14.-The explosion of a hundred pounds of powder in the barracks of Battery A at Fort Russell to- day injured seven soldiers, three fatally. and destroyed the building. The injured men were preparing blank ammunition at the time of the explosion, the cause of which is unknown. The men fatally in- jured are Privates Cunningham. Frank Smith and Glines. A court of inquiry will be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
uynchlno Ia Feared.

Hopkinsville, Ky. July 14.-The authori- ties here fear that an attempt will be made to lynch K. B. Morgan, negro, who shot and killed James Morris, white, Saturday night As an extra precaution additional guards have been placed about the jail. When Morgan was being taken to jail today two brothers of Morris ap- peared with guns but were disarmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
CITY ITEMS.

Young Discharged. = George T. Young, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, was discharged yesterday by Judge H. B. Abernethy of the inferior criminal court. Young was arrested on warrant sworn out by E. l.. Newman. The case involved the sale of some lands situated in Wood ward, Okla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Catholic Educators Meet.

Boston, July A-The election of officers and addresses before the college depart ment closed the second day of the con- vention of the Catholic Educational as- sociation E--o tonight. For honorary president Cardinal James Gibbons of Bal fillmore was again chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Burned in Mine Accident.

Atlanta, July A-Horribly burned about the face as the result of the explosion of a belated blast in a mine at Ducktown, Tenn. Milton Hensley and Will Henden, miners, were brought to an Atlanta hospi- tai tonight. Each has already lost an eye as the result of the burns and doubtless will lose their sight entirely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Killed. By Live Wire,

Asheville. N. C., July 14.-Suspended by his belt from an electric power pole, J. H. Leonard. lineman in the employ of the Weaver Electric company, hung life less today. shocked to death by high power current coming over a line which he believed to be dead"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Admiral Uriu Sails.

New York, July 14.-Vice Admiral Bar on Sotakichi Uriu and Baroness Uriu sailed on the Mauretania today for Liv- erpool. The vice admiral arrived in this country in May to attend the reunion of the class of 1881 of the United States Ma yal aoadsmxA ok whaah ho Was . member.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Conference Is Postponed.

Pittsburg, Kan, July 14-The confer once of the miners and operators of the southwest was scheduled to begin today, but it was postponed till tomorrow on account of delay in the arrival of Ma tional President Lewis, occasioned by high water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Marriage Licenses Issued,

Marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the probate court as fol- lows:
 William B. Burnett of Columbia. Tenn, to Miss Mary A. Mackey.
 J. ". Dobbs of Adamsville to Miss Rose Ecnter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Earl of Aberdeen To Retire.

London, July 15.-A Dublin dispatch to the Daily Express says 1t is reported that the Earl of Aberdeen will shortly retire as lord lieutenant of Ireland. and that the Earl of Granard may succeed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
PERSONAL.

Mark J. McCord, agency secretary of the Empire Life Insurance company. Atlanta, Is in Birmingham establishing agencies for his company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Georula Pistol Law.

Atlanta, July 14.-A bill passed by the senate today makes it a misdemeanor to enter a church or courtroom in Georgia with . pistol in one's pocket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Treaty Ia Ratified.

Washington. July 14.-Ratifcation of the American-German treaty for the re- ciprocal protection of patents were ex- changed today by Secretary Knox and the German ambassador. Count won Rernstorff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
THE WEATHER.

Washington, July 14-weather forecast for Alabama and Missssippi Local showers and continued warm weather Thursday and Friday; light variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15

Fireworks tonight at East take.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15

Local office United States weather bu- reau Birmingham. Weather report for "A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-15
Green Undertaking Company.

