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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Mems Singing Club Formed

The first meeting of the committee of Judge Feagins Advent Bible class, ap- pointed to organize a singing club, was held last Tuesday evening in the parish house, and a great deal of enthusiasm was aroused by Major Bowden, chair man, looking to the organization of a mems singing club. which, in connection with the orchestra already organized, will render music for Judge Feagin's Bible class on Sunday mornings, and have weekly social meetings. Another meet ing, to which all of those who wish to join the singing club are invited, is called for 9:15 o'clock this morning. All who can singSwill be cordially welcomed Professor Grambs also desires the orches- tfa to meet him in the church Sunday morning as usual. A special feature of the Bible class hour this morning will be the rendering of a very eloquent and beautiful address on Song" by Mai Marmaduke Bowden. The lecture will be- gin at 9:45 promptly in the main body of the Church of the Advent, corner of Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, north. All men, no matter whether members of Ne church or of the Bible class. are c1ally invited to attend and enjoy this ad .ress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
AWARD CONTRACT
 FOR HOSPITAL WING

The contract for constructing the east wing to St. Vincent's hospital was awarded yesterday afternoon to Theodore Poull, the lowest bidder. MT. Poull 5 figures were between $42,000 and $43,000 but his contract does not include the plumbing.
 The wing when completed will cost about $5O.OO0, of this amount the Sisters of Charity provide s25.0O0 and the other OOO has been raised by public subscrip- ton. Not quite all of the subscriptions have been paid but the committee which undertook the work of raising the money will endeavor to collect the unpaid sub scriptions by the time the building is ready for occupancy.
 St. Vincents hospital, one of the largest and most elegant structures in the south, was erected by the Sisters of Charity about 10 years ago at a cost of some thing like $250,0OO, site included. All that the citizens were asked to contribute was s1O.00O. The money which they subscribed was used in furnishing the hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
MAY
 COME ID REUNION
 OF THE VETERANS Every Indication Points to His Presence in Birmingham
 in October SPANISH WAR VETERANS WILL BE ATTRACTION sch,ex De,yey and Hobson Are Among Those Who Will Attend the BE
 Reunion Here This

re tho nlans of the Business Men ,aague to hold a great reunion of the snanisb- American war veterans In BIT mingham in October, materiallze IL VIII he one of the most elaborate celepratlohs ever planned to memorialize the deeds oi the nations warriors.
 Rrt one of the features of the reunioh which the league is planning Will De ,ho presence of ex-President Theodore Roose' welt. the hero of San Juan Hill, the cor onel of the Rough Riders, and the Soutn African hunter, who has just returned to his country and will, by that tiriie' have assumed the position in the pon,ics and life of the nation to which puphc opinion will assign him.
 The reunion will bring to Birmingham many of the most prominent veterans of the war, such as Admiral Schiey' Au- miral Dewey, and Alabamas own Hicn- mond Pearson Hobson. The enter'aii'- ment of the city's guests will be planned on A large scale, with probably scehlc re- nroductions of the war scenes, state miil- tarv maneuvers and other reunion events.
 It will not only bring to birmihsiiai several thousand of the veterans put thousands of people from Alabama anu adjoining states who will come 10 see 'he galaxy of American heroes of the war which is still a vivid memory.
 Much of course. will depend upon the nresence of ex-President Roosevelt, but the league has every reason to peheve that he will accept the invitation. Wiihe he was in Europe the board Of olrectors sent him an invitation by cablegram ana received an encouraging reply, that while he could make no engagements he wouio entertain if when he reached home.
 The directors will hold conference to- morrow morning at il o'clock With oeh- ator Johnston and Congressman uhoer wood and will immediately set on loo. an effort to bring MT Roosevelt to DIT uinsham. No efforts will be spared even h the point of sending a representative committee to Oyster Bay.
 It is understood that MT. Roosevelt may be a. visitor in Atlanta In Octooer' and if that be the case there will be ht- lie difficulty in bringing him to Birmius- ham but it is believed that the reunioh of his old friends and Rough Riders Will anneal to him, and especially meeuns with those from the south.
 While the reunion has been spoken or previously, its importance has not been crasped by the general public. It VIII pc ona of the greatest events ever pulled o1 by Birmingham, and the Business Men league stands ready to spend large enough sum of money to make 1t real success It is probable that 1t Will pc held during the Alabama State Falr' mus giving the visitors to the city dt'lple | attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
George David EnsIen

