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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
NORTH CAROLINIANS
 TO HAVE HOMECOMING

North Carolina, one of the oldest states, and the first on which English colonists landed, has furnished great numbers of settlers to the newer parts of the country, and these have played a notable part in the winning of the west and other great movements since the day when the Prince of Pioneers, Daniel Boone, left the state for Ken lucky. In the middle west and in the southwest people born in North Caro- lima are very numerous. For all those North Carolina born folk there Is to be a 'home- coming jubilee and re- union," to be held at Raleigh, October 17-22. Mayor J. Stanhope Wynne, the chairman, and Fred A. Olds, the sec- retary, desire to obtain the names of North Carolinians who have made this section their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
FLYING MACHINES
 FOR WAR PURPOSES

Paris, August 23.-The striking success of the series of military aeroplane skir- mishes and scouting maneuvers executed after the Rheims aviation meeting and during the big cross-country race just concluded has decided the French war department to undertake the test of air machines, both dirigible balloons and aeroplanes,' at the forthcoming general army maneuvers the plains of Pi- cardy on a vastly larger scale than has hitherto been attempted Two dirigibles will be placed at the disposal of Gen eral Piquart and General Munier. each to be accompanied by an aeroplane to act as scout and wind tester.
 In addition the opposing generals will each have four aeroplanes under his com mand The rules of the game are now being worked out. They will probably provide that any aeroplane which sue ceeds in reaching a dominating position, namely a superior altitude from which 1t could hold its rival at It's mercy, will be considered to put the other out of action for the rest of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
SPECIAL HEARING
 WILL BEGIN TODAY Taking of Testimony in L. & N.
 Rate Gases BOTH SIDES ARE BUSY Railroad Commissioners Have Secured Aid of Senator John Gamble in Conn piling Comparative Valuations of Railroad Property
BOTH SIDES ARE BUSY

Announcement was made last night by Sydney J. Bowie, special counsel for the Louisville and Nashville railroad in the pending rate litigation, that the taking of testimony in Birmingham will probably begin this afternoon. The hearings will be in one of the oHlces or the First National bank building ana not in the federal building, as nrst supposed. The hearings will be De- fore Special Master Gunter of Mont gomery
 For the purpose of conferrlng Wlth Mir Bowie and Gregory L. Smith, coun- sel for the Louisville and Nashville, w. A. Colston, assistant comptroller or that company, arrived in Birmingham yesterday. Last night he was Joined at the HIillman by MT. Bowie and MT. Smith and the three mapped out some plans In the testimony to be offered.
 MT. Colson was on the stand In Louisville for three entire months.
 Mir Smith arrived in Birmingham from Mobile yesterday. He said the railroads would offer possibly one or two witnesses but that MT. Colston would not be on the stand until the state finished it's testimony.
 Plans have been mapped out both by the state and the railroads for fhe hearing. The state railroad commits sioners have enlisted the aid of State Senator John Gamble and he Is said to be now engaged in securing com parative valuations for the state which will be offered in evidence in the case. In addition to this ryork the railroad commissioners have three or four spe- cal accountants who have been en- gagged in looking over the railroad evil dence as filed in manuscript form be- fore the special master at Louisville. The accountants have examined the tax returns of all counties through which the Louisville and Nashville op- crates and will compare them with the valuations given in by the company at the hearing.
 The state will be represented at the hearing by H. c. Selheimer of this city, while the railroads will be rep- resented by S. J. Bowie and Gregory L. Smith. The latter attorney Is per manently connected with the Louisville and Nashville legal department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
ANTI-ADMINISTRATION
 CROWD MEETS TODAY

The standardization party of the re- publicans in Alabama, after two years lapse into inactivity, proposes to get into the field again today, when mass meeting will be held at Magnolia hall to put out a ticket for state officers
 It Is considered positive that candidate will be nominated for lieutenant gover- nor and If w. F. Aldrich will not accept, either James Cranford or w. L. Tebbetts of Mobile will be chosen to make the race. It is probable that men for other offices will be nominated. The same ex- ecutive committee which was elected at the convention in 1908 will meet this morn ing at Il o'clock and the mass meet ing will follow at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
BESSEMER BOY IS
 GIVEN SCHOLARSHIP

