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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
REYES WORKING
FOR REVOLUTION

Beaumont, Tex, August 20.-It was as
certained today from Charles Valenhuela,
n well-to-do Mexican of this city, that
two agents of Gen. Bernardo Reyes have
been in this city for the past few days
seeking recruits for the overthrow of
President Diaz of Mexico.
These agents, he said, wanted him to
sign a paper pledging his services in the
field on behalf of Reeves in the event the
movement now impending assumes a
more definite and concerted aspect. Va
lenhuela declared he did nat only refuse
to sign the paper, but invited the two
men out of his establishment. There are
about 200 Mexicans in the city, but Senior
Valenhuela said he had yet to hear Of
any one signing the document supporting
the Reyes movement He said further
that the Reyes agents had told him many
sub-agents had been appointed through
out the state to stir up enthusiasm and
solicit aid.
'Valenhuela, who is probably the most
important Mexican in this section of the
state, is opposed to the steps being taken
by the Reyes party
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
PELL CITY PAYS
BACK LICENSES
ST. CLAIR FARMERS HOLD INTER
ESTING TE-ADDRESSES
MADE BY FOUR EXPERTS AND
OTHERS.

Pell City, August 20-(SpeciaL)-An i'm
portant meeting of the town council was
held last night with a large number of
citizens present to take part In the pro-
ceedings. Following the example of 9TH
or cities, the unearned portion of near
beer licenses was refunded to the four
licensees and Pell City Is now as dry as
two bones. The sum of $3.50 was appro-
priated to the use of the school board
for the coming year. A vigorous effort
was made to repeal the Sunday closing
ordinance so far as same pertained to
restaurants, ice houses and drug stores
but the council declined to reconsider its
original action.
A report came up from the valley yes
terday that a negro had been killed and a
white man seriously wounded as a re-
suit of poisoned canned goods eaten for
lunch, supposed to be of the embalmed
variety so well known during the Spanish
war times. The story proved a canard
so far as the ptomaine poisoning was
concerned, the illness and death of these
parties being due to other causes.
A we'll attended farmers institute is
being held here. 1t will last through to-
morrow R. w. Wilson of the agricul-
tureal department delivered a splendid ad-
dress at the flrst session and was fol-
lowed in the afternoon by scientific farm
discussions by Auburn and government
experts. McLane Tilton, Jr. of this place
also read a paper dealing with the rela-
ton of farmers and bankers. Sumter
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
RECEIVER SUES
FOR DEPOSITORS

Norfolk. Va, August 20.-John T. Grif-
fin, receiver of the wrecked Peoples
bank of Portsmouth, has brought suit on
behalf of the depositors to recover from
the directors of the failed institution all
losses insofar as the personal wealth of
these officials will go. The suit is brought
collectively against all surviving directors
and against the executors and personal
representatives. of deceased directors.
The suit followed refusal by depositors
TO accept a compromise in which the di-
rectors offered to pay in $4,000, afterward
supplementing this by agreeing to wipe
out $4,000 in deposits carried by them.
Among the defendants to the suit is
b. Butt, cashier, now serving two years
in the pententiary at Richmond for
wrecking the bank, the deposits of which
amounted to over 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
TOO MANY LETTERS
FOR ROOSEVELT

Nairobi, British East Africa, Friday.
July 23-Theodore Roosevelt has received
many letters from the United States
containing all kinds of requests with
which it is is impossible for him to
comply, and which 1t ia equally impossible
for him even to answer. He has no pri-
vate secretary, no one to whom he can
dictate his correspondence, or who does
typewriting for him, and excepting once
or twice when a personal friend has
enabled him to catch up With some of his
mail by typewriting for him he has been
obliged to leave the great bulk of these
letters unanswered.
The petitions are of every conceivable
nature, including requests for live wild
animals for geological gardens, for skins
of dead animals, for large snakes, for
bird eggs and for all kinds of other OBJ
jects, including even picked meat and
dried game. t.5
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
SWEDISH STRIKE
Is WEAKENING

