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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-29
He Knew.

Mrs.-Oh, Jack! Dolly told me the most exciting secret, and made me swear never to tell living soul! Mr. We'll. hurry up with 1t. I'm late to the office now.-Cleveland Leader.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-29
And the Parson Passed On.

And what are you here for, my friend?" asked the visiting parson of an inmate of a reformatory.
 "Cause can't get out. thank you. replied the victim.-Ladies' Home Jour. nal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-29
Lots of Company.

Stranger-You must find 1t very lonely on these hills. Shepherd-Lone ly! No, don't. Why. there was man an 'oss passed yesterday, an there's you today.-London Punch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-29

R< <physics react, weaken the
 cause chronic constipations. 5 Regulets operate easily, tone fomach, cure constipation. 25c 4pur druggist for them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-29

The care of the health of the people Is the hrst duty of statesmen.-Dis. ~ae1i
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-29

Greatness is the ability b msst tAa
 unexpected.-etoweu.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-29
DR. c. D. SMITH,

Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist. Calls night or day answered prompt, ly. Office at Alexander Bros. store, corner of Fourth and Pine street. Old phone 529. Residence. 1207W. 9th ave. old phone 109.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-29

To the Voters of the Eleventh Judi Val District:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
THREE ASSAILANTS
 PLACED IN JAIL
BARRIERS FATHER SWEARS OUT WARRANTS FOR ARREST OF SIX MEN ON CHARGE OF ATTACKING HIS SON

Inferior Court Judge I. H. Benners yes- terday issued warrants for the arrest of Richard Wray. alias Dick" Wray, Rich. ard Long, alias "Dickr+ Long, G. w. Smith, W. l.. Fulton and Walter Bennett charging them with comphcity in the ass sault committed on Arlie Barber Thurs- day night. Two warrants were issued for each man wanted, one charging assault and battery and the other carrying cons cealed weapons.
 As soon as executed the warrants were turned over to the sheriff, who had one of his deputies take them in charge.
 The warrants were sworn out by J. J. Barber. father of Arle Barber, whose counsel. z. 1T. Rudulph. held a conference with Solicitor He1in as to the form of the warrants. ta.t,,' .ts Up 10 F o'clock last night warrants had been served on three of the number. Smith, Fulton and Bennett and the three were lodged in the county jail in de- fault of bond. The bond of the men in each case preferred against them was sioo. making s2oo each the total
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
STATEMENT MADE
 BY CARL SEALS
INITIATION MADE BY BARBER IN REGENT SPEECH BEFORE THE POLICE COURT

Police Commissioner Carl H. Seals yes- terday made the following statement:
 q wish to let the people know some- thing of the challenge which Arlie Bar Der issued to me in Judge Feagin's court Thursday, in which he charged that I had letter showing where certain po- licemen in Ensley had received bribes from blind tiger operators.
 '"To start with, he took the undue ad- vantage of issuing challenge when he knew that I was not present to make answer or defend myself, and he knew that any answer that might make would never reach the people that would read of his great sensational speech My of- flee is between his place of business and the recorders court and he could have at least come by my office or telephoned me to be there, thereby extending me tlie same courtesy that was given Mayor E,xum and Chief Bodeker.
 I have not talked with MT. Barber since the early part of last June, or about five months ago. and what told him then with reference to letter was no more than I had told several other people; which, in effect was, that certain citizens of Ensley had reported to me that they believed police officers operat- ing in the Ensley district were taking bribes from the blind tiger men, and, that immediately after receiving this in formation, out of my own pocket, hired a private detective to look into the mat ter and report to me.
 After working seven or eight days he reported to me in writing that he money, but that he had been unable to secure evidence that would convict I then paid him for his work, something like $4O and thanked him for his serv- ices. This ended the matter, as I did not feel that had sufficient evidence to bring the matter before the police com mission or to make 1t public. This is the sum and substance of the whole af- fair, and it took place some five months ago.
 Prom what MT. Barber had to say I had this information at the present (whereas the matter happened some five months ago, and as outlined by me in the above), and that know where graft is going on and am countenancing it. If that was his intention. I brand him here and now as a 'fanatical falsifer,' as believe this the only charitable view for me to take in the matter. He should have told the whole truth in the matter and not attempted to mislead the pub lie. ..sS M o...
 q have always acted and stood for law enforcement and for what believed was for the best interests of the citizens of Birmingham and am willing to stand squarely on my record
 CARL H. SEALS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30


