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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28

Mrs. R. L. Ayers. who resides at Mo- SO7 Forty-ninth street, this city, with five small children and her husband, who IS a yard foreman at the Alabama Great Southern railroad yards, Avondale, as this lady is the mother of five small children and has been in poor health for years, she was always under the opinion that it was due to the constant care and worry that kept her feeling so bad She said: 'I never have time to complain, for the babies have always kept me busy tending to their wants, so I went on from day to day always thinking would feel better the next day. I never had the ravenous appetite that have heard so much about when people were afflicted with . tape worm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 s7315-T. E. Anderson to w. O. Lanning, the north half of the northeast quarter, the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter and the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 12, town ship 16, range g. west; also 51 acres in the east half of the southwest quarter of section l. township. 16, range ?, west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28

and, behold! there passed this monster tape worm squirming. alive and conn plete. And this was the true cause of all my trouble. Now my friends and sufferers whatever he tells you that Quaker Remedies will cure I honestly be- lieve him, for he says he proves what he says"
 If you suffer with stomach, catarrh, kid- ney liver or blood troubles, that means indigestion, constipation, bioating, belch- ing, dizziness, shortness of breath head ache, start at once using the Quaker Herb Extract and oil of Balm and see what wonderful change few days will make. If you can call at Gunn's Phar- macy, Third avenue and Nineteenth street, or your local druggist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28
EIopfng Couple Welded

Jackson, Miss, September N.-(Special.) Dick Dodds, Illinois Central freight agent, at Brool4haven, and Miss Marie Lucich, daughter of one of the wealthiest citi- zens of that place. eloped to Jackson to- day because of objections on the part of the girls parents, and were married at St. Peters Catholic church, Father Oli- yer officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28
Killed His SteDfotber

Hickman, Ky, September 27.--John Porter shot and instantly killed his stepfather, Jake Wright, near this city yesterday afternoon. Wright was beat ing his wife and Porter had warned nm he would kill him if he did so again Porter surrendered immediately after the killing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28
Lntham,s Machine sneedx

Paris, September H.-Hubert Latham today made trial flight here today with his new lOO-horse power monoplane, which has been constructed for use at the international aviation meet at Belmont Park, l.. l. The machine developed a speed from 60 to 75 miles an hour without the full power of the motor having been used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28
WELCOMED WITH
 TAR AND FEATHERS

Columbus Ga, September H.-(Special) As the result of the alleged misconduct of man reported to be a well-known citizen of Phenix City, Ala, number of unknown persons took him in charge at S:3O o'clock tonight in Girard, Ala, and administered a coat of tar and feathers. The name of the man was not made pub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28
Americans in the Money

Rambouillet, France, September 2T.- In the Prix Bonelles, run here today MT. Pfeifer's Marmara finished second and Thomas P. Thorne's Goldfnder third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28
Notice

I wish the public to know that I am not connected in any manner in my old shop,corner E and 18th street. Any one wishing to see me in regard to furni- ture repairs or floor work please call Bell phone 1880 or Peoples 11S8. Shop 510 South 23d street.
 A. L. DE RONCEZ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28
Trying to Prevent Disease

Paris. September 27.--The government has issued an order that all railroad cars entering Paris from Austria and Italy be isolated in the Bercy depot for medical inspection. Bercy forms quarter in the southeast of Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28
Alleges Trespass on Property

Alleging trespass on their property, C.. E. Quinn and W. T. Nichols yesterday filed suit for 5000 damages in the city court against Dock Quinn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28

Secretary Albertson of the fire depart ment has made his report of the work done by the fire department during the month of August, and the report shows some interesting figures.
 The department responded to 71 alarms and fires, ran 1O67 blocks, laid out 1S,4 feet of hose, used 434 gallons of chemicals and raised S16 feet of ladders. There was a total loss, insured and uninsured, of $20, ,8S1 .92, and total uninsured loss of $2S49. .4s The estimated value the property at risk was $257,47S.44, and the total insurance involved $154,675.
 The report in full is as follows:
 Alarms, how received, box 6, still 13, telephone 52.
 Kind of buildings, brick 13 cement blocks 1, frame &, steel frame l. stucco ?, other than buildings 16
 How extinguished; Before arrival 6, chemicals 32, water ?, false and unnec- essary 6-total Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28

