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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
EnsIex PcrsOnaIs

St. Margaret's guild will meet this ait ernoon with Mrs. Mcclure, 2214 Avenue Il, at 330 o'clock.
 Fred Sawyer, chief clerk of the Ten nessee company. is confined to his room with malarial fever.
 The airview School Improvement as- sociation will meet this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the school building.
 Miss Irene Forbos and Mir. James D. Leslie, two wel-known young people of Birmingham, were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage last night by the Rev. J. A. Bowen in the presence of few intimate friends. The ceremony took place at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
Burnett Election Certain

Political leaders in this city sta,e that informa ton received directly from the Burnett headquarters in Gadsden Is to the effect that the democratic nominee will win over Howard, his republican opponent. In the Seventh congressional district and go back to Congress with a majority of at least 800 votes. It Is stated that Winston is the only doubtful county in the entire district, and if that goes to Howard 1t Is said 1t will be by very narrow margin. Marshall, DeKalb, St. Clair, Cherokee, Franklin and Cuilman counties, 1t is said are all safely count ed in the democratic columns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
Is .NIarrying Judge'

a The office of Probate Judge William F. Skeggs at the county courthouse was the scene of another wedding yesterday, the genial Judge w E. Skeggs perform ing the ceremony. The bride and groom were both from Hartsele and were Miss Icy R. Helwick and William Parker. I'm mediately after the ceremony the couple left for their future home in Hartselle
 Judge Skeggs has no doubt performed more wedding ceremonies than any other probate judge in the state. He has made a reputation far and wide as a marry ing probate judge"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
p.v,v,, ,t Bnpt,rt Church

The protracted meeting of the Baptist church, which began Sunday, is growing in interest and Is being well attended. The Rev. Metcalf of Rome, Ga, is as- sisting the pastor, the Rev. c. M. Cloud. The meeting will continue all the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
steamer a week Overdue

Galveston, Texas, October 25.-Fears are entertained here for the safety of the British steamship Hartwood, which left St. Thomas. Trinidad. October 9 for Galveston, and is now week overdue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
German Cruiser Is Fast

Berlin, October 25.-The official tables of the trials of the new cruiser Won Der Tam show that the vessel made an aver age speed of 27.4 knots an hour in six runs. The highest speed attained at any time was 2S.12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
Personal

Mrs J. B. Davidson of Collinsville Is visiting Mrs. Cleveland Seay.
 Dr. W. L. Jones, who has been seri- ously Ill with typhoid fever, is much im-
 V. W. Postell has returned from Bos- ton, where he has been spending his va cation.
 Mrs. Frank Culverhouse and family, who have resided in Pratt City for many years, have moved to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
Sunday School Meeting

Sunday school institute convened here this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Able ad dresses were delivered by Leon c. Pal mer and Mrs. Hand, well-known Sunday school workers. The institute Is meet ing at the Christian church in New De- catur.
 Tonight the graduation exercises of teachers who have taken the prescribed course was held at the Central Methodist church, New Decatur.
 Following were the graduates: Mrs. J. F.. Blair, First Presbyterian church, De- catur; Mrs Lucy E.. Gould, Westminster Presbyterian. church, New Decatur; Miss Ellen Grenendyke, Westminster Presby- terian church. New Decatur: Mrs. Wiley Robertson, Central Methodist church, New Decatur; Mrs. W. H. Winton, Central Methodist church, New Decatur; Mrs. Charles Worthington. Central Methodist church, New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
TENDER RECEPTION ID REV. FATHER kLICH
Presented With Gold Cane Aft
 CT Long Vacation
START NIGHT SCHOOL
Western Division of 1o0O-yoice Sunday School Choir Will Practice Tonight. Baptist Revival Drawing Large Crowds

