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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-01-13
PAGE FIVE

Under the heading, "Mr Bryan and His
Mistaken Estimate of Darwin" an excellent
article appeared recently in
BRYAN AND the Savannah Press, by A. H.
DARWIN. Proper, in which he demol
ishes the Peerless silly argu-
ments against Mr.. Darwin, based chow like
BryanD on precisely the position Mr.. OAR
win did NOR take, and upon things which
Mr. Darwin never said Bryan assumes, like
the superficial and initiative creature he is.
that Darwin claimed man to be descendant
of the monkey This Darwin's writings no
where show. What Darwin did say, as
thoughtful readers know, and as Mr.. Prop
per quotes, was this:
Man as I have attempted to show is certainly
descended from some ape-like creature
But we must not fall into the error of sup
posing that the early progentors of the whole
Simian stock including man, was identical with
or even closely resembled any existing ape or
monkey
Every evolutionist will admit that the five
great vertebrate classes, namely, mammals BIRDS
reptiles, amphibans and fishes are descended
from some one prototype; for they have much in
common, especially during their embryonic state"
AS stated upon the hundredth anniversary
OF his birth, recently, Darwin's achievements
had and would continue to compel the scen-
tltic world to "think in terms of Darwin.
How ridiculous, then, for Bryan, who has
probably never even read his works, to strut
up and down the rostrum, attacking a man
whose researches have been epoch-making.
Sublime ignorance could hardly further 90,
and Mr.. Proper is to be commended for his
thoughtful article in warning of the casual
reader; or hearer of Mr.. Bryan, not to fall
into the same loose error of assuming that
Darwin and the monkey was ever anything
but the quip Of fellow scientists, who in
dulged their little joke without realizing that
any one would take it as a serious digestion
of Darwin's views.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-01-13

ored, and where the home life contemplates
that the daughter be protected and esteemed.
the lure of a title will cause some of them to
break their necks to buy disreputable for
elgner, whose superficial palaver scarcely
conceals his dlsrespect for women, whose ideas
OF the sanctlty of marriage are practically
NIL, III most instances, and whose wife is al
lowed to drag out her existence in neglect on
his part, and contumely on the part of his
relatives.
1t is time public sentiment were strength
ened against all such mesalliances. whether
with dukes and counts of Europe. or Mon
golian Sunday school boys" or what-not.
Even in the South, where social equality is
considered impossible, we see women ride
about IN carriages side-by-side with negroes,
and some stores have even introduced the in
novatlon OF having negro clerks who are al
lowed to tit shoes on the dainty feet of white
ladies, and toy more or less delicately with
their ankles! How can we expect the negro
to keep has place if under any pretext what
ever he is allowed personal contact with the
falrest women of the land? Civilization can
not afford to weaken the racial lines by toll
Grating negro coachmen, negro clerks, negro
attendants of any sort. Mrs Well-to-Do may
sheer at the idea of personal danger to her,
self, but though she may be safe, the poor
white girl of the country, or the belated
working girl of the city, is bound to have
her danger increased.
"But we must have servants" some one ex-
claims. Well, the price we pay for them is
sometimes too dear. There is a field of in
dustry for the negro man, where he need come
\in no contact whatever with the wives and
daughters of his white employers. A family
able to keep carriage, can afford to pay a
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-01-13
Another Missionary RebOy1

A friend sends me copy of the official re-
port of the Ponasang Missionary Hospital,
China. The suggestive and cheerful title of
the pamphlet containing this report is,
"HAVING GOOD TINES"
The facts set forth in the report fully war
rant the name given to the pamphlet
AS | opened the little book, loose leaf
dropped out. One side Of this is printed, and
it is an appeal for help for FoochoqO Mission
arg Hospital The statement is made that
this hospital for the Chinese "depemdS upon
Voluntary Donations for ITS support"
The first sentence in the report is
eve had good time in Ponasang Hospital
during the year 1908"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
PULLMAN