$3150-G. F. Harper to B. R. Maynord. lots 15 and 16, block 16-F, Ensley.
 $1500-W. R. Stewart to c. B. Pyeatt, lot 20, block ss, survey of Birmingham Ensley Land & Improvement company.
 $2SO0--American Land & Investment company to s. R. Ringland, lot 6. block IA, survey of West End
 $1400--Mary Stewart to w. L. Moore, part lots IS and 60, block 19, survey of J. M. Grady property, West End.
 $1000--C. M. Hensley to s. V. Blythe, part of the northwest quarter of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-28
AUGUST FIRE REPORT

Cause of alarms: Carelessness 1, char- coal furnace 1, communicated S. cross cir- cult l, defective film 1, defective flues ,, electric wires 1, false 3, gasoline explos- ion l. hot pot 2, incendiary (supposed) 4, lamp explosion 9 lightning B. short cir- cult, ?, soot burning in fue 1, sparks 20, unknown 6, unnecessary 4, weeds burn- ing 1-total n.
 Value of buildings at risk, $1e4.459.s4. Value of contents at risk, $93,0 .50. Total value at risk, s257, 47S. A. Insurance involved on buildings, S105 800 Insurance involved on contents, $B,S75. Total insurance involved, $154,675. Insurance loss on buildings, s10,135.4A Insurance loss on contents, $7S97. Total insurance loss, $1S,O32. Uninsured loss on buildings, $1672.9 Uninsured loss on contents, $1176.98. Total uninsured loss, ses4s. Total loss insured and uninsured, $2o,- sS1 .22
 
 southwest quarter of section 31, town- ship 16. range l.. west.
 $11, ,000-Mrs. M. E. Broom to D. B. Ma nasco, part lots l. 2 and 3, block 3S. Wayerly Place. s21O0-A. c. Travis to J. J. Platten, part lot 6, survey of Southwest Land com- pany.
 $15OO-J. w. Randolph to R. s. Munger, lots 20 and 21, J. w. McConnelrs survey of the southeast quarter of the north- west quarter of section 8, township IS, range 3. west.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
CENSUS TAKERS WILL
BEGIN LABORS TODAY
Supervisor Farmer and Assist
ants Kept Busy Answering
SubordinateS' Questions

Three strong men were kept busy
yesterday answering the telephone in
the office of Bert L. Farmer, supervis-
or of the census in the Exchange
building. Questions of the enumera-
tors bent on getting ready for work
this morning varied from a query on
the proper way of classifying a suf-
fragette to an inquiry as to whether
would do in fountain pen, or wheth-
er it would be necessary to carry a
bottle of "black- cat" and goose
quill.
Early this morning the 1853 enumer-
ators will commence work and as prob
ably 225 will be put at work In the
city, Mr.. Farmer, with only ten in
spectors to assist him in the work of
supervising the enumerators, expects
to have his hands full, as, in spite OF
the explanations given at the meeting
in Symphony hall on Wednesday even
ing, many questions regarding the pro-
per manner of classifying the citizens
are constantly arising.
Every enumerator will be provided
with a badge, so that there will be
no excuse for any thefts being commit
ted by men posing as census takers;
The laws governing the work Of the
census takers are very strict this year,
and any enumerator who gives out
any information, or knowingly turns
in false informations, is sub1et to
imprisonment for as long term as
five wears, a fact which the superVis-
ors in the various districts have been
careful to make known.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
PROMINENT EARLY SETTLER
TO BE BURIED SATURDAY
William Ferguson Resided in City
Forty Years

