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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-30

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Half-Pr;ce Sale To-Day
Children's Straw Bonnets
and Hats--Final Clearance.


snyder, Hugh stanard Roy Smith Mall
coin and others
In ana Ont Of Town.
Miss Phronie Pegram, of this city Is
the guest Of Mrs. John SHELTON Will
liams at her camp at Chairman, Pa.
Or. and Mrs. Hugh MCGUIRE left last
week for New York, from which place
they sailed for Europe.
Miss Emma Trant is spending two
weeks at Rockbridge Alum Springs,
Va.
Mrs. S. r. Martin, of Richmond, Is
spending some time with Miss Celcs-
tine Martin, in scottsville, Va.
Arnold Boswell has returned to Rich
mond after visit to his parents at
their home in Newport News.
Albert s. Tanner. who recently spent
a few days in Fredericksburg. has re-
turned to the city.
Miss Maude Pickett. of Newport
News, is visiting friends in this city
for few days
Benjamin J. Potter, organist OF Mon
umental Church, will DttcAd the Ma
tional Convention OF Organists. which
will be held in Ocean Grove next week.
after which he will spend some time
in the North.
Mrs. John C.. Griffin, OF Petersburg,
liz the guest of her daughter. Mrs. Will
liam y. Adkins, at l704 Park Avenue.
Miss Margaret Crenshaw. of this city
was the guest this week at the home
of James Hoge. near Hamilton.
Miss Elizabeth c. Britton, of thi,
city. is spending several weeks a
Ocean View.
Griffin Sandys Townes has returned tc
Petersburg after a short visit to hi
aunt, Mrs. William p. Adkins, on Parl
| Avenue.
Russell Butt, of this city, has re.
turned TO his home after visit t.
Mr. and Mrs. w. L Wright, in New.
port News.
| Miss Ethel Bauer, VINO has been thu
| guest of the Misses Stearus in Freder'
| icksburs, has returned to Richmond
| Mrs Tucker and her son. Charles
are visiting friends in Louisa county
| Va. for several weeks.
e. c. James, who has been spendin,
some time with friends in Richmon'
and at his old home in Essex, has re
turned to his home in South Boston.
4 Miss Jennie Jones has returned t
Richmond after two weeks visit t
relatives in Scottsville.
Miss Dollie Raymond and little bro
Their. Seymour. OF Richmond. are Wis
iting their grandparents. Mr. and Mr.
B. r. Raymond, in Newport News.
: Mrs. w. F. Stevens is spending fe,
weeks in Waynesboro,
Miss Lena Warwick, who has bee
touring New York and Canada, will r,
turn 10 Richmond in few days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-30

Russell Butt, of this city. has re-
turned TO his home after a visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L Wright. in New
port News.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-30

Miss Margaret Crenshaw, of this city.
was the guest this week at the home
of James Hoge, near Hamilton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-30

Griffin Sandys Townes has returned to
Petersburg after short visit to his
aunt, Mrs. William p. Adkins, on Park
Avenue.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-30

DR.. e. Barksdale, president of the
Lynchburg Board OF Health, came to
Richmond last night. He Is q brother
of State Bank Examiner C. c. Barks-
dale.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-30

Miss Elizabeth C. Britton. of this
city. is spending several weeks at
Ocean View.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-30

Among the curious Christmas presents
of this year will be one for man Of ma
tional reputation. which has been all year
IN thc making
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
|POSTOFFICE MEN
 ARE INVESTIGATING
INSPECTORS ARE NOW IN DECATUR AND TT IS UNDERSTOOD THOR OUCH PROBING WILL BE MADE INTO REGENT SCANDALS

