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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
UNROMANTIC ENDING
 TO ROMANTIC AFFIR

Cincinnati, June S-A romantic marri- age which resulted from a chance meet ing at Atlantic City some time ago was dissolved here today in the divorce court of Mrs. Vessela and her husband, the bandmaster. Thomas P. Egan, a million are manufacturer and prominent social ly. is the father of the woman. The cross petition filed by the husband was dis missed by Judge Cushing, who in a state ment from the bench said
 American young women are certainly entitled to better treatment than this young woman received
 The petition of Mrs. Vessela alleged that her musical husband struck, beat and bruised her. and treated her in a cruel and inhuman manner.
 Proof was introduced to show that the alleged cruelty began during the honey moon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
MEETING
 IS HELD AT SELMA Babb Makes Principal Address
 of the Occasion
NEW RAILROAD URGED
Blocton Promises Assistance in Con- structiOn of Road Up Cahaba Valley Into Birmingham District.
 Citizens Enthusiastic

Selma, June S.-(Special.) 1.-The booster meeting, which was held at the Academy of Music tonight was one of the largest attended meetings ever held in Selma. and during the evening considerable enthusi- asm was manifested by the large number present.
 The meeting determined that it was to the interest of Selma to build a railroad from this city to Bessemer up the survey of the old Selma Cahaba valley route. A telegram from residents of Blocton, which was read promised the assistance of the citizens there. Steps toward raising the money necessary and arranging prelimi nary details for the building of this road will be started within the next few days.
 The meeting also determined upon the building of good wharf and warehouse on the river front and resolved itself into booster club for the upbuilding of Sel- ma.
 After stating the object of the meeting, Mir Hooper introduced Mayor V. B. At kins, who made an address of welcome and during which he reiterated the growth of Selma during the past two decades.
 Joseph B. Babb, secretary of the Cham Der of Commerce of Birmingham, was then introduced and made the principal address of the evening. MT. Babb's ad- dress was along general industrial lines, and in which he imparted much valuable information and advice. He was frequent ly interrupted by applause and was hear tily encored at the conclusion.
 J. L. Clay was then called upon and made a patriotic address. Mir. Clay's ad- dress was also received with great ap- plause When the meeting convened and MT. Hooper had been elected chairman, J. B. Ellis moved that a committee of five be appointed to formulate plans for the meeting.
 After the address by MT. Clay this com mittee reported The reporC embraced eight sections and was to the effect that the meeting organize itself for the up- building of Selma and that the name Of the present Commercial and Industrial association be changed to Chamber of Commerce. The officers and directors of the present organization being retained during their present terms and that five new directors be elected. That the money collected and subscribed during the meet ing would be used for the purpose of buy ing manufacturing sites and advancing loans to plants be turned over to this board of directors.
 With adoption of the resolutions the meeting was turned over to the citizens and a number of short talks upon vari- ous industrial lines were then made by prominent business men. In the large au- dience there were great many women who showed as much enthusiasm as did the men. The determination of the meet ing to build the much-talked of railroad from Selma to the Birmingham district met with the approval of all present and within the next few days active steps for the building of this road will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
TRIBUTE IS PAID ID
 LATE 4. 1. M'[EOD
Dallas County Bar Memorial
 izes Deceased Member
WORK ON NEW FACTORY
Plant of Spoke Works Now Under Course of Construction-Appro ing Marriages Announced.
 Social Events

Selma, June S.-(Special )-For the pur-
 pose of paying tributes of love and re-
 spect to the memory of the late Archi-
 bald L. Mcleod, the city court of Selma convened this morning and a solemn ses- sion of the court was held. which was at tended by practically every member of the Dallas County Bar association.
 MT. Mcleod was a leading member of the Dallas County Bar association at the time of his death, last April. He was not only held in high esteem by the law yers of the city. but was loved and re- spected by nearly every resident of sel- ma He had a large acquaintance throughout the state and his death has been bemoaned by all who knew him.
 After the session of the court con- vened this morning words of love and es- teem were spoken of Mir Mcleod by various members of the bar association. Besides the attorneys there were present a, the opening of the court many friends of the deceased citizen, and to many an eye tear sprang as his fellow workers in the legal profession spoke feelingly and eloquently of his deeds during life. Equally as tender and loving was the re- ply of the court, made by Judge J. ". Mabry, who in expressive phrases and words told of the love and respect which the court had always held for the de- ceased.
 Short tributes of love and respect to the of MT. Mcleod were spoken by A. D. Fitts. W. M. Vaughan, Fl. F. Reese, Judge Daniel Partridge, Jr., Judge George H. Craig. J. E. Wilkerson and other mem- oers of the Dallas County Bar associa- ton.
 A committee from the association then offered a set of resolutions. which were adopted and ordered spread upon the minutes of the court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
GOVERNMENT REPORT
 ON THE GRAIN CROPS


