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The Ordway new era., 1910-06-10
The Suhstitution Evil

"Am l really and truly your first
and only love?" queried the dear girl.
NO. answered the truthful drug
clerk. but you are something just as
good"
The Ordway new era., 1910-06-10
La tha Box Office.


All was quiet in the theater ticket
office. Only the noise Of a bull pup
srunching dog biscuits disturbed the
smoky atmosphere. Suddenly the tele-
phone bell rang loud and long.
Bang" went the ticket sellers feet
Of the desk to the floor. He grabbed
The telephone receiver in feverish
haste.
"Hello!" he said.
"Is this the Empire?" a sweet voice
asked.
"Yes. ma'am."
well. do you put on Clothes to.
morrow afternoon?"
The ticket seller gasped.
WELL he blurted out. "if I don't
ri lose my job
The other receiver went up with a
bang. and-after all 1t was only one Of
the many questions that ticket sci.
ler always has to be prepared for
North Adams Transcript.
The Usual Limit.
II suppose" said the cynical bach.
elor to the young bride. that your
husbands love Is fiery hot"
WELL" admitted the bride, "'taint
SO hot that 1t will kindle the morning
fire."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
Engineers Make Trip
 To Chickanaugd Park

With the compliments of the Alabama Great Southern railroad special train of nine ears occupied by members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and their relatives and invited guests made a fine trip to Chattanooga yester- day.
 The special, in charge of Engineer Parker and Conductor Shertridge pulled out of the Terminal station as a second section of No. ?, leaving at o'clock The train reached Chattanooga exactly on time. The train returned to Birming ham last night at Il o'clock as a second No. l. limited train, The cars were decorated with banners and occupied by as jolly bunch of people as ever left this city.
 After reaching Chattanooga the vls- itors to the Mountain City were provided with eonveyances and carried to Chick amauga battle field. They viewed with interest Missionary Ridge, the battle grounds the s500.Oo0 hotel and Fort Ogle- thorpe, which is situated on the gov ernment reservation. The trip was made up the incline to the recently destroyed hotel. from where only a short trip was necessary to view the battle field of the battle of the clouds. The interested people were shown every monument that has been erected in the historic reservation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
ANDREWS MAKES
 INSPECTION TRIP

After inspecting local conditions. of which he expressed his approval, w. 5. Andrews. general superintendent of transportation for the Queen and Cres- cent route, returned yesterday to his headauarters in Cincinnati.
 He was engaged with local officers dur ing his stay here with an inspection or transportation difficulties, and stated prior to leaving that all the mines and in- dustries would be fully taken care of with cars and every assistance would be rendered them in continuous operations
 industrial conditions here believe are very good," said Mr. Andrews.
 ."Fhere is a slight disposition to go slow in many matters by reason of the dull ness characterizing the iron market, but that will be dissipated at no very dis tant date if I am correct in my analysis of the causes of conditions.
 "Our properties, physically, are the best. Our shops are right up to the min ute on repairs and we have plenty of rolling stock on hand to give every in dustrv and mine a fine allotment. The mines on our line are all running smooth ly and indications are that fine condi- tions will prevail durnig the winter. We are having comparatively little trouble with undue conditions south of Birming- ham. Traffic is moving at good rate and the trains have not been delayed to speak of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17

and other interesting points near Chat tanooga. The trip was made by at least 300 delegates.
 The engineers were also carried to Crawfish spring, where drink was pro- cured. This spring forms a creek which supplied the armies with water during the Chickamauga conflict.
 The engineers, their wives, daughters terest at the battle field. Returning they were shown Fort Oglethorpe with it's magnificent white brick buildings and tho pretty dwellings, occupied by the of hcers. The soldiers also drilled while the visitors were about. The daily regi- mental band concert was given.
 The roads through Chickamauga park impressed the visitors very much. They typify the acme of engineering skill in government caretakers.
 This trip was rendered by the Alabama Great Southern as a mark of it's respect to a body of men which Is highly regard ed all over the United States. The en- gineers were accompanied by several officials and every attention was shown them.
 l.. Sevier, general agent, could not at tend on account of pressing engagements here yesterday.
 This was the last feature of a three days session during which a perfect round of courtesies have been shown them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
JURY ID CONSIDER
 TESTIMONY TODAY The Tally Suit Nears Its Final
 Chapter NO LONG ARGUMENTS Unusual Inspection Trip of % Miles Renders Further Testimony Un- necessary-Caruthers Ewing
 Leaves for Home
NO LONG ARGUMENTS

