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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

flee has the democratic party been more united than this last year at Washing ton. We have won victories and defeated the Aldrich- -Cannon-Taft machine, which was only possible by the united, unbroken strength of the democratic representatives with r insurgents Tn closing. MT. Un- derwood declared that the day Is not far distant when a democratic President will preside at the White House.
 Congressman Burnett Speaks
 Congressman John Burnett of the Sev- enth district. who Is opposed by M. w Howard for reelection, said: 'I have come to tell you that the Seventh dis trict will be in the column of democracy as 1t has always been. To say that there Is no danger would be not to recognize the conditions. We need the help of every man. If you are praying man, we need your help, or if you are a~cussin' man, come along, too. "
 MT. Burnett thought 1t important to maintain the majorities in every district, and told of the record of Alabama's rep resentatives, especially praising Oscar Un- derwood.
 The last speakers were A. D. Smith, John B. Knox and P. G. Bowman. MT. Smith made a happy talk, insisting upon harmony and prophesying great victory in November MT. Knox outlined the Jef- fersonian principles and said that Emmet ONeal had led the fight to bring back those fundamental principles. Tt is our duty to emphasize that victory by the overwhelming election of MT. ONeal. We must carry that principle into our na- tional government, and with a standard bearer like Harmon we are sure of suc- cess"
 P. G. Bowman spoke humorously of the
  spirited attack on the republican organ ization, ''the black and tans.'' He took occasion to charge MT. Thompson. candi- date for governor on the republican tick et with having a negro for his private secretary. The meeting then adjourned, most of the crowd boarding the train for Birmingham, while the campaign com mittee remained for further conference.
 Among Those Present
 Among those present were Col. Emmet ONeal, Chairman Jesse Stallings Sena- tor Joseph F. Johnston, Congressman Os- car w. Underwood, Congressman Will liam Richardson, Walter Seed. John Alt man of Birmingham, Capt E. w. Book CT of Birmingham, Joel W. Goldsby of Mobile, M. V. Wellbourne of Anniston, John Abbott of Birmingham, Ben Russell of Alexander City, s. A. Hobson of Fay ette. E. c. Burke of Cullman, Judge R. I. Burke of Cullman, c. E. Thomas of Prattville, J. c. Dickey of Birmingham, J. B. Brown of Cullman, E. B. Almon of Colbert. Judge Joseph Nathan of Col bert, George H. Parker of Cullman, George Howle of Birmingham. Joe Scully of Birmingham, H. P. Heflin of Birming- ham. John B. Knox of Anniston, Judge R. B. Kelly of Birmingham, w. D. John ston of Boigee. Jere King of Birmng- ham, J. H. F. Moseley of Birming- Robinson Brown of Tuscaloosa, Emil Lesser of Birmingham, T. w. Palmer of Montveallo, l.. F. Grier of Calhoun Frank " Evans of Walker, w. H. Bor- hard of Jefferson, w. O. Lanning of Bir- mngham, Henry Dean of Birmingham, J. r. Stokeley of Birmingham, E. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
JUSTICE OF PEACE
 WANTED HIS DINNER

T heard a story several years ago on a justice of the peace which may be old to some of the members of the bar, but which I think is worth repeating,' said Sidney J. Bowie. "The case on trial had aroused great interest in that neigh borhood, and a large concourse of peo- pie had turned out to hear 1t. The crowd was so great that the justice decided to hold his court in the schoolhouse nearby. The house was soon filled with people, and after the evidence was all in the att torney for the plaintiff began making his nearly an hour without showing any signs whatever of getting through the justices dinner bell rang. The justice looked around, but saw no sign of the lawyer coming to a full stop So he waited some 10 or 15 minutes when the bell rang the second time. The justice, being a married man. knew that 1t was necessary for him to report, so he got out his docket, did a little writing on 1t. and put it back into his desk. In a few minutes, the lawyer came to full stop, long enough to take his breath, and the justice said to him: MT. Jones, do not want to interrupt your speech: the audience here is very much interested, but my wife has rung the dinner bell the second time and I have got to go. Just go ahead and finish your speech and when you get through, look in the desk here and you will find my deci- sion '"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
NEGRO TELLS WHY SHE
 WHIPPED HUSBAND

