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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Incident About Captain Ward
the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I regret to learn through the papers of the death of my dear old comrade, Capt. W. c. Ward wish to relate a little incident that occurred at the battle of Manassas, now nearly 49 years ago. Cap tain Ward and I were members of the Marion Light infantry, Company G, Fourth Alabama infantry, Captain Porter King. In going into that memorable bat tie Captain Ward and were crossing rail fence at the same time. He fell of of the fence and for some reason blamed me for the accident. We came near hay ing a personal difficulty, but fortunately did not come to blows. We went into the battle and I was desperately wound ed and reported among the killed. We did not meet again for more than 43 years called at his office in Birmingham, and notwithstanding the many years that had elapsed we recognized each other He put his arms around me in a most af- fectionate manner and almost the first thing he said was: "Jim, do you remem- Der the quarrel we had as we went into the battle?'' I told him I did. He said: T am so glad. Jim, to meet you again and tell you how sorry was for speaking cross to you" He said that so many. many times he had thought of the quar- rel and had regretted it so much he want ed me to forgive him. I told him that I had never since that day had an unkind thought of him. Since our meeting we have been peculiarly drawn to each other. Peaco to his ashes. May his God whom he had served so long and well comfort his bereaved family. I am reminded in his death
 That one by one we are passing away
 And those that are left are old and gray.
 But true to duty as in days of yore,
 Will close up the ranks though our hearts be sore
 Yes, one by one, our ranks grow thin,
 As the reaper death gathers them in. l And as we meet, there are fewer each ! year,
 When the roll Is called to answer here.
 Very respectfully,
 JAMES R. GROVE.
 Sheffield. July IA, 1s10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17

main 1ounging room. modelled somewhat like the Country club cafe in Birmingham. A sun porch for breakfast parties will be one of the added features of the pro- posed club. Every feature of the club will be arranged to make the place thor oughly delightful for the members and especially attractive to automobilists from Birmingham, who will be asked to make the West Lake club an objective point from Birmingham in morning and after noon drives.
 The United States government has placed practically every known fish that can live in water of this section in West Lake. The result is that the local Nim- rods who become members of the club will have the advantages of this sport. The lake will also be bordered near the club with private bathhouses and swim ming parties will be made a summer fea- ture for the members.
 The financial arrangements have been made and the membership list has been practically filled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
GRAY RETURNS
 FROM GEORGIA

Lieut.. Gov. Henry B. Gray returned to Birmingham last night from Cal houn, Ga, where he has been visit ing his mother for several days MT. Gray intended to remain in Calhoun some days longer but 1t Is generally understood that he will be acting gov ernor next month, and he wished to be in touch with affairs from this time until the governor leaves for Canada.
 Lieutenant Governor Gray will be acting for about one month, according to present plans or during the ab- sence of Gov. B. B. Conner from the state.
 MT. Cray while. acting chief exec utive, will be in Montgomery every day, but will probably return to Biz mingha am every Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17

The West Lake Country Automobile club will be incorporated under the laws of Alabama tomorrow If the plans started yesterday by the attorneys for the com pany have progressed sufficiently.
 The announcement was made last night by MT. Van Trump of Bessemer that the club will start constructing the bun galow clubhouse next week, if everything works out we'll and that the club will be pushed to a rapid completion.
 The drawings which have been made by the architects are for cozy bungalow clubhouse, overlooking West Lake, near Bessemer, from nearby eminence. which forms an ideal location. Just below the clubhouse site the lake stretches out al- most as large as the area covered by East Lake. The club will have an im- mense front veranda and every modern convenience for those who love outdoor life. The cafe will be adjacent to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
Insanity Tn County
 Shows Rapid Increase

total of 12. The number of cases recorded has steadily increased with each month since January, and-the year bids fair to show a total which will far exceed the figures of any preceding years. It is also noted that the number of cases of in- sanity among negroes is increasing, as many negro patients having been commit ted to the hospital at Mount Vernon dur ing the six months of 1910 as have been In any entire year preceding.
 The records at the courthouse show a total of AS commitments during the pres- ent term of office of Probate Judge Greene, which began January 1, 1905. The years of 1905. 1906 1907, 1908 and 1909 aver age 79 commitments each but the 1gfU fig ures will go comparatively far beyond this, as shown by the record accumulat- ing.
 It is thought that the phenomenal weather conditions which have prevailed throughout the year have had much to dc with making 1910 banner year for the demented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17

