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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
FIRST DELEGATES TO
 GOOD ROADS MEET

The Farmers Educational and Co., operative Union of Alabama is the first organization to select delegates to at tend the meeting of the Alabama Good Roads association, which will be held in Birmingham, October 12. 13 and IA. The Farmers union represents over 5o,000 farmers In Alabama. At the re- cent meeting a strong resolution in- dorsing good road movements, author ized President W. A. Morris to appoint 50 delegates to attend the annual con- vention of the Alabama Good Roads as- sociation was adopted President Morris writes.
 I take pleasure in sending a partial list of delegates who were selected to attend the meeting of fhe Alabama Good Roads association. l am looking forward to a good number of our peo- pie to be in attendance, and trust that you will be able to accomplish some thing of material benefit in advancing the cause of good roads.
 The following Is a list of the dele gates: ". B. Isley Morgan county, Hartselle; W. M. Glaze, Jefferson, Birs mingham; J. W. Chism, Fayette, Fay cite; J. s. Finelson, Bullock; Pearce Calhoun, Houston; w. D. Iyey, Perry, Marion J. W. Cappa, Henry, Abbey vile: J. D. Carmical, Wilcox; N. B. spradley, St. Clair, Cropewell; w. T. Roberts, Mobile; B. L. Hill, Jackson, Bridgeport; T. C. Key, Chambers, La fayette; P. H. Ligon, Colbert, Hunter; J. H. Brown, Escambia; J. H. Hanna, Cherokee; L. c. Ramsey, Macon; A. E. Morgan, Conecuh; John Schweitzer, Baldwin, Daphne; J. H. Burton, Coosa, Goodwater; T. R. Meadows, Covington; J. J. Sessions, Monroe; J. D. L. Byars, Lawrence; J. A. Taylor, Fillmore; R. P. Waddell Lauderdale; w. R. Benton, Dale; John R. Ballard, Tallapoosa; J. A. Yerby, Tuscaloosa; J. w Cunning ham, Clarke; W. H. Conway, Chiffon, Jemison; R. F. Parker, Pike; J. E. Armstrong, Lamar, Sulligent; Dr. c. w. Brasfield, Marengo; G. T. McElderry, Talladega, Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
VINES RELIEVES MIND
 OF AN AWFUL STRAIN
BY EDWIN TORGERsON

fierce Actually, sir, the heads of scorei of wistful-eyed trout began to bob uI out of the river, and''-
 President Going shook his head mourn fully, and Dr. Loveady silently wiped tho tears from his bedimmed spectacles. 2 "After dinner-and dinner was dream" continued Dr. Vines, with al injured air, "such of us as were ablt went at it. But for some timely spir. itual aid we all would have been over come for it was pathetic to watch those poor trout fighting for the opportunity of the next nibble.
 But the amazing part is yet to be told Finally the bait of all the fishermen ex. cept myself gave out, and the surface of the river near which was stationed was actually swarming with trout. When but two angleworms remained in my pos session the situation began to be alarm. ing. Two big trout who seemed to be the political leaders of the school clambered up on the bank and my worms were in imminent danger
 "Of the rest I remember but little. l am dmly conscious of having taken refuge behind tree some 20 feet from the bank, and there impalng my last worm on my hook. MT. Haigler will tell you the rest.'
 But MT. Haigler fortunately declined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Need for Manual Training School

