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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
ROAD OFFICIALS #a 10 MEET AGAIN To Outline New Proposal for
 First Avenue Viaduct WILL MEET NOVEMBER g It Is Said That Railroad Officials Are Desirous of Offering Plan That
 VIII Be Acceptable to the
 City officials
 
WILL MEET NOVEMBER g

A second meeting will be held In Bir- mingham November g. which will be at- tended by the executives of the railroads entering this city who are interested In the construction of a viaduct on First avenue. The meeting was decided upon in Washington by Henry B. Spencer. vice president of the Southern Railway com pany, after a report of the City Council refusing the former proposal relative to a viaduct had been communicated to the various officers.
 The date was agreed upon by the ex- eeutives interested.
 L. Sevier. general agent for the execu- tive department of the Southern railway, returned yesterday from Washington, where the viaduct proposal was discussed at length and, made the announcement as to the meeting. The executives to at tend have been here before in a meet ing to adopt plans for viaduct. The plan as submitted by them to the city was not suitable to Birmingham and the City Council refused to accept 1t. The council appointed a sub-committe which drafted a plan which was in turn unsuit- ed to the railroads. It was anticipated locally that another meeting was to be held as soon as the plan proposed had been made public. The meeting will be for tho purpose of eliminating some feat ures of both plans and in making an ef- fcrt to reach a common ground which i.1ay be suited to all parties concerned.
 The question of relieving First avenue of it's daily hazard has moi been forgotten in the minds Of the people of Birmfng- ham, During the winter Ire situation on First avenue becomes more acute and at this ,ine the delay is C using some rest lessness on the part of the people who daily cross and recross First avenue near the Sloss furnace.
 It was given out that the railroad ex- ecutives who will meet in Birmingham would make every effort this time to or fer the city a plan which would be ac- cepted. The railroads desire the friend ship of the people and they believe no better way can secure friendly feeling than by building the viaduct.
 The meeting will be held in the offices of Tillman, Bradley & Morrow. It will be attended by H. B. Spencer and L.. Sevier of the Southern railway, Horace Baker and c. Dougherty of the Queen and Crescent route, T. E. Brooks and T. .. Harrison of the Louisville and Nashville. c. H. Hix of the Seaboard Air Line, J. W. McQueen of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company, Carl Gray and A. D. Lightner of the Frisco and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
CHIEF ENGINEERS
 ID ARRIVE TODAY
Will Hold Sessions Tomorrow
 and Wednesday
IMPORTANT
VISITORS
The Steel Rail Experts Will Be shown Every Courtesy By the Business Men of Birmingham and
 the District

The members of the steel rail commit tee of the American Railway Engineers and Maintenance of Way association will begin to arrive in Birmingham today for the meeting which will be held here tomorrow and Wednesday.
 The meeting will be held at the Hill- man hotel.
 The members of the committee are principally chief engineers of the rail- roads of this country, and the meeting here is attracting more than ordinary in- terest in industrial circles The indus trial men in Birmingham hope to im- Birmingham for rail making. And as the engineers must approve all rail speci- fications their friendship for this city will be of much value.
 The first day will be devoted to busi- ness of the organization. The engineers will be in session for business tomor- row and Wednesday they will be taken around the horn. The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company and the Louisville and Nashville will operate the train. It Is planned to make an all-day trip with the visiting engineers showing them all the industries and the steel mill.
 The majority of the engineers have never visited Birmingham and are not very we'll informed as to the facilities here for rail making. For that reason 1t is expected that the trip over the plants will open their eyes to the real industrial greatness of this city.
 T. E. Brooks, of the Louisville and Nashville, is assisting in mapping out the plan of entertainment which may in- clude something in addition to the trip around the horn before the meeting is finally concluded.
 The engineers of the committee and association who know Birmingham. one of whom is A. s. Baldwin, chief en- gineer of the Illinois Central, are very much interested in the visit to Birming- ham of their colleagues and worked very faithfully to secure the meeting for Bir- mingham.
 Among the railroads that will be rep resented are the Louisville and Nash vile, Pennsylvania railroad, Norfolk and Western, Illinois Central, Baltimore and Ohio, Southern Railway, Erie, South ern Pacific. Seaboard Air Line and oth- CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
PROVES NEW ARMY
 NATIONS A SUCCESS