Cullman, November 11.-(Special.) )-The official count for the general election held here last Tuesday was made today and the result for all the officers is as follows
 For governor: O'Neal 1705, Scott 1S. Thompson 1893, Carter 12. Lieutenant governor: Seed 1902, Tebbetts 14, Chenault 1175. Merchant H. Secretary of state: Brown 1155, Bingham 7S8, Maxwell 13 State auditor: Smith 1161, Shields TIE. Genety II. Attorney general: Brickell 1121, Birch 759, Waldhorst Il. State treas urer: Purifoy 976 Sufferer 1192, Starr 10. State superintendent of education. Will ingham 115S, Walker sol, Cox Il. Com missioner of agriculture; Kolb 1924, Cox 791, McDuff Il. State railroad commis- sIoner: Julian 120, McCord 1214, Lathrop 795, McEnery 753 Phillips Il, Durett 12 Supreme court judge: Dowdell 1122, An derson, 1119 Sommerville 1072, Van Pelt Il, Sayre 1863. Supernumary judge: A. IF. Alison 094. Chancellor Seventh district, northern chancery division: w. H. Simp- son 114. Judge Eighth judicial circuit D. w. Speake 125S. Solicitor Eighth judicial circuit: D. c. Almon 1925. For Congress Seventh district: John l.. Burnett 1437, M. W. Howard 1412. For state senator. Third district: F. E. St. John 1854, James B. Sloan 1905. For representative: A. A. Griffith 1494, Dr. J. I. Armstrong 1239. For probate judge: Burke 1540, Matthews 1428 For circuit clerk: Roden 1910, Wallace 1231, Williams 326. For sheriff: Bryce 147S Scheuing 1462.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
TASK TOO GREAT

After battling with a people who would not recognize their own peril, according to his viewpoint Capt. James Richmond McGregor, who went to Tennessee to cast his vote for the golden -tongued Bob" Taylor, returned to Birmingham last night.
 He was very much disappointed that Hooper, the fusion candidate, defeated the idol of all fddling lovers. and said that the back of their hand had never been turned upon man more worthy of their suffrage and support.
 Captain McGregor, it will be recalled, left Birmingham in answer to the call of the hero of former Tennessee to assist In putting one over' on those rude per sons who deemed themselves capable and worthy of Nperating the affairs of the Volunteer State. Captain McGregor be- ing the Czar of Pea Ridge (Tennessee(, fioated into that settlement Monday morning and gave one shout of Rally, boys, rally!'' and the entire and untram- pled populace answered the pathetic voice But Pea Ridge could not overbal- ance the remainder of the state. This tells the story.
 Captain McGregor said last night that there were many sides to the election in Tennessee which defeated Bob which were never to- be related outside of the family circle, but that time would come when the tide would turn and ebb out of off,ce those who opposed the matchless Robert in the late and swift unpleasant- ness.
 Captain McGregor, who is district pas senper agent for the Frisco, persuaded several persons in Tennessee to "Go west, my boy. 20 west, and grow up with the country." And after all, the trip was not in vain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
RENEWED ACTIVITY IN ] SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK

| The renewed activity and wide-awake spirit of the First Presbyterian Sunday school is attracting the attention of the Sunday school workers of the city. Under the direction of Superintendent F. ". Dixon, with the assistance of Miss Min nie Kennedy, the spirit of the school has been aroused, and in every department great work Is being done.
 The school has the largest married la dies class in the district, with an enroll | ment of over 150, which was organized and Is being taught by Mrs E. R. Smith. The school has just made arrangements with Sheriff Higdon to open branch school in the county jail, and beginning tomorrow morning the school at the jail will be taught by Capt. J. w. Lee, while the main school Is in session.
 The school also bears the distinction of standing right at the top every year in the amount of subscriptions to the Or phans' home, and 1t Is Educating two Presbyterian ministers, Hugh G. Smith, who Is at Austin college, Tex, and J. D. Hixon at the Louisville seminary.
 The ladies of the church are active workers, and this week have touched the hearts of the business men with their hot biscuit, barbecued meats, and many other good things, making up the lunch which will be served today and two days next week at Second avenue and Twenty-first street
 Today they have also prizes to offer for the prettiest baby in Birmingham, and the baby show will begin at o'clock at the lunch room, to be followed at o'clock with a candy pulling for the children The prizes for the baby show are donated by Bromberg Any baby In the city, ire spective of denomination or genealogy Is eligible to enter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
ALLEN WINS SUIT
 FOR GAS STOCK