Due to the near approach of Halley's comet or some other strong influence, Jefferson county is this year establishing a record for cases of insanity. as shown by the large number of certificates filed at the office of Probate Judge s. D.. Greene, committing patients to the state asylum at Tuscaloosa and the insane asylum for negroes at Mount Vernon.
 During the six months since January 1, 1910, 53 cases of insanity have been re- corded, which indicates that the total number of commitments to the asylums for the whole year will exceed a hundred.
 In contrast to this figure, the year of 1909 produced only 7s insane. while the four preceding years are credited with even smaller totals.
 Eight patients have been committed to the two asylums during the past IS days of this month alone, while June offered a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17

The crop conditions of the south, es- pecially as to corn. have not been so nattering at any time since the civil war as they are now, according to re- ports which have been compiled by the government aRd issued to the Southern Railway company for it's information.
 The report states further that the di- versifcation of the crops this year II continued means a revolution of farming in the south which will react to the good of the country in general.
 About 2s,277.OOo acres of land are planted in corn this year, as against 24,742,o0 in 1909 and 23,5O1 900 in 1908.
 Inasmuch as the Southern railway Is very much interested in the crop condi- tions the company has reports from many sections The information has it that Mississippi leads the country in the out look with crop relatively higher and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
REPORTS SHOW CROPS TO BE
 MOST FLATTERING IN YEARS

better than in the past 10 years. Ala bama is second. while Arkansas is third
 The entire situation is very much bet ter than has been generally understood especially since the rains of the past three or four weeks, which have been al- most constant.
 The Farmers union officers have infor- nation that some lowlands are swamped pretty badly, but that If the clear wealth CT of the past three days continues the average production will be better than in the past. It is feared. however, that the entry of reasonable weather will not be followed by rains after ths crop has been plowed If this proves to be the case farmers will not make the crop which now seems to be in a good shape to be bumper.
 In Arkansas. Mississippi and the lower part of this state reports are to the ef- feet that the showing will be very good provided the rains cease. thus Allowing blowing to be followed by field work and more rains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
EMPLOYES GIVEN
 ANNUAL OUTING

The employees of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb had their annual outing at East Lake yesterday and about 400 were out during the afternoon. There was much larger crowd during the evening. There was dancing in the pavilion both after noon and evening. and the visitors made merry around the picnic board and the various amusement devices offered at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
EAST LAKE TO HAVE
 FIREWORKS DISPLAY

Beginning next week East Lake will have big fireworks display one night week during the summer. The night has not been definitely decided upon,. but it will probably be Thursday of each week. One of the best known fireworks experts in the country has been engaged to come here and take charge of the displays dur ing the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
Trustee to Attend stock Sale

w. s. Lowell, trustee of the bankrupt firm of Knight-Yapcey & Co. was yester- day given permission by Judge w. I. Grubb, to be at sale to be held by w. J. & H. J. Milner on stocks to be of fered for sale. The trustee will bid on stocks of the Decatur Compress company and the Warrant Warehouse company, which will be offered at a public auction. It Is believed that the trustee can better conserve the value of the stocks by bid ding them in and retaining them than by some one not interested to se- cure them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
Services at st. Andrew.

