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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26

The committee on arrangements for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers which meets here in October, visited Bes- semer yesterday and completed the pro- gramme for the day which the delegates will spend in Bessemer.
 The committee visited Mayor Lewis and the members of the board of trade, and were given the cooperation which will make the day in Bessemer one Of the most pleasant of the convention.
 Leaving Birmingham at o'clock in the morning at the Louisville and Nashville depot, the delegates will make the trlp around the horn," arriving at Bessemer at noon. From 12 o'clock until o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
SIXTEEN COUNTIES
 MAY BE AT FAIR

From exhibits of six counties at the State Fair in 1909 to exhibits from 15 with more in sight in 1910 is the record to which the officials of the fair are point ing with pride.
 Walkers determination to bring an eX- hibit to the fair this fall brought the total to 15 and now that it is practically cer- tain that Dale will come into the fold the total number has reached 16, and Cap tain Kolb who has charge of the work of securing these county exhibits, declares that several others will eventually con- tract to show at the fair.
 Besides the many county exhibits will be numerous displays by individuals that in many instances will be on a scale com parable to the county exhibits. Among these will be that of the famous Derby farm in south Alabama.
 This farm will show farm products and short horn cattle. The Derby farm con- ssts of 4000 acres of land that has been improved by modern methods of cultiva- tion until it is said to be the finest in the state None but thoroughbred cattle are bred
 Farmers from almost every section of Alabama have made inquiries regarding the special prizes offered for the corn exhibits and indications are that there will be more than a score of contestants for the premiums offered
 The fair officials say that the work of shaping up the details for the fair is progressing faster than in former years. The exhibitors are showing a disposition to get their displays in sooner than in the past concessions are being sold faster and inquiries for roS >'s and board
 ing places are coming in eaf..-r Many inquiries for rooms and board have al ready been received
 Secretary Chaffee declares that every thing points to a record breaking at tendance and the 100000 mark set as the goal will be reached without trouble, and hopes are bright for passing it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
DR PHILLIPS TALKS ON
 ARTICLES OF SKAGGS

negro attendance Is and doesn't care whether the reports of the teachers are correct or not, or is too busy with the white schools to pay much atten- ton to the negro schools The average negro teacher does not know the dif- ference between attendance and enroll ment and I expect the majority of them turn in reports showing that practic- ally all of their pupils have attended sch ool every day.
 "On the other hand the white sta tistics are much more carefully re- corded, and not only the enrolment but the attendance Is given.
 What we need in Alabama is bet ter supervision and then the proper statistics would follow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26

That the water furnished by the North Birmingham water plant must be filtered or some other supply secured Is the opinion of Health Officer Hark- ness "The city cannot afford to allow water to be used that is contaminated to that degree unless it be filtered,' said Dr. Hardness. T have written the council, setting forth the facts in the case and inclosing the report Of Bacteriologist Duncan, showing the predominance of injurious bacteria and recommending that some action be taken as soon as possible.
 If the plant can be sold and the people out there given the same wa ter that is supplied to other sections
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
ENGINEERS
 TO SPEND DAY IN BESSEMER

addresses will be made in the city park by both railroad men and representatives of the city of Bessemer. From 1 p. m, to D. m lunch will be served in the park, to be followed by an automobile ride over the city for the grand officers of both the brotherhood and the ladies' auxiliary, while the delegates will be given the freedom of the city until 3:15 o'clock, when they will be taken aboard train and will meet the grand officers and the Bessemer committees at the plant of the United States Cast Iron Pipe com pany at 3:SO o'clock After an inspection of the plant they will take train at 4:15 for Birmingham, arriving at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
FILTER PLANT IS NEEDED
 AT NORTH BIRMINGHAM

of the city, I believe the condition could be remedied. Unless this Is done I suppose a filtration plant will have to be installed at a great cost. The matter Is now up to the council and the aldermen from that ward ought to be able to handle it.
 While there may be no epidemic of fever at the present time, I have no doubt that the conditions have al- ready caused unnecessary illness and an epidemic may occur at any time.
 Since the matter was first brought to light the people of North Birming- ham have been very much concerned and many of them are boiling all their drinking water. In fact, the kettle has been working overtime"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
SYNDICATE TO BUY
 COAL AND IRON PROPERTIES

the details of the Birmingham district
 Ut means the extensive operation of a huge coal and ore concern,' said MT. Hob- son yesterday. "'The foreign bankers are coming here to develop extensively prop critics that are lying idle in this district now. Eventually the location here of this set of men will mean more iron furnaces and another large corporation
 Mir. Hobson stated that options on many hundreds of acres had been secured and others were to be purchased within the next few days. He said yesterday that for obvious reasons he did not care to en- ter into the full details of the new com pany fully at this time, but that the men who were engaged in bringing the new interests here were very much pleased with the prospects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
ORDER IS PLACED FOR
 5000 TONS OF RAILS