The parishoners of St. Anthony's Cath olic church, Ensey, rendered a recep- tjon and luncheon to the Rev. Father Klich, who has just returned from four months vacation to his old home in Europe. The reception was held at the residence of Mrs. P. L. Day on Ave nue F. About 15O members of the church attended. During the evening a pleas ant surprise was rendered Father Klich in the presentation of gold headed cane from all the members of the parish. The sented to him by A F. Hillike, who in part made the following address:
 Dear Father Klich, we have called upon you this evening on behalf of the parishoners of St. Anthony's church to bid you a hearty welcome home after your friends are numbered by the hun dred it was impossible for them to come here tonight, and we have been selected from among them to tell you how glad we are to have you with us once more. We all hope that you enjoyed your va cation immensely and even had you not told us so your smiling countenance and robust form would speak for themselves.
 We want to assure you that for the future in all things that you do you shall have our hearty cooperation and sup port We ask you on behalf of the con- gregation to accept this cane as a small token of the esteem in which you are l. is hat will cherish this as a mark of affection from us, that it will be of good service to you on dark and stormy nights when you are called out of your bed to administer to the SICK and the dying and that in your old age, now many. many years in the future, may you lean on it for support and re- member with pleasure the days you spent amongst us in the parish of St. An thony's'.'
 Father Klich was vislbly affected and made happy reply. thanking them for their many expressions of good will and for their gift. He assured them that he was glad to get back to the parish of St. Anthony's and that so far as was Tn his power to promote the peace and happiness of his people he would enter into his duties with his whole heart and soul.
 The evening was enlivened by selec- lions from Joe Lamonts string band Mrs. A. J. Krebs sang several songs Tn A pleasing manner. An elegant luncheon was served by Mrs. Day, assisted by the ladies of the parish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26

the Calhoun county jail on account o the intense feeling aroused by his al legged deed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
Revival .t Baptist Church

The revival services of the Baptist church are being well attended. A work CTS meeting is held each afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. and preaching each evening at 7;30 o'clock by the pastor, the Rev. A. K. Wright, who is conducting the re- vival.
 The ladies of the Baptist church won the handsome piano offered by the State Fair association for the most popular ladies' booth at the fair. It was deliv- cred last week and will be formally pre- .sented to the church by the ladies at their next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
Industrial Night school

On November i the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company will inaugu- rate an Industrial Night school for the benefit of their employees at the com pany's big offices on Nineteenth street, Ensley
 The school is open to any employe Of the company of whatever capacity. Ses- sions will be held on Tuesday, Wednes- day and Thursday nights of each week. On Tuesdays mechanical drawing will be taught with L. H. White regular in- structor and I. K. Hall substitute. Wed nesdays chemistry, with Dr. J. R. liar ris regular and Fred G. Kelley suosti- tute On Thursdays steam engineering will be taught. with F, c. Cutler regular and w. P. Caine Substitute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
Choir to Practice

The western division of the 1000 voice Sunday school choir will meet in the Ensley Methodist church tomorrow night. J.. A. Scholl, superintendent of this di- vision, expects a large number of repre- sentatives from the church and choirs of Ensley. Vivian, Fairview and Pratt City, Thomas, East Thomas and Gray mont to be present. The singing will be under the direction of Prof. Stephen All SOD. assisted by Roscoe E. Scott. The books used will be furnished by Prof. E. O. Excell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
Pratt City News

All the patrons of the Pratt City public schools and all interested in school work are requested to attend a meeting In the new school building Thursday afternoon at o'clock for the purpose of organiz- ing school improvement association for the Pratt City public schools. The pur- pose of this organization Is to assist in beautifying the interior of the school,
 improving the grounds and helping the kindergarten department. The children induced to take part in the work, and under direction of the association, plant trees and otherwise beautify the grounds. At most of the schools of the district these associations have been formed, and many practical results have been man ifested. The school authorities desire that a large crowd be present on this occasion. Wen-known workers along these lines will make addresses and out line the plans of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
rho,rton Win. Wrestling Match

Last night at Fuller's hall the Atniet- ic club of Pratt City gave their first tournament large crowd was present and many interesting events were pulled off. The principal event was wrestling match between Dick Hooper. Jr., and Henry Thornton, two members of the club. The bout was quite interesting, the wrestlers showing knowledge of the game. and Thornton winning the match. An exciting boxing exhibition was given by Bob Purkett of Ensley and Ed Me- Donald of Pratt City. The bout was quite lively and exciting. No decision was rendered. but Purkett outclassed his opponent A neat sum was realized which will be used for purchasing equipment for the club A meeting will be held at the hall tomorrow night, when perma- nent organization will be perfected and officers elected. All members and those who Intend to join are urged to be pres ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
Negro Preacher Arrested