 Washington, June 8.-The government crop report today shows the area sown to spring wheat is about 19,742,000 acres, or 1,349,000 acres, or 7.3 per cent, More than sown last year. The condition on June 1 was 92.s as compared with 95.2 on June 1, 1909. and 93 the June 1 10-year average.
 The condition of winter wheat was so. compared with S2.1 on May 1. 1910; s0.7 on June l, 1909 and s1.9 the June 1 10-year average.
 The condition of rye was 9o.6 against 9l.3 on May 1. 1910 s9 6 on June l. 1909, and Ss.9 the June 1 10-year average.
 The area sown to oats is about 34, ,3S0, 900 acres. or 1,176,00O acres (3.5 per cent more than the area sown last year. The con- dition June 1 was 91, compared with Ss.7 last year and Ss.4 the June 1 10-year av- craze.
 The area sown to barley is about 7.057.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Florence City Council Meets

Florence. June S.-(Special. )-Vacancies in the First and Second wards were filled last night by the Florence city council by the election of G. H. Smith and w. E. Sharp as aldermen to suc- ceed James L. Kilburn and W. E. Tenn pie, who have removed from their wards. A second effort to redistrict Florence, re- ducing the number of wards from seven to three and thereby dispensing with eight of the fifteen members of the city council. was made last night and a called meeting of the council will be held soon to dispose of the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
BETTER FEELING IN
 THE IRON MARKET

Cleveland, Ohio, June S-The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 The controversy concerning freight rate advances had chilling effect on the market for a few days, but much bet ter feeling has prevailed since 1t has be- come known that the settlement of the issues involved has been postponed until the passage of the railway bill now pending in Congress. Car orders of the past week made rather encouraging showing Pig iron production for the month of May amounted to 2,374.S02 tons, a loss of 1O2, : S9S tons, compared with April. The aver age daily production for May was 76.607 tons, compared with S2.590 tons in April.
 The buying of pig iron has continued in eastern markets in rather large volume, but price concessions have been freely made and consumers of basic in St. Louis territory purchased about 25,000 tons and an interest at Sharon, Pa., and purchased 1900 tons of Bessemer and malleable. The Westinghouse Air Brake company has purchased 15.oOo tons of foundry and gray forge at about s145o. valley, for No. foundry. On an inquiry for 5000 tons from boiler manufacturer in Barberton, Ohio a quotation of less than $15 valley. for No ? foundry. was made. but the order was not placed.
 Despite the unfavorable view of the business situation professed by some or the railroads over late developments at Washington a fair aggregate of pending car orders was closed last week. The Grand Trunk railroad has ordered 1000 all-steel hopper cars and 1900 steel under frame box cars from the Canadian Car and Foundry company. and 500 steel-frame box cars from the Siliker Car company, another Canadian interest. The Balti- more and Ohio has placed an order for 1000 box cars with the South Baltimore Car and Foundry company, and. the St. Louis and San Francisco has ordered zoo box cars and is figuring upon 300 add' tional cars''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
PAVING CONTRACTS
 AWARDED AT JACKSON

