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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
Enormous Crowd Gathers At Brotherhood of St. An-
 drew Convention
P|NCHOT PRES|DES AT
 MEETING OF OVER 4OOO
Theatre in Honor Of James l.. HonghteIing, Who Founded
 the Brotherhood

Nashville, Tenn, October 2.-The most notable events of the twenty annual convention of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew were saved for today. Clifford Pinchot of Washington, former chief forester of the government, was the center of attraction at a great mass meeting at Ryman auditorium this aft ernoon, with about 4ooO present.
 The meeting was very enthusiastic and in the nature of an ovation for MT. Pincho ot Prolonged applause fol- lowed the statement of the Rev. Rev. erIy Warner offNew Orleans, referring to MT. Pinchot, that there sat on the platform one who stands for righteous ness in public life. Mr. Pinchot pre- sided at the meeting. MT. Pinchot made only a few remarks, referring to the great unrest that is sweeping all over tie United States. The speaker said that the call which is coming to us to- day Is a double one-the call of per sonal service of man to man and from man to the whole body of his fellow men. He said that one of the greatest calls before us is the call for every Christian man to put himself squarely behind the movement for righteous ness
 'Too often," he saids ''civic corrup- ton, the power of the bribe-taker and the bribe- giver, have not been free from the tolerati tion of the man who is willing to be model citizen on Sun day, but who on week days has not the time. Never before has been men so eager to do their duty"
 This morning the annual celebration of the communion was observed at Christ church, with Bishop Thomas F. Gailor of Tennessee officiating.
 This afternoon a mass meeting for bows was addressed by Franklin s, Ed monds of Philadelphia and w. A. Ha- berstro, middle west secretary of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
 Tonight there was great memorial meeting at the Vendome theatre in honor of Jas. s. Houghteling, who died at his home in Chicago July 2S. MT. Houghteling was the founder Of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and the speakers told now his Bible class be- came the nucleus for tue order, which is now interna tional.P Prof Henry A. Sill of Cornell university, Clifford Pin
 chot of Washin gton and Bishop c. P. Anderson of Chicago were the speak CTS The brotherhood started move ment to raise a Houghteling memorial fund of s50.00O. The meeting closed with farewell remarks, Edward Bon sail, president of the brotherh ood, and others speaking in most complimentary terms of the success of the convention land the splendid work of the local com mittees in perfecting the details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
CAPITAL WEEK IN
 THE CRIMINAL COURT

In preparation for the second cap ital week of the fall term of the crim- inal court, which begins october IT. juries were drawn Saturday in the first division and prisoners whose trials are to be held were arraigned
 There are 10 murder cases docketed for the week -.and several capital cases of other natures. including one in which the charge is arson. ! Following is the docket for capital week:
 Arthur Jones, murder; Jennie Jones murder; Luther Banks, murder; Louis Abercrombie, murder; Jennie Matthews murder; Anderson Van Ross. murder Charley Payne, murder; Sam Byrum murder; G. w. Kelly, carnal knowl- edge of child; Lucinda Cook, murder; Columbus McGowan, highway robbery Fillmore Austin, murder; Judge White arson Littleton Allen. murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
THE BAND CONCERT ENJOYED AT ENSLEY Caledonian Club Honors Angus
 R. Brown THE CHOIR RE0RGANIzED St. Johns Parish Hold an Interesting Mceting-The Elks Will Vote on
 Change in Constitution.
 Other News
THE CHOIR PROGRAMMED

The free open air band concert given at Ensley yesterday afternoon by Snow S band was much appreciated and enjoyed by the large crowd of people that as sembled to hear them.
 This is the first time the people of the Steel City have had the pleasure of having one of these concerts in their city, and they showed their appreciation by attending in great numbers.
 The programme rendered by the band comprised many high-class selections, which were interpreted in masterly manner.
 The concert was held opposite the city hall on Avenue E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
COM MITTEE NAMED
 FOR THE REUNION