George David Enslen, 76 years old, and brother of Christian F. Enslen of the Jefferson County Savings bank, died yes- terday morning at S45 o'clock. MT. Ems len died at local infirmary. He was stricken with paralysis last Monday and had been in apparently good health until that time. He was taken to the hospital, but his condition was very serious until his death resulted yesterday.
 MT. Enslen was born in Germany, but came to Birmingham In 1873 and was a pioneer citizen of this city He was born in the Stetten Kingdom of Wurtemberg in 1884 The two brothers, Christian and George, came to this country together and settled at Wetumpka. He was an old Confederate soldier. having served throughout the entire war as member of Hampton's Legion of Charleston, S. c. He was in the army at the surrender of Lee at Appomattox courthouse. He mar ried Miss Matte Scogin.
 MT. Enslen is survived by his brother, Christian F. Enslen, one son. William D. Enslen. and one daughter, Miss Laura Louise E.aslen. The funeral services will be conducted at the home of Christian Enslen, 2155 Highland avenue, at 3:3O O clock this afternoon The Rev. J. A. Bryan will officiate. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
PROHIBITION ISSUE
 AGAIN PROMINENT
Promises to Figure in Republi-
 can Convention Tuesday
TICKET IS NOW SETTLED
Bowron and Triton Practically Agreed UpOn-Chairman J. o. Thompson Returns to City and Will Be
 Able to Preside

Prohibition will figure no little in the republican convention to be held in Bir- mingham Tuesday. It is understood that there is still very great likelihood that it will be put in the republican platform and that the prohibition plank will stand for fair trial for the present prohi- btion statutes.
 It is a fact that the material for such a plank is all ready, and will be worked in during the convention.
 This is calculated to cause a big fight in the convention, as many of the repub- icans are strongly opposed to any men, ton of the liquor question. In fact. it Is understood that the republicans of the state were to no small degree respon- sible for the defeat of the late amend ment.
 That James Bowron will head the tick ct for governor and McLane Hilton for lieutenant governor is now considered al- most settled. MT. Bowron is stanch prohibitionst, while MT. Triton is dyed in-the-wool anti.
 The presence of M. W. Howard. repub- lican candidate for Congress from the Seventh district, will be something en- tirely new. This will be the first time MT. Howard has ever attended state convention of the republican party. He will be an active participant In the bus mess of the convention. Of course Col. P. D. Barker of Mo- bile, national committeeman from Ala bama, and joint referee for President Taft with Chairman Joseph o. Thompson of the state executive committee, will be on hand.
 | There will be no reelection of state chairman or committeeman, as they were elected two years ago for terms of four years. While the anti-administration del- egates may make some effort, they will be in the minority. Chairman Thompson returned last night from his farm at Conner, where he has been recuperating from injuries received in an automobile accident several months ago. He had nothing to say except that he expects a fine convention, the most representative in the history of the party. He states that only five contests have been filed, a smaller number than ever before. MT. Thompson will be perfectly able to preside at the opening of the convention, and take part In the delib- erations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
POINTS OUT NEED OF
 TUBERCULOSIS CAMP
NUMEROUS DONATIONS OF TENTS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE-MGRATH TALKS OF THINGS NEEDED