The programme for services at St. An- drews' church today will be as follows: Holy communion, a. m.; morning prayer and sermon, Il o'clock; evening prayer and sermon, 8 D. m. Rev. w. G. Clark of Eutaw will preach in the absence of Dr. DeOvies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17

The railroad people are inclined to be very optimistic over the car service thus far in this year and believe the crop movement with the regular return of iron business will boom the number of cars handled during the remainder of the year. The report for the month of July will show a decrease from June. 1t is expected, but after tho July report increases will be shawn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
Church of AItruisn

At the regular service of the Church of Altruism at 10 a. m. today the subject of the sermon will be. Christian Science" All are welcome. Cable hall, lsie Second avenuA M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
Drake File. Expen.c Account

James R. Drake, candidate for the office of police commissioner in the late Bir- mingham city primary, yesterday filed his account of campaign expenses in the office of the probate court. Drake puts his ex- penses at S62.34
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
Christian Science Church-services

at First Church of Christ, Scientist, on South Eleventh avenue, near Highland Circle, Sunday morning at II o'clock. Subject of the lesson sermon this morn ing will be Life" The Wednes- day evening testimonial meeting is at 8 o'clock. The reading rooms of the church are in the Brown Marx build- ing, rooms T30-731, and are open daily
 except Sunday from 10 a. m to D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
CITY ITEMS

Colonel O'NenI in City--Col. Emnet O'Neal, democratic nominee for gov ernor of Alabama, reached Birmingham from Montgomery on a late train last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
PLANS FOR NEW
 FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL

The formal prospectus for the new $1, 100000 Fifth avenue hotel was made public yesterday and is as follows: "The Fifth Avenue Construction com pany will be organized under the laws of the state of Alabama, for the purpose of acquiring the lot on the southeast cor ner of Fifth avenue and Twentieth street, in the city of Birmingham, Ala, known as the Jordan corner, fronting 100 feet on Fifth avenue and 140 feet on Twen- tieth street, running back to an alley, and erecting thereon a modern fire-proof hotel, 12 to IA stories in height, to contain about 300 rooms, and to be known as ''The Fifth Avenue hotel''
 Cost
 Careful estimates show that 1t will be necessary to raise $900,000 for the purchase of the lot and the construction of the hotel building. exclusive of furnishings. The cost of construction at the present time will be less than would ordinarily be the case, as steel and other building ma terial can be bought at much lower prices than obtained year ago.
 Financial Plan The company will borrow, at an in- terest rate of per cent per an- mum, secured by first mortgage. the sum of ......................... .$4o0,OOO There will be issued mortgage bonds running for 20 years, bear ing per cent interest ............. 2Oo,O Preferred stock to receive dividends at per cent ......................2 POO, GOO Common stock ........................1 100, 900
 ssoo,0OO
 Operation
 "The organizers of the company have underwritten the entire issue of s10OOO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17

Congregational SGrvices-Congrega fional services today will be held at tie chapel on Nineteenth stree near Seventh avenue as follows. Bible school at l6 o'clock; preaching by. the pastor, Dr. George Eaves. at II o'clock on the topic, "The Priest Wh om a Man Nee ds.a There will be no evening services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
PERSONAL

c. W. Hill, a well-known engineer, left yesterday for Chicago on busi- ness.
 Col. Edward L. Russell. vice prcsi- dent of the Mobile and Ohio railroad. will be in Birmingham this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
Two Classes
 Fair Women

Some are fair because they. happen so. 2
 Others attain the clear, rosy complexion, soft skin, clear eyes, easy, graceful car riage to their healthful bod ies because they are careful what those bodies are made of.
 In other words they select food that will nourish. They don't eat "everything that comes along"
 Every woman should read the little book in pkgs. of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17

The following is the local report or the United States weather bureau al Birmingham for the A hours endea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17
Ask for a Fire In- Surance Policy in inc Home Company
 THE
 Southern States Fire and Casualty Insurance COmp'y
 OF BIRMINGHAM Office 429-430 First National Bank Bldg. Bell Phone 5516
THE WEATHER

Washington, July 16.-Weather fore cast:
 Alabama and Mississippi-Partly cloudy with local showers; probably thunder storms Sunday and Monday light to variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-17

