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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
MAYOR HAPPY IN
SPEECH LAST NIGHT
Serenaded By First Aid Corps
Band of Wylam
ALL LAWS LOOK ALIKE
Speakers Last Night Commended Such
Meetings as They Tended TO Bring
All of the People Closer
Together

In speech delivered at his home last
night while being serenaded by the First
Aid Corps band of the Tennessee Coal.
Iron and Railroad company, Mayor Gull
pepper Exum promised those who were
his guests that he was going to endeavor
to earn their friendship by every possi-
BILE means, and that no set or sect could
at the expiration of his term of office
say that they had been favored by the
Mayor of Birmingham. He also stated
that all laws to him were exactly alike.
and that no Partially was to shown in
their enforcement
The event was one OF three serenades
which have been given by the Wylam
band. At the gathering last night were
some of the most prominent men in in
dustrial circles of the DISTRICT, and they
listened keenly to the fluctuations that
were offered by Chief Mine Inspector
Hillhouse to the Mayor Of Greater Bir-
mingham
The Mayor was in the happiest of
moods and painted a glowing picture of
his regard for those who form a body
having as their cardinal object the saw
perilous and charged with danger
In behalf of the men from Wylam, Rob-
ert Neill. associate mine inspector said
1t was very great pleasure for them to
be with the mayor. and that every man
connected with the great Industrial un-
dertakings at Wylam and throughout the
district was attached to the mayor with
the most lasting friendship and regard.
A. II. Ford, president of the Birming-
ham Railway. Light and Power company,
as well as the Chamber of Commerce. in
short speech said 1t was such gather
ings as the one of last night which ce-
mented the bonds of friendship that drew
the people nearer together and which was
creating of every nook and corner of
Greater Birmingham a city greater in
every sense of the world. He also prom,
Used, on behalf of Mr.. Exum, based upon
a friendship of long standing, that every
person in this city could without any feel.
ing of timidity come to the mayor of
reunited city and seek of him such ad-
vice and encouragement as he needed.
Senator" Jones G. Moore of the Sloss
Sheffield, said he had attended many such
affairs, and that none of them was to him
so typical of a better understanding be-
tween the population of Birmingham as
the reception given by the Mayor of Bir-
mingham, in response to a request for
serenade.
James Hillhouse presided and intro
duced those who made speeches of five
minutes duration. He rendered the,
Scotch ballad, Annie Laurie" Among
those Joined IN saluting the mayor upon
the occasion were Frank H. Crockard,
II. C. Ryding, Robert G. Brown J. d.
Kirkpatrick, Jones Moore, Mr.. Neill, DIR.
Rountree, Eugene L. Brown, Frank
Fowlkes A. II. Ford, W. E. Small Kinds
Peevy, Erskine Ramsay, Charles Cal
houn, Houseman William Hillhouse, H.
E. Shropshire, Jr, ]. E. Patterson, and
others.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
ORLAND HARRISON WILL
BE HERE THIS WEEK

In order,t to hold conference with o.
ID. Street, district attorney, In reference
to the case of the government against
the Southern Wholesale Grocers' associa-
ton, Orland Harrison, assistant attor-
ney general of the United States, will be
in Birmingham this week.
The department of justice recently re-
quested the circuit court judges to give
the case precedemnce over all other cases
in an effort to get 1t settled as quickly
as possible. While in Birmingham Mr..
Harrison will take UP the disposition of
the case with Mr.. Street and Assistant
District Attorney N. L. Steele. The de-
partment of justice is very much con-
cerned in the trial, and it is expected that
a special attorney from Washington will
be here to assist the local officers. 1t is
not known what day Mr.. Harrison will
reach the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
PROMINENT MACON
MAN VISITS CITY

