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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
FORM CHAPTER OF
 PI KAPPA ALPHA
Alumni Chapter to Be Organized Here as Result of Meeting Held
 Last Night

The temporary organization of an alum n; chapter of the P Kappa Alpha fra ternity was formed at a meeting held at the Athletic club last night
 The meeting was attended by large number of enthusiastic members of the fraternity, and the new chapter began under most suspicious circumstances
 The organization was effected through the efforts Of Harry E. Yockey of In dianapolis Ind, who is assistant editor of the alumni department of the frater- nity magazine. Congressman Oscar W. Underwood, member of Alpha, the first chapter of the fraternity, University of Virginia. was among those who spoke and who promised their best efforts to the upbuilding of the organization of Birmingham alumni
 The Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity is one of the oldest, as well as one of the strongest in point of influence in the country. It was formed at the, uniyer- sity of Virginia in 1868, and now holds high rank among the college Greek let ter orders. The permanent organization of the Birmingham alumni chapter will be effected shortly after the holidays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
PREPARING ID GO
 TO WASHINGTON Senators and Congressmen Leave This Week BANKHEAD IN THE CITY Does Not Expect Approaching Session to Re One of Action-Hopes to
 Get Good Roads Hill
 Through

Alabama's nine congressman and two senators are busily preparing to leave for Washington for the opening of the short term. Congressman Oscar W. Un- derwood, Senators Bankhead and John ston will leave Saturday, and others are expected to be passing through Bir- mingham this week on their way to the national capital Congressman Richard son is already on the scene.
 Senator John Hollis Bankhead was In the city yesterday. having run up for a few hours on personal business. and re- turned to Jasper in the afternoon. When asked what he thought of the propos- tor which had been made by Senator Stone of Missouri to the republican in- surgents, offering a combination with the democrats to control the Senate, he said:
 "I do not favor the plan, and so far as I have heard, do not think it has met with favor either with the insur- gents or the democrats. We would have nothing to gain by such a combination ana would always be in danger of hav- ing the insurgents run off to vote with the regulars, leaving the blame for bad legislation on us. Let the democrats stand on their own feet in this matter, voting for those measures which are for the good of the country and standing compact against those which are not.
 'I do not expect this session to be one of action,'' continued the senator ''The republicans will hardly attempt to do anything radical and l don't think Taft has much fight left in him. The regular appropriation bills, and others on which there could be no fight vii be passed.
 ''I have great hope of getting my goot roads bill before the Senate for adop tion. It was unanimously recommended by the committee, and it will no doubt pass as soon as 1t can be gotten on the calendar. The bill provides for an ap- propriation of $5O0,00O for experimental roads, to be built as models by the de- partment of agriculture and the post office department, jointly with state and county authorities, the object being to improve the rural free delivery system and increase the facilities for hauling farm truck"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
c. P. BOYLE HEARS
 RATE COMPLAINTS
Special Examiner Concludes Work Here and Departs for His old Home
 in Mobile

After hearing evidence in railroad rate cases filed against common carriers by Alabama companies, Special Examiner c mission concluded yesterday and left last night for his old home in Mobile.
 He arrived here yesterday morning, al- though it was reported that the session to have been held here had been post poned. Examiner Boyle first heard a complaint of Franklin, Stiles & Franklin against the Southern Express company wherein it was alleged that the rates on eggs from Pulaski Tenn, were excessive, and relief was asked by the petitioners. The examiner simply receives the evi- dence and the members of the interstate commission pass upon the cases finally The case of w. J. Scheunning X Co. of Cullman was the last one heard. The pe- tioner requested relief from rates from St Louis and East St Louis on beer. 1t was stated that beer for Cullman could be shipped to Decatur allowed to remain at that place two days and then be re- shipped to Cullman at cheaper rate than 1t could be hauled direct to It's final des- tination The case was against the Louis vile and Nashville railroad.
 The examiner also heard testimony in the case of T. H. Johnston Lumber com pany against the Louisville and Nash vile and the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroads. This involved rates charged on lumber from Wetumpka, Ala, to Tullahoma, Tenn.
 The hearing was attended by attorneys and agents of the companies, who defend- ed the rates. charged.
 The hearing was attended by E. A. De- Funiak, general freight agent of the Louisville and Nashville at Montgomery, and Assistant Commerce Attorney Proc tor of the Louisville and Nashville sta- toned al Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
FRISCO OFFICIALS HERE ON SHORT TRIP Yoakum and Winchell Arrive
 This Morning WILL LEAVE VERY EARLY fonikum and Thayer Go to New York While WincheII and Party VIII
 Go to Memphis Over
 the Frisco
WILL LEAVE VERY EARLY