Jackson, Miss. June S-The city council awarded paving contracts tonight as fol- lows: Southern Bitulithic Co.,, Nashville, 12.000 yards at s2.15, Bloom Co.,. Chicago, Il, TOO yards granitoid at sl.9S; McPholon and O'Gara, Birmingham, $500 lards wood block. at s2.05; Copeland and English, Birmingham, coco yards brick at s2. The bitulithic and granitoid contracts are with five years 'guarantee; wood and brick have no guarantee.
 The contracts cover about $500 yards and amount to nearly sS5.O00. Work is to begin as soon as material can be secured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09

most wonderful thing they ever heard of. She has been down with rheumatism for five weeks. has suffered intensely; we tried everything, though nothing we could get did her any good. Many thought she would be a cripple for life. I got bottle of Andes Oil. took it home; my sister and I rubbed her well three times in 12 hours; she got up and walked and Is still walk ing about the house anywhere she wants to go.
 People out our way don't talk about much else but the wonderful cures your medicines are making; that of my mother looked almost like a miracle
 Mrs. George McClean of 2713 Avenue F says: 'I have suffered with stomach trouble and rheumatism for two years. I had pains across the small of my back, extending through my shoulders and arms, and down my lower limbs in the sciatic nerve. took so much strong med icine trying to get well that I almost ruined my stomach. l was allowed to eat nothing scarcely at all; still neither my stomach or rheumatism got well. I am on my fourth bottle of your Great Pre- scription. I eat anything Nwant and d. gest it, too and have not had any symp- toms Of rheumatism now for two weeks. I would not take any amount of money for what Andes Great Prescription has done for me- a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
New Cine to Missing Girl

New York, June s.-An elderly, we'll dressed man with white hair and a white mustache is a new figure in the search which detectives are making for 17-y old E,sth CT Mearson, who disap- peared on Monday while in search of employment Mrs. Thomas Kennedy to- da y notified the Mearson family she saw a girl whom she believes to have been Esther Mearson talking to the old man on One Hundred and Twenty fifth street Monday afternoon. Mrs. Ken nedys story furnishes the only substan- tial clew the detectives taVe found The girl had been studying stsaography and started out to obtain u position
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Italian fin Safe Keeping

Ormond. Fla, June S.-The Italian who was arrested yesterday on suspicion of being the perpetrator of the assault upon aged Miss Fluhart near here Sunday morning was today removed to the county jail at Deland for safe keeping. Feeling continues to run high in the vicinity and he only reason the Italian was not iyIlched last night was because of the un- certainty of Identification. wealthy brother of Miss FluhartNs expected to ar rive here tonight from Dayton, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
MEMBER OF JURY
 GIVEN SENTENCE Revealed Grand Jury Secrets
 In Shreve Case HE ADMITS HIS DEFENSE Crow Is Given Appointment to Ell Out Une1pired Term of the Late Judge Coleman-Erskine Ramsay
 Is Mine Examiner
HE ADMITS HIS DEFENSE

Montgomery June s.-(Special. .)-Thirty days in the Montgomery county jail is the sentence put upon W. H. Cope. resident of Montgomery county, member of the grand fury in the United States court in- vestigating the charges against members of the Shreve family, as a result of charge that he revealed to c. E. Baker, resident of Hurtsboro, secrets of the grand jury room. The sentence was in- ficted by Judge Thomas c. Jones, pre- siding, who allowed the defendant time for an appeal to the court of appeals.
 It appears that Baker sought out Cope, whom he knew, and endeavored to get at what was going on. In the presentment to the court the jury stated its belief that he. on May 2s, just passed, told Cope that Reuben T. Shreve was not guilty and oughtssnot to be indicted. and that he (Baker) might lose remunerative employ ment if he was indicted. It was charged that Cope told Baker thsl an indictment for the said Reuben T. Shreve had been voted on It was also the belief of the grand Jury that the idea of Baker was to corruptly influence the said Cope.
 On being brought into court Cope was asked by the judge with regard to the charges and he did not deny that he had talked to Baker as reported, but stated that he did not know he was doing any harm, and he did not know any better. It was then shown that Cope, on the jury being empanneled was instructed in the duties of the jury, and informed that he must not talk of the things that take place in the jury room. After reciting th&s Cope is a man unfit for the jury longer, the court imposed the sentence, with the oportunity to appeal if he so desires.
 Baker was brought in by deputies and went before Judge Jones in the afternoon. He denied any intent or disposition to do wrong, and asked time to secure counsel. This done, the judge set down Saturday to hear his side and to determine whether or not he will be punished for the of- fense charged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
EnsIey Personals