w. E. Small, president of the Chamber
inent insurance man of that city, was
in Birmingham yesterday. He was here
for the purpose of holding conference
with several of his officers located in
this state, among whom is Robert A.
Brown of Birmingham. Mr.. Small was
taken for a ride over the city late yes
terday AFTERNOON and pronounced Biz
mingham as eminently deserving of the
great advertising and prominence Sc
cured through the announcement Of the
census bureau. Mr.. Small said If he
ever was forced to leave Macon by rea-
son of ill health or other causes he would
elect Birmingham over any place in the
country.
~ have been here once before" said
Mr.. Small But that was some time ago.
And l feel no hesitancy in saying that
l have never witnessed any growth that
can compare with your city. The recent
announcement of the census of the pop
ulation of Birmingham was somewhat
staggering to me. However. I was anx-
ious to see for myself Birmingham re-
ceived from the world at large toast
of Good for your and / was one of
those who delighted to hear of the prog
ress made here.
I'VE are making some gains over our
way but it is matter of record that
none of the cities of Georgia can COM
pare with what has been accomplished
in the matter of growth by Birming-
ham.
with the matchless resources that are
the heritage of this city, l would not
be surprised to learn of your accomplish
ing tht 100000 mark in the next decade -
Mr.. Small returned to his home in Ma
con last night,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
20 TIGERS RAIDED

Yesterday was hard day on the blind
tigers of the city No less than 20 were
found by the police squad and the
sheriff's forces. Eight fell to- the lot of
Chief Bodeker's scouts and Deputies VIII
son and Chew bagged IL. With two ex-
ceptions those places raided were oper-
ated by white men. The 20 found were
widely scattered. Those arrested by the
police department were located in the
business district, while those handled by
the sheriff were out of the heart of the
city. A large amount of beer and whisky
and other intoxicants was confscated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
Company Reorganlzed

The Veitch Matthews Engineering
company of Bessemer met last nigh
for the purpose of reorganization. The
following officers were elected: Mayor
|. A. Lewis, president George Veitch,
Sr, vice president; ]. A. Estes, secre-
tary, and Il. l.. Huey, treasurer. The
company organized some time ago for
the purpose of building an improved
rotary engine, a site was donated by
the city of Bessemer and the Board
of Trade, but owing to conditions the
erection of the plant was delayed. The
new company will build factory at
once and start the manufacture of the
engines. The shops Will be located on
Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

Hopkins hospital Baltimore, Nd; Miss
Anna Amacker, Chicago. ILL.,, in charge OF
diatetics, graduate of Columbia univer-
sity. N. Y; Miss Pauline Embry, Bir-
mingham, graduate Hillman- hospital.
The Approaches
Much thought has been given to the
driveways and approaches of the hos
pital. Ambulances or carriages will
enter a covered driveway on the south
end of the hospital, where a wide YER
anda and wide steps have been pro-
yided. The platform Is just the height
of the ambulance. so that patients can
be easily handed from one to another,
saving the necessity of carrying them
up or down. Wide doors lead into the
main hall, which runs the length of
the building, and there are special in
valid carriages at hand. The driveway
goes completely around the house, do
Ing away with the necessity of turn
ing around In a limited space.
Building Fireproof
The entire building is practically
freproof Thing. terra Gotta and as
bestos have been used freely in ac-
bmplishing this result and in addi-
ton ample arrangements have been
made for exits should there be any
cause for alarm. Fire escapes have
been provided at either end of the
building, and there are four large ex-
its at the four ends of the wide cross
halls of the building. A congestion
would be impossible. This matter was
given great attention owing to the
fact that so many patients in a hos
pital dread fire on account of their
helpless condition and inability to aid
themselves.
Opening Will Be Monday
The hospital will be thrown open to
the public tomorrow, and an invita-
ton has been extended to the public
to visit it, 1t will be open all day
for visitors and until 10 o'clock at
night tomorrow.
The hospital is owned by number
of laymen and physicians, who formed
a stock company, and 1t will be I'M
der control of a committee of the Of
fcers and stockholders.
The hospital was built to meet q
long-felt demand for more space in
Birmingham, as it has been a we'll
known fact for some time that the
demand for room in hospitals was
greater than the capacity. The hos
pital cost in the neighborhood of $780,
600, and has a capacity for 100 patients.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
Temple Emanuel Services