The postoffice department of the United States is engaged in Investigating the re- cent cotton brokerage firm failures In this state, according to views expressed last night by government officials here It has been generally understood around the federal building for several days that Postoffice Inspectors w. R. Keys and B. F. Dilts, were engaged on the cotton failure cases. The postoffice inspectors are now in Decatur looking into several matters relating to cotton bills of lad ing.
 The recent attitude taken by foreign bankers in reference to the failures in cotton business in this country. which caused a loss of several million dollars to foreign firms, has precipitated the inves- tigation by the federal authorities.
 It Is regarded as quite probable that the government Is interested in maintaining involate the prevailing business rela- tions between this section and English financial houses. The government Is said to have been subjected to severe criti- cism on account of the lack of federal Investigations into the failures. and it is believed that the belated inquiry has been precipitated by the attitude of the foreign bankers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
PLANS ADVERTISING
 FOR BIRMINGHAM

W. B. SBarry, advertising agent for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, was in Birmingham yesterday for the pur- pose of looking over the city and ar ranging for some descriptive booklets in reference to this district Mr Barry handles more advertising matter for his company than any other line entering this city and has under his direction sev- eral former newspapers men who com pose the highly eulogistic reading notices of the cities through which the lines operate.
 Birmingham has many attractive ad- vantages over some cities on our line, said MT. Barry yesterday 'sThe city proper is most widely noted for it's steel and iron but the various diversified plants of this district have received little at tention. We are planning some extensive advertising in regard to this city and district which will embody some of the points of interest suitable for our pur- poses.
 Birmingham has a fine place on our line and we never permit the opportunity to pass for saying a good word about the Magic City. I am always glad to be here and l find everything here that would tend to keep a fellow in a good humor. Unlike Louisville Nashville and New Orleans, your days are very mild and in the evening the climate is truly delightful. I have heard many people comment upon the delightful summer cli- mate of Birmingham, but I believed they were exaggerating."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. T. J. Dusenbery

The funeral of Mrs. T. J. Dusenbery who died Thursday night at the famil, residence, 1001 South Twenty-first street will be held at o'clock this afternoon al the residence. 1nterment will be at Elm wood
 The active palbearers will be MT. Johr Morgan. MT. L. B. Shelton, Mir Ned Me David. MT. Charles Burris, Mir J. B. Gib- son, and Dr. John Gillespi
 The honorary pallbearers are Dr. John Moore, Dr. A. Douglass. and Mr. Dan A Hogan, MT August Scbillinger, MT Will Klein and MT. Eugene Fies.
 The news of Mrs. Dusenbery's death caused a great shock to her relatives and many friends She was loved by all who knew her and was of an exceptionally kind and charitable disposition. Besides devoted husband and son, she leaves her mother Mrs. N. E. Lee, a sister. Mrs J. c. Coleman, five brothers, MT. J. w. Lee of Chattanooga, MT. c. c. Lee of Atlanta MT. Henry Lee of Memphis and MT. J. S. Lee of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
OFFICERS ELECTED
 BY YALE ALUMNI

The Yale Alumni association of Ala bama met in the Brown Marx building yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock and the following officers for the ensuing year were elected:
 George II. Clarke. president.
 w J. Wynne, vice president
 Paul A. Savage, secretary and treas urer.
 Judge W. I. Grubb and Neil P. Sterne members of the executive committee.
 This was the first meeting of the as- sociation since the death of Judge A A. Coleman. who was Its president at the time of his death. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions on the death of Judge Coleman.
 Much interest was manifested in Yale and in the association during the meet ing. Steps were taken to bring the as- sociation in closer touch with the un- versity and plan was adopted by which the association will be enabled to ma terially assist Alabama men who need financial aid while in attendance at the university. The number of Alabama men at Yale has increased rapidly within the last few years and the association expects to do much in regaining the large representation from this state that it had before the Civil war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
BAR ASSOCIATION PLANS
Committee Named to Arrange for Re.
 organization of the Body

