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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
PETITION IS READY
FOR THE S|GNERS
Citizens Seek to Stop Sale of
Army Guns
WILL GO TO DICKINSON
Petition Is Now at Police Headquar-
ters and VIII BE Taken to once
of the Sheriff and United
states Marshal
WILL GO TO DICKINSON

The petition to be sent to Secretary
of War Dickinson asking him to stop
the sale of the old army guns In
Birmingham and Jefferson county is
now at the police station. In the course
of the recent interviews published In
The Age Herald 1t was learned that a
petition properly gotten up and signed
by the citizens and law-enforcing Of
fcers of the district would stop the
sale of the harmful weapons when II
was presented to the war department
Today the petition will be at the
police headquarters in the city hall
building and in care of Chief of De-
tectiyes Jack Mcdonald. The police
men of the city and anyone desiring
| to GO to the police headquarters will
sign 1t today and until tomorrow al
noon.
| At that time it will be taken to
the sheriffs office in the county court
house and will be left there for Sig
natures of the citizens who desire tt
sign it until Monday evening.
Tuesday morning 1t will be taker
to the Chamber of Commerce and wi,
be left at the secretary's office unit!
Wednesday evening. $The business mer
and leading politicians Will sign II
here and Thursday morning 1t will bf
at the office of the United States mar
shall in the federal building.
It will remain at the United States
marshars office until next Friday noon
when 1t will be mailed with the sig
natures to the war department a
Washington.
The petition reads as follows:
Birmingham, Ala, June is, 1910.
1.-The Hon. J. M. Dickinson, Secretary
| of the Department of War, Wash.
| ington, d. c.:
1--WE, the undersigned law-abidins
and voting citizens of Birmingham
Jefferson county, state of Alabama, be-
lieve that the promiscuous sale of the
United States army guns. of which thu
larger part are of the Springfield ane
Swiss manufacture, is detrimental te
the peace and good order of this com.
munity; and
| I'VE have seen clearly demonstrates
| in this district the lawlessnoss and
the serious accidents and the promo
ton of crime that have resulted from
these high power weapons being dis
tributed at a cost price SO small tha
the irresponsible und criminal classes
can easily obtain them; and
1--WE have been Informed that By
means of sending a petition from thu
Heading citizens of the community t.
49, war dapartment of these JJnitaf
States that the sale of these guns cal
be stopped; therefore.
I'VE, the undersigned, hereby re-
quest that any action necessary TO stoI
the sale of these guns In this distric
be taken at the earliest possible mo
|
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
Bessemer Defeats North Birmingham

The Bessemer team won a sharp,
snappy contest this afternoon from
North Birmingham on the local dia-
| mond by the score of to o. Reid
pitched for Bessemer and struck out
Is men, only allowing two hits. Smith
allowed IL hits and struck out six men,
The Bessemer team played errorless
| ball and hit like flends. The North
| Birmingham organization is a formld-
able opponent and the boys are elated
over winning as they think that it in
dicates the team is back to It's old form:
The feature of the game was a catch
by Ragsdale in deep left field. He took
line drive of the bat of Nations that
looked good for two bases and brought the
good, a number of ladies coming out to
see the game. Crittenden umpired to the
satisfaction of both teams
| Bessemer has been greatly strengthened
by getting Reid, the old Woodward twirl.
er, and 1t is probable that he will win the
majority of his games. Reid has been
| In poor shape during the first part Of the
season, but his return to form is well
coined by the entire team. With Tucker
and Reid in the box an opposing nine
will have to go some to beat it,
McEniry, the crack second baseman, has
announced his intention of not playing
this season. which Is a slight loss. The
| team already has a good second baseman
In Hutchins. formerly of Woodward. In
addition to being classy fielder he hits
| and runs well. The team plays Ems
ley in Bessemer on Saturday, and they
expect to annex the game.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
MAY Move Police once

The sanitary committee of the council
will probably take up the matter OF re-
moving the office f'fthe chief of police
downstairs at the next meeting of the
council. The warden's office Will remain
where 1t is at present ana the detec-
tiyes and chief may move downstairs.
There is much need of a separate Of
flee as the present quarters are very
crowded The matter is being looked into
by Alderman Stein, and 1t is possible that
he will make a recommendation to the
council at tt~ next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
DoIomite Masons Elect Omccrs