Services will be held at Temple Eman-
uel tomorrow night at o'clock,
marking the close of the Feast of Tab
ernacles," which has been celebrated by
the Jewish people during the past week.
The services will be conducted by Rabbi
Morris Newfield, who will also deliver a
sermon suitable for the celebration. Con-
tinued services will be held, beginning at
10 80 o'clock Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
Murphy Back From New York

Detective William Murphy returned yes
terday from New York, where he went
after w. NJ. Lazenby, who is wanted here
for ENLIGHTENMENT from the Central of
Georgia railroad. Murphy states that it
Is warmer in New York than in Birming-
ham. 1.-THE census certainly has adver-
tised Birmingham said Mr.. Murphy last
night "People of the north are looking
toward Birmingham and realizing that
there is a great field of development in
the district
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

The home of w. s.. Papps. 912 South
Fifteenth street. was badly damaged by
Are late yesterday afternoon. The fire
caught in the roof of the kitchen. pre-
sumably from defective fiue. The dam
age was estimated at $500. Fire COM
panies No. 8, and 2 answered the call
and had no difficulty in extinguishing the
blaze.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued
as follows from the office of the pro-
ate court:
Nora Turner.
Otis r. Glover of Adamsville to Miss
Hettie Lucille Sherron.
Vergil Riley of Greene to Miss Ru-
hama Fields
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
trinity Episcopal mission services

sion at West End will include Sunday
school at $3.50 a. m. and evening prayer
and sermon this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
conducted by the Rev. w. N Claybrook.
The services are held in the city hall at
West End.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
Seeks sheldon Basset

Mrs W. N. Wood, president of the
Birmingham Humane society, has received
q letter from the president of a foreign
humane society asking information in re-
gard to Sheldon Basset, who at one time
owned a foundry in or near Birmingham:
ZION.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
wedding Announcement

The following announcement has been
received by friends in Bessemer:
"Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bradley re-
quest the honor of your presence at
the marriage of their sister, Lillian Inez
Upshaw, to Mr.. Oakley Howard Hall
brooks on Wednesday afternoon. No.
veniber 2, 1910, at o'clock, at 1880
Fourth avenue, Bessemer, Ala"
The bride-to-be has made Bessemer
her home for a number of years and
is much admired. The groom is a prom
inent business man of Cullman, where
Mr.. and Mrs Halbrooks will reside after
their wedding trip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
Thefts Reported Yesterday

The following small thefts were report
ed yesterday to the police department.:
H. J., Kircus. one lady's coat, one dia-
mond broach three coats, two pairs Of
trousers; J. E. Garrison, one bicycle; r.
D. Bridges, one suit of clothes; Paul
Zerhringer, one pair of pants, one watch,
one pocketbook containing 81 in money.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
Parade i'm yanderbiIt,. Horor

Memphis, October 22-(Special. THE
unusual sight of red torch light pa
rade from Vanderbilt alumni was wit
messed tonight in company with polit-
lcal gathering for Bob Taylor, demo-
cratic nominee for governor The ex-
students were celebrating what they
said they regarded as practical VIC
tory of the Vanderbilt eleven at New
Haven in holding Yale to an 90 tie.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23

example of southern young manhood.
Mr. Archibald has grown up with the
insurance business in Birmingham. At
the age of IT, after completing his studies
at private academy, he entered the
Wheeler Business College Of this city.
taking a course in the COMMERCIAL de-
pertinent. and Immediately thereafter be-
came connected with the general. insnr-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
Stories OfSuCCeSS-W Winners

Mr.. II. M. Archibald. Jr., secretary
of the Interstate Casualty company of
Birmingham, which began business last
spring and has made a record since then
excelled by no other southern insurance
company, is regarded as one of the best
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
Local Items

