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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-29
WHERE THE MONEY GOES.

The navy department spend S1a0 000.- GOO annually. What becomes of this vast sum? Only about twenty mill lions go to building new ships. Only about four millions, according to Sem ator Hale. go to enlarging the dry docks and eQuipping the yards where shp repairs are made. It does not require 106 millions for coal ammuni- tion. nor even for the salaries and food of the men and officers.
 are almost useless. yards located on class vessels of which the navy is now composed can not reach them: The chief beneflciaries of these political navy yards are not the navy nor the American public. but the constituents of Senators Hale, Gallinger and Per- k.ns ct al.
 Pay Inspector Mudd not long since made a report in which he showed where at least part of the money goes. It occurred to the pay .nspec- tor to make some comparisons between the cost of articles manufactured at the different yards.
 A 16 it. dinsey cost $10417 at one yard and $196S4 at another. Awning stanchions were $1.50 at one yard and ss.50 at another. Rudders were $6 at one yard and $1o at another. A t'ller was s1 at one yard and B at another.
 Gec 'ge Kibbe Turner declared in McClure's magazine that of the $780, 100000 the navy Is costing the Nation $40,O0O GOO is wasted because of gigan- tic inC0mpetencY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-29
MONEY TO LOAN

CALL AT OyrR OFFTCE-ws viii ad. vanca you money on your own rote If you own property no matter how at. Bridgeport Realty O.. Room {, l0s-fi0. Warner Bldg. L13 se3 MONEY ADVANCED TO CONDUIT ORS, engineers. hremen. trainmens clerks, letter carriers. mail clerks. school teachers. bOoeeepere, cash iers. mechanics and others Strict- ly conhdential. Heffron Ca. RpqQu 301 Meigs Ridg. GIT sef
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-29

STORAGE OF FURNT1ERE-Nepa rate roorns.i securely locked. fsrni- ture and china packing. Fusnltnfo and Pianos removed. lai&e xAAA careful handling. Bridgeport Stof- age Warehouse Co. 1887 Main 0t. Cor. Congress St. Tel ee4-1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-29
CHAMP CLARK AS PRESIDENTIAL
 POSSIBILITY,

If as Speaker of the Houge of Rep. resentatives Champ Clark of Missouri gives the riHht of way to progressive legislation which has been strengled to death by the Republicans, he will, in the opinion of many politicians. have made a Presidential possibility ou. oe himself. It is being talked over in Clark's chances will not be 60 bad If he makes good as Speaker. It is ar gued for the nex. Speaker that he is unsophisticated so far as having any deals with the special interests Is con- cerned It is said he would be an excellent compromise candidate. as he has the friendship and confidence or both the so-called radical and conser. vative wings of Democracy Clark is a man of commanding personali y. and physically he is we'll preserved and striking In appearance. He is ono of the plainest men. and one of the frankest. in American politics.
 THINGS THE PEOPLE PAY FOR.
 Sofa pillows. peroxide of hydrogen, hoarhound drops. lemons and sugar and Jamaica ginger-these are few of the little perauisites purchased by the Senate at ,he expense of the peo- pie during the past year. The pur-- chases are recorded In the report of Senate Secretary Bennett. Sand wiched in the report between ex ract of rose and promo seltzer Is two quarts of castor oil Taking Sena- tors home after night sessions result cd in a taxicab bill that would make a Broadway g ar envious. There Is a record of Vice President Sherman's automobile troubles. Every punc.ure is recorded with it's cost as are many other. things of like nature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-29
FURNITURE

FURNITURE. BEDDING. STOVES. hcusefurnishings. cash or on easy terms. Your credit is good Ask for offices and terms. The Sterling Fur. niture O.. 1887 Main St. Tel 9G4-3.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-29
HERE'S 4 STlCKLER
 FOR SEC, OF WAR
If Uncle Sam Isn't Prepared
 for War Where Has the ! Hundreds of Millions
 Gone to.