The annual election of officers was
held at the Dolomite lodge A. F. and
A. M. tonight, and the following were
elected: B. d. Purser, worshipfu master:
L. A. Reeves. senior warden; e. L. Boyd
Junior warden: A. ]. Smith. treasurer: c.
L. Dabbs. secretary: w. I. wilkins. senior
deacon; A. W. Evens. Junior deacon; w.
q. Rush, tyler: w. III. Capped. chaplain:
w. d. Eastis and H. l.. Wesson.
stewards.
| The public installation of officers will
take place on the evening of July "a. and
will be made quite an event by the mem
| bers of the lodge. The ladies will be in
vited and after the installation refresh
ments will be served.
Candidates ON the Home stretch
| Every candidate in the race is very
busy man at present. with the expectation
| Of being buster next week. There is
nothing but politics heard in the city and
hardened campaigners state that this ia
the warmest race In their career. There
| is a constant buzz around the city hal
caused by the numerous candidates max
ing palm to the puzzled voters just where
| they stand. There are rumors and rumorl
floating In the air. There have been NJ
avowed combinations in the aldermanit
4 race az yet. only rumors
I interest y centerlng. on the race fo'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17

Port Arthur, Ont. June 16.-Damage to
standing timber that will reach millions
of dollars, dozens Of settlers rendered
homeless, their effects destroyed and their
fields scorched so there is little likelihood
of crops being raised this reason. Is the
result of forest fires surrounding Port
Arthur and winnipeg. Manitoba.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17

chief of police and all those involved are
lying awake at night trying to figure
out how to run faster. The mayors race
is also attracting much attention. al
though not so much as that for chief OF
police. At the close of the registration
books tonight 40 had qualified to vote In
the coming primary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
PERSONAL

General Superintendent Harris of the
Southern left last night for st. Louis. He
will be accompanied to Birmingham by
his family, where they will reside in the
future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
District Foreign missionary society

D1str1ct FOre1&n MISSIONARY society
The District Womens Foreign Mis-
sionary society was In session all o.
today at the First Methodist church,
and very enjoyable meeting was held
Delegates were present from all the
churches of the district. The meet
ing was presided over by Mrs. j. A.
Thompson. Mrs Frank W. Brandon
made the address of welcome, and Mrs.
g. A. Echols of Ensley responded.
Miss Mary Moore. president of the
Athens Female college, also made an
address on foreign missions. The sub
ject for today was "Corea," and there
was general discussion of the work
being done there.
Very interesting talks were made by
the Rev. +. w. Brandon, the Rev.
j. A. McClesky and w. H. Eisler of
Sunnyside. There were a number of
| out-of-town guests present as delegates
| from the different churches of the dis
| trict. A delightful lunch was served at
the church by the ladies. of the So
ciety. The meeting was pronounced
most enjoyable one by all who at
tended and the next session is look ed
forward to with pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17

DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors of the Birmingham Trust &
Savings Company at their regular monthly meeting held
TUESDAY, declared the usual seannual dividend of four
per cent payable July 1st
In addition out of the net earnings of the bank they
passed $4,000 to the Permanent Surplus Account
increasing the banks Surplus to total OF 100000.
At the meeting in December last an even SIX months
ago. the Surplus Fund similarly increased by $4,000
after paying the regular per cent sem-annua dividend
This simple statement OF figures is ample testimony
of the continued growth and prosperity OF an institution
whose name is synonymous IN this community with
soundness and conservatism.
But the accumulation of its large surplus means
more in the case of the old Trust Company than the
mere size of the figures might indicate for it has all been
earned and has been the slow growth OF over twenty
years of wise and prudent banking.
Questionable schemers with questionable schemes
get no attention at the Birmingham Trust * Savings
Company though legitimate propositions always receive
the attention deserved at the hands OF its officers Safety
and conservatism are the first and last considerations
always.
It is long time since the first modest amount
taken out of the earnings and surplus created For
many years the bank adhered to the rule OF per cent
dividends to its stockholders and the Strengthening OF the
Surplus for the benefit of the deposors went slowly
There was no haste and hurry about it. Only when the
surplus had reached to half the capital stock was the
dividend increased to per cent? and the Surplus is
100000 within 100000 of the capital socD. From
the policy OF going surely both the depositors and stock
holders have profited
The Birmingham Trust & Savings Company Justly
ranks as the leading financial institution existing under
the state laws of Alabama, and it was in better
condition enjoyed in greater measure the confidence
Of it's patrons and the public II is worth much to the
community to have such institution in its midst
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
w. c. Jordan Arrested

