davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
RAIL AND LOCOMOTIVE
 PLANT READY SOON

Haskins Williams, president of the Bir- mingham Rail and Locomotive works, said last night that the new $100,000 plant of his company. located at North Bir- mngham, would be ready for operations within few days.
 The plant has been in course of con struction for several months. It has been thoroughly equipped with electric appliances and is rated among the best here. The plant is of steel and concrete construction and is thoroughly modern.
 The delay in construction was through the striking of a subterranean stream on the plot, which is supposed to be a part of the noted stream supplying the spring at North Birmingham park. The water occasioned quite an expense as well as several weeks delay in work.
 Mir Williams said yesterday he believed the operations this fall would be very brisk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
REPORT IS MADE
 ON CITY'S PLANTS

The report on the condition of the light plant at North Birmingham has been made to Mayor Exum by City Electrician Abernethy. The report shows that there are 3223 electric lights used in North Birmingham, S6s meters in use, 46 arc lights, and 61 transformers. There are 4SS miles of wiring in North Birmingham.
 MT. Abernethy states that the 46 arc lights illuminate the streets for part of the night when the moon is not shining and when 1t is the moon re- lieves the city of it's efforts"
 MT Abernethy made the following recommendations in regard to the plant:
 T would respectfully recommend that we make no more extensions to lines, as there are many isolated arc lights discontinue some of these, burn ing the balance all night, using series tungstens where practicable; discon- tinue all multiple arcs on streets where lights are turned on by citizens. Test and have repaired all meters; install arc lights or series tungstens instead of incandescent lights i'll park; install new water heater in power house as soon as plant makes enough money to do so which will help cut down fuel bi1."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
FEDERAL JURY GAN
 ATTEND THE FAIR

The United States district court. pre- sided over by Judge William l. Grubb will adjourn tomorrow afternoon for the fair. Judge Grubb promised the jury yes terday that although the docket may not be completed he will not deprive them of the opportunity of visiting the fair. The judge also intimated that he would like to see the show at the state fair grounds himself.
 Of the attorneys, Gen. Luke F. Wright, Caruthers Ewing. Judge Almon and prob- ably Walker Percy will occupy box at the football game.
 General Wright and MT. Ewing natur- ally wish to return to their home in Mem- phis as quickly as possible, but the vis- itors stated that they would be very glad to sacrifice a few hours to witness the fair, of which they have heard so much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
HAYWOOD CLAIMS
 MAJORITY OF 893

Judge Bernard Harwood was in the city yesterday and announced the first complete returns of the recent election in the Sixth district in which he de- feated Judge Daniel Collier for circuit judge. The report from Montgomery a few days ago gave Harwood's majority as about 100 votes. but MT Harwood stat ed yesterday that this was mistake, his actual majority in the entire district be- ing S93.
 The HarwoodCollier primary was of more than the usual interest because the primary held on May was declared void and a second one ordered by the state Harwood yesterday, are by counties as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
Major Hanson Recovering

Maj. J. F. Hanson, president of the Central of Georgia Railway company and the Ocean Steamship company of Sa- vannah, who less than two months ago was lying at the point of death on the operating table in an Atlanta sanitarium, has just left the city for New York and eastern points on three-weeks rest trip, after which he proposes to return to his office in this city.
 Major Hanson had been practically given up; it was thought by his relatives and friends here that there was not hope for him, and at one time his death seemed only a matter of few hours. In fact, in the newspaper offices obituary notices were prepared and extensive ac- counts of his career were put in type.
 It was stated that only an operation could save his life. The physicians did not know just precisely what his ailment was, except that 1t was some affection of the liver, but they were satisfied that only an operation could save his life. It proved that their diagnosis was cor rect, the operation was performed. the necessity for 1t was readily apparent as soon as incision was made, and despite his 70 years he began to mend immedi- ately.
 Major Hanson displayed remarkable vi tality and it was soon seen that he had an excellent chance of recovery He grew gradually stronger, until few days ago he left the hospital for his home, and now has gone away for rest and tc recuperate his strength. He will resume his duties in his office here again about November 1.
 He stated before he left that he was feeling fine and issued little statement thanking his many friends for the solici- tude and inquiries concerning him and his illness His. friends everywhere are congratulating him upon the game ano successful fight which he made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
ARC LIGHT CONTRACT
 IS STILL IN TROUBLE