By Clyde H. Tavenner,, Special Wash
 ington Cores. of The Farmer
 Washington, Dec. 2S-If the army and navy are wholly unprepared for war. what have the heads of these de- partments been doing with the more than two hundred million dollars fur nished them each year by Congress for the express purpose of keeping this nation in a state of military prepar- edness?
 This is a question for Secretary of War Dickinson particularly, to answer, inasmuch as he admits not only that the United States is unprepared for in a condition to "repel invasion if attempted on our coast by any first class power"
 The amount spent on the army since 1897 is $1,044,101,1SS. This is more than twice as much more than has been spent in the same period for free rural delivery, rivers and harbors and public buildings and grounds combin- ed.
 Despite this awful military cost, Cha Hull of the House Commit tee on Mil tary Affairs states in lanQuid tone of voice that If war should come. our supply of ammuni- tion for the field artillery would be exhausted in one engagement"
 The navy. under Republican admin istration, has cost the people even more than the army. Congress has ap- propriated SLIPS, ,21O,139 for the navy since 1897.
 If the army and navy are in a state of unpreparedness. 1t is not due to a lack of money voted by Congress-. put to military m arrangement and stu- pendous extravaganza and wasteful- ct is iS long ago reached by army and navy officers who are fully cognizant of the unbusinesslike methods used In both the army and navy. These officials, however, dare not tell what they know. If they were to do so. they would be liable to court martial,
 The men who are directing the ex- penditure of the millions of dollars naturally do not wish to have the true state of army and navy condit ons made public. Their excuse for secrecy is that publicity would enlighten for eigners as to our unfortified condition. It is literally true, however, that this country has no army or naval secrets; except from the people of the United States. Army and Navy journals have so stated time and again.
 Foreign navy journals are DO nting to the practice of our government in placing lawyers and bankers at the head Of our army and navy, as be- ing somethink akin to a joke. One journal calls attention to the fact that four of the last five naval secretaries were lawyers, and that not one or them remained in office long enough to get well acquainted with the heads of the department. Secretary of the Navy Meyer, a former banker. was put in charge of our billion. dollar navy after having been graduated from the po- office department. He knew nothing whatever about naval mat ters when given the political berth of naval secretary. MT. Dickinson was railroad attorney when placed at the head of the army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-29

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-29

SHOW CASES - Cigar oooh,nats..r Ice fittings. Cabinet work of ail and silent salesman, store and of- Einds designed and made. Ho6nyaA snow Case Co. 256 Water St.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
TRAINS DELAYED
 BY HEAVY RAINS

Railroad traffic in the Birmingham dis trict was seriously hampered by the heavy rains yesterday. Last night slow orders over several lines were issued for the protection of trains and danger warn ings sent out to obviate any possible accidents.
 All the companies reported the rains general and very heavy over the coun- try
 The most seriously affected seemed to be the Frisco, Illinois Central and the Seaboard. The Illinois Central trains were held back by washout north of Haley vile, which delayed the Seminole limited about four hours in reaching Birming- ham.
 The Frisco limited, due here at 4 o'clock, was about two hours late. The Seaboard trains were from two to three hours late last night. It was reported here that a washout had occurred at a. point east of Cedartown. No verifica- tion was obtanable here last night. The train due here at o'clock was about two hours late, while the later one, at 10 o'clock, was until midnight getting to Birmingham. Conditions on the Louisville and Nashville were not very seriously interrupted, but precautions were never theless taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
ROCKETT TO BE BLAKE's CHIEF DEPUTY-J. N. MERRILL WILL PROBABLY BE WALDROP's CHIEF DEPUTY-oTHER CHANGES

It was learned at the courthouse yesterday that Will R. Rockett, pres ent chief clerk of the probate court. has been appointed to the position of chief deputy clerk in the city court. The appointment Is made by Sam H.. Blake, chosen clerk of the city court at the last county primary.
 MT. Blake will go into office im- mediately following tse general cleo ton on November 6, when he will be elected as democratic nominee for the place. Deputy Clerk Rockett will as sume his new duties about month beforehand in order to familiarize him self with the work. He will succeed J. W. Hargrove as chief deputy.
 It Is reported that William Waldrop, nominated for the position of clerk of the circuit court, now held by Sheriff Walter K McAdory, will appoint James N. Merrill as his chief deputy, succeed ing Walter K Howard, who now holds the job. MT. Merrill Is now with Judge S. E. Greene in the probate court.
 Probate Judge-elect J. P. Stiles, it has become known, will appoint for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
INVITATION TO
 STATE VETERANS