Judge W. F. Fort, who was elected chairman of the meeting of the veterans and Sons of Veterans held last Sunday, September 25, has announced the names of those he has appointed as commit tee of five on arrangements for the state Confederate Veterans reunion, which is to be held in Birmingham during Novem- Der
 Judge Fort as chairman of the meet ing was empowered by a resolution passed to appoint the committee, but has been awaiting a reply to the invita- ton sent Gen. George P. Harrison in command of the state division of vet efans requesting that the regular annual reunion be held in Birmingham. Gen eral Harrison's letter of acceptance to Gen. A. C. Oxford, in command of the local division, was received Friday, and Judge Fort decided to appoint the com mittee. Those appointed on the commit tee are as follows:
 Secretary J. B. Babb of the Chamber of Commerce, chairman; Sterling A. wood, John l.. Parker Hill Ferguson and J. w. Sibley.
 The committee will hold a meeting Tuesday in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce to consider def mite plans of preparation for the reunion Mayor Exum will be urged to extend an official invitation to the state division that the reunion be held in Birmingham as requested by General Harrison in his letter to General Oxford
 1t will cost about 5000 to provide for the entertainment of the veterans who win be the city's guests for the two days of the reunion. and the committee will also take steps looking to the raising of the required. sum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
PHlPPS RELEASED
 BY AUTHORITIES

Edgar c. Phipps who was held by the sheriff of Chiffon county for three weeks on suspicion of having kidnapped a little girl, appeared in Birmingham yesterday with the little girl and states that the child Is his daughter, and that all efforts to prove any other theory had proven futile.
 MT. Phipps declares that the state ments published to the effect that he had attempted to pass himself as an- other man, that he is addicted to the use of opiates and that he ran away with the child are all absolutely false. He states that he is trying to find a home for the child in the south. Mir. Phipps was released from the jail at Clanton on his own recognizance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
pierced wound of the Indian flint.

pierced wound of the Indian flint.
 The brave old pine puts your cow ardice and mine to shame.
 If ever a veteran swho has weathered storm and siege deserved medal or pen sion it is this scared, triumphant pine
 Brother to rock and sky, erect with veteran dignity, grizzled. but self con- tained-what a character One day spent in the company of such tree is worth many books on the phi losphy of life Associate with it for a week and it will become your stanch friend.
 Hats off to the noble pine! And far removed be the day of it's downfall.
 If it must die, may it come to canopy cottage home where affection lives if it must be consumed, may some boy Lincoln study in the light of it's fitful burning to be good and great.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
.The Climax, Comes Tonight

box office of the Jefferson theatre, local playgoers intend to witness the per- formance in force when Joseph M. Weeer sends the company headed by Florence Weber to the Jefferson to- night tomorrow matinee and night and Wednesday night. Those who did not see tile charming drama by Edward Locke last season apparently intend to correct their error of procrastination. An added charm to the play is the inci- dental music which runs through the plot The cast to appear here comes highly indorsed by critics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
FEDERAL COURT CON
 VENES THIS MORNING

The adjourned session of the United States court will convene this morning at 10 o'clock
 Judge Grubb will preside. The court has only few cases for the session and 1t Is expected that the docket will be dispatched very quickly
 At the end of this session the case of Ben Tally against the Illinois Central will be taken up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
CURIOUS FLOCK TO N
 SEE THE AIRSHIP

The private cage of the air bird which will be seen here in daily flights at the state fair was visited by quite a great many persons at the Terminal station yesterday.
 The announcement that the flying ma- chine had arrived caused hundreds of people to troop to the car to get perhaps their first glimpse of flying machine The private car in which the flying ma- chine is quartered was carefully protect ed by attendants, and no person was per mitted to handle the wings lor other ma- chinery of the airship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
ADJUSTMENTS
At The Bijou

A play of human types, "The Adven- lures of Polly" will be this weeks at traction at the Bijou theatre. All of the melodrama is cut out. In it's place is a story of a good girl from down east'' who finds herself beset by trials and trib- ulations when she attempts to earn her own living in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed Saturday in the office of the probate court;
 s12,5Oo-J Cary Thompson to J. Mercer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03