Mayor Exum has stated that he will return without his approval the reso- lution passed at the last meeting of the council giving him the authority to enter into a contract with the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company to furnish the city with street arc lights MT. Exum says that his action is caused by a technicality and Is not a veto
 The mayor was authorized to execute contract identical with that of 1900 but finds that this is impossible as the 1900 contract does not contain the provision. allowing the city to install its own lights.
 Conditions in the 1900 contract do not meet those of the present and the mayor will ask that the council either empower him to make the necessary changes or to draw up 8 new con tract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14

W. T. Brown of Ragand, who is as good as state senator from his district, and who is one of the most enthusiastic good roads men in Alabama, is one of the leaders in the meetings of the Alabama Good Roads association.
 Mr. Brown has just issued a prospectus of the town of Ragland that woulu do credit to a city many times larger. The illustrations and drawings are superb and the printing as fine as any work Of the kind.
 Ragland looms up large and important in the publication, and there is nothing exaggerated about it, either. This en- terprising little city has some of the very important manufacturing plants of north- east Alabama. The Atlantic and Gulf Portland Cement company, a S1,0o0,0oO concern, has just been completed and is in full operation.
 It is said to be the largest and best equipped cement plant in the south.
 The Wilplcoba Clay works is another important industry. This plant has a daily capacity of 75,0OO building or 5oOO0 vitrified paving brick per day.
 Work has begun on 10.O00-spindle cot ton mill This will be completed at once and put in operation during the coming year.
 Ragland is an important coal mining center and also is located in the center of one of the finest agricultural sections of the state.
 The prospectus contains drawing of the proposed business and industrial school for mountain boys, the newest phlanthropic idea of MT. Brown. This is one of the most ambitious undertak- ings ever attempted by the busy Duke of Ragland who never sleeps day or night if there is something for his eager hands and brain to do.
 His ambition Is to establish a school of practical training that will be self-sus- taining and where the poor mountain boy can get technical education with out expense.
 H. F. Gipson, one of the leading at- torneys of Prattville. was among the prominent visitors in Birmingham yes-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
HURLS DOPE BOTTLE
 SRIKES BOY ON HEAD

A half intoxicated man in the grand stand at the fair grounds yesterday thought he was sitting in the old West End bleachers, and proceeded to toss a dope bottle over the heads of the audience. It landed on the head of a small boy about 8 or years of age, breaking into pieces and cutting his head badly. Tie boys father rushed him to a street car and no one secured his name. It was considered wonderful by the spec tators that the youngster was not killed. They stated, however, that he was not even knocked unconscious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
STEELE RECOMMENDED
street Urges His Appointment ns As-
 sIstant District Attorney

A letter recommending the appoint ment of N l.. Steele to the post of spe- cial assistant district attorney was sent vester1av to George w. Wickcrshan Attorney General of the United States.
 The letter was signed by O. D. Street district attorney of the Northern dis trict, and it is considered very prob- able that MT. Stelle will be offered the position in line with the sugges- ton of Mr. Street.
 The post was made vacant officially when yesterday Mr. Street accepted tn; resignation of Joseph H. Montgomery postmaster, who formerly served as as- sistant district attorney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
RICHARDSON TO TALK
 ON CANAL PROJECT

Sheffield, October 13-(Speciall-Con- gressman William Richardson of the Eighth district will speak in Sheffield tomorrow evening on the Muscle Shoals Canal" project which has claimed a large part of his attention fin Congress for several years past. Judge Richard- son says he is anxious for the people of this section to take some "active, dras- tic, decided move in the natter The last Congress and the Muscle Shoals Hy- Electric Power company came very near reaching an agreement which would have meant the establishing of this great power plant, and Judge Richardson has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
ENGINEERS PAY
 VISIT ID BESSEMER Warm Welcome Accorded the
 300 Delegates
SPEAKING AT THE PARK
Trip Made to Chief Industries-Sena- tor Johnston Among the Speakers for the Occasion-Otber Bes-
 scmer News