Washington. October 3o-During the recent three day physical tests of army officers, Maj. Gen. Frederick D. Grant, commanding the department of the east, tried out the new emergency ration. Gen eral Grant carried three packages, one for each day, and returned with two of the packages unopened, having used but one on the entire ride.
 The general says he suffered no in- convenience whatever and found that ration sufficient in all respects. Outside of the ration General Grant took hot coffee in the morning without sugar or milk, cold tea in the same way at noon and hot water in the evening. third of the ration was palatable and sufficient during the 72 hours and he experienced no Ill effects nor craving for food.
 The emergency ration is composed of chocolate liquor, nucleo casein, matted milk. dessicated egg, sugar and cocoa butter. It Is put up in neat, eight-ounce tin boxes. Each box contains three cakes, one cake being sufficient for one meal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
SALOONS REOPEN
 IN CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, October 30-(Special.)- After having been twice closed by legal procedure and prohibited from continu- ing in business. the first time by Sher- ifr Sam A Connor. acting upon orders of Criminal Judge s. D. McReynolds, and the second time by distress war rants and attachments issued by County Court Clerk W. P. Hays. practically all of the saloons opened for business this morning armed with a federal malt H. cense. The celerity of Judge Mickey holds action Is explained by the recent ruling of the supreme court, which de- cided that the possession of a federal license for spirituous liquors was prima facie evidence that the possessor was acting in violation of the state prohibit ton laws. but the dilatoriness of County Court Clerk Hays in assessing state and county taxes upon the saloons or near beer stands is inexplicable as the statutes of 1909 of the state legislature, paradoxi- provided a tax for saloons. although it also prohibited the sale of whisky or spurious liquors.
 In order to open for business each sa- loon must pay into the coffers of the city, county. state and federal govern ment the aggregate sum of s715.75. Of this sum $4OO goes to the city as H. censes for soft drink stands. $20 to the federal government for malt license. and 575 to the county for state and county taxes. The distrcys warrants were originally for s5S6.S5, for in the is- suance of such papers each item of the license, with the exception of the sheriffs fees and the cost of the war
 rant, is doubled, would have been de- ducted from the returns from the at- tached property of the owners had not they paid the money before the property
 was disposed of by legal proceedings. Up till Saturday at noon 47 dealers had availed themselves of, the possi- | bility of opening and it is estimated that l if the majority of the dealers reoper the city will be reimbursed in the sun | of practically $60,0O0 per annum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
FRANCO ARRESTED
 FOR ABUSE OF POWER

Lisbon, October 3o.-Senor Franco. ex- premier of Portugal, who held office at the time King Carlos and Crown Prince Luis were assassinated in 1908, has been arrested on the charge of abuse of power during his incumbency. It Is declared by the government that 1t did not inspire the arrest of France but that 1t was the TO- suit of an investigation held by the judi ciary The ex-premier has been released on ball.
 The government has approved a decree granting the right to strike and has named a commission of arbitration to take labor disputes under advisement Pale green and bright red have been adopted as the colors of the national flag.
 Madrid, October BOA special dispatch from Lisbon to the Correspondencia De Espana says that a military conspiracy gainst the republic has been unearthed and g officers have been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
EIGHT RIDE WITH
 ONLY ONE TICKET

St. Paul, Minn.. October 3o.-(Special.)- When Conductor l.. Burns of the North ern Pacific railroad went into the parlor car of his train today he was greeted with two seats filled with seven children and their mother, with one ticket.
 Madam said he, .I am guided by the company's rules and you will have to pay half fare for some of these children.
 Sir replied the large woman with gor. Theodore and Theodosa there are Niwns, aged years; Mary and Mae in the same seat, are sisters to little Marion here. with me, being triplets, born four years ago. I have here as you can see children who are younger, one of them being but Il months old. but 1t will be another year at least before your road can charge half fare for any of my fam .ly.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Banker surrenders to Sheriff

Monroe, La, October 30.-J. E. Fra Tk- lin. president of the Bankers Trust com pany of St. Louis, arrived here last night and surrendered to the sheriff in answer to the criminal charges against him growing out of the recent failure of the Bank of Monroe. Judge Madison fixed his bond ats .0o0, which was promptly furnished. SThree local men, against whom similar charges were filed, were released a few days ago on bonds oi $5000 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Prepare Waterway Convention

Albany, Ga., October 3o.-Preparations
 have been completed for the annual meet ing of the Chipola-F Flint t-Chattachoochee- Appalachicola Waterway association here on November H. Delegates appointed by the mayors of cities, county commissions CTS and commercial bodies in Georgia Florida and Alabama will be in attend ance. The object of the organization is to secure federal assistance for, the deep ening of the channels of this river sys- tenn inland from the gulf. thereby giv- ing an all-water haul to a population oi more than 10000 people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Memorial Statue UnveiIed

Gettysburg. Pa. October so.-In the pres- ence of several thousand and friends of the Irish brigade which participated in the battle of Gettysburg, the memorial statue of their chaplain. the Rev. Father William Corby, was today unveiled and dedicated with appropriate ceremonies. lShe statue stands on the very rock on
 Which the priest stood when he pro- ncunced absolution to an Nentire brigade before the battle of GettysAprg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Thirty puIIdIngs burned