At a meeting held yesterday of the cit izens' committee appointed by Judge w. E. Fort to consider arrangements for the Confederate veterans state reunion, 1t was decided that an official invitation should be extended the state division by J. B. Babb, secretary of the Cham Der of Commerce. and that the Business Mems league, the Board of Trade and the city of Birmingham officially should be requested to forward invitations on behalf of the citizens of Birmingham.
 The committee also decided on the ap- pointment of sub-committees, which will care for the details of preparation for the entertainment of the veterans. The following were appointed chairmen of the various committees:
 Finance, Judge W. B. Fort; reception. Charles Merritt; decorations and badges, Hill Ferguson; parade. Gen. J. w. Bush: sponsors and ball, R. D. Johnston, Jr.
 The committee will hold another meet ing Saturday, when General Harrison's response to the invitation forwarded will be reported and other matters attended to.
 The committee has recommended No- vember and as the date for the re- union, but this matter will be left to the discretion of General Harrison, who is in command of the state division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
CHANGES TO BE MADE
 IN THE COUNTY OFFICES

his chief clerk woolsey Morrow J. Robert Montgomery, 1t Is stated will be appointed to the position in the probate office now held by William Waldrop, clerk-elect of the circuit court Both MI. Morrow and MT. Mont gomery were in the employ of Judge Stiles during his last term as probate judge, preceding Judge Greene's cleo tion. Judge Stiles will retain in the probate court Maj. N. A. Graham and ID. L. Drake, both of whom are now with Judge Greene.
 Tn e question of who is to be appoint ed chief deputy by Sheriff McAdory, who assumes hls office about the mid- dle of January, Is matter Of live comment It is generally believed that Walter L. Metcalfe will receive the ap- pointment, D. F. Sugg, the Ensley re- corder, to handle the Ensley territory, but nothing definite can as yet be learned. It Is rumored that tempor- ary appointment will be made by the sheriff. the appointee to serve as chief deputy for about year, when another who is now considered a possibility will be chosen.
 There will be fewer faces about the courthouse after January, although the numerous changes will mean the trans ferring of many of the chief attaches of one court to another. Most of the stenographers and minor employees will be retained in all offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
BENNERS WILL BE
 MADE CHAIRMAN
Understood That New Money Is to Y Placed In the Stockholm Pipe
 Company

It is probable that quantity ofnew money will be placed in the Stocnolm Pipe company of North Birminghan to- day, and that T. H. Benners WI be elected chairman of the board witt oper- ating authority. This programme was mapped out a few days ago, aA 1t is understood that action will be tken to- day.
 The company was to have ben re-or- ganized some time ago after pefecting a consolidation with the Howe company of Louisville. However, this arrangement has been temporarily abandond and the new plan formulated.
 The new interests in the c4cern have faith In this district and inthe ability of the company to manufactre products that will fully recompense the opera tions.
 It was stated last night tht the old or preesnt organization will iot be dis turbed, but will remain asnow.
 Mir Benners, who is q experienced iron man, will simply assis in the opera tions In ap. effort to secur the most sat isfactory wits for all sncerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
Er.,.n will Testify Today

The testimony of F. F. Ensley in the case against l.. A. May & Co.,. for $l ,O00, 900 will be taken today by Spe- cial Master Collins. The case involves the alleged use of funds of MT. Enslen by the company which assigned in New
 York in 1900. He seeks to recover $1,- 000, ,o0o and interest. w. H. Baker, an attorney for w. B. Summerville, a CO., defendant in the case, is here and will conduct the cross s-examination of MT. Ensien for MT. Summerville. The plain tiff will be represented by John w. Tomlinson and Campbell & Johnston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
INVITATIONS FOR
 SUNDAY MEETING

The Birmingham Sunday School asso- citation has sent out invitations to it's members for Sunday afternoon at o'clock and Sunday evening at 7:30, through Prof. l.. P. Giddens, Sunday school superintendent of the First Meth odist church, where the meeting Is to be held.
 During the afternoon session the Rev. Frank Marston of Westminster Presby- terian church, will deliver an address on ''The Big Boy Problem which bids fair to be one of the most able and interest," ing numbers of the programme.
 During the evening exercises the pres ident of the association, D. H. Marbury. will speak to the delegates on "Birming- ham for Jesus Christi
 Among the other speakers will be J. E. Ramsey, from the First Methodist church, and Miss Kennedy, who Is sec- retary of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
LETTERS TO TEE EDITOR
Thinks Automobilsa Nuisance

