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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
BIG INCREASE IN
 IRON PRODUCTION

Official compilations of the pig iron pro- duction for the state of Alabama dur ing the first half of 1910 show that 1.0l2, 545 gross tons were produced. This is against sO0,70s tons in the first half of 1909 and against 962,9O9 tons for the last half of 1909.
 During the greater part of the last half of 1909 29 furnaces were in blast and all contributing to the gross output while for the first half of 1910 only "A fur naces were making iron.
 The increase in production over the same period of last year Is very large, and In some quarters the figures will cause surprise as this tonnage was not expected in the reports.
 The gross output for July will be far below the same production of 1909 and it is expected that the final result of operations during the last half of this year, which began with July 1, will be far below the first half and not so very much above the same period of 1909. The entire country produced 15,012.392 tons during the first half of 1910. against H. OPP. .346 tons for the first half of 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
GUARDSMEN BACK
 FROM MANEUYERS
SPECIALS REACHED BIRMINGHAM YESTERDAY AFTERNOON OTH- FRS GO THROUGH ANNISTON

The local companies of the Alabama National Guard, which have been in camp at Chickamauga park for the past 10 days, returned to Birmingham yester- day. The soldiers apparently enjoyed the 10 days at the historic battlefield in com pany with the regulars. The members were tanned, 1.-the and from their ap- pearance in the best possible health.
 The first train arrived yesterday after noon at o'clock over the Alabama Great Southern railroad. At intervals of half specials had reached the. city. One train of Montgomery men was carried immedi- ately to the sLousville and Nashville depot. A special engine was attached ana the Capital City soldiers were soon speed ing southward. They arrived home last night shortly after o'clock.
 The Birmingham men marched down Fifth avenue to the city hall, preceded by the Third Regiment band. where they dis banded.
 The returning soldiers yesterday includ- ed all those from the Birmingham dis trict except the few men who have been selected to represent Alabama at the na- tional shoot to be held at Camp Perry. This team left Chattanooga yesterday morning for the scene of the meet in charge of Gen. Bibb Graves. The re- mainder of the alabama brigade, which included soldiers from Mobile, Selma, Tal- ladega, Evergreen, Uniontown, Anniston Oxford and other points. did not pass through this city They were affied from Lytle to Rome, Ga., via the Central of Georgia. Thence to Mobile and other des- tinations via Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
Spirited Chase in the Rain

When the chase passed Detectives Moore and DeRamus, standing in the door of a Third avenue store last night dur ing the downpour of rain, the pursuers were yelling, Catch the murderer" The detectives were dressed in their best Sunday clothes, but they knew that some- thing big was happening and they dashed out into the rain after the fleeing man. The two detectives chased the man two hlocls up Third avenue in the rain and when they caught him they were wet to the skin. The. man. was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. His name was E. NJ. chiids, and 1t was all legged that he had insulted a lady in a picture theatre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
LEO LOEB TALKS ON
 ROADS IN EUROPE
Birmingham Man Back From
 Continental Tour
OFFERS A SUGGESTION
Thinks American Road Builders Can Learn Much From Countries Where the Subject Has Been Studied
 for Centuries

