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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

the police have been unable to apprehend him and 1t is thought that he has left town.
 The men arrested are R. P. Pope, four charges; E. D. Ritchie or Richey, said to be the father of N. E. Ritchie, one charge; H. O. Mugrage, Il charges; w. II. Chand- Ter. one charge; W. E. Hamer, two charges: A. H. Elgfn, one charge, and J. F. Dyke, four charges Bond on each charge was fixed at s20o, making it neees- sary for Mugrage to make bond for s22oo..
 J. r. Dyke talked of the matter last night saying:
 q am entirely innocent in the matter and I suppose the other men are In my same position N. b. Ritchie is the man who operated the business, who took in all of the money. and who has failed to pay me my salary. A few weeks ago answered a want advertisement address, ing my application to 509 Twenty-second street. I received reply and went to work I thought the business was legit- innate one and it was only until day or two ago that I received my first inn presson that it was crooked business" :"
 Detectives Burke Brown, Ray and Tully made the arrests yesterday morning, go- ing to the company's quarters and ar resting the solicitors as they came in. The other five men are believed to have gotten wind of the affair and hid out hurriedly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
HEAD BETTER THAN
 AN ARMOR PLATE

Eastman Rice. a black-skinned son of Ham, probably owes his life to the fact that his skull was too thick for bullet to penetrate it.
 The negro is employed by Contractor Jordan on the West End paving work. Yesterday he got into an argument with a white youth, Mark Dicus. who Is also employed by Mir. Jordan. It is said the negro drew knife on Dicus at the time
 Late yesterday afternoon when work was knocked off the negro drove a team into the West End coal yard. Dicus came in moment afterward, and going into commissary close by, secured a revolver, returned to the yard and took two shots at the negro, one of which struck him. The negro was knocked down, and at first it was thought he was seriously wounded. An examination. however. revealed the fact that the bullet had failed to pene- trate the bone.
 Dicus made no attempt to escape, but surrendered to the West End officers. Later he was released on a s20O bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 s40,000-Robert Stephens to New South Land company, the north half of lot 10 n block S5, Elyton Land companys survey of Birmingham; fronting 20 feet on the east side of Twentieth street and extend ing back to a depth of 100 feet.
 $12,000-R. w. Massey to Mrs. Emma E. Massey, lot ', in block S49, Elyton Land company's survey of Birmingham; front ing 100 feet on the south side of High land avenue between Ash and Beech feet.
 $5oO0-M. A. Hines to Mrs. Q. A. Woods part of lots and 4, in block 696, Elyton Land company's survey of Birmingham: being lot 4Ox14O feet at the northeast corner of 24th street and 18th avenue north.
 $5l50-A. E. Colvin to R. J. Orr, part of lots and 8, in block 6s7, Elyton Land company's survey of Birmingham being icI UAlJV lcct, at tnc COTUeT or twenty third street and Fourteenth alley, north
 $3S00-W.sK. Faulkner to R. D. Burnett Cigar and Tobacco company lot 2, Tn block 131, East Lake Land company's survey of East Lake.
 $26S4L. V. Butler to E. G. Trechsel, a lot in the survey of West Elyton.
 S250o-M. M. Randle to E. H. Ragsdale part of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 10, township 19, range 4 west.
 $90oo-B. A. Thompson to J. c. Thomp- son, part of lot A, in block 26, survey of Phelans addition to Birmingham.
 $20O0-J. c. Thompson to H. G. Fulton part of lot A, in block 26, survey of Phe- lan's addition to Birmingham
 $100-Israel Pickens to l.. B. Perdue, the east half of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter and the east half of the southeast quarter of the north- east quarter of section 2, township 1S range west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
TUSCALOOSA ROAD IN NEED OF REPAIRS Fine Highway Can Be Easily
 Constructed PETITION To BIRMINGHAM Tuscaloosa Board of Trade Asks lief ferson Board of Revenue to
 Fill in Short Gap in
 This County.
PETITION To BIRMINGHAM