jury cases and 20 non-jury. Most of the jury cases are appeal cases. in which the city of Birmingham is plaintiff. There are 33 cases all but four of which beine based on charges of violation of the proe hibition law. Three of the four are gaming and one of drunkenness.
 The city court also has a heavy docket for the fall term. A total of S65 cases will come up for trial during the three months of the term. There are 70 jury cases docketed for the first, second and third divisions this week. No non-jury cases will come up until next week.
 There will be no immediate changes in the personnel of the office forces of the two courts. Walter J. McAdory, clerk of the circuit court, will not give up his office for the sheriff's job to which he was elected until about the middle of January, when William Wal drop, who was elected to succeed Me- Adory as clerk of the circuit court, will go into his new office
 Dr. J. S. Gillespy will go out of office as clerk of the coty court immediately after the general election in November, when Sam M. Blake, who was elected to the position. will become clerk of the city court. When the clerks-elect of the city and circuit court assume their offices there will be material changes in the forces of deputies in the two courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
Birmingham Special"
 will use the new
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EYE GLASSES ADJUSTED
 FREE

Jas H. Finder will straighten and polish your eyeglasses free of charge, whether purchased of him or not. If you have trouble in being fitted with nose glasses call on him. He is skilled in difficult frame work. 306 N. Nineteenth street. Bell phone 5eS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
Parish Meeting nt St. Johns

At the parish meeting of St. Johns Episcopal church, held yesterday after the morning service, the reorganization of the choir and societies of the church was effected.
 H. s. Meade made a report of the financial condition of the parish, which was very creditable, considering the cir cumstances under which the church has been struggling for the past IS months.
 The hoir will meet Wednesday evening at o'clock with Mrs. Edith Edwards, the organist at TIP Avenue H, for re- hearsaL St. Margaret's Guild will meet Wednesday afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. John Morrison at Ensley High lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
pr. B. D. Sibley

Wishes to announce that he has moved his office to the Third Floor of the Brown Marx Building, cNrner First Avenue and Twenfleth Street, Suite 3O6-7-8. October First, Nineteen Ten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
A Veteran Tree

Note wonder gigantic pine.
 Breast high 1t Is six feet in diameter and it towers more than hundred feet in the air.
 How old? Not less than 700 or 800 years. Of that you may be sure, be- cause every tree keeps its own diary Saw 1t down, count the rings-each ring records years growth-and there you have the autobiography of the tree writ plainly.
 Enos A. Mills, Longs peak suide ob- server, philosopher, student of trees, pine on the Mesa Verde that had LOAF rings of growth. When Columbus dis covered America that tree was 636 years old.
 If you will carefully consider, there are many lessons to be learned from successful trees the oldest s all living things.
 There is a sermon In this big pine of the Rockies that has come up through great tribulations to toss its ever green banners in the sky.
 From the very hour of its birth that tree has fought pitched battle with fire and drought and storm and insects and animals.
 It cannot run away. Fixed forever in one spot it must struggle or die.
 So may you and I staNd steadfast and patient each In his appointed place.
 If you were able to count the battle wounds healed over by it's own blood, you would find here a narrow circle for a year of drought, there the scar of fire, here again the shatter of storm or the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-03
EIks 10 Meet

The Elks will hold an important meet ing tonight at o'clock at their hall on Avenue E.
 As an amendment to the constitution will be voted on the exalted ruler, John Morrison, requests all members to be present
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
"rHE NEW PIANoP H1ENDs" AT PoL1's
1910
 CLOSER TO BE
 CLASSY EFFORT
Local Playwright Has Writ
 ten Sparkling Comedy, Called "The Circus Chap"

About this time of the year the one most important question asked by the theatre-goers is What is the title of Sperry's annual closing this season ?'' During the past thirteen years Robert M. Sperry's annual productions have become one of the most looked-for- warded-to events in the city. This year MT. Sherry will celebrate the Tooth performance of his plays at Jackson's theatre, the entire week of May End. But the tile oh yes, the play this year is a merry comedy S music, or as he terms IL, "a three act narrative of small town 1ife," and has christened it, ''The Circus Chap This new comedy is said to be by far the best play that MT. Sperry has writ ten.
 There will be special music by our popular local composer George Finkle- stone. John J. Reynolds, composer of the music of MT. Sperrys last three musical comedies has written an over ture of circus airs.
 The cast will be the best as well as the largest that ever appeared in an'- of the Sperry plays. The cast will be headed by one of New York's ma tinee idols, one Of Broadway's favorite character actors, and the very pick of our home favoriteS. including, George Howard, Charles R. Jewett, Charles B. Peck, Bernard Brill, Basil Drew Hat tie l.. Steinbach, Elizabeth Steinmetz,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26

