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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-05
NEW ADVERTISING
GOES FAR AND WIDE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PLAN
FOR EMBLEM FOR RMINGHAM
Is BEING COPIED IN JOURNALS
ALL OVER NATION.

Birmingham Is receiving more notice
from magazines and newspapers through
out the country at this time than ever
before In her history. The accomplish
ment of Greater Birmingham, the defeat
of the prohibition amendment, and the
growing Importance of the state with ref
erence to the Panama canal are turning
the minds of people toward the future
metropolis of the south, but the efforts
of the Business Mems league and the
Chamber of Commerce are giving the
about.
The idea of A. H. Ford in advertis-
ing for an emblem has given the city
more publicity than he might ever have
dreamed. The story sent out to the pa
pers by the Chamber of Commerce has
been everywhere printed on account of
the very originality of the idea, edi-
torfals have been written and Birming-
ham called to the attention of millions.
Here is simple editorial taken from
the Newburg Daily News. one of the
leading Hudson river journals.
I'm some cities, including Newburg,
prizes have been offered for the best
slogan to be used in connection
with efforts for civic growth and bet
terment. The city of Birmingham, Ala,
is going the slogan cities one better.
The Chamber of Commerce of that en-
terprising southern municipality win give
$500 for the best design for an emblem
'typifying a united people cooperating
in building up great city and express
ing this spirit of cooperation among its
entire citizens, as well as to foretell the
future Of Birmingham as one of the
country's greatest manufacturing GEN.
terS."
The Business Mems league in sending
out the full page advertisement and
shoppers guides is also calling atten-
ton to Birmingham ambitious EFFORTS
for more trade. Here is a quotation from
the national advertisers weekly
"Brains'-a paper of enormous circuia-
ton:
From the Business Mems league bf
Birmingham. Ala. we have received an
interesting lstter; copy OF a full page
newspaper advertisement, and an invit-
ing little booklet entitled Shoppers
| Guide to Greater Birmingham The
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MURDERERS FOUND
BY FINGER PRINT

Paris, December 4.-The imprint of
a bloody finger on a military ticket
taken up on the train on which Nine.
Gouin, widow of Jules Eduard Gouin.
a former governor of the bank of
France, was travelling December 1e, has
led to the solving of the mystery Of her
death.
Nine. Gouin's body was found under
train near Paris on that date. The
door of the compartment which she had
occupied as passenger was almost
torn from it's hinges, and tn ere was a
| pool of blood on the floor. Subsequent
| Investigation showed that she had been
robbed.
Two soldiers, named Grady and
| Michel, today confessed to having muir
dered the woman. The police followed
up the first clew of the finger mark
| and they succeeded In locating for
| mer comrade of the two soldiers, who
| declared that he saw them embark On
| this train at Melun, winch is ~ miles
from Paris. When confronted with
| this witness, the two suspects broke
| down and made a full confession.
| They had long meditated robbing a
passenger, the soldiers said, and to6is
| seats in the coach next to that In
which Nine. Gouin was travelling. Th ey
| passed into her compartment by the
| corridor, and as soon as the train
! started, sprang upon her and beat heI
! on the head with the heel OF a shoe.
| They then took her jewels and
| money and finding no signs Of Life, do
| cided to throw her on the tracks. Ora by
| opened the door, but because OF the
| Earring motion of the train. 1t closed
suddenly, catching his hand. In order
| to release himself he broke down th<
| door, and went to the lavatory to wash
| his injured finger. while his oorn,
| panion threw the body out of the COM
| partment. The police fround the miss
| ing jewelry in possession of the two
l men
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END OF A RED NOSE
New Flesh-CoIored Product That Heals
and Hides Skin Imperfections.

