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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
ROBSON SPEAKS ID
 ENSLEY AUDIENCES Congressman Talks on Char acter Building and Missions GUEST OF BARACA GLASS Opera House Is Crowded at Both Speakines - swan-Anthony We'd ding-conditon of Miss Hughes
 Is 1Unimproved.
GUEST OF BARACA CLASS

Two magnificent audiences greeted Capt. opera house yesterday, where he spoke under the auspices of the Baraca class of the Methodist church. The class has been for some months past holding Sun day afternoon meetings for men only, and have had many interesting meetings. The fame of the distinguished speaker at tracted the largest crowds that ever as- sembled at the Ensley opera house, and long before the speaking commenced every seat was occupied.
 At the afternoon session the stage was filled with members of the Baraca class Captain Hobson entered the building he was given an ovation.
 After a prayer and the singing of sev- eral hymns, pr. Simpson In a brief speech introduced Congressman Hobson. He stated he was glad the time had come when men who though engrossed in busi- ness and affairs of the state, were find ing time to take part In the moral and spiritual uplift of the people.
 Captain Hobson took for his theme Character Building" and with but few preliminary remarks launched into his subject. He spoke so earnestly, so logic ally, and so eloquently that not a word that fell from his lips was lost in the large audience present.
 With rare skill the speaker outlined the plans of character building, from laying the foundation of truth to the moral and spiritual development of the mind
 His strong and atrikipp ease and graceful oratory, the excellence of his theme and the masterly manner in which it was expounded, made profound impression on Captain Hobson's hearers. many of whom, at the close of his ad- dress, warmly congratulated him on his effort.
 The night address was to have been at the Methodist church, but the crowd was so large it was found necessary to meet again at the opera house. The ladies were present in large numbers and by the time the speaking was to have com menced every seat was occupied. The aisles and every other space filled until 1t was necessary to stop further crowding into the building and hundreds were turned away.
 Captain Hobson spoke on Missions. [" and In his splendid address showed a thorough knowledge of his subject He related many personal observations in the far east, and pointed out the respon- sibility resting on the American people to carry the living truth to all benight- ed places in the world
 Impressing the vast audience with his logic and sincerity in the cause for which he spoke, with his matchless oratory and skill the speaker held his hearers en- tranced until with a splendid preoration he closed his address.
 At the close the crowd surged around the stage and many were the thanks and compliments extended the distinguished speaker.
 During his brief stay In Ensey Cap tain Hobson was the guest of the Baraca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
PROF. TITSCOMBE
 GIVEN LOVE FEAST
kNNIsToN REJoIcEs OVER RE y PORT THAT WOODSTOCK IRON ' AND STEEL PROPERTIES MAY
 BE PUT IN OPERATION.

Anniston, January Special )-Prof. William Y. Titscombe, chairman of the committee on foreign correspondence of the grand lodge of Alabama Masonry, was rendered mammoth reception here Friday night in the halls of the Anniston lodge, No. AS The occasion was made a banquet and love feast in honor of one who has been characterized as the fore most Mason in the state and one of the most noted in the world.
 It was one of the greatest tributes ever paid an individual in Anniston. The oc- casion was the S3d anniversary of Pro- lessor Titscombe's birth. and the inter esting features of the evening were the presentation by pr. J. W. Stagg of a cake pm which were SS lighted candles, and a bouquet of an equal number of carnations by Dr. J. F. Walker.
 VAnother Mason to be honored on this occasion was D. W. Evans, father Of Mrs. w. A. Darden of this city, who has been a member of the order for 5S years.
 It is reported on good authority that the properties of the Woodstock Iron and Steel company have been acquired by Lynchburg foundry company headed by II. E. McWain, and that the affairs of he company will soon be strengthened out and the. plant put in operation. The woodstock concern has had an up-and- down career for some time past, having gone into bankruptcy several months ago, and operations resumed after the appoint ment of trustee for the creditors and the news that the concern is to be placed on It's feet has caused more or less re- joicing.
 The details of the transaction have not yet been completely arranged, but it is understood that at the last visit of Presi- dent J. M. Barr here with MT. McWain matters seemed to be entirely satisfac- tory to all parties concerned, and there seems little doubt that the deal will go through all right and the property pass out of the hands of the receivers. The expenditure of a considerable sum Of money will be necessary to put the plant , on a basis where 1t can be run on profit for a great length of time The repairs to be made include a new set of blowing engines.
 Young Frank Britton, who was arrested in Birmingham a few days ago on a charge of having murdered his mother, Mrs. Lovie Burge, in Atlanta last May, and who was taken from there to Atlanta for a preliminary hearing. returned to Anniston this morning completely exoner- ated from all blame in the unfortunate occurrence. George Burge. the husband. who has been sentenced to die for the murder, and who has been respited by the governor of Georgia for the third time, will now no doubt stand guilty. The arrest of young Britton was made on an affidavit by J. G. Crowley of Anniston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
TERRIFIC FIGHT
 IN NEW YORK FLAT


