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Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-15
STAGE HAND BADLY HURT
BY HOOK ON FLYING BAR

There was a dramatic climax to the
"Flying Ballet Girls" act at the Or
pheum theater last night when Edwin
Ditges. stage hand, while assisting
one of the performers ia alight from a
flying trapeze, was struck on the head
bv a heavy hook supporting one end of
the bar. Ditges was knocked to the
floor unconscious and the blood
streamed from two deep cuts in his
head The injured man was removed
to the receiving hospital where his
wounds were stitched by the police
surgeons. He was unconscious for
nearly half an hour
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-15
CHARGE SAILOR ATTEMPTED
TO BURN BARKENTINE ARG0

Thomas Holmes, sailor, was ar
rested at San Pedro last night by Pa
trolmen McClarv and Carlson, charged
with setting fire to a ship docked
there.
Holmes was sailor on the barken-
tine Argo, but was discharged Wednes-
day 1t is asserted that he went to his
bunk and, after pouring oil on the
mattress, set it on fire. A mate on the
vessel discovered the fire and extin-
guished it.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-15
WEALTHY YOUNG SLAYER
SENT TO INSANE ASYLUM

SEATTLE, July 14.-Wallace A. Bus
sell, son of wealthy parents and youth
full slayer of Joseph Bonner. barten-
der who was killed in raid m3de by
Russell on a gambling house May, IL
was taken to the state insane asylum
at Steillacoom today. Young Bussell'
who has stoutly refused to go TO a
private sanitarium at LiVermore' Call
and who insisted that he be given a
speedy trial on a charge of murder In
the first degree, went to the asylum
without protest.
Bussell was greatly elated two days
ago when Mayor Hiram c. Gill closed
all the gambling houses in the city and
said his raid had borne fruit.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-15
YANKEES OWNER SAYS
Ed. D.WALSH is PREVARlCATOR

NEW YORK, July 14-Frank Farrell,
owner and president of the New York
American league team, has requested
President Ban Johnson of the Ameri-
can league to require Ed Walsh, one of
the pitchers of the Chicago team, to
prove his charge that the New Yorks
were maintaining a signal tipping bu-
reau.
deny that the New York team has been
employing any one to learn the signals
of visiting teams. They desire that
Walsh be punished for making such an
accusation.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-15
KAUFMAN SUES FOR
RECOVERY OF FORFEIT

SAN FRANCISCO, July 14.-Suit was
brought today by AL Kaufman, the pu-
gilist, against Eddie Graney to recover
$1,000 posted as a forfeit in the match
with Sam Langford, scheduled to be
decided in Blot's arena, but which was
indefinitely postponed on account of
Governor Gillett's adverse action. The
money was placed in Graney's hands as
stakeholder, and Kaufman alleges that
he has been unable to recover 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-15
BOY ACCUSED OF THEFT

Lemuel P. Grant, 16 years old, a
negro, living with his father on a
ranch on the washington street road,
was arrested by Detectives Beaumont
and Cowan last night and booked at
the central police station on charge
of disposing of a stolen bicycle The
boy says he bought the wheel from a
stranger and was ignorant of the fact
that 1t had been stolen.
You can buy II. perhaps many places hut
there's one REST place to buy it-and that
ulaee adVertiseA.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-15
FEAR BOY persisted IN FIRE

PORTLAND, Ore, July 14-Tonight
G. H. Fee, a real estate agent, informed
the police that his son, George Fee
aged 10, Is missing. Fee says that the
boy was in the habit of frequenting
the United Carriage company's stables,
one of the Iiveries in the exposition
building, and his continued absence
from home leads him to fear that the
boy was burned to death.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-15
SALT RIVER FAR MERS ARE
SAVED BY ROOSEVELT DAM

WASHINGTON July 14.-The Roose-
welt irrigation dam has been the sal
walton of farmers in the Salt River
valley, Arizona, according to advices
received by the reclamation service.
While the structure has not yet been
completed it's storage of water, it is
said, probably has delivered the crops
in it's vicinity from total destruction
by drought.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-15
MElSSEN SOCIETY TO HOLD
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The Meissen society, the womans
auxiliary to the American Institute of
Homeopathy, will hold its annual cleo
tion of officers at this mornings bust
ness session at 10 O'clock in Hotel
Maryland bungalow No. 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-15
eEvERIDeE BOOST EoUNocAL

BONNEVILLE, Ind, July 14.-First
district Republicans in convention
here today indorsed the Payne-Aldrich
tariff act. The resolutions. which lg-
more Senator Beveridge's attitude on
the tariff. refer to him as brilliant
orator. Frank b. Posley of Evansville
was nominated for congress over John
w. Brady of Princeton.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-15
FORTIF|CAT|ONs
SITE PAID FOR
Lieutenant Leeds Draws Check
on Government DepoSitary
to Pay for the Lands ID.