Bessemer, October 13.-(Special. )-Bes- semer was honored today by visit of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. A special train, consisting of P coaches, arrived in Bessemer at noon and was met by Mayor 1. A. Lewis and members of the city council, Capt Crook, president of the Board of Trade, and committee from that body, George Ross. Capt. John McEniry, James Cahill and a large num- Der of representative citizens of Bes- semer
 | There were fully 800 members of the order and of the ladies' auxiliary in the party, who, with Shows brass band in the lead, formed procession and marched down Third avenue to the city park where the programme for the day was carried out.
 Gardner Goodwin acted as master of ceremonies, and in eloquent and ap proprate address bade the visitors well come.
 Delegate T. ]. Hoskins of Knoxville, Tenn, made a witty and pleasing re- sponse.
 Senator Joseph F. Johnston was intro- duced as the next speaker He received quite an ovation as he rose to address the gathering. In a happy speech, in which he referred to the relations of ca pital and labor, and the various prob- lems that confronted the nation, he quite captivated his hearers. w. S. Gilbert, editor of the Bessemer Daily Times. was the next speaker He fully sustained his reputatoR booster for Bessemer. He called the attention of the visitors to the wonderful natural resources of the city and of her place in the indus trial world. His speech was well re- ceived. Mrs w A. Murdock, grand pres ident of the ladies auxiliary, was intro duced and made splendid speech. She told of the work of the ladies auxiliary in it's relation to the brotherhood, and of the great results attained.
 The delegation then partook of ele- gant barbecue dinner, which was much enjoyed by them. After visit to the several industries of Bessemer the party returned to the city, carrying with them many pleasant memories of the greatness and hospitality of the Marvel City of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
Additional Protection mt Fair

In view of the fact that today is Chil- dren's day at the State Fair, Chief Bode- ker has decided to double the number of policemen that are on duty. He states that he will have 75 men in the grounds The >chief is specially anxious to pro- tect the women and children from an- noyance and requests them if worried to call a policeman. 1t is estimated that at least 15,OOO women and children will attend the fair tomorrow, and it is to give these every protection that the chief has taken the additional precautions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
SERVICES HELD AT
 TEMPLE EMANUEL

Further services in eommemoration of Tom Kippur, Day of Atonement, the holiest of Jewish holidays, were held yesterday at 1O:SO a. m. at Temple Eman- uel. on Sixteenth street and Fifth ave- nue.
 In addition to the ritual Dr. Newfeld delivered sermon, of which the sub- stance was, first, the significance of the Day of Atonement, and. second, special appeal in behalf of the building of the new temple.
 The musical programme consisted Of numbers especially arranged for and used on the occasion and was exceptionally fine
 The children's services were begun at 2.So o'clock, and were in charge of MT. Chester Sandman and at 39O o'clock the memorial exercises were held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
Boy Cut at Fair Grounds

Irwin Lewis, a 14-year-old white boy was seriously injured at the fair grounds yesterday morning by James Davis. q negro boy. It seems that the boys were pitching gravel to line and pebble struck the foot of Davis. Davis became insolent and fight followed. in which Lewis was injured. It is charged that John Walker furnished the knife with which the cutting was done. He was locked up charged with being an acces- sNry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14

