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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11

The reunion committee has decided to have mess hall for the Confed- crate veterans during their reunion at whatever cost. And to assure the vet erans that they will not only have d place to gather and talk of old times. but plenty that's good to eat It is announced that Col. George Gorf of Pratt City. the famous caterer who de- lighted the thousands at the big south ern reunion here two years ago, will be in charge of the mess hall. Tho place will be announced later.
 The Sons of Camp Morgan Pettus met yesterday afternoon and made fur ther arrangements for the grand spon- sors' ball to be given at the Country club on November 23 It was given out that the list of sponsors and tick : cts for the ball will be left at Rey- holds, where the Sons are expected to go during the coming week to check
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
The Holy Land n. It Is Today

The Christian Endeavor society Of the First Christian church has ar ranged to have the pastor, pr. Allen K. Moore, give his lecture on The Holy Land As It Is Today" tonight at the church. The lecture will begin at 8 o'clock A small admission will be charged The lecture will be Illustrated by stereopticon views. Nearly all of the pictures to be shown were selected by pr. Moore in his recent trip to the orient, and have never been shown here before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
WORK OF TIGER SQUAD
Three Barrels of Whisky Found in Ons
 Place Yesterday

The blind tiger squad succeeded in cap turing five tigers yesterday. One was of considerable growth at Thirteenth street and Fifth avenue. Detectives Me Gill and Garner raided the place and found three 6O-gaIlon barrels of bulk whisky and two casks of beer.
 The squad rnlde the following report to the chief lad night:
 We beg to submit the following report of arrests made by us of violators of the legger at Ensley; c. M. Gates, Ensley Tom Cason 221o1a Second avenue; Frank Roose. Thirteenth street and Fifth ave- inue; Duke Evans, transporting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
Verdict for Defendant

Verdict for the defendant was rem dered yesterday In the second division of the city court in the case of Peter Lapensky vs. the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron com pany. suit for damages for alleged personal injuries. No ver- diets of any importance were rendered yesterday in the other divisions of the city court or the circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
YOUNGSTERS PLAY
 FAST FOOTBALL GAME

The Little South Highlanders met the Pikers on the gridiron at Five Points yesterday evening in one of the fiercest juvenile football battles seen in Br- mngham for some time. The score was tied, to 5. and both teams claim the better playing. Touchdowns were made by Russell Hill and Bittle wagensler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
Mrs. James Fleetwood Fo.,.-

The funeral services of Mrs. James Fleetwood Foster will take place from the family residence; 721 Thirtieth street this morning at 10 o'clock The following will act as pallbearers: Hon. orary-Col. A. c. Oxford, Col. I. &. Darby, H. F. Wilson, Sr.. and Rob- ert Jemison. ST. Active-H. M. Wat son, |. E., Patton. Dr. w. R. K Beck, W. s. Jones, H. ]. Jernigon and E. V. Pope. The services will be conducted by the Rev. pr. William E. Evans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
JUDGE LANE WILL
 REVERSE HIMSELF
VIII Hold That Appointment of Baiiifs Fly City Court Judges Is
 Unconstitutional

Circuit Judge A. O. Lane within the cision reversing his decision In the mandamus suit brought against Coun- ty Treasurer H. Giant -.---ler by Sher- If Higdon to enforce payment of the salary of c. A Griffith, a city court bailiff appointed by the sheriff The decision rendered then was in far,r or Mr Miller.
 The reversal of the decision favor able to Treasurer Miller will be in ef- feet declaration of the unconstitution- ality of the special bill passed by the legislature in 1907, which provides that the bailiffs of the city court be ap- pointed by the city court judges, in ex- ception to the provisions of the gen eral law covering the subject.
 The case will be appealed to the su- preme court, but Judge Lanes reversal of his decision means that the first step In the bailiff fight has been won by Sheriff Higdon.
 The sneriff states that he is required, under the general law, to appoint bail. ifs to all county courts, and that they are Hecessary III every lrldi. tie notdS that he is simply asking that his men be paid by the county, as are the bail ffs in the circuit and criminal courts The sherir declined to commission as deputies the men appointed to the bail if positions by the city court judges, but has kept three of his deputies al work in the three divisions for the pur- pose of serving papers. having charge of juries and the like.
 The bailiff dispute dates from Sher- if Higdon's assumption of office A recent development was the institution of mandamus proceedings against Dr. J ohn S. Gillespy, clerk of the city court the papers being filed Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
Meeting of \. q. $. Omcrr.