The jury will receive for determination the case of Ben Tally against the Ala bama Western railroad this morning
 When Judge Grubb opens the federal court today Walker Percy, for the de- fense, will make his address before the jury. He will speak about one hour, when Gen. Luke E. Wright, attorney for Ben Tally. will close the case for the plaintiff.
 Arguments are expected to continue un- til about noon when the charge of the court will be delivered. With this for mality the case will be handed over to the F jurors.
 The lawyers in the case have among ] themselves determined to make the argu- ments about as short as possible. It is stated that the personal inspection by the jury of the work performed not only rendered unnecessary the testimony of severarvXitnesses but obviated the neces- sary for any long arguments. The F men have inspected thoroughly the work and they are well informed to the character of It.
 The case has been stubborny fought all during the past week. It has been featured with some unusual incidents. The most noticeable ping the 90-mile trip which was made on a special train to the scene of the construction of the Alabama Western railroad. This trip is said to be without parallel in federal court history.
 Caruthers Ewing. of the attorneys for MT. Tally, and Judge Alpon, another, left for their homes yesterday
 The case is one wherein Mir Tally claims an amount due for work per- formed in constructing a part of the Illinois Central into Birmingham. He is suing for s100, ,00o-but this is only a nominal amount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
WALDROP SUCCEEDS ROCKETT
 AS PROBATE COURT CLERK

ing to begin a month earlier than MT. Blake in order to familarize himself with the work in his new position. When Mr. Blake becomes clerk of the city court Rocket will begin his regular work as chief deputy.
 MT. Rockett is a man who has liter ally risen from the ranks in clerical work at the courthouse and he is being congratulated on all sides for his appoint ment to the city position He began six years ago as a minor deputy clerk in the probate court under Judge Greene and his rise has been steady. A year ago he was appointed by Judge Greene as chief clerk of the probate court, s. M. Blake having resigned that position to prosecute his campaign for election as clerk of the city court. During his year at the window of the probate court MT. Rockett has made hundreds of new friends by his courteous treatment of the many who have business there, and everybody heard with satisfaction Of his promotion to his new position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
Y.M.C.A. BUILDING
 TACKLED TODAY

Block and tackle are ready to begin work this morning on the femoval of the old frame Young Mems Christian as- sociation building to the adjacent lot to give place for the s2oo,Ooo modern build ing which Is to go up in front of the present adequate gymnasium building
 It will require about week to prepare the platform and jack the old building into a position to move it. It will con- tinue in use as an office and reading room, being connected through side en- trance with the gymnasium
 balcony has just been completed over the swimming pool, which will serve as a passage way to the locker room for the present, and later as a visite-s gallary when swimming exhibitions are given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
RnlN eE NrfH SOUTHERN EXPRESS co.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
THRONGS OF PEOPLE CROWD THE STATIONS Those Returning Home Make
 Great Rush RAILROADS WERE BUSY Officials Report Last Week Brought More People to Birmingham Than
 the Big Reunion-Trainsy
 Were Crowded