Leo Loeb, of Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb has returned after spending a vacation of several months in Europe. MT Loeb his mother and a friend from New Yorl travelled leisurcly through the many in teresting countries of Europe and he re- turns very much improved by his out ing.
 Mrs. R. s. Munger in one of the cap. itals and said their party as well as other tourists from this city were having a great time. The Mungers are motoring through Europe in their French car and MT. Loeb says they are carried away with the magnificent highways maintained in Europe.
 'In that country the roads are the finest I have ever seen,'' said MT. Loci yesterday, In chatting about his trip. T secured automobiles at various places or my trip and spent much of the time journeying from point to point In mo tor cars. I never believed that the roads were half so good as they really are Even in Switzerland. where the noun. iCo the roads. are as smooth as our side walks. One cannot realize that it is com mon ordinary road that Is being passet over, the surface Is so smooth.'
 MT. Loeb was talking with President Going of the Board of Revenue and he said.
 ''The methods employed in Europe are o+ at o11 say said one time the roads are con- structed of the best obtainable materials Then one man Is placed in charge of about two miles, This man has a small house in the roadway hedge where he stores small amount of repairing ma terials and some tools. When a rough place Is found he washes the place out the spot and his road is in fine shape again. The European roads are handled just like a surgeon handles wound. The place Is thoroughly washed out, made perfectly clean and then treatment is applied.
 q would be glad to see this system tried in this county. It has proved eco nomical and the Europeans are not ac- customed to go blindly into a matter of this kind. I believe their centuries of road building entitle them to the care full consideration of this country. We are infants and they are grown-ups. Sc they have a right to be looked up to as models and the pacemakers."
 MT. Going agreed with the newly re- turned F,,ronean traVeler and said he would study the foreign methods and if consistent, apply them to the loca situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
DISCUSSES WORK OF
 SCHOOL FOR DEAF Prof. w. $. Johnson Visiting
 Brother Here
HAD 1855 LAST SEASON
Institution at TaIIndega Is Growing Steadily and Is Doing 8 Great Work for Those Who
 Cannot Hear

Prof. William S. Johnson of the Insti- ute for deaf mutes at Talladega was in Birmingham yesterday visiting his broth. Capt. Jack w. Johnson of the Seaboard Air Line.
 Prof. Johnson has been engaged In tho work of educating the deaf of this state for many years and is perhaps as widely known in the work as any man in the south.
 He talked Interestingly on the subject of his life's work yesterday and stated that in Alabama was located unquestion- ably the model school for the deaf not only of the south but of America
 We will open our fall term Septem- Der IA, said Prof. Johnson yesterday.
 Last term we enrolled 1855 mutes from this state and every term we seem to grow stronger. This year we expect to have the largest enrolment in the his- tory of the school and from the outlook we will not be disappointed
 "The work of educating the deaf is out of the ordinary run of education and we have many difficulties to over- come that are foreign to the ordinary educator. In this state back wonder in the piney stretches are many, many children that cannot talk or hear. These children as a rule are being reared by parents who are not only poorly st- uated but absolutely need the work oc the children on the farm These are the kind that we go out after and bring to the school for training. We send out in the rough places and some- times Literally drag these children to the school in Talladega --'At the school we cothe and board those who cannot perform this service for themselves and charge absolutely nothing for the work. We have school that is unusually modern and from which there is reflected a great deal of credit to the state authorities. Since this school has been established we have performed some rather good work and [ would have you to remember that this is the first school that was ever establish- ed here for these unfortunates.
 We teach trades of all kinds and we have sent forth hundreds of boys and girls fully equipped to win out in lifes DoN'iS. i'S boJS oe siiC sSAooi Piiat newspaper of their own and we believe it Is credtabe. Printing in its most complete forms is taught at the school and strange to say the mute absorbs the art of printing more readily than anyone.
 Our school would be glad to get in touch with mutes who would like to att tend our institution and we will rnalxo an effort to improve the conditions un- der when they by nature are forced to live"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
FEES ON PRECAUTIONS
 TAKEN AT MULGA MINE

MT. Fies dealt with the precautions taken at the Mulga mine of the Bir- mingham Coal and Iron company be- fore the explosion at that mine ana since. He said every method known to engineering and mining work had been employed to make the mine safe and that this work would be continued in the hope that the future would not be attended by such disastrous results. The address of MT. Fies follows:
 Fies' Address
 Believing in the truth of the old say- ing that the competency of a housewife should be judged by her kitchen rather than by her parlor, the officials of the Birmingham Coal and Iron company de- termined that the high standard estab- lished in the erection of the plant and camp at Mulga should be continued in developing and working the mine and in applying safeguards to their men and property
 Owing to the fact that most of the serious accidents in coal mines, where fatalities have been heavy, have resulted from shots, this question was first given attention. The first shot fired in the coal at Mulga was fired with a pernis- slble explosive, and since that time there has never been any other explosive used in the mine In fact, Mulga was the first mine In the district that success fully and exclusively used permissible explosive Since the mine has been in operation there has never been a pound of coal shot off or on the solid and never has a windy or blown-out shot been experienced. Shot-frers were em- pioyed, whose duty 1t was to examine each stick of explosive, all dummies as to non-combustible material, and to pass Judgment on the position and length of every hole and further, were instructed never to fire a shot until all machine or bug dust had been loaded out The shot-firer loaded all holes, with the aid of the miner for whom he was shooting and made the necessary connections to his battery. After shooting he wound up his cable and was always the first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
WANT 100000 TO
 ATTEND THE FAIR
MORE EXTENSIVE ADVERTISING WILL BE DONE THIS YEAR THAN EVER BEFORE-ExPENsIv AT FRACTIONS BOOKED

