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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
GREAT PIECE OF
 RAILROAD WORK

Lynchburg, Va, April 3.-(Special.) J. One of the biggest pieces of railroad im- provement ever attempted is now near ing completion here-the building by the southern Railway company of a seven- mile double-track line through this noun ia ia,fl-capping city to attain which it was necessary to dig a tunnel 1900 feet long, largely through solid rock, and construct 5 steel bridge 1860 feet in length and tow ering 150 feet above the waters of the James river
 This work, which means an entire change of the main line of the Southern from Winesap, north of this city, to Durmid on the south, will involve an eX- penoiture of s2,o00,000 and will include, be- sides the digging of the tunnel, the build ing of the bridge, and the heavy grad ing necessary. the erection of handsome new passenger station and the building of viaduct to span the railway tracks at Fifth street, one of the most import ant thoroughfares Of the city.
 The completion of this notable piece of work will result in better service for every point on the Southern system. At the present time every freight and pas senger train on the main line of the Southern, north and south bound, has "a climb heavy grade going out of Lynch aurg on account of the drop practically to the rivers edge to cross the bridge row in use. When the new line is com pleted trains will pass through Lynch burg without having to climb grade exceeding 40 feet per mile which will greatly facilitate the moving of the freight on the main line and hence bene- fit every point on the lines of the south crn railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
PROTEST AGAINST
 PARTY POLITICS

Washington, April 3.-A .telegraphic in the movement for publicity of cam paign expenditures made by National Committeeman Blodgett of Michigan, and a reply by Perry Belmont of Wash ington president of the publicity or ganization, refuting any charge of seeking partisan advantage, were made public here by MT. Belmont today.
 Mr. Blodgett telegraphed to MT. Bel mont, characterizing a message of the latter as an unfair reflection on the re- publican party and pointing out that the republicans in the last House passed a publicity bill, and the demo- crats opposed it. MT. Blodgett, as a member of the executive committee of the publicity organization, objected to dragging party politics into a non partisan organization"
 MT. Belmont. repudiating the charge. said he called attention to the action of the democratic congressional and national committees in order to stimu- late interest; that he had carefully stat ed that the presidents had repeatedly advocated such a measure, and that he did not say the democratic commit tees or the President had committed themselves to any specific measure
 "The truth is,' said MT. Belmont, the organization controlling the House at tached to the measure favored by our organiza ton and supported by the dem ocratic minority an amendment having no relation to the subject matter and inserted to defeat it." MT. Belmont added that it is still within the power of the republican party, notwithstand- ing the attitude of some of its leaders, to secure the advantage of such 'whole some legislatiOn,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
DULL BUSINESS
 IN SECURITIES Congestion of New Capital Issues Is Evident EFFECT OF WEATHER Sudden Death of Justice Brewer Has Influence on Market-The Labor Conditions Also Figure in
 Various Fields

New York, April 3.-The dull impression of the securities market last week was ascribed to a number of special causes but the most general factor in operation was the growing evidence of congestion of new capital issues, threatening the sue cess of financial plans of the railroads for the carrying forward of projects of i'm provement. The abrupt decline In the price of the new Atchison convertible bonds when first offered in the market to
 a price that almost wiped out the value of the subscription rights to stockholders was the salient feature in the bond mar
 ket. Following the sag of the New York city 41h per cents to below the subscrip-
 tion price, the influence on the bond mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
MILL VILLAGE IS
 SCENE OF MURDER

Rockingham, N. C., April 3-At Rober- deal, mill village near here, at noon today, Pearl Bruton, merchant. snot and instantly killed Oscar Williams after first beating him severely beating him with a chair. Saturday night Will Hams and companion, Harris, encoun- tered Bruton and Bruton had an alter citation with Harris, though Williams does not appear to have been concerned. This morning Bruton saw Williams approach ing his home, and thinking probably he had come to take Harris part, attacked him with a chair and beat him terribly Then Bruton entered his home, secured a rifle and shot Williams twice, killing him. Bruton submitted to arrest and is held without bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
Representative Perkins EulOgixed