After tour of inspection of the Frisco properties. including the terminals at New Orleans, B. F. Yoakum. chairman of the executive board; E. V. Thayer large stockholder, and President B. L. Winchell of that system will arrive in Birmingham this morning
 Tie officials left New Orleans last night and are scheduled to reach Birmingham tnis morning on Queen and Crescent train No. 2 due at 6:O5 o'clock
 They will remain here for only few minutes MT. Yoakum, accompanied by Mr Thayer, will leave at o'clock for New York on a special train operated by the Seaboard Air Line railroad He will be accompanied by several officers O. that line.
 President Winchel of the Frisco, ae- companed by several of his official staff will leave at o'clock for Memphis on a special operated by the Frisco system
 MT. Yoakum has not been in Birming- ham for several years and when his trip fere became generally known 1t was hoped that the noted railroad organizer would remain here several hours and look over the district. However, officials of his company gave it out last night that ii's Aiob hSNo bP all dilOlltu lllll6 Oll the Frisco properties in Texas and else where and was overdue in New York and for this reason he could not stop here for any length of time.
 Mir. Yoakum is one of the most widely known railroad men in America at this time. He ranks along with James J. Hill w c. Brown, Edwin Hawey and that class of men who are building great empires of rail. His interests in Bir- ningham, through the Frisco system arc very extensive
 the Frisco, has been in Birmingham only once before since becoming president. He was here several months ago for short visit. His trip from Birmingham today is for the purpose of looking over his line between this city and Memphis While nothing definite Is known, it Is understood the Illinois Central has de- livered a request to the Frisco for bet ter tracks between this city and Jas per. MT. Winchell will, perhaps, look into conditions and decide on some relay ing Improvements.
 The presidents special today will have aboard, in addition to MT. Winchell, Gen eral Superintendent Hutchinson, General Agent A. D. Lightner, Superintendent J H. Jackson. Assistant Superintendent ] F. Liston. Trainmaster Lee and several other officers, who have gathered here to accompany the president over the southeastern division. The train will also be accompanied by some coal operators here who supply the fuel for the Frisco annually.
 In connection with the visit of Mr. Yoakum, he denied emphatically in New | Orleans last night that his company in- | tended to purchase the New Orleans and Great Northern railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
ANNOUNCE HOURS
 FOR NEW SERVICE
FAST TRAINS ON l.. X N. WILL BE OPERATED AT COMPARATIVELY CONVENIENT HOURS FOR BIR- MINGHAM TRAVELLERS

The Louisville and Nashville announced trains, No. ' and No. 8, operating be- tween New York and Chicago and Jack sonville, would pass here at a compari- lively convenient hour
 The south bound train which will prob ably be patronized by large following of commercial men will arrive here at $50 a. m., and depart at 405 a. m. This train is scheduled to reach Montgomery at Ia. m. The train going north, No. S.. will arrive here at 11:55 p. m., and will depart at 12:05 a. m The southbound train, it is .unofficially stated, will con- meet at Montgomery with the Atlantic Coast line trains for Florida and will possibly connect with the Atlanta and West Point trains which goes to Atlanta. The fast train reaching Montgomery at [ o'clock will, it is stated, carry a sleeper or several sleepers of Florida bound trav- tlers for the winter resorts of that state.
 It is believed in railroad circles that the Louisville and Nashville will make an effort to secure portion of the heavy traffic which goes from Chicago, St. Louis, New York and other large cities to Florida every winter. In addition to this travel connections at Montgomery will be made for other important points. It is stated that the present schedules of the Atlantic Coast line will be rear ranged in order to permit the connec- tons at that place with the new Louis vile and Nashville service.
 Since the new service was announced on the Louisville and Nashville to be in- augurated December 4. many inquiries have been received as to whether the ser vice would be maintained after the win ter travellers abandoned Florida. 1t was stated yesterday that the service would be continued through the summer By the new arrangement the company will be enabled to materially tighten the burdens on the fast trains now operated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
STEWART TALKS ON
 ANCIENT TEMPLES
WELL KNOWN MASONIC SCHOLAR APPEARED AT TEMPLE LAST NIGHT AND WILL BE HEARD HERE AGAIN TONIGHT

