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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-07-23

surgcnts, BallinCcr-Pinchot. Cook Peary
and forty-Seven different kinds OF in
vesticauonS the sound OF the voice that
has been smothered 80 long en- tie AZ
rican jungl,S viii bring back feeling
OF mother and home.
Already there is dental CLEAN
across the Atlantic. and fresh snap
and vivacity are IN the air. Teddy Is
coming home, Get the old bass drum
down from tho attic. pull the bunting
from the closet under the stairway
and take out your vocal apparatus and
lust 10 on The Teddy bear is once
more I'm fashion. the big stick Is wav-
Ing in the breeze. and the spear that
knows no brother Is gliStening I'm the
sun. The trust busters march need
no longer Toe played with the soft
pedal Throw back the I'D. stand on
the loud one and come down on all
the keys AT once. Bang! There-tbat's
better! What a relief II is TO do 1t In
the good old way!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-07-23
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Richmond, Va, July 20, 1910.
This is to certify that l have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Chancellor of the Grand
Lodge of Virginia, Knights OF Pyth-
las, n. A., S. A, e, A., A. and A,
($150.0O) One Hundred and Fifty
Dollars in payment Of the death
claim OF Bro. Paul Erwin, who was
a member OF American Lodge. No.
9S. of Richmond, Va.
Signed: A. d. PRICE,
Administrator.
Witnesses:
Isham Norrell,
s. s. Baker, ID. d. G. G.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-07-23
Peppermlnts.

Two tumblers graRulated sugar.
one-half tumbler cold water. Bofl
nine minutes without stirring from
the time 1t begins to boil. Remove
from the fire, add eight drops OF oil OF
peppermint and stir until white and
creamy. Drop quickly on wax paper
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-07-23

art of keeping out of danger until
the psychological moment, then
whaling away and cleaning out the
ring. But as an individual man-to
man scrapper Alec is no great shakes.
He knows that now, but up 10 last
summer he had different ideas. The
downfall of Alec came on river
boat. which was carrying a negro ex-
cursion down the Potomac from
Washington. There was a battle roy
al, and Alec was an easy victor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-07-23
ALLEN WINS HIS FIGHT.

But his dusky audience had not
seen enough fighting. On the boat
was Parson Allen. Recently Allen
had come from Richmond. Va. He
had no regular church, but was an
evangelist with a wallOp in his black
shoulders and arms that had to be
felt to be appreciated. He says and
there is some corroborative evidence
in his favor, that all the money he
earns fighting goes to a negro or
phan asylum out side of Richmond
Alec was asked if. for an extra
$40 purse, he would take a turn with
the parson. The deck of the river
boat was roomy, and Alec. flushed
with his triumph in the battle royal.
20 win which had cost him little ex-
ertion. readily agreed The parson
was led forth.
Now Alec Brown is about feet
Z inches in height. and weighs not
quite $50 pounds. He can hit an aw-
full lick with either hand. The parson
is a shade heavier than Alec. Before
starting to battle with his dusky
brother the parson knelt him down
upon the deck and prayed TO the
Lord for power TO conquer Alec.
Meanwhile Alec looked on and
laughed.
Finishing his devotions, the par
son arose and announced that ne
was ready to begin. No white man
saw that fight. but the negroes say
| il was worth walking miles 90 wit
ness. One OF them, describing it
said:
Them niggers went at one 'nuth
| er Ike couple o. goats. All sorts
O. rules went. and they jes' natcherly
| butted and mauled each other al
over the boat. When they'd land il
! sounded like somebody maulin
rails.
Alec hit the parson, but he
couldn't stop him. The longer they
/ fought the stronger the parson got
He told Alec he was an imp o. Satan
| and that the good Lord had sent
him TO show him the evil o. his
ways.
And. great Gawd. how the parsor
did beat Alec. soon as he saw Alec
was tired he sailed I'm and knocked
( him out SO cold it took half tho
water in the Potomac TO bring him
TO 90
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-07-23

len Colonel Theo-
dore Roosevelt. Tau
nal naturalist. col
lege lecturer an d
first citizen. steams
up New York bay
on June Is ne will
be met by n rccep-
ton committee OF
an the noises that
ever have been and
some others that
are manufactured
Tor the occasion. a
faint suggestion OF
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NATHEN Colonel Theo-

tCopyrisht 1910 by American Press Asso-
citation
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COLORE,D PUGS HAVE DONE
WELL IN THE MINOR CLASS

