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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
GREAT INTEREST IN
REVIVAL MEETINGS

What has most impressed me today"
said Gordon t. Cecil, lis the evident
great success that is attending the re-
vival services being held at churches in
the city. The attendance at these serv-
ices has been excellent throughout the
week, but today the crowds have been
particularly large.
1.-THE mems meeting, held at the First
Methodist church. was unusually sue
cessful, when we consider what diff
Guilty is to be had in getting men at any
meeting at all. Even the late political
meetings have shown small attendance.
and when religion comes to be consid-
cred by men of greater Importance than
politics it is. indeed, worthy of note.N
1.-THE ladies meeting, held at the First
Presbyterian church, also brought out a
large attendance This however, is not
SO unusual, considering the ladies' loss
of interest in politics.
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WOULD CATCH FIRST
GLIMPSE OF COMET

81 have been greatly interested in the
clear weather today" said Sterling A.
Wood. whose home is on the crest OF
Red mountain "The absence of cloudiness
will, make it much more convenient to
observe the first appearance of HALEY
comet. We are admirably situated for
seeing the visitor If the sky is clear. AL
though we have been watching every
morning since the 18th, the date upon
which 1t was due to be seen by the
naked eye, we have not yet caught
o,imnse of it. Success should come Mon
day morning.
1.-The comet will first be seen here an
hour or two before sunrise and will be
south and east of the SUM- The best time
to see it will be between $3.50 and 4:3o
o'clock, because after the latter hour the
glare of the sun will obscure it. OF
course, later on 1t will be easy to see
it at more convenient hours, but at our
house we are anxious to catch the first
glimpse of it,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
WALKER PERCY TALKS ON
MISSISSIPPI SITUATION

Walker Percy, who spent most of last
week In Mississippi. where the storm
broke over the bribery charges which
were brought against his brother, Leroy
Percy, returned to Birmingham yester-
day, fully satisfied with the result, and
delighted that Senator Percy is to ap-
pear SO soon before the people for their
approval
Mr.. Percy will now apply his time to
his candidacy for the state Legislature
and to his law practice. In discussing the
status of affairs in Mississippi, he said
last night:
''As the investigation of Senator Bilbo's
bribery charges progressed it appeared
that he. had on different occasions told
radically different and utterly inconsist-
ent stories about his alleged bribery by
MI. Delaney.
"None of the reputable vardaman lead
ers whom he called to testify corroborated
his story, and some fatty contradicted
him on material points. He was proven
to have been an embezzler, whose moral
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
KNOCKED IN HEAD AND
CARRIED TO STAG PILE

the wholesale flour companies on Morris
avenue. He knew his face but was not
sure of his name. Mr.. Justin said that he
is hard working negro and is considered
one of the best negroes in town. He al
ways has a job and has never been
known to be arrested.
1t is not believed by the police that an
attempt was made to rob the man. He
had several articles on his person when
found and his clothing did not appear
to have been rifled by thieves. The
theory of the police is that the negro
was attacked by some enemy with the
intent TO murder him and that when he
was knocked unconscious his assaiant
thought him dead and carried him to the
Stag pile to burn up. The dinkie train
that hauls the hot Stag out on the pile
came near running over him. He was
seen by the engineer In time to stop
the engine but was lying directly In its
path.
1t was stated at the hospital that the
man had been operated upon but was
having commissions and was liable to die
any time. There is hole In the back of
his head as large as an egg where he
had been struck with some hard instru-
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
THINKS 1T TIME
FOR DOG WAGON

ITS time for the dog wagon again"
said c. H. Hicks yesterday. IT have
noticed for several weeks that the dogs
are getting too numerous all over the
district. The homeless ours are swarm
ing all over Birmingham, and are not
only dangerous as spreaders of disease
and rabies, but have become an intol-
cradle nuisance.
THE great advantage. however, of the
regular appearance of the dog wagon
is the education 1t gives to owners of
both vicious and valuable dogs to keep
them at home. They gradually grow
slack in this respect, and many bruised
shank or torn pants leg has resulted.
II had the pleasure of meeting six Of
these CANNES while returning home the
other night, one of which was a thor
oughbred bulldog, who made very able
attempt, though unsuccessful, to lay hold
of my neck. This, of course, was very
aggravating to me, and, had / been
armed, the animal might have died on
the spot. AS it was, however, l had
but one recourse"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
KILGORE WILL
SUCCEED COWAN