Clara Brill. Marion Storms. Kae sagan, and Dorothy Drew. AS an added fea- ture and for good measure in celebra- tion of the Tooth performance, MT. Sperry will introduce one of the big gest hits playing the Morris Circut
 The action of the play takes place in CoverdaIe. The first act is the in terior of Bruce Steeples' department store. The second act is the back yards of Sam Dawson and Bruce Stee- pIes'. The third act is the interior of the Austins' Summer home.
 One Jf the leading features in the way of celebrating the tooth perform ance will be the attention given the ladies. Beginning Tuesday ma tinee and continuing the remainder of the week, matinee receptions will be held on the stage after the performa nee when souvenirs will be presented On Saturday matinee the children will be reTnemberea.
 The scenic and e'er+ ~1oaI effects, the costuming and furnishings, in
 every detail will tended to in the same elaborate manner that has gain ed enviable reputation for the writer and producer of thirteen an nual closings.
 '"The Circus Chap" is MT. sperry's latest effort and the theatregoers should need no further endorsement for this attraction which holds the boards the solid week of May 2nd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
TO AVERT TARIFF
 WAR WITH CANADA
Battle of Diplomacy on at Washington = Taft and
 Knox Tn Close Conference
Special from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 Washington. March 26-The battle Of diplomacy to avert a tariff war be- tween Canada and the United States xas renewed today with conferences 1t the State Department and the White House attended by w. g. Field ng. the Canadian Minister of Finance, and George P. Graham, Minister of Railways of the Dominion
 The administration is thoroughly dive to the importance of the situa- ion but it is stated that every possi- b1e concession permissible under the aw will be made to Canada.
 Secretary of State Knox has been 1ept busy during the past week receiv- ng deIegat1ons of border businessmen Rho seem convinced that a tariff war with Canada would ruin them He succeeded in heading off several of the delegations by sending them long tele- grarns telling them the situation in de- ail.
 There is a possibility that a reciproc- tyr treaty between Canada and the United States may result from the ne- gotiatioEs. If the Canadians offer sven the slightest concessions. how Fver, it is practically certain that Pres dent Taft will find that the Domin- bn's tariff is not unduly discrfnlina ory and will allow Canada the mini mum duties prescribed in the Payne Aldrich law
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
NEGRO TO BE
 DISFRANCH CHISED
 IN MARYLAND
Advocates for Suffrage of White Race Only to Enact Drastic Law There.
Especial from United Press.)

Annapolis. March 26.-W1th the ad- vocates for Suffrage for the white race only'' firmly in the saddle in the Maryland legislature, it was confident ly stated today that the negro dis fra anchisement plan, endorsed at last nights caucus, is certain of enactment The legality of such law. violating as it does the 18th amendment to the Federal constitution, is questioned Representative Digges, it's author, in sisted today that he has presented the matter to the "best. constitutional law yers'' in the state and they upheld it.
 The Republicans today bitterly de- nounce the action of the Democrats and say that party has put itself, on record as against the constitution of the United States. It is the most drastic step in American history, Re publicans declare. They say the action of the Democrats in caucus is to be followed by the. passage of new gen. era1 registration law for next year and by legislation preliminary to the sub mission of a suffrage amendment next year which will practically amount to a repudiation of the constitution of the United States
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
TO FIX BLAME
 FOR FATAL FIRE
Chicago Chiefs Notification that Building Was Unsafe Ignored.
Especial from United Press. ]