Washington, April 3.-In honor of the late Representative James B. Perkins of New York, who died in this city recently, eulogies were delivered in the House to- day Rererence was made by several of the speakers, most of whom were from MT. Perkins own state, to his devotion to duty, as shown by his requests short ly before his death that in case of his death the House should not adjourn out of respect. Among the speakers were Representatives Payne, Fassett, Parsons, Golden, Bonnet and Driscol of New York, Clark of Missouri, Lowden of Illinois and Davidson of Wisconsin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
Author and Journalist Dies

San Antonio, Tex, April 3.-Isaac H. Julian. author and journalist, died sud- denly of apoplexy early this morning at his home in San Marcos. He was born in Centerville, Ind, in 1S23 From 1858 to 1872 he edited the True Republican at Richmond. Ind. He was postmaster at Centerville, Ind, during Lincoln's first term and at Richmond during the first half of Grants term. He stumped h. diana for Horace Greeley. He moved to Texas in 1873 and here his wife died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
Election returns Bijou tonight.
Just give me the leavings; that will do-Judge Weaver.
JIM DANDY MEAL NOT
 AFFECTED BY THE FIRE

The fire at 23d street de- stroyed only surplus stock, as our mill and main warehouse are located on 22d street and 9th avenue, one block from the blaze of Saturday night. Our loss was heavy, but our mills are turning out fresh meal to- day as usual and we are pre- pared to take care of and will appreciate orders for cornalfo, feed, grain, hay, flour, grits and Jim Dandy meal. We desire to thank our friends for their many kind expressions of sym pathy.
 WESTERN GRAIN co.
 Both phones 438.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
Plan Immigration Meeting

Ja ackson, Miss, April 3.-(special.)-A delegation of members of the Natchez chamber of commerce held a conference here with Governor Noel and the repre- sentatives of the leading railroads as to his assistance in getting up big immi- grafton meeting in Natchez, and the date was fixed for the June 22. The governor will name a great many delegates and as'S general attendance, doing all n lis power to nelp along the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
Johnson City Hotel Burns

Johnson City, Tenn April 3.-The Hotel Carnegie, here, was totally destroyed by fire early this morning. The last occu- pant of the building vacated it Saturday, as extensive repairs were to have been made. The loss is s12O,O00 with $4SOOO in, surance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
postomce Robhery Reported

Chattanooga, April 3.-(Speclal)-News has been received in the office or the postoffice inspectors in this city that the postoffice at WedgewOod. Ala, had been robbed No details of the robbery were given, nor is it known the extent Of the losses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
ENS[EY OFFICER
 DIES SUDDENLY J. M. Perdue Succumbs to
 Heart Failure W. R. BROWN IS ROBBED Hishwaymen Threw Pepper In His Eyes and Relieved Him of Moncy-Ex- tra Police Ordered Around
 the Polls Today
w. R. BROWN IS ROBBED

J. M. Perdue a member of the police force at Ensley. was stricken with heart failure yesterday afternoon about o'clock and died almost instantly. Mir. Perdue had arrested a white man for being drunk and had just placed him in jail when he was seen to sink down on one of the benches in the courtroom and after a few gasps expired.
 Several fellow officers were present, who ran to his assistance and sum- moned medical aid. Dr. W. D. Fonvelle and Dr. F. II. Johnson responded at once, but death had come before their arrival. Chief Bodeker was notified and came to Ensley in an automobile. The body was removed to the Gaudin- Kennedy undertaking establishment and the coroner notified. The deceased had only been on the police force a few weeks. He was father r-in-law to Irby Zeigler, clerk of the recorders court. He was for many years one of the road supervisors of the Birmingham South ern Railway company He was about 50 years of age and leaves widow, one son, William. and three daughters, Mrs Zeigler, Miss Sallie and Miss Oracle. A sad feature is that the widow is very i'll. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at Oakland.
 MT. Perdue was held in high esteem by his friends and neighbors, and though connected with the police force only a short time, had given evidence of being an efficient officer He was member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. eHe leaves his family in comfortable circumstances, who reside on Jefferson avenue. Much sympathy is expressed for the be- reaved family in their sad and unex- pected bereavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
Contract for State Normal

Chattanooga, April 3.-(Special.) )-Adams & Alsup of this city have secured the contract to build the West Tennessee State Normal at Memphis The building is to cost In the neighborhood of s100,00O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
Railroad Man Killed