R. M Bumgardner of Bessemer was awarded the scholarship by the Birming-
 ham alumni association of Washington
 and Lee university at the meeting held yesterday afternoon at the Athletic club. MT. Bumgardner will add to the univer-
 sity a type of the young man of the south. He Is student and an athlete. having made good at both football and
 baseball, and in allround athletics.
 The alumni considered plans for the er tertainment of the university football team when 1t comes to Birmingham on
 Thanksgiving Day, and the full plans will be made ph lie shortly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
SPEEOERS CAPTURE
 ROAD ID R|CKWOOD
Dust Aids in Making Condi-
 tions Dangerous
MANY PUT UNDER ARREST
Motorcycle Men Have Hard Time Con- trolling Drivers, One Chauffeur Having Been Put Under
 Bond Three Times

That there have not been many serious automobile accidents between Birmingham and Redwood Field is considered mar velous by Officers Hamilton and Turner, who are mounted on motorcycles to at- tend to the speeders. The road to Rick wood is not the smoothest. but the drivers, needless of this race their ma chimes to and from the park at break neck pace. The heavy dust that has pre- vailed since the opening has made it more dangerous and several near-acci- dents have occurred.
 On the opening day at Redwood ten automobile drivers were put under bond for exceeding the speed limit and all plead guilty in the recorders court Since then the arrests have averaged from two to five each day. The arrests and sub sequent fine do not seem to make an impression on the drivers, as one chauf- feur has been put under bond three times. Yesterday there was an unusual amount of speeding and the mounted of- ficers were kept busy. According to the speedometer on the machine of the off cers one car was going at the rate of 40 miles per hour. Another made 30 and led the officers a spirited chase before he was stopped,
 Officers Hamilton and Turner state that there are an average of a hundred cars at the park each day and as there is but one road to the city there is much confusion at the end of the game and ex- pert maneuvering to get ahead in the race back to town. Once a car has a position up toward the front they drive like mad to hold it. As there Is an un- usual amount of travelling on the road this makes it very dangerous for auto mobiles, wagons and buggies going in the opposite direction.
 Officers Hamilton and Turner have la- bored diligently to break up this prac- tce and by their work it is believed many accidents have been prevented. The officers state that they are determined to keep working until the public realizes that no speeding will be allowed eom- ing from Redwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Building Permits Issued

The following building permits were is- sued yesterday:
 s2Ooo-W. R. Stewart. Palmer station, Ensley, erect two-story frame residence; day labor.
 s15O0-Ensley Real Estate and invest ment company, Burgin survey, Ensiey' erect one-story residence; day iapor.
 s4O0-A. R. Morrow, Cruse station Broom street, repairs and additions to frame residence; day labor.
 ssoO-T. H. Benne-s. 21oS Rose avenue south. repairs on frame residence; day labor
 s5ON-Consolidated Mercantile company, Seventh avenue and Fourteenth street, wvlam. addition and alteration to brick building; day labor.
 Total amount permits issued, slo'S4o; previously reported, sl74.oS2; total for Au- gust, $1S4,572.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the tolio"- ing transactions In real estate In which amounts of 5000 or more were in- volyed were filed yesterday in the of flee of the probate court:
 ,00O-Edilda Pauley ct als, to Will liam Hood. part lots 8, and 10, block s9, Elyton Land company's survey of Birmingham, fronting 90 feet on the south side of Third avenue, north, and extending back 140 feet along the east line of Sixteenth street.
 s1S0O--A. E. Kirk to Herman Mauck lot 22, block 8, survey of Southside Land company.
 s1OOO-Corey Land company to c. H Dobbs, lot IT, block 15, first sud-divi- sion of Corey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
$237,O00 CONTRACT
 HAS BEEN AWARDED

