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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22

someone will be sent to make a thorough investigation where the plants are in operation"
 The inquiries were sent to such towns as Richmond, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Memphis, Dayton and Columbus Ohio. The Mayor hopes to be able to put the matter in perfect shape for action before many meetings of the council pass
 The Mayor has his hands full with the duties assigned him by the council He intends to call into conference the heads of some of the big corporations in the selection of experts to investigate the North Birmingham light and water plants and determine how they should be im- proved. Chairman John Williams will call a meeting of the special committee ap- pointed to make recommendations for inn proving the city jails in a few days and together with the Mayor they will start things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
MEET TO DISCUSS
 BOY SCOUT PLANS
NUMBER OF SHORT TALKS MADE LAST NIGHT AND ANOTHER MEETING WILL BE HELD NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT

The first steps in the inauguration of a boy scout movement in Birmingham were made at a meeting last night in the council chamber of a number of well known educators and business men.
 The meeting was presided over by John I. Parker. and the first speaker was Judge N. B. Feagin, who as the leader of the movement. was requested to en- tighten those present as to the origin, the nature and the purpose of the organiza- tion of the boy scouts.
 The speech of Judge Feagin was an enlargement upon the 10 scout laws. which he summarized by saying that they were the impersonation of the three highest characteristics of mans development, as recognized and extolled by Tennyson "self-eontrol, self-culture and self-sacri- fce' By taking the boys out on expedi- tions into the country" Judge Feagin said, "the scout master can put them in closer communion with nature, and nstill into their minds the necessity for observation, a faculty in the development of which France had realized a Louis Pasteur and America a John James Au- dubon." Judge Feagin ended his speech by asking, What would the public say of a movement which had this end in view-the education of men in a way which would minimize their social, eco- homie and religious differences?"
 Victor H. Hanson also made bYef talk expressing his belief in the feasibil- ity of the boy scout idea, and said that if the real spirit of the movement could be inculcated into the mind of the boy, the ideals of the next generation would be ahead of those of the present one.
 F. l. Monks, told of the success of the organization in Australia. and said, that with all due respect to the fine skyscrap- CTS and other developments in Birming- ham, he thought the boy scout movement was the grandest scheme that had ever been set on foot by the men of this city.
 Without lessening the enthusiasm of those present, Dr. J. H. Phillips threw in some timely remarks in regard to those influences in the home life which have a tendency to counteract the mo- tives which are embraced in the educa- ton of the boy scouts-the influences of home life where emphasis is laid on what 'I'' think, and a disregard is held for the opinion of others. Dr. Phillips spoke for the encouragement of the par ents in the movement
 Other interesting talks were made by Edward l.. Brown, H. J. Porter, R. B. Kelley and pr. George Eaves.
 Owing to the fact that this was the first meeting of those interested in the scout movement, and the idea was prac- tically new to the majority of those present 1t was thought best to draft some plans of procedure, and regula- tions which should be presented at the next meeting, Friday, October 2S at s o'clock in the council chamber. A mo- ton was made to the effect that Judge Feagin should appoint the committee, of which he should be the chairman, the motion was carried, and the following are the names of those selected to for mulate the regula tions: Judge Feagin, chairman pr. J. H. Phillips, Victor H. Hanson, Edward L. Brown and s. T.. GlntA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
STEELE QUALITIES AS
 ASSISTANT ATTORNEY

The recommendation abf o. D. Street, that N L. Steele be appointed special assistant district attorney for the fed eral department of justice, to succeed J. H. Montgomery. appointed postmaster, has been approved by the officers in Washington, and MT. Steele qualified yes- terday for his new position. His oath of office was signed yesterday, and he went into his new place immediately Mr. Steele has been special assistant district attorney before. and is we'll informed as to the duties of the position.
 MT Steele will make his first appear ance in his new position before the grand jury at Huntsville. which convenes Oc- tober 3l He will advise the jury as to indictments and other matters before 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
AUTUM REVIVAL
 BEGINS NEXT WEEK

The first service of the autumn revival meeting will be held at the First Cumber- land Presbyterian church, Y. s. A., to- morrow morning at Il o'clock. Rev. w. M. Crawford, the evangelist. will assist the pastor, Dr. l. D. Steele. The meet ing will continue two weeks, with ser vices at 1O:30 a. m. and 8 D. m. each day.
 The singing will be under the direction of MT. D. 0. Green, and MT. J. F.. Thay- CT will have charge of the personal work CTS. Considerable preliminary work has been done and the indications are that successful revival meeting will result,
 Rev. MT. Crawford conducted a suc- oessful meeting in the same church six years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
Suits Filed Yesterday