New Orleans, April S.-Joseph Schroed- CT, switchman, was instantly killed, and Thomas Scott, car inspector, was seri- ously injured while engaged in getting 3 deraied fiat car on the Southern Pacific tracks here today. An unexpected jerk of the engine is said to have been re- sponsble for the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
MT. DoWney's Prediction

In Sundays Age-Herald, Mr. Wards manager makes prediction as to the result of todays election for sheriff. His campaign not having been conducted in strict accord with the teachings of the Bible, he has evidently forgotten that old Biblical injunction, which reads as tollowS The last shall be first and the first shall be last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
Strenuous Campaign in EnsIey

The quietness of the Sabbath day in Ensley was typical of the Hull before the storm" The campaign managers, the field workers, and friends of the various candidates have girded their loins and are ready and eager for the battle today. Not in recent years have such strenuous efforts been put forth by the friends of the office seekers to land the man of their choice, and a stubborn fight is expected to be waged until the last ballot is cast tonight. The campaign has been in the main good natured and free from personalities, but nevertheless every one will be glad hen it is over.
 To ensure order at the polls, Chief Bodeker has ordered all extra men to report for duty at the city hall today. While not anticipating any trouble tn e chief has prepared for any emergency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
To the Electors of Jefferson Cduu y

The campaign is over, and wish publicly to thank my many personal friends who have labored for faithfully have not had the means to properly put my candidacy before the people in the way of advertising but my deficiency in this respect has been more than made up by your loyal support feel confident of vic tory hear the very best news from all parts of the County and I only ask that you continue your loyal support throughout the day. have tried, and have n- structed my friends to unfair methods feel that have the fight through the influence of my many friends. I have refraned from personalities against either of my opponents. I thank most heartily all my friends and supporters for the victory which seems through your influence and loyalty. If any thing has been said by myardent and enthusiastic sup porters which could be possibly construed to be oen sve to either of my opponents take this method of assuring them that have intended oense to either of them and shall finish the without any i'll feel ing toward either of my opponents toward those who could not contribute to my victory.
 Gratefully,
 VVna. J. Wa1drol
 Candidate for Circuit Court Clerk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-04-04
Highwaymen Throw Pepper

w. R. Brown, a young white man, was held up and robbed last night on Avenue H and Fourteenth street. MT. Brown is employed at the Shepparu Lumber company and had been work ing late. He lives on Avenue I, and while crossing a vacant lot on Avenue H was accosted by three negroes, wh O asked him for a match.
 As he was about to comply with the request he was seized by two of them and the other threw pepper in his eyes, completely binding him. He was re- lieved of his cash, amounting to $13.50, and other valuables. The negroes de- camped, leaving their victim helpless. He groped his way to the nearest house, his cries for assistance bringing him ready help. Dennis Echols and his bloodhounds were summoned. The dogs picked up the trail and tracked the high waymen to Hueytown where, ow- ing to the number of persons passing to and fro the trail was lost. At late hour they had not been arrested
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-31
LABOR NEWS

Hosting engineers at Davenport Ia
recently formed a union.
The membership of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners now is 10000.
A campaign will shortly be started
to organize the tobacco workers of the
Dominion of Canada.
new union of jewellery workers, to
be affiliated with the international,
was recently formed at Providence,
r. I.
In spite of last years depressions in
Austria the railwaymen's union in that
country has increased its membership
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Men employed in the pipe fitting
shops of san Francisco, have had sew
eral meetings of late and have decided
TO organize into a labor union.
Returns from firms employing 1913.
900 work people in the cotton industr,
of Great Britain show decrease of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-31
Heart toHeart
[ alks.
THE COST OF WAR.
By EDWIN A. NYE.

