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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07
BESSEMER VOTES
 FOR SSOOO BONDS Aldermen Decline To Allow
 Themselves a Salary SUITS FOR DAMAGES Wagon Yard For Benefit Of Country Traders Is Ordered Established General News Of Interest In Bessemer

Bessemer, September 6.-(Special 1.-The meeting of the city council of Bessemer held tonight at the city hall was one of more than usual interest. Several measures of much importance were acted upon including the proposed annexation of Jonesboro, the establishment of city yard for the benefit of the farming inter- ests of the district, the authorization of $8000 bond issue, and the defeat of the resolution providing for the payment of the aldermen for their services to the city.
 The council was called to order by President Lacy Edmondson Those pres ent were: Percy Benton, A. w. Deason, Sam Stein, George Ross, L. A. Carlise E. D. Thomas. Absent: Steve Durieh and H. D. Keith
 Mayor Lewis and all the other city off, ficials were also present. City clerk J. B. Huston read the minutes which were approved.
 A delegation of colored citizens, who claimed to be propertyholders, appeared before the council requesting that the street between Fairfax avenue and Twen- ty-fifth street be put in repair. The mat ter was referred to the street and light committee.
 Reports of the various city officials were received and properly referred. The report of the committee recommending Dr. Hazleton to the position of meat and milk inspector at monthly salary Of $50 was not concurred in. The motion to adopt the report of the committee re- suited in a tie vote, Aldermen Ross. Car lisle and Stein voting aye, Benton. Deason and Thomas no. The president declared the motion lost.
 The judiciary committee reported fa- vcrably on the resolution to annex Jones' boro. The report was unanimously adopt ed, as was the annexation ordinance which came up for third reading. The resolutions pledging equal rights to the annexed territory was carried by a vote of five to one.
 The finance committee reported favor ably on a bond issue of $S000 to meet outstanding indebtedness which was adopted. The proposition to reimburse the members of the city council for theil services in the sum of $10 per month
 with deduction of $3 for being absent was voted down, the vote standing five to one.
 Considerable discussion was caused by the report of the committee on the peti ton of the board of trade asking the city council to appropriate the sum ol $500 to build wagon yard to accommo date the cotton growers of the district The committee reported unfavorably. Quite discussion followed and mo ton finally prevailed that the president of the council appoint committee witt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07
News of Ensley

Capt. Joseph Scully, chairman or the county democratic campaign commit tee, has appointed M. H. Mcdowell, all derman from the Sixteenth ward, as manager of the democratic campaign for that section of the county Alder man Mcdowell is an energetic cam inaiener and will commence an active campaign at once. He will announce the sub- committee at the earliest con yenience. He Is well qualified for the place and his appointment insures a large majority for the democratic party in November.
 Police Court News
 Judge D. F. Sugg held busy session of the recorders court yesterday morn ing. There were 33 cases docketed, most of them for minor offenses. Four white men and one negro were charged with violating the prohibition law. They all pleaded guilty except one, who stoutly maintained his innocence. The other cases were quickly disposed of. Ensley Personals L. c. Henkel, who, for several months past, has been with the Bes- .emer rolling mill, has been transferred to the Ensley division and will assume his duties here at once. w. w, Ellis has returned from bus mess and pleasure trip to northern and eastern cities.
 H. A. Entrekin, bookkeeper for the Ensley Land company, will leave Thursday for Panama, where he will enter the government service. Miss Lillie Fair Smith has returned to the city and will soon resume her duties in the public schools. Miss Dill Wade and Miss Katherine Kay are the guests of Mrs. L. G. Smith on Avenue F.
 The friends of Sam Brodie, who was ] injured in the No. mine, will be pleased to learn he is improving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07

Bento, Texas They will be absent two weeks.
 Mr. and Mrs w. F. Mckenzie en route to Roswell, N. M., arrived in Bes- semer today, and accompanied by Mrs. D. L. Etheridge will leave for New Mex leo to visit their brother, Richard Her bert, who has resided in New Mexico since the civil war.
 G. w. Martin, who was operated on last week at St. vincent's hospital, was brought home today in Jacobs & Sons ambulance and is resting well.
 The ladies of St. Aloysius Catholic church will give an ice cream festival and bazar on the church lawn Wednesday evening. The proceeds will be applied to the convent building fund. Everybody is invited to attend. Louis. the seven-year-old son of MT. and Mrs Charles J. Moreland, while playing at the Bessemer Marble yard this morning ran a nail almost through his foot. The injury is a painful one, but was treated at once and no serious re- suits are anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07