Stockholm, August 20.-The hold of the
strike leaders on their men. who have
been out on strike since the beginning of
this month, is weakening daily. and the
increasing numbers who are giving up
say that the workers are firing of the
struggle. From 1900 to 10000 men, ac-
cording to the official figures, have re-
sumed work during the past day or two.
Embittered by their Ill success, the ex-
IRENE socialists are INDUCING in incen-
diary language. Charles Lindley, a So
cialist member of the riksdag. addressed
strike meeting today, declaring that
If troops were used against the strikers
the first shot fired might be the harbinger
of movement that possibly would be-
come a revolution and precipitate the
overthrow of the monarchy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
SUFFRAGETTES ON
ROOF IN THE RAIN

Glasgow, August 20.-Three rainsoaked,
but still valiant suffragettes, were this
evening dislodged from the roof of St.
Andrews hall, where the Earle of Crewe,
secretary of state for the colonies, spoke
tonight.
Strict orders had been issued to exclude
all women from the meeting. SO that the
suffragettes decided to break into the
building through the trap door on the
roof. In the middle Of the night the
three women secured ladder and climbed
to the roof, where they hid behind a
chimney waiting to put their plans into
operation. When they were discovered
they were nearly perishing from wet
and cold, but they declined to come down
and much difficulty was experienced in
removing them from their perilous posi-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
FIRE DESTROYS
HOTEL ROYAL
Guests Have Marrow Escape In
0peIika Fire
LOSS IS NEAR $4,000
Capt. Ed Bryan, Central of Georgia
Conductor, is Forced to Jump
From Window on Third
Floor.
LOSS is NEAR $4,000

Opelika, August 20.-(Special. )-At 1:45
o'clock this morning fire was discovered
in the Royal hotel in this city, and within
an hour the whole building was envel-
oped in flames.
There were about 30 guests in the hotel
and all were asleep when the alarm OF
fire was given. A number of the guests
were women and children, and with but
few exceptions all were compelled to
escape in night clothes, as the whole Of
the back part of the building was con-
sumed before the fire was discovered.
Capt. Ed Bryan. the popular conductor
on the Roanoke branch of the Central
of Georgia railway, was In room in
the third story. His way of escape by the
stairway was soon cut off and it became
necessary for him to jump from the win
dow of his room. His dreadful situation
was appalling to the helpless onlookers,
many of whom were his friends. Finally
a mattress was put on the ground and
a quilt suspended above it and he was
told to jump. This broke the fall and no
bones were broken, but Captain Bryan
was badly shaken up. He was carried
across the street to the residence of e.
]. Tucker and physicians were sum-
moned. He is suffering from the shock
and the smoke and flames swallowed into
the lungs.
w. N Driver, proprietor of the hotel,
was awakened with the others, and nat
urally his first thought was for the guests
of the hotel He lost his clothing and
personal effects. Guy Ingram, the clerk
of the hotel lost everything. escaping
In night shirt and pair of trousers.
There was no time for saving the furni-
ture or office fixtures. Even the cash
register, with the cae-i receipts of yes
terdays business, was burned. A num-
Der of the guests lost money that was
left in their clothing.
The hotel building was owned by c. C.
Torbert and was valued at between S25, 900
and $4,000, which was partially covered
by insurance. Mr.. Torbert will prob
ably lose about $4,000 or more.
The furnishings of the hotel were the
property of w. N. Driver and 1t was par
TALLY covered by insurance, his loss be-
ing about $4,000. The building adjoining
the hotel, owned by c. c. Torbert and
occupied by M. A. Turner, was also de-
stroyed. Mr.. Turner was able to save
most of his furniture.
There seems to be a strange fatality
attending the hotels of this city. The
old Cooper hotel was burned to the
ground some years ago and afterward a
handsome new structure replaced 1t. But
a few years past the new Cooper hotel
was destroyed by fire.
The Royal hotel once before came near
being destroyed by fire. The burning
of this hotel now leaves the city without
a real hotel building. the Belmont a
small hotel and boarding house, being the
dependence for hotel accommodation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
EUGENE GRANT DIES.
Was Victim Of That Dread Dis
ease, PelIagra.