B. T. Shaw & Son. Undsrtakers.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-12-18
Circuit Court.

Monday in the case of E. P.
Adams ct al. VS.. Amanda Stark
ct al. the sheriff filed report Of
sale.
The Dempster Mil Mfg, Co.
was given Judgment by default
against Otto Hemme for S294OO.
Tuesday in the circuit court
the Metropolitan Engineering and
Construction company received
Judgment against the Sedalia
Light and Traction company for
$1,000 and stay of execution was
granted until February l, 1910.
In the case of f. NJ. Davis ct al
VS.. A. NJ. Lyman ct al. Judgment
was made in favor of plaintiff by
default.
The sheriff's report of sale in
the case of Louise Bischoff ct
al. VS.. Lula Dingworth ct al. was
approved.
\ In the circuit court Wednesday
the following cases were brough,
up:
In the case of Chas. Lyons, re
ceiver of Middleton Bank, NJ. c
Shewalter filed motion for div
idend.
In the case of Mark Goodwin
VS.. Minnie Goodwin plaintiff file
proof of publication.
Chas. Lyons, receiver of Mid
dleton Bank, filed seventh semi
annual settlement and is ap
proved.
In the case of E. NJ. Davi
ct al, VS.. A. NJ. Lyman, ct al, de
fendant filed motion to set asid
default judgement.
In the case of Geo. 7. Meme
fee VS.. Amelia Taubman, caus
taken up for trial and by COZ
sent of parties jury waived an
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-12-18
Big Orchestra MAY Come.

If the plans of several local
musicians, of whom Prof. d. +.
Conrad is the head. materialize,
the st Louis symphony Orches-
ira of sixty-five pieces will give
one concert in Lexington in
the first part of January. This or
ganization is backed by the bus
mess men of st. Louis and will
be sent out for concerts in sew
eral Missouri towns as an educa-
tional feature and an advertise
ment for st. Louis. These towns
are asked merely to guarantee e.
nough patronage to cover the
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-12-18
Miss Shaner's S Lecture.

Miss ROena Shaner, first vice
president of the state W. C. T. t.,
delivered lecture on temper
ance Thursday evening to a fair
sized audience in the upper room
of the court house. She outlined
the history of the temperance
movement in Missouri and then
argued for prohibition in 1910 by
means of the initiative.
Miss Shaner is a most attract
i've speaker. Her talk is logical
and straightforward and inter-
spersed with keen humor. The au-
dience was mostly sympathetic
and enjoyed the talk a great deal
A collection was taken at the
close of the meeting.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-12-18

submitted to the court, and evil
dence heard and case taken under
advisement with leave for par
ties to submit declarations Of
law and briefs.
The case of German Missionary
Baptist Church of COncordia VS..
Lafayette Missionary Baptist
Church ct al. was tried by the
court and taken under advise
ment with leave for parties to
submit briefs to the court.
Charles Lyons, Receiver of the
Middleton Bank, was ordered to
pay ten per cent. on allowed
claims.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-12-18
$3.50 each.

If enough subscribers can be
secured to guarantee expenses
Lexington will have the oppor-
tunity of hearing a magnificent
program, The st. Louis Sympho-
ny orchestra is one of the great
est in the country, 1t is larger by
fifteen than the splendid Minnea-
polls Symphony orchestra which
entranced a large audience here
last spring.
The schools of Lexington can
be counted on to patrOnize the
orchestra literally and it is to be
hoped that enough subscriptions
win be received from town to
make the required guarantee.
The following ladies have al
ready signified their willingness,
to subscribe and act as pa
tronesses: Mrs. G. NJ. Gibson
Mrs. f. w. White, Mrs A. f
Rogers, Mrs. S. Sellers, Mrs w
M. IIoge, Miss Ruth J. L. Robin
Miss Lavinia st. Clair, Mrs. Cor,
| Is. Foster, Mrs. Vida Brown, Mis-.
Matte Lou Catron, Miss Marth,
Pitcher, Miss Norma Conner, Mis-
Addie Givens Wynne, Miss j
Hmesley, Mrs. George Wittcn
berg, Mrs. w. f. Hinesley, Mr.,
j. c. McGrew, Jr., Mrs. Be
Gratz, Mrs. A. w. Allen, Mrs. I
c. Sawyer, Mrs, f. N. Hopkins
Miss Elizabeth Graves, Miss Al
lnie Chamberlain, Mrs. ]. II. Man
they, Miss White Lockhart, Mr.
J. r. Moorehead, Miss Lee MenI
Mrs. j. F. Vim, Mrs. John I
r Taubman, Mrs. j. c. Young, Jr
0 All who are willing to SUI
scribe for one or more tickets al
o requested to notify Prof, Conra
t President f. w. White of lie
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-12-18