"A case which was very amusing and which have often thought of since,' said Attorney M. A. Dinsmore yesterday was a trial of a negro woman some time ago in police court for assault and battery. The charge had been placed against the old woman by her husband. He weighed about 70 pounds and she weighed fully 250.
 The defendant was arraigned on the witness stand and asked to tell all she knew about the case She related some what as follows:
 "'well, sah, that no count man Alec done been gettin drunk every time he gets 30 cents. Ans a religious oman, An am, cause An belongs to de Rejuvenated Af- rican Methodist Episcopal, church. Nah name's right on dem books, dey are, yas sah, and done been recorded In heaben fo two yeahs.
 "Well, sah cou'se as An be a devout church member the fust thing An done done when Alec dar come home drunk was to pray. An prayed to heaven dat somethin' or somebody stop dat nigger from spendin' his money for whisky when he ought to buy bread fo his chilluns. An prayed fo' bout fou' nights, and jest as regular as An pray that black nigger come home drunker than evah. Then An got an respiration from the Lawd. An had vision that tole me to quit prayin and commence lickn."
 "'Ah hunted up an old buggy whip an when dat drunken Aleck come home dat night An commenced layin on, and licked an he holelred, an I licked an he hollered until he done promised me to quit gettin' drunk, and that nigger. jist as shos you born ain't touched marry drap O. liquor since. Oats the reason An licked an5 he holered, an I licked an he
 ''The result of the vision cost her s10 and costs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
THREE STORIES TO
 FERD MARX STORE
ADDITION WILL BE MADE IF EN- GINEERs AND ARCHITECTS FIND
 THE FOUNDATIONS ARE STRONG
 ENOUGH FOR HIGHER STRUCTURE

The four-story building on Second ave- nue occupied by the Ferd Marx Store will have three more stories added to it. according to an announcement made yesterday afternoon. The building will be thoroughly tested within few days and if the architects and engineers agree that the foundation can stand three more stories the work will commence soon. in order to be completed about Christmas.
 Hugo Marx of the firm stated yester- day afternoon that the matter had been under discussion for several weeks, but that no definite action had been taken yet.
 However. if the engineers think the matter feasible the work will be done" said Mir Marx. We have simply out grown our present facilities and will be compelled to have more room. The phe- nomenal growth of Birmingham, which has contributed to the growth of mer- cantile establishments has pressed the matter of more room down upon us in an overwhelming manner. We hope to have the work of encouragement started soon in order to have plenty of room for our Christmas business. In addition to more actual floor space we will, as a matter of course, have splendid ar cade in front of the store and highly ornamental windows"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
TYPOS ENJOY AN OUTING AT ST. PAUL

St. Paul. August 1o.-The delegates and visitors to the International Typograph- ical union tonight enjoyed an outing at Lake Minnetoka, as the guests of the Minneapolis committee which obtained all the concessions for the afternoon and evening and turned everything over to the visitors.
 The vote on the place of the next con vention will be held at Il o'clock tomor- row morning.
 San Francisco and Salt Lake City are said to be the only places under con sideration.
 The priority law. which opened the way for the oldest sub printer in the newspaper offices of the country, was upheld by the convention, in the adoption of the favorab ble report of the laws com mttee on local option. The proposition was submitted by the New York delega- tion, and called for an amendment to the general laws by leaving the filling of vacancies to the local union, as sub stitute for the arbitrary rule.
 The laws committee made an unfavor- able report on the Griscom proposition, and the convention upheld the committee report on the grounds that it was not feasible.
 The proposition of tbe Chicago union asking for one label for all branches of the printing trade, was formally pre- sented and referred to the laws commit tee.
 The delegates are being entertained at Lake Minnetonka.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