 New York. January sO.-somebody slipped thin-bladed knife between the window sash of the home of Moses Goot- man, shrt-waist manufacturers early this morning, turned the catch and sneaked into the kitchen of his fiat. Goodman heard the thief and leaped from his bed. There was terrific struggle in the dark, a report of a revolver and Goodman fell dead, shot through the heart. His son awakened by the scuffle came rushing to his fathers aid just in time to go down with Q bullet through his arm. His sister telephoned for the police, but although the block was soon surrounded, the murderer escaped.
 It was learned later that he had pre- viously burglarized another fiat in the same house and that when he shot Goot- man he must have had s200 worth of stolen jewelry in his possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
cioarette Causes ExpIosion.

Atlanta, Ga, January 30.-The stump of a lighted cigarette carelessly thrown into a pile of loose blasting powder re- suited in the fatal injuring here today of William White, aged 16 years, and Vestile Moss, aged II years. Following the ex- plosion. which set fire to their clothes the boys leaped into a nearby creek and succeeded in extinguishing the flames, but it is not thought that either can re- cover.
 The powder was at the edge of a street, where 1t was placed for the use of the city construction gang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
Thanks for Massachusetts.

Boston, January s0-A cabegram was received from Paris tonight thanking Massachusetts people for the sum of $25,- 900 forwarded Saturday for the relief of the, sufferers in Paris The cablegram reads:
 "Profoundly touched by the admirable generosity which the people of Massachu- setts responded to the appeal of the Bos- ton chamber of commerce. The govern ment of the republic of France addresses you and requests you to express to them It's profound gratitude. Let us shake hands heartily"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
Union Depot Question Up.

Once again the union depot question is up to vex the railroad commission and any others who may have an in- terest in rail lines loading and unload ing in one place. Jasper thought to get the Frisco and the Southern to go in together and build one depot, but with a prospect of courts the industrial as- sociation let up. agreeing to be satisfied with two depots if they wer~ built at once. At the next meeting of the con- mission, whether or not this will be allowed will come up and the outlook now is that if the people agree the com mission will. It has proven no easy job to get a road into a depot it did not want to occupy, and everybody is will ing. in the main, to get out of the con sequent controversy if way is pre- scented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
PAULHAN FLIES IN
 SALT LAKE CITY

Salt Lake City. Utah, January 3O.-Louis Paulhan, the French aviator, made flight of 10 minutes at Agricultural park today. He reached an altitude of 300 feet. 4600 feet above sea level. He made an average speed of 30 miles an hour. Paul. han said that because of the peculiar atmospheric conditions he was unable to reach a higher altitude. The flight was made in a temperature of 35 degrees with a wind of five miles an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
Mrs. Eliza A. McGrady.

Mrs. Eliza A. McGrady, aged 56 years, wife of R. E. McGrady, died yesterday afternoon St o'clock ct the fsmily resi- derce Se22 Avenue H. Funeral arrange ,neut3 will be announced later. The de- ceased is survived by her husband who is an engineer on the Southern railway, and one son, James c. McGrady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
crandson's Fatal Error.