The Kansas City Southern railroad has given an order for 5000 tons of rail to the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. The rail will be used for re- placement work between points in Texas and Arkansas touched by that railroad Der r, according to the advices received here. The shipments will be routed over the Alabama Great Southern to Meridian, thence to Shreveport on Queen and Crescent connection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
PROGRAMME FOR
 CONCERT TONIGHT

Shows band will play the following programme at Capitol park tonight March, "keep Moving" rag, A. Sweet.
 Selection. Algeria" Victor Herbert. Dream Waltz, RequesD, w. c. Powell. March Indienne,' Hinder March, A. Sellenick
 "A Chocolate Soldier Oscar Strauss. Intermission.
 March, Car barlick-acid, C. Weley. Selection from Carmen, Bizett Waltz, Artists Life,'' Joh. Strauss. 'The Girl Question. Joe Howard. Grand selection. Faust" Gounod.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Edna Beatrice samueIs

Edna Beatrice Samues, the 9-months- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. E. Sam uels, died yesterday morning at the fam fly home, 324 North Forty-sixth street, Woodlawn. The funeral service will be held this afternoon at o'clock from the < residence. Interment will be in the Wood lawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
BOwrOn Visits Virginia Mines

For the purpose of inspecting Virginia mines, James Bowron, vice president of the Southern Iron and Steel company, left Birmingham yesterday. He plans to secure first-hand information of all the industries operated by the company for his future guidance MT. Bowron was unaccompanied on the trip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Negro Charged With Murder

Charles Butler, a negro man, was ar rested yesterday afternoon by Detective Givens on charge of murder. It is believed that he is one of the negroes concerned in the killing of Tom Sims, which occurred Wednesday night But Ter is said to have had an altercation with Sims Wednesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Theft. Rcported Yesterday

The following small thefts were reported to the police department yesterday: H.. P. Smith, one suitcase. six Manhattan shirts, six pairs silk socks, four suits of underwear. one steel fishing rod, one reel and one hat Mrs. F. A. Proudly, one chest of plated silverware, one sig Jet ring and one suit of clothes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Israel GOIdsteIn

Israel Goldstein, the 9-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. M. Godstein, died yester- day at the home of his parents, 1427 Eighth avenue. The funeral services were held yesterday afternon from the resi- dence. interment in the Enon Ridge cem- etery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
EXCURSIONISTS BEGIN
 TO RETURN TODAY

The hundreds of persons who left Bir- mingham few days ago on the popular August excursions will begin to arrive in Birmingham today from their vaca- tions. he railroads have mapped out plans handle properly the returning throngs a result several special trains will be operated into Birmingham today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
speeding on viaduct

There has been complaint made to the police department by Leo K. Steiner in regard to the automobiles exceeding the speed limit on the I've nty-first street bridge. MT. Steiner states that automo- piles do not regard the limit, either in coming of the bridge or going on. There have been several narrow escapes from accidents recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
B. P. Hart

B. F. Hart aged 49, died at his resi- dence, 63l Eliza avenue, Owenton, yes- terday morning at 11:30. Funeral services will be held from the home today at 4 o'clock. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. MT. Hart is survived by a wife and eight children. He was a mem Der of local No. 75, Carpenters union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
B. T. Lanier

The body of B. T. Lanier, who died Wednesday, at local infirmary, was sent yesterday to Delketh, Fla, by the Gaudin Undertaking company for burial. Mr. Lanier was 62 years of age and is survived by one daughter, who accompanied the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26

Major Selman on VacatiOn-Friends of Maj. B. T. Selman were alarmed yesterday by the report of the death Of another citizen with the same name and same initials. Major Selman is well and enjoying his vacation at Claremont Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
PERSON AL

c. Dougherty. chief engineer for the Queen and Crescent route, was in Bir- mingham yesterday.
 B. M. Starks, general manager of the Louisville and Nashville, was in Birming- ham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Marie Stockard