Several days ago Chief Wallace re-
cefved telegram from the chief of
police at Shawnee, OKLA, asking that
he locate and arrest w. C. Jordan on
charge of forgery. 1t Is alleged that
he emb ezzled and forged about $500
from bank at Shawnee After ex-
changing several kilograms with the
chief at Shawnee and falling to get any
further information Bessemer was
searched but failed to reveal Jordan.
Jordan was arrested in Birmingham to-
night by Officers Gray and Nations, and
will be held pending further informa-
ton from Oklahoma.
Jordan had been in Bessemer only
short time having come here to &C
cept position as local cashier for the
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic. 1t
is alleged that he appropriated a num-
Der of tickets from the road His per-
sonal effects were seized and it is
thought that they will cover the loss.
Jordan confessed to the embezzlement
in Oklahoma to the Birmingham Off
GERS.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-10
The Passion Play"

The Passion Play" as presented
here last Friday and Saturday nights
proved to be a series of views that are
usually called Scenes from the Life of
Christ" and are clever pictures posed
by paid actors in Partisan studios among
painted forests and papier-masa pict-
ures undreamed of during the life of
the lowly Nazerine.
The best view was the one called
Christ Walking on the Water" and
the motion the waters in this were fine.
The introduction of modern light
house on shores of the sncient Sea of
Galilee rather e daring lnovation, how
ever,
The exhibition was good, very good,
and merited the patronage it received,
but had about IS much to do with the
pious presentation of the passion of our
Saviour by the Bavarian peasantry as
had the prophecy of Bill Doak as
to who would be the next Congressman
from the Ninth
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-10
The J. G. Litz GhiIdrenS' Home.

Mrs. NJ. L. Floyd, matron of the
j. G. Litz Childrens' Home, of Bluefeld,
w. Va, wishes to thank Mrs. Lou Hig-
ginbotham and sons for a donation of
fifty dollars for the Home. While
much money has been raised for the
Home by Mr.. Litz, but this is the first
contribution to this worthy cause that
has been given to Mrs. Floyd direct and
she Is naturally proud of it and espec-
tally that the amount has been given by
a resident of Tazewell, as both she and
Mr. Litz are residents of this county
1t is hoped that this fact and the well
known generosity of our people in sus-
tanning worthy objects will lead others
of our citizens in making liberal contri-
buttons to Mrs Floyd while in our little
city.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-10
BaptiStS Meet.

The Baptist Association of Virginia
will meet in Roanoke tomorrow and con-
tinue in session over Sunday. It is ex-
yected there will be about 700 delegates
and 800 visitors in attendance. The
Baptists differ from other denomina-
tions in that they have no church gov
ernment, that is no central government
such ss most churches have. Their
district associations are a power, how
ever, in the State, and once a year they
get together and swap church and social
notes. While the district association
does not do anything binding on the
home churches, the mingling of the
people together brings them closer to-
gether and in one way and another puts
them in better trim to do the Masters
work.
In spite of this lack of a central gov
ernment, each little country or city
church being a government unto itself;
a pure democracyAthe Baptists are a
homogeneous heterogeny and cling
closer in their way than any denomina-
tion and do as much in the mission field
as churches that boast of their strong
central government.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-10
Million Red Cross Seals Ready For
Distribution,

Richmond. Vain anticipation of the
coming Red Cross Christmas seal cam
paign, million of the seals have been
received here by the State Anti-Tuber-
culosis Association and and will be sent
ont as raidly as possible during the next
few days.
While the date for the opening Of the
campaign is still several weeks of, pre-
parationa are practically complete and
indications are that the sale this winter
will be most successful. The State As
sociation, which derives its chief sup
port from the sale of these stamps, and
the various local leagues. which are
supported largely by them, expect a
great demand for the scales, with con-
sequent benfit to Tuberculosis work
Throughout the State.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-10
Cover Crops.