 There will be no mass meeting in Bir- mingham as the result of the Arlie Bar Der incident People all over the city are expressing themselves as perfectly satis- fled with Mayor Exum's efforts to enforce the laws and do not intend to start any further agitation.
 The special committee, headed by P. C. Ratliff, appointed by meeting of Law and Order league members, to visit Mayor Exum, arranged date with MT. Exum to call on him, but later yesterday called up the chief executive and informed him that the committee would not call, that they had read his statement in yesterdays Age-Herald and were well satisfied that The expects to enforce the laws.
 The sentiment in favor of mass meet ing has entirely vanished. Law and Order league leaders are planning a meeting at a later date, and they will meet tomorrow to hear reports from the committee ap- pointed.
 Mayor Exum Is of the opinion that the principal blind tigers which have been so fragrant in their violations are now all closed, and he expects to keep them so. In the meantime the detective force is making swift canvass of the city and in i'll reputed residence sections. Arrests are being made by the dozen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
LECTURE TODAY ON
 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Christian Science will be expounded at the Bijou theatre this afternoon at 8 o clock, when w. D. McCracken, A. M., c. s. B., former first reader of the mother church of Christian Science in Boston, and now a member of the board of lectureship of that institution, will deliver his lecture on Christian Sci ence: A Religion of Progress
 MT McCracken lectures under the aus pices of the First Church of Christ, Sci- enlist of this city, and the public Is invited. It is requested, however. that no children under years of age will be brought, as 1t Is desired to have per- feet silence and attention during the lec- ture. Dr. McCracken's address will be of such a nature as to require perfect attention.
 The distinguished speaker is known as a. man of rare culture and intellect, and his audience will doubtless be large. He has acquired an international reputation as an author, contributing to the import ant magazines of the country and being the writer of number of books He is best known in literature as the author of the History of the Swiss Repub lic," one of the few accepted as authority on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
OUTLOOK FOR IRON
 IS MORE HOPEFUL
CINCINNATI BROKER THINKS IN- QUERIES OF THE PAST FEW DAYS INDICTE AN OPENING OF THE MARKET

That the condition of the pig iron mar of the past few days indicate an open ing of the market, was the opinion ex- pressed here last night by Baiy Hick- man of Hickman Williams & Co.,, who are among the foremost pig iron brok- CTS in the United States.
 MT. Hickman was in Birmingham yes- terday comforting with local pig iron men and producers in reference to the outlook for the winter. He said just be- fore leaving for his home in Cincinna- ti last night that conditions were better during the past few days than in some time Mir. Hickman said:
 Enquiries have been received during the past few days which indicate new condition in the iron trade. The inquiries would lead to the opinion that extensive buying is about to set in which will re- suit in fine business this fall. I do not consider the present quiet period at all unhealthy. The market is simply inac- tive because 1t is preferable that the ac- tive conditions return in conservative manner The market has not been so very fattering during the past few months.
 "The reason for this is very clear The pipe men and foundry interests are all working pretty well and are buying some iron. But the railroads are the heaviest buyers that we have. and when they stop and withdraw from the market result is bound to come which produces inac- tivity. ...s, ..
 "One cannot say positivly what pro duces the railroads failure to buy. Some duces the railroads failure to buy. Some count of the rates being held up and other unlocked for features of their business. But I cannot say. The net result is they are not buying. And as this interest buys heavier than all others their non-participation produces. what we now have in the trade.
 q look for better market now with in short time. The inquiries received indicate better tone, which will surely result in orders of fine tonnage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
GAR SHORTAGE IS
 GREATLY RELIEVED
RAILROADS ARE GETTING CARS BACK FROM THE WEST AND COAL SHIPPERS ARE ABLE TO GET SUF- FICIENT EQUIPMENT