Marie Stockard. the 1-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. G. w. Stockard, died yesterday at the family home, 1916 North Twenty-fourth street. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the home 1nterment was in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
B. T, SeIman

B. T. Selman, aged 56, died yesterday morning at o'clock at his home, 2O23 David street. The remains will be sent this afternoon to Fayette for burial by Shaw & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
Mrs. Libbie Mims

Mrs. Libbie Mims, aged 24, died at the home of her husband, Albert Mims, 226 Second street, Thomas, yesterday even ing. The body will be sent to Cooper's station today for burial by Shaw & Son. Mrs. Mims is survived by husband and three small daughters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
John w. Clemens

John W. Clemens, aged 2S, died at his home, TIP Eighth avenue, yesterday even ing. The body will be sent to Atlanta for burial by Shaw & Son this afternoon Mr Clemens was a prominent shoe man connected with Birmingham firms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26

SHAW, The Undertaken. Phones 9. GREEN Undertaking Go. Phones 1902.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
THE WEATHER

Washington, August 25.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Showers and cooler Friday Saturday fair; light to moderate north to northeast winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26

The following is the local report of the United States weather bureau at Bir- mingham for the "A hours ended at 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-26
CITY ITEMS

w. H. LEHMAN, Ot
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-12-18
SAND 10 SAVE THE HORSES.
There should Re some -, stem OF seat
iersng % ON slippery streets.

To THE kBIToR - THF SJN Nu aside
from humane conside ration-. the wonder ~
that tho-a who have - much at stake a.
owners 81 horse do not get together to
apply he. only remedy for slippery street
~ir1nc,-. the scattering of sand ON them
| SAY and but there - "a -'iII better and
NOR. readily obt diuabl" substance. the tin.'
ashes or cinderS Of pea coal. tons Of which
ar" produced daily m the furnace rooms Of
our tall buildings
Here - an example In Wall street from
Water to some distance aboN. Pearl Their" -
"A rise m the street grade Their - another
and sharper rise ~ Broad street, IN front
a. the ~j""n Exchange During m" recent
snowy spell the Wall street hill. left to t-elf
save Tor a clearing avs Az 81 the heavier paTt
81 the SHOW has been We'll nigh impracti-
cable FOR n.lyv trucking The broad street
hill. through SOM" one good Office. was
.pr.ad with pea coal cindar-. with the
result What there has been little or no difii-
Guilty there
Binding operations ar" gong on AZ
Nassau and Wall streets. nsC"-.ltalIng the
cartins 81 heavy material up Wall street
from tn" r.N"r front. and though endless
rrnubl, and los rf tin" have been en,"un'-
.r.d despite m" do bling up Oi teams.
nothing ha- been don" 20 nll-Viat. the
rNeCrabi' state Of AFFAIR." un that " all street
hill
part 81 th. heavy building maternal carted
10 the -'rr.'' ha- been ,"mpO-@d ni loads nf
r,rd' " trAt does not prove IN" short
-ightrGn''-- 81 h1F-'' NV n"f-, " nat does
Tia" city authorities huN. recognized
the Nalil,. 81 land - au and uhdar difficult
weather condition.. and pu-modi" dppiica-
lions nav" been iudir 81 % h'it -"nI"'hihs
prevents the general establishment III "a
-Nst.ru Oi -andng 10" streets something
hat | hny" been unabl" 80 find out
Why don IA" oWn"r- ~ drtught horr.~
~ New iOTk hiring pressure q" bear IN the
proper quarters to h5N" tins something
dome away with. and tne -and or cInd"r~
Applied " h.rryer and whenever needed q
II would be- money ~ their pO't"t- to do ~
even Il they hid 80 meet I've. Co-t by general
-ubsrrrptiun | am only = p-de-tran. bur
WUull give slp myself To- the system
established y tBM"NnS
NIw NuIk December ~
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old Horse Cars and Conduc,or