To the Editor of Thl Age Herald:
 would ask a littl space in your valuable paper to jot our friend at CaIera, MT. Morgan, Il denouncing the automobile as being nuisance in our country. It creates constant dread in the minds of thu people who are obliged to travel tn public highways of the country anl 1t Is absolutely dangerous to meet ihem on the road.
 met one a fewldays ago and the driver of the thinglcted fair, I reckon, for he stopped ulil I could get my horse loose from he buggy and lead him by the mactne, but I am slow to catch on to tn idea that my rights on the public pad were not equal with his. The lea that he could say to me. Take our horse out till I pass you" Sine that time have met another one or the streets of Albert vile. who sawthat my horse was un- manageable ad paid no attention to it, or to the cddition that was placed in and had ifnot been for the timely aid of a mn who happened to be standing nef. my horse would have run away ald torn up my buggy and perhaps kiJd me. A nuisance; yes, curse to tH country as we'll as to great mar who own them. Yours truly. s. M. PEARSON.
 Albertvle, October 5, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
BRAvED SEA OF MUD
 10 SEE THE CIRCUS Automobiles Get "Stuck" and Add to Fun BIG CROWDS ON HAND RingIings Have Several New Features. The Performers Go Through Acts
 Just As Though Weather
 Were Ideal
BIG CROWDS ON HAND

Yesterday was circus day in Birming- panting patrons at Smiths park. All though Jupiter Pluvius, who has been often execrated for interrupting baseball games and scattering picnic parties, was decidedly busy yesterday, both afternoon and night, large crowds of people took in the circus" The afternoon attendance was quite large and the tent was well filed last night, although the circus lot had become a sea of mud, in which shoes and hosiery suffered beyond de- scription.
 Those members of the fair sex who ven- tured out last night proved themselves devoted to the circus, for there was noth- Ing left for them to do but to wade in and wade out. A few automobiles trance of the circus, T but they had a hard passage, and several got stuck in the mud to such extent that it ap- peared as If the elephants. called pachy- derms by ye press agent, might be called on to lend their assistance in pulling venturesome automobilists out of the mire.
 The circus this year is characterized by number of novelties, particularly in the equestrian acts and in the trained an- imal deparament One of the prettiest features was presented by pigeons, which were released from baskets and flew with red, white and blue. streamers across one of the rings, forming a patriotic dis play, both beautiful and novel While this was taking place a handsome horse and a greyhound were doing a double turn in the ring.
 The elephants, much as they have shown their versatility in the past, had several new tricks to offer this time, and they went through their performance with the intelligence which characterizes these huge brutes.
 feature of the circus that is worthy of special mention this year Is a com pany of modern giants. whose feats ap- pear almost incredible and are of such a nature that they could not possibly be faked For instance, the strongest of the LrOup supports l0 Hlen, III duulllOn to SeN- eral huge weights, while two of the strong men hold up bridge with their feet and legs while an automobile filled with men passes over them.
 The equestrian acts. always pretty and graceful, were up to the excellent stand ard maintained by the Ringlings, while the acrobats, wire-walkers, aeralists, tumblers and numerous vaudeville artists presented interesting specialtes.
 Although the rain interfered seriously last night with the comfort of circus patrons, and was a great handicap to the performers. the performance was carried out as if the weather conditions had been perfect.
 The parade yesterday morning drew great many spectators to the route tray ersed and the dulcet tones of the caliope thrilled many a small boys heart.
 Late last night the circus packed itself up and stole away through the murk to the railroad yards, where it was en- trained. It carried away all the 57 va rieties of mud on wagons, horses and men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
Marriage Licenses Issued

MarriasI licenses have been issued as follows fom the office of the probate court:
 EdwarI Barron of Birmingham to Mrs. Alice M Edwards.
 Grady E. Roirdan of Birmingham to Miss F9se Rockett
 Haroa c. Bare of Birmingham to Miss Susie fthel Buchanan.
 Willtm F. Franke of Birmingham to Miss 1elma Wilson.
 Washington Steadman of Carbon Hill to Mis Dorie odom.
 Chales M. Harding of Morris to Miss Georda Anderson.
 Milpn Lawless of Birmingham to Miss Ovie Duke.
 Columbus Shirley of Gordo to Mrs. Ada qopeland.
 Lonh N. Mimms of Montgomery to Miss Marian S. Heidt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
BACTERI0L0GIST
 HAS BUSY MONTH