A change will go into effect in the
local offices of the Central of Georgia
railway today, w. C. Kilgore succeed
Ing A. s. Cowan as commercial agent.
Mr.. Kilgore was formerly in Birming-
ham as freight agent for the Central.
but for the past IS months has been
commercial agent for this road at Mem
phis. His transfer back to Birmingham
as commercial agent is a promotion for
him, and he is receiving the congratu-
lations of his friends, of whom he has
quite 2 host here.
Mr.. cowan was slated to be trans
ferred to Memphis, but it is understood
that he declined to go there as CONNER
cial agent and will cease his connection
with Central railroad. What his plans
for the future are have not yet been
made public.
Following is an account of Mr.. Kill
cores preparations to leave Memphis,
which appeared in the Memphis News
scimitar:
wv C. Kilgore, who for the past Is
months has been commercial agent for
the Central of Georgia lines In Mem
phis, left the city last night for Bir-
mingham, where he has accepted posi-
ton as commercial agent on the line of
the company at that point.
MIR. Kilgore has made a large num-
Der of friends in Memphis since he has
been here. and has proven himself VAL
liable to the merchants and cotton ex-
changes. lie was recently elected di-
rector in the. former organization, being
the youngest official in the directorate
and the youngest member of the ex-
change.
Mr.. Kilgore went to New Orleans
FIRST as a delegate to the Shriners' con-
vention. and In his official capacity Of
tergeant in the local AL Chymia drum
corps. After the convention he VIII
Assume his new duties at Birmin CHAM. y
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SPE[LB|NDERS ON
STUMP THIS WEEK
Lively Contests for Seats in
the Convention
O'NEAL HAS RECOVERED
No.h.4. al ~s.s - .xy.-
O'NEAL HAS RECOVERED
Nesbitt Only Candidate Here Who
Qualified IndividuaIly-Dr. Me-
Adory Wants Name Removed
From Mallory Ticket

Speakers for the candidates for COVER
nor are warming UP and will mske things
hum all over Alabama this week. Both
sides will appear in the field with Is or
more spellbinders, while courthouses and
public squares will resound with the elo-
quence of the campaign.
The amendment issue continues in the
forefront and is the principal subject of
debate for all the advocates, whether
they argue that it is dead or alive.
Colonel ONea1 has recovered from his
illness and is now filling his dates In the
extreme southern portion of the state,
while Colonel Mallory is in middle Ala
bama.
During the past week the politicians
all over the state have been busily en-
gagged in qualifying candidates for the
state convention. There developed dur
ing the last few days a very intense
rivalry between the two candidates for
representation, which has never char
aeterized the election of delegates in
compaigns of recent years. In every
county practically, except Montgomery.
the friends of both candidates put out
full tickets. In Montgomery compro-
mise was reached, with seven Mallory
men and seventeen O'Neal men.
Jefferson was the only county which
allowed them to qualify as tickets and
be voted on collectively. The position of
State Chairman w. d. Nesbitt whose
name is the only one qualified indlvidu-
ally, will probably be embarrassing to
him. He would not allow either side to
put his name on it's ticket. As a result
it will be very hard for voters who de-
sire to vote for him to do so, and there
is danger of his name being overlooked,
unless some Encouragement is made. Mr..
Nesbtt was out of the city Saturday
and yesterday.
appeared on both tickets. will be dropped
from the Mallory ticket. He had qualified
several days before. When he found yes
terday morning that both factions had
placed his name in their number he asked
Chairman Bell to drop his name from
the Mallory ticket, as, under the law, it
could not appear twice for the same Of
nee. Dr. McAQory STATES, HoWeVer, lidl
he has not promised his support to either
candidate for governor.
Last week was characterized by great
claims on the part of those who have
been keeping up with the progress of
the campaign. Marcus Wells last fore
cast, that O'Neal would carry the state
by 1900, brought forth similar claim
from o. P, Gaut. giving Mallory the vic
tory by 10000.
Probably the most systematic book
keeping is being done by the o'Neal
forces, who have tabulated reports by
precincts for $1,000 voters. Chairman<Lee
Longs prediction was $1,000 majority.
The withdrawal of Kinds Peevy from
the race for state senator from Jeffer-
son leaves a close contest between Capt.
John G. Smith and Hugh Morrow, which
will grow warmer with every day. The
anti-amendment ticket for the 1egisla-
ture has begun an cative canvass, send
ing out posters and literature over the
county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
TENDENCY OF IRON
PRICES DOWNWARD