The suit of J. V. Allen against the Providence Oil and Gas company, G. B. Grove and others for the recovery of 46, 167 shares of stock, of which he claims he was defrauded, has been decided in favor of Allen.
 It was announced yesterday that Chan cellor A. H. Benners. would render a de- cree requiring the company to surrender the stock to Allen, although the written decision has not yet been handed down In case an appeal is taken the appeal bond of the respondent will be placed at Si50O. No announcement has been made by attorneys for pr. Grove and the Providence company as to the entering of motion for an appeal.
 The suit has been pending in chancery since June last, when the original bill was filed. Taking of testimony in the case was begun two weeks ago and the arguments of the attorneys were com pleted Thursday Allen was represented by James Weatherly and W. c. Garrett, and Attorneys Davidson and Smith repre- scented the respondents
 The allegation made by Allen was that he had been led by misrepresentation to surrender his stock to Turner R. Weakley as trustee of the Providence company, Ii being stated that he was led to believe the stock was worthless. A number of other stockholders are said to have also surrendered their stock, among them being w. s. Allen, who recently insti- tuted similar suit against the Providence company.
 A petition for an injunction restraining Dr. G. B. Crowe from voting 101,000 shares of stock at the approaching meeting ol stockholders on November 15 was filed yesterday by W. o. N. Scott and W. g. Allen, on the grounds that the stock was surrendered, similarly to J. V. Aliens stock, ostensibly for the purpose Of fnancing the operations of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
IS HURT BY FALL
 BETWEEN TWO CARS
Illinois Mnn Was HOboinE His Way When Cars on the l.. tS N.
 Canne UncOupled

A white man giving his name as J. h. Kick. and his home as Blue Island Ill., was hurt in a peculiar manner late yes- terday afternoon while hoboing his way OH a fast southbound freight train on the Louisville and Nashville when the two cars between which he was standing came uncoupled just a short way thls side of Helena.
 Fortunately for his life, in trying to save his balance to keep from falling underneath the wheels the man was thrown down by the side of the track. His leg was broken and his face terribly bruised and scratched, in addition to severe injuries about the shoulders.
 He was given medical aid by the com pany's physician at Helena and brought back to Birmingham on the accommoda- tion from Montgomery at 6:15 o'clock last night He was removed to St Vincent hospital by Shaw X Son, where he re- ceived further surgical attention.
 It was said by those who had the man in charge that he exhibited polished man ners, used excellent English and showed many traces of culture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
ATHENS TEAM WINS
 UP IN TENNESSEE

Lynnville, Tenn, November 11-(Spe- cial)-The "hoodoo'' cloud has rolled away and the Greene University school Of Athens, Ala, has seen the silvery lining at last. This all occurred here yesterday on the local grdiron in the game between Jones High school and Greene University school of Athens In weight the two teams were practically the same, but the Alabama boys showed up too strong for the local team. It was a battle royal from beginning to end. neither team scoring for three pe- riods. In the fourth period Westmore- land, quarterback for the visitors, broke the ice by making 30-yard run with beautiful interference for touchdown. Next event of the afternoon was a beau tiful 40-yard run for a touchdown by F. Henry. the fieet-footed left end for Jones. This brought about the tie, leav- ing six minutes for play. The visitors received the kick. Jordan brought the ball out 35 yards. Richardson circled end for 20 yards. "Stonewall' Clements carried the oval through center for 22 yards Again the mighty "Stonewall," right tackle, took the oval, making the remaining distance through center for another touchdown. Westmoreland kicked goal, netting for the visitors score of II against Jones' 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
IS LOOKING AFTER
 FLORIDA BUSINESS

A. IT. Hanson, passenger traffic mana ger of the Illinois Central railroad, was in Birmingham yesterday en route to Chicago from Florida, where he has been for several days. getting line on the Florida travel, which Is expected to be extraordinarily heavy this year. While in Birmingham MT. Hanson, as the head of the passenger department, held a short informal conference with local off cera.
 "I am better pleased every month that we have a line into Birmingham" said MT Hanson. 'HThe recent growth given Birmingham has not only assisted this city, but every interest of the district. AS our line comes here and as we are very much interested in the city and district, we, of course, accept and believe that a great deal of good has been done us by the growth of the city.
 "This district cannot be injured by any thing now to any permanent extent. The district is so very great and valuable tc the outside world that whatever comes Birmingham will be in the fight with odds on her side"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
Local Items