Judge A. c. Howze, president of the Birmingham Bar association, yes terday appointed the committee of 10 to draft plans for the reorganization of the bar association as providedA at the meeting held in the circuit court room Thursday
 Those who compose the committee are:
 Sterling A. Wood, chairman; II. Up- son Sims, Paul A. Savage, Judge Zell Gaston Nat l.. Miller, Robert N. Bell. John London, w. K. Terry, William Vim and John ". Chainblee.
 When the plans of the committee have been fully laid and a report is ready for presentation another meet ing of the bar association will be called for the purpose of taking action. It is proposed to make considerable changes in the constitution and bylaws of the association and to develop a more live spirit of cooperation among tainrnents, probably an occasional ban quet.
 Judge Howze also appointed yester- day committee to draw up resolutions on the death of the late Capt. W. C.. Ward. which will be adopted at the next meeting of the association.
 The committee consists of Col. $. w. John. chairman; Sterling A. Wood, Sumpter Lea, z. T. Rudolph, A. Latady, Chancellor Alfred II. Benners and L. J. Haley.
 The next meeting of the association Is awaited with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30

Having broken the record for the largest attendance ever sent to Chickamauga by any state, the Alabama troops are load ing on their trains in Chickamauga this morning, and will be civilians by night fall.
 For ten days they have been engaged in war. Few of the troopers will claim to have enjoyed an absolutely comfortable pleasant vacation. but they have had an experience, for they have been at war and war is-well, everybody knows what war is.
 Every morning has seen the three Ala bama regiments, numbering about 25oC men. hike across four and half miles of country to their drill grounds, take two hours of drilling. and then join a di- vision of the regular army for a battle, an attack on Chattanooga, an expedition to cut off wagon supply trains. or an at tack on Snodgrass Hill with all the flank movements, charges, ambushes, and movements of a spirited maneuver.
 There was no detail of actual war miss ing. The opposing armies were made up each day with the regulars and staters mixed, and called the Reds and the Browns. One army would be given or ders to make an attack on some point, or attempt retreat, or fight through with supply trains The general commanding the other would have only such informa- tion as his scouts might have found foi him.
 The signal corps. with it's wireless in- struments, telephone and telegraph lines, the motorcycle messenger, the field glasses, and everything used in modern science was brought into play
 It was this large scale, and the excite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
SEEKING SITE FOR
 RESCUE STATION
GOVERNMENT WANTS TO HAVE TT ACCESSIBLE TO AS MANY RAIL- ROADS AS POSSIBLE so AS TO BE CONVENIENT TO MINES

The government teehnologist of the fed thorough examination into the routes of the many different railroad lines of Bir- mingham yesterday with d view of as- pertaining the place most suitable for the site of the proposed government mine rescue station to be located here in the near future.
 Mir Wilson, Chief Hllhouse, pr. c. c. Rice, also of the federal bureau of mines, and others made trip on foot yester- day exploring the main lines of the diff ferent roads. the object being to select a site for the station which will be access sible to as many railroads as possible. The station will equip and maintain two or three hospital cars. such as the one now owned by the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, and for this req son the accessibility to the railroads is an important factor for the station In cases where the car is wanted at the ear Hest possible moment after a mine acci- dent.
 Mr Wilson conferred with several Bir- mingham architects yesterday regarding plans for the proposed rescue station. The plans have been partly made by arch itects at Washington but the details will be finished by local architects, What were the results of MT. Wilson's examina- tions are not known, as he is only talk ing notes and will make his report to headquarters at Washington before his views will be made public
 MT. Wilson, Mir Rutledge, Dr. Rice Chief Hilhouse and almost all of the local mine owners and operators will attend the meeting of mine officials to be held at East Lake today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
MEETING PLANNED
 FOR NEW ORLEANS
so1rruERN MEN EAGER TO GET TO- GETHER AND FORM SOME PLAN FOR SAFEGUARDING BILLS OF I,ADING ON COTTON