William Ferguson, one of the pioneer
residents of Los Angeles, who died
April 8, aged rs, will be buried Satur-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. The fun
eral will be private, the services be-
ing held at the parlors of Orr & Ed
wards.
Mr.. Ferguson came to California
from Arkansas in the early days of
the gold excitement, and, settling in
the San Joaquin valley, soon partly
abandoned mining to start a general
merchandise store. About forty years
ago he came to Los Angeles and, mar
rying soon after, built house for
his bride on what is now the corner
of Third and Clay streets, where they
lived for many years. His old home
has recently been razed and a modern
four-story apartment building erected
on the site. The site of his later home
is being cleared for the erection of
an eight-story Office building.
In the pueblo days of Los Angeles
he served one term as councilman and
was identified with many of the lead
ing business enterprises of the city,
including the Los Angeles Water COM
pany, the California Clay company,
and was one of the original promoters
of the Agricultural Park association.
He leaves a widow, son and daugh-
ter.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
WILL TRY WHOLE
ENGINE COMPANY
'DarktoWn Brigade of City Fire
Department Called on
the Carpet
MEMBERS ACCUSE OFFICER
RiotouS Conditions Said to Pre-
vail Despite Peace Compact
Drawn in Blood
MEMBERS ACCUSE OFFICER

The compact, drawn in blood and
signed by every member of Engine
company No. 4, in which they promised
TO live in peace and brotherly love, has
been violated and the engine company
is in its customary state of suppressed
riot. The fire commission will put the
entire company on trial next Thursday
afternoon, and it is probable that some
members win be without jobs when the
proceedings are concluded.
Engine company No. 4 is composed
entirely of negro firemen, and for years
there has been trouble in the house.
Lieut.. George w. Bright, who COM
mands the company, is the only negro
officer In the department, and he and
some of his men do not get along well
together.
Yesterday the members of the com
pany submitted a statement to the
commission in which they charged
Lieut.. Bright with conduct unbecoming
an officer and a gentleman, in that he
had caused an article to be published
In the Eagle, a negro newspaper, con-
demning the members of his own en-
gine company for jealousy. At the
same time the members of the company
submitted these charges Lieut.. Bright
filed a statement in which he said he
was not responsible for the publication
of the article and knew nothing about
il until a week after 1t was printed. In
the same statement he accused w. r.
Brown, one of the members of his
company who had signed the petition
to the fire commission, of insulting him
and having "bucked him for the last
four years." This man Brown, he said,
'is the interogator of the whole
trouble" The commission is anxious
to know what an "interogator of a
trouble may be, and so will put Brown
on trial to find out.
At the same time Chief Todd reported
that several times Lieut.. Bright had
made mistakes in responding to alarms
and gone to the wrong boxes. This he
characterized as a very serious matter
and 1t will be Investigated by the COM
mission next Thursday afternoon.
There has been much dissatisfaction
among the members of this company
for a long time. and during former
Mayor Harper's administration it near
ly eliminated in every member of the
company bringing charges against
every other member. The commission
heard of it before it reached that far
and concluded that the best way to
settle the matter would be to discharge
the whole company. The company
learned of this decision of the commits
sion, but before 1t could be put into
effect the company filed solemn COM
pact signed by every member, in which
they all agreed to live together in
peace and harmony to overlook each
others faults and to have no more
chickering's. This satisfied the commits
sion, and the matter was dropped.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
MOTORCYCLE RIDER FINED
. FOR LEAVING MUFFLER OPEN

Frank Mccain was fined SIS yester-
day by Judge Chambers on a charge of
running a motorcycle with the engine
unmuffled, which is a misdemeanor.
The conviction was one of the first
under the recently enacted ''muffier'
ordinance.
officers Coe and Gardner testified
that Mccain would warn speeding au-
toists of their approach by riding
ahead of them and making racket
with his engine by having his muffler
open. Judge Chambers reprimanded
the youth severely. He paid the fine.
William Glassell who was arrested
Wednesday night on West Pico street
by officers Coe and Gardner for violat-
ing the speed ordinance, pleaded
guilty and was fined $50. This is the
second time that he has been arrested
for speeding and Judge Chambers told
him that third offense would mean a
Jail sentence. W. H. Morehouse was
also fined $50 for a same offense. He
was arrested while racing with another
automobile on West Adams street.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
MARRIAGE OF INCOMPETENT
DECLARED LEGAL BY COURT
Judue RiveS Grants Mrs. Kofoed
Widows Allowance