A general exodus of visitors to Birming- n and fair people began early yester- ay morning and continued until late
 sterday afternoon. The Terminal and
 auisville and Nashville stations were owded every minute of the day with rsons who have been here for the past
 days looking at the State Fair. The
 owds fingered to spend part of Sun ly in Birmingham.
 In addition to fair visitors the outgoing
 owds contained Jovians, engineers. ei,s. The trains operating from this city
 ere filled to the guards.
 The Louisville and Nashville placed five
 xtra cars on all trains leaving Bir-
 lingham yesterday and they were packed siith homegoers.
 The crowds were equally as large at ne Terminal station. The Central Of q sorgia Frisco, Southern and other lines g ere swamped with people home bound.
 The railroads handled the great throngs aamirably, however, and no accident |. en of a minor character was reported ring the day.
 is estimated at the various railroad
 ces that the crowds this week handled ia6h this city have been the largest Tn ,ts history of local entertainments. The conventions here and the fair crowds Vsrs by far greater than the solid mass 9s humanity that was carted into Bir-
 b gham during the reunion.
 The Southern reported that a special train was operated to Montgomery by it's line, and by the Mobile and Ohio from for the fair performers. This latter train carried 1855 people. The bag gage cars were attached to another train. The Southern also handled several extra cars between this city and Anniston on slow trains for persons residing between the two cities
 The Seaboard Air Line carried a large crowd away yesterday to points local to Cedartown, Ga. The entire day was one of rush at the two stations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
GOOD BUSINESS
 IN SEPTEMBER

The report of the Alabama Car Service association, which will probably be made today, will show decided increase in the number of cars handled in the Birmng- ham district over August of 1910, and of the same month in 1909.
 The Report has been in course of compilation for the past several days and will be completed today. The rail roads have made. it is believed, wonder fil gains over the business handled in August September was extraordinarily good for coal movements and freight of other kinds. The companies have op- erated several extra freight trains ragu- largly during the past few weeks to keep pace with the rapidly growing business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
Orpheum-VaudevilIe

The new Orpheum policy is inaugur- ated today. commencing with the mat inee and two night performances. There will be five vaudeville acts, change of motion pictures every day and a number of the seats In the house will be reserved on request. The acts will have as the headliner Harris, Robinson and Boesch, singers and comedians, Wells and Sells, who offer trick aero batic act Howe and Howe, mind read CTS, Dayton, the man with three voices, and Charles webber, the tramp com edian. There is a matinee every aft ernoon at 8 o'clock and two perform ances nightly, at 7:s0 and 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
{ LpYI cRs 5sHECE
 u4 TICKET SALES

The cash and tickets at the Terminal ticket office have been checked by the auditors of the several railroads eA : tering tha. station. They found the sales much larger this year up to the present time than last Every item was carefully gone over and all the accounts found to be accurate.
 The office force and R. w. Lucket, having charge of the ticket sales, were highly complimented by the auditors for their showing.
 The auditors arrived in a group and represented the following railroads:
 The Southern, Alabama Great South ern, Illinois Central, Central of Georgia, Frisco and Seaboard Air Line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17

will R, Rocket. the popular chief clerk of the probate court, resigned that position Saturday and will today take up his duties in the city court office, pre- paratory to assuming the chief deputy clerkship of that office in November when Sam M Blake. clerk and register-elect of the city court, succeeds Dr. John 5. Gilespy, the present incumbent.
 Probate Judge S. E. Greene will have as his chief clerk for the balance of his present term William J. Waldrop, clerk-eIect of the circuit court, who has held a position in the probate court for the last 12 years. MT Waldrop will be sworn in as chief clerk of the probate court today and will have charge of the work in that position until he assumes .his office in the circuit court about the middle of January
 Clerk Rockett will start to work to- day in the city court, his intention be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
RAILROADS PROUD
 OF GOOD SERVICE

The local railroad operators are very much gratified by the remarkable rec ords made in handling the large crowd during the past week.
 Although the crowd has been greater in number than was ever handled into this city in one week before, no accidents have occurred nor has there been any delays to speak of in the operation of the trains.
 This record was made with the compa- nies operating extra trains and the reg ular ones augmented with several addi- tional cars each.
 The trains as a whole have since last Monday reached here on accurate sched- ules While some late trains have been reported at the same time, the tardy ones were delayed at points making con nections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
FREIGHT DERAILMENT
 DELAYS FAST TRAIN