Dolomlte, Sloss and Woodward ore mines will pay off Saturday, and the merchants of Bessemer are expecting a good trade.
 The Home Mission society of the Meth odist church met at the home of Mrs. R. w. Simpson on Berkley avenue. The members were requested to attend the home mission institute, which will be held at Ensley Wednesday, November 16 Mrs. J. F. Sturdivant will read a paper on 'fWhy We Have Home Mis- sions." Mrs D. A. Echols of Ensley has been appointed secretary for the Besse- mer district for the unexpirted term of Miss Mary E. Lovett.
 Ed Lynch, who came to Bessemer sev- eral weeks ago looking for work, died at the Robinson hospital Thursday night of uramic coma. He was a brick mason and had no relatives in this district. The burial will take place Friday afternoon al the Cedar Hill cemetery.
 A charter for a herd of the Loyal Or der of Moose is in circulation in Besse- mer, and 1t Is said that quite a number have already enrolled for membership. The order Is 22 years old, and within the past three years has grown very rapidly every state in the union hav- ing one or more herds of the "Howdy. Pap"
 Forty-hve applicants for membership in the Woodmen of the World were re- oeived by the camp at it's meeting last night, and an evening just for initiatory work will be announced soon. The order is growing very fast in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
ELECTRIC LIGHTS TOLD
 RESULT OF ELECTION

One of the most novel and effective ways of announcing the election returns in a large city was pursued in- a New England city and related in Birmingham yesterday by visitor to that place dur ing the recent election.
 It was announced prior to the election that the electric lights of the city would announce the returns. If the democrat was elected governor it was stated that the incandescent lights would be flashed out three times. If the republican nom- inee was elected the lights were to be flashed twice.
 By this method every person in the city could remain at home and safely rest in the assurance that word would be passed by electricity immediately after the vote was counted. This plan was carired out, end those who did not care for details re- mained at home and awaited the dipping of the lights.
 The plan was formulated by paper of the city and acquiesced in by the electric light company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
SIT. CLAIR

Pell City, November 11.-(Special.)- J. Following is the official count of Tues days election for both the state and county tickets:
 O'Neal 9Sb, Thompson 61S, Scott 30, Seed 911, Chenault 40S Burnett 914, Howard s09; J. A. Embry, solicitor, HAS; c. P. Butcher, solicitor, republican, 446: W. T. Brown, senate, s66; W. M Davidson, sen- ate, republican, 532; J. Fall Robinson, leg islature, 942; J. A. Myers, legislature, re- publican, 72s; J. L. Herring, judge pro- hate, s62; s. T. Fowler, judge probate. re- publican, 273; Sumpter Cogswell judge of probate, independent 77S w. E. Presley, sheriff, TIA; R. D. Love, sheriff. republi- can, 1908; T. L. Nunnallee, clerk circuit court, S32; J. M Garrett, clerk circuit court, republican. 969; w. ' Hodges commissioner First district, 825; J. E. Rogers, commissioner First district re- publican. SIS: J. C. Jones. commissioner Third district, S53; Asa Wyatt, commis- sioner Third district. republican, 621
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
DEATH RATE SHOWS
 PLEASING DECREASE Negroes Still Swell Total in
 Undue Proportion WHITE RATE WAS 12.58 White Births Exceed Deaths But Ne- groes Continue to Show Much
 Larger Death Rate Than
 Birth Rate
WHITE RATE WAS 12.58

During the first 10 months of 1910 2150 people have died in Greater Bir- mingham, while 22S5 have been born. There were 996 white deaths, and 1546 white births, showing 550 more births than deaths, while 1154 negroes died and only 739 were born. showing that there were 415 more negroe deaths than births.
 The figures compiled in the office of the health department pay an eloquent tribute to the work, both of the health department and the physicians of Bir- mingham this year. Although Greater Birmingham became a reality on Janu- ary the total death rate was decreased from 1867 last year to 17.20 for the first 10 months of this year, and the white death rate went as low as 125S, which will bear comparison with that of any other community in the country Were it not for Birmingham's immense negro population her death reports would show remarkably low mortality.
 Following is a comparison of last years record with those for the first 10 111aOthr of 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
MONSTER TIGER
 IS RUN TO EARTH

Detectives Goldstein, Brent, Saunders and Simmons found monster blind tiger yesterday morning near Avenue D and Fifteenth street, South. The whisky and wine were in vacant house and the de- tectives did not find any one who would claim the stuff. There were 1898 bottles of whisky confiscated and 800 bottles of cognac. It was necessary to secure the two largest vans in town to transport the whisky to the city hall. It cost the city se to make the raid. An itemized state ment of the goods found is as follows: 135 baskets, each containing 30 half-piirt bottles of whisky; 26 one-gallon jugs of whisky. 10 baskets, each containing eight quart bottles, one case of whisky, and 300 quart bottles of cognac. .tf+=
 The blind tiger squad made several other small raids yesterday, but nothing to compare with this. The squad is busy in court testifying In the cases already made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
DIR. PLUNKET,s THEME
Outline of Services at Highlands Pres.
 byterian Church Tomorrow