New York, April 17.-Business in pig
iron last week was dull. The eastern
markets were nat. Tho negotiations by
pie works for a round tonnage of south
ern foundry iron tailed 70 result in the
r;aeirg of any important contracts. The
small current sales have averaged less
than 5000 tors per DAY, including north
ern, Virginian and southern iron.
The tendency of prices IL sill down
ward, Iut there have been no important
changes north or south. The few trans
actions have been at the mi,Iimam prices
previously qnoted. Some producers in the
Lehigh and Schuylkill valley and along
the lakes have taken advantage OF the
lull to blow out furnaces il need OF re-
lining.
The volume of business in finished steel
products was again SHARPLY contracted,
and prospective new orders. except for
bridges, are less encouraging. Most of
the nrishing mills. however. have BUSH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
MARISCAL BURIED
in MEXICO CITY

Mexico CITY April 1.-THE funeral
of Ignacio Marisca1. head of the depart
ment of foreign relations, who died yes
terday morning, took place this after
noon. Many distinguished men of the
country attended the impressive serv-
ices presided over by the republics
president. Among those who eulogized
the statesman were Ambassador Will
son. dean of the diplomatic corps, and
J. Casasus. former ambassador to the
United States from Mexico.
The funeral procession formed in
front of the chamber of deputies and
the entire military division acted as an
escort of honor.
More than 5000 soldiers were in line,
and thousands of citizens, representing
all classes, paid their respects to the
memory of the late official, following
the body to the French cemetery, where
it was buried beside that of his wife.
President Diaz stood with uncovered
head until the burial was completed.
when he was the first to place a floral
tribute on the grave. The chief execu-
tive shook the hand of all the diplomatic
members on leaving the cemetery
Mariscal while at one time a wealthy
man, died a poor man on account of his
philanthropy to all classes.
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Sewer Says Local Firms
Are Now Able To Conpete

The talk which has grown out of the
awarding of the contract to a Chattd-
nooga concern for the construction of
the water works standpipe on Red
Mountain has attracted quite an amount
of attention. Wonder was expressed
that Chattanooga concern could I'M
derbid local ones when all of the ma
terial necessary was being manufac-
tured here. Ha4I
Local bidders claimed that the Chat
tanooga people could put the material
down in Birmingham, including freight,
at 20 cents per 100 pounds less than
they were being charged for the same
material by the mills here.
1t has developed that the contract was
made with the Chattanooga concern for
the construction of the standpipe about
a year and a half ago, and also that
the claim of the local bidders was about
correct. Since the contract was let
however. 1t is said that the cost of the
material here has been considerably les
sened.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
VETERANS WIDOW
WILL GET PENSION