The preparations for the tuberculosis camp to be established on Red mountain are progressing rapidly, but since 1t is spontaneous movement, 1t will require the assistance of all the people of Bir- mingham. Already six of the 25 tents needed have been donated, and there Is a general desire to help in the work. It must be done immediately. as the need for the camp is very pressing.
 Secretary McGrath has prepared the fol- lowing data for the convenience of those wishing to help
 Mote of things needed to outfit the temporary camp to be established by the Anti-Tuberculosis association of Jeffer- son county, at Red mountain.
 "The association has made great pro- gress in the preliminary work incident to establishing this camp. Tents have been donated by the following;
 Board of lady managers of Hillman hos pital, one tenth.
 Redd Cross association of Birmingham two tents.
 Dr. L. B. Wyman, one tent
 Mrs. Thurston, one dozen pillow slips
 six sheets, one pillow. Dr. Davis, one tent.
 Mrs. Johnson, one range
 Mrs. Morgan, one refrigerator.
 Articles needed are as follows: Tents, cots, mattresses. pillows, chairs, kitchen tables, small stands, bath and hand towels, pillow slips, dish toweling, oil cloth for tables. dishes for dining room and Kitchen, reclining camp chairs; also large refrigerator and large kitchen range, soap, both bath and toilet and groceries of all descriptions will be acceptable. 'In addition to the above 1t will be necessary to install an incinerator for the purpose of consuming all refuse, especial ly sputum cups and napkins used by the patients. This incinerator will cost about sSO, and Is very essential to the carrying out of camp sanitation.
 'It is extremely desirable that this camp be installed with all possible celer- ity, and to that end we are asking con- tributions from any who may feel so inclined; contributions not only h money but in the above-named articles. Some of the things 1t will be necessary to pur chase. such as tents, cots, etc.
 For the benefit of those who may wish to make a donation of any particular article, an arrangement has been made whereby these things may be procured at wholesale rates: Tents with extension fly, $16. 25; cots, s1.75; mattresses, $1.75 pill lows, per dozen, s6.
 'It is estimated that 1t will cost the association $25 to outfit each tent com- plete.
 Tt is to be hoped that many will see their way clear to making a donation to cover cost of at least one tent and an outfit.
 Any information desired regarding diff ferent articles needed can be obtained by calling main 5434, Bell telephone. or ad- dressing the secretary at 2141s North Fist street, city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
LOCAL INTEREST IN
 TERMINAL OPENING
Pennsylvania Station Will Be
 Ready This Month
SOMETHING OF THE WORK
New station in New York Cost Over S22,OOO,OOO and Is Connected With Jersey Mainland By Tunnels
 Under East River

Birmingham is more than ordinarily in- terested in the opening this month of the Pennsylvania railroad station in the heart of New York city. Besides the great caravan of people who journey from this city to New York every year there is an equal number that comes to Birmingham for various reasons within 12-month.
 The most direct interest that Birming- ham has in the opening is the fact that the trains from this city which operate through Pennsylvania connection into New York must provide better and stronger equipment than Is ordinarily used before the trains or cars can be handled by that company. In other words solid steel cars must be operated from Birmingham to New York
 The Pennsylvania station will be opened this month in the very heart Of the largest city in America. The cash paid for this mammoth terminal is perhaps the largest sum ever expended by any transportation company for a depot It Is variously estimated that $2200OO00 has been expended on the terminal. This sum Is equal to Il times the cost of the local terminal
 The construction of the tunnels under the East river to connect New Jersey with the station was under the direction of young engineer-William McAdoo-and the tunnel is admitted to be the most mar vicious piece of engineering work in the world The trains enter New York from New Jersey through twin tubes that have room enough for four tracks. The tun- mel will never be entered by an ordinary locomotive, but all transportation will be
 with electric engines. This Is to relieve the tunnel of all smoke The cars will all be of solid steel The tunnel IS equipped with every known device to pro- mote proper ventilation. The tubes under the river weee bored by the shield method. An iron tube over 23 feet in diameter was driven through mud and sand 70 feet be-
 jacks, compressed air being used to keep out the water. As the shields progressed the rings on the tubes were fitted into place. As the shield bit It's way through rock and gravel and sand it left in its wake the outer rim of the iron tunnel ready for the interior work.
 The walls are built of concrete two feet thick, while the bed for the tracks con- sists of five feet of solid concrete. The station into which trains operate from the tunnel Is situated on Seventh and Eighth avenues and Thirty-frst to Thirty third streets.
 The interior Is. as a matter of course, designed to be the most magnificent In
 the world. The main waiting room is the largest In the world. being 277 by 105 feet. All of the various offices connected with the terminal are located in the building.
 The opening of the station this month
 will probably be attended by some of the most distinguished engineers in the coun- try and by many railroad executives who have watched the work closely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Of the 1000, ,000 Necessary to Build It $750,000 Is Al
 ready in Sight
WILL BE 12 STORIES
 ON PROMINENT CORNER
Offers on Leases Already Made Will Assure Income on Stock of be- tween and Per Cent--Def-
 nite Announcement