B. L. Allinder has been placed I'M
der bond on a charge of attempted
bribery II is alleged that Allinder at
tempted to influence juror in the
recent Cornwall case
Levi Graham, negro, was fined s35
by Mayor Lewis this morning on
charge of carrying concealed weapons
and discharging firearms In a public
place. He was arrested by Detectives
McCabe and Partridge.
Several parties left Bessemer this
morning to attend the Alabama -Geor-
gia Tech football game at Tuscaloosa
this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
Church Notices

Services will be held in their regular or
der at the Presbyterian church Sunday:
Sunday school, 9:45; morning services, II;
evening service, 1880. The pastor, the
Rev. /. F. Swallow. will deliver a sermon
Minnesota avenue at o'clock this aft
ernon.
There will be meeting of the Ladies'
Aid society Of the First Presbyterian
church tomorrow afternoon at o'clock,
and all the members are urged to be
present.
Members of the Epworth league were
entertained at pound party last Friday
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Trotter Each guest brought
something in the nature of refreshments,
which We're enjoyed after number of
games had been played. Each member
of the league is making an effort to raise
some contribution toward the building of
the new church.
A young woman's auxiliary was organ
iged by a number of women who met
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
James A. Estes and the following Of
ficers were elected: Mrs. M. X. Thorn
ton, president; Mrs. e. X. Handy, vice
president; Mrs John Neal, secretary, and
Miss Lula Allen, treasurer. Meetings
will be held each Tuesday afternoon.
For the benefit of the Pleasant Hill
church there will be a concert Friday
night, October %, to which the public
and friends of the church are invited.
Admission, 10 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
School Notes

The pupils of the Bessemer high
school held an interesting debate on
rs Vaccination Beneficial?" The Affirm
alive was taken by Miss Kate Lacey
and Duff Lewis, the negative by Miss
Mary Brandon and Phil Neal The dis
cussons were excellent and showed
study and careful preparation on. the
part of the debaters. Prof. A. A. Per-
sons decided in favor of the affirma-
tive.
The Bessemer public schools were
awarded the second prize for sch DOL
display at the recent state fair. The
exhibit was splendid and reflected much
credit on the work done by the teach
ers and pupils. Edward Brannon re-
revived prize for a table made in the
manual training department.
Two new rooms have been added to
the Dolomite public schools to accom-
immediate the growing attendance and
an additional teacher has been en-
ployed. The attendance is the largest
In the history of the school and is con-
stantly growing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-10-23
Victim Of PeIIagra

P. F. Willingham, prominent citizen,
died last night at the Robinson infirmary
of pellagra. The remains were shipped
this morning to his home at Hollins over
the Alabama Great Southern railroad.
He leaves one son, A. c. Willingham, Of
Woodward. Jacobs & Sons had charge
of the remains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-23
The Selma V. M. c. A.

''The visit of B. A. Small, secretary of the Young Mems Christian association at Selma, to the headquarters here brings to mind the work of establish ing the association in a permanent home in that city" said a former citizen of Selma.
 T was present at some of the meet ings when the funds were raised some years ago for the splendid structure for the Young Mems Christian association in Selma. My recollection is that s20,000 was raised at two or three meetings. The gift of William B. Gill. wealthy mer- chant, was considered quite one of the most generous things that has ever hap pened in Selma. The more so because Mir Gill had not been usually credited with generosity and philanthropy.
 This building. the second one of its class erected in the south. has been pointed to with pride by Selmians. It is peculiarly adapted for Its use, and has been source of great pleasure and com fort to many of the citizens of Selma and visitors in particular. There is an- other Young Mems Christian association in what Is known as East Selma, where the railroad shops are located, and most of the railroad men have homes. I un- derstand that the workings of this branch are more practical. and that it fills an- other field; it provides a few nice bed rooms for railroad men at a nominal price. Of course, there is a bath, reading room and other conveniences."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-23
Industries In the Census