A freight train operated by the Illn- ois Central railroad was derailed yes terday about noon at Adamsville. Sew eral cars loaded left the rails and for some time the main line was tied up by the accident. No one was in jured. The cause of the accident has not been determined.
 The train was inbound with fast freight and was being operated on a fair schedule. The derailment caused e delay to the limited train that leaves here at 1920 o'clock p. m. Traffic conditions were normal yesterday aft ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17

The docket for the third capital week in the criminal court will be started on today in the first division, Judge w. E. Fort presiding A heavy docket of seven murder cases, two highway robbery cases, one of arson and one of another serious charge, is set for this week, and both divisions will possibly have to be called into commission to clear the docket for the first division. Judge Wea- yer will preside this week in the second division, after having held down the first division for three successive weeks.
 Following is the capital docket set for the first division this week:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
A Gentleman From Mississippi,

It is impossible to analyze the ele- ments of success in "A Gentleman from Mississippi" now in its third year. and which comes to the Shubert theatre Tuesday and Wednesday nights with matinee on Wednesday, and it is diff fcult to describe the pleasure it af lords. The principal element of sue cess is the heartiness with which 1t Is presented by the company; laughter is seldom forced and Is never courted by an approach to vulgarity. The players seem to enter completely into the fun of the thing and to enjoy 1t as much as the audience. If 1t be true that good hearty laugh saves man doc tors bill, "A Gentleman from Missfs- sfppi," it is said, will enable every play-goer to add a long list of credits
 a $ medicine accounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
CATHOLIC BAZAAR
 TO OPEN AT NOON

The bazaar for the benefit of St. Paul church will be opened on the ground floor of the First National bank today at noon and will continue all the week. The place will be brilliantly lighted at night and great crowds are expected to attend ev- cry evening.
 Prominent ladies will be In charge of the various booths. feature of the bazar will be the midday lunches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
FAIR CLEARS $1O,OOO
More than s1o,oo0 profit.

More than Ina h of he directors than satisfied pleased with 
 been impossible the financial will be issue
 daylight Working uphill
  looking a a footing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
ANOTHER CIRCUS
 COMES TO TOWN

The Hagenbeck- Wallace shows will come to Birmingham for two perform ances next Thursday afternoon and night. There are many attractions Of fered by the Hagenbeck Wallace peo- ple the chief of which perhaps being the performance of the trained wild animals under the direction of Carl Hagenbeck.
 Every provision is made by the show people to protect the spectators dur ing the performance of the wild ami mals. The ring is enclosed in an inn mense irdr cage from which it would h- s le for the animals to es-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
Timothy O'Leary

The body of Timothy O'Leary. who died of tuberculosis September 3. 1910, at Dem yer, reached here yesterday afternoon, consigned to Mrs. Bessie OLeary, wife of the deceased. whose address is $50 North Eighteenth street. The funeral services will be conducted from the Green tndertakine company's chapel, at 20l1 Fourth avenue. this afternoon, upon the arrival of brother of MT. O'Leary from Atlanta, the interment taking place at Elmwood cemetery. Mir. O'Leary Is sur vived, besides a widow, Mrs. Bessie O'Leary. by two daughters, Mable and Nell. and by cousin, Mrs. Jessie Drum mond. of this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
ADJUSTMENTS
Otis skinner Seat Sale

The advance sale of seats for tth engagement Wednesday night Of Otis Skinner at the Jefferson theatre in his newest play, Your Humble Ser vant," will open at the Jefferson box office at o'clock this morning. Skin ner's engagement should be one of the big events of the season. He stands today in the front rank of American actors and he did not gain this po- sition by any caprice on the part of the public. Mir. Skinner's talents have been put to a severe test in numerous classic and romantic roles demanding the very highest order of talent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
Negro Badly Shot