Johnson Only One 60 Rise TO Pima
Gle of Pugilistic Fame Cans a
Wonderful Fighter-Parson Allen
ITays Before Entering the Ring.
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within the bounds OF sanity when deal
Ing with Roosevelt or with other things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
THE OLD HoMEsTEAD.' ,

As sweet and fragrant as ever age mak- ing it more appealing as it mellows wine, is '"rhe Old Homestead" and it's appear ance at the Jefferson theatre last evening was greeted by the same large and ap- preciative audience which has been at tending each performance of it for the past "A years.
 Edward L. Snader still enacts the role Of Joshua Whitcomb and his jolly laugh and altogether natural self endeared him as ever to his auditors The same cast of splendid characters and double quartet supported MT. Snader. Every one in the company is splendid in their particular roles.
 ''The Old Homestead" Is one of the cleanest plays ever put oR the stage and this has undoubtedly much to do with its long life. Not profane or faintest sug- gestive word is spoken while the fallen woman idea, which forms such part in practically every rural drama. is not even hinted at It has delightful, whole some air about it while the lines of humor are rare and rich.
 A matinee this afternoon and per- formance tonight will conclude the en- gagement here, and prospects point to- ward crowded houses.
 The Bijou presented a lively scene last night, for practically all the boxes were occupied by visiting ladies, and the at tendance in the theatre was large. The ladies accompanying the Chicago Temple of Shriners were the guests at the theatre last night of the local shrine, and they seemingly enjoyed the performance im- mcnsely There is a performance again tonight and matinee this afternoon "Silver Threads is a great attraction for the women and there should be good at tendance at the matinee today. Next week comes "The Cowboy and the Thief" a story of the American plains that Is high-class melodrama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Shriners Take The Town
 And March Over HOtSdndS
MIR. MABEN IS
 RESTING EASILY
PIECE OF BONE TAKEN FROM RIGHT LEG-WILL PROBABLY RE- GAIN COMPLETE USE OF THE CRUSHED ARM

Dr. Davis of the Davis infirmary stated last night that the condition of J. c. Maben, Jr., who was seriously hurt Thursday in an automobile accident near Bessemer, was improved and that the injured man was getting along as well as could be expected. Dr. Davis said that he did not believe MT. Maben would lose the use of his arm, the elbow of which was badly crushed in the accident. pr. Davis said:
 T performed an operation on MT. Ma ben today which he endured very well. A piece of bone had to be taken out of his right leg, which was broken below the knee, and the three broken ribs were set. MT. Maben is very seriously injured, but l feel sure that he will come out of the accident all right and with the use of every part of his body. From the nature of his injuries, however, he will be laid up for a long time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
SEEK PLEDGES
 ON GOOD ROADS

The Jefferson county good roads advo- cates are in earnest about good roads and good roads legislation. It is proposed to see that the state senators and seven members of the legislature from Jefferson county shall be pledged to support a state highway commission, state aid, in accordance with the Overton good roads amendment, and also special good roads legislation in this county.
 The Jefferson County Goods Roads as- sociation's executive committee has been called to meet in the Chamber of Com merce on Tuesday, April 12, at 3 o'clock for the purpose. of discussing the best plans and methods to secure the pledges and to elect men most favorable to good roads legislature Members of the com mittee are urgently requested to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved. were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 $SOo0-A. A. Morris to Iron City Realty company, lots II and 12, block 26, Avondale Land company's survey of Avondale
 s15co-W. c. Kyle to s. D. Blevins, lot 1s, block 3. Reed & Browns survey of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 20, township +, range ? west
 sl5OO-Filippa Cinquemaro to Cerasa Cas- pare, lot 16, block IS, Pratt Land and Improvement company's survey of Pratt City,
 $2O00-G. L. Graham to w. T. Puckette, lot 22, block 6, survey of Kingston.
 $l6O0-George w. Barf1eld to Jefferson Improvement company, the west 4s feet of the east 124 feet of lot 8, block 23, survey of property of James A. Ware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
ADJUSTMENTS
"Thc old Homestead"