A magnificent road between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa can be had if the Jeffer- son county Board of Revenue will put into condition four miles of roadway. which is now full of ruts and holes. Re- quest has been made upon the Bbard by the Tuscaloosa Board of Trade to put this road in frst-class condition, the re- quest being in the nature of a set of reso- lutions adopted by the club.
 Secretary George T. Brazealton of the Birmingham Motor club was forwarded a copy of the resolutions while the Board or Revenue was also sent a copy MT. Brazealton took the matter up with Chair man Job Going of the board and MT Going expressed himself as being very much in favor of 1t, and stated that he would take the matter up with other members of the board.
 The Board of Revenue of Tuscaloosa county has recently put the road in condi- tion up to the Jefferson county line. From there the road is In miserable condition for four miles, when a splendid road be- gins and runs through to Birmingham.
 The resolutions read as follows:
 Tuscaloosa Board of Trade, Tuscaloosa, Ala, September 20 1909
 At a meeting of the Board of Trade the following resolution was unanimous 1y adopted:
 Whereas. the board of public works of Tuscaloosa has improved the Hunts vile road from Tuscaloosa to the Jeffer- son county line; and
 Whereas. the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county, Ala, has improved said road to within three or four miles of the Tuscaloosa county line; and Whereas, the last three or four miles in said Jefferson county is full of holes, ruts and is almost impossible; and
 Whereas, there will be magnificent driveway from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa If such road is put in good condition, which can be done at little cost
 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county Is hereby respectfully asked to take up this matter and have said road put in good condition like the rest of the road be- tween Birmingham and Tuscaloosa Be 1t further resolved, that copy of these resolutions be sent to the Brming- ham Automobile club with request to use its influence in procuring the improvement of said road. GEORGE LITTLE,
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
BILLIARD BEGINS
 REGULAR MEETINGS
MAY ARRANGE JOINT DEBATES WITH OTHER SCHOOLS-FOOT- BALL TEAM WILL BEGIN PRAC- TJCE WORK NEXT MONDAY.

The Hiliard Literary society of the High school held the first meeting of the scholastic term yesterday afternoon with an excellent membership in attendance, Leon Stanley, the newly elected presi- dent, occupying the chair.
 This being the first meeting of the year no literary programme was carried out, the session being taken up with the trans action of various important matters of business An offhand parliamentary drill was held, however, and the fine points of parliamentary proceedings threshed out in able discussion. Prof. Foster Ansley of the High school faculty addressed the club in an informal talk which was much enjoyed.
 Among the several matters coming up for discussion was the proposition of is- erary societies of other preparatory schools and colleges in the state. The plan was received fayorably and it Is probable that meetings will be arranged with several schools for this season. It is proposed that the Hilliard society act jointly with the Yancey society, the other boys club in the High school. Both of the organizations have produced strong debaters and it is believed that the school will be ably represented in case debates can be arranged with other schools.
 With a number of strong candidates coming out for positions on the football team, regular practice will be started Monday at West End park. The pros poets for an excellent season in the fall sport are exceedingly bright. Ac- cording to the belief of G. N. Messer. physical director at the High school and coach of the football team, the turning out of a winning team may be expected. The High school has been singularly suc- cessful in preparatory athletics for many years. and it is predicted that the state championship in football and basketball will be easily captured. Hopes run high among the school athletes that the pre- paratory championship of the south in football will also be secured.
 The first game scheduled is awaited with keen interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Big Reunion Planned.

Chattanooga, September 24.--One of the largest gatherings of veterans in some years will be in the assembly of Turch- in's brigade, composed of six Ohio regi- ments and one from Indiana, the seven commands to muster at least 15O0 men here on Thursday October A. The cele- bration will be at 10 o'clock in the morn- ing in the DeLcngs heaoquarters on Mis- sionary Ridge. The speaker will be Ex- Senator Foraker of Ohio, who fought gal lantly in the Eighty-nnth Ohio regiment. Turchins brigade Is composed of the Eleventh, Seventeenth, Thirty-first, Thirty-sixth, One Hundredth and Ninety second Ohio infanttries and the Eighty second Indiana infantry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
RUSE IS WORKED AND BIC
 TIGER IS TAKEN IN TOLLS