Operation
 "The organizers of the company have underwritten the entire issue of s10O,O 900 of common stock, and have undertaken to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-15

popular bride who gowned in a hand some tailor suit of shaded blue cloth, wearing a picture hat surmounted with a handsome white willow plume never looked fairer. She carried a cluster oi American Beauty roses.
 "The wedding party entered the church to the strains of Tannhauser's march, skif1fuly played by Miss Bessie Groves. The ushers were pr. +. G. DuBose. W. T. Atkins, Jr., A. l.. Weisinger and J. (. Long, the latter of Birmingham The groom was attended by MT. Henry A. Drane, the bride approaching the altar upon the arm of her father, Col. w. R. Nelson. Miss Almon Hooper was the at tractive maid of honor and was gowned in biscuit crepe de chine and wore a pie ture hat with willow plumes. She carried beautiful cluster of chrysanthemuns.
 The bride is the youngest daughter of Col and Mrs. ". R. Nelson, and has been a popular belle since her debut few seasons ago. The groom is exceedingly popular In business and social circles, teing an attache of the Selma Lighting company. Heartiest good wishes were extended MT. and Mrs. McFadden they left on their wedding tourney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-15
,MOONSHINER IS
 GIVEN A CHANGE

Atlanta, October 14.-"I wanted to f1n- ish school and have a chance In life. l didn't have any money. I'd been teach- ing. but I couldn't find a school this summer. The crops were all planted and I couldn't get any farm work to do. Samples offered me 20 cents gallon to make moonshne whisky and I took the job because I wanted to get back to schoo.'
 This was the, explanation made by D.. w Seay, an 1S-year-old mountain boy, living near Dalton, Ga, to Judge New man in the United States district court today when arraigned for moonshining. Samples owned the still where he worked he said
 ''I did the best I could at the Jop, the boy continued, 'and turned out the best liouor T knew how, for l believe in man earning what he gets. But l did not keen my eyes skinned enough and the revenue man nabbed me. That's the way it was"
 Judge Newman suspended sentence on the lad, telling him 70 go back home and in future find some other means of making money to pay for ms educa- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-15
RAILROADS FIGHT
 COM MISSION ORDER

St. Paul, Minn., October 14-Arguments the west and southwest which are seek ing to have annulled an order of the in terstate commerce commission reducing rates on shipments of cattle from all over the southwest to the Chicago, Kan sas City, Omaha St. Joseph and. New Orleans mafkets were presented in the United States circuit court here today. The case Is being fought by the railroads on exceptions taken to the findings of James A. Sedon, special master in chan cery, whose recommendations upheld the orders of the interstate commerce com mission, issued about two years ago, and which are now in effect
 Arguments for the railways were pre- scented by ]. w. Terry of Galveston, Tex, and for the interstate commerce co,nmis- sion by s. II. Cowan of Fort Worth, Tex
 Mir Terry argued that cattle traffic does not pay the railroads so much profit in proportion to the quantity of freight carried as most other kinds of traffic. He maintained that the rates established by the commission are unreasonable and do not give the railroads fair compensation for handling the traffic
 Mir. Cowan for the commission main- tained that the rates established by the commission were reasonable and com- pensatory and that the former rates re- duced by the commission were unreason- ably high.
 Tomorrow P. J. Farrell of Washington Will argue on behalf of the commission and Judge D. McHugh of Omaha on be- half of the railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-15
PORTER CHARLTON
 IS STILL IN JAIl

New York. October 14.-Porter Charlton' the confessed murderer of his wife Mrs' Mary Scott Charlton, was today ordered turned over to the federal authorities in nroceedings which have been instituted for his extradition to Italy. Judge Bian of the New Jersey supreme court declined to release Charlton and issued the order for him to be placed in charge Of the federal officials.
 Charlton was arrested on German liner in Hoboken on his arrival from Italy last summer shortly after the body or his wife had been found in trunk in Lake Como Italy. A hearing in his case was held on September 2l, when Judge Blair declined to hear testimony concerning Charlton's sanity. His coun- sel also argued that Italy, by enacting d law that no Italian citizens should be extradited, had abrogated all obligations of this country to extre9ite it's citizens on Italys demand.
 By his decision today Judge Blair over ruled this last contention so far as the state court had to deal with 1t, and the whole matter, 1t now appears will be put in the hands of the federal authorities for decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-15
BRILLIANT PROGRAMME TO BE PLAYED BY HUTCHINSON