One of the largest contracts ever awarded in the south for electrical equip ment has been given the General Electric company by the Steel corporation inter ests here amounting to about SZ37,O00.
 The contract was signed yesterday and calls for electrical and steam equipment to be used at the new coke ovens and the American Steel and Wire company plant at Corey. The equipment will be ordered at once, and will be forwarded to Birmingham for erection as soon as possible.
 In addition to this order 1t is stated that the company will award contract today or tomorrow for over $40,0Oo worth of casting work to be done In Birming- ham by local foundry. This work will be started soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
ONLY FOR BETTER PLACE
Blakemore Will Not Be Displaced Un-
 less to Be Given Higher Position

That Prof J. T. Blakemore, at present assistant postmaster, will not be replaced by G. c. Willis or any one else, and that he will not leave the postoffice depart ment except to be given a place higher up, and with more emouments, was the assertion yesterday of one of the most prominent regular republicans in this city.
 MT. Thompson when he reached Bir- mingham last week stated that no change was discussed as to the second place in the postoffice. He Is said to favor the retention of Professor Blakemore until he can be given a better place. Should no better position be unoccupied, then it Is stated Professor Blakemore will not leave his present position
 Prof. Blakemore would not make any comment upon his future when requested for a statement yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24

Acting Mayor Harry Jones yesterday afternoon signed the contract for the arc lights for the city for the next five years. Under the resolution passed Monday by the council the city at torney was instructed to draw a con tract for the Mayor to sign, and in use."
 Under the contract which the Mayor signed the company will be forced to furnish 2000 candle power lights. Had the contract been left as it stood no complaint could have been made had the company continued the lamps. "such as are now in use," but the new con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Flight Across Country

San Antonio, Tex. August 23.-A cross country flight of 22 miles to the Leon Spring maneuver camp is proposed by Lieut. B. R. Rouois, in charge of aerial detachment of the United States army here. Permission has been asked of the war department to make the fiight.s Test flights of the army Wright machines are being made from the drill grounds north of Fort Sam Houston. Two trips in the air were made yesterday the first of 1E minutes duration and the second eight In descending after the second flight a semi-circle was described, approaching the spiral glide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
JONES SIGNS CONTRACT FOR
 2OOO CANDLE POWER ARCS

power light.
 This will be presented to the com. pany for signature this week and i'm mediately there will be explanations that the 1900 candle power light to- day is the same as the 2000 candle power light in use 10 years ago and it Is likely that the company will re- fuse to sign the contract untils the candle power Is reduced to 1900. The company officials admit that they have nothing in use anywhere in the city except the 1900 candle power light ant it would be a hardship to make then change.
 The controversy over the light rates is not over yet, to all appearances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24

'The enforcement of the prohibition law in Birmingham is not what 1t should be-" said Police Commissioner F. B. Yielding yesterday afternoon, and he promised a general shaking up after the return of Chief of Police Bodeker.
 There has got to be a general waking up. You know the laws are not properly enforced, and I want to til you that the police commission is not simply in charge of the chief. We look to all the superior
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
COLLECT LIQUOR FEE
Revenue Men Get $75O for Retail
 Business in City Yesterday

With force of five special revenue col lectors s75O was collected yesterday from persons for retail liquor license. The collections were made in sums of $37. 50, which is the government tax for retailers of liquors.
 The local revenue officers have planned to reach every one in Birmingham that should have a tax and make them pay the government the regulation fee. The method employed is for the government man to visit places and either collect the tax or make arrests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
OFFICIAL FIGURES ON
 COUNTY SCHOOL CENSUS

3e,536. of which 19.s10 are whites and 19, 72t negroes. They are distributed according to sex as follows: White males 10,205, white females 17,563, colored males 9223, colored females 99O3
 The official figures show a small h. crease over the figures first given out last Saturday when the canvass had not been thoroughly completed.
 MT. McAdory states that according to the official figures the white children show a loss of about per cent from two years ago, while the negroes show an in- crease of 15 per cent during the same period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
BROWNSVILLE RALLY
 TO BE HELD TOMORROW