Joshua Whitcomb-Edward l.. Snader. Cy Prime-Frederick Maynard. Happy Jack-Fred Clare. Frank Hopkins-Harry R. Webster. ED ,Ganzey-Earl Bedding John Patterson-Ernest Armour. Aunt Matilda-Maggie Brewer. Rickety Ann-Anita l.. Fowler Annie Hopkins-Loretta Mcdonald. Nellie Patterson-Winifred Etheridge. The Old Homestead Quartet Jess Cal kins, Harry R. Webster, Roy Purviance Charles Ingodsby, E. F. Cochran. Ernes Gus Kammerlee, Fred Clare. lss
 ACT II.
 Joshua Whitcomb-Edward L. Snader- Henry Hopkins-Gus Kammerlee. John Patterson-Ernest Armour. Frank HopkinsZHarry R. Webster. Francois Fogarty-Jess Calkins. John Paterson-Ernest Armour. Mrs. Hopkins-Jessie Graham. Annie Hopkins-Loretta Mcdonald. Nellie Patterson-Winifred Etheridge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
CANNON PLEASED
 BY COMPLIMENT

| Ooltewah, Tenn, April s.-Two men were
 killed in an explosion of powder here
 when press No. 1 of the Chattanooga
 Powder company was blown up about 9:3D o'clock this morning. The dead: John Martin, press fireman. Arch Crum, helper.
 The press house was completely demol- ished.
 Fragments of the bodies of the two men were found 400 yards away The windows all over the town were shat tered, but no property damage was re- ported. The damaged building was about 15o yards from the nearest structure. The two were preparing 1000 or 5000 pounds or powder for pressing when, without warning, the explosion occurred. The machinery in the wrecked building was operated by electricity It was a one story frame and metal structure IS by 20 feet
 There was about one and a quarter tons of powder in the press at the time of the accident, and it was being sub jected to immense hydraulic pressure. There was like amount of explosive in the press room awaiting the process of pressing and the entire amount was exploded.
 Wild rumors were circulated at first to the effect that the powder had been set off by an electric current, on the suppo- sition that the machinery of the entire plant is operated by electrical power
 U. F. Higgins, manager of the plant, said this report was impossible 'eThere is no electricity within 200 or 300 feet of these presses" said MT. Higgins land there is no possibility of an electric shock having caused the explosion"
 The plant at Ooltewah is subsidiary of the Dupont Powder Works of Della ware It is known as the Chattanooga Powder company and was absorbed sev- eral years ago by the larger company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
WILL FORCE CITY
 ON SCRIP BASIS  Mayor O'Brien Discusses Need
 For Bond Issue CITY IS FACING A CRISIS City Auditor Prepares Statement to Show Uses to Which S16O,0OO VIII Be Put-The Election Will
 De Held Monday
CITY IS FACING A CRISIS

Should the bond issue fail to carry Monday the city of Birmingham will have to go on the scrip basis. Every school other city employe will have to be paid in paper. which the city will hardly be able to redeem for months to come. Worse than all, this condition would exist for no telling how long, as it would not be possible to hold another bond cleo tion for a year. and this will be the only way in which this condition can be averted."
 This is the way in which Mayor O'Brien spoke yesterday afternoon commenting on the $4O0.0o0 bond issue, which is to be put to vote Monday. 'The suburbs spent all the money they had and the amount derived from their uncollected taxes and licenses wasn't a drop in the bucket compared to the floating debt which they carried he continued. "The actual amount of money required to run the annexed territory from the first of the year until July l amounts to s160,ooo. all of which has to come out of Bir- mingham's treasury.
 If the bond issue is not authorized we will have to default on the payment of interest on the bonds of the annexed towns. They had nothing with which to pay the interest on them and the city has nothing with which it can. Birming- hams bonds are protected because the money for it's interest was set aside be- fore the suburbs were annexed and can't be touched for anything else. But these suburban bonds are Birmingham's now and to default on them means that Bir- mingham is defaulting.
 "Can you imagine what would happen if Birmingham defaulted on the payment of its bonds? It would not only be a death blow to the town but to the whole district.
 "The people of Birmingham must wake up to the seriousness of the situation and what is depending upon the author ization of this issue''
 City Auditor Peterson has prepared statement showing the financial standing of the annexed municipalities. It tells in cold figures just what the situation is.
 It shows that the outstanding notes of the municipalities are $242,s0O. The in- terest on the bonded indebtedness of the municipalities, due on July and January l, is over s5S,000, and the open accounts and overdraftS Of the munlclpantles are over s42.0o0.
 Auditor Peterson gave out an itemized statement of the uses to which the $160,0O0 needed to bear the increased expenses of government by virtue of Greater Bir- mingham will be put, which is as follows:
 Increased expense of operating fire de- partment for year. $4o,oO0.
 Increased cost of the police department for the year, sS2,00o.
 Increased expenses for education for year, s50000.
 Increase expenses of health department by addition of more inspectors for year, s7O0o.
 Increase cost of the street and garbage department. s20,000
 Increase cost of all other departments and the cost of consolidating and audit ing all accounts of greater city s11,ooo.
 Total of increased expenses of depart ments of greater city, $160,ooo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Building Permits Issued