Mrs. Truman Aldrich, Jr., has received the programmes for the piano recital by Ernest Hutcheson which will be the first of her three attractions at the Jefferson theatre thts winter. He will appear on the afternoon of November 3. The box office will be open November 1 so that seats may be reserved. This will be be one of the brilliant afternoon events of early winter. MT. Hutchesons programme Is one Of the most classical that has ever been pre- sented in Birmingham by a pianist. and local musicians anticipate the recital with the deepest interest. He is a rare artist and one who has received most f1attering appreciation from discriminating critics
 In the east. His programme follows; Fantasia and Fugue In G minor (Bach- LiszD.
 Sonata in c minor, op. III. (Beethoven) Maestoso-Alilegro con brio ed appas- sionata. Arietta. Scherzo from the "Mldsummer's Nights Dream (Mendessohn) Du bist die Ruh (Schubert-LiszD. Valse in A flat. op. 42 Chopin. Fantasia op. 49 Chopin. Etude (Moto perpetuo) Alkan-M -Mac-Dow- elD.
 Etude de Concert. F minor QiszD. Rhapsody in F sharp minor. op. II, No (DohnanyD. Ride of the valkyries (Wagner-Hutche- son).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-15
BIG COAL OPERATOR
 BECOMES BANKRUPT

New York, October H.-Thomas H watkins. a coal operator, filed a volun- tary petition ln bankruptcy this after noon. He places his liabilities at $l,215.' .95. with assets of s5S5,s41.
 Mir. Watkins Is one of the best known coal operators in the United States.
 President Roosevelt in 1902 appointed Mir Watkins one of the members of the anthracite coal strike commission that made the award under which the an. thracite miners are still working.
 MT. Watkins this afternoon said ht was forced to file his petition owing tc his heavy investment in coal land prop critics He said he had H.50o000 invested Tn the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke com pany, of which he was the receiver hay. ing been appointed about two years ago and as such had been trying to reorgan. ize the company, but without success Recently several of his--loans had beer called in and he said there was nothing left fo, Tim to do but 10 go into bank ruptcy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-15
NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Mrs. Benedict's Trip to City
 Postponed NOTES AND PERSONALS Sponsors For Football Game--McFad- den-Nelson Wedding - Musical Matters - Movements of
 WeiI-Known People
By MYRTLE MILES

Those who have anticipated hearing Carrie Bridewell, now Mrs. Benedict. of New York. in concert this winter will be disappointed in the news which has just reached Birmingham that her con- templated visit will be postponed. It was announced in these columns sev- eral months ago that Mrs. Benedict would sing some evening during the autumn, and for charity. The plan was most beautiful. Though she has not appeared in concert since her marriage fo MT. Benedict and has used her voice only for the happiness and pleasure of the New York poor and maimed, Mrs Benedict consented 10 sing in celebra- tion of the golden wedding celebration of her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. r. Bridewell. Her mother, a veteran singer and one whose value Is recognized by all the leading musicians of the city, conceived the plan. and the idea of the disposition of funds. It will be remembered that the proceeds were to be divided between the local charities according to their needs Such a noble and unselfish idea it was and how beaa- tiful memory it would have been for these two, among whose dearest blessings is this gifted daughter
 The coming of Mme Louise Homer near the date for the golden wedding concert suggested to both Mrs. Bride well and Mrs. Benedict that the lat ter should be postponed until possibly later in the winter. Tt was not our wish," said Mrs. Bridewell yesterday, ito interfere in any way with the Homer concert. My daughter, by the way, Is one of her most sincere ad- mirers. They are dear friends and have been much associated in a musical way. Before Carrie Rridewell left the operatic stage she. Mme Schumann- Heink and Mime. Louise Homer sang in the same company. Last year also when the farewell dinner was given to Mime. Sembrich In New York city they worked together toward it's success" and I re- membered the picture of this famous dinner party in which the three sing CTS were all so attractive
 My daughter joins me-" said Mrs, Bridewell, "in hoping for the success of the Homer concert both artisticaIiy and financially. and as a member of the Music Study club, of course, nothing could be closer to my heart, as you know. l hope that later in the win ter If a concert would not conflict with some other date we may vet have our golden wedding celebration in this way"