Cotton men in Birmingham and others interested in the solution of the bill of lading question in the south have been requested to signify when they can at tend a meeting to be held in New Or leans for the purpose of discussing the ultimatum issued by the European bank ing institutions. Although in Birming- ham the opinion is general that the cotton business this year will be handled as of old. at the same time it is believed some plan for safeguarding the interests of those across the ocean must be out lined
 The recent cotton failures in the south have brought about all the trouble, and bankers seem to think the time for ac- ton has about arrived.
 One of the most prominent figures in the proposed New Orleans meeting is J. T. Harahan, president of the Illinois Gen. tral railroad He is looming up large as the man to save the day. and every in nuence is being exerted to secure his at tendance upon the proposed gathering. One of the many safeguards for bills of lading suggested is one of arranging for the railroads to guarantee to the banks all bills of lading and the banks in turn to guarantee the bills to foreign bankers.
 MT. Harahan, as soon as the recent fail ures occurred. hurried to England to see what effect the failures would have. He got in touch with English cotton men from the start and has been watching them handle the complex problem. Mir. Harahan Is said now to be in position to advise the cotton men better than ever, and his opinion as to the best method to be employed is being eagerly sought. It is probable that he will attend the New Orleans meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
BIRMINGHAM MAN
 HAS CEMENT TIE
TUTE FOR THE WOODEN CRoss- '-~ TIE NOW IN UsE-ExPERIMENTs MADE IN BIRMINGHAM

A Birmingham man has invented a ce- ment railroad crosstie that appears to. be entirely practicable and promises to revo- lrtionize railroad building in this country
 A section of ties made of concrete, ac- cording to this invention, was placed under the main track of the Alabama Great Southern railroad in the yards just east of the Twentieth street crossing one week ago this morning. All the passenger and freight traffic of the road passing through the Birmingham yards has passed over the ties and it isl said they have measured fully up to every requirement.
 The objection to the cement ties invent ed and tested heretofore is that they do ncs give that elasticity that is necessary for the preservation of the track and rolling stock. The rigid tie and road-bed are very detrimental to the property of the road, and is not practicable.
 The Birmingham invention is said to give the required elasticity and is also safe and durable, according to the severe test that has been made during the past week.
 The tie is made in two sections, or, in other words, disjoined in the center of the track. Under the rail cross section ex- tends out under the rail on each side. A steel bar lying on top of the tie sections join the rails, extending under the rails and being camped on the outside. steel clamp on the inside of the rail is secured to the cement tie by rod running down through the tie. It is claimed to be im- 11n over. The break in the center of the tie gives the elasticity.
 The test that is being made by the Ala bama Great Southern railroad is the se- verest that could be suggested. The sec tfon where the invention is being used Is a narrow strip of line that carries all the traffic of the road. Trains pass over it on an average of every 30 or 40 minutes day and night.
 The officials of the road are more than pleased with the result and some of them are enthusiastic.
 The question of securing wooden ties is one of the biggest problems that confront the railroads of the country, and railroad officials have for years been looking for something that will take the place of wood and give the same general results.
 The life of the wooden tie is from four to six years. There is no end to the life of the cement tie.
 It is claimed that the cement tie can be manufactured and delivered to the rail- roads at small advance over the wooden tie. The individual tie costs more but the expense is reduced in the fact that the ce- ment tie takes the place of more than two wooden ties and is more durable
 R. G. Bullard of Birmingham is the in ventor of the tie.
 The practical test that is being made by the Alabama Great Southern railroad is being watched with interest by the local railroad officials.
 When it's practicability is thoroughly proven. a plant will be erected in Bir- mingham for It's manufacture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
Fine Shooting Made
 By Aldbdnd Soldiers
Over 2500 Men Will Return Today After Ten Days Hard Work at Chickamauga-Lieuten Governor Gray
 Returns After Inspection of Brigade.
BY BURR BLACKBURN