Ever see a battleship?
There it swings at anchor. out in the
harbor. a monster. hard iron fighting
ship.
Cost 100000!
And in ten years that $1O,O0O,0O0
war machine will be fit only for scrap
iron.
For lavish waste it is the limit.
Figure the cost of the expensive en-
gines Of destruction aboard. the cost
Of ammunition for mere target prac-
tice, the cost of the food. drink and
clothing of the half regiment of the
crew trained to kill men and destroy
property.
Figure the cost of the mountains of
of the wages for thesmen-
| Wastei
When you have computed the tre-
mendous cost of this war vessel null
tiply the sum by the number of war
ships maintained by our navy-and
the navies of the world. And then
Supplement your calculation by a
/ visit to one of our forts. Note the cost
of the buildings, barracks. stables,
drill halls, etc.. etc. Put into your es-
innate the cost of forage and food and
wages paid the officers and men. Null
| tiply the sum by the number of our
forts, add the cost of our war depart
ment and then guess at the tremen-
dous millions paid in Europe for land
ornaments.
All this in times of peace!
And why?
Because civilization is slow IN com
ing to the world. Because nations are
prizefighters. bruisers rather thar
gentlemenl
Do you say the war vessel and the
drilling soldiers thrill you?
Yes. because of the savage that re
mains in all of us.
But. rightly viewed, all the pomI
and circumstance of war is pro
foundry sad spectacle. Soldiers ant
cannon are the induces of an immature
and cropping world. cropping slowly to
ward the day when the war drum
throbs no longer.
) War is waste.
1t is waste of great treasure ant
precious human life. And as the ma
lions build their Dreadnoughts ant
drill their troops they admit they ar
ages behind their own citizens. VIII
get along without killing one another.
: However
Civilization grows. and the nation
slowly are adopting arbitration. Tha
, white palace of peace at The Hague
an earnest of the time when the bat
tlef1ags shall be furled
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-31
Political Announcements
REPUBLICAN CALI.

REPUBLICAN CALL.
OFFICIAL CALL FOR REPUBLICAN
TOWNSHIP CONVENTION FOR
CALUMET TOWNSHIP.
The Republican voters of Calumet
Township, Lake County, Indiana, are
hereby notified that there Will be a
Mass Convention of the Republican
voters of said township at the Binzen-
hof hall, Gary, Indiana. Thursday, Sept.
10Th. at 1880 p. m, for the purpose OF
nominating candidates on the Republic
ticket, for the following township
offices, the same to be voted for at the
general election 70 be held Tuesday,
November Sth, 1910, as follows:
Four Candidates for Justice of the
Peace.
Four Candidates for Constable.
Three Candidates for Members of the
Township Advisory Board.
All candidates for nomination on the
said Township Ticket will be required
| to file writtea announcement with the
secretary of the Republican Township
Central Committee on or before noon
Saturday, Sept. 10th, i'm order TO have
! name considered at said meeting.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-31

per cent in wages paid, as compared
with a year ago.
The labor party of Arizona has ap-
piled to the department of labor at
Ottawa Ont, for copies of the labor
laws of Canada, a guide in the
amendment of the constitution of the
state.
The Oakland (CaL) board of public
works has let a contract for the con-
struction of a police telegraph and fire
alarm building, to cost s44,7s4, with
the proviso that only Oakland union la
Dor men be employed in the work.
In answer to the appeal issued by
the American Federation of Labor on
behalf of the Amalgamated Association
/ of Iron and Steel Workers. a sum of
more than $4,000 was realized from
Jan. to May 81. of this year, inclusive.
With the determination of calling off
all union men connected with the
building operations in Stockton. Cal,
the lumber handlers and team drivers
of that city have gone on strike. They
expect to win victory by making the
tie-up complete.
| AS a result of the loss of their time
earned toward pensions from the com
pany in the recent strike on the Grand
Trunk railroad, the members of the
/ brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and
| Conductors on the line have started a
| pension fund OF their own.
1t has been decided by the union
/ hod carriers at San Francisco, Cal,
/ to enforce the resolution adopted at
! the Monterey state building trades
council convention that the eight hour
day should obtain for all hod carriers.
| The men are now working eight and a
/ half hours day
| A new labor party for the city OF
New York. taking in all its boroughs
! has been formed 1t is the first munich
pal labor party to be formed since the
| Henry George campaign of 1856, when
the old United Labor party existed and
| New York and Brooklyn was a sepa-
rate city.
BY unanimous vote the delegates &c
the International Typographical unior
changed the pension laws of the organ
ization so that a union printer. whc
has been in good standing for twenty
years and becomes disabled, may draw
81 a week benefit. This takes care o;
disabled printers who could not gel
into the Union Printers home until
they reach the age limit of 60 years
Under the rule, if a man becomes dis
abled before reaching the age limit h,
Will receive the pension.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-31
MR.. COULD DECLINES THE HONOR.