 meeting of the Alabama Good Roads sociation and mingled with his fril from. the different sections of the stal ----.------- -------7.-r------
 A. E. Hammett of Sylacauga wa visitor. in Birmingham yesterdav..- Is a member of the board of commisd CTS of Talladega and has done work in the improvement of the road his section of Talladega county. He delegate to the good roads conven and took considerable. interest in the ssions. s~ .-s aa
 MT. Hammett is a hardware mercl and one of the most progressive eitii of Sylacauga.
 "Sylacauga is growing rapidly and future is very bright for our town community" he said, We feel that have one of the best little towns in state and Its future is very promising
 "The agricultural interests of the c munity are progressing most satisfac fly and the development of the marble dustry near the town is one of the I important enterprises in the state. '.
 Ex-State Senator John Gamble of was among the prominent visitors in mingham yesterday. He is attending sessions of the Alabama Good Roads sociation.
 w. M. Lackey of Dadeville spent terday in Birmingham. He is one of leading attorneys in east Alabama has many friends in this section of state.
 Probate Judge J. E. Camp of Ts dega is one of the live delegates to good roads convention. Judge Camp t, a keen interest in the building of { roads and is working out a fine sys for his county. He was recently ren mated to succeed himself as pro judge of Talladega.
 President John w. Abercrombie of Alabama university Is one of the factors in the good roads convention. resolution at yesterday mornings ses looking to the securing of state funds road building was received with ent iasm by the delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
Personal Mention

Mrs. Charles Gilbert of Huntsville is visiting Mrs. J. E. McAdory at Jones' boro.
 Mrs. N. Nevie of Greensboro has re- turned to her home after a visit to her mother Mrs. Herrin, on Arlington ave nue.
 The Matrons' club will be entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs. E. K. Hanby at her home on Fifth avenue.
 Fred Roberts, who has been visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. D. Roberts l of South Bessemer, win return Friday to the United States training station at Newport, R. l.
 Mrs G. C. Robinson and Miss Sidney Young of Selma are visiting friends in Bessemer. l J. NJ Sherrod of Rome, Ga, is in the | city on business.
 wedding of interest to many friends in the city will be that of Miss Agnes | Gertrude Daniels to MT. Tendon Dempsey Cockrell, which will be performed Fri | day by the Rev. M. K. Thornton at the home of Mrs. J. w. Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
Pressing Club Burglarized

The Bijou Pressing club was burglar ized yesterday morning and a lot of clothing stolen. The thieves entered through a window. The following arti- cles were taken: Three suits of clothes, three coats and one revolver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
Deaths and Funerals

James Parden, the 14-year-old son of MT. and Mrs Parden of Fossil Mines, who died from blood poisoning Tuesday, was buried today at 1 o'clock at Bucks ville cemetery. Jacobs & Son in charge.
 Clarence Miller, the infant son of MT. and Mrs. T. M. Wood of Hickey, died Wednesday afternoon of pneumonia and was buried this afternoon at Bucksville cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
New National Bank


 The National Bank of Commerce, which proposes to open it's doors in Atlanta for business on January 1. next, will make the seventh among Atlanta's national banking institutions.
 It is rather remarkable that two na- tional banks with million capital each have sprung into existence here within the year, the other being the Fulton Ma tlonal, which has been doing business now for more than six months
 Not only that but within the same period, or during the last 12 months, | those of the national hanks of Atlanta which did not already have a capital of a million dollars increased their capitaliza- | ton to that extent, several of them also adding to their surplus.
 Within the 12 months approximately | S2, ,500, 600 has thus been added to the bank Ing capital of Atlanta, including the new national bank which is to begin business the first of the year.
 John H. Carter formerly of Asheville, N. C., will head the National Bank of Commerce, as it's president, and 1t will start with $1,0o0.0O0 capital and $2O0,0OO surplus. MT. Carter Is a well-known | fnancer, former Georgian, his native home being in Talbot county. He is pres ident of several Georgia banks and di- rector in two big insurance companies organized in this state, as we'll as in sev- eral manufacturing enterprises: l A large number of well-known Geor- gians have taken stock in the new bank, most of them Atlantans, but not a few living in other sections of the state.
 The new bank will go into one of At lanta's skyscrapers in which there is now a bank located, but for which new building Is being erected.
 Other officials will come from banks in various parts of the state and one of them, it is stated from Florida.
 The organization of this new bank, it lis reported, will result in other financial changes of interest and importance in Atlanta which are just now in state of Incubation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
GIVES HIMSELF UP
 FOR THEFT HEI