Several local officers of the Alabama Great Southern operating department left yesterday afternoon for Chattanooga where the annual conference of the opes- ating department will be held Among superintendent; J. 1T. Vance. trainmaster. and John Winston, chief dispatcher Among those who are to attend will be |T. c. Powell, vice president Horace Baker, general manager and W. S. An drews. general superintendent of trans portation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. M. A. Partin

Mrs. M A. Partin, aged 6S years, died last night at 8 o'clock at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. H. c. Dusenberry, 1908 North Twentyfourth street The deceased Is survived by four children: : Mark H. Partin of Chickasaw, Okla. ; Steel H. Partin of Los Angeles. Cal. ; Mrs. c. E. Kirby and Mrs. H. c. Dusen- berry of Birmingham. The funeral an- nouncement will be made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
M.rriare License. Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the pro- bate court:
 T. B. Downey of Birmingham to Miss Retta Johnson.
 oddis Griffith of Adger to Miss LIz- zie Sloggite.
 Lem Thompson of Flat Creek to Miss Cora Mcdonald.
 Harry c. Garber of Birmingham to Miss Ethel Burk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
Tn Make Appointment Tomorrow

Ii was officially announced yesterday y bv Postmaster Joseph Fl. Montgomery that he will name an assistant post master for Birming gham tomorrow aft ernoon. Several applicants have been under consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
New Bank Organized

Washington. November 1o.--(Special.)-- The application of NJ. V. Cspps, J. c. Jones. W. J. Hicks, !. w. Whidden and J. D. Ward to organize the First Ma t'onsl bank of Newville. Ala, with $25, 900 capital has been received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
central Pre.byterian Banar

The ladies of the Central Presbyterian church will have a bazar at the place of former bazars. corner Second avenue and Twenty-first street, and dinner will be served; the date for the bazaar being November 14, 15 and 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
r. NJ. Williams

The remains of P M. Williams, aged 36 years, who died Tuesday night, will be inferred at tllinwood cemetery this afternoon at 3 o'clock. the burial talk ing place from the establishment of Gaudin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
Mrs. Emma Wall

Mrs. Emma Wall, widow, aged 56 years, died yesterday morning at 8 o'clock at a local infirmary. The de- ceased is survived by two children. The remains will be sent to Irondale, Ala. for burial, by Gaudin this afternoon at [ o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
porto Rican Rank. Merged

San Juan, P. R.. November lo-The San Juan branch of the Union bank of Hali- fax has been merged with the Royal Bank of Canada. The latter will con strnct a large building here and will open branches In other towns of Porto Rico
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
Mrs. Lizzie Dickey

Mrs Lizzie Diekey. aged 21 years, died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at a local infirmary. The remains will be sent for burial to Sumter, Ala, by Shaw & Son, at 655 this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
THE WEATHER

Washington, November 1o.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair, colder Friday; Saturday fair, light north winds.
 Local office, United States weather bu- reau, Birmingham. Report for "A hours ended 4 D. m November g. 1910:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-11
sHAw. The Undertaken. Phones g.
eREEN Undertalking co. Phones iooA

LICE LoY, Undertaken. Phones 7s.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-10-05
SEAMAN LOSES LIFE
Aiding Eusigus Guest-"The ChaperOne"
Makes Narrow Escape But Sailor
Who Saved Her Was Drowned