Greenville, August 2O.-(Special. )-Pella-
gra claimed as it's victim Eugene Grant at
1880 this afternoon. For seven months be
has been suffering with this dread dis
ease which terminated this afternoon In
his death. Last year he had slight at
tack but recovered. Mr.. Grant leaves two
brothers. Ike Grant, who lives about five
miles from town, and Hub Grant. men,
Der Of the police force here; a wife and
three boys and one girl. Mr.. Grant was
born and reared in this county and has
lived in Greenville for many years He
has many friends here and the relatives
Of the deceased have their heartfelt SYM
pathy in their bereavement Interment
will take place in the morning at Mag
nolia cemetery, Rev. w. o. Waggener
officiating,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
Gambling Outfit Captured.

Chief of Police J. C. Jordan person.
ally conducted a raid late this evening
one the soft drink stand of r. NJ Gates
on Avenue e and captured a quantity
of liquor. The police also raided the
second floor and found a complete
gambling outfit. When the police ar
rived the birds had flown. The outfit
was hauled to the city hall and will be
used in evidence against Gates. w. M.
Rakestraw, who was in charge of the
lower floor was arrested and he and
Gates were lodged in the city jail.
This is the second raid on Gates
place this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21

movement and the attitude of the spin
ner. If he buys heavily, bull specula-
ton may revive. Otherwise 1t is believed
that prices may sag to point which will
encourage professional operators and the
outside public to take hold again.
Late in the week prices broke under
liquidation by tired longs. There were
private reports of rain in Texas and more
attention was paid to claims that boil
weevil was being exterminated by the
excessive heat, notably in the southern
part of Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
Lecture by n. S. D. Mallory,

Col. Fl. S. d. Mallory of Selma will
make an address at the Franklin the
atre on Sunday afternoon, August 22,
at o'clock. The affair will be under
the auspices of the Baraca class of the
Methodist Sunday school. Mr. NAL
lory is one of the best known men in
the state and is an able and eloquent
speaker
Invitations to attend the meeting are
being freely distributed through the
city and a large gath ring is expected
to hear the distinguished speaker. The
people OF Ensley and community are
cordially invited to attend. Next Sun
day Capt. RI. P. Hobson will speak at
the same time and place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
Two Persons Drowned.

Burlington, Iowa, August 20.-Mrs
Marshall Jordan and Mrs. l. l. Canever
of Mount Pleasant, Ia, and man
whose name could not be learned, were
drowned by jumping into the Missis-
sippi river from burning launch to-
night. During the exhibition of fire
works on the river the powder on the
supply barge accidentally was explod-
ed. A launch containing four people
was set on fire and the occupants, in
order to escape the flames, jumped
into the river One girl was saved,
but the three others we're drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
Personal and General.

Messrs. Ramsay and Mccormack were
in the city today looking over their
business interests.
Mrs. Z. Moog of Montgomery is the
guest of Mrs. Alex Poss and Mrs. J.
Moog, on Avenue G.
j. e. Harrington had his foot badly
mashed this morning at the foundry
of the steel mill, where he is employed
Mrs. e. Ray has returned from
visit to Chattanooga.
Miss Minnie Locke of Shelbyville,
Tenn, is the guest of Mrs. J. C. Bryant
at 2112 Avenue f.
Miss Everett Mcguire is the guest of
Miss Lottie Sawyer and will leave in
a few days for oxford, Eng. to attend
the university at that point. Miss
Mcguire was formerly with the Ensley
schools
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
PROHIBITION LAW
Is VIOLATED

Memphis, August 9.-As a result of
a weeks investigation the Shelby coun-
ty grand jury today returned % true bills
for violation of the prohibition law and
ignored 81 others drawn for the same
cause.
In each case where indictments were
returned they were upon the testimony of
prominent citizens. 1t Is claimed.
No indictments were found against any
of the numerous clubs of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21

And the whole country loves him, and is
glad he won the great race and proud of
the extraordinary exhibition of his car.
Like a clock, not once alighting for any rea-
son, he finished nearly 10 miles ahead Of
his nearest rival, who, by the way, was
Dewitt in another Buick.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
Wages To BE Restored.