Mrs. G. M D. Ray of Huntsville is wis., fling Mrs. E. T. Ray on Jefferson avenue.
 Mrs. s. H. Pope and family of Good water are visiting friends and relatives in the city.
 A childrens service will be held next Sunday morning at the Cumberland Pres byterian church at Il o'clock. song service and other exercises will be given.
 Dr. and Mrs. w. J. Clark of Russell vflle are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Nat. c Clark on Ensley Highlands.
 The w. T. c. U. will hold their regular meeting at the library Thursday after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Daughters of Confederacy

Stonewau chapter. United Daughters of the Confectionery, met in regular session yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M M- Johnson, on Avenue c, Mrs. E. T. Fields presiding. Reports showed that a great amount of work was being accom- plished, and much enthusiasm was mani Tested at this meeting. After the business session the hostess served refreshments In her usual gracious manner The chap ter adjourned to meet with Mrs. E. T. Fields July ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Mrs Wilkinson Entertains

This morning at 11:90 o'clock Mrs. Ed gar Wilkinson delightfully."- entertained a bevy of young girls at a sewing party in honor of Miss Mary Milhous. Potted ferns and palms and profuson of gor- geous peoples and sweet peas formed the decorations for the spacious living room. where the guests were received. On their arrival the guests were served refresh ing fruit punch from a table tastefully decorated with ferns and nasturtiums and gracefully presided over by the gracious hostess. Iced tea and sandwiches and heaven candy were also enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
NeuS of Ensley

The following announcement will prove of much interest to the many friends of the contracting parties in Ensley and vii cinity: MT. and Mrs. Joseph C. Demont announce the engagement of their daugh ter, Esther Florence, to Mir Charles Ste phen Ramsay the wedding to be solem- nized the latter part of June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
St. Marraret,s Guild Holds Meeting

At the meeting of St. Margarets guild Of St Johns Episcopal church, held yes terday at the home of Mrs. M. H. Me- Dowell on Avenue F, 1t was decided to hold the annual Sunday school picnic next Tuesday at Avondsle park. A spe- cial car will be provided which will leave the corner of Avenue E and Nineteenth street at s:3o o'clock and go through to the park A special committee from the guild has the affair in charge and its success is assured.
 The next meeting of the guild will be with Mrs. John Morrison on Ensley High lands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Approaching Marriages

Invitations to the marriage of two pop ular young Selma couples are being re- ceived by the numerous friends of both. The invitations read as follows:
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Sebastian Cloud request the honor of your presence at the IT arriage of their daughter, Nathalie, to MT. William Orr Stoddard,. on the after noon of Tuesday, June 14, at o'clock, All Pettus avenue, Selma. Ala
 MT. and Mrs. William Robert Wood invite you to be present at the First Baptist church. Selma, Ala, on the after noon of Wednesday, June 9. at the hour Of 3. to witness the marriage of their daughter, Jennie Mae, and MT. William Needham Sollie."
 Both of the young couples are very pop uiar in this city and will receive in ad- vance the hearty congratulations of their large circle of friends and acquaintances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Gomez sirns Amnesty Bill

Havana. June S.-Presidebt Gomez to- day signed the bill amending tie ann nesty act of 1909 and through which a large number of offenders. including fenced to terms of Imprisonment of less than eight years, or are awaiting trial, are released. Those benefiting by ths amnesty include Lincoln De Zayas, who has been held under indictment on charges growing out of his conduct in office as acting secretary of public in- struction since the period of American intervention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Miss JeTries Entertains

Miss Mary Parke London of Birming- ham was honoree this afternoon at a beautiful card party rendered her by Miss Josephine Jeffries at her spacious home on Alabama street. Euchre was the game played during the afternoon and was en- joyed at five tables arranged in the dou- be parlors, where handsome potted plants and bright cut flowers formed the effect i've decorations. The punch table was placed in the library and was decidedly attractive in a Japanese plan. Presiding were Miss Virginia Jeffries and Miss Sa- rah Axford. The honoree was presented with dainty fan, and second prize was g. pair of silk hose Following the games delicious ice cream and cakes were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
HundIey Makes Trip in Auto