Estherwood, January 3o.--Tosam Leger. 70 years old. was shot and killed by his grandson, aged years, near here today. The latter picked up gun unknown to the grandfather and was toying with 1t when the weapon was accidentally dis charged. The load took effect fin Legers back. and the youth, by the recoil of the weapon, had one of his eyes almost torn from its socket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
Bryan in Peru.

Arequipa. Peru. January S0-Willam Jennings Bryan and family have arrived here and were given a hearty greeting. They will proceed on their trip tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31

class This is his second visit to Ensley. having delivered a lecture here about eight years ago for the benefit of St. Johns Episcopal church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31

A temporary organization was effected at meeting of some of the young men of the city at the courthouse last night, and an address full of good humor and advice was delivered by E. D. Willet. Power was vested in the temporary chair man, s. W. John, to appoint commit tee Of five to draft a set of bylaws to govern the future actions of the club, these bylaws to be acted on at the next meeting, and the following were appoint ed: E. D. Willet, chairman; Arthur We'll born, pr. L. M. Winn, J. M. Slattery and P. F. Wharton. It was at first thought that this new organization would be purely political, and that 1t would CO., operate with the Union club, but it has since been decided that 1t will be purely and simply club of young men which will have for it's aim recognition in all municipal affairs and the betterment of Anniston and themselves generally. It is hoped that a membership of at least 400 young men will be secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31

on an alleged confession by him to a son of MT. Crowley that he instead of Burge had committed the deed.
 At a meeting of the Calhoun county democratic executive committe at the courthouse here Saturday, March B was chosen for the day of the primary in this county, and the majority plan will rule. The meeting was called to order by Sec retary J. H. Edmundson in the absence of the chairman, J. A. Wallis, who has. been out of the city several years. MT. Edmundson was subsequently elected to the chairmanship. c. H. Young was elect ed to fill the vacancy caused by MT. Ed mundson's advancement. Resolutions were adopted recommending the issuance of bonds by the county for road improve ments, and the candidacy of F. L. Black mon for Congress, Judge John Pelham as judge of this judicial circuit and Chan cellor W. w. Whiteside as his own suc- cessor all being indorsed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16
Gems of Wit, Wisdom and Humor
SLIvvERS Ov THOUGHT.
BY HENRY w. SHAW, Josh BiIlings).

am dredful fond ov melody; and q
banjo with a negro hung tew 1t will
knock more sense out ov me in one
night than 1 kan git back in three
weeks.
Ii liz a good plan to kno menny PEG
pie but to let only few kno yu.
l have no more respekt for those
who only cater tn mi imaginashur
than l have for the man who fust in
vented ginger-pop.
never knu a man OF much wisdom
who could sing song well or pla on
a fiddle.
l don't care how much a man talks
IL he will only say 1t In few words.
Rewards deferred make us misera-
BILE; ii liz jist SO with punishments.
When l wuz a boy / had rather be
licked twice than tew De postponed
once.
think it reduces the stummlk axe
tew holler; so think 1t lessons awl
kinds OK anguish, jest az 1t does sin.
by owning it,.
How menny folks do yu suppose
thare IL in this world who are salts
fed with things az far saz they hav
got? Not more than six I'll bet. This
looks rather dusty for the rest ov the
trip.
Thare amt no general rule for hap
piness: a man has tew be measured
for his happiness just az he does for
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16