In many manufacturing centers the largest industrial works are situated outside of the city limits. This was particularly true of Birmingham be- fore the Greater Birmingham act be- came effective on the first day of the current month; and even now, with North Birmingham, Thomas and Ems ley parts of this city, the most exten- sive works of all--the Tennessee con- pany's great blast furnaces, its open hearth steel furnaces and it's rail mill- are just outside of the boundry line.
 In view of the modern tendency to build large plants outside of cities, but near enough for employees to have the benefit of city life, the census bureau ii tabulating manufacturing statistc5 of large cities should indicate under the same heading the industrial sta tlstics of the environs of given city. Tn the census of 1900 Atlanta. city of small industries, and nearly all of them situated inside the city limits, made a fine showing from a payroll point of view, whereas Birmingham, prominent manufacturing city, known everywhere as "the Pittsburg of the South" made, comparatively speaking, a poor showing. While Birmingham itself will show well in the manufactur- ing list this time, there is no reason why the census bureau should not add in foot notes, or otherwise indicate, all the plants within 12 miles of Birming- ham. This would take in Bessemer, as we'll as the Tennessee company's big plant
 Let the Chamber of Commerce take up this matter and bring 1t to the at- tention of Congressman Underwood, who in turn would bring it to the at tention of the director of the census. Assemblying industrial statistics in the manner suggested would entail little or no additional expense to the govern ment; but it would mean a great deal to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-23
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Stuck to the Seats.

There has been great deal said in condemnation of a certain play that was presented one night this week. remarked a one-time patron of theatres. but don't see why odium should be heaped upon the actors who are merely catering ot public demand.
 Some years ago play was put on the stage of the biggest and best theatre In Dublin and there was the usual full first night attendance. The play had not pro ceeded very far until its tendency was plainly discernible and every respecta- ble man and woman in the audience rose and immediately left the house. They did not wait to see and hear It's im- moralfties and then come out and abuse 1t. If a respectable man or woman were to stand by and listen to two scoundrels using profane or obscene language what would be thought of them, yet that is what people do who sit in theatre while some of our present-day plays are be- ing acted.
 "Of course, if the doors are locked and people can't get out, or If they are nailed down to their seats they are to be ex- cused, but nothing less than either of these conditions can justify their remain ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-23
o thou monster Ignorance no" oe'
 termed dost thou look! i, -Eove's Labor Lost.
British Political Situation

At present writing the standing of political parties in Great Britain sno"s that the conservatives, or as they now call themselves, the unionists, have practically swept the country. thereby moving that the popular will favors protection against free trade.
 Although Ireland is part of Great Britain and sends 103 members to the British parliament, yet Ireland is not considered an important factor Tn elec- +orai contests. for the reason that 1t sends about S6 members to parliament who are independent of either political party. The other Is Irish members heinz representatives of Trinity col 1ege and assured unionist constituent cies. are always counted, therefore, ln the unionist ranks.
 The house of commons consists of e70 members all told. By emitting Ireland there are 56S members who may be termed English for the reason that they belong to either one or the other political party, the unionist or the liberal, and are counted among the members of the party on whose side of the house they sit. The returns to hand show that the liberals and labor ties combined amount to PIP, while the unionisss alone amount to PIT, which gives a unionist majority of five. But there are GA nationist Irish members, and they can, by joining with the liberals, restore their major ity to so. The nationalists will be with the liberals on account of Asquith's promise to introduce home rule bill for Ireland, and 1t is absolutely cer- tain that the liberals and nauonalists together will outnumber the conserva- lives, but by small majority.
 But there Is report that the lib- erals will not take office unless they have a majority of not less than 40 iD- dependent of the nationaiists and this seems hardly possible now. The Ques- ton then arises. what will happen? If Asquith declines to form a ministry the King will call upon Balfour to do 50, and as Balfour will be in the mi norfty against the combined liberals and nationalists, he will be defeated on the very first vote, and that means another general election. The situ- ation, to say the least, looks very com pl,cated.
 There are still TIT members to be elected and the result of these elec- tions may change the aspect of affairs little. but it is now almost certain that the Irish will hold the balance of power in this parliament and most likely in the next.