New Bedford, Mass, August 20.-At
a meeting Of the New Bedford Textile
council tonight it was voted to In
struct the secretary to write to cot
ton manufacturers asking that restor-
alton of the wages paid the operatives
in this city previous to March, 1908,
be made, the restoration to take eff
feet on September 10. In 1908 the
wages of the 10000 operatives here
were reduced 10 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21

Strang clipped the Bucks Burman rec
, ord by nearly 10 minutes, made at Column
bus. But in figuring records the Buick
team often cross wires. On Thursday, in
the long 250-mile Buick victory it was
found Louis Chevrolet had run 100 miles in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
Escane of RattIeship.

Plymouth, August 20-The British
battleship Hannibal had narrow es-
cape today by scraping the reef off
Torquay. Her bottom was somewhat in
jured and she was brought into Ply
mouth leaking and will be dry locked
for repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
MASONIC CONFERENCE.
Fraternity Of BuIloch Meets at Union
Springs.

Union Springs, August 20.-(Special.)-
The Third District Masonic conference
convened yesterday with st. Johns lodge
A large number Of delegates are present
and several candidates were initiated
last night. Mr.. Beauchamp of Mont
ogmery and Mr.. Scott Of Dale county are
present and gave addresses yesterday.
The local lodge gave barbecue in Fos-
ter's grove yesterday in honor of the WIS.,
itors and large crowd was present. The
conference continued through today.
Dr. c. H. Franklin, Union Springs old
est and much beloved physician, Is quite
i'll.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
Rev. L. A. Reagor Returns.

Rev. l.. A. Reagor pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church, has
returned from a months visit to his
old home in Tennessee and will resume
his duties Sunday.
The church has. been closed during
Mr.. Reagor's absence and he is de-
sirous of having a good attendance at
the services Sunday, as plans for the
fall campaign in church work will be
outlined.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21

Many of the country's leading sporting
editors accord to Strang the first place
among the star drivers. He is certainly
the most spectacular in his brilliant'speed-
flashes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21

The major event of the days racing at the
Motor Speedway Track, 100 miles, added
more laurels to the Buick car and brings
into the limelight again the familiar name
of Louis Strang
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
Offenses Will Be Punished.

Madrid, August 20.-The minister Of the
interior, De La Crere, announces that he
will rigidly apply to Catalonia the law
authorizing deportation and exile for Of
lenses against public order
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21

The Buick has won out in both the major
events-the 100-mile and 250-mile races
and has led in a majority of all the minor
races.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
Fatal Auto Smash.

Seattle, WASH, August 2O,-An automo-
bile containing five persons went off the
bridge over the Tide Flats late tonight.
1t Is said four were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21

Thomas ]. Judge: LAS a citizen of Ems
ley, who took an active interest in the
fight before the legislature to preserve
her integrity, I naturally feel very much
disappointed at the governors action in
the matter. Ensley made a game fight
and won a signal victory before the leg
islature and in my opinion the action OF
the governor in the matter was contrary
to the sentiment of the majority of the
members of both houses of the legislature
and completely ignores the wishes of the
citizenship of Ensley and is violative of
the democratic doctrine of local self-gov
eminent"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
MORE VICTORIES FOR THE BUICK

less time than Strang; SO, while the record
goes to Chevrolet it still remains to the
credit of the Buick car.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21

DR.. T. A. Johnson: Relative to the ac-
ton of the legislature in forcing Ensley
into Greater Birmingham at the in
stance of Governor Conner 1t is a matter
of surprise, as also of regret, since only a
few days before the members of both the
house and senate had by large marjori-
ties in each voted to exclude Ensley from
the operation of the bill. This sudden
change of front indicates a spirit of sub
servience to executive dictation, which, to
say the least, is far from commendable.
In this instance the time-honored prin-
ciple of local self-government, cardinal
doctrine of democracy, was set at nought,
and the will of the people disregarded,
and that, too, by a governor and leg
islature posing as democrats. All honor
to Senator Miller; to Representatives
Glover and Tarrant, and those senator's
and representatives that stood with them
in their opposition to this injustice. When
it is finally decided that Ensley Is part of
the Greater City shall give my allegiance
to it and try to be as loyal to Birming
ham as l have been to Ensley, but will
always feel that great injustice has
been done u.s.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21