Judge Rives yesterday ruled that the
marriage of Louise r. Kofoed to John
C. Kofoed on August 7, 1907, was legal
by making an order granting Mrs,
Kofoed $100 month from the estate OF
her husband, who died January 27, 1910.
The application of the widow for an
allowance of $40 was contested by rela-
tives of the deceased on the ground
that the marriage was not legal, in
view of the fact that Kofoed had been
declared incompetent by the court SIX
months previous to the ceremony.
The Title Guarante and Trust COM
pany was declared administrator of the
estate after Kofoed was declared in
Six months afterWard he
eloped to San Diego with the woman
who survives him as a widow.
The deceased left an estate valued at
$25, 900, and in his will he left $1,000 to
his widow He left two children-Mrs.
Grace Rentcheiler of The Palms and
Perry Kofoed of Seattle. The validity
of the will was contested on behalf OF
the latter but Judge Rives recently
ruled that it was valid.
The estate will now be distributed
under the terms of the will, the family
allowance of $40 a month to the widow
dating from the death of the deceased
to the final distribution of the estate.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
MISTAKES COUNTY JAIL
FOR HOTEL; ORDERS WINE
intoxicated Prisoner Pays Com
pIiment to Clean Cell

A. Atkinson, a typical Weary Willie,
drunk when arrested in Santa Monica
yesterday morning, still drunk when
sentenced to serve thirty days in the
county jail a few hours later awakened
in his cell at the county Jail yesterday
afternoon, surveyed it's clean ceiling
and whiewashed bars, Imagined he was
a guest at a first class hostelry, and,
calling a khal1i-clad trusty, demanded
that he be served with a porterhouse
steak and bottle of wine, When the
order was denied him he raised an up
roar that brought visions of Jail
break to every attache of the building.
only the sight of straitjacket con-
vinced the man that ne was the
guest of Jail and not hotel.
"That is the sincerest compliment we
have ever been paid in our lives" said
JaiIer Gallagher yesterday after the
incident.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
INSURANCE COMPELS
GLENN DEATH SEARCH
Wife's Applications for $4,000
May CompIicate Case

That the cause of the death of
Charles A. Glenn, who, after being
treated at the receiving hospital, died
either of uraemia or a fracture of the
skull will be Investigated thoroughly
is evident by the discovery yesterday
of $4,000 worth of accident insurance
which hinges on the cause of his death.
The records of the receiving hospital
favor the insurance companies, while
statements made by Dr. Powers of the
health department and further state
ments of DR.. Stivers to friends and
relatives OF the dead man point to a
fracture of the skull or brain concus-
sion.
Acting on the assumption that Glenn
met death through accident, his widow,
living at S5O7 Budlong avenue, made
application yesterday for the insurance.
In order that the real cause of his
death might be ascertained, it Is
thought that postmortem will be
held.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
TEAMSTER PUNISHED FOR
BEATING MULE TO DEATH

Enraged because an older mule did
not keep pace with a younger and
more vigorous animal he was driving,
w. N. Broadhead a teamster en-
ployed on the aqueduct, beat the old
beast to death several days ago and
was sentenced by Justice Rowell of
Newhall yesterday to pay a fine of $50
and to pass 30 days in the county Jail.
Broadhead was arrested by an officer
OF the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals after his discharge
from the service of his employer be-
cause of the incident, and pleaded
guilty to causing the animals death.
making full confession. He was con-
fined in the county Jail last night.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
POLICE To GIVE BENEFIT
FOR PATROLMAN' WIDOW
Relief Association Will Raise the
Money to Assist Mrs. Brooks
and Her Children

Arrangements are being made for an
elaborate entertainment to be given
under the auspices of the Police Relief
association for the benefit of the widow
and four children of Patrolman David
Brooks, who was shot and killed Fri
day night at Thirtieth street and Grand
avenue by two masked men. Although
no definite date has been set, it is
thought that it will be given May IA.
1t probably will be held in Turner
hail. as that place has been secured
by those in charge of the entertainment
free OF charge. Several selections will
be given by the German Singing society.
Selections and acts by talented MEM
bers of the police department and
dancing will follow.
The printing of the programs and
other incidental expenses will be looked
after by those desiring to assist in
raising money for the widow and chill
dren.
Already several donations have been
received to be applied to the fund
which is being raised, and it is thought
that this will be greatly increased by
the entertainment.
Sergeant Ross is chairman of the
committee on arrangements, Sergeant
Tyler secretary and Patrolman Matu-
slIiWiz treasurer.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
StG1s N2sxGG@G
si:;s.sr1 s1sa.. 1sAxsOciGEaaa
223 SOUTH SPRING STREET
WomanDonS WaiStin Court;
Judge Declares 1t Is Poor Fit
Transacts a General Bank
ing and Trust Business.