One of the three women guests of
Ensign Charles I. Blackburn, of the
u. S. S. Kansas, who spent several
hours with Ensign Blackburn and his
brother officers at a dinner party in
the wardroom of the battleship on
Saturday night, and who, at about l
a m. Sunday, fell into the Hudson
while attempting to alight from
launch at the West One Hundred and
Fifty-seventh street pier, owes her
life to the gallantry of Jean Audette,
ordinary seaman of that vessel.
Seaman Audette plunged into the
river and assisted Blackburn in the
work of rescue. Then, exhausted by
his efforts, he drifted out with the
tide and was drowned. His body has
not been recovered. The name of the
woman was withheld by the Ensign.
He said she is a middle-aged woman
and was chaperore of two young wo-
men who visited the ship and re-
mained there for nearly four hours
after taps"
The chaperone lost her diamond
ring when struggling in the water.
She mourned the loss of the jewel,
but expressed no concern over Au-
dette's fate. All information regard
ing Audette was refused aboard the
Kansas. 1t was said that Captain
Badger was away from the ship.
Other officers seemed too busy enter
tanning guests to bother about looking
up the records The well-groomed
officer of the deck, after consultation
with others, said he did not see why
the death of mere sailor should
bring notoriety to the ship.
The accident, Ensign Blackburn
saws, was due to carelessness on some
bodv's part. 1--WE made the floating
dock O. K" he said, land came in
close. The tide was running swift,
and we couldn't stay at the gangway.
One woman stepped off alighting on
the dock, lut when the chaperone at
tempted to follow the launch had
drifted out beyond the end of the
dock and she fell into tie water"
Ensign Blackburn is big muscu-
lar looking fellow from Wyoming.
He failed to explain why he did not
see personally that the launch was
properly moored. New York Ameri-
can
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-10-05
DELAWARE'S SILVER SERVICE
Batllcship Arrives Near Wilmington For
The Presentation To-day

The hattlcship Delaware arrived off
Wilmington Del, yesterday to receive
$40 600 silver service from the State
The vessel was piloted up the Della
ware River and bay by eX-Representa-
tive Harry V. Lyons of Lewes. a pilot,
who will also take part in the festivi-
tics. The ship anchored at Deep Wa
ter Point in the Delaware River oppo-
site there
Mayor Wilson, chairman of the
Board of Trade presentation committee
the members and others proceeded TO
the Delaware and formally welcomed
Capt. Cove Yesterday afternoon the
Captain and his staff went to Whining
ton and called upon Gov. Pennewill.
Subsequently the Governor and staff
went to the battleship and returned the
visit Last night Capt. Cove and staff
attended dinner at the Wilmington
Cluh.
The silver service, which was taken
aboard the vessel yesterday, will be
presented at IL A. NJ. tomorrow by
GOV. Pennewill. The Executive will
be accompanied to the battleship by
]. 900 prominent citizens. Tonight Sen
ator du Pont will entertain Capt. Cove
and staff. Gov Pennewill and others at
dinner. The Captain of the Delaware
was formally commandant Of midship-
men at the Naval Academy.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-10-05
RAIN IS PREDICTED
Relief From Drought Promised For
Thursday Or Friday

Relief from the drought which has
affected this section of the country
for several weeks past, is promised
by the United States Weather Bureau.
In bulletin just issued rains are
predicted, to spread from the north
west to the Middle Atlantic States.
caused by an extensive barometric
depression in Alaska. Washington
and the surrounding section will be
visited by the down pour tomorrow or
Friday. Another period of low pres.
sure and unsettled weather is likely to
set in after that date.
The dry period which set in Sep
tember 13 has been felt in the ag-
ricultural districts near this city,
and in various places in Maryland
and Virginia farmers have been hold
ing prayer meetings for rain. In
many hamlets and villages special
church services have been held and
clergy and laity have Joined in
praying for relief from the drought.
1t was said at the Weather Bu-
reau yesterday that the high temper
atures in the Ohio and Mississippi
valleys would reach the eastern
states by tomorrow, and after the
rains there would be return to
more seasonable conditions. On the
whole, the temperatures over the
country for the week will be above
the normal.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-10-05
Porto Rican Candidate

Bode Del Vale. native born Porto
Rican has reported his arrival at one
of the local Academy preparatory
Schools to undergo the necessary pre-
Hminary coaching before taking the an
nual entrance examinations for admis-
sion to the naval academy next spring
as a midshipmen. Young Del Vale,
who is the son of Francisco Del Vale,
MAYOR of San Juan was appointed to
the academy by Governor Cotton. of
Porto Rico. He will succeed, Frad. l..
Riefkohl. who ut present represents that
island in the academy and who grad
mates i'm June 1911.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-10-05
DEATH OF MRS. CURTIS
An Aged Lady Expires At Home OF
Nephew Near Town