full power to act to build wagon yard
 on lot owned by the city.
 The police committee made report on the case of Officer Newt Clements, who
 was under suspension for conduct unbe-
 coming an officer He was severely rep rimanded by the mayor and reinstated without loss of salary.
 Monthly bills were ordered paid and a number of petitions referred to proper committees Mrs J. M. Rush filed suit against the city claiming 5000 damages
 as the result of a fall sustained some time ago on Sixth avenue, the alleged
 defective condition of the street being the
 basis of the suit. Judge Lanier also
 claimed several thousand dollars dam
 ages against the city, caused by street
 improvements near his property.
 w P Gum addressed the council and
 urged it to make an appropriation to
 pay the expenses of committee which
 will go to Montgomery to appear before
 the railroad commission in regard to a
 new depot The matter was referred to a
 committee. Several other matters of
 minor importance then came up, after which the council adjourned.
 Boys Leave For College
 An exodus of boys for the school year has commenced from Bessemer and during the week quite number will have started the term. Joe Lacey, Robert Ragsdale, Edwin Win ters. Frank Crofford, Peyton McEniry, Berney Clay and Claude Batson to Au- burn, Berney Crook to Belle Buckle,
 Tenn; Ben Schwabacher. John Hager-
 ty, Nathan Kartus and J. J. Haley to St. Bernard, Norman Lefkovits, Clar-
 ence Bumgardner, Robert Bumgard- ner and David Trotter to University of Alabama; Mack Batson to Castle Heights
 Tenn; Fletcher Sturdevant to Birming- ham college. Sam Barr, Natnan Green and George Barr to MassNy Business col
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07
WANTED
200 Feet East of Broadway

To sell an interest to right party to take active manage
 innent n of good paying establish ed business in Birmingham. Best reasons for selling an in- terest. Investigate if you have &5OO.OO cash and mean busi- ness. J. J. G., care Age Herald. 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07

occupied by Fisch's restaurant. The restaurant will be closed and the work of remodeling will begin at once.
 Henry B. Gray. acting governor of Alabama, is president of the Peoples bank and 1t has occupied quarters on Second avenue, between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets for many years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07
PEOPLES BANK TO
 MOVE ON JAN. 1

Announcement was made yesterday that the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company will on January 1 move into the First National bank building. The Peoples bank will occupy the room front ing on Twentieth street which has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07
JAS. H. FINDERS

Foric eye glasses are in class by {hemselyes--ahead of everything in thd
 wlass line. The most dressy and com 5ortable glasses made. Jas. H. Finder 6cientific optician, 306 N. Nineteenth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07
EIaQl7a1 1s7;3iIaN'

Of Every Manufacturers Mako < TIT WILL PAY YOU TO CONSULT US We Repair All Maker
 REBUILT TYPEWRITER CO., o117 First Ave. J. A. BATE, Mgr., maa1 Phone 6402. Bsrmingham Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07
Bankhead Forsces Victory

Washington, September 6.-(Special.) Senator Bankhead passed through Washington today enroute home from a short stay in the east He says con ditions in New York and New Jersey are ripe for democratic success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07
RYALL IS TO CONTINUE
 AS SECRETARY TO EXUM

H. Scudder Ryall, who has for II months acted as secretary to Mayor Frank P. O'Brien, and, during the ill., ness of the Mayor, bore the brunt of the work In the Mayors office, is the choice of the incoming Mayor, Culpepper Exum, for the office which he now holds.
 MT. Exum has made this announcement and MT. Ryall is receiving the con- gratulations of his friends around the city hall AS secretary he has system atized many of the details of his office, and has proved willing and cordial public official, dealing always in a friendly manner with the hundreds of people who visit the Mayors office each day to recount their troubles.
 The selection of MT. Ryall meets with the approval of the whole City Council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07
NOtice!