Yesterday Sheriff Tom Shipp arrested the Rev. Sam Mathews, a negro Baptist preacher, who was recently indicted by the grand jury on the charge of shooting and killing a negro Methodist preacher. It is said that Mathews threatened to fix" the witnesses against him. The ar rest was made at Cedar Lake, a negro suburb of the Decaturs. Mathews is now in the county jail. f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-26
Council of sorrow

On next Sunday afternoon at o'clock Winona council, Junior Order, United American Mechanics, of Decatur, will hold a "counci of sorrow" in the First Methodist church, Decatur. A memorial sermon will be preached by the Rev. Dr. J. w. Newman, pastor of this church, to the memory of the deceased members of this council
 All relatives of the deceased members of this council and friends of the order are invited to be present at the services
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02

District Attorney Elmer T. Todd. of
Seattle, and United States Marshal II.
Is. Love, of Alaska.
Mr.. Love was formerly special
agent OF the Land Office. Both of the
witnesses declared that the statements
made by Special Agent II. L. Jones. for
the prosecution were false.
Meet Lawyers TRUSTS.
The direct examination took but a
few minutes. the cross eyamina lions by
Mr.. Brandeis taking up the remainder
of the sessions. Mr. Todd and Mr.
Love We're prepared for the onslaught
of the Claws attorney. and their an
swers We're sometimes as sharp as the
thrusts or the lawyer
There has been testimony before the
committee from time to time indicating
that Mr.. Love, as special agent. was
warped in his Judgment" by the fact
that he was a candidate for the mar
shalsh.p in the Third Division OF
Alaska. He was asked what influence
he actually was depending upon to
get the place.
''Well,'' he began, 81 happened to be
a trooper in Colonel Roosevelt's regi-
ment--''
You need go no further" interrupted
Senator Flint, amid laughter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02
MORE COMIC THAN SERIOUS
Disturbance In Liberia Said to he
Opcrn BOuffc AFFAIR

Berlin. April 1.-The disturbance be-
tween the natives and the government
troops In Liberia is more comic than
serious" according to report which
the admiralty received to-day from the
commander of the German gunboat
Sperber. The gunboat arrived at Cape
Pamas on February 2S, and suisse
quently, the captain says, he offered tn
disburse the insurgents. General Pal
more, of the Liberian army, however,
declined the preferred assistance. The
government troops then opened a de-
sultory fire, to which the revolutions
lists on the opposite bank of the I'almas
River replied. The other inhabitants
of Cape Palmas did not even cease
their usual occupations during the fir
ing, but the insurgents, on seeing the
Sperber, retired inland.
No danger to life or property existed
when the Sperber left Cape Palmas
February "a. The adviceS received by
the admiralty declare that the report
that the Liberians ordered the Sper-
ber's departure is untrue. The captain
of the gunboat adds in his message
that the insurgents are not likely to
attack Cape Palmas while the Liberian
ship Lark remains in port.
Yesterdays advices by way OF Liver
pool stated that after the assistance
of the German gunboat Sperber had
been declined, her commander was
given thirty-siX hours in which to set
out of Liberian waters "or take tho
consequences.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02
MINERS CONFIDENT
OF WINNING STRIKE
In Several Coal Fields There Is Already Fair
Prospect of Settlement---U Union Leaders and
Operators Working for Agreement.

This was the advice given by Thomas
l., Lewis, president of the United Mine
workers of North America. in address
sing 1000 Illinois mine workers to-day.
1T isn't less work we want" he con-
tinued I'VE are willing TO do our
part, but we want full and complete
share OF our labors, and we will be
never satisfied until we get it."
MIR. Lewis expressed confidence in
the outcome of the suspension of work,
and said the miners would win out in
all their demands within thirty days
in all fields with the possible eNcep-
ton of Illinois and Western Pennsyi-
vania. In these latter fields, he said,
were different than in the
other fields, and more time might be
necessary before negotiations could
be concluded.
Several extensive operators already
have made offers for settlement, ac-
cording to Mr. Lewis, but In each IN
stance he has refused to negotiate
or permit them to reopen their mines
oven though promising 10 pay the new
wage scale from April l.
This question must be settled as a
general proposition, and not through
Individual operators he said.
Mr.. Lewis spoke tonight at miners
meeting at Marissa, H., and later de-
parted for Indianapolis. where he Will
spend saturday. Sunday he intends to
go to the Pennsylvania fields.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02