Building permits have been issued as follows from the office of the city build- ing inspector:
 $SOO0-George w. Barfield, one-story, frame residence, 4s01 North Second ave nue, Woodlawn.
 $5000-B. F. Selman, one-story brick building, North Ninth avenue, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets.
 s25O0--T. G. Covell. two-story frame res idence, Thirty-second street and North Eleventh avenue.
 $11O0-Ensley Real Estate and Improve ment company, One-story, frame build ing, Rose street, between Lime and Fir avenues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
H. s. MATTHEWS FORMALLY
 TAKES CHARGE OF OFFICES

H. s. Matthews, who was recently elected vice president of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company, in- stalled himself yesterday in the office quarters of the company on the eighth floor of the First National Bank building. formerly occupied by Guy R. Johnson as vice president and general manager. MT. Matthews is general manager of the Graves Shale Paving Brick company
 whose offices are on the seventh floor of the First National building, but he stated thatehe had arranged to devote a good deal of his time to the Alabama Con solidated. He said that since the office of general manager had been vacated it would not be filled-at least not in the near future. c. P. Ludering, manager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09

in charge of mining and coke opera tions and J. B. Hudson, manager ir charge of blast furnaces, will report tt tho vice president
 R. l.. Williams and Albert H. Carroll of Baltimore, who are in Birmingham for the purpose of inspecting the Ala bama Consolidated properties, spent yes. terday in the field being accompanied by local operating officials. They visited Ironaton, where the company has two blast furnaces, and Gadsden, where it has two furnaces. They also visited An- niston. On returning to Birmingham late last night MT Williams said that his party had covered a good deal of ground during the day and that the trip through the mineral district had been full of in- terest.
 MT. Williams will remain here until next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
REVIVAL MEETING
West End Christian Church Services
 Conducted By Evangelist Dunn

Evangelist G. A. Dunn of Memphis is conducting a revival meeting at the new Christian church in West End, corner South avenue and Owenton street. Evan gelist Dunn is regarded as one of the most scholarly men in evangelical work today and it is stated that anyone whc does not hear him in these meetings has missed a rare treat in oratory Every body Is cordially invited to attend these services. Every evening at 745 Take West End cars and get off at Charles street and go north one block.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Mediation Is FruitIess

Berlin, April S.-The efforts of the min ister of the interior to mediate to prevent the proposed strike in the building trades has been fruitless. The employers today refused a proposal submitted to then, by a conciliation committee composed of employers and workmen and later at a meeting passed a resolution for com plete lockout, beginning April 15. Such lockout would affect at least 350,0Ot men. The trouble had it's origin in the unanimous rejection by the men of a proposed wage tariff which the master builders union had drawn up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
BATHS AND FUNERALS
Miss MabelI Tate WeIssInger

Hiss Mabell Tate Weissinger, g years ! died yesterday at the home of her Tents. Death was due to a complica-
 of diseases which resulted from ere attack of appendicitis. Miss Weis- Ser was a beautiful young girl in the ne of life. She had many friends In Bingham who mourn her death and fwell liked wherever she was konwn.
 be lived with her parents at 1639 |Tenth avenue, south. She is survived her parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. r. Weis- Her. The body will be sent to Selma
 morning at 6 o'clock for interment
 the Lige Loy Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09