Mr.. Hands has compiled a chart
showing the places known to have
been struck In the years 1se7-lsoS,
and on the chart he has had to mark
1873 different spots, and to chronicle
damage done to Eli cathedrais'
churches and chapels; 3,l90 other
buildings of various kinds; 226 ricks
and stacks, 1881 trees, and 3s8 other
objects: while 1914 persons have been
killed and l,016 injured, and there
have been 1907 cases In which AMI
mails have been killed. these being
either single creatures or several
killed by one stroke. There have
been as many as 40 sheep struck dead
in a single flock. The monetary loss 10
estimated at $250,000 to 100000 per
annum, but obviously the moral and
intellectual damages are the more
serious.
when q thunderstorm occurs q
stress is thrown on the air, either be-
tween two clouds or between a cloud
and the earth, and when this stress
has reached a pressure OF about half
a gramme weight TO the square inch,
smash goes the ART Is literally
cracked. The line of the fracture Is
Illuminated by the intense heat caus-
ed. rendering the air-pardcles In
caIdescent, and we see this and call
II lightning. This Is all lightning Is;
there Is no bolt and no transference
OF matter from one place TO another.
To speak or write of an object az be-
ing struck by lightning Is calculated
to produce a wrong impression, be-
cause it conveys the idea of q pom
derable object giving blow. 1t Ia
literally ar incorrect term, but We are
forced TO employ 1t because 1t has
been so long in USE"
A very interesting example or the
effect upon lightning OF the presence
OF points Is the Temple OF Solomon.
Josephus tells us that the roof was
ornamented with points covered with
gold the points, probably, were In
tended to prevent birds from settling
and so soiling the roof. But the un-
intended effect was that the temple
was perfectly protected from light
ming, and in a country In which thun-
derstorms are severe and frequent ii
stood unchanged for a thousand
years. When the Roman Emperor
tried to rebuild it, leaving out the
points and the gold, 1t was struck
at once-London Spectator.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16

hiz boots and even then he don't
alwuz git good fit.
II yung man kant find emmy thing
else that he Is At for, like tew see
him carry a gold-headed cane.
| beleav in the final salyashun ov
men, but / want the privilege ov pick
ing the men.
Thare Is just this difference between
a success and a failure-1-4 oy an
inch.
Ii is a great deal easier to beat ma
tur than II is tew equal her-so II is
easier tew bile an egg tew much than
Just enuff.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16
s'T.

The newspapers are beginning to
speak of the colonel as "T. r." We
protest, and move, IL he Is to be called
anything but his own name in full or
1.-The colonel" as he prefers, that he
be referred to simply as ct" Napo-
leon Bonaparte dropped the b." and
had all the tables and bed-linen, win
dow-curtains, chairs and other things
In France marked IN" As a fair
stand-off to the example of the Cor
sican We insist that IT. is the thing.
That Is what "Will' calls him. As
the usher at an asylum said to a visi-
tor who was interested in the condi-
ton OF the unfortunate, 1T" could
say to all lookers-on: You see that
blankety blank fellow over there in
the white house? He thinks he is Ma
poleon Bonapaxte. when everybody
knows l am Napoleon Bonaparte,"--
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16
BY Nan Skaddems.

Deeply disguised, sought employ.
ment in bean mill. On the first girl
l found one rat, three beans, and q
powder pun.
l asked the boss why he tolerated
rats In the place. The rats are a buy
product he said.
said, Hello, Flossie." And she
said. "Howdy, kid, Howareyuh?"
asked her about the three beans. She
said she was taking them home to 1T
tie Willie, who was starving to death
with the mumps!!
Alarmed at these conditions, left
the mill, assumed the disguise Of .
dill pickle smothered in mushrooms,
and sought job az dishwasher In Z
chop suey joint. The conditions there
were simply-!!!
Continued next time.)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16
WHIMS

The city man who was summerine
in the country was lounging at a lit
tie station on an interurban line.
Along came seedy pilgrim walk
ing up the track.
MY friend" said the city man, dc
you expect to hoof IL to the next sta
tion?"
Sure"
How far Is it?'
Bout six miles"
What's the fare from here there?'
Fifteen cents, reckon"
Car coming pretty soon?"
yep"
Well, just to crafty within, sup
pose you let me lend you money
enough to pay your fare to that sta
ton"
FhatH be all right, boss y
Il haven't the change. Here's q
quarter"
Thanks. Now boss" said the seedy
wayfarer, les to crafty within, I'm
goin' to keep on hoofn' 1t. Good-by. >
Chicago Tribune.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16