To THT EpIIoK OS TYR SIS ST speak
ing ot old horse cars, ~ may interest SCN
readers to know That back IN 1870 pay YOU
enter cars were operated on the 'ro--town
line ia I,roOkIyn Some forty Of these ears
wer. built and used for about two years.
They were finally abandoned b-' au-e their
weight Was 90 much Tor horse mOtIy" power.
The conductor sat at the rear Of an abnor
malIs long platform and operated sonnet hing
CLOSELY resembling "A modern Ne-tibule door.
while he uad. change over a narrow Coun-
ter Conductor Edwards, Who now runs
hotel in Greenpoint. sat behind one OF these
counters and recalls that he had tn hang on
ttght a. curves. for his little perch Was
unrailed
Twenty wears later bobtail-.- operated
ON the pay YOU enter principle. s.re used
on III. Crp--tOwn shuttle bet we~n Vernon
av.uu- and Hunts Point ferry. The last
al these carr was Withdrawn ut S6s time of
the Brooklyn car strike Of 1895 II has been
carefully pre--r red IN the h. I museum
Mr William shore. who was on the front
end al a Fulton street tBrookIyni car for
nf'y-oue wears. drove one Of the early cars
made from "A stage coach body It, wooden
wheels were solid. and the body turned on
the kingpin at the end of the route" In 1851
the old BROOKLYN city Railroad bought the
first Of III new car" from Mr John
Stephenson and p!a' 81 - on exhibition out
a, Bedford depot II had a ventIlator roof
oI the present dav type, bright red curtains
az the Window and when BROOKLYN folks
saw n they wondered how trans portation
could ever NJ. finer Mr. Shore tells often
al these day For eighteen years he never
missed "A days work. and hi- working day
Sa- from = o'clock in the morning until 10
o olo'k In she evening
Nj james II Olicr J. another Of the Brook
Iyn Rapid Transit old guard His rran-por
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OlDgR .wtNHtTT ~.

Z" Tmr EPItug 80 lHE So - !
ramsuiher very we'll the old Broadway
Theatre rrut Weller 4 60 -tor" covers
th. same grounds This building Na~
lately u>.d by the city for an exhibition
Lis. \ " P' attended tho last per
furTan,r "a thai theatre al-o remember
the old National Theatre ON chatham street
and saw ther - ncis Tom Cabin with IT.
Original cast visit To IN" gallery OF that
theatre was something never 10 he for
gotten II certainly Wa> fierce" up there at
times
u j. very easy Ia recall Taylor : restaurant
~ the cogner Of Franklin street and Broad
way II Ma a place OF national reputation
Tor it, interior httinG The old proprietor,
a man about NJ. j. -glil alive and with h,-
sons conduct. the ~ Denis lt Eleventh
street and broadway and the Martinique
At rhirty-sec0nd street and broadway. he II
>tIll hal. and hearty and very much ia
evidence
Referring To- the controversy concerning
Ball Black n TO and their store, cannot
recall the exact place OF their downtown
-tor. hut do know they built the store on
the southwest corner OF Prince street ia
80 and 81 lived at that time At NJ Prime.
street and saw peach OF fight ther"
one SUNDAY morning between hose com
pany and an engine COMPANY. The hose
it. apparatus on IT. side. aud when they
rea' he'd has corner there va- iarg" pIls OF
bricks which formed "A protection a. " ell a.
ammunition. bat the engine company
rushed them aud drove them away and
kept the cart
think I SAW the first steam fire engine
u came down Park row on. evening under
it- own pow 81 and -tOrpei not far from
her" the Post ono" now -. I was living
ilT he int Il Ark
others went over to inspect It. II had an
upright boiler and D not unlike the present
engines IA use. " had name plate on II,
James g. Care. II not long before
the rrw~ got 10 Engine Company - hou-.
ON Ann street the air va- soon full OF
, missiles and VI. nil d"Camp.d Tor place-
OF refuge The engine eventually turned
and went slowly up Park row under - own
power Th'- must have been either IA -
or -
Ih- 'Ity Han Park at that Tune was GER
tainiv a glad some sight This was b"for.
Mail street was cut through and the Post
ONCE rr-yted \ tall iron frnC" surzDuncied
the walk The grass plots and Ih" flower
! beds we're kept IN excellent condition. and
a large fountain was placed at tho point
where the Post once now IL u used Ia
PLAY between ) and = O'Clock "a III" after
noon IA -ummtE Tn" Post Once al thai
time was In an old brick church On Nassau
street There was AN extension she'd hdilt
out 10 m" sidewalk with different openings
We procured our mail through the Windows
OF the old church and deposited IT Ia prac-
tiCally the same place There weTr mail
deli yerics and collie CtiOn- at that time
broadway from Rcade street to Liberty
street was simply retail street with 4.
7 stewart the chief factor. Drlmonico
was at IN. corner OF Chambers street and
b..F he al han RH..r.
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To rHE EDITOR ar rHE SIS ~. Re
ply ing Ia the correspondent " h" ask IA to-
day = SIS II Ire l. 81 almighty old hat h." j.
the only New Yorker who remembers the
RaVel- At Niblo- would say that visited
New York IN the early 'i1,s with my Hther
We STAYED AT the Irving House, corner cham
beers street. and my father desiring ." take
me to tho theatre We walked up Brnadw ay
he giving me tn. choice Of a theatre when
We reached Nibio Garden lie said a. had
not mad. up my mind. we must stop there.
a. IT WAS the last theatre ON our way up
town We did so. and saw The Ravcl
brothers II was their last visit, think. to
the United states r I "
NEW YoRk December ~
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Another horn I'm Is3S.