Mrs. Sylvia Ann Curtis, aged 81
years, widow of Morgan L. Curtis, of
Staten Island, N Y, died at 2:45
o'clock this morning at the home of
her nephew, Mr.. Fred L. Combs
Fair View Farm" near Annapolis.
Mrs. Curtis was enjoying her usual
good health yesterday, and ate a good
supper. She retired at the usual
hour, but awoke in the early hours of
morning and called her nephew. Mr..
and Mrs. Combs went to the old
lady's bedside and found her gasping
for breath. She died in less than
ten minutes. Death was due to asth-
matte and heart trouble, ,superinduced
by old age.
Since the death of her husband last
January, Mrs. Curtis had been alone,
having no children and being the
last of her family line. At the solici-
tation of her nephew, Mr.. Combs,
she came here to spend her last days
with him. The remains will be taken
tonight to Newark, N. j., for inter
ment in the family burying ground
there, and will be accompanied by Mr..
F. l.. Combs. Funeral services will
be held at Newark.
The deceased celebrated her eighty
first birthday last Thursday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-10-05
GOVERNOR TO SPEAK HERE
Has Buried The Hatchet And Will Support
Democratic Congressional Nominee

Announcement has been made that
Governor Austin l.. Crothers will be
one of the speakers at the Ray mass
meeting to be held in this city on the
night of Tuesday, November l..
This announcement, with the furth-
er statement that the Governor, who
was leader among those who favor
ed Charles II. Stanley over Ray as
the Democratic standard bearer in
tbs district during the primary fight,
will make two and possibly three
other speeches for Ray in Southern
Maryland, indicates a united Democ-
racy in this district.
The Democrats figure that with
the redoubtable Marse sgd out of the
running the popularity of Thomas
Parran who would succeed to his
toga, will not count for much with the
Democrats, who for years have helped
to elect the former Republican candi-
date for Congress.
Annapolis Banking & Trust Com
pany open till 6 2. NJ. Saturdays
Plentytime to deposit your saw ngs.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-10-05
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Holds Regular MOnthIyI Meet
ing And Transacts Much
Business
COMMITTEE APPOINTED
To Form State Board OF Trade-.Annual
Report Read And Adopted

The regular monthly meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce was held last
night at their meeting hall, Banking
& Trust Company's Building. The
meeting, which was largely attend
ed, was presided over by President
William f. Feldmeyer. Among the
business taken up was the follow
ing:
The following were appointed a
committee to go to Cambridge, Nd,
on Wednesday, October 26, for the
purpose of forming Board of Trade
for the entire State. Mayor James
f. Strange, William F. Childs,
William II. Moss, George c. Barton
and Ennalls Waggaman. This COM
mmittee was appointed at the request
of the Cambridge Board of Trade.
Messrs. Smith Brothers, proprietors
Of Hotel Maryland, were elected men,
bers of the Chamber.
Mr. Charles f. Lee, on the part of
theycommittee which entertained the
ladies of the Teachers Institute and
the State Medical Society, reported
that both were enjoyable affairs, and
that the visitors were hIghly delight
ed with the entertainment afforded
them. The Chamber of Commerce
was given much praise and heartily
thanked for the hospitality which it
and every one of its members display
ed during the meeting of these two
bodies, proving that it is even willing
to show visitors what Annapolis can
do in the way of entertaining them,
which speaks very highly for the
Annapolis Chamber of Commerce.
Other matters of an important ma
ture were taken up and thoroughly
discussed.
The board of trustees of the Cham
Der submitted its first report of the
year, which was read and adopted
The next meeting of the Chamber
will be held on Tuesday, November l.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-10-05
OFFICERS DIRECTORY
In Preparation At The Naval Academy
Cooperation Asked

by the direction of Superintendent
John NJ. Bowycr of the Naval Acad
cmy Lieut-Commander -. w. Wurts-
baugh,, ,aide to the Superintendent has
sent out the following notice:
A directory of officers and their
families, and the families Of officers
residing at the Naval Academy, or in
the vicinity of Annapolis, is being
prepared in the Office Of the Super
intendeut of the Naval Academy.
1t is requested that all officers for
ward to the SuperitendenCs Office, in
writing, by October 10, the full name
of adult members Of their families,
with address.
Officers not officially connected
with the Academy, and heads of fam
lilies Of officers resident in Annapolis
are requested TO forward the same
information.
This directory is compiled from in
formation furnished by those inter
ested, and a failure to comply with
this request may cause names to be
omitted
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-10-05
HUMANE CONFERENCE
Meets In Washington Oct, lois Every.
body lnyited-Interesting Papers
To Be Discussed