Should the
be
Spain his majesty would, e a man
less the parallel surprise the
the enmng politics the Steel
political
the Roumanan and his
from Carmen Sylyias path
However that
publican of
Early
the delivered
evenin
The of the republican lawyer
knowingly and unwngly baptized
protested
regarded the honor that ndeby
the meantime the
vention
enersonian
Other g. 0
aflc
The
THERE is NO question but that
Gehouse
to succeed Aey politician
the
possible for Dr. Alleys friends
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-31
sTHIS IS MY GOTH BIRTHDAY"
Zachariar x. Snyder.

Zachariah Xenophon snyder, whose
name was presented for president of
the National Educational Association
at the recent convention in Boston. was
born August 81, 1850, in Reagantown.
Pa, and large part of his educational
career was passed in that State. After
graduating from Waynesburg College
in 1876 he served sucessively as prin-
cipal of schools in Wiconisco, Pa. pro-
fessor of higher mathematics and nat
ural history in Waynesburg College,
principal of the schools of Greensburg
Pa, and superintendent of the city
schools of Reading. From 1889 to 1891
DIR. Snyder was president of the State
Normal School at Indiana. Pa, which
position he resigned in 1891 to accept
the presidency of the Colorado State
Normal School at Greeley
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-31
Uncle Walt
The Poet Philosopher
HELPFUL NEIGHBORS.

When sick might endure it, could i'll alone; but
me-
blamed
and choke
a
embaImne you
to he neis cone7
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-31
MORE EXCITEMENT FOR CROWN POINT.


all its delights pristine placid
in
The
olympic Bulesque
n the
delight
Undoubtedly
hits the
board
the
and the
ball scalped
desueu
Blue"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-31
LABOR DAY AT HAND.

Labor rolled
which stands impressed community where
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-31
REPUBLICAN
TICKET.

Senator
ALBERT J. BEvERIDGE.
Secretary OF state
OTIS e GUILLEY, Danvtlle.
Auditor of state.
JOHN Il. REED, Muncie.
Treasurer of state
JoNCE MoNYHAN, Orleans.
Clerk Supreme Court
EDWARD. ". FITZGERALD, Portland.
state Statisticaan.
JOHN L. PEETZ, Kokomo.
State Superintendent Public Instructicn
8. C. FERRELIs shelbyvflie.
Attorney General.
FINLEY p. MOUNT, Crnwferdsvi1lA
state Geoiogfst.
w. 8. BLATCHLEY, Terre Haute.
Judge Supreme Court, Second District
OSCAR MONTGOMERY, Seymour.
Judge supreme Court, Third District
r. M. MILLER, Franklin
Judges Appellate Court, First District
c. @. HADLEY, Indianapolis, and
WARD III. WATSON, Charleston.
Judges Appellate Court, Third District
ID. W. CoMsToCK, Richmondl
JOSEPH M RABB, wiIIiamsport, and
H. u. TUTHILI., Michigan City.
Congress
EDGAR D. CRUMPACEkER.
Joint senator
FRANK n. GAvfT
Joint Representative
WILLARD ID. VAN HORNE
Representative.
MICHAEL GRIMMER.
Prosecuting Attorney
CHARLES e. GREENWALD.
Clerk Lake County CourtB.
ERNEST L. sHORTRIDGE
| Sheriff
THOMAS GRANT.
| Treasurer.
A. ,. SWANSON.
! Coroner.
DIR. FRANK SMITH.
Assessor.
w. e. BLACK.
Survcyor
RAY SEELEY.
Commissioner Second District
LEVI II. HUTTON.
Commissioners Third District
MAT ,. BROWN.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-08-31
"THIs DATE IN HISTORY.


1661-Baron D'Avaugour took Office as
Governor of Canada.
1694-John Archaic appointed colonial
governor of the carolinas.
1S10-Congressman Jacob Brinkerhofr
of Ohio, who drew up the famous
Wilpot Proviso born In Cayuga, N.
Y. Died in Mansfield, o., July 10.
1880.
1Sf4-The island of Nantucket agreed
with the British to remain neutral
in the war.
1s47-Illinois voted to accept her State
constitution
1S57--Construction of the Mont Cents
Tunnel was commenced
1SS6-Earthquake in Charleston. S. c..
resulted in great loss of life and
property.
1900-The Hon. H r. Emerson re-
signed his position as premier OF
New Brunswick
19o4-The Archbishop of Canterbury
arrived in Montreal.