Prominent men of Birmingham are get ting together in earnest on the new hotei project As the result of conference held last night 1t appears that sl'oo'"V structure is almost assured.
 It will be 12 stories, will be located on a prominent corner, and it is proposed to make it the handsomest hotel in the south. It will be located on site 1oox14o feet.
 Of the s1.O0O0oo necessary s75o,ooo has been raised, leaving only s250,ooo yet to be subscribed. It is confidently believed this amount will be raised in Birmingham in the next few days. AS the stock will pay per cent 1t is believed there will be no trouble in raising the necessary amount. Practically all arrangements have been made so that as soon as the stock is sub- scribed work on the hotel can begin at once.
 Those interested have already had of fers on leases which will pay all interest on the bonds and yield per cent on the stock The income from the leases all ready in sight provides the maintenance and operation of the building, and the creation of sinking fund to take care of the bonds in addition to the per cent on the stock.
 There is the greatest confidence that the long-cherished hotel project for Birming- ham is about to be realized.
 More definite announcement of the plans is expected in the next few days.
 The promoters hope that the public spirit of Birmingham Is sufficiently great to take care of the additional amount of stock necessary to be raised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
KEEP FURNACES RUNNING Vice President Matthews Talks About Affairs of Alabama Consolidated

Harry S. Matthews, vice president of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron com pany, said yesterday that the rmnor in iron circles that any of the furnaces Of his company were to be blown out was erroneous.
 until the first quarter Of next year., said MT. Matthews. and we feel-that condi- tions are good. While the iron market Is not as promising as we would like to see 1t, at the same time many nice sales have been made and as far as Clifton iron IS concerned we are sold up to next year. Market conditions are expected to improve very quickly after the stocks have been worked into by expected sales.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
S. H. SHAW HERE
southern Railway Official Thinks Ien'
 eral Conditions Are sound

S. H. Shaw, assistant freight uaHic manager for the Southern railway, was in Birmingham yesterday from Washing ton.
 MT. Shaw was formerly stationed III this city and was promoted until he reached his present authoritative post from his beginning in this city.
 q am always very glad to visit Bir- mngham," said MT. Shaw. "but l have not been here before in several months l receive very f1attering accounts or your growth in Washington, and am always glad to hear of 1t. However, l did not expect to see such wonderful progress when I came The growth of Birming- ham since I left here has been really mar yelous and I am very glad to witness it.
 In speaking of business. MT. Shaw said:
 .Our traffic conditions are very good. We have enjoyed fine business this year and from indications we expect that a good showing will be made by the move ments this season. We have no cause to be uneasy, and do not hesitate to state our opinion that conditions are sound"
 Mir Shaw returned to Washington last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
GARBAGE DUMP IS
 CAUSE OF THIS SUIT
EAST LAKE LADY SUES THE CITY FOR $1O,OOO BECAUSE REFUSE IS HOUSE

Alleging that the city of Birmingham has for more than half year maintained dumping ground near her residence at Eighty-first street and North Eighth ave nue, East Lake. and that the foul dors and obnoxious vapors from same" cauaad sickness in her family. Mrs. L. R. Worth ington yesterday filed suit against the city for $10,00O damages. The suit was filed in the circuit court.
 The plaintiff alleges that before the Greater Birmingham merger went into effect, on January 1, 1910, she had not been troubled with the nuisance, but that since the carcasses of dead animals and other filth and garbage" had been con- tinually dumped into pit near her resi- dence, resulting in sickness to the family and the making of the residence a less desirable dwelling place.
 J. M. Kidd ana A. H. Darden, attorneys for the plaintiff. have demanded a jury for the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Theo Poull Gets Contract
 For St. vlncent's Annex