John Eggleston and daughter,
Miss Annie Wood, were in Kan
saS City Wednesday.
Miss Ella Nickel returned
Tuesday morning from a short
stay in Kansas City.
Joseph Major of Aullville ar
rived Thursday evening for Wis
it with his brother, John Major.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Logan of
Kansas City arrived Thursday ev-
cning to visit relatives.
Mrs. Harry st. Clair and Mrs.
Hugh Mcpherson were in Kansas
City yesterday.
Miss White Lockhart went to
/ Wellington yesterday to spend
the holidays at home. She will
entertain as her guest Miss Flor
ence Snyder of Cortland, N. Y.
Miss Lee Meng returned Thurs
day evening from a short visit
in Kansas City.
Col, and Mrs. w. NJ. Hoge were
in Kansas City yesterday.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-12-18
Big Day for Redmen.

Tuesday was Redmen day in
Lexington. Black Foot Tribe No.
107, l. O. R. NJ. was everywhere
in evidence. During the day most
of its members, who are also mem
bers of the local union of Mine
Workers, enjoyed a lay-off while
the union was voting for national
and district officers. Each one of
the Redmen wore a badge indi-
eating his membership,
In the evening there was a big
banquet in the hall for the Red
men and their families. 1t was on
of the largest functions of its ma
ture ever given in Lexington and
more than 250 people were serv-
ed. Chef Hacker had charge OF
the cuisine.
The evening was enjoyed by al
in attendance and reflected much
I credit on the Lexington tribe.
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travelling expenses Of tie orches-
ira, which amount to about $3.50
a day.
1t is proposed in Lexington to
price seats for the concerts at
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-12-18

Mrs. Ernest Kreihn left We'd
nesday to join her husband who
is now engaged in the insurance
business in Oklahoma City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-12-18
Recital by Pupils o. Miss LOOmis,

The pupils of Miss Carrie Loo
mis- gave a recital in her stu
dio last Tuesday evening before
an appreciatiye audience.
The work of the various per-
formers was creditable through
out and showed the increased
merit Of Miss LOomis as "A teach
er. Those who attended were high
ly gratified and complimented the
teacher enthusiastically.
The young ladies who appeared
on the program and helped make
| il a success were: Misses Lille
May Shelby, Marian Barnard
Ruby Wright, Katherine Barnard
Lena Meierer. Dillie Haekker, Z,
Ilizabeth Petsch, Myron Gaffin
Marie Bishop and Mary Taylor
William Loomis was the sole rep
reSentative of the male portion
of the class. Albert Loomis assist
ed by a pleasing violin solo.
A fitting climax was the rem
dition of Chopin's Scherzo in |
flat minor Miss Loomis showed
that by her study last summer sh
has improved greatly as a per
former as well as a teacher an,
she delighted the audience by he
rendition of the difficult compC
sition.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-12-18

Mrs. l.. Fred Evans and little
daughter of Independence arrived
Tuesday evening for a visit with
her parents, Judge and Mrs. R.
Field.
T. A. Campbell returned from
Kansas City Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Young Ewing
spent Wednesday in Kansas City
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ington college or the Intelligen-
Ger office.
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FOR GENTLEMEN

Fine Shoes, House Slippers, Hand
kerchiefs, Kid Gloves, Fancy Ties,
Hosiery, Umbrellas, Sweaters Hats,
Suspenders, Trunks, Travelling Bags,
Mufhers.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-12-18

Fancy Slippers, Fine Shoes, I'm
ported Hosiery Handkerchiefs, Gloves,
Scarfs, Jewelry, Neckwear, Fancy
Waists, Sweaters, Hand Bags, Motor
Wells, Furs.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
Machine Which Has Gone
10000 Miles a Con
teStant.
LESTER WALKER
WILL DRIVE AUTO
Has lust Returned From Trip tc
Florida and
Texas.