Meat and Milk Inspector E. M. Dun can yesterday made his report to the city health officer of the work done py ms department during the past month. The renort shows that 4222 animals and oo1DS ,,ounds of meats were inspected py the aarartment. and 5S9 pounds of meat con- donned There were 4S dairies inspected during the month, and but four oairies scored the required number or points, Four arrests were made for violations of the dairy regulations, and total or sss fines imposed in the police court.
 Tbere were 7sO examinations made Tor tho detection of various diseases. There vere as2 examinations made among the sonoo, children for diphtheria and 7s pos tive results found. Of the 7S' 40 were from cultures taken from school chiioien in the white schools
 There was a large increase Tn the huin- her of examinations made for diphtheria, inc increase being due to the "ork oi r,or,ng examinations of cultures taken from all suspicious throats among the nun,ls attending the city schools, ana as all cultures ana sWaps "ei
 labratory and supplied for this purpose much additional work wDs entaiied Tn the preparation of this material.
 The labratory has on hand suppiy ot satisfactory bottles, which will be sup piled to patrons of the labratory on ap- nl,cation. free of charge, for the cohec- ton of sputum, to be examined TOT tupei- .,,,osis and also for specimens to be axam,ned for intestinal parasites and or na,,,s,ns These bottles must be used by the patrons of the labratory' as 'nis win insure the specimens being suomi'teu III proper form and will decrease the dan- gers from infection to the bacterioioeis's in handling all specimens of an infectious and dangerous nature. and will so in- sure more accurate results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
WEATHER POSTPONES
 TEMPLE CELEBRATION

The celebration of the fifth anni- versary of Birmingham Temple lodse' A F. and A. M, which was to nave been held last night, was postponed un- til Thursday, october 20. It was found that the weather last night was such that the large attendance which had been hoped for could not be secured and the postponement was accordingly decided upon.
 An elaborate programme had been nrepared for the members of the lodge ana their friends and this programme will be given in full at the. meeting october 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
sevier in Meridian Yesterday

l.. Sevier, general agent for the Ala bama Great Southern railroad, was in Meridian yesterday looking into con- ditions at that point. It was stated here by the company that the strike was fast breaking and that all traffic conditions were about normal Rusi- ness Is said to be moving very sat- isfactorily and the company believes the entire situation will be history within very short time Several clerks, 1t Is stated have applied for positions and the applications listed are being steadily called upon to fill the places of those men who left their posts several days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07

The Bee Wizard" who will entertain the fair folks with his daring manipuia- ton of bees Is an interesting character. He is an apiculturist from Lincoln, Neb., Frank G. O'Dell.
 He owns thousands of hives, and car ries with him a hundred thousand bees, which he uses in hls exhibitions. MT. O'Den's confident air in handling the bees inspires confidence in the crowd, and if is very often that his invitation to enter the cage with him is accepted.
 Yesterday he opened his hive on the rear porch of the association office to show the queen bee to Secretary Joseph B. Babb of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
Passenger Agents En. Rout.

En route to the convention of Amer ican passenger agents. several passen- ger men passed through Birmingham yesterday. A. P. Matthews of the Frisco In Atlanta. and J. G. McGregor were among those who left yesterday. Hugh Latimer and a large number of agents will leave over the Alabama Great Southern tomorrow night Mir. I.atimer is district deputy for the or ganization and will take an important part in it's deliberations. The agents who will leave tomorrow will occupy a special sleeper on the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-07
DRIVER FOR CIRCUS
 HURT IN COLLISION

Frank Cochran, driver in the employ of Ringing Bros., was severely bruised by being thrown from his wagon, which was struck by car on Eighth avenue, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets. at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 It appears that the rear end of Green S wagon was struck by the car as he was coming up Eighth avenue. and he was thrown underneath the wheels of his vehicle. The injured man sustained pain full bruises upon the arm and leg, though at late hour last night he was reported as resting well at St. Vincent's hos pital