Indiana polls, Ind April Not
withstanding that to-day was a stated
holiday of the United Mine Workers
of North America in celebration OF the
institution OF the eight-hou work
day, union leaders and operators as
sociations in the bituminous coal fields
were busy with preparations for con-
ferences, in which. it is hoped, set
Elements on new wage contracts will
be reached speedily and bring resump-
ton of activity in the mines.
Negotiations in the Southwest. IN
Illinois and in Western Pennsylvania.
probably will be prolonged, for not
only do some of the operators main
tam that. they cannot afford to pay
the wage ,increase of cents a ton
demanded by tho miners, but certain
knotty problems of mine operation are
in controversy
In Iowa, Western Kentucky, Indiana,
Ihio and Central Pennsylvania miners
and operators seemed in fair way
tonight to come to an agreement. the
latter meeting the miners stipulation
for higher wages. In many fields tenn
,3orary arrangements for continuing
work in the mines were formulated.
Pending the signing OF permanent
Two year. contracts, however, between
25O,ooo and 100000 miners Will be idle
for an indefinite period
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02
OBITUARY
Mrs. II. IT. Rover.

Mrs. d. II. Roger.
Mrs. Connie B. Roger. wife of .. T.
Roger. died last night at her
residence, North Robinson Street.
She leaves her mother, Mrs John T.
Sizer: one son, Eugene Milton Rover,
Mrs. George Platain and Mrs. ]. A..
Warde.
Announcement of the funeral ar
rangements will be made later.
Joseph Littleton Edmunds.
Joseph Littleton Edmunds died at
ST. Luke's Hospital last night at 1880
o'clock. after an illness of several
weeks.
He was the only son of Joseph NJ
and Elizabeth H. EdmundS. both now
deceased, and was born on August "a.
1856. at "Woodburn on the stanton"
the family residence, In Charlotte
county. He was never married, and
of his family there survive him four
sisters-Mrs. r. L. Coleman, of PAGES,
Va; Mrs. L. r. Monroe, of Brookneal
Charlotte county, Va, and Miss Nor
ton M. Edmunds., of Baltimore. Cap
tain f. l.. Rouldin, of Danville, was
his brother-in-law.
After a common school education
and five or six years experience In a
country store, he went to Danville, in
1880, and was there engaged in the
leaf tobacco business up to the time
OF his last illness and death. Soon af-
ter going to Danville, he was asso-
ciated in business with w. n. Shelton
one of Danvflle's leading and most
successful leaf tobacco merchants.
and so continued. until Mr.. Sheltons
death in 1890, and then Mr.. Edmunds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02
HOT ROW AT INQUIRY
STARTED BY ELSON
Chairman of Committee Investigating Ballinger
Pinchot Affair in Clash With At
tOrnev for Secretarv
torney for Secretary.

Washington. D. c., April 1.-The
most serious clash that has yet oc-
Cured among the members OF the
Ballinger- pinchot investigating COM
'mittee marked the forenoon sitting
to-day. The quarrel. which continued
for an hour or more, was added evil
dence of the growing feeling of par
tisaaship among the Democratic and
Republican members of the committee.
and was taken by many to mean the
hopelessness of a unanimous agree
ment of any sort.
The row was prectpitated by Chair
man Nelson accusing Attorney Bran
deis, representing the prosecution"
of attempting to deceive or conceal
something from the committee. Tho
attorney. flushed with anger, jumped
to his feet and demanded that tho
c!iairman's remark be withdrawn.
Quick TO Defense.
Democratic members of the commits
tee were quick to take up the defense
of the attorney, and Representative
-
chairman be directed to withdraw the
impntation. There followed a general
discussion, In which members Of the
committee took part and stated their
personal We've.
a number OF Republicans said they
did not agree with senator Nelson that
Mr.. Brandeis was attempting conceal
r!ent OF any sort.
II was argued by Representative
Madison, the lnsurgent member. that
the chairman reflected only his per-
sonal view. and in nowise committed
any other member. Representative
James argued that the mar,er Mr..
Erandeis was accused of concealing
was on record before the committee,
and consequently there could be no de-
ception if the committee members paid
attention.
The matter finally was disposed of
by a motion from Representative Ohm
stead to lay on the table. This was
carried by vote of & TO 8.
Two witnesses were offered to-day
on behalf of Mr.. Ba!linger. They we're
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02
STATE COURT WILL
SETTLE QUESTION
Matter of Ownership of Church
Schools Will Result in
Suit.
-snecial 10 The Times-Dispntch. 1