Suit for s20,OO0 damages for the alleged death of Willis Johnson, d miner in the Palos mine explosion of May was filed yesterday in the circuit court against the Paos Coal and Coke company by Daniel Johnson, administrator of the dead mans estate.
 Suit for s500o damages was filed by Henry Hudson against the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company, it being alleged that the plaintiff was in- jured when his wagon was run into by street car on Eighth avenue, Owenton.
 C. A. Bradford filed suit for $1000 against the Southern Railroad company because he was carried beyond his desti- nation. Suit for $l000 in the same cause was filed by Grady Jackson. a minor, pro ami. c. A. Bradford.
 For alleged injuries received while em- ployed at the Bessemer plant of the de- fendant company. Pollie Scott filed suit for $500 damages against the Bessemer Soil Pipe company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
STILL WORKING
 ON HOTEL PLANS

Otto Marx, was called to New York yesterday for a conference with num- Der of Birmingham men who are now in that city. It is stated that con- ference looking to the mapping out of plans for a hotel in Birmingham will be held. Gen. l.. V. Clarke, Wilson Brown, W. H. Woodward and others are now in New York The plans for a hotel, it is stated, are not dead by any means and when this group of citizens returns 1t is expected that some plans will be announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
q. r. wheelock'.swiu Filed

The will of the late Charles F. Wheeiock, the well known pf--n'r Ehar5 citizen who died recently AHtu,ela. Cal. has been filed for probefe in tAe office of the probate coNi r. The iu strument was filed by A iatadyi nt- torney for the deceased cit.zszt The contents of the will will .e aleef rfh lie when the paper Is proNatep "ii'eH will be within 10 days. A caaffN
 ting forth provisions nc ineian ru ir the main will has also hfeu lleu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
Evangelist at Y. M. C. A. Meeting

EvangeIist W. M. Crawford VIII ad- dress the Y. M. c. A. mems meeting at the Pastime theatre tomorrow aft ernoon. "The OldTime Religion" will be the subject of his address. MT. Craw- ford Is assisting Dr. Steele, pastor of the First Cumberland Presbyterian church. in series of meeting and is considered a very practical and help ful speaker. His address on this sub feet will be of special interest. The preliminary song service begins at 3:30. The association orchestra will render several selections and assist in the chorus songs. All men are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
Missionary Services

The Rev G. F. Mosher of China will officiate at the Church of the Advent to- morrow at Il o'clock and at St. Andrew s at the evening service. All persons in- terested in the subject of missions in the land of China, whether they be of the Episcopal church or not. are cordially in- vited to these services. Dr. Mosher is engaged in work at the point in China where the Rev. J. l.. Meade of Birming- ham Is working.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
Fir.t Methodi.t Church Service.

A special invitation is extended to all. who for any reason may be discouraged to hear the Sunday morning sermon on "'rhe Success of Failure at the First Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow. Sunday evening the sermon will be "A Lost Christ" Miss Beggs leads the Ep- worth league at D. m. Prof. r., r. Gld- dens invites all not members of some Sunday school to attend and take part In the work at 9:So. A cordial welcome IS accorded strangers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
B. Y. P. U. at south.ide Church

Following is the programme of the special meeting of the Baptist Young Peoples union of the Southside Baptist church, which will be held Sunday even ing at 6:3O: Song. Doxology. invocation. song. scriptural reading, prayer, song; Responsibility, Walter Orcutt; Re sponsibility Measured by Light and Op- portunity," reading by Miss Salie Ham; Sins of Omission and Commission" J. R. Waters; general discussion and an- nouncements. The meeting will be led by c. l.. Stewart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Marguerite Douglns

Mrs. Marguerite Douglas, wife of pr. John Douglas. died last night at 9:55 o'clock at St. Vincent's hospital, suc- oumbing to an illness of typhoid. The deceased resided at South Eleventh ave- nue and Montgomery street. She is sur yived by a husband, two children, her mother and other relatives. Funeral ar engagements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
Frederick Warde Coming To Schubert