Smith of Birmingham. R. E. L.. Neil & Selma. John Gamble of Troy, NJ V. AL kins of Selma, pr. J. T. Seay of Jefferson, R. D. Coffman of Birmingham, J P Hall of Birmingham, J. F. B. Jackson of Birmingham W. w. Bankhsld , Jasper, Ben Davis of Birmingham, g Will John of Birmingham, E. Ndds.-
 Warrior, Samuel Weaver of Hrn ham, T. H. Motion of Birminghap1I
 McGeever of Birmingham, Dr. J.
 Barkley of Birmingham, Sheriff La
 of Jasper. Dr. F. T. Fields of Ensley, D. R. Blackwood of Blount F. E. st.l John of Cullnan. James Holllnd of Hanceville. C.. P. Rogers. sr. of Lowndes, P. G. Bowman of Bfming- ham, A. A. Gambill of Birmi1ghamJ Frank V. Tilford of Cullman, A Al Griffith of Cullman, c. Burkhast of Hanceville, F. M. Edwards of Binning ham, Fred l.. Blackmon of Anniston, WI L. McCaa of Anniston, w. B. Merrill of Hefin, Judge L. F. Herzberg of Sadsi den, L. B. Rainey of Gadsden, R. l.. Johnston of Tallapoosa, Felix Farmer of Crenshaw, Sheriff J. B. Knight of Golf fee. John Proctor of scottsboro, J. Al Eastis of Brighton, George Pegram q Faunsdale, c. c. Gewin of Greensboro c. Y. Huffman of Bessemer. J. s. Gil lespie of Birmingham, J. Lee Long o1 Butler, Dr. o. s. Justice of Elmore Fred Winkler of Birmingham, R. M. Vandiver of Birmingham, James F. Hawkins os Birmingham, Jack Stallings of Birming- ham, Judge Charles A. Senn of Birming- ham, James K. Powell of Florence. Judge A. O. Lane of Birmingham, Lee Cowart of Birmingham. D. U. Williams of Bir- mingham, Culpepper Exum of Birming- ham, Bob Coleman of Marshall. NJ C.. A11Qood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
 AT EAST LAKE TONIGHT

Fireworks at East Lake tonight will prove one of the attractions for the large crowd which goes to East Lake regularly every Thursday night. By a new arrangement the pyrotechnic display Is set off at the waters edge, on the opposite side of the lake, giving a beautiful display of fountains of fire, clusters of huge flowers. whistling and screaming sky rockets, not only in the air. but reflected in the water.
 The East Lake management Is offer ing a new attraction, for this week only, in the shape of Dare Devil Whit taker, the fire demon, who makes a thrilling plunge through space for 400 feet with his clothes aflame. and dives into a pool of water.
 Since the oppressive, warm weather began, the park has been crowded with people seeking breathing space. The boats are seen skimmng over the cool surface of the lake by the score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

referred to the time 20 years ago when men were read out of the party in Tus- caloosa county, because they did not in- dorse all of the platform, the split which followed. and It's disastrous results.
 My understanding was that we were all to come here on a peaceful mission. I am here to pledge my support to the democratic nominees, but I want to say that sthere are democrats and there are other democrats. There are men who be- lieve that certain conditions exist and that certain things ought to be done, and there are others who differ in some minor policies, but shall man be ex- pected to leave his party, or give up his position for that reason? Shall that divide us? This Is not the time to carry war to the knife, and from the knife to the hilt" Intmating that thousands of persons had nominated him. knowing where he stood, he warned them mot to forget the division which has cost us so much in the past"
 T believe there are thousands in Ala bama who differ as to some matters of detail" he continued, and pointed to the election of Kolb as commissioner of agri- culture because of the wrongs which he had suffered from his fellow democrats His closing sentiment was United we stand. divided we fall" "I do not think should put bullets into the abdomen of the man who marches by my side"
 Captain xoIb Speaks
 Capt Reuben F. Kolb made a short talk. extending his thanks for the splen- did indorsement which was given him for commissioner of agriculture, and promising his services in the campaign. .As for me-" he said, "I indorse every plank in the platform, and am in full accord with every word in 1t.
 Congressman Oscar w. Underwood was received with applause. Among other things he said:
 ''The democratic party since the war has been a party of opposition, and yet 1t has lived because 1t is not a party of men, but of principles, which have caused 1t to survive all the reverses which it has encountered. As long as we are true to principle the democratic party may never fear defeat.
 "The right of local self-government is the foremost principle our fathers gave into our keeping, and it Is the first principle of true liberty. the home, jus- tice and of right.
 "We always find haven after a stormy battle in our party, and we left it to the rank and file of the democracy of Alabama to declare where democratic principle rested and that rank and file declared at the last state convention in favor of the policy of local self-gov. ernment. No matter what some of us think this Is platform upon which no democrat can fail to stand. With that plank our local issues should be solved entirely"
 He then brought a word from the na- ton. You may no more expect the re- publicans to give us real economy of gov ernment than an archangel to rule the country below. Democracy has always stood for economy, and for taxation for revenue only, and not to upbuild private interests The day will come, if you stand true to your fathers, that your flag will be once more planted in victory in our national capital
 Never since Cleveland went out of of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
FUNNY FOR SOME BUT
 VERY SAD FOR OTHERS