w. Lester Walker. Of Philadelphia, Will
drive a Premier press car in the Munsey
reliability run. using for this purpose
his own private car.
Mr.. Walker is a gentleman driver who,
in the interest Of testing the reliability
OF the modern motor car, IS willing 20
spend time and money.
He has had a long IND wide expert
ence in the driving Of motor cars. hav-
ing Just returned from a three months
tour from Philadelphia to Florida, hav-
ing gone as far West as Texas, where
he owns a large ranch.
He stopped at C-learbourne county.
Alabama. where he drove HIS car over
and through the Appalachian mountains,
the stamina and endurance Of both driv-
er and al being put to the test many
times and not being found wanting.
Being interested in mining properties
in this district. Mr.. Walker brought
back with him an interesting series OF
~gold-bearing ores weighing many hun
dreds Of pounds. The car, despite the
strain OF carrying this great additional
load, came through and over the noun
tains without delay Of any kind.
IT this same car. which Mr.. Walker
will use in the Munsey run. he has tray
eled considerably over 1000 miles. The
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
c. v. j. CHANCES
GIVEN BIG BOOST
Bryan Morse, Former All
High Star, TO Practice With
HatchetiteS Today.

The question or a quarterback at
George washington University for the
football season which opens This after
noon with preliminary practice, has ap-
parently been solved by the acquisition
Of Bryan Morse.
Ever since it was announced that Byrd
would not return, the position worried
the management. but now that Morse
has announced his intention Of entering
IL IS believed that the matter will be
satisfactorily arranged.
Morse is n Washington boy, who came
into prominence as a member of the
Western High School eleven. He played
quarterback throughout his course and
was the unanimous choice for the ALI
High School team. In addition 70 play
ing football. Morse was a member OF the
baseball and track teams For the past
four years he has been at Clarkson In
stitute in New York State. He viii AXE
a post graduate work at George Wash
ineton.
At . O'Clock this afternoon on the field
in Potomac Park. the candidates for the
George Washington team viii have their
first practice OF the season under the dt-
rectiOu of Coach DOugherty and cap
tain Aston. Nearly every member of
last seasons team has expressed his in
tentiOn OF reporting and there will be a
number Of new candidates.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
ENTRIES FOR TODAY.
Probable

NEW YORK, Aug. Standardization
aires and former street car conductors
are on an equal level today at the
S~heepshead Bay race course, when
fourteen OF the prize two-year-olds
ity. the richest two-yeaT-old event on
h American turf.
James McManus, Of San Francisco.
IS the former street car conductor,
whose Rocky O'Brien will compete with
the thoroughbreds OF the multi-million-
aire members Of the Jockey Club.
Though McManus is now a wealthy
man, he would like to add $1,000, the
winners share. to his bank account,
and believes he IA an excellent chance.
OF the fourteen starters, James r.
Keene's entry. Sweep and Grasmere.
will go 10 the post the strong betting
favoriteE IN the rich event
No yOungster in the race is very
much better liked han James Ganney's
Barleythorpe, whose dazzling speed at
Saratoga has won him many hackers.
Rocky O'Brien. who upset the calcu-
lRtions OF the dopesters at Saratoga,
seems 70 be out OF the running. having
20 carry 80 pounds. but McManUs be-
lieveg hiE thOrOuEhbredS will win.
This IS the twenty-fOurth renewal OF
the Futurity. which was inaugurated
In 1855, when Proctor Knott. with 12l
pounds UP, won I'm a sensational finish
from Salvator.
Despite the fact that the a~nti-betting
law has cut into the receipts OF the
Jockey Club. there has been no diminu-
| ton OF the stake OF the race. The dis
lance Is six furlOngs.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
GRAND CIRCUIT MEET
TO OPEN TOMORROW
Classy List Entered for Rich
Derby Race on Open
ing Day.