The United States government yes,
terday secured absolute possession of
the site for the forti1cations overlook
ing Los Angeles harbor. Lieut.. Charles
7. Leeds, in charge of the Los An
geles fortification work, as a represen-
tative of the war department, gave
w. G. Kerckhoff and George H. Peck,
the owners of the property, a check
for $24S,00O.
G.. Ray Horton. representing the
United States attorneys office, was
present, his Office in turn representing
the United States attorney general.
The purchase price was $249, 900, but
S1400 of the amount was retained by
the government in order to pay this
years taxes. The land was assessed
on March Z, last, but the taxes cannot
be paid until this fall.
LEEDS DRAWS CHECK
Lieutenant Leeds drew the check on
the San Francisco government depos-
itary and after he affixed his sigma
ture the paper was worth $SS57.14 a
square inch.
About a year ago congress made the
appropriation for the site, after hav-
ing received a favorable report from
army officers sent to this coast to in
vestigate. The land purchased takes
in the heights northwest of Point Fir
min and is a trihe more than 100 acres,
2.16 acres being inside the city limits.
The amount recommended for a site
overlooking the bay was 100000, for
considerable land was desired. Though
this amount was appropriated by the
senate, the house cut it down to $780,,
600 and on ascertaining just what sum
could be secured the war department
made an investigation and purchased
the land from Peck and Kerckhoff.
READY FOR GUNS
On March 25 the abstract to the prop
erty was handed by the owners to
United States Attorney Mccormick for
examination. Following the correction
of a number of errors the abstract
was forwarded to Washington to bo
approved by the attorney general and
by the war department.
Now that the site is owned by the
government, congress will be able TO
make the necessary appropriation for
the building of the fortifications. In
addition to the cost of the site the
general staff recommends an eXpendl-
ture of So, ,255.269 for fortihcations. This
amount is for the purchase of eight
12-inch mortars and carriages, four IA
inch rifles, four 3-inch rifles and car
riages, submarine mines, ammuniction,
barracks and quarters for a company
post, water, sewer and lighting sys-
TENS, fire protection and all things
necessary to make modern fortifica-
tions.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-15

Ipa as easy TO secure a bargain in used
automobile, through want advertising. as II
used to be-and still is-to secure horse
and carriage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-28
HUMANE SOCIETY'S
WORK IN THE CITY

What most impressed me today said
John Croft Of Mobile, who is visiting the
city, were the notices of the Birming-
ham Humane society. / saw them every
where. They are very explicit, calling
the attention of the citizens to the laws
of the state and the ordinances of the
city regarding the nature of the offenses
against dumb animals and the prescribed
penalties.
This is a grand work and take the
greatest pleasure in paying tribute to
the president of the society, Mrs. w. N.
Wood of Ensley, whose devotion to this
cause, and energy and work in its be-
half have attracted statewide attention.
1t is sacred cause with her. and under
her guidance / am sure the society will
become a factor for good in your city.
1.-The average offender in this regard
is not necessarily cruel. but has become
Indifferent to the sufferings of the brute
creation, and by the work Of the hui
name society this is brought to their at
tention and generally results in better
care of the animal kingdom and does
away with lot of unnecessary cruelty
to our dumb and faithful friends.
1T is a good sign to see this work
going on. and adds to the prestige of
your great and growing city,"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-28
BURGLAR PROVES
VERY PERSISTENT
YARD DURING NIGHT TO LOCATE
IsRoUBLE AND THEN LOSES ALL
HIS SILVERWARE