It Is the aim of the Alabama State Fair and Exhibit association that more than 100000 people shall visit the state fair this fall at Birmingham if ad vertising and attractive shows anc worthwhile exhibits will bring them
 The attendance at the fair has grown every year since the first exhibition II years ago, and the association has always endeavored to keep the attract lveness and worth of the fair in ster with the growing appreciation of the public.
 It is the boast of the association that 1t always gives, more than 1t prom lses and this year 1t promises more than ever before. No southern fair gives more free attractions than does the Alabama State Fair at Birming ham. Those offered this year arc among the most costly on the road. Nc one shows for less than $200 a week and one of the thrilling acts costs the association $500 for the nine days period of the fair.
 In addition to the dozen free ac.s Nllt dSSOCld utOn ls Choc1 WILLS tO iie''>> contract with m aToplanist of in- ternational reputation. The associa- tion expects to complete negotiations with this man and counts upon hin as a drawing card to add at least 5o,- 900 to the attendance at the fair.
 The advertisement of the fair this year will be the most thorough in the ,. f-or f,,1 ct,t t1x, has been made of the territory desired to cover and 50 newspapers outside of Birmingham have been selected to car ry the display advertising of the fair this year.
 An extensive and compreh ensive line of Autographed posters of all sizes that far surpass anything the association has ever attempted before have been ordered and will be posted by con tract over 100 towns and cities of Ala bama and Mississippi s#a- t4
 There Is not in the entire lot oi Autographed paper ordered single piece that has ever before been used It Is guaranteed new by the nanufact- urer. Some of the posters are 16 feet square
 For window advertising Secretary Chaffee has ordered 1000 panel hangers that are truly artistic. They carry pie lures of pretty girls with ln invitation to meet me at the Alabama State Fair"
 The papers of the state are taking more interest in the fair than has been noted heretofore and this Is taken as indication that the attendance this year will exceed that of previous years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
MURPHY IN CITY
Was in Consultation With Those Inter-
 ested in Knight-Yancey Case

Jere Murphy, referee in bankruptcy at Huntsville, who has been engaged in hearing the evidence connected with the Knight-Yancey company failure. was in Birmingham yesterday. MT. Murphy was in consultation with several people in Birmingham interested in the Knight- Yancey case The next scheduled meet ing of the creditors Is next Saturday, at which time it is expected several new witnesses will be examined. MT. Mur- phy stated yesterday that everything in with the case was going along smoothly and that no new developments had taken place during the past few days. He returned to his home last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
ADVANCED PUPILS
 HEARD IN RECITAL