10 rHE FpIroR nF THt SIS 80 !
can tell \ " P-0 NJ Newark that ! rrmem-
her the tn nathan. afi-rNard tn" National
Theatre. IN Chatham SIuarr. when chan
fran played Nose thsrc IN tn" 'io-. ana !
think that Uncle Toms Cabin Wt- ptdN"d
there afirrward when II Wa tn" National
T,yIor- hotel Wa al the ~tani that h"
mentions IN ia. '5,t- The y " Work AMI
New Haven Railroad downtown station.
entrance or broadway, was nearer Ia lanai
street than Leonard. and Nh" large cars w"r'
drawn Ia the uptown station nv horses
The Hudson River Railroad station Mas at
or near the place mentioned, "ppo~it" what
was then the .Girard House, a'terTari IA"
Cosmopolitan.
To your correspondent horn IN - ! can
say that I remember Niblo's very well and
hay, many times seen the Rarel~. notably
Gabriel or Antoin. in "JOcko. the Brazilian
Ape II was the star Ih"arr. Of New York
in on" way Two sides could be CU''ned at
once for agras- IN cas-" al 'r" or panic.
ANoruT'. MD "T ~.
NV NogE. December ~
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II is a dreadful gift that Saint NICHo-
LAS OF Bari has brought to Italy. a
scourge that may interfere with the
celebration of the union Of Italy and will
keep away many foreigners with their
money. The Russian worshippcrs at
the shrine of the genial saint brought
with them the Asiatic cholera, and
though 1t has been kept down by tn.
exertions of the Government and the
coming OF winter il cannot be hoped that
there will bc no outbreak when spring
comes 4 more superstitious age might
look on this a. n visitation for the sup
preston Of the Pope's temporal power.
hut the experience OF ages has shown
that pilgrimages and plague 20 together
whether the goal be Rome or Mecca
The most versatile " saints should
have no gloomy associations attached
10 him. Whatever and whoever the good
Bishop al Myra WAS before he VIII.
oanoniZed. since he has been raised To
-ainiship he has always protected the
under dog In Russia, where vencra-
ton for him ~ deepest. he j. the patron
II the poor and oppressed. the saint tn"
-erfS have prayed to- The good people
II Kari probably regret now not having
accepted the 3.sO.nO r'Ibles that R,I--
sian official offered for their rclIc,- Of
him u few wears ago: they would have
escaped the epidemic. and poor Rus
,ia would have had the bones 30 help
her ia her troubles The exchange.
however would nav" furnished the fame
II Bari and would have strengthened
m" claim II Venice that -hr JpO--'st~'-
lis" other early saints. lcfi ~ l,'L-t Two
h"d.-, bchInd him. III" only true one,
whIoh O., preserved ~ tn" cathedral oT
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Ia 1887.

To rat EDITOR ~ IHE So - Nucu
came Ia old New orb m 80. nn" -r-pp,I
from the New hOrk and New HaNru ,.tr-.
pulled by hcr-.- from Twrur 80. zenith
street 10y way oi Centre and lanai STREETS.
10 broadway. 'w"n1y-iV" feet south uT
, anal street. Their. Wa "a hat store corner %.
, anal street The snow IA Broadway va-
piled M IA the middle al the II reel ,tN feet
nigh and higher. Si.ighiug Ma good
Tia" I.aNrl- were plIyIuE af NIn.p..
Round at tn" MaGIc owl There v.- d.
circus at broadway and I "nty-thiri .jrr.r.
and saw an ostrich rae. where. 'r- N.y
ork Hotel stood 81 long How nm" tlt..'
BHuUkLNS. December - BugN - 81.