persistent burglar decided to bur-
glarize the residence of IT. Y. Huffman
near Bessemer, Saturday night and
although he aroused the family three
times he managed to hide out and fin
ally robbed the house in a thorough
manner.
Mr.. Huffman was awakened about
midnight by noise which his chickens
were making. He dressed and went
into the yard where he found hen out
of the coop, but nothing else wrong.
He returned to the house, but repeated
the performance, a short while after
ward, and again found nothing. The
third time he was awakened by noise
under the house and made an investi-
cation, only to find nothing.
He returned to bed and when he woke
up yesterday morning discovered that
the burglar had broken in a window
and helped himself to the family sill
verware A cloth wrapped around a
milk pitcher was used as a sack to
carry away the plumber. and the con-
tents of the pitcher were transferred ia
the burglars stomach. He further sat
isfed himself by sitting down at the
table and eating a breakfast of bread,
butter and syrup.
firing of the dining-room he entered
Mr.. Hufrmans room and inspected Mr..
Huffman's trousers. Evidently becom-
ing Disguised because no money was in
them, he helped himself to a poke
knife and threw the trousers upon the
floor.
Discovery of the robbery was made
when the family awoke early in the
morning. An effort was made to take
the burglars trail with bloodhounds,
but it was so late when they reached
the scene that the trail had become
cold. The burglar secured about 5000
worth of slverware.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-28
AMUSING INCIDENT
OCCURS IN CHURCH

"The thing that has interested me most
today was the action of a small dog
during the Easter service, said II. A.
Jordan. 1.-The dog came stalking in the
church during the offertory and lay down
In the center aisle He calmly eyed the
usher who was frownng in disapproval
at him. After remaining in the aisle for
possibly five minutes he proceeded to go
through the congregation in order to
make the acquaintance of every man
present. The dog was very systematic
and did not miss single .one. Finally
he found a small boy who was willing
to play with him. Giving a delighted lit
tie bark the dog saluted the boy affec-
tionately much to the youngsters dis
gust. After vainly attempting to make
friends with a little girl he assumed a
bored air and strolled leisurely into the
pulpit and began to investigate the dec
orations. He was occupied in this until
the organ began to play again. Giving
an injured howl that could be heard all
over the church the dog fled precipitately
out of the door. The effect on the con-
gregation was hardly in keeping with the
spirit of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-28
DIFFERENT WAYS TO
OBSERVE EASTER

"The spirit of Easter, said Policeman
Carroll last night just before leaving
his beat at midnight, ''sifted into people
more or less today, but strange to say.
it affected those on my beat in many
different ways
"One fellow had the spirit, all right,
but he didn't go to church after it, In
fact, he could only vaguely express the
fact that he was 'eel'bratin Cashier
ana though he had started out in the
morning with a bright spring suit and
his soul full of springtide, he spent last
Night cooling off at the city jail.
MA lady on my beat, with her hair down
her back, and the Easter bonnet sitting
awry above an angry countenance, was
shaking her fist in a mans face and in
sisting that he insulted mel His new
straw hat had suffered in the mlx-up,
and neither seemed to be enjoying the
morning supposed to be SO full OF joy
and fellowship.
~ also separated couple of boys, who
thought the best way to celebrate the
day was to mop up the dirty sidewalk
with their new clothes.
However, for the most part the people
on my beat seemed happy. | notice the
average person gets lot of joy out of
new clothes, and seem to think that
everyone is examining the cut of his
trousers. the knot in his tie. and the set
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-28
DUST NUISANCE IS
WORSE THAN EVER

"From a certain standpoint said e.
H. Williams, "the thing which has most
interested me is the dust. Due to some
cause, atmospheric conditions have of
late become almost unbearable, and
while much of it may be attributed to
the smoke, the dust, in my opinion,
must come in for a major share of the
credit.
1.-THE atmosphere has been so thick
that one has been enabled to look at
the moon is scarcely visible when newly
risen, and at it's zenith appears only as
a sphere of dull orange. A proof that
the obseurity is not due to fog Is had
in the fact that breathing Is difficult
when one Is on the street.
ITO say nothing of the inconvenience
attending such conditions, it Is obvious
that the bacilli OF disease, which science
teaches us Turk In the dust, are given
opportunity for their most deadly work
1t would seem that the city health Off
Gals should take necessary steps look
ing to the betterment of conditions
The street railway company might In
all justice be called upon to sprinkle Its
tracks and thus remove a greater part
of the dust nuisance. When such d.
minutive power as that of the official
who once governed the city of Elyton
was capable of bringing about this end
1T would seem that Birmingham should
experience no difficulty.
II presume for the present we must
choke and suffer in silence"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-28
rs INTERESTED IN
CHIEFS OF POLICE