A peculiar feature of poslam. a new
skin discovery, is that 1t is naturally
f1esh-oolored and contains no grease
30 that when used on the face for the
complexion. or for pimples, red noses
or any other iniammations. blemishes
or diseolorations, its presence cannot
be detected. It can thus be applied
IN the daytime. the natural color OF IN q
skin being Immediately restored and
the actual healing and curing process
accomplished in a few days 1t can
be had of any pharmacist who sels
pure drugs. Jacobs Pharmacy makes
q speciality of it. Fifty cents worth
will answer either for the troubles
mentioned or in curing ordinary cases
of eczema. Itching stops at once
Any one who will write to the Elmer
eency Laboratories, No. 30 West Twenty
fifth street, New York, can5 secure, by
mail free of charge. a supply sufrlcient
20 cure small eczema surface or clear
. complexion overnight and remove pim-
pies in "A hours.
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Boston Traveller Sold.

Boston, January 4.-The Boston Travel
Ter announces today that the controlling
interest In the stocks and bonds of the
Boston Traveller company have been ac-
CURED and will hereafter be held by John
H Fahey, E. H. Baker of the Cleveland
Plain Dealer and Frank s Baker, for the
past eight vars business manager OF that
newspaper. Mr.. Fahey continues as ed
itor of the Traveller and Frank 8. Baker
becomes business manager There will
be no change in politics in the paper,
which will continue to be independent.
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Lodge Officers Installed.

The newly elected officers of Steel City
lodge, No. 1870, knights of Pythias, were
installed last night by Deputy Grand
Chancellor Thomas r. Walker Previous
to the installation other business was
transacted. The reports of the retiring
officers showed the lodge to be in the
most prosperous condition in its his
tory.
Deputy Grand Chancellor Walker Of
ficiated over the installation ceremonies
in an able and impressive manner, after
which a smoker was held. The newly in
stalled officers were called upon to make
addresses. each responding with remarks
appropriate to the occasion. The meeting
was presided over by W. r. Stewart, re-
firing chancellor. The new officers are:
r j. Kennemer, C. c.: J. S. Falkner, v.
c.; ]. S. Long, P; W. b. Beachem. K.
of r. and s.; A. NJ. Robinson, M. of F.;
T. NJ. Brown, NJ Of E.
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zeIaya Denies the Story.

Mexico City January Aloe Santos Ze-
laya today strongly denied that Groce
and Cannon were forbidden to commune
cate with the American consul when
shown a dispatch stating that General
Medina had produced evidence to show
that Zelaya had forbidden them to put
their case before the consul. The for
mer President of Nicaragua said: Con
trary to the law and the custom In such
cases, Groce and Cannon were allowed
to communicate with the American con-
sui, Mr. Caldera, in Managua.
They were in the fortress Ell cas-
tillo, where the shooting took place, and
were allowed to send kilograms to Mr..
Caldera in Managua. This privilege was
granted specially to them although it is
unusual in the case of prisoners con-
demned to death.
Consul Caldera will bear me out In
this, for when he received the appeal Of
Cannon and Groce he came to me to ask
their pardon.
ut is true that General Medina ap-
pealed to me to save them on the ground
that they were brother Masons and Cen
eral Toledo objected to the executions
on the ground of policy, but inasmuch
as the men were convicted in accordance
with the Nicaraguan law and by COM
petent tribunal, / did not deem 1t wise
TO set aside the verdict.
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Cosmos Club.

The Cosmos club was recently enter
tanned by Mrs. p. A. Eubanks at her home
on Avenue E. Roll call brought forth
some of the most familiar quotations
from Thackeray. Mrs. Caine read a most
interesting paper on the Great Universe
ties of Engla which contained num-
Der of illustrations giving a splendid idea
of the beauty of these great institutions.
Mrs. H. c. Kegley led a discussion of
the Fourth act of Henry ", which was
entertaining. Mrs. Ed Billings paper was
gem. The subject was who Yields
the Greater Influence on the Reading
Public, Dickens or Trackeray.' Though
a difficult task 1t was handled by mas
ter hand and was much enjoyed by the
club.
The designations of Mrs. B. B. Glasgow
and Mrs. w. H. Wynne were accepted
with regret. Mrs. Game and Mrs. Bert
Simpson were elected to fill vacancies.
The next meeting will be with Mrs. F. d.
Fuller Friday, January 7.
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|NTERCESS|ON OF
GENERAL MEDINA
Officer Tried In Vain To Save
Lives Of Americans
ZELAlA HAD NO MERCY
Groce and Cannon Were Not Allowed
To Communicate With the Vice
Consul, But Were Shot
Without Consideration.