Washington, April 17.-(Special THE
widow of perhaps the most remarkable
soldier in the history of the republic will
begin this week to enjoy an annual PEN
sion of $780, She is Mrs. Samuel Dennis
of Dadeville, Ala, and Senator Joseph F.
Johnston of that state was notified today
that Mrs. Dennis will also receive at
once 500 for every year since 1885, when
Summeral Dennis died.
The rolls at the war department show
that Dennis enlisted in the war of 1912.
fought through. and at mastering out
time was marked dead" Nevertheless
he re-enlisted for the Seminole war Of
1886 and served with distinction.
Again at the close of this campaign he
was marked dead" The opening OF the
Mexican war, however. in 1S47 found
Dennis in the United States army
Again he fought through and again he
was marked dead
In 1861, the soldier at the age of 7s
attempted to enlist In the federal army
His age was against him though, and he
was permitted to do contract work fol
the Union army. He died considerably
along in years but as intrepid as ever in
1886
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imbecilty and untruthfulness were well
known in the community in which he
lived.
His inherently improbable and incred-
ible story was repudiated after full hear
ing by some of Ex-Governor Varda-
mans most loyal supporters. Senator
Mcmillan. Vardamans floor leader dur
Ing the caucus; Senators Adams, Dean
and others, who had voted for yarda-
man. all voted for Blbo's expulsion and
voted for the resolution condemning his
story as trumped-up falsehood, utterly
unworthy of belief.
"Bilbo is ridiculed and despised FROM
one end of Mississippi to the other Thd
action of the house on Saturday in adoptE
ing the resolution offered by Mr. Cavetfk
one of Mr. Vardaman's stanchest friends.
declaring that the conduct of all the
senatorial candidates during the caucus
haG been dignihed and honorable, and
the election of Senator Percy free from
any faint or suspicion, was a gratifying
evidence of the sober Judgment of the
thoughtful men on both sides"
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L. Sewer, general agent of the South
ern and the Alabama Great Southern
railroads. and chairman of the indus
tries committee of the Chamber of
Commerce. when asked for his opinion
In the matter, said:
AT the time this contract was let,
about year and a half ago, 1t is my
understanding that the Chattanooga
manufacturers were getting better
price than local concerns. Since then,
however, l am told that the Tennessee
company has made prices satisfactory.
and now the local concerns should get
the material just as cheap here as any
other towns are getting. This being the
case. they should probably be able to
land such contracts. 1t costs about So
per ton to ship a car of material from
Bessemer to Chattanooga, against %
cents from Bessemer to North Birming-
ham, Bessemer being the point from
which the material would have to be
secured"
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storm News SIN ,1e.~.r

Montgomery, April 1.-THE returns
of the storm of Saturday in Wilcox
and Monroe Confines are still meager
and very little definite news has been
received. A number of houses and a.
church were demolished at PineyvilIe.
Railroad trafhc on the Louisville and
Nashville railroad between Montgom-
cry and Mobile has been resumed. AS
the. result of washout near Breen-
Vile, large number of Mystic Shriners
returning from the New Orleans con-
slave were delayed for about "a hours
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
"Whdt Has Interested
You Most During Day?'
Some of the Replies Made BY Well Known Citizens When
Asked This Question Yesterday

today. said Deputy Sheriff K. Beck Con-
way. There are ties of every conceivable
pattern in the lot have been inspecting
and the masculine sex is fast taking on
the appearance of the Persian swinging
gardens. My eyes lit upon the ties and
for mere pleasure l have been studying
each one. Examined at close range they
present wonderful weave and mixture
of colors, so blended as to make rest
full and pleasing adornment of a mans
shirt bosom. I'm rather fond of neckties
anyway and am glad to know that this
years styles are so exquisite.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS


Noah B. Todd. IS years old. died ves-
terday afternoon at his residence. at Cot
ton avenue and Charles street at 3.3O
o'clock. Mr.. TODD was a pioneer citizen
of Birmingham having come here in 1871.
He saw Birmingham when the city was
composed of but one building and grew
up with the town. He spent the greater
part of his life in the mercantile bust
ness and vas well known among the
older citizens of the city and county.
He is survived by two daushters, Miss
Janette Todd and Miss Hattie Todd: two
brothers. Eugene Todd and H. L. Todd
and one sister, Mrs. Rosa Woods. The
funeral services will be held at the res
idence at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon. In
terment will be in Elmwood csmetery.
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ADJUSTMENTS

Opening at the Bijou theatre tonight
will be one of the biggest and best melo-
dramas of the season, "Sal, the Circus
GAL with popular Vivian Prescott. 1t
Is said to be entirely different from the
average melodrama; better because it is
novelty; better because the company
Is stronger; better because 1t carries
features that no other melodrama has
There is matinee Tuesday. Thursday
and Saturday afternoons, and a perfor-
nance every night during the week.
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O'NEAL DENIES HE VOTED
FOR PALMER AND BUCKNER

Mobile. April 11.-(Special )-Emmet
O'Neal tonight sent the following tele-
gram to A. E. Walker Of Florence:
Mobile April IL, 1910.
Hon. A. Z. Walker. Florence, Ala.
your telegram with copy of the Flor
ence Herald has been received. l was an
advocate of sound money in 1896; prior to
the Chicago convention which nomin-
ated w. J. Bryan for president. 1 did,
In the winter and spring of 1896. canvass
North Alabama in the interest of Hon.
r. II. Clarke for governor. the sound
money candidate.
II was invited but did not attend the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
MYSTERIOUS CASE
FINALLY SOLVED