1.-THE subject that has interested me
most today, and in fact for the past sew
eral weeks, is the coming annual con-
vention of the International Association
of Chiefs of Police, which will be held
in Birmingham May TO-" said Chief of
Police George H. Bodeker of Birming
ham yesterday.
This promises to be one of the
largest and most important conventions
Of the chiefs ever held. 1t is expected
that about 1000 people will attend the
meeting. The association includes the
chiefs of the United States and Can
ada.
THE conventions of the association
are of particular Importance and inter-
est, and | am sure that Birmingham will
give the visitors all the attention they
deserve. This will be the first meeting
of an international association in Bir-
mingham.
Il worked hard to secure the meet
ing here and look forward to the event
with great interest,"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-28
PIANO MAKERS TO
MEET In RICHMOND
BIG EXHIBITION WILL BE MADE
MAY 10, IL AND Is BY MANuFAc-
TURERs FROM ALL PARTS OF
AMERICAN CONTINENT

Judging from the intensely active IN
terest being exhibited by the rank and
file of the National Association of Pr
ano Dealers of America, the ninth an
nual convention, which is to be held
this year in Richmond, Va, May Ii, II
and IS, will be the most enthusiastic
event of its kind that has ever drawn
the music trades together. From every
state in the Union, from Canada, Cuba
and Central America, have come sug-
gestions for making the convention n
success, questions and assurances of at
tendance, each communication giving
evidence of the eagerness with which
the sessions are awaited.
The feature that has excited the
greatest interest, however, is the piano
exhibition that will be held in eennec-
ton with the regular meetings. This is
the first national event of its kind ever
held in the United States, but II the
| avidity with which the piano manufac-
turers have seized on the opportunity
of showing their goods may be accept
| ed as a criterion, it will probably be
difficult for a future exhibition to dupli-
| cate it. This is not a commercial
scheme, and not one piano exhibited
will be for sale. Although the con-
vention is still about two months dis
| tant, the greater portion of the floor
space for the display has been allotted
and reservations are being made every
day.
IA 0Xhihitlnn
which will be held from May 1921 in
clusively, the social side of the event
| looms up big and promising. 1t has
been planned to devote one evening to
the entertainment of Richmond, and fol-
| that night the United States govern
ment is to send the Marine Band OF
Washington to assist in the festivities
In return, the Chamber of Commerce OF
Richmond will entertain all of the WIS.,
lifting delegates one whole day. AS tn ese
will number between 1000 and 1900, II
will be seen that the body has some
what of job on its hands
| Every committee of the organization
is now actively engaged in its allotted
work. and so far as the convention
proper is concerned 1t Will undoubtedly
be one of the most interesting and In
structive that has ever been held. Ev-
cry officer is bending his whole energy
to the work, and the preliminary organ
ization they have already effected, Is a
marvel of ingenuity. President e. IL
Droop has for the past six months beer
constantly in communication with the
state representatives and predicts a
rousing three-day session.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Mrs. Camilla Weber Meyer, wife of
Robert R. Meyer, died yesterday MORN
Ing IN their home at the Margaret apart
ments from complications which followed
an operation for appendicitis, which was
performed several days ago. The remains
were sent to Montgomery yesterday aft
erhoon and the funeral services will be
conducted from the residence of Mrs.
Meyers parents, Mr.. and Mrs W. s.
Weber, at 3 o'clock this afternoon. and
The interment will be in lakewood ceme-
terry. The Rev. e. E. Cebbs, rector of
the Episcopal church In Montgomery
will conduct the services
Mrs. Meyer, as Miss Weber. was one
Of the most popular young women OF
Montgomery. She was married to Mr..
Meyer several years ago and they made
Birmingham theft home. She immediate
" formed a large circle of friends. who
mourn her death. At Mrs Meyers bed
side were her father and mother, and
brother; Mr.. Meyers mother, Miss Ella
Hargrove Sayre, Miss Clayton Sayre all
.ef Montgomery, and numerous Birming-
cHrm friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-28
BIG GAIN IS MADE
IN MISSION FUNDS
The Laymen's Campaign Has
Melted Fully $4,000
AN INCREASE OF $4,000
Oaices VIII BE Closed Tomorrow But
Impetus Gained By Canvass VIII
Probably Carry 1t Along for
Several Weeks