The shortage of railroad cars which has been felt on local railroads for several days was very much improved at the close of business yesterday. It was stated by several coal companies that all neces- sary equipment had been available dur ing the week and little if any time had been rather discouraging. The railroads at the beginning of the season unwise- lv permitted their equipment to go west of the Mississippi river. The roads in that section are handling an extraordi- nary crop and other cargoes This calls for a large number of cars. The rental of foreign cars Is 30 cents per day. Ine roads out west preferred to pay the de- murrage than to return them to their owners. As a natural result the local lines have been losing quite a little tom mage, and receiving only the 30 cents per day toll from western lines.
 The local situation, however, is clarified to a large extent The Louisville and Nashville railroad. which is said to have been a heavy sufferer from the western hold-out. was in fine condition all during the week, while marked improvements were noted during the past three days. The coal companies naturally feel very much relieved.
 The railroads have not caused any loss of business, but it is admitted that quite a few heavy shippers were at their wits end to solve the problem of where the equipment was to come from.
 The shipments of coal and the thrush of holiday goods continue to be very brisk. The recent cold days called for tele- graphic orders for various commodities. which have been held pp pending the ar rival of colder weather. Many extra trains, therefore, are required to handle the increased tonnage. The industrial concerns have been busy this week and have been given every advantage.
 It is expected that as the winter ad- yances the freight tonnage will material ly increase. However, the car shortage is not expected to become as acute in the next few months as it was during the past few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
ROBT. N. BELL WILL
 SERVE ON BENCH
Well Known Lawyer Appointed to Take the Place of Judge Senn,
 Who Is III

Attorney Robert N, Bell, the. we'll known member of the local bar, has been appointed judge pro tenn of the city court to fill the position made temporarily va cant by the illness of Judge Charles A. Senn. Judge Senn has left for a trip of few weeks to the gulf It is stated he is not seriously i'll. but is in need of rest, and it is expected that he will go back on the bench within a month.
 MT. Bell will begin presiding in the third division of the city court tomorrow. His appointment was made, according to law, by the other three judges of the city court-Judge c. c. Nesmith, Judge c. W. Ferguson and Judge H. A. Sharpe.
 Judge Senn is much esteemed in court circles and the hope is expressed on all sides that he will soon recover. Mir. Bell is member of the law firm of Allen & Bell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
AMUSING INCIDENT TOLD OF HOW LIQUOR APPEARED WHEN HE KNOCKED ON THE FLOOR WITH HIS STICK

Eighteen arrests were the result of yes- terday's work of the blind tiger squad. Four arrests were made in Ensley, one in Wylam, one in East Thomas and two in North Birmingham. Several of the arrests made in Birmingham were boot leggers. The officers state that they ar rested man in a soft drink stand that had 10 half pints and one full pint.
 The chief has issued orders for men to be stationed in suspected places in full uniform. He has issued instructions for them to allow no liquor to be sold on the premises, and none to be brought in. If necessary the chief will station man in every place suspected of being a blind tiger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
BURNETT BACK FROM
 TRIP THROUGH NORTH

R. D. Burnett has returned to the city after two weeks pleasure trip to Chi cago, Grand Rapids and Nashville. He is now enjoying the novelty of being a pri- vate citizen once more, and of carrying on his business without Interruption.
 "The story of Birininghams growth is in the minds of every man. woman and child In the country he said ''I found them talking about 1t everywhere, and everyone speaks word of praise for the Magic City. f@
 When they find out you are from Bir- mingham, they look at you again, size you up from top to bottom, and seem to want to know just what part you had in 1t. One swells up with importance imme- diately
 birmingham never has had and never will again have such an advertisement in all her history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
ARRESTS BY
 TIGER SQUAD YESTERDAY