The Buick wins the races for two big
reasons among others: It is the strongest,
most enduring car made; it is also the swift
est car made.
ROBERT CAMPBELL,
Press Agent, Drennen Garage
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21

J. NJ. Perkins, when Greater Birming-
ham, including Ensley. is a fact it be-
comes the duty of every one TO make the
best of the situation. I am proud of the
fight Ensley made. and Notwithstanding
the influence of Birmingham. had not the
governor jumped into the. fight we had
the battle won. l did my utmost to save
the individuality of Ensley, and if we fail
I will accept the inevitable. fall in line
and lend whatever of brains and infu-
ence I possess to help make Greater Bir
mingham the foremost city in the new
south"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
Just a Word to the Race Knocker.

The has developed much for the automobile.
While reckless times he has watched every part
machine in which he places his life He has found
all the points. He has learned right the
strain comes u pinch. You bet your bottom
dollar any that will stand 100 miles at the
rate 80 seconds Gas did the Buick yesterday is
strong every nut and bolt Don't be afraid of
cessful racing car it will stand jolts,
hills, more knocks-wil1 wear longer,
faster prove reliable under all kinds of
circumstances than built sale bigadvertised
the market.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
4 Bird
In The Hand and
A Dollar
In the Bank
In the Bank

A bird in the hand is worth two in
the bush" and a dollar in the bank is
worth two that you hope to get. Put a
dollar or two into SAVINGS AC-
COUNT here-just for start. Add to it
regularly part Of your income, however
SMALL your income may be, or the part
you add. Every dollar you put in will
bear COMPOUND INTEREST; and you
will soon have substantial sum to your
credit-with credit to yourself in other
ways.
$4,000 to loan on Real Estate from
to years.
Alabama Trust & Savings Co.
223 NJ 18th STREET
Open Every Saturday Night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-21
ENSLEY CITIZENS
DISCUSS ACTION
Di appointed But VIII Always
te Loyal
WILL Be GAME LOSERS
Second Raid of the Week Is Made on
Gates Soft Drink Stand-Per-
soHal and General News
of Steel City.

Ensley. August 2o.-tspeciai) 1.-The fol-
lowing statements were given out today
by several Of the delegation who fought
the fight al Montgomery TO exclude Ems
ley from Greater Birmingham:
NJ. H. Mcdonald: when the fate Of
Ensley shall haze been settled beyond
controversy and no appeal save to God is
left will be time enough to discuss the
future. It has always been my convie-
ton that when man makes a community
his home and fails to devote a reason
aoIe amount of his time and energy to the
public welfare it would be better for all
if he were to move. I have never enter
tanned reasonable thought toward Ems
ley, nor aught but good will toward
Birmingham. but as long as I live in
Ensley my first duty will be to those | may
have had something to do with inducing
to invest their savings here. If 1t is
decreed that Birmingham shall be my
home I hope no occasion will arise when
I can be justly accused of a lack of civic
pride or of failure to contribute my
quote to the development of the city"
The news=record. [volume] (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon) 1907-1910, 1909-11-17

day of March, 1909, file in this Of
flee Sworn Statement and Applica.
ton, No. O5969, to purchase the Sh
NEA, SEA of NWA and NBA of
SWA, Section Z, Township 1 North,
Range As East, Willamette Meridian.
and the timber thereon, under the
provisions of the act of June 8,
1878, and acts amendatory, known as
the Timber and Stone Law" at
such value as might be fixed by apr
praisement, and that, pursuant to
such application, the land and timber
thereon have been appraised, the
timber estimated 100000 board feet
at $1.O0 per M and the land $1,000;
that said applicant will offer final
proof in support of her application
and sworn statement .on the 27th
day of January, 1910, before c. NJ.
Lockwood, U. S. Commissioner, at
his office, at Enterprise, oregon.
Amy person is at liberty to protest
this purchase before entry, or initi-
ate a contest at any time before pat
ent issues, by filing corroborated
affidavit in this office, alleging facts
which would defeat the entry.
13c F. c. Bramwell, Register.