"Our Waste Places and What to Do With Them" will be the subject of the sermon to be delivered by pr. J. T. Plunket at the morning service tomor- row at the South Highlands Presbyterian church. Sunday school and Bible classes wtil be held at 9:30 a. m.
 At 7:30 D. m. the Young Peoples So- ciety of Christian Endeavor will be in charge and the following attractive pro- gremme will be rendered.
 Prayer.
 song-"The Kings Business"
 Responsive reading of Scriptures.
 Silent prayer followed by the Lord s Prayer, all taking part.
 Anthem by the Choir-"Acquaint Thy self With the Lord"
 Prayer by the pastor.
 Ten-minute talk by Mr. Walter D. Shephard, treasurer of the Alabama Christian Endeavor union.
 Song-"O That Will Be Glory"
 Prayer
 song-"Tn Go Where You Want Me to Co.,
 Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
BACK FROM ANNIsTON Federal Court Officers Will Go to Hunts viIie Again Next Week

After a session of court in Anniston lasting only two days, Judge W. T. Grubb and other federal court officers yesterday returned from that city. The court at Anniston was convened Tues day and the officers adjourned yesterday at noon, reaching Birmingham at 1 o'clock yesterday
 The session at Anniston means the close of the present term of the federal court, with the exception of a recon yering at Huntsville next week. The local officers will make a trip to Hunts vile to remain pending a final dismissal of the grand jury.
 Those returning were, in addition to Judge Grubb, Major Allison, N. l.. Steele and T. J. Kennemar. Marshal Pope Lons went to Atlanta to escort some prisoners and did not return here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
BiOUNT

Oneonta, November 11.-(Special.)- Below Is the official count for the coun- ty ticket in Blount county: Probate judge, J. F. Kelton, democrat. i1s3; T. H. Davidson, republican, 1185. State senator. St. John, democrat, 1172; Sloan republican, 1122. Representative, Dar- den, democrat, 1908; Hayes, republican 10S9, Circuit clerk, McPherson, dem- ocrat. 1230; Brown. republican, 1066 Sheriff. Nash, democrat 1219; Philips republican. 1135. Commissioners, Mer- Till, democrat, 1194 Rodgers. repub- lican. 1125 Blalock, democrat, 1193 Johnson, republican, 1134. For governor O'Neal 1462, Tn ompson 764, Scott 82 Carter '. Lieutenant governor. Seed 1252, Tebbetts 5S. Chenault S31. Demo, cratic state ticket runs along witf Seeds majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12

The report for the month of October was just completed yesterday show ing a total of 200 deaths, an increase of 9 over September, and 232 births, de- crease of 16 from September. Of the total number of 200 deaths in Oc- tober, 24 died before becoming one year of age and 21 between l and years of age.
 The strange feature of the report Is the fact that typhoid fever was more prevalent than in September, with a total of 59 cases, as compared to 39, There was also an increase in scarlet fever from 2S to 37 cases, and diph- theria from 43 to 46 cases, but tuber- culosis dropped to Is cases.
 Following is the report:
 Honorable Mayor and City Council,
 City:
 Gentlemen-I herewith hand you my report for the month of October. 1910.
 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
At the Riiou

To miss "In Panama" ct the Bijou this week, would be to miss a real musical treat, one of the best ever produced in Birmingham at popular prices. To miss seeing Sybi1 Bremen and the Klein Brothers would be to overlook a trio of the cleverest enter tainers the Bijou has even known. Next week Paid in Full' will be played by a strong New York cast and New York production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-12
------s8s- ADJUSTMENTS
HaXanaN

Havana" with James T. Powers will be an attraction to please oul playgoers at the Shubert theatre Tues day and Wednesday. It comes heralded as clean. wholesome, entertainment with qualities which gave 1t a run oi two seasons on Broadway at the Ca sino theatre With MT. Powers, the Messrs. Shubert are sending the or iginal company and production espe- cially fitted for this road tour in rep lica of the original Seat sale begins this morning.