l.ynchburg, Va, April 1.--Regardlcss
of what may be done by representa-
tivas of either Of tho Virginia or Bal
-timorc, conferences of the Methodist
Church to get the Randolph Macon
fight before the General Conference
of the southern Methodist Church.
there is no doubt but the ownership
question of the schools comprising
this system of schools in Virginia will
finally be determined by the courts OF
the state OF Virginia and, in addition.
to this. the prediction is, freely made
that the Wolnan's College, of this city,
will eventually be replaced on the Car
neSie Foundation.
The issue by which the matter will
get into the courts Will come next
June. following the annual meeting OF
the trustees at Ashland. when three
vacancies existing now, or others that
might occur in the meantime, Will
have been filled. Under the resolution
of the board of trustees. passed last
here last fall. the names of the mon
elected to the board arc to be certi-
fled to the two conferences for their
approval. but this VIII be sought to be
stopped by an Injunction.
& The bill in such suit would re-
cite The whole matter from the for
nation of the system to the present
time. and the complainants, claiming
that they do not possess the right TO
delegate a power given them in the
charter, will ask the courts for an
opinion. and IT Will be here that the
matter will be settled,
The Woman's College is more vitality
affected than the four other schools,
for IL has already lost the benefit of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02
MONTANA PUTS TO SEA.
Will Make Test OF Engines Before Co
Ing to Brazilian Waters.

Norfolk, Va, April 1.-The armored
cruiser Montana. having completed ex-
tensive repairs at the Norfolk Navy
Yard, put to sea to-day for short
cruise to test her engines before pro-
cceding to brazilian waters to join the
cruiser North Carolina. and from where
the two vessels. 1t is expected, will
later proceed to the Pacific coast. The
Montana Will be at sea until late to.
morrow.
The Atlantic battleship fleet was to-
day still coalng in Hampton Roads,
preparatory TO its departure for the
southern drill grounds, off the Virginia
capes. next week,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02
THE WEATHER

Forecast: Nirginln--Fnir Saturday;
Sunday, fair; warmer; light, vnrinb bic
winds. becoming south sunday.
North Cnrolinn-I4Ocni showers Snr-
urGny; Sunday fair; light to moderate,
variable winds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02
Nnthinr to Fear.

st. Louis. Mo-. April 1,-"Don't be
alarmed over the outcome OF this ar-
fair; don't be afraid that we will not
DC able to sign up an agreement, 1t
Will all be over within thirty days.
Anyhow. this is good fishing weather."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02

at her late residence. in
Goochland county. April 4, MRS.
j.. y. ELLIS She leaves to mourn
their loss her husband. four sons
and three daughters--L. NJ. Ellis.
W. ~. and a.. ID. Ellis. and Mrs. y. ID.
Kay OF Richmond: Mrs. j. G. GIL
of Buckhannon; Miss Anna Ellis and
w. Il. Ellis, Of Goochland.
Funeral from residence at II A. NJ.
TODAY. lnterment at Rivervlew
about 2:30 O'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02

the last few years in the man
facture OF our sort OF clothing,
just note the improvement in
this new cutaway over the
styles in vogue when last it
was amongst us.
Liberal in fit, heavily braided
and handsomely lined and
trim med.
Cutavay Coat with vest. sas.
Striped trousers, SIS to.S,2.
a Dunlap or Heath Derby, SIS.
Silk Hats. So to SIS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02
POSTMASTER Leftwich Paralyzed.

ISpeNlNI 10 Tie IIInes-DlsputCh,I
Lynchburg, Va, April LIS. p. Left
witch, postmaster at Nameless. Bed
ford county, was paralyzed Tuesday,
lust as he started to come to Lynch
burg. He has been in critical con-
ditlon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02

! Roanoke, Va, April l,--At Poca-
hontas, Va, DEmitri, Sanan, Russian,
charged with attempt at assault on
Mile Magill, aged eight years, was
given preliminary hearing, and held
to the grand jury by Magistrate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-02

PERDuE-.Died. Friday. April i, Mt
chester, EMMA WINGFIELD PER-
DUE, wife Of James Robert Perdue.
Funeral from Central Methodist
Church SUNDAY, April 8, at 4 p. NJ