Need for Manual Training ScnOoi To the Editor of The Age-Hera1d.
 It seems to me that the articles of Mir Skaggs upon education in Alabama are worthy of deep thought by the public.
 Here in Birmingham the need of skilled hands and trained men Is great Shall we always 20 to New England for the tech nical man, to Pittsburg for the we'll. paid artisan?
 The state is full of eboys-poor boys who need these places. The state needs them In these places needs them to H. lustrate what a skilled man can do for himself, the money he can earn, the ex- ample he can set, and an object les son of the value of real education. The street waif, the nameless child of our northern cities can and do work and yet even by night attendance of some insti- ute fit themselves as artisans who earn good pay Yet in all Alabama there is no training school where the poor boy can open wide the door of opportunity to himself The well-to-do will always have the door open.
 A good manual training school and in ~ Jefferson county than 100 courthouses. Yet our sheriff collects enough in fees per annum to maintain such school.
 If Alabama Is to receive the full ben eft of her great resources then her poor boys must be trained to fill her in- dustrial needs. The skilled artisan, rath- CT than the newer and drawer, is needed. Neither Auburn nor Tuscaloosa can reach the boy who must work for bread from his youth. The progress of Germany is due to her industrial training schools. Alabama can learn a lesson from the Ger mans.
 The statistics show that the states edu- catonal progress has been slow, seem- ingy building up her colleges and high schools rather than aiding education where It is needed most. It is time something was done to change this condi- ton. Very respectfully.
 R. E. s. RIvES.
 Birmingham, September ?, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court.
 Louis Love of Gadsden to Miss Dorothy Krowltz.
 James J. Hope of Brighton to Miss Ber- tha Rogers.
 Jeff c. Self of East Lake to Miss Clara F Fromholdt.
 Ernest N. Lotion of Birmingham to Mrs Sadie Low Stephens.
 William T. Hallmark of Lehigh to Miss Beulah McComb.
 Guy F.. Sullengar of Bessemer to Miss Jessie Doyle.
 Nunzio Finocchio of Birmingham to Miss Maggie Digiorgis
 Berlie l.. Self of Trussville to Miss El- len Goodwin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04

Dr.J. B. Vines and J. Ed Haigler of the Board of Revenue burst in upon the deliberations of the remainder of the board last Thursday afternoon with the intelligence that they had been fishing. The quorum of three who had been rep resenting Jefferson county all during the day suavely agreed with Dr. Vines and Mr. Haigler that they had been fish ing.
 The renovated Board of Revenue sat for awhile in awed silence, Dr. Vines as- suming a would-be listless expression on his face while he flicked the Shades mountain mud from his trousers. MT. Haigler kept silence. after his custom, but could not restrain an occasional ex- pectant glance at Dr. Vines.
 At length a newspaper reporter happen ed in, and MT. Vines countenance beam ed with new hope.
 r Whats np?" inquired the newspaper reporter of President Job Going scenting something unusual In the atmosphere.
 Ask pr. Vines," said MT Going, with an awful glance at the lesser blanks.
 Hereupon c. B. Rogers buttonholed the reporter, drew nm OH Into corner, aIu whispered few brief but well-chosen and happy remarks in his ear
 Dr. Vines prepared for the worst and recounted the following:
 ''There were six in the party, including myself and MT. Haigler. and luck was unusually good when we began fishing early this morning. We soon agreed that luck was too good, however, for we caught something like 96 trout within an hour. Becoming alarmed lest we should catch all the fish in the river and should have nothing to do during the afternoon, we desisted.
 "We spent the rest of the morning in ruminating how we should give proof to the world of our feat, but the tempta- ton to return to the game was something
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
Gilbert silent Preceding Trial

One of the first cases to be given con- sideration when the city court grand jury convenes on next Monday afternoon will be that of Leo Gilbert, charged with first degree murder, as a result of his having fatally shot Willie Graham and seriously injuring Lee Graham, her sis ter, while the two girls, pretty employees of local cotton mill, begged for mercy.
 The killing occurred about a month ago. Gilbert was incarcerated in the county jail without bond following a preliminary hearing and he has not been removed from the prison since his confinement. Gilbert gave evidences of an intention to plead temporary insanity before his pre- liminary hearing, but his case was not argued then and it is said that he has been silent since his incarceration In the county jail, thus making his exact plea when the case is called somewhat uncer- tain.
 Lee Graham, who was shot while trying to save her sisters life, has about re- covered from her injuries, and her testi- money will be the feature of the trial when the case is called in the city court, promising to pack the court room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
THE RAILWAY HALL OF FAME
THOMAS E. BROOKS
BY CLYDE N. ENNIS