Among the many amusing things that occurred yesterday the following is a sample: An officer walked into a place on First avenue and Eighteenth street suspected of being blind tiger. He began to look around and felt in the ice box. The proprietor of the establish rnent was standing near looking on with a confident air
 Accidentally the officer rapped on the bottom of the ice box with his stick. Im- medlately bottle of whisky made it's ap- pearance through the floor. The officer knocked again and the same thing hap pened. Then he settled down to steady knocking.
 He kept 1t up, and the proprietor stood and looked on with his face growing longer and longer as each bottle made it's appearance. The agony was finally ended as a perspiring negro thrust his head through the door and exclaimed:
 Boss, you sho' must have heap of men. Yves done sold out"
 The officers christened the device the Jumping Jack"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
WHERE IS WHISKYs

What has become of the train load Of whisky which was shipped out of Bir- ningham after the edict went out that blind tigers must close2 !
 The thirsty citizens of Memphis, who have been suffering under an injunction for several days, were on the lookout for it. and hoped to profit by Birmingham s loss, but the following dispatch from Memphis tells the story of that city's disappointment.
 Memphis, October 29.-The train load of whisky alleged to have been shipped from Birmingham, Ala, to this city has not as yet reached here. Officials of the Frisco railroad, over. which it is claimed. the shipment was made. declare they know nothing in regard to the shipment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
E. L. BROWNS VIEWS

Eugene l.. Brown, who was prominent ly connected with the opposition to pro- hibition for Birmingham, when asked yesterday for his views regarding recent developments, said:
 NO good citizen can from any stand point countenance the dsgraceful attack on MT. Barber. Assuming that the facts are as reported, those guilty of this as sault should be severely punished.
 "Personally I have no patience with law violation, neither have l patience with intolerance or fanaticism. We are now in the midst of periodical spasm of one kind of law enforcement. During its continuance, be it long or short, men like MT. Barber and those with whom he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30

came in contact will clash. The one with incorporate speech and theatrical threats, taking it upon himself to publicly de- nounce our officers and fiaunt before the world our shame; the other made possi- ble solely by unwise, unreasonable and unnatural laws boldly defyipg them.
 This condition will continue to harass and humiliate us until the preesnt dras- tic and foolish prohibition laws are re- placed by laws which are susceptible of permanent respect and enforcement. If the conservative prohibitionists and the conservative anti -prohibitionists could eliminate passion and prejudice and to- gether seek for a solution of the question, it could undoubtedly be found.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30

It is expected that the Five Points Methodist church and the Jefferson thea tre will be crowded to their capacities this morning and tonight, when Miss Evangeline Booth, the commander of the Salvation Army in America, will deliver her public addresses.
 The subject for her address at the Five Points church this morning will be 'The Broken Link" and her topic for the even ing address will be "Omnipotence Un- gloved."
 Both addresses will be public, but tick cts have been issued for the evening ad- dress, which will entitle the holders to reserved seats.
 Other well-known officials of the Sal vation Army will speak at various
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
Ben Hur Halloween Party

Gerard Court Mo- 15, Tribe of Ben Hur, will give a Halloween party on Monday night at tre Red Mems hall on First ave- nue. A fine programme has been ar ranged, which will include musical selec- tions, vocal and instrumental. box sup per. a trip to Boston, apple diving and other features. Several short addresses will be made by members of the order. All friends of the tribe are cordially in yited-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
NO ACTION UNLESS
 FORMAL CHARGE IS 1. FILED, SAYS EXUM The Mayor Says Insinuations Against Bodeker Are Not
 Sufficient as Evidence MASS MEETING SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN GIVEN UP Law and Order League Committee Noti- fes the Mayor That Members Are
 Satisfied With Efforts to En-
 force the Law