Sterling A. Wood said: Here Is a. story which may seem humorous to some of us, but 1t must be remembered that In crowd there are those who do not all ways think what happens a bit funny. Usually there will be one or more who will think the occurrence just the re- verse of humorous.
 Some years ago bill was filed against a very old lady. attacking loan which she made as fraudulent; the bill said she had no money to lend. She was of the -bellum type from the back coun- try, who had only heard of banks when they failed, and who thought all banks were traps for the unwary
 ''She was hard of hearing and high strung, and regarded the world as her enemy in so far as it's desire to get her money was concerned. and no place on the map has a haven of refuge where her money could rest in peace.
 ''The case was a chancery cause and took its time as such causes are sup posed to have to take; and meditating upon it did not enlarge her view of the safety of other men or banks.
 Ultimately she gave her testimony and was examined before commissioner and the attorneys on both sides First, her own attorneys examined her and proved that she had the money, some thousands of dollars, and had loaned Vt upon the mortgage which was attacked as fraudu- lent; that 1t had never been repaid to her. .E
 .sThe cross-examination started and the battle opened quick and sharp with ques tions about her money. The old lady was very much wrought up, and, coupled with her desire to protect what she had and her desire to get back what she had loaned out, she was in high state of nervous tension
 Have you got any money?' the op- posing attorney asked.
 "On objection the commissioner ruled that the question must be answered, and the lady answered. Yes
 l" Where is it.? was next thundered at her.
 "She finally reluctantly admitted that it was on her person. On what part of your person?' was fired at her.
 She answered, That is none of your business
 Her attorneys vainly asked her to an- swer the question, but she point-blank refused and said 1t was all a plot to rob her; that if she disclosed where she kept her money the thieves and lawyers would get it all. She broke down and cried, and her attorneys explained to her that if she did not answer the question the court would think that her testi- mOnY was ldlhe, dhu Siio "ouiu ioso her 5000 mortgage.
 Finally, her attorneys sent for her daughter, and got her daughter to en- treat her to answer, and she finally con- sented.
 Amid her crying and mysteries she said My money is in my bustle
 ''Then all retired and returned. The lady produced the hustle and on open ing it some thousands of dollars were found in it.
 There it is,' she said. Take it all You have ruined me and I don't care whether you take it all or not
 "As a sequel we will state that the court awarded her her money and the lawyers did not rob her"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
Little Stories By
 Birmingham Ld7vyers

the popular deputy, was George W. Cour- son. deputy sheriff.
 "A few days later the negro was arr raigned before local judge and when the warrant was read 1t pointed out that the negro had taken up subscription for the purchase of some lumber with which to construct a place of worship. He secured quite a neat sum and instead of turning the money into the proper channels he thought no one was watching, so he pro- ceeded to buy himself lumber with which to build a house. He constructed the house, when one of them 'uppity' negroes started an investigation that revealed the perf1dy of the leader of the flock. His arrest, of course, followed.
 He was sentenced to several years in the mines. The negro was guyed un- mercifully by the other inmates of the jail and his bravado caused him no end of trouble"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
BOTHERED BY HIGHWAYMEN
Special Watch Being Kept Around Ter
 minus of Idlewild Line

Chief of Police George H. BodeSer re- ceived a letter from T. M Bradley yes- terday asking that something be done about the numerous highway robberies occurring at the end o2 sts~ tS1ewild car line MT. Bradley states that there have been two or three robberies and the neigh borhood is becoming terrorized.
 A call was received from this neighbor- hood last night that one of the hold ups was being committed and two detec- lives were rushed to the scene in an au- tomobile. They found nothing except some mschievious boys throwing brick bats in a mans yard. This neighborhood will be closely watched from now on in an effort to arrest the hghwaymen re- ferred to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
Bernard Much Better