When, as a struggling railroad agent and correspondent for the Sunday St Louis Globe e-Democrat. years-yes years-ago, where Mr. Brooks used to gaze at passing private cars he made an oath that when he secured an of- flee that no plebes could enter unan- nounced, upon this class he would secure revenge for his inability at that time to cross thresholds of local of nces. Those were days when the pres ent buzz buttons and signals were un- known and the man With the best shoulder pushed into the "sup's" office as he liked.
 Well, he Is here As superintend- net of the South and North Alabama, the Birmingham Mineral, the Alabama 5 Mineral and the Louisville and Nash vile railroad, he has long office and one of those envied private cars, And he Is taking that revenge he used to think long of. For, when one passes into the outer rooms of the superin tendents office, that Is about the limit. For, unless you can convince several Secretaries and one eminently capable and On-lne-JoD cHiSl SioAh lh"N Spu have special business that is as far as you get Those buzz buttons come in here. If the visitor looks good signal Is sent In and another comes back and perhaps you enter the pres ence. By the time you walk down that long, long lane-like office to MT. Brooks your previously reh earsed speech has all flown. From under an electric light, well shaded, he has sized you LTD one side and down the other. As for putting one over on him, there is not a chance, my boy, not a chance. Every day he remembers the time when he watched those officials up in Indiana and every day he stabs one ot those rude persons with that eye of scorn.
 When he gets to be general manager [ feel for those who desire to see him. They have very few chances. They do say that when an officer of the Louisville and Nashville can handle the Birmingham job he is fit to be general manager In other words, Birming- ham is a training ground for general managers. Friend Starks went up from here and will MT. Brooks. When Vice President Evans resigns or is promoted MT Starks will go up and SO will MT. Brooks Then he will have reached that point dreamed of back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
PROGRAMME FOR
 TODAY'S CONCERT

Shows band will render the following programme at Capitol park this after noon beginning at 4:30 o'clock sharp: March, "Sanitol'' CDaniels).
 "The Girl Question'' c. Howard). Blue Danube,'' waltz s(requesD Johann Strauss).
 La Charita,' sacred melody co. Ros- sinD.
 Bits of Popular Hits (Robert Recker) Intermission.
 Sextette from Lucia a. Nesvadba). "The Dollar Princess" Cleo FalD
 (a) Cantabile from Sampson and Dalila" co. Saint-Saens); (My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice.. (b) "Barcarole" from Tales of Hoffman c. Offenbach).
 Wedding of the Winds,' waltz c. T. HalD.
 Barber of Seville" overture (RossinD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
Those Municipal Plants

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Will you allow me space in your paper to comment on the proposed sale of the water and light plants located at North Birmingham? Of course the continued operation of these plants as now equipped, more closely effects the interests of the citizens of old North Birmingham than any other citizens of Greater Birmingham, because North Birmingham and small part of North Haven are the only parts of the greater city served by these plants at present.
 The benefits to the citizens of this ter ritory are because of the fact that they get their water and lights at less price than these who get their water from the Water Work company and those who get their lights from the Birmingham 2aAA-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04

in Indiana.
 Although he Is difficult to corner in his office Mr. Brooks Is one of the most genial persons in the local rail- road world He is fond of q good story, can tell one and among the younger set over on the hill he Is looked up to as an ideal party to look a fter the youngsters on picnic and things like that.
 He is very, very diplomatic on some questions and can murmur No with a asmall aggravating smile In 45 dif- ferent languages. And that NO" Is in large, black letters.
 He, however, has so systematized the local Louisville and Nashville organi- zation that he can tell you at any hour of the day and night where "T. F, and c. gon. No. 7942o' is in the sew eral miles of yards maintained by his company. Whom an accident occurs he goes flying to the scene and his men will He right down in the mud and die for him--if such an extreme Is necessary He Is handling the most difficult divisional job on a great system with consummate ability and there is no joke about that general manager reference.
 On account of his previous work in the newspaper field MT. Brooks is very highly esteemed by the "boV al though to them as with fireman he can slip that No" in with the same smile, smile, smile.
 He is Shriner and a prominent lodge man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
Open Campaign in Fourth

The campaign will be opened in the Fourth congressional district at the coun- ty courthouse at Heflin in Cleburne coun- ty on next Monday, Fred L. Blackmon, candidate for Congress; Sydney J. Bowie, and Judge H. D. McCarty being the speakers as scheduled
 It was decided by the campaign com mttee to open the fight in Cleburne in- stead of Calhoun, MT. Blackmon's home county, on account of the fact that the republicans are considered to be stronger in Cleburne county than in Calhoun. The campaign headquarters are located at Columbiana in Shelby county, with s. P. Kennedy as district chairman. in charge. He will have to do with all the book ing of the speakers and other speeches will be announced soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
To Dedicate Tabernacle