Moultrie, Ga, October 30.-Thirty busi- ness houses were destroyed by fire, which swept the town of Norman Park near here early today.
 The blaze originated in the home of Tom Calvin, and owing to the high wind was quickly beyond control. The tele- phone exchange and the Odd Fellows and Masonic halls, weer among the buildings destroyed. The loss was heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
rro.t D.mares Cotton

Savannah. October 30.-Reports re- ceived tonight from number of coun-
 ties in south Georgia indicate that the damage to the cotton crop from last nights frost Is inconsiderable, though
 some apprehension is expressed over
 the prediction of a more severe frost tonight The frost was general over the southern portion of this state. Oth- CT crops practically are uninjured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Taft sustains Protest

Washington, October so.-President Taft has sustained the protest made by a large number of Grand Army posts and civil war veterans individually against the removal of ivy from the. graves of soldiers buried in Arlington National cemetery. The President has issued or ders that no more ivy shall be removed. At the same time the rules against plant ing Ivy and relating to the size of tomb- stones, etc., will be enforced. in the fu- ture. All ivy and other, vines is fast be- ing replaced by grass. 7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
R ailroad Man Dead

Atlanta. October 3o.--James L. Dickey. for many years general freight agent of the Western and Atlantic railroad, and an authority on traffic matters, died at his home here this afternoon, aged 6S. He had been in bad health for a year, but his illness reached an acute stage about a month ago and there had been no hope for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
OmciaI. Arc DIsmcd

Lansing. Mich.. October 3o-The state railroad commission today issued its find- ings in regarc to the Grand Trunk pas senger train wreck at Durand last Au- gust, which resulted in the death of 10 persons. The commission says: We are of the unanimous opinion that the Grand Trunk officials. who at the time had im- IT. edsate supervision and authority over the operation of the trains and trainmen, are primarily responsible"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Dickin.on sails for Home

Paris, October So-Jacob M. Dickinson, American Secretary of War, Mrs. Dick inson and party sailed today for New York on the steamer Prinz Friedrich Will helf from Havre. Ambassador Bacon and representatives of the French war de- partment saw the distinguished visitors oft at Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
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GALL STAR MUSICAL COURSE,

.AIL SI zft gItl7tt t1 WI EtoEs Four of the worlds greatest attrae- tlons offered at s5 for a season ticket. THINK OF IT-Only S1.25 apiece if you get season ticket to hear the worlds greatest stars. viz i Arturo Tiba1di. the noble English violinist and Mme. Rita Fornia, dra- matic soprano, Metropolitan Opear Co.,. Nov. 8, 1910.
 2. Mme. Johnna Gadslxi, the world s greatest prima donna, soprano. Nov. 1910.
 & Herr Xazier Scharwenl<a, the great Polish pianist. December, 1910. f. MT. Francis Macmillon. the violinist who has been decorated by the crowned heads of Europe, Jan., 1911.
 Seats now sale at the Cable
 Piano Co.
 Tickets can be secured from any music teacher in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
,aotber and B.be Burned

Spencer. N. C.. October so.-While hold ing in her arms her 1-year-old baby, Mrs. Henry Morris was overcome by g. fit at her home near China Grove. falling into an open fire. Both mother and child were burned to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
|s' !|y''S!

REESE PROSSER, the Famous Min streI Singer and Four Other Great Acts Matfnees Daily-3 O'Clock.
 Nfght-7:30 and O'Clock PRICE Toe. Reserved Seats 200
 Children at Matinee 5c
 MODERN VAUDEVILLE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
AUCTION! AUCTION! Y- = IAs&s~~. kn a 1o 1scro 1NyTvrN

In aQd1Cl0n 10 g IaTge uulu- Der and variety of horses and mules we will have a car load If milch cows and a registered German coach stallion to sbe sold in our big auction Thurs day, November 3. Be sure to attend.
 FEES & SONS,
 2d Ave. and 18th St.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-02
500 REWARD 500.

The readers of this paper will be
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-02