Theodore Poull, the successful bidder for St. Vincents annex, is well-known in Birmingham. For the last "A years he has been actively engaged in the building business in this city and Is practical in every line. He has always been in har- mony with organized labor and always paid the wage scale. The buildings erect ed by Mir Poull can be classed as the finest in the south. namely, the St. Vim cents hospital, which has no equal in the south; the Massey Terrace Court building. the Birmingham High school. the Athletic club, the Lakeview school and Hotel Hillman. He is now erecting M P Messers residence on Highland avenue, which is classed as one of the many beautiful residences on this we'll known avenue; also pr, E. M. Robin sons inf1rmary corner Eleventh avenue and Fifteenth street. which Is finished in Alabama white marble. seramic tile and oak. sfs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Seed Will Not Appoint
 The Senate Committees


 The president pro tenn. of the next senate will be clothed with the power to appoint his committees, a duty which is the most important in connection with the legislation of the new adrninistra- tion.
 And there is every likelihood that that president pro tenn. will be Hugh Nor row, the senator from Jefferson. The efforts to get him into the race all come from new administration sources, and from men who know the lay of the land.
 While Mr Morrow is not a candidate, he is in receptive mood. He is willing to do anything that will enable him to better represent his county and his con- stituents. He stated yesterday, however, that he is not willing to enter any squab- ble for the office. although he would accept it if his friends in the senate thought propert to elect him. He has been urged to run by democrats from all parts of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
GOV. COMER CONFINED
 AT HOME BY ACCIDENT

At the governors home 1t was reported last night that Governor Conner was rest ing comfortably, although he will be con- fined to his home for about 10 days by the injuries received Friday in runaway accident at Abbeville. The old wound caused by his being kicked by a horse some weeks ago was reopened and his other leg injured. It is probable that the governor will be out in about a week, and will be able to take his vacation in Canada as he had planned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
ROW WILL BE PRESIDENT PRO TEM-NOT WILLING TO ENTER SCRAMBLE FOR OFFICE

The committees of the state senate which convenes next January will never be appointed by Lieutenant Governor Wal ter Seed. if present indications do not change. MT. Seed himself has expressed the opinion that he will not be allowed to appoint the committees although he thinks it Is his right
 There are two precedents under the new constitution. Lieutenant Governor Henry B. Gray appointed his own com mttees, but under Lieutenant Governor Cunningham Senator Goldsby, who was president. pro tenn, appointed the com mittees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Bottling Company Branches Out

The announcement Is made that the Arola company, manufacturers of soft drink, has purchased the plant of the Elephant Bottling Works and will oper- ate one of the largest soft drink manu- featuring plants in the state. w. w. Wallace, who is one of the largest stock holders in the enterprise, said that new machinery will be installed at once and every facility employed to make the plant modern in every detail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Frisco Car Accountant Here

J. H. Doggerel, car accountant for the Frisco railroad, was in Birmingham yes- terday. Mir Doggerel was Investigating local conditions. 'The railroads have no car shortage now. but business Is very brisk.' said MT. Doggerel They were little short of cars during the exportation nf coal for the western railroad strike, but since that time we have been running in even proportion" MT Doggerel left yesterday for Jasper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
PERSONAL.

John A. Sparrow will go to Chattanooga this morning on a business trip, return ing Monday night
 MT. George B. Rattermann, the promi- nent Second avenue merchant, leaves to- day for Detroit to attend the Elks con vention. MT. Rattermann, who Is an en- thusiastic Elk, anticipates a big time From Detroit he will visit the eastern carpet mills to purchase his fall mer- chandise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-10
Church of Altruism

The Church of Altruism, which claims to teach practical Christianity, will have as the subject of the sermon today at 10 a. m.: ''The Moral Code" Services are at Cable hall, 1916 Second avenue, and all are cordially invited.