! Managua, January 4-General Medina
of the government forces today made pub
lie letters and kilograms in substantial
ton of the claim that General Toledo and
he did all In their power to prevent the
execution of Groce and Cannon.
letter received by Medina from
Groce on the day of the execution fol-
lows:
LAS last favor I beg and implore you
to delay the execution of death sentences
until an aswer is received from Zelaya
to our plea for mercy. For Gods sake
let US live until you can hope no longer.
As a brother Mason, to be proven a
friend magnanimous and kind, 1 beseech
you to continue to do everything possible
to save us. Words are inadequate to ex-
press our gratitude for all that you have
already done for our welfare"
General Medina declares that he de-
layed the execution purposely hoping the
reprieve asked by Groce would be re-
ceived He produces the original copy of
two kilograms from the Nicaraguan pres
ident on the day preceding the execution
in which he was ordered specifically to
proceed with the enforcement of the
death penalty. Another telegram received
execution reads:
"I acknowledge your notification of the
execution and rejoice that the require
ments of the law have been complied
with"
The following telegram was sent by
General Toledo to Medina the day be-
fore the executions
Am telegraphing the President ask
ing that the lives of Cannon and Groce
be spared So you have already done
so. | await final decision of the Pres
ident before proceeding with the execu-
TONS"
General Toledo also sent a letter 10
Medina saying: "Show the vaneuished
every consideration"
General Medina makes public a tele-
gram received by him from the director
of teIegraphs and which indicates that
Zelaya attempted to prevent Groce and
Cannon communicating with the United
States consul gAe director of tele-
graphs wired
President disapproved your permitting
transmission of kilograms from Groce
and Cannon to American consul. He will
not permit such concessions, as they are
liable to place the government In diff
culties."
General Irias is leaving the country in
order that the Madriz administration may
be relieved of the suspicion Of being
under the lnnuence OF Lelayd IFlenuS.
Minister General Baca. speaking at the
banquet given in honor Of General Irias
said
Everything against which the revolt
tonists rose up, the government of Pres
ident Madriz has corrected. They have
no pretext left for continuing the war.
yet they have not put down their arms
l regret that their course is receiving en-
couragement in some quarters. Only yes
inhabitants GRANADA
eled at the feet of minor officers of the
United States, kissing the boots Of mere
coal passers"
President Madriz, in an interview today,
admitted the possibility of his being COM
PEELED to use force in the event of con-
ciliatory methods now employed by the
government failing to restore peace.
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Glee Club Concert.

The University of Alabama Glee club
gave a delightful entertainment at the
high school auditorium tonight under
the auspices of the Civic Improvement
society The college music was rendered
with a spirit and dash that brought re-
membranes of old college life to the
older men of the audience. The choruses
were especially strong as were the solos.
The glee club makes new friends at
each visit to the city and made many to-
night Those deserving special mention
were E. B. PEBBLES, Morrow, McCrossin
and Schwartz.
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New Plant Beuins Work.

s Decatur, January 4.-(Special)-The
furniture factory and porch column fac
tory which was established in New De
oatur some time ago by local capital and
Nashville capital is now in operation.
They have already orders for $1,000 porch
columns and are turning them out as
ia pidly as possible. Messrs. Dudley of
the Gray-Dudey Hardware company of
Nashville are interested In the enterprise.
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To Build Parsonage.

Huntsville, January -(Special)-The
congregation of the First Baptist church
has made arrangements for the purchase
OF a fine lot on West Clinton street and
the erection of an up-to-date home for the
pastor and his family. Committees on
building and finance have been appointed
to have charge of the details of the en-
terprise
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Board of Education's Visit.