S. Y. Hampton, Proprietor of Special Messenger Ser vice, Phones 36, has charge of the Boston Dye House and Cleaning Company.
 417 N. 10th st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-07
Boy. Leave For College
Per.onaI and General

Bessemer lodge No. s1. Woodmen of the World, will hold regular meeting Wednesday night at the Woodmens nall. All Woodmen are requested to be pres ent There are five candidates to De inflated in the mysteries of Woodcra1t after which a smoker will be held.
 Rabbi F. K. Hirsch has returned from his vacation and has resumed his duties at the Jewish tabernacle.
 Miss Margaret Adams, who has been the guest of her cousin. Miss Lora, left today for her home at Searcey, Ark.
 pr. and Mrs. William Waldrop and Carl Randle leave this evening for San
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24
OBSERVATIONS

FuNsroEs ORDERED back to Philippines ManihA
eeiboya bad better ahed their uniforms rgh, prOuio.
high record price IN Massachusetts n that
H. Cabot Lodge reaches first base he'll be oorker
MILLION Sr eharSn .od in one dis,ret in china to Esp
them from starving The yeiow slave traffic
TEDDY ToLo tbs to go polltca sGrai
right - -
that congress 10 r,st rs daya Fact H.
we've been willing for to do during past
two
WILEY marrying young girl who cant eookr Guess the
doctor coins TO discover how hard u for oow his
food schedule
ITALIAN shot a Turk a ship all tho neraA
on lawyers In the three countries cant tell how thunder he's
to be proseeuted-ths is. legally
help star, the revolution in Hon.
duras Must be relative o Gen Christmas already
started revolution in house
MRS HARTMAN 100000 forestry department,
because her late husband
certainly was that owned about sS bully
ONLY FIVE ALoRicHEs owning stock IN the United state. Rub
Der company Did Nsge have failing
he got up that schedule for the good Of the
TuRasuLL at one time "unrecoraea wife Of Lucky
BALDWIN he kissed her %
LILY at dinner and too that dear busy busy
JONES' Of Kansas city decides that uta eanno, bo
divorced because she smokes eare when she the bed
low shant sleep In the dog house
UNwlNpfNo what they call tbe notified fabric ~ rpchv
Badns past shows that beautiful lonely favor being
caught by offer Of adoption daughter Lucky the gray
and the elegant wad to make such bait perfectly acnuaug
ENRIQUE cREEL Mexican minister OF foreign relations can
retFaet bis OF federal cus terms We ever
saw lie aways has che rebels the the
republic quet matter which the Grandpa
sure has pppin In Enrique
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24

the pretticRt and brightest and
most winning of the Dlllpickles
family. and had a fine education
and all that. and married man
with a mint Of money. The rest Of
our folks always was IN perfect
awe OF her And after she went
away and married and kept send.
INK them rich presents. they sort
of dropped her altogether. because
they felt they couldn't come up 20
her style It's the old Dlllpickles
pride az the bottom of this. but
Aunt Blanche never had any OF q
herself until they quit answering
her letters. and then she didn't
write no more. ! don't blanc her.
She's widow now and lives IN
Chicago
Now. I'm not the kind 70 toss
my relatives. and ! just told ma
was going 10 write her and ask her
II ! could come and cheer her up a
bit.
Say. and maybe | won't have a
corking good time n she lets me
comet
(Contlnued)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24
THE SWEET BELIEF IN SANTA CLAUS

when
the child begins doubt the existence Of Claus
ehilds day the Of It's destiny Tho child
who has its dreams after Of the geat
thaf world and happier The dreams Of
generation become the realities Of the next
II becoming for preachers and writer's
deceive children Claus
culvAfnK their Imagination II would be
these their cold logic
sstanee and they all the human and divine authority
from childhood the fanceS that belong H.
Of ts happiness strictly maticrotfaet child Ia
the ptful things EARTH and life lived along
mournfu funeral procession unuit
a
would discount Claus utterly underestimate
the % Christmas and the character Of its saint
Santa Claus - Illogical. Of
He exists only Uncle Sam and John Bull exist but In far
reality millions who look him for rememhrances
favors.
enriehes by mpovershiRg He takes money
but he a lot OF things that buy
fellowship family children. oerRton
cheer good bumor. living
He dees all the laws of cence by taking sunshine into
homes which the sunshine cannot enter
He smile lifc. be
freshened finer ambitions.
deny usefulness OF a IS
the precious OF lfe
childhood the unfortunate
that them In the dreary years
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24

Once again I'm down with the
adventure luat. but this time | be
lieve things viii come pretty soft
for me. I've decided TO discover
my long lost Aunt Blanche. Aunt
Blanche. they do say. has n pot OF
coin
Today's the first time ever
heard OF Aunt Blanche. and It's a
shame how we have neglected her
don't see how relatives viii let
the ties OF kindred FRAGILE Just be.
cause they are miles apart on tho
map II amt right
How ! learned OF Aunt Blanche. !
got to admIring a very classy lace
mantel throw ma had ust put IN
the parlor. She's had IL put away
for years. but she thought now bet.
ter have some use made OF Il. I
was gurgling over IL when she
came and helped me admire II.
Your Aunt Blanche Chippendaie
made this she sighed Dear me.
ia years since we heard from her"
Then she goes ahead and tells
me my Aunt Blanche used To be
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24
For First Time in American
Annals, the Recall Is Ap-
piled to Judges, Who Are
Made Subject to Will of Peo-
pie Who Elect Them.