The officers, directors and members
Of The American Humane Associa.
tion unite with the Societies for the
Prevention Of Cruelty in the United
States Of America to extend a cordial
invitation to all similar societies
throughout the world to delegate rep
resentatives to attend the first Amer
lean international Humane Confer
ence. William II. Taft, President Of
the United States, writes with refer
ence TO the conference: Il shall be
greatly interested in the giving of in
ternational Importance to q work that
so much affects human progress.
This international Humane Confer
ence is called to discuss the practical
problems confronting anti-cruelists
everywhere, to exchange views con-
corning methods and policies now
practiced to encourage unity and CO.
operation among humanitarian and
to promote humane progress through
out the world. All persons in sym
pathy WITH its purposes are invited to
attend the conference. The names of
all persons who desire to attend this
conference should be sent promptly to
the address given below in order to
be entered on the secretary's list.
All correspondence should be ad-
dressed to Office of The American Hu-
name Association, Albany, N. y.
1t is expected a number of Anna
poIitans will attend this conference
in Washington next week, especially
Mayor Strange who has constituted
himsef as agent here for the Proven
tion Of Cruelty TO Animals, and has
done much good work along that line.
The International Conference prom
ises to be very interesting as we'll as
educational. There will be addresses
and dicussions, a humanitarian eXhi-
btion, and Of course sight seeing
trip through Washington.
Papers will be presented in Eng
lish, German and French and a quail
fed interpreter will be present at
the conference, which meets in Wash.
ington from Monday, October 10 to
Friday, October IS. Mrs George w.
Moss, of this city, will attend the
cOnferpcc
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1910-10-05
THE MAYORS REPORT
A Complete Comprehensive Doc
ument--FuII FianciaI S tate
ment
CITY HAS BALANCE OF SI,O65
Excellent Condition OF Fire Department
City Health Officers Report Is
Encouraging

The annual report of Mayor James
F. Strange, of this city, on the state
of the city's finances, from June 80.
1909, to June 80, 1910, with the
statement of sinking fund, has been
submitted to the City Council.
The Mayors report is complete and
comprehensive and covers the condi-
tion of the city treasury in its entire
ty, including the reports of all the
city officials, such as that of the City
Collector and Treasurer, Winson G..
Gott.
The report of the treasurer shows
the total receipts at the close of the
fiscal year in June, including a
balance of Sl,337,39 from the last
year, to amount to SCI, ,296.38 and
the total disbursements S57, So,
thus leaving a balance of $4, 4,194.S6.
There is due the city from all
sources $40, ,250.62, while the city
owes on notes in bank, unpaid or
ders, etc, $S,285.39, leaving a bal
ance of $l,965.23. A statement of
the sinking fund and interest and
shows balance of $2,181.18.
of the excellent condition of the
Fire Department, which is under the
supervision of it's capable chief, Mr..
Philip E. Porter. The Mayor says the
Fire Department has made rapid
strides and has done excellent work
He recommends that two thousand
feet of 12 inch fire hose be pur-
chased as soon as possible.
The report of the Health Officer
shows the city in exceptionally good
health. The Mayor says that official
has also attended to his duties faith
fully and promptly. He speaks of
the capable service of the Market
Master, and the City Clerk. The
latter, he says, has kept the work of
the Office up to time and in good
shape.
The Mayors report especially com
mend the efficiencysof the City Treas
urer, his promptness in collecting
taxes and his untiring in his efforts
forthe best interests of the city.
The Mayor commends the good work
of the Police Force which, though
few in numbers, are efficient in SER
vice. He says the City Commission
er has done excellent work in his de-
partment. He suggests the bulk
heading of Shaw and Charles streets,
which completion he urges this fall,
so as to relieve the dumping of sewer
age on that portion of the shores of
Spa Creek.
A copy of the report should be in
the hands of every citizen, and tax
payer, and should be carefully read
by all who are interested in the city S
finances.