Carlos Reese, Jr., A. G. Akans. Hugh L. Simpson. Edgar Collins, c. E. Oliver Walter F. Walters, R. G. 'Peirce, John s Lovejoy Isaac N. Langston, William Mullins. John H. Loveace, John H Linch. A.. w. B. Johnson. T. A. Moross Benjamin E. Harris, Richard Shirely, C. S. Harris, Samuel c. Matthews, M. J Carter, Charles R. Walker. Joseph M Lower, Hugh M Brown, R. F. Chad wick, John W. Pittman. Stephen Alsopp E. l.. Brownlie; affiliated, M. A. Cope land.
 This morning. under the direction of the Arab patrol. the visitors will be shown over Birmingham. At g o'clock this morning the car, leave Third avenue and Nineteenth street for the steel plant Later automobiles rides and other trips will be made. Medinah leaves for New Orleans tonight.
 Tomorrow at 1920 Zamora temple; with Shriners from all parts of Alabama, num- bering 150, will leave on special for New Orleans. Every special which passes through Birmingham, and there will be more than dozen today, will be manned by shriners, from engineer to brakeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 Henry Carl Hacker of Birmingham to Miss Nellie Mae Allen.
 Wallace c. Chambers of Birmingham to Miss Mary George Mariner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09

Atlanta, April S.-Just as he left the car to return home after his days work, William E. Mulkley, aged 60. inspector at d coffin manufacturing plant, was run down and killed last night by Georgia railroad passenger train at the Moore street crossing. He was a veteran of the civil war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
HaIIev,. Comet VisibIe

San Jose, Cal, April s.-Halleys comet was observed through the Lick telescope about daylight this morning, but only the head could be seen as the tail was lost in the bright background of the rising sun. The comet will not be visible to the naked eye for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Mrs. G. A. Blocker

he funeral of Mrs. G. A. Blocker,
 years old, who died Thursday night
 l0:3O o'clock, was held yesterday aft
 bon at the residence. 7414 EIillman ave- East Lake, at o'clock. Interment in Bell View cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Heroic Effort to Save Sister

Atlanta, April S.-Despite the heroic ef- forts of her 7-year-old sister to save her.
 Sallie Williams, years old, was struck by Simsville trolley car at Jones ave- nue and Mangum street last night and crushed to death. The motorman, NJ. A. Daniel, who was placed under arrest, stated that the child ran on the track so suddenly he did not have time to bring his car to standstill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Infant Thomas

De 2-months-old baby of MT. and Mrs. |I. Thomas died yesterday morning at block at the residence, 4s42 First ave East Lake. The body will be sent
 |Millport. Ala, this morning at 4:2O
 Pck by the Woodin Undertaking com F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
CITY ITEMS

services-A. the
 Chapel, North Nine
 tenth street, opposite Seventh ave- |1e, the pastor, Rev. George Eaves' |ill preach at Il a. m. tomorrow, his
 bpic being "More Than These," n
 bmily of the risen life. Bible school 10 a. m. Evening service at the
 |nuse-U theatre at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
Mrs. Lula Murphy

rs. Lula, Murphy, sS years old, died terday morning at her residence, Ill Fnue B. The funeral services will be h Sunday morning at the residence. In fent will be at Union Hill cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
PERSONAL
Killed By Passenger Train

Louis Pizitz has returned from a busi ness trip to New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09

German Luthernn-At the German
 lutheran Zion church, corner Avenue and Nineteenth street. tomorrow,
 |inday school will be at 9:S0 a. m.
 forming services in German at 10:50 a. l.. Rev. G. W. Weidman officiating.
 he evening sermon will be preached l. Rev. Reuter- of New Decatur at 7;SO m., in English. Everybody is cor |ally invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
THE WEATHER

k a ashington, April S.-Weather forecast r Alabama: Partly cloudy Saturday anday fair, variable winds.
 Partly cloudy Saturday ,ssibly local showers; Sunday fair, varia- |e winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09

rhe following is the local report Of the nited States weather bureau at BIT dngham for 24 hours ended at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-09
CumherIand PrcsbyterIan-At th

Cumberland Presbyterian-At the Srst Cumberland Presbyterian church,
 lew J. D. Lewis. pastor, which
 |orships at the Birmingham Seminary Isne1. Fifth avenue. near Eighteenth rect, Sunday school will be at 9:3o Iclock. Preaching services are held at a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The subject
 Ir both morning and evening tomor- ! W is, Spiritual Progress as Taught the Bible."