Dr. F. M Stewart of Cincinnati, one of the best known Masons in the south, held an audience of 400 Masons almost spell bound at the Masonic temple last night while delivering his widely known Iec- ture upon Ancient Symbolic Temples. . pr. Stewards lecture dealt with the his tory of Masonic symbols and he illus trated with slides the various interpre- tations of symbols of Masonry taken from ancient temples
 The lecture was enjoyed by every Mason who attended, and many of them pro- nounced it one of the most learned and exhaustive that has been delivered before Masonic bodies in Birmingham.
 Indeed it made such an impression that King Solomon lodge, under whose aus pices the lectures are given. induced pr. Stewart to remain over a day and de- liver his other lecture on Ancient Tenn pies of India" He will accordingly be heard at the. Masonic temple again to- night, and all master Masons are cor dialy invited to be present.
 pr. Stewart is a widely known pbvsi- elan of Cincinnati. who said he had been interested in ancient work for 10 wears before he came into Masonry. After talk ing his degrees he says that the com parisons seemed so interesting to Masons that he pursued the inquiry further than originally intended.
 "I do not charge any of the Ma sonic lodges for my lecture.'. said he last night. q went into the work before be- coming Mason, and found it so very interesting that I have continued it. I ..im- ply give to my brethren the benefits that I have secured through the study. They all seem to enjoy it and thereby f am well repaid.
 ''I am glad to be here as Birmingham is a great city. l was carried over the district by MT. Binn today and I mar yelled at what has been done here even in six months. I have no doubt but that Birmingham is destined to be one of the greatest cities in the entire country
 pr. Stewart will remain here until to- morrow night. The Masons of the city are showing him special attention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
0RATORIO SOCIETY
 ELECTS PRESIDENT
OLIVER CHALIFOUX SUCCEEDS FRED G. MOoRE-LARGE TURN OUT AT REGULAR REHEARSAL LAST NIGHT FOR ELIJAH

At a meeting of the Birmingham Ora torio society. held at Cable hall last night, Oliver Chalifoux was elected pres ident vice Fred c. Moore resigned. MT. Moore rendered his resignation at pre- vious meeting, but the society declined to accept it. He states that business engagements were the cause of his giv- ing up the presidency.
 Last night was the regular rehearsal night and Prof. Fred L Grambs, the director says he had splendid turnout and that good progress was made in Mendelssohn's Elijah; which is being learned for the next music festival.
 MT C1alifoux's election to the position of president was heartily received by the chorus, and the new executive head being in attendance, addressed the sing CTS in words of encouragement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
A GENEROUS OFFER

If you know beyond doubt that "Digestit''-the new relief for stom. achs-would relieve indigestion and cure dyspepsia, you would not hesi- tate to buy a soc package today.
 Just to prove to you the unusual merit of this new remedy, we will send you full size soc package on receipt of 10c to pay mailing cost or if your druggist has "Digestit" in stock we will send you an order on him for full size soc package free. Get package and take two or three tablets after meals-repeat the dose in half an hour in obstinate cases. Then you will know it's merits
 Address w. L. BROWN CO.,,
 Jackson, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
QUIET AT COURTHOUSE
Large Number of Birmingham Attor-
 ncys Attending Supreme Court

Things are exceedingly dull this week st the courthouse. The dockets in both divisions of the criminal court were swept clean yesterday. all divisions of the city court have been suspended for the week, and light non-jury dockets are being dis posed of in the two divisions of the cir- cult court. f.r
 neys are in Montgomery this week look ing after their clients interests in su- preme court appealed cases. this being Jefferson county's call in the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
BARBER ASSAILANTS
 TO BE TRIED MONDAY