Manager Mattice has been apprlsed by the Messrs Shubert of the engagement of the eminent tragedan Frederick Warde who will present here for the first time shakespeare's Creek tragedy, ''rimon of Athens" MT. Wardes return to the pro- fessional stage, after five years on the lecture platform, will be hailed with de- light by lovers of the drama. Manager Mattice of the Shubert theatre states that the presentation will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday. November and 2, with matinee on Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
BENNETT REPORTS
 ON MONTHS FIRES

Chief Bennett of the fire department made his report for the work done by the department during the month of Sep tember to Mayor Exum yesterday morn ing. The report shows that the fire oe- partment responded to 72 alarms and fires, ran 1Oss blocks, laid out 1o.35O feet of hose, used 2oe gallons of chemicals and raised TAO feet of ladders.
 The total fire damage in Greater BIT mingham for the past month was s1s,- 4l5.se. The value of the property at risk was ss17 7,15s.7O. The total uninsured loss was only s2650. 41.
 Additional features of the report are as follows:
 The Bristol recording water pressure gauge indicates an average daily pressure of s7 1-6 pounds, and an average daily variation of 1-s pounds per square inch.
 Alarms, How Received-Box 3. still Il. telephone 5s; total 72.
 Kind of Buildings Brick s. cement block 1, frame 5s. other than buildings [; total 72.
 How Extinguished-Before arrival 10, chemicals 24 water 31, false and unneces-
 
 sary T total 72
 Cause of Alarms-Ashes in wooden re- ceptacles 1, burning sulphur 1. careless ness 10, communicated 6, defective fue :, defective stove 1, defective stovepipe 1, false 5, gasoline explosion 1, grass burn ing 1, grounded wire 1, inoendiary 3. light ming g. overloaded stove l, soot burning in chimney 2. soot burning in fiue 1, sparks 19, unknown S. unnecessary l; total 72.
 Value of buildings at risk....... .s1SS. .0s4.W .W Value of contents at risk...... 12s,12S. %
 Total value at risk ............. .$S17, ,15S 70 Insurance involved on buildings. .s122. 600. co Insurance involved on contents. 37,7O0.00 Total insurance involved. ....... s15s, 700. % Insurance loss on buildings......$ 6,0So. .83 Insurance loss on contents. 10,74.6
 Total insurance loss ............$ 16,I95. 48 Uninsured loss on buildinfs. .....s 2.S76. fl Uninsured loss on contents..... 2H.0o
 Total uninsured loss ............$ 2,650. I Total loss insured and uninsured.$ 1s, S9
 A. V. BENNETT, Chief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
Marriage Licenses Issued

as follows from the office of the pro bate judge:
 Horatio Bryant Tn ompson of Chi cago to Miss Anna Langhorn Adams.
 Tom Johnson of Sheridan to Mrs Annie May Reed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
ye,ldInx-se.l. Hearing Postponed

Hearing of the quo warranto proceed ings of the state ex rel F. B. Yielding vs. Carl Seals has been postponed until Oc- tober 2s, defense not being in readiness. The hearing of the cause was set for yes- terday before Circuit Judge A. O. Lone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
Sons of Veterans grlisa

An official order givlr notice 7 the state reunion of u Npn.eaer Veterans has been issued iy L. irti tin, commanding the sta ieions Q the Sons of Confederate @fer1s.s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
' Fence Andrew Vinyard

GitcSae Andrew Vinyard. the 2-months- ola son of MT and Mrs. c. w. Vinyard, aied yestefday morning at o'clock at
 he fsniig residence, 66o4 Georgia ave- nHc woaulawn. Funeral services will Hsa ntid ihss afternoon at 3 o'clock from tht rcsi5eiice. Interment will be in the T 7odlaen cemetery. the Green Under ticking coHlpany in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
CITY ITEMS

South Highlands Presbyterian-The Birmingham Sunday School union will bold a great meeting in the South High land Presbyterian church tomorrow evening" Beginning at 7:30 o'clock. The Southslde Baptist and the Five Points Meth odist churches will close and unite in the meeting. Sunday school is at 9:30 a. m. MT. John w. Sibley superintend- ent. Morning worship and sermon by the pastor Rev. J. T. Plunket, at Il a. m. A marked increase In. attend ance has marked this popular church this fall. The seats are always free and a cordial welcome Is extended to stran- gers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
Abernethy,s Unusual Cas-R.