< .'No charges against Chief of Po- :
 < lice George Bodeker have been filed < ' with me- said Mayor Culpepper < ' Exum last night, "and I will refuse < . to listen to any rumors or intima- < ~- tions. If there are any charges ! . against Chief Bodeker, good gov e-
 ~- ernment and common sense require { < that they be filed with the police 1
 . commission, and unless these peo- I < pie can substantiate their state < < ments with fact, I think good gov- ! ' ernment requires that they keep | <- quiet. < . gro every person who has made { < such intimations to me I have re < < piled that they should get the facts { < and present them in writing to the < . commission. { < "In the meantime Chief Bodeker { < and his force are carrying out my { < orders satisfactorily. The law is 1 . going to be enforced and I intend to { < see that not only the prohibition < ' law. but all others are fairly ad- { < ministered.'' 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30

churches in the city this morning. Brig- Gen. Thomas Stanyon will occupy ths pulpit at the South Highlands Presby- terian church. Major Edwy White win be heard at Wesley chapel on the North Highlands Staff Captain William Craw- ford will speak at the Norwood Methodist. church, and Capt. Theodore Fowler at the Third Presbyterian church. All the officials are members of Miss Booths s staff and are high in the councils of the Salvation Army.
 Miss Booth will be introduced by Gov B. B. Corner at the Jefferson theatre ad- dress tonight. She will leave with her party for New York city tomorrow morn- ing. having completed her tour of the Gulf district. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Scott TnIinferro Terrell

Scott Talaferro Terrell, aged Il months,- the infant son of pr. and Mrs. Charles Clifton Terrell. died yesterday at Il a. m. after an illness of few days. The funeral services will be held from the residence, 212o South Sixteenth avenue at . o'clock this afternoon and interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
George Clark

George Clark, aged AT years. died at Carbon Hill yesterday morning at 11:SO o'clock, and his remains, which have been prepared for burial by Lige Loy, will be sent to Carbon Hill this morning at o'clock. The deceased is survived by two brothers, James and W. A. Clark. and one sister, Mrs. Mary Anne Colson of streator, m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
Given n. Hour in Jail

For failing to show up in court to answer in divorce proceedings against him, Coleman Humphries. a negro, was sentenced to one hour in jail yester- day by Judge Crow in the circuit court. Contempt of court was the charge put against him, and he served his sen tence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
CITY ITEMS

Humane Society Meeting-A meeting of the Birmingham Humane society will be held in the council chamber of the city hall next Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. g
 Christian Science Services-Services are held at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 2o25 South Eleventh avenue, every Sunday morning at II o'clock. Subject of the lesson-sermon this morn ing Is 'Everlasting Punishment" Sun day school at 9:30. The Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at o'clock. To these services the public Is cordially invited. The reading rooms are located in the Brown-Marx build ing, rooms, 7S0-731. Open free to the public every day. except Sunday, 10 to 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
J. H.. Cooper

The remains of J. H. Cooper, aged 55 years, who died at Dora, Ala, yesterday, are at the undertaking parlors of Lige Loy, where preparations for burial are being made. Further instructions have not yet been received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
Verdict for $500 Damages

Verdict for $500 damages was award- ed Mrs. Rosa Moore yesterday in tho circuit court in her suit against the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
Halloween at West End

Vine Street Presbyterian church will give Halloween party Monday night at the residence of Mrs. Hines, 602 Prince ton avenue, West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30

A dose of the Bitters is by far the best remedy you can take for
 Poor
 Appetite, Heartburn, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Costiveness, Colds, Grippe and Malaria.
 A trial to- day will con vince you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30

SHAW. The Undertaken. Phones 2. GREEN Undertaking Go. Phones 1002 LICE JOY, Undertaken. Phones 7ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30
THE WEATHER

Washington, October 29.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi, Fair Sunday and Monday. rising temperature; light to moderate south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-30

The following Is the local report of the United States weather bureau at Bir- mingham for the "A hours ended at