The formal dedication of the W. P. Howell Memorial tabernacle. located at Chosea Springs, near Iron City, east of this place, which was prevented from taking place on account of rain a few weeks ago, will occur on next Saturday, September 10, Rev. George Stoves, pastor of the First Methodist church in this city, being the chief speaker, he having been selected to deliver the dedicatory sermon Following this gathering, a union meet ing of all denominations of the county will begin and last for several days, dur ing which 1t is hoped to have some of the ablest speakers in the district on the platform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04

".I had a doctor for them but he could not help. Then I read of the Cutlcura Remedies. As am chemist, having served my apprenticeship in Germany, Yet was soon taught something better, for after I used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent the first time the children felt very well and did no more scratch ing. Then the eczema became dry and entirely disappeared after about six weeks treatment. This is now moro than two years ago and no sign of tho trouble has returned, therefore l can recommend the Cuticura Remedies without reserve to all people who are suffering with eczema. William Grelek, 74 Douglas St.. Brooklyn, N. Y., Mar. 10, 1910."
 CutcnTa SoaD t25c) C,lticura Ointment 00c) nnd Cuticura. Resolvent 90c) or. cutcuIa .Pllls
 f s@a 'sranqnort sos the wosd .ss o''er rus
 0@-Mailed free s2-pacc book on Skin EurnofA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS
 HAVE GREAT RALLY

The United Commercial Travellers enjoyed a great rally last night at~their hall on Third avenue, with L. F. Valloft of New Orleans, the third highest of ficer in the organization, as guest of honor.
 MT. VaHofts address was the prin- cipal feature, but the initiatory work, and the social session following, were all full of interest and pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
Capital Stock Increased

Certificate of change of name and in crease of capital stock was filed yester- day in the probate court office by the Security Life and Accident Insurance company, providing that the corporation be known hereafter as the Interstate Fire Insurance company The capital stock of the company, according to the certificate, is to be increased from $25 600, the former figure, to $50O,O00. The charter of the company is also amended to pro- vide that the scope of the company s business operations be extended to include the writing of fire insurance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
Ready for Odd Fellows

Arrangements have been completed for the annual convention of the encamp- ment branch of the grand lodge of Ala bama Odd Fellows. which will be held in this city this week, beginning Tuesday. The advance guard of officers, however, will begin to arrive tomorrow and dele gates will be met at all trains by com mitteemen from the Anniston lodges, who will wear badges so as to assist in identi- fieation. About 100 are expected.
 The preliminary work of the convention will be transacted on Monday, although the regular routine work will not begin until Tuesday morning, the sessions be- ing held in Royal Oak lodge room in the Smith building. Eleventh and Noble streets. Mayor J. l.. Wikle will deliver the welcome address, following introduce tory remarks by w. F. Mccartney, grand scribe, of this city. Rev J. H. Dunn will deliver the welcome on behalf of the local encampment and the response will be made by D. J. Deacy, grand patriarch, of Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
Womnn,s Mission Meeting

The Womans Foreign Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet at the church parlors this afternoon at o'clock. AS a feature of the meeting there will be on ex- hibition a box of curios recently re- ceived from China. Mrs Head and Mrs Erhart will be hostesses at the social half hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04

 started first with little red spots which afterwards got bigger until they were the size of five cent pieces. The outside be- came dry and very crusty. The rash on their faces was awful a n d afterwards it ran over the body. too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
DEMOCRATS PLAN
 FOR LANDSLIDE The Calhoun County Executive Committee Holds Meeting READY FOR ODD FELLOWS Annual Encampment to Be Held at An- niston This Week--rhe Cam-
 paign in the Fourth District
 Opens Tomorrow
READY FOR ODD FELLOWS