Brisendine, white man, was found in the basement of the courthouse at a late hour Thursday night by Judge H. B. Abernethy and was unable to give a satisfactory explanation of his presence. He was lodged In the coun- ty jail on complaint of the judge and his trial came up before the judge yes terday morning. After gravely weigh : ing the evidence Judge Abernethy de- cided that there was not enough evi- dence to convict the man for vagrancy, the charge on which he had been ar rested. and turned him loose. The case caused some little amusement at the county jail as one man acted as com plainant, arresting officer, principal witness and judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22

LoY. Undertaken. Phones 7M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
THE WEATHER

Washington, October 21.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Saturday and Sunday; cooler in eastern portion Saturday; mod crate, variable winds.
 For Mississippi: Generally fair Satur- day and Sunday; variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22
sHAW, The undertaker. Phones 9.

sRHgg Undertaking Co, Phones looe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-22

The following is the local report of the United States weather bureau at Bir- mngham for the A hours ended at p.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-03
ROOSEVELT STORY
PUZZLES CAPITAL
Taft and Loeb Deny Having Re-
ceived Letter, as Washing
ton Post asserts
SOUNDS PLAUSIBLE TO MANY
Former Presidents Attitude as
Regards insurgency Also
Is Outlined
lsneclal to The Horald.l

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Probahly
no political story published in Wash
ington in months provoked more COM
ment than has followed the pubica-
tion in the Washington Post this morn
ing of a statement that Taft has heard
from Roosevelt, and that the former
president has indorsed the administra-
ton of his successor. The story fur
ther stated that Roosevelt would not
be a candidate for the presidency in
1912, or for any other office prior to
that time, and that he would support
William Loeb, jr, for governor of New
York.
Interest in the story was widespread
because II seemed SO plausible to all
who have followed recent political
events. However, as soon as Presi-
dent Taft, Mr.. Loeb and others likely
to have received such information from
Roosevelt could be reached today they
denied having received such informa-
ton.
The Post this morning also defined
the former presidents attitude toward
other political questions despite his
statements since he came out of the
African jungles that he would not eX
press any political views until he ar
rived in the United States. The Post
says;
"While Col Roosevelt believes that
fight within the party. when it is
confined to opinions of legislation, may
be healthful, he does not favor de
gree of insurgency that threatens to
disrupt the party at the polls and
probably will deliver some speeches in
the congressional campaign in the west
urging the return of Republicans to
congress.
when Col. Roosevelt speaks before
the National Conservation congress in
ST. Paul in September, it is said, he
will declare himself again for the pol
icies for which he has always stood,
but will insist that the work be pressed
forward without making conservation
a pivot for political eXpedients.
In word. former President Roose
welt, before seeing Clifford Pinchot in
Europe, and after, has expressed him
self as convinced that President Taft
has been working hard and conscien-
tiously to carry out the policies which
We're started during the Roosevelt adj
ministration and has given to the Taft
administration his whole approval"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-03
RAIN STOPS; FLOOD ENDS
JACK FROST TAKES TURN
Cold Weather Sweeps West and
Threatens Ruin to What
Is Left Of Crops

KANSAS CITY, May 2.-Following
the cessation today of the rains that
began Sunday night and which We're
general over the southwest, a decided
drop in temperature was experienced
tonight Late tonight the temperature
at Topeka was only a few degrees
above freezing.
Horticulturists believe that should
ehere be a freeze tonight great dam
age would result to crops.
At Salina, in the center of the state,
the rain has been succeeded by sleet
and for a time snow fell.
Only one life is known to have been
lost in the storm that swept portions of
the state last night. John Huffman. d
farmer living near Burrtown, was the
victim. His wife was seriously in
jured.
Heavy hailstones did much property
damage at Mcpherson.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-03
THIRTEEN TO FIFTY PER
CENT FREIGHT RATE BOOST
Commerce Commission Checks
Up New Schedules