The Board of Education CT Birming-
ham was in Ensley yesterday and after
inspecting the various schools met with
the former board of education of Ensley
at the Bush school where the general
conditions were discussed. The board
expressed themselves as being much
pleased with the result of their investi-
cations and complimented the spirit or
progression showed by the Ensley board
in building up its splendid school system
DR.. j. Fl. Phillips made splendid talk
as did Superintendent n. R. Baker. The
other members of the board expressed
themselves and many complimentary
things were said about the board. Those
present were DR.. j. II. Phillips. Ben M,
Jacobs, J. L. Parker, S. w. John, DR..
Hogan, j. W. Tonlinson, n. R. Baker,
D. F. Sugg, ]. H. Perkins, w. B. Bridge,
H. C. Russell and others.
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Hobbs-B aIch.

Huntsville, January 4.-(Special John
Henry Hobbs of Huntsville and Miss An
ME Balch of Madison were married at
the home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. w. Balch, at Madison, on Decem-
Der 30, the Rev Whit billiard officiating.
A large assembly of relatives and friends
witnessed the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-05
Call For a Caucus.

jackson, Miss. January A-(Special.)-
A call for a caucus IL being circulated
here tonight by members Of the legisla-
turs and Is being generally signed, the
time fixed for Thursday night. The call
ers for the caucus are discussing Colo
mel Street, speaker of the house, for chair
man, and there will be no opposition to
him. This plan for early settlement
meets hearty approval from the candi-
dates; that is. most Of them.
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Postoffice Matters Discussed.

Washington. January 4.-With hearings
given First Assistant Postmaster Gran
field and Acting Chief Inspector Ingalls,
the House committee on postoffices began
today consideration of the postoffice APP
preparation bill.
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Has Toe Crushed.

The little son OF DIR. G. R. Lewis had
his toe crushed off by the steam roller
of the city yesterday. The boy was In
the wheel riding and fell out, the wheel
passing over his toes.
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centenarian Dance. : JIa.

New York, January 4.-William Red
mond. whose family is authority for the
claim that he was 100 years old today.
celebrated his centennial by dancing q jig
at birthday party arranged in hts hon.
or at Oakhurst.
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Meeting of Citizens.

About 40 of the representative citizens
of Ensley met yesterday morning at the
council chamber of the city hall in refer
enee to the police situation of the Ensley
and Pratt City territory Chief Bodeker
and Captain Johnson we're present. The
inadequate number of policemen for the
EnsleyPratt district was discussed and
a recommendation was made that the po-
lice commission appoint additional Of
ficers. Chief Bodeker submitted a draft
of recommendations he would make to the
police commission. The meeting was pre-
sided over by NJ. II. Mcdowell
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Final Shipment of Rod and Wire Mill.

Final Shipment of Rod and Wire Mill.
w j. Kennedy of Gadsden is In Ems
ley taking an inventory of all The prop
erty and material of the rod and Wire
mill, after which all available material
will be shipped to Gadsden.
This will be the final action in the re-
moval of the rod mill to that point and
as former employee of The plant re-
marked, they would take the land II
they had any place to put, it
The loss of the rod mill to Ensley is
more than replaced by the proposed new
rod and wire mill to be erected by the
American Steel and Wire company.
AS an indication of the magnitude of
the proposed plant, the mill owned by
the Southern Steel company cost approx
imately 5000 and the approximation for
the new mill is sS,o00,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-05
ENSLEY IS GIVEN
GOOD PROTECTION
Names of New Officers Elected
To Force
VISIT TO THE SCHOOLS
Board of Education of Birmingham En-
tertained in Steel City-Personal
and General News of In
terest in Ensley.

Al a meeting of the police commission
ers of Birmingham yesterday additional
police officers were elected for Ensley.
Wylam and Pratt City.
The number of officers first assigned to
this territory was so small that The au-
thorities were called upon to investi-
gate conditions and as result more
men were elected for the above terri
tory.
The officers for Ensey were: j c.
Jordan, former chief of police. was elect
ed lieutenant; city clerk, A. L. Arnold !;
first desk sergeant, ]. L. Sullivan. for
mer city clerk of Pratt City; second desk
sergeant, Judge James Brodie of Wy
LAM third desk sergeant, ]. T. Trimble;
day patrol driver. T. G. Pardue; super
numeraries, J. L. Warner, II. Ziegler, T.
E. Sherrett. o. D. Brown. The assign
ments are as follows: Eight men, morn
ing shift. 7:30 a. m. to $3.50 p. m; ten
men. evening shift. $3.50 p. m. to n:So
p m; ten men, night shift, 1880 p. M.
to 7:30 a. m.
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MIX Dealer Fined.