The police department received message yesterday from the New Y, authorities stating that William Lazanby had given himself up confessed to theft of $500 here. matter was investigated and it Y foun< sat Lazanby was formerly clerk for the Central of Georgia rs road. He resigned a few days ago { 1t was found that about s335 was mi ing.
 A warrant has been secured anc copy sent to Governor Conner. Det tive Murphy will leave for New Y, as soon as the requisition papers sec,pted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
We'll Known Aldbdn1idns
 In Birmingham Yesterdd
By WALTER HARPER.

terday. He took in the fair,. attended meeting of the Alabama Good Roadi sociation and mingled with his. fri from the different sections of the sts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14
UNCLE REMUS FUND
 GROWING RAPIDLY ' Big Sum Melted From Roose-
 welt Lecture
CARNEGIE MAY DONATE
Atlanta VIII Have Another National Bank in Few Months-MajOr Hanson Is Nearly Recovered
 From Illness

Atlanta, October 13.-(Speciall-Tn next big augmentation of the Uncle Re- mus memorial fund which the ladies of the association are counting on is a gift from Andrew Carnegie. Mr Carnegie was as great an ad- mirer of Joel Chandler Harris as was Theodore Roosevelt, and the latter hav- ing made his contribution to the me- morial fund in the shape of lecture or speech, which netted s4500, the ladies of the association are naturally look ing to Mir Carnegie to do something similarly handsome.
 The total receipts from the 1soose- welt lecture were approximately s5200, which left the association a little mc re than s45O0 after deducting expe .ses, and this added to the s3000 which has already been collected, makes the pres ent fund $7500.
 This is far from what the associa- tion needs for the purpose in hand, which Is to purchase MT Harris home and preserve 1t as a public memorial to the writer. The original cost will be s25,oO0 and after that has been ar ranged the pTODlem OI IldlH lelldnCe VIII have to be solved.
 Certain improvements are contem- plated which will add to the cost, such as the erection of a fountain in the front yard, in the shape of a group of statuary representing Uncle Re mus and the little boy, surrounded by the animals.
 It is the purpose of the ladies to turn the home and grounds into a sem- public place, such as Shakespeares home, and others of famous writers. It may be there will be small admis- sion fee, the proceeds of which will be used for maintenance, and it is not unlikely that the city will be asked to make good whatever deficit there may be in this respect.
 The association has no expenses of any sort as it pays no salaries, and so saves every cent it receives. It is proposed to reopen the public subscrip- ton shortly and to make point of in- ereasing the fund as largely as pos sible by December g, which is MT. Har- ris' birthday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-14

w. M. Lackey of Dadeville spent terday in Birmingham. He is one O leading attorneys in east Alabama has many friends in this section oi state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-07

the discovery was made. These men are
now telling the greatest botanists in the
world the names of seeds that are apparently
foundlings.
One of the greatest criminal trials in the
history of the court was that of the hawk
family. The prosecution had made out a
case many years ago to the effect that muir
ders and kidnappings in great number had
been committed in barnyards from Maine to
California. The mob had taken matters
into its own hands and had been distribute
ing vengeance without discrimination.
The court S findings in this case were very
clearly set FORTH as the evidence was with
out a flaw. Three members OF the hawk
family were condemned to summary death
and their hkenesses placed IN the rogues
gallery. The farmer and the hunter were
admonished to study them well and, know
ing them, to show no mercy. OF these the
chief was the cooper or ordinary chicken
hawk. This is the archfend of the age.
The sharp Skinned or bullet hawk is close
second though not SO widely distributed.
The goshawk is unpardonably vicious, but
makes only an occasional raid into this coun-
try from Canada; but when these come the
lives of all grouse are IN danger.
Having pronounced these sentences of
death, the court gave warning against the
folly of the mob vengeance as heretofore
practised; for some thirty other members of
the hawk family had been proved the un-
failing friend of man, despite persecution
They are the greatest enemies of rats and
mice that exist. The rodents are the great
est enemies of them all to the farmer. There
is no farmer who does not lose hundreds of
dollars year through rats. A single hawk
is estimated as being worth one hundred
dollars year to farmers over whose land 1t
ranges.