tempting to cut off two wagon trains. The signal corps had it's wireless sta ton on the tower and amid the rattle of rifles and the boom of artillery the colonel kept motorcycle messengers and horse men busy carrying orders. Only the whiz of the bullets and the bursting cannon shell were lacking
 Lieutenant Governor Gray then moved over to the Alabama drill grounds, and finally to brigade headquarters. where Adjutant General Graves and his staff entertained him at mess.
 He took dinner with Colonel McKleroy of the Third regiment, and returned to Chattanooga for the night, arriving in Birmingham last night over the Alabama Great Southern.
 q was delighted with Camp Chicka- mauga," said Governor Gray. "The sani- tation of the camp is perfect, and there can be no danger of disease. None of the troops have been sick.
 'The Alabama boys have made a fine record. of which the state can well be proud. This experience at the govern ment camp Is worth much to the coun- try, for it means trained fighters instead of the inexperienced volunteers which were called out in the late war
 Discipline Was Fine
 The discipline at camp was fine. Few men spent many hours Tn the gudrdn0uSe, and only two were unruly enough to be sent to the post. No liquor was allowed in camp, a squad of regulars boarded every incoming street car and threw all liuuors out the windows Except for an occasional bottle smuggled through in a pants leg or tied around the waist, there was no whisky in camp.
 The Y M '. A. tent was a popular rendezvous. Every night there were en- tertainments, and often 1000 men would attend the services. Thursday night at the farewell religious service the voices of the soldiers singing sacred hymns could be heard for miles across the park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30
Southern Steel Men Here
 To Inspect The Properties

that he. as well as other officers. en- deavored to visit Birmingham at least twice every year.
 Business all over the country has been somewhat dull during the past few weeks" said Mir. Miller. However our company has been doing well considering everything, and we are not at all discour- aged over conditions. The properties of the company will be inspected by MT. Grenfell and myself and we will be here at least 10 days or two weeks. l am very much attached to this city and hope to see it one of the largest and best In the hentire country within d few years"
 Mir. Grenfell excused himself to inter- viewers, sending out word that he would probably make d statement for publica- ton before he returned to London. He Is a member of the English parliament. and Is regarded as one of England's most able financial leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30

w. W. Miller of New York, vice presi- dent of the Southern Iron and Steel com pany, and Cecil A. Grenfell of London d prominent bondholder of the company, are in the city. They are here to inspect the Southern Iron and Steel company property, and to look into conditions gen. orally. All of yesterday MT. Miller and Mr. Grenfel were in conference with President w. H. Hassinger, going over the records and otherwise familiarizing themselves with the business of the com pany.
 The visitors will inspect the plant at Gadsden within a few days. and while here will look over all the company S properties.
 MT. Miller stated yesterday that the official visit was in regular order, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-07-30

nent of the engagements that gave the boys syirit to hike 20 and 30 miles day, and now that it is over, the three regi- ing, slightly the worse for wear, but as hard and seasoned bunch of soldiers as any regulars in the army.
 Last Three Days Trying
 Especially trying have been the exper- fences of the last three days. Thursday morning they spent the whole morning in drill and skirnish work on the drill grounds, with ''Governor' Henry B. Gray and staff watching the maneuvers. All the afternoon the boys were in ranks be- ing mustered and paid off.
 Friday morning General Graves led his forces In a spirited cross country race to cut off the retreat of the Reds from Chat tanooga at Daltons ford. This was the most strenuous of all the battles, and lasted we'll into the afternoon. Upon re- turn to camp, the Alabama brigade imme- diately broke camp. loaded all supplies on the trains and, after two-mile walk, bi- vouacked in the open, each man on the ground under his dog tent, awaiting or ders This morning at 2 o'clock the great est engagement of the whole encampment will begin. It is to be battle to the death, and it Is probable that both armies will be annhilated.
 At any rate, immediately after the bat tie the remains of the AlabAma troops will take trains for home.
 Governor Gray's Day
 .'Governor Gray's day at Chicamauga was an exceptionally pleasant one. He was accompanied to Chattanooga by Staff Surgeon Col Wyatt Hefiin and Col Smith Robbins At the depot he was welcomed by Colonel McKleroy Maj. w. J. Walden Major Patterson, Captain Duffy and Cap tain Price, who formed the official escort to the park the next morning.
 The trip was made in automobiles along the famous Missionary Ridge and the party arrived at snodgrass Hill just in time to witness sharp engagement between two armies of the regulars. and the commander of the Alabama troops stood with General Mills, commander of the department of the south. on Snod- grass tower. while the colonel command ing the Reds, with his stan. directed the movements of his army which was att