New York. January 4-Ernest McDer-
mott, Brooklyn milk dealer. was fined
SIS today for delivering aduftrcated milk
to the orphanage of st. Joseph's asylum
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PILES CURED IN o TO IA DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or
Protruding Piles in 8 to IA days OF
money refunded. sec.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-26

women sufrragettes who compose the mobs and
make the riots are so animated But, even ad'
hitting that this is the fact. the mons could not
continue and the riots would be instantly sap.
pressed did they not have the silent support OF
great mass Of good women who, not Wishing
Office political prominence. are still convinced
that the solution Of the civic questions In which
they are most eitally interested needs and should
have their active and practical assistance 10
attempt 10 stem this tide of thought which Is
itself based on a sense of obligation to the church
and to the home is the part, mayhap, OF the poll
tician Jealous of his own influence. sieh an al
teupt can result only in harm when It Is given
the sanction Of a church OF which women thein-
selves are the chief support
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THE MISTY WAYS OF FREIGHT RATES

Following MIR. Brandeis statement that the
complaint Of high freight rates is the result of a
lack of sound administration Of railroads eoner-
ally the rate hearing in Washington has been
further enlpened by the appearance of beard
less economist OF Baltimore who reeled off fig
ures and statistics. ton miles. and all and sundry
The technicalities OF rates and tariffs i'll IA man.
ner. utterly to confound the railroads. the Judges
of the case and; we suspect the side of the ques-
ton to which he was called as witness
The name of this prodigy of nineteen years is
b. - Burgunder, and from all accounts he seems
to be in the class of the recent Harvard math-
ematicai prodigy who in short pants, succeeded
in putting on the glim the most learned mathe.
maticians OF great university That he should
have mastered the intricate details of freight
tariffs may be put down to this eccentric genius
that occasionally manifests itself in youth but
that he can have at such an age any real concep.
ton Of the theory ard practice of freight rates is
another matter, still waiting on demonstration
The important point in this sort Of testimony
however is the fact that socalled railroad experts
were utterly unable to nefute the detailed state
nents which gave contradiction to their own
supposedly sound conclusions Nominaily, these
men experts in theory and practical expert
ence alike. Yet. on so finely drawn a matter as
testimony based entirely figures and statistics
they were entirely unable to emharrass or con
fute the word of one whose age denied experience
and whose audacity at least presupposed his con
lidence.
That the freight rate question is one of grow
ing Importance who appreciates its rela-
ton through business. to everyday life can deny
That its settlement affecting the future OF the
railroads involves tremendous financial changes
Is even more apparent Yet incidents such as
that Of Burgnnder-and they are numerous
make for despair In the efficacy of the long
drawn hearings which precede any action, how
ever slight. Rate experts In the pay of the rail
roads after having testified to facts Of policy as
matters Of facts. frequently found TO honestly
admit that there is a want OF reason for their
faith. While II were absurd 10 suppose that a law.
yer like Btandeis could put his theories into
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practice in railroad economy, or that caiiow
youth like Burgunder is in reality competent to
instruct the operating heads Of great systems OF
railway, It is conversely true that the tactical vic
tories of such men in court trials tend 10 rob the
testimony OF railroad experts ri much of its con-
clusiveness
The genius who. through regulation or other
wise, shall succeed in devisng method where
by an intensely practical question shall be di-
vorced of the mists Of obscurity and uncertainty
in which lis Just solution Is shrouded will have
performed service greater than that of all the
demagogues combined who have spouted OF
freight rates on the stump, and greater than al
the wisdom OF the experts who, giving their
positive testimony under oath have found them
selves powerless to explain the fault in similar
testimony to exactly the opposite effect