was learned, however, that some one who had seen the automobile pass along the road between Bessemer and Adamsville recognized the deputies and telephoned word of their coming. It seems, though, that the message was received in Adams vile just as the officers arrived, which was, of course, too late.
 And a healthy tiger was that which the deputies took in tow. The sheriff had not counted up the stuff yesterday after noon but he stated that the beer and whisky secured from the place were re- moved from the boxes and barrels and neatly packed in the auto, and even at that the contraband entirely filled the bed of the machine and a lot of the stuff had to be put in the seats. Consequently several of the deputies who went down in the machine had to come back on the train, there being not room enough for them in the automobile after the liquor was packed In.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

Sheriff Higdon is employing very fiossy and up-to-date methods of raiding tigers these days. After having made several unsuccessful attempts to capture very vicious tiger the sheriff outwitted the "animal yesterday and landed him in the fanciest sort of manner.
 Considerable trouble has been experi- enced with a certain place in Adamsville and although Sheriff Higdon has sent his deputies to the place several times the tiger always had a spotter out to meet the train and by the time the officers ar rived at the soft drink stand everything was "smoothed over"
 Yesterday, however, Colonel Higdon de- cided to try new tactics. Securing an au- tomobile of the touring car type he sent several of his deputies to Adamsvile through the country. The officers slipped into the little town like the wind and were at their objective point almost before anybody realized what was up. It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

number of members of the Birming- ham Motor club assembled in front of the Athletic club yesterday afternoon and made the run to East Lake where an enthusiastic meeting was held and the details of the Birmingham-Atlanta path finding expedition worked out. Follow ing the business meeting Al Campbell served one of his famous Irish stews and barbecue spreads, and the crowd. in which there were a number of ladies, made merry with the mufflers wide open and never a crank needed.
 Attendance upon the meeting was rather small, owing to the extreme roughness of the road between Birmingham and East Lake, Many members sent word that they were heart and soul in the matter of good roads and would do every thing to make the pathfindng trip suc- cess, but they didn't quite have the nerve to ride over the East Lake road. That the municipalities through which this road passes should allow such conditions to exist was roundly condemned
 President Dr. James E. Dedman called the meeting to order and explained the purpose of it. Secretary G. T. Brazeal- ton made a short talk, telling of how the people along the route had become interested; J. Hampton Rich, representa- tive of The Garage and The Southern Automobiist, Atlanta publications, gave illustrations of the good roads sentiment in other parts of the south; and others made short talks.
 It was suggested that subscription be raised among the members of the club to pay for any possible damage to the pathfinding machines. One hundred dol lars per car or a total sum of $500 was decided upon. It was regarded as possi- ble that none of the machines would meet with the slightest damage, but if there should be damage 1t was thought not right for the men who will make the trip to have to stand the entire expense.
 The following supscriptions were then pnado in ho,lt ninute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

The "50O Club" planned by l.. Sevier is to become a reality. The special com mttee appointed at the last meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to formulate a plan held meeting yesterday afternoon and drafted roughly recommendation to the chamber for the formation of an in- corporated club with capital stock to be used in aiding new companies to locate industries in and around Birmingham.
 The plan adopted is combination or MT. Seviers plan and that inaugurated by James Bowron several years ago. Un- der it each member will subscribe $lOOo payable in small payments. One-half Of it will be invested in capital stock Of new companies, and the other half will be loaned at reasonable interest to com panies needing a start. This will make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
S2OOO PER FOOT
 FOR THE PROPERTY

Two thousand dollars per front foot was the price paid yesterday for lot fronting 20 feet on the east side of Twen- tieth street, between Second alley and Third avenue. The deal was made be- tween Robert Stephens as grantor and the New South Land company, the total amount involved being s40,0OO.
 The property was described in a war ranty deed filed In the probate office as the north half of lot 10 in block S5 of the Elyton Land companys survey, fronting 20 feet on Twentieth street and extend ing to depth of 100 feet The puxchas- ing company owns the adjoining lot and it is understood the property was pur- chased only as an investment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
500 CLUB IS NOW SURE
 TO BECOME A REALITY

a fund which will always increasexand will gradually become more usefuf and more extensive in it's results.
 There are also provisions to allow the little man in who wishes to subscribe small amounts. This will make it CO., operative to such extent that per sons of all classes may share in the work.
 The committee will make it's report to the meeting on October b. AS there wa~ a unanimous sentiment in favor of the idea at the last meeting there is little doubt but that 1t will be adopted and the club formed immediately. MT. Sevier Is enthusiastic and has agreed to furnish ten members A committee of 100 cit izens will be appointed to organize the club, and within short time the good work will begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou.