Anniston, September (special.)-"We as democrats have been battling for the correctness of our position and the right eousness of our cause is being recognized by our old foe, the republican party. To- day thousands of people in the west, the north and the northwest men who have been regarded among the republicans as their recognized leaders and statesmen of the highest order, are now confessing that the democrats are right; they see their foundations crumbling under them and are getting squarely on the demo- cratic platfo m under the guise and name of Insurgents D
 It was with this introduction that Chairman J. Henry Edmondson of the Calhoun county democratic executive committee urged his hearers to get busy and pile up such landslide for the dem- ocratic candidates that the republican organization in this county will be com pletely annihilated.
 The address was delivered at the meet ing of the county committee in the court house in this city Saturday afternoon, which developed into veritable demo- cratic love feast, other addresses being delivered by w. P Acker, Thomas E. Kilby, Fred F. Blackmon, W. w. White- side C. T. Brooks, W. c. Tunstall, L. F. Greer and J. J. Arnold.
 Capt w. L. McCaa was appointed chairman of a central committee. This committee was appointed under the pro- visions of a resolution introduced by L. M. Downing. It is given the power of appointing campaign committee in every beat in the county, and 1t is hoped thereby to secure sufficient majority in the coming general election as will ena- ble this county to secure. an increased representation in the state convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
PUBLIC NOTICE

Our electricians are the best in the world, right from Edi- sons. Barbour Plumbing, Heatin6 and Electric Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
FOR RENT

Half store for rent, heart of best retail trade of city; low rent and long lease to quick trader. Address X-59, care Age Herald,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
Only Line to the East

With electric berth lights and electric lighted observation sleepers. Seaboard leaves 7:00 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-04
CH|LDREN'S ACES
 AWFUL WITH RASH
Ran Over Bodies, Too. Dry and Very Crusty-Used Cuticura and Did No More Scratching. Eczema
 Disappeared in 6 Weeks.
Now More Than Two Years Ago and No Sign of Trouble Has Returned.

My two children suffered from an affection of the face and hands. It
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-10-28
REV. CHARLES STELZLE.

Rev. Charles Stelzle the head Of the
'Phesby terrain labor department, whose
writings for the labor press are IA
miliar to readers of The Wageworker,
is a product Of the New York tenement
district. When boy he stripped
tobacco, sold papers. and did anything
else he could to capture the elusive
nickle. As. a young man he learned
the machinists' trade and became a
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-10-28
BooKBINDERs LOCKED OUT.

There is "a big lockout on in Chicago.
The Chicago. Shipping and Receipt
Book Company have locked out their
employees because they refused to sign
an open shop agreement. The en-
ployes will not 60 back now until they
obtain several concessions from the
company with regard to hours and
wages.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-10-28
A GREAT DEBATE.
And Lincoln Unionists Should Be on
Hand to Hear It.

k1dUu To I10dl ~.
On December the University OF
Nebraska debating squad will meet the
debating squad of the University of
Wisconsin and take the |closed shop
end of the controversy. The Nebraska
boys are working like nailens to
achieve victory and the unionists of
the city ought to be preparing to be
on hand cheer them on.
Whether Nebraska wins or loses the
union movement will have received an
impetus because it means that the stu
dents have been studying up on one
Of the biggest questions of the day.
And that is all that union men ask
that the question be investigated
without prejudice. They are willing to
abide by the results Of a fair inves-
tigation.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-10-28
PHOEBE IS. NOW AT LARGE.

Considerable of interest
Phoebe the carnival girl We should perhaps explain this
connection that Phoebe is not conspicuous person. she
may be identified by the following peculiar
BOW N her hair With that extended descriptions
almost anyone could find Phoebe easily,
does find her will be prize il should he
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-10-28
COMMERCIAL rELEaRAPHERs.

The Commercial Telegraphers are
preparing to reorganize their forces
throughout the country, and Lincoln
being one Of the weak spots will re-
ceive first attention. An organizer will
be in the city at an early date and take
up the work. There is but one mem
Der of the association in good stand
ing in the city today.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-10-28
A Mystery.

We sometimes wonder how people
Who do not drink sassafras tea are
ever able. to find out when spring
comes
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-10-28

finished mechanic and one of his anost
priced personal possessions now is the
Machinists card which he still carries.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1910-10-28

Evil in Neglected Legislation.
In Belgium, where education is not
compulsory. 81 per cent. of the work
ing people over ten years of age can
neither read nor write.