"Her waist at the time of trying on
was higher, but there has been
change in the style since then, and the
skirt she wears does not suit the con-
struction of the waist"
After Judgment was entered 1t was
discovered that no disposition had been
made of the waist. The material had
been furnished by Mrs. Burch, but Miss
Kelly claimed payment for her work.
Judge Conrey was called back to the
bench again and decided that in view
of the fact that Miss Kelly was to mt
Mrs. Burch, and that the waist had not
been shown to fit, it rightfully be-
longed to Mrs. Burch.
The case was heard on deposltions IN
Justice Iings court some months ago,
but Mrs. Burch was in Europe at the
time and the trial was postponed until
her return, being settled at noon yes
terday.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
SCHOOL RECEIVES GIFT

Through the efforts of ]. Y. Gilbert of
the biology department of the Los
Angeles high school, the museum of
the school has recently come into pos
session of a valuable collection of about
500 specimens of 250 species of marine
shells, some of them very rare, the
gift of Mrs Elizabeth Lawrence of
2030 East Second street. The collection,
which is a remarkably complete repre-
sentation of the mollusca of the coast,
was gathered after years of effort by
Mrs. Lawrence and Henry Lawrence,
her husband, on the beaches and inlets
from Crescent bay in the south to
Santa Barbara in the north.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
PRES. BISHOP OF AERO
CLUB SAILS FOR EUROPE

NEW YORK, April 14.-Cortlandt
Field Bishop, president of the Aero
Club of America, sailed for Europe to-
day on the steamer La Provence to at
tend the large aviation meets abroad.
He displayed enthusiasm over the
prospects of the international balloon
race at st. Louis, but admitted 1t was
going to be difficult to persuade for
eign aeroplanists in numbers to enter
for the heavier than air contests in
America the coming fall.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15

TUDGE CONREY'S court had some
thing of the appearance of dress
~ making parlor yesterday when the
suit of the Dyer Law and Collection
company against Mrs. Franklin p.
Burch. wife of a wealthy broker living
at the Alexandria hotel, to collect $244
for dresses made by Miss M. e. Kelly
which the defendant refused to pay on
the ground that waist in the collec-
tion of articles did not fit.
The court compelled Mrs. Burch to
trv the waist on. She had her maid,
Miss Jeanette Nelson, with her, and
the waist was fitted on in the Judge s
chambers. and the defendant then took
the stand while the court examined the
fit. Judge Conrey, on looking closely
at the waist, made of light silk and
lace, decided that it did not fit, and
gave Judgment for the defendant.
Early in the proceedings attorneys
for the defendant explained that $215
and the misfit waist were offered to the
dressmaker, but she refused to accept
anything but the full amount, and put
the bill into the hands of the collection
agency.
Mrs, Burch claimed that the waist
fitted tightly across the shoulders and
was too short in the waist. Two eX-
merits, Misses Williams and HOFFMAN,
on behalf of Miss Kelly, examined the
waist and endeavored to show the court
that by changing the hang of Mrs
Rurch's skirt it fitted all right.
Miss Nelson, the maid, testified that
her mistress had tried the waist on in
her presence, and was greatly dis
pleased with the fit, although she had
visited the dressmakers four times to
have it changed. She said the waist
looked better now than when the de-
fendant tried it on last fall, and she
declared it had been changed since her
employers last visit to the dress
Miss Kelly Indignantly denied that
anv changes had been made In the
waist without Mrs. Burch's knowledge
II think she is stouter around the
chest than she was" she declared.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-15
AERONAUT IS FATALLY
HURT BY LONG FALL

BERLIN, April 4.-Aeronaut Lo-
renz became entangled in the guide
ropes of the military dirigible balloon
MA as it was leaving the ground to-
day and was carried high above the
field. where he clung for moment,
and then fell He was probably fatally
injured. The accident occurred on
legal field and was witnessed by 300
members of the Prussian parliament.
who had been invited by the minister
of war to see the airship maneuvers.