A letter recently issued from the
office of DR.. S. A Knapp, head of the
demonstration work of the United
States Department of Agriculture, con-
tains some interesting suggestions with
regard to winter cover crop. He sug-
gests the planting of cowpeas in the
corn at the time of tee last cultivation.
After the corn ia harvested in Septem-
Der the cowpeas should be pastured.
Eary in November the land nhould be
broken deep and planted to rye, about
one bushel being used to the acre. Rye
Is preferable to either oats or barley in
that it is harder and is better adapted
to poor soils. Where the soil is adapt
ed, the addition of q peck of vetch to
every bushel of rye used in seeding
will be found to have beneficial results
The planting of rye and vetco between
the rows of cotton in October har shown
some excellent results. Crimson clover
used similarly in corn fields is varia-
tion of the same general principle which
is worth considering.
Summing up the qesirability of win
ter cover crop, DR.. Knapg points out
that such crop largely prevents loss of
soil fertility by washing and evaporat-
ing and tends to keep down the seeding
of the land to foul weeds. 1t adds
greatly to the humus which is essential
to the fertility of any SOIL 1t utilizet
land which would otherwise stand idle
and furnishes pasture of very valuable
tApe. On these grounds more attention
to such crops is urged and the letter con-
cludes with the tnquestionsgly sound
statement: 1.-THE farmer who does not
try to get ali he can out of his land and
yet leave it in condition to yield more
the following season has mistaken his
vocation"
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-10
THANKSGIVING
PROCLAMATION
November 24th Fixed as The Date for The
Returning Of Thanks for The Blessings
Of Providence During Present Year.

Washington, Nov. 6'-The vigorous
growth and progress of the country as
reflected by the records of population
and harvests and the general conditions
OF international peace are things for
which thanksgiving is especially due for
the year 1910. according to the annual
Thanksgiving day proclamation issued
by President Taft today, The procla-
nation is as follows:
The year of 1910 is drawing to a
close. The records of population and
harvests, which are the index Of pro-
gress, show vigorous national growth
ard the health and prosperous well be
ing of our communities throughout this
land and In our possession beyond the
seas. These blessings have not descen-
ed upon US in restricted measure. but
overflow and abound. They are the
blessings and bounty of God.
We continue to be at peace with the
rest Of the world In all essential mat
tsrs our relations with other people ere
harmonious, with never growing reality
# friendliness aud depth OF recognition
otDutual depoadrnce. l. Is e pcc;allv.
to BE- noted that during the past year
great progress nes bsea ac8,a~cd i- the
cause Of arbitration and peaceful settle
ment of international disputes,
Now therefore, |, William Howard
Taft, president of the United States of
America, in accordance with the wise
wisdom of the civil magistrate since the
first settlements in this land and with
the rule established from the foundation
OF this government, do appoint Thurs
day Nov "a. 1910. as q dav of national
thanksgiving and prayer, enjoiuing the
people upon that day TO meet in their
churches for the praise of Almighty God
and to return heartfelt thanks to Him
for all His goodness and and loving
kinddess.
In witness whereof, have hereunto
set my hand caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington.
this 5th day of November, in the year
of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred
and ten and Of the Independence Of the
United States, the one hundred and
thirty-ffth.
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT.
by the president.
ALVEY A. ADE,
Acting Secretary of State" "
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-10
LEBANON BRIEFS.
Items Pertaining to Happenings in Rus
S.ll COllly'S Capital
Lebanon, Va Nov 7.

Lebanon, Va Nov 7.
Mr.. Frank Routh was visiting his
parents here lest week.
The family of the r v. Or. Cartwright.
have moved into the village.
Mr.. Brown, of cnmon J. spent a f.x
days in our village t1r past week
Attorney ). 2. Qnl 4. n n d a trip to
Norton last week on legal business
Mr.. Jackson, who has been visiting 10
Tennessee, returned home last week.
Mr.. Albert Higginbotham, of Taze-
we'll, was visitor in town Inst week.
Mr.. Henry Gilmer, OF Big Stone Gap,
was the guest of his parents last week
Atttrney C. C. Burns left last week
for trip to Grundy, Buchanan ecu ty,
on legal business.
Mr.. c. w. House, who has been off on
a trip through Washington county, has
returned to his home here,
Mrs. Easterly is recuperatirg rapidlp
from the severe attack of typhoid fever
she contracted short time ago.
Miss Blanche Mcpherson left last
week for trip to Bristol. where she
expects to remain a short time before
joining her father is mis- new change at
Dante.
Attorney r. ). Meade, who has been
in the lower part of the county at the
bedside of his little daughter, who was
critically Ill If fever put who is no .
convalescent, returned to Lebanon LAST
week.
One Of the most successful social
occasions of the year was the dance
given at the Masonic hall here last Fri
day night. A large crowd was in atten-
dance, and the occasion was thoroughly
enjoyed by all. Among those present
wese Misses Bess Gilmer, Bonnie Alder
son, Hetty Cobb. Dorothy Mitchell,
Katheryn Hatcher, Mrs. j. ]. Payne,
Verna Routh, Mrs. Frank Routh, Olivia
Driscoll, Louise Counts and Messrs. Ira
Gray, Howard Bray, Routh Gray, C!eve-
land Gray. Jim Ayers, Oakley Gilmer.
Hon. Suitor Cosby, Ben Gilmer, Harry
Routh, Frank Routh, J. ]. Payne, John
Ketron and Grady Pruner.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-10
POUNDING MILL NEWS.
Items Gathered by Our Correspondent
About People DOWa the CiinCh.
Pounding Mill, Va, Nov. 9.