The Blount county democratic rally and barbecue Is to be held tomorrow al Blountsvile instead of Oneonta. Col. En- met O'Neal will be unable to attend, but Congressman Oscar w. Underwood will be on hand without doubt, and 1t is probable that ex-Congressman Sydney J. Bowie will attend, If his railroad eases do not interfere.
 The Blount county democrats have been begging for speakers and are anxious to get together. It is probable that several thousand will gather at Blountsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Assunlpsit Suits Filed

Assumpsit suits to the extent of s35,- 900 were filed yesterday In the city court by the Second National bank of Gin ,cinnati against three Birmingham men, Ben F. Barbour, Ector H. Smith and Tony Stobart. The suit against Smith is for $15.000 and the other two for $10,000 each. It is claimed that the amounts sued for were due the Sec ond National bank of Cincinnati by promissory notes executed by the three defendants to the Alabama Trust and Savings company of this city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24

An increase of 5S62 children of school age in Jefferson county over the census taken in 1908 is shown by the official fig ures of the county school census, as given out yesterday by T. H. McAdory, head of the enumeration bureau.
 The total number of possible school children in the county Is 65,9o4 as opposed to 60,O42 in 190S
 Of this number there are 36S76 white children and 29,02S negroes. The num- Der of white boys is 1s,S13 against r, ,5sS white girls. The negro boys number 14,5S9 and the girls 14, 439.
 Greater Birmingham is given a total of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
YIELDING PREDICTS
 GENERAL STIAKING-UP
 ON LAW ENFORCEMENT I

officers. and we expect them to enforce these laws. They are the ones who go all over the beats every day and see what Is going on.
 "As soon as Chief Bodeker and Com- missioner Seals return to the city l am going to ask the Mayor to call meet ing, and we will see what can be done There has been no meeting or the commission since February, no charges having been brought against any ot the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24

Mrs. Martha Morris and two children were found yesterday at the North Bir- mingham park in pitiable condition. Mrs. Morris was suffering from typhoid fever, probably caused by exposure to the weather. The three were without food or money and the children had gone to find some food when the woman was discovered by Officer Morrow of the North Birmingham station. An ambu- lance was called and she was taken to the Hillman hospital, where her sickness was pronounced to be typhoid fever. At an early hour this morning she was rest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Sent to View Dead Man

A unique scheme for negroes to rob Greek store came to light last night. The negroes walked by small grocery store run by a Greek and told him that there was a "dcad man lying down yonder." The Greek went down to look. over the corpse and the negroes were considerate enough to leave his fixtures but little else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
SENATOR BANKHEAD
 LEAVES FOR THE EAST

Senator John H. Bankhead passed through Birmingham yesterday on his way to Washington and New York on a business trip. He will be out of the state about a week.
 The senator, while gone, will look into the political conditions and will confer with some of the democratic leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
New Rules for Trainmen

Knoxville, Tenn, August 22.-Bulletins were posted today on the Knoxville and Coster divisions of the Southern railway vacating assignments to runs as held by conductors and trainmen. The men must make a presentation for reassignments for runs and seniority in service will be a prime factor in controlling future em- plOyment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Fraternity Pin Found

A very valuable fraternity pin has been found at the corner of Twentieth street and First avenue and has been turned over to the police. The pin has the name, "Percie J. Bell" with the date, "1909," engraved on the back. The owner may secure the pin by identifying 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Theft. Reported Yesterday

Minor thefts reported to police head quarters yesterday included: J. R. Jones, one revolver; J. Fies, two large flower pots; Eugene Chamber one large chair; R. I. Johnson, one chair; Japan Alt company, one dozen Japan csc silk handkerchiefs; A. c. Danger field, one brooch; Miss Mamie Gay don, one trunk and one suitcase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
WOMAN AND CHILDREN
 IN PITIABLE CONDITION

ing easily and hopes are entertained for her recovery. The children are being cared for by a family at North Birming- ham.
 According to the woman's story to Off cer Morrow she has travelled from Ken lucky to Birmingham, sometimes riding but the greater part of the time walk ing. Being without money, she hoped to obtain position here but was taken i'll before her arrival. She will be cared Tor at the Hillman and the case will be called to the attention of the United Charities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Report in Bankrupt Case