PHOENIX. Arin. Dec. "a
The drafters Of the constitution
for Arizona discovered the weak
spot in the makeup OF Privileged
Plumber.
In their effort to form an lnRtfu.
ment which should ever keep the
LAW. It's enactment. It's enforce
ment aud les very meaning In the
hands III the governed. they pro.
pose that the courts OF the new
state shall be led not into tompta.
ton"
To accomplish this they
placed judges on the same level
with the governor, the ienlala.
tors and the sheriff They have
provided that the people may
RECALL a Judge u he otfends
the moral sense Of the eommu.
nifty.
On this point the conservative"
office holders who we're named az
Washington have Joined hands with
attorneys for the Santa Re. tho
southern Pacific and the great min.
INK Interests In an effort TO defeat
the document They prefer the on
shacklement OF territorial tyranny
for the people They are Mortified
beyond measure. They are calling
upon all traditions Of reverence Tor
courts. Of inherited complaeency
with things as they are with
cry that the maszca--to whom. with
unconscious humGr. their appeal Is
dircetef would "coercc~ judges 20
acts OF injustice.
Listen. then. 90 the answer az
George w r. Hunt. the president of
the constitutional convention. Hunt
might be expected 10 be leaalnx tho
hue and cry lie has money. lie
Il accounted enc Of The leading mer.
chants OF Arizona tie IL no fred
shlrted anarchist" Ito says:
We yield 20 no men In our rever.
enee for courts But whatever diE
nifty may rest Ia courts as inAtitu
tons. does not extend 10 judges.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24
STAR DUST

THE PROFESSOR IN POLITICS.
Roger sullivan went 10 Woodrow
Wilson.
Good morning. Prof"
Good morning. Mr. Sullivan"
Say. Prof, why don't you cut
out your attacks on ex-senator
smith? II you cut out that monkey
work and stick 90 business, / viii
deliver TO you the whole Illinois
delegation for president In 1912"
"G'wan. Your promises are faulty.
If We elect Smith for senator. aud
New York elects Sheehan. aud Ohio
elects a corporation man. there
won't be any democrat party In
1912"
Reserved your sidewalk space yet
for Miss GOuld's wedding?
A horse IN Springfield. Mass.
dropped dead from fright when Il
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24

KRIS KRNGIE CAROLS AND YULE-LOG YARNS FOR CHRISTMAS

girl" had brought. A note read
Deere lady. love you 80 ! work.
I'd and earned 2 cents 30 get you a
eg for n criatmus gift II Is the
niacst thing no 10 eat II Is n good
cg. Frum MaIy,"
The womans eyes filled with
tears whom she opened the brown
wrapping paper and found d Jingle
hens egg.
rive been looking for u for years
the real thing love-" she said.
r. RS Christmas gifts are often
autograph copies OF his own books.
Johnny: do you believe IN
Santa CLAUSE"
wiliie: NO. but have a hull lot
NV faith IN dad"
Santa Claus was introduced into
this country BY the early Dutch set.
Tiers IN New York and probably
made bis first appearance IN New
Amsterdam. which f. now New York
city.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24

saw an automobile for the first
time. We don't blame the horse.
A too hot gas stove oven can be
quickly cooled by placing a dish Of
cold water within II.
Kary Emile Macmillan Louis
Joseph Alexandra Theodore Manuel
de Bardi. born In Paris % years ago.
wants 10 become an American citi.
zen In Chicago. How many words
can You spell out by using his
initials2
If We realized the bitterness of
some lives we would be kinder to
each other.
snapp: Life is full OF coutradlc-
tons.
Mrs. snapp: And I say Il isn'tl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24

public; they pleaded only that
judges be excluded from the proyis.
Ions os the recall
la the face Of these appeals the
men vho wrote the constitution
stood firm.
= won't sign unless it's there. %
declared Albert Jones. rich cattle
man and leader. The others were
equally emphatic AZ the last Just
one OF the majority In that convcn.
ton. an attorney for the Copper
Quc"n interests. refused to sign the
document.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24
They are human .