Pounding Mill, Va, Nov. 9.
Mrs. Nancy Davis spent one day last
wesk at Richlands.
Mrs. John Hoops will go to Coeburn
today to visit relatives.
w. b. Steele sold to Gillespie & Ward
1O2 ni'e cattle recently.
Mercer Thomas is visiting his sister,
Mrs. Ward, at Whitewood.
Ralfe Gillespie was home the last of
the week from Tazewell High School.
Miss Grace Williams spent Saturday
and unday with her sister at Steels-
burg
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hankius, of Richlands,
spent Thursday of last week with Mrs.
W. B. Steele.
Mrs. NJ. J. Lambert visited friends
Saturday night and Sunday and attend
ed the meeting.
Rev. Harvey McCraw, wife and two
children, of Maxwell, are here attend
ing the meeting.
j. Il. Hurt and children, Mary, Katie
and David made trip to Cedar Bluff
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Pearl Mcclure spent the week
end with her pa ents, Mr.. and Mrs J.
Marion Mcclure, at Cedar Bluff.
Nj Marguerite Mcneil, of Ferry
vile, N c is spending some time Wis
ting >,sses Cora and Dora Wilson.
Renn.e Leistcr, of the Cove. was u
pleasant visitor here Sunday. His sis
ter, Miss Wyrene, returned home with
him.
Mrs. Rebekah Lowe and daughter,
Mrs. Kate McDilda, of Indian, spent
Saturday night and Sunday here with
friends.
Mrs. T. A. Repass, sr., of Indian,
Mrs. Lou Mcfarland, Of Russell county.
Misses May and Eva Hurt, of Indian,
spent Sunday with friends here.
The Pounding Mill Supply Company
has moved into its apartments under
the Odd Fellows Hall which they re-
Gently bought from that organization.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-10
What Done II?
The Roanoke Times.
Bill Jones helped.

The Roanoke Times.
Bill Jones helped.
Carter Glass yelped (diagram-in a
thin high voice.
The "Tenantry Issue" helped.
The Great Trunk Issue" helped.
The persistent efforts of the Demo-
cratic press to inject a personal issue
into the campaign kept people thinking
there must be something to defend.
This paper, and all the Republican pa
pers in the district, took the stand that
Mr.. Stuart's public record would beat
him, and did not use the information
received as to his personal record, but
for some reason, ty statements, affida-
avits and otherwise the Democratic
papers kept the matter before the peo-
pie.
The fact that the people of the Ninth
resented the idea of the other districts
of tie State trying to inject their "bull-
dozing" methods in the Ninth.
The Constitutional Convention" done
it.
The Lebanon "mass meeting" done
it.
And last, and we hope not the least,
the Tezewell Republican helped in the
glorious work of electing our worthy
young leader.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1910-11-10
AdTia News.
Adria, Va. ,. Nov.

Adria, Va, Nov. 8.
Will Wsldron, who has been sick, is
some better.
Luther Taylor has been right sick for
the past week
Miss Cora Taylor was the guest of
Miss Pearl Waldron Sunday
Howard Whit made a business trip
to Tszewell one day last week.
Miss Rosa Mitchell, who has been
sick for several weeks, is much better.
Misses Bessie Dawson and Victoria
Beavers were the guests of Miss Rosa
Mithell Sunday.
Mrs. Martha Whit and Mrs. Bessie
Harmsn we're the guests of Mrs. Martha
Mitchell one day last week.
M. and Mrs. F. A. Mahaffy, Miss
Mollie Isaacs and o. c. Thompson spent
Sunday with Rev. c. Mitchell.