Harry Bernard, general manager of ths Birmingham Slag company. who was seri- ously injured last Saturday, is very much better. according to reports from the in- firmary in which he is confined. He suf- fered three broken ribs and a perforation of the left lung when he was knocked from the car near Bessemer Saturday. Mr. Bernard is superintendent of a local Sunday school and one of the best and most widely known men in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

Cases which come under the attention of lawyers are full of human interest. A few well known Birmingham attorneys were asked yesterday to tell about in- teresting matters which had impressed them during the past year. The replies were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
New TriaI Denied

Tn the United States court yesterday afternoon Judge William l. Grubb re- fused a new trial to E. M Tucker, who was convicted of some minor charge at the court term held in Gadsden. The defendant was represented by Attorney Glover of Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
Hearing Claim. in Lumber Case

The question of claims in the M. & " Lumber Go. case Is being heard in the United States court by Special Master Isadore Shapiro. The case will continue about three days State Senator N. l.. Miller and A. l.. Oberdorfer are the op- posing counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
MAXIMUM OF LUXURY AT
 MINIMUM COST

Seaboard Cheap coast eXcur- sions on sale August 13 only. Washington and return, S18.00; Norfolk and Richmond and re- turn, $15.00. Phone Johnson, Bell 2382.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
Trading stamp Case Passed

The case of Sperry & Hutchinson Green Trading Stamp company, which seeks to prevent the city of Birmingham from the collection of license of 5000 for doing business in this city, has been passed In the United States court to September S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

If you wish your mattresses renovated call 493, both phones. First-class work. Returned same day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
DcIixhtfuI Outings

Ten-day excursions to Cumberland and St Simon Islands via A, B. & A Tickets on sale Saturdays.
 6-16-th mo -tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

P E. Kemp, train master of the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad in Anniston, was in Birmingham yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

pr. R. F. Ashworth, who has been in Kentucky for several days, visiting friends, returned to Birmingham yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

Claud Mimms, prominent railroad contractor who has been in the city sey- eral days returned to Louisville last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

H. Quay McElwee of the Diamond Match company is in the city for few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

Graham Perdue, alderman from the Fifth ward, who has been on a vacation for several weeks, returned to Birming- ham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

Alden M. Wallace will leave within a few days for New York where he will consider the acceptance of a position with a prominent New York company. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Wal lace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

G. c. Blackburn, district passenger agent for the Queen and Crescent route
 with Cincinnati headquarters, has ar
 rived to assist the local officers in caring for the exceptional business next Satur- dav
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11
PERSONAL

L. Sever of the Southern railway has returned from New Orleans
 N. R. Morris has returned from his vacation spent on the gulf near Pensa- cola.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

M V. Joseph of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb will leave today for Old Orchard Me, where he will join his family. He maintains a cottage at this Maine resort. MT. Joseph expects to be absent from the city several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-11

ancient principles are good enough fo me"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-04-29
TO F0RTIFr P4NsWt CtNtL.
war Devartmeas Asks for ss .oos. 0oO 10
start the Mark.

WAS; IN0ToN. April - The fortifiCa-
ton OF the Atlantic and Pacific terminals
OF the Panama Canal will bs completed
IN threo and . half years II Congress
sppropriate~ o. 90. 600 right away To start
the work according to an estimate sent
To Speaker Cannon to-day hy acting
Secretary oS the Treasury Hills. trans.
hitting a letter from Secretary ~ War
Dickinson. The limit Of Gust Ot thi :
fertilization work ~ not mentioned. a.
the o. OD0 900 ~ stated TO he toward the
COS, Of the general defence plan.
The Secretary OF War saws Mr.
Hills. states that Il was not practicable
TO submit this estimate when those for
the construction OF the canal were SIh-
mitted IN the annual book OF estimates
for 1911. for the reason that ~ - ha-.d
upon the report 81 a board Of officers Ut
the army and navy which has just been
received"
The s. Oo 900 n Appropriated by Con
RTess will be invested according tn
Secretary Dickin-on'H letter IN sites ON
placements. guns. carriages. ammunition.
power plants. sea- chlight fire control
submarine mine defence aud posts for trc
artillery garrison.