The report of Special Master Isadore Shapiro in the M. and V. lumber case in involuntary bankruptcy was filed yes terday afternoon. The special master dis allows several claims against the estate that were filed, and finds that the original owner of the property purchased by the M and V. Lumber company is rightfully entitled to the first lien on the bankrupt properties. The report will be read and passed upon by Judge William I. Grubb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Fear of Nerro's Safety

Chicago, August 23.--The writ of habeas corpus which intercepted Sheriff Lewis at Cairo was issued here late today by Judge Tuthill on the pleas of the Rev. A. J. Cary and William Anderson, who have interested themselves in the case of the alleged negro murderer.
 eve don't want to see Green go back to Jericho for trial" the Rev. MT. Cary said, flor fear that he will be mobbed and burned at the stake. We are only interested in the case to the extent of demanding that Green be given fair trial If he is proven guilty of the mur- der he should suffer-"
 Green, following his arrest. stated that he was attacked by Sidel and shot four times before he procured a rifle and killed the planter. He says he killed him in self-defense. The two men had quar- reled regarding a leasehold on farm lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
seek Damaxcs for Denth

Suit for $16000 damages was filed yesterday in the circuit court against the Southern Railway company by w. c. Bice, administrato of the estate Of Ernest Bice, who, it is claimed, was run over and killed by an engine of the Southern railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Meat stolen From Chr

One of the most daring car robberies that has yet come to the notice of the detectives was reported to the police yesterday. While the ice crew was stock ing a refrigerator car on the Frisco tracks near Nineteenth street the car was entered and quantity of meat taken. The employees were working on the burglarS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Thomas Scott

The body of Thomas H. Scott, who died Monday night at Tuscaloosa, was brought to Birmingham last night. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the residence at Ill North Sixtieth street Woodlawn. MT. Scott is survived by a widow and six children. The following have been asked to act as pallbearers. c B. Bates, Charles Merrill, R. N. Ma bry, J. P. Perkins, J. E. Cook and w. W. French.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
SHERIFF STOPPED
 BY COURT PAPER

Cairo, H., August 2s-Sheriff C. L. Lewis of Jericho, Ark, en route from Chicago to Jericho, with Stephen Green a negro charged with the murder oi William Sidel, a planter, was stopped here late today by the serving of a writ of habeas corpus, issued in Chicago.
 Service was effected by wire and was made just as the Arkansas officer was about to leave the state.
 Sheriff Lewis will return to Chicago inn mediately, where the negro Green was arrested several days ago after search of months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Chief BOdeker Expected TOdny

While nothing has been heard from Chief of Police Bodeker since his tele- gram stating that he would leave Phila- delphia yesterday, he is expected to ar- rive on the Birmingham Special tomorrow W afternoon. The chief will go direct to his office, where much routine work awaits him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Iyey A. Chancellor

Tvey A. Chancellor. aged 33, died at his home last night. The funeral services will be held today from the residence of his brother Henry Chancellor, ITO Fourth avenue, north, at o'clock Interment will be in Belleview cemetery. MT Chan cellor is survived by wife, brother and several children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Call for Legislative Session

Sacramento, Cal, August Ex-Governor Gillett today issued call for special session of the legislature to convene Sep tember to raise s5,000,OOO by bonding the
 state for the benefit of the Panama-Pa- cific exposition at San Francisco, 1915, pro- vided Congress designates the California metropolis as the exposition city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24
Burnett's Campaign fin Seventh

John l.. Burnett has announced that he will not meet M. W. Howard in debate, stating that MT. Towards challenge de- manded that no other democrats speak in the district. MT. Burnett will open his campaign in the Seventh district with rally in Gadsden on Saturday, September B. He will have with him then Congress- man Underwood and probable several oth- CT prominent democrats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-24

K. of P. Meeting Tonight-Phoenix lodge No. 25, Knights of Pythias, will meet tonight in regular convention in Maccabee temple. Work in the rank Of esquire. Visitors will be welcome and all members are urged to be present.