! V F - today that on August 16, 1909, Fire Chief Horan notified the City Build ing Department in writing that the building occupied y L. Fish & Com pany, which burned yesterday, kill ing twelve persons and seriously in turing four others, was unsafe, and urging that tie owners be compelled to erect fire escapes. No action was taken by the department.
 Radical reforms in the city's build ing and fire regulations will probably follow the storm of indignation this revelation has produced. Coroner Hoffman and the fire and building authorities are making an investiga- ton to fix the responsibility.
 RuInors that more than twelveSper- sons per1shed were today diScredited by Chief Horan, but he ordered an- other search of the ruins for more bodies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
BILL AGAINST
 SHORT MEASURES
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Especial from United PresS.1
 Washington. March 26-Persons, who measures. viii collide with the gov ernment if bill introduced by Sena- tor Lodge, (Republican. Mass.1. be- comes a law. It prohibits the manu- fracture or the use by dealers of bas- kets or other open containers for small fruits or berries, the capacity of which, even full, is not one dry quart, 67.2 cubic inches: pints, ha1f-pints; or null tipde Of quarts. The name and ad- dress. of the manufaeturer and the ca pacity must be stamped on each meas Hre. Violators are to be tried in the United States courts, the penalty to be $1O0 for the first and $500 for each subsequent offense.
 Dealers may sell fruits and berries by weight or litre if they choose, and the bill does not prohibit the use of short measures in the export trade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
CHANGES IN CHOIRS
 OF CITY CHURCHES

Among approaching changes in the choirs of Bridgeport churches are the following: Miss Norma Weber will succeed Mrs. Alice .Mertens as contraI- to at the Park Street Congregat ational church; W. B. Kelsey will succeed Miss Hubbell as organist at Olivet Congregational church; Mrs. Robert E. Wheeler will resume her place as or ga mist at the First Congrega tional church which has been filled for the past year by Miss Eva Frisbie; Mrs w. A. Hulse, who is contralto at Washington Park M. E. church, will sing during the coming year at the Rutgers Presbyterian church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
FIRST M. E. CHURCH.
Morning Worship 10


 Morning worship 10:3o. Oorgan, Improvisation; Jadassohn. Hymn 157.
 Apostles Creed.
 Prayer, closing with the Lords Prayer, Chanted.
 Anthem. God Hath Appointed a Responsive reading, For Easter, Gloria Patri-
 Anthem, Christ the Lord is Risen, Buck.
 Second Scripture Lesson. Ogertory, They Have Taken Away My Lord, Stainer.
 Chant, All Things Come of Thee. OLord: And of Thine Onw Have We Given Thee. Amen. Address, by the pastor. Subject: Christ and the Resurrection.'' Benediction. Hymn 161.
 Organ, March, Smart
 Sunday School 12:oo- Everybody invited. Lesson: Re- Epworth League Devotional Service Tonic. ..c.hristss :999 Resrr-,c+ion F ana the Christians Conception of Life. , Rom. 6: 8-11.
 Evening Worship 7:3O.
 Sunday School Cantata, EtLove
 Triumphant.'' Organ, Prelude in Eb, Parker. Hymn 179.
 Scripture.
 A story of the first Easter-tide will be read by MT. John w. Kearns and Curing the reading hymns, anthems solos, duets and trios will be, given Illustrating various incidents DOT trayed by the story. These musical selections will be given in the follow ing order:
 Quartet, Not Sparrow Falleth, Apt.
 Quartet, Blessed Are the Pure in Heart, Meredith.
 Quartet, Hosanna, Peace. School, We Would See Jesus, Tul- lar.
 Quartet, Hosannna, Peace. School. Love That Passeth Knowl- edge, Meredith.
 School, o Calvary, Meredith. Quartet and School, He Did Not Die in Vain, TuIlar. Quartet, Hanelujah. Peace. Benediction.
 Organ, Melody in c, Silas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26
THE FARMER: MARCH 26, 1910

been in the ascendant so much SC that after all these years she is the most sought after single act in Amer lca. Her appearance here will sure ly bring out the old timers. In the olden days it was her wont to sing Throw Him Down McC1usky'' and this song became vaudeville classic. While she may be induced to sing her old time success she prefers the newer ones and her rendering of 'FHas Any One Here Seen Kelly is a sure fire hit.
 Jesse L. Lasky's e"The New Piano phiends will be seen here entirely of the classiest girls in vaudeville and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-26

clude Billy Farnum and the Clark Sisters, a novelty singing and dane ing act which is of local interest from the fact that the Clark Sisters are the girls who formerly appeared with George Whiting, who was seen here recently with Pringle and Whiting; Luigi Maribinf, a clever young ltal- ian, who has a real novelty in that he makes beautiful figures and groups out of blocks of ice; and Golf Phil lips, singer and monOlOgist and in cidentalIy.~one of the best in that lire. The coming week will aso mark the reappearance of the electrograph..
 Seats for the entire week are now on sale at the box office.