July 4. Scene, Reno.
Anyway we didn't fall for that dope
bunk. Nearest we got was nervous
disintegration."
Sam Langford and Bob Armstrong,
the Tar brothers, are doubling in brass
In New York, to the tune of Cant
You hear Dem Bones"
The effort to revive ping pong must
stand still until the tennis season
ends. Mercy. Geraldine, how strenu-
ous
Arab Dick and ShiIlaber please send
addressed
New record for seventeen-year-old
hay FLY with two white stockings and
one SPAWN is confidently expected.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16
WOMAN AS A TRAVELLER.

When a woman who Is travelling Ia
assigned to her room In a hotel she
looks up the hotel rules on the door
and carefully reads them. When she
comes to one as follows: mo washing
of clothes permitted in this room, "
she gives a satisfied sigh. Then she
unpacks her trunk. rings for hot
water and within an hour has the mir.
ror covered with handkerchiefs past.
ed there to dry, and has hose, under
wear, waists, ETC., hanging over the
back OF every chair. Then she gets
out her diary and notes In 1t how
much money she has saved. There
are said to be some very historic
places In this town." she notes after
detailing her wash, "but l will not
have time to see them."--Atchison
Globe.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16
From Another Point of View

fellow another
day he gets divorce
YOU are
est IS who is just back from his
be Pisburg
through with an increase in population
Uncle joe
bn he
ready
thing he could
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16

Little four-old-old Georgy was help
YinrY IN Nthc kitchen and was allowed
10 open package of macaroni.
Look. mamma" he shouted. heres
= lot OF holes with sticks around EN-"
<'tt ----------
Mary was taken TO the fair grounds,
x where she say a trotting race. the
/; horses being hitched in the usual two
" heeled salkies
Don't they 40 fast she was asked.
~yea.. said Mary. but II the wagons
, Had four wheels they'd go twice as
The whole family was picking
4 " ~ berries: but Marty, the youngest,
80 not filing his bucket. Two OF
<sfv three berries found their way
~ he mouth instead. His attention
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16
m HOW 1T FEELS TO WORK Ill
STARTLING EXPOSE!

(Note.-Miss Nan Skaddems, dis,
guised as fried onion. has probed
the great work problem to the core,
and has written for the Daily Thing q
startling story OF actual conditions az
beanpicker, dishwasher and stok-
er on q ferryboat. This is the first
spasm.--Editor)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16

Minnesota St paul the other
; " s The sSss:ss .% :. ss:ss.
sosopx lot the cnycts In the psntsnay
that ; the r, rns
But the state found that profit ssss on each convict in
the Irvine works, and there were lot OF them
why set build .prlsonl
as . o sss ns sas ss p..
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Sss e be the 90
n.a out a% @ % wis
's' sas Ss':s.
% jain
AND Is. ' s overtime s ss %
s order ' me
nobody has replied Caroline Bartlett Crane
s.- half night
glorious
4S sss think %ss .ssy ss sssy delight COLOR.
%sy sss sss aass s'' s''''' ALL except
Of
s s .ss sa s %ass lie @
ing
them oN w see it the ssnns lights
@ will not sT s not
is Of guide posts to God
which .nssons
Love lies stricken unto and
TSer 60 s remains priceless things
Of beauty and delight coo 0do
morning hills that like
ing moving
@ e 't the ' Rs
nature the greatest
this she STAGED at her s best +. ~. create,
length-cetainly greater fullness. -NEA
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-16
roman. Ate cnerrie. In Wales.
THE
NOR MING
OPERA.

Among the Roman remains found at
Caersws Is an object Of human inter
est In the shape Of a heap OF cherry
stones which WINS discovered at a
depth of eleven feet. Evidently some
stern soldier. who hadn't pipe to fail
back upon like our more favored
Tommies, had been amusing himself
by eating cherries and throwing the
stones On one side. All trace OF the