This afternoon will probably be the biggest matinee of the week at the Bijou, as evidenced by the large ad- vance sales for ''Way Down East the largest of the entire season. Manager Semon expects to play almost capacity this afternoon. With the matinee and night performance the present engage ment of '@Way Down East" ends, and next week comes "The Candy Kid" a. musical comedy y-melodrama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
SIX MOTOR CARS WILL MAKE TRIP
 ON ATLANTA ROAD Two Automobiles Will Start Over Each Route Tues-
 day, October 5
SUBSCRIPTIONS RAISED
 TO DIETARY THE EXPENSE
Motor Club Holds Meeting at East Lake and Members Are Enthu- siastic Over Selection
 of Best Route.


. Tuesday, October 5, is the date ' set for the starting of the auto ' mobile pathfinding squad to At ' lanta on the selection of the Bir- mingham- Atlanta automobile route. ' Six cars will comprise the squad, ' two being sent over each of three < routes.
 Stops of an hour or two will be ' made at each town to interest the Y citizens of each in the good road > idea.
 ' Drivers of the six cars will agree ' upon the time in which the trip is ' to be made. At least two days will Y be required, and possibly three Cars representing the Atlanta ' Automobile club will meet the Y Birmingham cars One of the cars ' will be an official Age-Herald car ' and will be met by car sent out ' by the Atlanta Constitution. The trip will be made under the ' auspices of the Birmingham Motor ' club.
 ' rousing rally of the club ' membership is to be held at < o'clock next Friday night at the ' Birmingham Athletic club
 The three routes selected by the Birmingham Motor club, subject ' to minor change, are as follows: : One passes through Argo, Ash ' vile, Gadsden, Center. Cave \ Springs. Cedartown, Dallas and < Marietta to Atlanta
 ' The second goes through ' Branchville, Coal City. Ohatchie, \ Jacksonville, Piedmont, Cedartown, < Dallas and Marietta to Atlanta ' The third route passes through Pell City, Lincoln, Bynum, Annis- ' niston. Iron City. Hef1in, Edwards ' vile, Tallapoosa, Bremen, Douglas < vile and Marietta to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
LEE LONG RETURNS
 TO THE CAPITAL

J. Lee Long. campaign manager for the defenders of the constitution, re- turned to Montgomery yesterday after noon on the fast train. fully convinced that the campaign which he helped to launch in Jefferson county would roll up majority against the amendment
 He spent two days in the city and while here met all the leaders ip the campaign in this section of the state. He re- ceived many further assurances of suc- cess. and aided in arranging for the great outdoor rally to be held in Birmingham . week from today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Four Million cioars In a Bunch.

Manila, September 24--Four millions cigars formed a large part of the cargo of the Pacific Mail liner Siberia, which sailed today for San Francisco. This ship ment of cigars for the United States, tho largest that has ever crossed the Pacific, has completely cleared the local market. As result of the heavy demand for Philippine cigars since the tariff was re- moved the factories are beginning to ad- vance prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
shipwrecked Crew Arrives.

New Orleans, September 24-Eleven Nor wegian sailors, shipwrecked on August 25. off the coast of Yucatan, arrived here to- day on the steamship Nor from Progreso. Their vessel the Segal. went ashore at Cuyo, Yucatan, and was total loss. All on board escaped with their hvsa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
JACKSON CALLS
 CAPITAL MEETING

Fred M Jackson, who was elected cam paign manager for the amenders, re- turned to Birmingham yesterday morning and immediately assumed the duties of his office. He called a meeting of the county chairnen and the state commit tee to be held in Montgomery September 30 at D. m.
 At this time the work of the campaign will be mapped out and speakers sched- uled for stumps all over the state.
 MT. Jackson's of-ice will be busy dur ing this week sending out notices of the meeting. About 100 of the leaders in the movement are expected at Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Louis L. schwarz.