READVILLE. Mass. Aug. S0.-Read-
Vile today is thoroughly prepared for
the banner grand circuit meeting Of the
season, which opens tomorrow with the
premier trotting event OF the year, the
American Derby. valued at $4,000.
There will be four crack horses TO
start in this great race. Uhlan is on
scratch in the event. and il he starJs
will have to travel the entire distance
OF a mile and a half. while those that
are not considered so feet-footed val
have to travel anywhere from % feet to
$40 feet less.
While Uhlan is fit, he may be drawn
at the last moment on account OF ais
match race with Hamburg Belle on
Friday
Starting forty-fve feet in front OF
Uhlan, if he is a starter, Will be San
Francisco and SOnoma Girl, OF Lolita
Crabtree's stable. Ninety feet in front
of Ublan viii be Lady Jones. a daugh-
ter of Captain Kinney and Sterling Kin
ney. Of Ed Geers' stable.
Far out On the limit, $40 feet in front
of Uhlan. viii be six horses. among
which will be jim Ferry. a gray ge,ding
owned by Mary A Ttngley, of PrOvi-
dence.
In between the limit and the scratch
horses there will be any number OF
good ones that are apt to turn the
trick.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
TAFT MAY WITNESS
BIG YACHT RACES
Great Assemblage to See
Sailing Battle Between
Yankees and Germans.

NIARBLEHEAD. Aug. 30-Six speedy
little yachts. three flying Old GLORY. and
three the German tri-color, are all in
readiness here today for the first OF
their series Of races for the President
Taft and Governor Draper cups. The
three Americans, Ellen. Wolf, and JOY
ette, slipped INTO the water early this
morning and within a short time the
Germans. HeveIla, Seehund II, and
Margarine were also slid from their
cradles into the briny.
In the harbor. eager TO see the Yankee
craft sail against the Kaiser's pets, Is
the biggest assemblege OF yachts IN
these waters his season. and there IL a
strong probability that Governor Draper
and President Taft will watch the race
from the deck OF the Sylph-
The wind today is from the northwest,
strong and steady. about fifteen or eigh-
teen miles an hour. The sea is choppy.
If these conditions hold the boats can
cover j course in two hours.
The Washington times., 1909-08-30

The Individual members Of the Giants
are very anxious to play the Yankees a
p-ost-season series. They complain that
the players in all the other cities make
extra money out OF these ~intra-city
games.
Charles Murphy. president of the Chi
cago club. has protested TO John Heyd-
Ter the decisions Of Mr.. Klem I'm the last
Philadelphia game. These rulings cost
the Cubs the contest Mr.. Murphy
says II IS thu first time in his career
he has protested the rulings OF an UNI
pire.
Mathewson has whitewashed the Reds
three times this season.
The Cincinnati club already has nine
teen pitchers for 1910 ~try-outs.
Christy Mathewson has won three
games straight from the Cub this year.
Artie Holman, OF the Cubs. has fallen
off considerably IN his batting since
July.
Second Baseman Egan. Of Cincinnati,
has made only two errors In his last
~thirty-twO games.
Manager Clark Griffith dotes on tai
pitchers. He is himself not a tall man.
yet was a great pitcher in his day.
The New York club has purchased
from the Akron tOhiO-Pennsylvanta
League Club Pitcher Dick Carroll, witt
a record OF twenty-five victories in tIir-
The Washington times., 1909-08-30
MUNSEY SCOUT CAR
TAKES TRIAL SPIN

Jack" Sperry, sales manager OF the
Motor Car Company, made a trip yes
terday to Gettysburg in the Chalmers
Detroit BLUE Bird that recently
blazed the route for the Frank A.
Munsey Reliability Contest.
''Old Reliable" as this famous car
has been dubbed. attracted much atten-
ton all along the line, particularly in
Frederick, HagerstOwn. IND Gsttys-
burg. SperTy was frequently stopped
and made TO recount the cars various
exploits. The homeward trip from Get
tysburg was made in five hours. 4. II.
Johansen accompanied Sperry.