Broken Bow, Neb., April 1.-Two
years after the mysterious disappears
ance of O. #. Hamilton from Mullen.
county seat of Hooker county, his body
was found near the stockyards at the
latter place. The finding of the body
followed confession made yesterday
by Frank Cleavage, who filed an az
fidavft stating that c. w. Rector and
himself had been unwilling witnensen
to the murder, and he charged H. a.
Mcintyre, who is now Burlingtop|
railroad brakeman, with having com
mitted the crime. Cleavage and Nc I
Intyre are under arrest but Rector has
disappeare
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
Fine Picture Of Comet

Chicago. April 17.--What Is believed
to be the best photograph yet OBJ
tanned of Halley's comet was secured
at Yerke's observatory at Williams
Bay, Wis early today. Professor
Frost viewed the celestial wanderer for
more than an hour in ideal conditions.
About two million miles of the tail of
the comet was visible, he asserts.
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convention that nominated Palmer and
Buckner. l was offered the position OF
elector-at-large on that ticket but prompt
ly declined to accept
81 made no speeches during that cam
paign that followed the nomination of
Mr.. Bryan, and hence did not in any man.
ner indorse on the stump nor advocate
the nomination of Bryan or his sup
porters, as has been claimed.
Il did as private citizen. criticise
the Chicago platform in conversation. l
did, however. as you state, when put to
the test at the polls. subordinate my in
dividual views and vote for the Bryan
ELECTORAL ticket.
(Signed) EMMETT O'NEAL."
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Three Successful Flight. Made

Newburyport, Mass, 4pril 17.-Over
the marshes of Plum Island the Her.
ring Burgess aeroplane, Flying Fish,
made three successful flights today. Ar
thur M. Herring of Hammondsport, N.
T., piloted the machine in the first
hight. After alighting easily at the
rivers edge after 25O-yard run the
craft was turned over to w. Startling
Burgess, who made two short flights.
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ness booked to keep them active for tho
n.yt two or three months. Rail MILLS ere
an exception, new contra IT'S Being lsft
arc little business In s'ghv. Last week,
with the exception of motive power, rail-
reads placed few orders for eluipmeni.
less tl,aH 1000 cars and On y cJu0 tuns OF
rats. but 1859 locomotives Were ordered
Irregularities in prices IN steel place
shapes end bars continued and compeii-
ton I, fabricated ordeis were keen. New
contracts placed for bridges ual bald
ings last week called for $4,000 tons
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18
KNIGHTS OF HONOR
WILL ENTERTAIN
NATIONAL OFFICERS WILL BE
HEARD AT MAGNOLIA HALL TO-
NIGHT AND GENERAL PUBLIC is
INVITED TO ATTEND

Under the auspices of the Knights of
Honor an entertainment Will be given this
evening at o'clock at Magnolia hall,
2o211a Third avenue, at which F. B. Slger
of st. Louis, supreme reporter and ma
tional treasurer. and w. A. MAR of st.
Louis. national supervisor. will deliver
addresses.
The entertainment promises to be one
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PERSONAL

j. C. Lovelace. who formerly resided
in Birmingham. where he was connect
ed with the Corona Coal Company and
who Is now connected with the j. s.
Denvyn Cement company of Memphis,
spent yesterday in Birminsham visit
ing friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-18

Bessemer Pawn shop Robbed.-The
Eagle pawn shop at Bessemer was rob-
bed last night of about 100 watches and
100 rings. The thieves broke into the
place and succeeded in getting away
with the booty.
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united states
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of great value to the order, in that it
will be brought before the public eye and
its principles given publicity. Admission
Is free and every one is invited to at
tend. Arrangements are being made to
handle large crowd. 1t is expected to
be the best entertainment of its kind
ever given in Birmingham by the>order.
Following is the programmes:
Opening ode.
Piano Solo-Miss Louise Brown.
Address-F. B. Sliger..
Cornet Solo-Mr. Glass.
Recitation-Miss Bopnie Heater.
Address-W. A. Main.
Recitation-Miss Fannie McGlarn.
Closing ode.