Louis l.. Schwarz, aged 5S years, died at 4:3o o'clock yesterday morning of heart trouble. Funeral services will be con- ducted at the late residence of the de- ceased at g o'clock Sunday morning and interment will be fin Enon Ridge ceme- tery Rabbi Morris Newheld will off, ciate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
At the Hippodrome.

Eight amateurs contested for prizes be- fore a packed house at the Hippodrome last night The attendance was the larg- est in two weeks and the number of amateurs double what it was last Friday. There is a matinee daily at o'clock and two performances night1y-at 7:So and o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
The Viruinia,

The Virginia will have Baroness Won Zieher, the celebrated vocalist, as an ex- tra attraction tonight. Mabel Paige, the idol of the south, and her stock company will open their engagement Monday with a matinee in "The Belle of Richmond"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Cholera in Russla.

Washington, September 24.-Advices at the state department from St. Pe- tersburg say that during the eight days following August 29 last there were 697 cases of cholera in Russia. which resulted in 27S deaths. Of all cases, 172 with 72 deaths were re- ported from St. Petersburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
Negroes Greatly Alarmed.

Atlanta, September 24-Negroes here are very much excited of a speech. which seems to be generally current among them, that the end of the world will come tomorrow. Last night many gath cred in their homes and at churches mak- ing preparations for the Judgment" Where the report originated no one seems to know
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
CITY ITEMS.

JEWISH DAY OF ATONEMENT- The Jewish Day of Atonement or Tom Kip pur will be generally observed by the Jew ish citizens of Birmingham today. The celebration began yesterday at sundown and will continue until sundown today. All the Jewish mercantile establishments will be closed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

Dignity and character of Elm pire will influence business and inspire best efforts of yourself. Jemison R. F. & Ins. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25


 A committee of three was appointed to get up these subscriptions. Hill Fergu- son was named chairman, with D. w. Barrett and Leo Loeb as the other two members J. H. Moncrief was appointed collector. It is believed that the entire amount will be subscribed and paid in by tonight.
 pr. Dedman reported that the securing of the cars to make the trip would be very easy. l.. A. Whitehead volunteered to make the trip and Steve smith en- tered two cars. Other men have also signified their willingness to enter car.
 Steve Smith was appointed chairman of the drivers committee, which will map out the plans of the meeting and the like. MT. Whitehead is also on the committee. This committee will be com posed entirely of the drivers who are to make the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

The following is the local report of tho United States weather bureau at Bir- ming for the "A hours ending at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25

Empire Offices $12.50 up. HENSON R. E. & INS. co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
THE WEATHER.

Washington September 24.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Saturday and Sunday; light north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
EDMONDS SENDS
 CONGRATULATIONS
EXPRESSES PLEASURE AT AN NoUNcEMENT OF GREAT DE- ALLOTMENT PLANS OF PENNIES SEE COMPANY.
FIRST AND TWENTIETH RTRMINCHA

Richard H. Edmonds, editor of the Man ufacturers' Record, has wired President Frank Nelson of the Chamber of Con- merce, his congratulations to Birmingham upon the announcement of developments by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. He halls it as final realza- ton of the wealth-creating potentialities of Alabama and considers it an epoch in the history of Birmingham. Here are the telegrams which were exchanged:
 "Baltimore, Md, September 23. "Commercial Club, Birmingham, Ala.:
 'sThe Manufacturers Record extends its hearty congratulations to Birmingham, to Alabama, and, for that matter, to all the south, for the full realization of the wealth-creating potentialities of Alabama means the broadening of the prosperity of the entire south. The great things which The Manufacturers Record has the pleas use of publishing today will mean not only vast benefit to Birmingham, but will emphasize to the world the advantages of the south at large as a center of develop ment of and for the investment of capi- tai. RICHARD H. EDMONDS,
 'fEditor Manufacturers Record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-25
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