The trial of five men charged with complicity in the attack on Arlie Bar Der in his store some time ago will be held next Monday, December 5, before Judge $ l.. Weaver in the criminal court The men are Richard Wray Walter Bennett, W. L. Fulton, c. w smith and Dick Long, each charged with carrying concealed weapons and assault and battery.
 of great interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
Aust,p Rcnorts on Conditions

c. w. Austin. special agent for com mittee of citizens of which G. H. Estes is chairman, yesterday submitted report to Mr Estes on certain conditions he claims to have found in Birmingham Among other things he says gambling houses are flourishing in Birmingham and that blind tigers have given way to full- fiedged open saloons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
Suits Filed Yesterday

Alleging failure to deliver a message Mrs. Jewel Carter yesterday filed suit for $2o00 damages in the city court against the Western Union Telegraph company.
 Jeff Grayson filed suit for 5000 against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, alleging injuries while a passenger on a street car.
 Alleging injuries while employed al Banner mines, Claud Smith filed suit fol si0,ooo damages in the circuit court against the Pratt Consolidated Coal com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
Mrs. J. C. Goodwin

Mrs. J. c. Goodwin, aged c5 years, died yesterday morning at o'clock at her late residence, S329 Sloss avenue. East Lake. The remians will be sent for burial to- Greensboro this morning at b:30 o'clock by the S F. Woodin Un- dertaking company. The deceased is survived by two sons and other rela- tives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. J. B. Neal

Mrs. J. B. Neal widow. aged S4 years. died yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at a local inflrmary. The remains will be sent for interment to Leeds this afternoon at 3:35 o'clock by the Green Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 Willie J. Pinegar of Quinton to Miss Oracle Glaze.
 w. V. Collier of Birmingham to Miss Evelyn Oates.
 WilliamsA. Dammon of Birmingham tc Mrs. Maud C. Endicott.
 w. F. Byiand of Shreveport to Miss Gladys Cecil Doyle.
 Gus P. Johnson of Seattle to Miss Lil- liam Petty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
Negro Acquitted of Murder Charge

Bartow Wilson. a negro on trial charged with the murder of his wife, was ac- quilted yesterday by jury in the first division of the criminal court, Judge Frank Cahalan presiding. The jury was out Jess than half an hour. Wilson's case concluded the docket in the crimina, court this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
Knights of Pythias Meet Tonight

The regular weekly convention of Phoenix lodge No. 20, Knight of Pyth- ias. will be held tonight in Maccsbee's s temple, Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street. Work in the rank of page. All Knights invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
Led By Dr. Ei H. ShOIi

The prayer meeting services this even ing at the Central Presbyterian church will be led by Dr. E. H. Sholl, and every member is earnestly urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
RcyiyaI ut Ruhamn

Much interest is manifested in the re- Nlyal services now conducted at Ruhama church. East Lake. by the Rev. J. E. Barnard. The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
SHAW, The Undertaken, Phones 9.

GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones ioos. LICE LoY. Undertaken. Phonss 7sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-30
THE WEATHER

Washington November 29.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Fair and some what colder Wednesday and Thursday; moderate northwest winds
 Local office United States weather bu- reau, Birmingham. Report for the 24 hours ending 1 D. m.. November g. 1910:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-07-13
BERLIN GAVE \ GREAT
RECEPTION TO PASMORES

Few American artists can boast Of
such a reception as that accorded
the Pasmore trio upon their recent
visit to Berlin. These gifted artists
played thirty-four concerts in the
German capital. an achievement never
before accomplished by any group of
American musicians. One of the
greatest of their triumphs was the last
recital given at the memorial church
of Kaiser Wilhelm the First, which
was attended by the Royal family. II
was at this recital that the German
emperor delegated one of his ministers
| TO formally thank Mary Pasmore for
the pleasure derived from her violin
solos. The German critics have been
as high in their praise as the Ameri-
can press. The Pasmores plan to tour
Germany, Austria and Russia next
! season. In the Austrian capital they
will be the guest of the noted virtu-
oso and court pianist Xavir Schar-
wenka, with whom Suzanne Pasmore
studied some years ago.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-07-13
Russia and Japan Frame up
New Treaty Which May
Cause Trouble.
OTHER POWERS WILL
OPPOSE AGREEMENT
Diplomats Agree That New Treaty
Made Public Today Has Effect of
shutting "Opcn Door" i'm Man
Enthusiastically Nullifies Pre-
ceding Clause Which Says Present
Situation Shall Continue.