Thomas Reynolds, colored, who was shot at the Galloway Coal company S plant yesterday morning at o'clock bv another negro, Tom Hudson, was transferred to a local hosiptal by the Shaw Undertaking company soon aft crowds. .
 Both Reynolds and Hudson lived at the same housei where it is said, they were engaged in a quarrel Saturday night As a result of which the Hud- son negro Is said to have settled the difference next morning by hunting up the Reynolds negro, whom he found at bootblacks stand. The shooting followed He fired twice at Reynolds, but only one shot took effect, pene- trating the left side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17

Democratic headquarters are busily pre- pairing for the firing of biz guns at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night. Dodg- Greater Birmingham advertising the fact that Senator J. F. Johnston, Congressman J. Thomas Hefin, Gov Emmet ONeal
 Gov. B. B. Conner and l.. E. Jeffries will make addresses. This will be one of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
BIG DEMOCRATIC RALLY

the most distinguished array of speakers that has appeared before the Birmng- ham public in many d day
 The speaking will begin at O clock to allow Congressman Heflin to catch a train Democratic issues will be the prin- cipal topic of discussion, but no doubt the state republicans will come in for their share of the fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
SEVEN MURDER CASES WILL
 OCCUPY JURIES THIS WEEK

Jennie Jones, Arthur Jones, murder; Luther Banks, murder; c. w. Kelly. carnal knowledge of child ;>>Louis Ab- ercrombe. Jennie Matthews. murder; Anderson Van Ross, Charlie Payne, mur- der; Sam Byrum, murder Lucinda Cook. murder; Columbus McGovern, robbery; Elmore Austin. murder; Judge White, arson; Littleton Allen, robbery.
 The next capital week will be that of October 31, when some of the most im- portant cases investigated by the Sep tember grand jury are set for trial, nota- bly, that of William Nabors, tine Louis-s vile and Nashville fireman indicted for murder and train wreeking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
NcFadtIen's Flats

'McFadden's Flats will be at the 3iiou this week. Old jokes have given way to new ones; old performers are repla ced by younger: old music has died a natural death. There are score or chorus girls; there are 22 principals. who participate in one or more of the vaudeville features that make the show so attractive; there is carload of scenery and electrical effects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
J. R. swean

]. R. Swean, aged 41 years. died yes terday at local infirmary, and his body is being held at Gaudin's Undertaking establishment, pending instructions from relatives of the deceased, who live at Maene. MT. Swean Is survived by a father and mother. two brothers and five sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
Forest Po.tomcc Entered

Mobile, October 16.-Word reached here tonight. that the postofiice at For
 est, Miss, was entered during Satur- day night. Indications are that the burglars were professionals. hole had been drilled through the safe and an explosive inserted. Before the fuse could be lighted. however, it Is believed that the robbers were frightened away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Husshcl Cornell

The body of Husshel Cornell. aged year and 15 days, who died of diphtheria yesterday at 730 a. m.. at Avondale, will be shipped this morning at s:3s o'clock to Clanton. Husshe& Connell was the son of Mir. and Mrs. Husshel Con- nel of Avondale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
Mrs. Th~rese KIoeckler

Mrs. Therese Kloeekler. aged 56 years. died yesterday afternoon at 430 o'clock, in local infirmary. The body of Mrs. Kioeckler who was living with her son in-law. Mr. Wilson, at 1925 Cotton ave nue. West End, will be shipped this afternoon at o'clock to Atlanta, from the Green Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
THE WEATHER

Washington, October 16.-Forecast for Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana: Fair Monday, possibly becoming unset tied Tuesday; northern winds, increas- ing on the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
Mrs. Reyie Gardner

The remains of Mrs. Bevie Gardner. widowed, aged 41 years, who died Sat- urday at S:45 o'clock. at 2200 Seventh ave- nue, north, after five months illness of pellagra. were shipped by Lige Loy to Randolph at 5:15 o'clock yesterday morn ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-17
Johnston VIII Sneak

Tuscumbia October 16-fSpecial, )-Sen- ator Joseph F. Johnston has an appoint ment to address the people of Tuscumbia and Colbert county tomorrow at II o'clock at the courthouse. He will speak on the political issues of the day.