They are human"
When the recall was made a part
" the constitution. the agents Of
the corporations made their lAat
visit 20 the convention. They rails
cd for the last time the threat that
such a document would never be ap.
proved by President Taft His long
years Of service on the bench we're
pointed 10. They tossed aside their
appeals 20 drop the inirlativqF and
referendum. they stopped theft nb-
bring against a railroad commkaIun
with ample powers 10 protect TIE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24

admng the kids and the uelgnbors let him
the
ms Of the Christmas fsvesaud then he stands better
the day AFTER Christmas
an before the to be dis
played.
lighted
candles beginning the distribution Of the
celuod
o cotton
the children from the
a while candles burn
ing
put q initiate
SOAK sANTAS COTTON IMITATION FUR" IN STRONG
ALUM WATER
without having tho
Christmas tree candles a all
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24
A PICTURE AND A STORY-THE CHRISTMAS
BABY TODAY AND THE BABE OF
BETHLEHEM

And there the country shepherds abiding In the
field, keeping watch their flock by night
To- the OF the Lord them and the
OF the Lord them and they afraid.
them. behold bring
Nlding5 OF which shall be all
For born this day IN the city Of David Savior
which Is Christ the Lord.
And this shall Ye shall find the babe
wrapped in swaddlng clothes, lying In a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24
A Breakdown.

That dog Of yours. Bill. looks
thoroughly tagged Have you had
him out huntinE7"
NO" replied Bill: my wife took
him on a Christmas shopping trip.
and he has been of his feed ever
since. He's a young dog. you know.
and not good for more than forty
or nifty miles a day"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24

Christmas may be merry.
A sort OF annual joke.
But ! cant see Il that way,
For Il always leaves me broke.
Why She's Sad.
When young and beauteous
maiden
Wears a sad, detected air.
When her snowy brow IL furrowed.
Deep with lines Of anxious care:
When her eyes are full Of tear drops
And her spirit seems 10 lag.
You can bet somebodys told her
OF her sweetheart'a Christmas
jag.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24

There was an old man with n
beard
who said. "lta Just as feared.
My wife went 10 buy
A fierce Christmas tie
Aud that's why I'm raising these
whlskerH.'
Andrew Carnegie likes TO give
cash as Christmas presents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24
The Birds Christmas sheaf.

A great sheaf Of grain is stuck up
In every Norwegian garden on
Christmas day. II f. 4 Christmas
gift for the birds
NorSay's streets. the day before
Christmas. are crowded with carts
full Of grain from the country. All
grain for birds. its buying and sell.
INK constitute a big business.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24
BEWARE OF THIS SANTA CLAUS


beware OF THIS
Santa Claus and
the sort OF Christ.
mas trees which
usually are To be
found In his near
vicinity.
Both he and his
tree are danger
Gus 90 life aud
property.
Again. beware
OF any Santa
Claus rigEcd up
like this one III
dad does bundle
himself into an
outfit OF this sort,
get the hook
Immediately and
at once,
In his Rancr
moments q a d
knows full well
that cotton plus
a green torch
soaked IN turpen
tine OF Canadian
halaam plus a
score OF lighted
candles m I n u 3
watehful c a r o
equals trouble
II dad really
feels taat he just
has 20 borrow
the attire OF the
gentleman from
he North Pole
territory and pa
rade before the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24

A wealthy woman Who was
noted for her great bcneyoienees
20 the poor" had an experience one
Christmas that made her donations
u mere money seem small aud
mean % her
Her butler brought her n rude
package. which a poorly clad little
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24

turkey.
Third corso. Lemon pie, turkex
and cranberrieH
Fourth cOrae. Custard bic 8.
pie pie. chocolate cake and nlasn
pudding.
Dessert: Pie.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24
GEORGE w. 2. HUNT

protection Of the very honor OF the which
they yield obedience We believe that a constant
dishonesty upon the bench is better than
forced endurance of for which all is
gone We want orderly state. not seethng esldron
Of anarchy. which mpotcnty against injustice
GEORGE NJ +. HUNT. President OF Arizonas consttu-
tonal convention
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-12-24
I'm the EditOr'SMail

Short letters from Star printed column
when they Of sufficient You may write about
anything anybody long personal malice 10 not your