One of the notable musicales of the summer was the recital Thursday night at Mrs. Flournoy Rivers spacious studio, 1921 South Nineteenth street. Advanced pupils were the performers, and among those of exceptional talent were Miss Hester Deasy and little Miss Harriet Forbes. Mrs. Rivers gives much atten- ton to ensemble work and composition analysis.
 PART I.
 (a) Serenade (Roland Flick. (b) Hilar- ity, A Fancy, A Song Without Words, original (Hester Deasey) Co Sonata Op. 2, No. 8 (Bethoven): CD Scherzo, Allegro; (2) Finale. Assai Allegro, Hester Deasey. (a) Hippity-Hop, Buttercups, original Josephine Harris); (b) Little Melody, Syncopated Study, original (Harriet Forbes); (c) Folks Songs (Schumann), Harriet Forbes. : Love Is Straying (Nevin). Sarah VII son.
 Rustic of Spring (sinding). Nelle Cosby. Mozurka Reiser). Virginia Putnam
 PART II.
 Divertiszement des Erinnyes (Massenet), Hester Deasey. Dunbar Avirett. Lidie A, Rivers, Mary W. Caller.
 Etude (Czerny), Walt Op. 42 Chopin, Mary W. Caller.
 (a) Air de Dause XIV (Gregh), (b) Ma zurka Op. 24 No. Ueschetizky), Co Mar cissus (Nevin). (d) Shadow Dance (Mac- DewelD. Dunbar Avirett Suite Op. 22 (Joseph Suk). (a) Jaro-Der Fruhling. (b) Vanek-Das Luftchen, (c) vocekavani-In Erwartung, Hester Deasey.
 Mrs. c. J. Severin, soprano. was on the programme for, two double numbers, but owing to slight indisposition she sang only, two pieces.
 The company assembled to hear the re- cital was large and appreciative and in cluded many persons prominent in the musical set, as well as in the social life of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31

The wholesale grocers of Birming- ham will close up shop next Satur- day. August 6, and carry their em- ployes on a picnic excursion to Tal : ladeea Springs on the Atlanta, Bir- min 9ham and Atlantic railroad.
 The travelling men, bookkeepers and clerks are included in the list Of invited guests of the grocers.
 A special train bearing the party will leave the old union passenger sta- ton in the morning at 7:3O o'clock and will return about s o'clock that night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
WHOLESALE GROCERS TO
 GIVE PICNIC TO EMPLOYES

One of the features of the days outing will be a grand barbecue which will be in charge of Jack Phillips. Base ball, marbles and horseshoe pitching will complete the programme.
 The grocery firms which will act as hosts are: Tyler Grocery company, Ala bama Grocery company. B. F. Roden Grocery company, G. w. Hopson es Sons, Beck Candy & Grocery Co., Col lins & Co.,, Taylor Wheeler Grocery Co.,, McLester & YanHoose Co, F. F. Norton & Son, Franklin, Stiles & Franklin. Hood Grocery Co, Desmond & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
REVENUE LICENSES IN
 STATE SHOW GAIN

According to the records of the in- ternal revenue collector federal licenses to the number of 424 have been issued for retail liquor dealers in this state during the month of July.
 This is the first month of the fiscal year with the government and the num- Der outstrips the same period of 1909. Mobile county leads in the number le- quested while Montgomery is second and Birmingham third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Frank Ford

Frank Ford, 2S years old, died yester- day at his residence. 1893 Warsaw ave- nue The funeral services will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the resi- dence of his sister, Mrs. T. H. Ferguson, D09 South Thirteenth street Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
Crane Hearing Is Passed

The preliminary hearing of T. B. Crane, Walter Crane. w. A. Crane and Luther Crane. charged with the killing of S.. w Wynn. near Warrior. was set for yesterday afternoon in Judge H. B. Aber- nethys division of the inferior court. but was passed to August 20, owing to the fact that the defense is not yet ready.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
social at Vine street Church

byterian church will give a social in the church parlors Tuesday, August 2. The meeting is for the purpose of meet ing new members A musical! programme will be rendered and . large attendance is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
Mrs. Mattie I. Norwood

Mrs. Matte I. Norwood, F7 years old, aied yesterday at the family residence, lS01 First avenue. The remains will be sent to Thomasville, Ga, for interment by Lige Loy at 5:So o'clock this morning. She is survived by her husband, D. J. Norwood and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
Lee Byer, Jr.,

Lee Byers, 16 years old, who was hurt several weeks ago by falling out of a cherry tree, died yesterday at the resi- dence, 1923 South Fifteenth avenue The funeral services will be held at the Church of the Ladies of Sorrow at 3 s'clock this afternoon. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
B. l.. Blaylock