London, July 15.-That Japan
and Russia, through their new treaty
made public today have slammed
shut the "open door" in Manchuria
is the tacit admission of diplomats
here 1t is the general belief that the
United States and England and also
other powers will oppose the new
agreement. The third clause of the
treaty is expected to prove atrouble
maker 1t says in event that any
thing arises of a nature to menace
the status quo, the two countries shall
communicate to each an understand
ing as to the measure judged neces-
sary to maintain the status quo. The
second clause is a promise to main
tain the situation as it is now, but the
third clause is regarded as a cancel
er of the second. Should America,
England and other countries become
formidable in Mancnuria, Russia or
Japan could deem them menaces to
the status quo and could take action.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-07-13
KILLS AN INDIAN WHO
TRIED TO TAKE HORSES

North Yakima, Wash.-Claiming
that an Indian, with whom he lodged
for the night, broke the bonds of
hospitality by attempting to make
away with his horses, and by threat
ening him with a knife, John Frank
lin Krotser shot and killed an Indian.
whose name is unknown near Satus
Creek, Sunday.
Krotser then went To Toppenish,
told his story, and gave himself up
To the sheriff. Sheriff Lancaster
brought him to North Yakima Mon
day afternoon.
Krotser said that he had been on
Crab Creek, and was going into Ore
gon. He had horses and baggage, and
had put up for the night with the In
liam, to whom he paid 81, the price
asked for the entertainment. Finding
the Indian trying to unhobble the
horses. he ordered him to stop Put
ing his hand under his pillow for his
gun, he found it gone. He had an
other in n trunk, and. making for the
Indian told him to let the horses
alone.
The Indian charged on him with a
knife, he says. and he shot him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-07-13
Great Balloon Falls From
Height Of 5000 Feet When
Gas Bag ExpIodes.
OSCAR ERSLOEH AND
FOUR OTHERS KILLED
Another Tragedy Written in History
Of Aviation-Germany Scene of
Latest Observation-Disclosures Ersloeh
Falls Great Distance, Carrying Five
Occupants 10 Death-Bodies Hor-
ribly Mangled-Airship Had Been
Carefully Tested.

Cologne, July 13.-Carrying five
men to death, the drigible balloon
Ersloeh fell 5000 feet today near Pas
cheid, in west Germany The airship
was sixth as large af Zeppelin's di-
rigible and had made a number Of
successful flights. 1t assembled before
sunrise at Dusseldorf and the gas bag
exploded after it had been in the air
45 minutes. 1t is believed the sun
expanded the gas. Some aeronauts
believe the gasoline motors burst and
ignited the gas.
The car turned over before those
inside could leap. The engines bur-
led themselves deep in the ground
while the men We're half buried by the
fearful impact. The accident was
Witnessed at Pacheid. Soldiers in au-
tos We're dispatched with physicians.
and the aeronauts were dragged from
the debris Their bodies were man.
gled terribly, indicating they died in
stantly. The dirigible was registered
in the Rheims Aerial club and the
craft underwent severe tests and
passed the examinations successfully.
The occupants were Oscar Ersloeh,
two mechancans and two passengers.
Ersloeh was one of the best known
European balloonists
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-07-13
Manitoba Exposition g..

Winnipeg, Mann, July 1S.-Much
larger and better and covering a wild
er range of interests than ever be-
fore, the annual Manitoba Industrial
Exhibition was opened here today and
will continue ten days.
Thousands of visitors from the
states. including many prospective
homeseekers, are expected to swell
the attendance and later add to the
permanent population and wealth OF
the province. Manitoba and other
western provinces of Canada are
largely settled by former citizens OF
the United states who have renounc-
ed their country and became sub
jects Of King George, and the influx
from across the border is rapidly be-
coming a rush.
one of the interesting features of
the exhibition is an automobile show
and agricultural motor competition.