Tho lavmen,s missionary campaign is
over.
Result: The churches OF Greater BIZ
mingham have pledged themselves -
give $4,000 to foreign missions an III
crease of $4,000 over what they eaNe
to the same cause last year.
A. large meeting was held yesterday
afternoon at o'clock at the first
Christian church. Nearly all OF ths
churches of the city were represented
and the committees which have been
working in the every-memoer canvass
of the campaign made their reports
The meeting was largely ATTENDED, anu
as each committee made its report the
figures were tabulated on large
black board procured for the purpose.
| There was scarcely a church, now
ayar that made a complete report, ana
il is estimated that from $4,000 to s4ooo
mora will be reported within the next
two weeks. The work of the commit
tees will not stop with the closing up
of the office of the campaign tomorrow
but will continue the work for probably
| a month or more.
What is counted by the leaders of the
movement to be of equal Importance
however, is the fact that since the cam
naien began and on account of the in
0uence which it brought to bear upon
the church members of the city, II
young people from the colleges and
churches of Birmingham have volun-
reered their services and their lives as
missionaries to the foreign field. 1t is
claimed that for real results and devel-
opment of the churches the Birming-
ham campaign was the most successful
of any similar campaign carried on IN
any city. 1t is believed 1t has developed
leadership among the churches and
has started movements and thrown out
Ideas that will continue to do good for
the churches for many years to come.
From the fact that the committees
were going to continue their work ana
that the reports would not be complete
to close them now, it was decided to
adjourn yesterday and to meet again at
the call of the chairman, William Hood
A vote of thanks was extended by the
congregation yesterday to the daily
newspapers of the city for their cour-
liar vote of thanks was extended to the
officers of the campaign. The officers
will meet tomorrow at their offices In
the Hood building, and after arranging
the close of the campaign will adjourn
until called together by the ch hartman
in the course of the next few weeks.
During the campaign many notable men
from all over the country were here
and delivered addresses in the different
churches. One OF special note was the
Corean nobleman, Prince You Chi Ho,
who made many friends in this city.
| The tabulated reports which were re-
ceived during the every member cam
vass from the committees is as follows
The table shows the increase made by
each church over the amounts given
last year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-28
Williams OF Western
Union Gets Promotion


be travelling much of the time. The dis
trict embraces the states of Georgia. Ala
bama and parts of North and South Caro-
lima. Florida, Tennessee, Missouri and
Louisiana. including New Orleans
Mr.. Williams has practically grown up
with the Birmingham office and there
Is probably no man in Birmingham with
a wider acquaintance among the people
of the county than he enjoys. That lie
has managed the company's affairs well
is shown by the manner in which the
company has met the growing demands
upon It in Birmingham during the last
few years and at the same time he has
always been considerable of the publics
interest. He has hundreds of friends who
will rejoice to known OF his promotion,
but who will be sorry that it is neces-
sary for him to leave Birmingham.
Mr. Calvert comes from Asheville high
ly recommended. In that city he took
leading part public affairs and has
for years been a member of the board of
education. He was also especially prom
inent in lodge circles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-28
LOOK TO SAFETY OF
THEIR EMPLOYEES

'What has really interested me today
more than anything else is an article in
the Saturday Evening Post regarding the
Improvement in safety devices and general
trend of mining and manufacturing COM
panies toward insuring the safety of their
employees" said State Mine Inspector Ed
Flynn, who is soon to leave the service
of the state to become inspector of mines
for the Tennessee company.
at used TO be that the safety of the en-
plCye was regarded as a matter of second
ery importance. Employers have realized
the inhuman side of this, however, and
now more attention is being paid to their
welfare. Formerly everything was strife
to save labor, but now the method is to
eliminate this when human life is en-
dangered.
This Is matter which should interest
everyone. 1t displays a streak of human
sympathy in the employers, which I'M
doubtedly brings appreciation from the
employees. Considering the thousands of
lives which have been sacrificed by acct
dents resulting from labor-saving ma
chinery, 1t is well to note the desire to
prevent such future accidents