B. L. Blaylock. "A years old, died yes- terday at local inf1rmary of typhoid fe- yer. The body will be sent to Jonesboro, Ga, at 1216 o'clock this morning for in- torment by the Gaudin Undertaking com pany. The body will be accompanied by MT. Blaylock's father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
CORPORATIONS FOR
 MONTH $1,274,SOO

During the month which closes today a total sum of s1,274,300 was invested in new corporations in Jefferson coun- ty, according to figures at the probate court office. January, February, April and May of 1910 all show figures in advance of this. but the total of cap ital invested during July of 1909 was more than ssoO.oo0 less. There were "A new corporations and two increases of capital stock.
 Following is the list of new com panies incorporated duringsth month of July with the capital stock of each:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
Ask for a Fire In- surance Policy in the Home Company
 THE
 Southern States Fire and Casualty Insurance COInp'y
 OF BIRMINGHAM Office 429-430 First National Bank Bldg. Bell Phone 5516
THE WEATHER

Washington, July 3o.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy; showers in southern portions Sunday and Monday; light to moderate variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
Service. at Aitrurian Church

Everyone Is cordially invited to attend the services of the Altrurian church. The subject of the sermon at 10 a. m. today will be "Frutage." Cable hall. 1S16 Sec- ond avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
ru,.oo. T. promoted-Fred ,

Underwood Is Promoted-Fred V Underwood who has for many years been with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, was yes terday appointed superintendent of the lighting department to succeed M. s. Sloan, who was. recently appointed as- sistant to the president. .s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31

Cremation sl5. Cineisnsti oFe@..
 ton Co., Ofnce II Wig gins Block, Cincinnati, o. Booklets free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31

SHAW. The Undertaker. n0s and N1e Gth avenue Both phones q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31

GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones 1902.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31

Richard Randolph, who has been very i'll at St. Vincent's hospital, was re- ported to be resting well at an early hour this morning. Her condition dur ing the latter part of the week was such as to cause her friends great alarm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
WHEN YOU TAKE

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 HOSTETTER'S
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31

CongregatlonaI Seryfces-The Rev Dr. George Eaves will preach at the Congregational chapel this morning at Il o'clock, his topic being The Out look That a Man Needs" feature of the service will be the singing of MT Isaac Morris, who has recently come to Birmingham from Cleveland, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
CITY ITEMS

Miss SolIy's Condition Eucouraging-- The condition of Miss Myrtle Solly. the nurse whose back was broken by fall into the elevator shaft at the. Hill man hospital last week. was reported at an early hour this morning as eneour- aging. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-31
Christian science Church-service

Chrisffan Scfence Churcn-StrVIces at First Church of Christ, Scientist, on South Eleventh avenue, near Highland Circle. Sunday morning at II o'clock, Subject of the lesson sermon this morn ing will be Love" The Wednesday evening testimonial meeting Is at o'clock. The reading rooms of the church are in the Brown-Marx build ing, rooms 730-7S1, and are open daily except Sunday from 10 a. m. to p. m.
Arizona republican., 1910-01-12
CALLED TO TUCSON
 .:.oA LODGE BUSINESS
Will Also Attend An Important Func
 ton in Fl Pa.o Next Week.

Sam. Brown left on yesterday after noon's train for Tucson. in response to telephone call in :he morning urging him to leave on the first train. The trip is being made by Mir. Brown on matters relating to the Spanish American alliance. a fraternal and in surance order, having large follow ing among the Spanish h-American peo- pie of the southwest. Mir. Brown suspects that his hurried call to the Old Pueblo is probably due to some difficulty over the books, and he expects to be able to straighten it out and return tonight or tomorrow.
 On Saturday MT. Brown leaves for Fl Paso to attend the seventh session of -tlfe lodge convention. It convenes every three years and is a very inn -portant gathering. MT. Brown will probably be there for a week, and there will be in attendance between '150 and 200 delegates from the diff ferent lodges of this Jurisdiction.
 Mir Brown occupies a rather prom inent place in the lodge. He is now and has been for the past nine years the supreme president of this jurs- diction. which embraces Arizona, New Mexico. California, Texas and Chi chuachua, Mexico.