win Cornet band. Garwin Choral IN
ion, Garwin Ladies' Quartet. and sew
eral male Quartets.
The officers OF the association are:
r. P. Fitzgerald, president: Hiram Bis
SELL colonel: J. B. NJ. Bishop. adju-
ltant: John Kienzle. Quartermaster; w.
II. Holstead. chaplain.
The program for the reunion fol-
lows:
TUESDAY, AUG. 9.
$50 a m-Reception committee lei
by Garwin band and citizens will meet
the morning train at 3.07 and conduct
the visitors to the park. where the old
soldiers will receive badges and be
assigned To sleeping quarters by the
ladjutant, ]. B. NJ. Bishop
1880 a. m.--Bugle call for dinner
Comrades will fall in line led by the
Garwin band and march to the dining
/ hall.
Use p. m.--Call to order by the pros
ident r. p. Fitzgerald.
Music by the Garwin band.
Invocation, Comrade ], 7. Davis.
Music.
| Address OF welcome, G. w. Conant.
Response C,mrade J. w. Wi.'ett
Reading. Lights of History" Miss
ella Spears.
Music.
Address, Col. d. T. Palmer.
Music.
| $50 D. m.-Supper call.
7 .. m.-Music by band end drum
corps.
8 p. m-Camp fire. Conducted by
Past Department Commander Mike
Mcdonald, who will open the meeting
by an address in his characteristic
style. Remember this Will be one OF
the most interesting sessions of the
reunion and may possibly last until
morning.
! /. ANY comrade exceeding the five
minute limit in his address Will be
deemed guilty OF insubordinat!on and
subject to court martial AMI fine.
.. The comrade who tells tho big
gest lie in his allotted time t, speak
WITH receive valuable medal. 4 80
day furlough and full pay and COM
limitations until the next encampment.
| WEDNESDAY. AUG. 10.
| 6 a. m.-Reveille.
z a. m-March to breakfast.
| $3.50 a. m-Business meeting Of the
association. Election OF regimental ana
company officers. and selecting place
Of meeting for 1911.
10 a. m.-Grand parade. led by Joppa
jerks Drum Corps and Garwin Band.
| II a. m.-Drin by forty young ladies.
| 1880 a. m.-Call for dinner.
AFTERNOON.
1880 p m.-Music. drum corps.
| Music, male quartet.
In memoriam, Comrade W. II. Hol-
stead.
Reading, Barbara Frietchie." Ethlyn
Davis.
| Music.
| ADDRESS, Col. j. NJ. Parker.
Music.
Address, Gen. ]. B. Weaver.
| Music.
4p. m.-Ban game at ball park. Old
soldiers admitted free.
$50 p. m.-Supper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-02
WEATHER AND CROP BUREAU
SAYS pRoUTH AGAIN PRE-
Walls.
NORTHEASTERN IOWA CROP
SUFFERING FOR MOISTURE
other Sections Of State Need Rain For
tho Corn This Wholesome Firing
of Fields Reported-Yield Of Small
Grains Considerably Above tho Aver-
aae-Pastures Are Barren Of Feed.

Special to Times-Republican.
Des Moines, Aug. 2.-Director Chap
pei, Of the Iowa weather and crop SER
vice, says the corn fields Will suffer
unless rain comes during the present
week.
past seven days was very near the
normal, but the rainfall was decidedly
below the average for the last week
in July, altho showers occurred on the
25th and 10th In all but the northeast
ern part OF the state. At many sta
lions in the Des Moines, Iowa and
Skunk valleys the amount Of rainfall
exceeded an inch. the largest being
3.97 inches at Keosauqua-
Corn on low ground and deep soil,
and where the showers were heavy,
still holds its own and has made salts
factory progress. but over the north
eastern counties where there has been
little or no rain and in many other
localities where the soil Is thin and the
rainfall has been light, there are in
dications of firing. Three fourthS OF
the crop, however, Is in excellent con-
dition and can stand another week OF
dry weather, but the other fourth needs
rain at once.
Conditions have been favorable for
haying. harvesting and threshing. Pre-
lininary reports from threshers indi-
cate that the quality of small grain is
excellent and the yield will be con-
siderably above the average of past
years. Except where the rainfall has
been the heaviest, pastures are practi-
cally bare and afford but little feed for
cattle. Stock water is getting scarce
in many localities. A heavy and gen.
eral rain is needed badly in all parts
of the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-02
HAMPTON Lad Stricken.


Des Moines, Aug. 2.-Ahho an cpl
demic of infantile paralysis has been
prevalent in various parts Of the state
for several weeks. the first case in Des
Moines was contracted Monday.
Leon Smith, years old. who is visit
ing at 2219 Carpenter avenue. suffered
an attack in his legs. He is the son of
Joseph Smith, OF Hampton, Iowa, and
has been visiting here about a week.
His condition is reported serious.
DR.. A. Carson was called. He found
the case to be infantile paralysis and
that the boy was in a serious condi-
ton.
His lower limbs are paralyzed." DR..
Carson said. His condition is serious
but I believe he will live. He is rest
ing fairly easy now and is doing WE'LL
Hampton, the home of the boy, is in
the district where an epidemic is now
prevalent. Mason City, where fifty
cases have been reported, is only a
short distance away and it is thought
probable the disease was contracted
before coming to Des Moines. How
ever, no cases have been reported at
Hampton. Delta is the only town, ex-
ceptins Mason City, which has report
ed any cases.