Huntsville, June S.-(Special. .)-Oscar R. Hundley. former judge of the federal court of this district, arrived here yester- day from Birmingham, having driven through with Mrs. Hundley and their daughter in an automobile. Judge Hund- ley will leave Saturday for Marietta Ohio, to deliver an address at the Mariet- ta college, when President Taft visits there. June 15 and will go from there to New York to attend the Roosevelt re- ception
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Queer Money Being Passed

Mobile, June S-(Special. .)-Judglng from complaints received from several mer- chants of the city a person or persons have been circulating bogus silver dollar pieces in Mobile. The dollar is of the coinage of 19oo and the die that impressed the head on one side of the coin was not perfect. Held under a strong light the coin shows an off color. The coin has an almost natural ring. The United States marshal's force is working on the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09

GOO acres. or 10000 acresa(O.D more than the area sown last year. The condition was 89.6, compared with 90.8 last year and 9o.5 the June 1 10-year average.
 The report shows condition for import ant winter wheat states as follows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Presidencx Goe. Begging

Cleveland, Tenn, June S.-Dr. Charles .. Weaver who was yesterday elected presi- dent of Emory and Henry college, and recently elected vice president of Centen- ary Female college here, will not be re-, leased by the trustees of Centenary. A meeting of the board was held at noon today and by unanimous vote It was de- cded to refuse to release pr. Weaver. This action leaves the presidency Of Elm ory and Henry college still open
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
s211 for Church Building Fund

The May committee of the Home Mis- sion society of the Ensley Methodist church turned over the building fund of the new chufch the sum of s211. the pro- ceeds of various entertainments given during the month of May. The committee was Mrs. T. F. West, chairman; Mrs Lucy White, Mrs. J. J. Walker, Mrs. c. s. Moseley, Mrs. w. w. McTyiere. Mrs N B. Gay, Mrs. E. T. Fields and Mrs. w. E Brush,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Work on spoke Factory

Preparatory work upon the building and erection of the plant of the Selma spoke factory, in the southeastern part of the city was started this morning. The plant is a branch of the Breeze Manufacturing company of Portsmouth, Ohio. and will make the hardwood parts of automobiles. The work of erecting the buildings and the equipping them with machinery will be completed in about 50 days, and when in operation the plant will employ about 3l skilled workmen, who will be brought to Selma from Portsmouth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Society Leader Arrested

Boston, June S.--Mrs. Glendower Evans. well-known society leader ardent suf- fragist and socialist advocate. was ar rested for picketing today at a labor con troversy in South Boston. Miss Mabel Gillespie, secretary of the Woman's Trade Union league, was also taken into cus- tody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
onpo.ition to Crumpacker

Hammond, Ind, June s.--The demo : crats of the Tenth congressional district of Indiana, in convention here, nomi- mated John B. Peterson of Crown Point to oppose Representative Edgar Dean Crumpacker, republican,, who is seeking Z election to his seventh term in Con. gress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Ten-Year
Woe for Train wreckers

Baton Rouge, La, June 8.--In the Louisiana assembly the senate today pa assed the Oglesby bill, which demands capital punishment for persons convict ed of wrecking or attempting to wreck a train. During the last two sessions several trains carrying members of tie assembly have been wrecked on their way to Baton Rouge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
Notice
Office New Orleans Railway Light

Co.,, 317 Baronne Street.
 New Orleans, La, June 2, 1910. Sealed bids will be received up to 12 o'clock, noon, Saturday, June IS. 1910, for furnishing one years supply of coke to this company as per specified tions now on file in the office, No. 317 Baronne street, copies of which may be obtained on application.
 All bids must be addressed to MT. Hugh McCloskey, President.
 JOSEPH H.. DeGRANGE,
 Vice Pvesident and Secretary
 64-6-7-9-l1-13-14-16-16-17
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
crow Receives Appointment

E. c. Crow, nominee for judge of the Tenth circuit, was today named judge for the balance of the term of the Fate A. A. Coleman, who died few days ago. Judge Crow would have come in at the beginning of next year at any rate, having been nominated for the place.
 Erskine Ramsey of Birmingham was to- day named a mine examiner to succeed James F. Beattie. MT. Ramsay is one of the largest captains of industry in the Birmingham district. or 'the state, for that matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-06-09
JeweIer. in scssiop

Cincinnati. June S-The National Whole sale Jewellers association met for three days convention here today. About 15O delegates from all sections of the country were present.