WASHINGTON, May "A careful
checking of the freight tariffs filed
with the interstate commerce commits
sion by the Western Trunk Line asso
citation indicates that the increases on
rates of shipments of commodities
range from 13 to 80 per cent.
Between Chicago and ST. Paul the
rates on agricultural implements have
been increased IS per cent; on brick,
16 per cent; on furniture, IA per cent;
on dry hides, Is per cent; on paints, Is
per cent and on stone % per cent. On
agricultural implements from Chicago
to various points in the west and north
west the advance averages nearly Is
per cent.
A note appended to the trunk line
commodity tariff announces that on
June / a general advance will be made
on the transportation of mules and
horses between Kansas City and vari-
GUS points in Illinois, Iowa and Min
nesota amounting TO from S. to $40
car.
1t is expected an increase by east
ern roads will be announced soon.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-03
lRINCESS THEATRE
MORSE'S ATTORNEY ASKS
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Another Effort to Free Former Ice
King Initiated

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Another
fight for the freedom of Charles w.
Morse, the New York ice king who is
serving a ffteenyear sentence in the
federal prison at Atlanta, Ga, was
begun today in the supreme court of
the United States when Martin V. Lit
Teton asked leave to file a petition for
a writ of habeas corpus.
Morse was convicted of misapplica-
tion of the funds of the National Bank
of North America and of making false
entries in the books of the bank, and
reasons are given why the sentence
should be set aside.
1t is contended that Morse did not
have trial by an impartial jury because
the jury, during the trial, was placed
in the exclusive custody of special
agents of the department of justice;
that one of the jurors, who is named,
was not mentally qualified; that the
trial court submitted to the jury an
offense not charged in the indictment,
and that the Judgment is five years in
excess of that authorized by the stat
ute on one count of the indictment.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-03
TAFT HEARS DOOM
OF RAILROAD BILL
President Told Over Telephone
Opposing Senators Have
Won Their Fight
Continued from Page One,

law. If the Cummins provision Is
adopted it will be physically Impossible
for the commission to pass upon the
great volume of new rates presented. L
believe the railroads should be permit
ted to make traffic agreements, but
they should be prohibited from making
any change in existing rates without
approval of the commission"
Mr.. Flint proposed as compromise
that traffic agreements be permitted
and the commission should give blanket
approval of existing rates; but that
no new rates should be put in force
until they had beeen approved. His
proposition did not meet with the ac-
ouiescence of a majority of those par
tfcipating in the conference, and 1t
was apparent also that the insurgents
would not accept it. Mr. Flint then
withdrew from the conference.
FEAR POLITICAL EFFECT
Several senators were asked tonight
to what they attributed the failure to
get votes enough to adopt the Elkins-
Crawford amendment.
They were almost unanimous in the
expression that it could be charged
directly to the fear that if rates were
raised by the railroads, the people
would say that the repeal of the Sher-
man antitrust law in its application
to railroads was responsible.
Unquestionably the possible political
effect of the adoption of that section
frightened away some of the early
supporters of the provision
Senator Root was nOticeably annoyed
at the outcome of the conference.
When asked what eau Jed the change
of front in connection with section Z
he said:
cold feet. Some of those who ought
to support the bill were afraid of the
political effect"
The action of railroads in the West
ern Trunk Line association in filing
new classifcations with the interstate
commerce commission, giving notice of
material increases. was referred to by
a number of those attending the con-
ferences. As wages have been in
creased. it was agreed there would GER
tainly be other advances. and certain
Republicans feared the political effect.
Attention was called to the fact that
the New York, New Haven & Hartford
today increased passenger rates be-
tween Is and 30 per cent.
With an air Of irritation, Mr.. Elkins
said each community should be per-
mitted to enjoy its own advantages,
and if people of the interior wanted
advantages of coast cities, including
cheaper freight rates due to water
competition, they should move out
side"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-03
TORNADO DESTROYS TOWN;
UNROOFS EMPORIA HOUSES

TOPEKA, Kan, May 2.-It is re-
ported that the village of Plymouth
six miles southwest of Emporia, was
entirely destroyed by tornado Sat
urday night. Plymouth is a town with
400 population on the Santa Fe rail-
way. The tornado struck the western
section of Emporia, unroofed several
houses and carried one off it's founda-
tion. A large new barn was crushed
like an eggshell and several small
barns were blown away. No one was
killed or injured.
The Santa Fe reports that the wind
destroyed telegraph lines between En-
poria and Hutchinson, which is where
tn estorm was most severe. A force of
men is at work on the lines and they
are expected to be in working order
by noon Trains are being run west
as susual with the assistance of the
block signals.