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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-18
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New York. July l7.-Three inbound
steamships from British ports were
searched for DR.. Harvey Hawley Grip
pen to-day-the Cedric from Liverpool
and Queenstown. the Columbia from
Glasgow, and the Cleveland from
Hamburg. Southampton and Cher
bours; but on none of them was there
a trace of the man for whom the po-
lice of the world are looking.
Three detectives. aided by Nine.
Ginett and her sister, Mrs Hyde. both
friends of Eel1e Elmore. the doctors
missing wife. scrutinized every passen-
ger. Although they We're disappointed
once more. they still nave hopes OF
3ntercepting the doctor here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-18
No Ill-EMects,

Emporia. Kan. July i17.-speaker
Cannon arrived here from Winfield
late to-day and despite the high tenn
perature of the afternoon. he said he
made the fve-hour trip without any
discomfort The Speaker apparently
is suffering no Ill effects from his ex-
perience of yesterday. e1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-07-18
P|TTMAN NOW IN
GOOD QUARTERS
Madriz Has Housed Prisoner in
Commodious Cell in
Managua.
WANT ORDER WITHDRAWN
Shippers Complain Of Action
Taken by the Norwegian
Minister.
WANT ORDER WITHDRAWN

ManaEua- Nicaragua, July 17.-Wil-
liam P. Pittman. the American engineer
who was captured by the Madriz forces
near Bluetelds and brought here, is
now confined In commodious cell.
When Pittman arrived under escort a
few days ago he was placed in dirty
cell less than six feet square. Against
this treatment Consul Olivares enter
ed a vigorous protest at the instance
OF the American government and the
prisoner was transferred to better
quarters. Pittman's new cell is shareo
by other prisoners, one Of whom is u
jamaican negro. Learning of this, the
consul requested that the Jamaican
be placed in another compartment ana
President Madriz issued orders to this
effect. P1ttman, however, asked that
the Jamaican be allowed to remain, In
view OF the fact that they had shared
other mtsfortunes together.
1t is reported here that President
Madriz Is soon to name cabinet
Want Order withdrawn.
Washington. July 17.-Appeal has
been made TO the State Department by
the Bluefelds Steamship Company,
whose vessels sail under the Norwei-
gan flag between New Orleans and
Nicaraguan seaports. asking the de-,
partments il it cannot get the Nor
weigan consul at New Orleans to see
to 1t that the proclamation Of Ma
driz declaring Bluehelds closed be
obeyed. because the Norwegian gov
ernment has recognized the proclama-
tion. Similar appeals have been made
by number of American companies,
interested in various enterprises In
Nicaragua in which they have money
invested. They say that the enforce
ment of the Madriz proclamation
would entail much loss and suffering
as we'll "as complete cessation Of bus
mess and ruin of American interests"
There is considerable sickness
among the Madriz troops at Bluetields
Bluff, according to Thomas P. Maffatt,
American consul at Bluehelds. and in a.
report to the State Department he
says that on account of the bad sani-s
tary conditions at the point he has
requested General Estrada to take
great precautton as to communications
between the Bluff and the town. He
says he knows nothing of the reported
yellow fever at the Bluff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
MURRAY BROWN IN
 BUSINESS 25 YEARS

In commemoration of 21 years In the wholesale dry goods business, Murray Brown of Goodal- Brown & Co.,, enter tained the store forces at the Country club last night The members of the firm, including Erskine Ramsay were there, and the occasion was very happy one. MT. Brown, in Nashville 21 years ago, entered the business in which he has been an important factor for sev- eral years. He came to Birmingham sev- eral years ago and went into the present company. With other able men in this firm he has worked up an excellent trade in Alabama, and is contributing generally to the recognition of Birmingham as ar important jobbing center.
 At the banquet last night short speeches of felicitation were made by several of those sharing the hospitality. The hos. made short talk, relating In the course of it many experiences of comic and serious nature which has been his lot from time to time in his years in the business. MT. Goodall, Mir. Ramsay and others made short talks in addition to MT. Brown.
 After the courses were served and the speeches made the attendants gathered around MT, Brown and a general get to- gether and congratulatory session was held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
BOARD OF TRADE
 HAS NO MEETING Will Push Movement for Bet
 ter Depot BOYS FIRE RECKLESSLY Bullet From Rihe Narrowly Misses Mayor Lewis During Court-Work on New Methodist Church
 to Begin
BOYS FIRE RECKLESSLs

Bessemer, September 2.-(Special)- There failed to be a meeting of the board of trade this afternoon owing to the fact that nothing of importance had developed except the matter of the hearing of the railroad commission of the demand of Bessemer for better depot facilities. This is In the hands of a special committee consisting of w. P Gum. chairman; J.. A Estes and Gardner F. Goodwin. They will go to Montgomery next week and ask the railroad commission to transfer the hearing on October 3. It Is hoped that the commission will see fit to come to Bessemer It would be very costly for the Bessemer contenders to go to Mont gomery, as the cost of transportation for the witnesses, etc., would be consider able It would not be much trouble for the railroad men to come to Bessemer as most of them have headquarters in Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
MAT SLOAN HEADS
 AUBURN ALUMNI Enthusiastic Meeting at Hill
 man Last Night TEACH CHIEF SPEAKER
Auburn Spirit Much in Evidence and "Gct Together" Feeling Never More Evident Than at
 the Rally

| The Jefferson County Alumni associa- tion of the Polytechnic institute at Au- hurn held on enthusiastic meeting in the palm room at the Hotel Hillman last night. More than 100 alumni and their friends were in attendance. Mat Sloan was elected president for the ensuing year.
 President Charles c. Thach of the Polytechnic institute was the principal speaker of the occasion.
 The Auburn spirit, an element of pe- culiar loyalty, was strongly manifest in every speech and every hearty handcap. iollity good fellowship and tender rev. erence for sacred memories.
 A striking feature of the evening was an eloquently silent tribute to the de- ceased professors of the institution sug- gested by Prof. A. A Persons of Besse- mer during his five minutes address. He requested that every man present stand for a moment in memorial of the dead
 The meeting was called to order at o'clock by President Joel F. Webb or the County Alumni association.
 The following committee on nomination was appointed: w. K. Terry, c. B. Glenn and John c. Carmichael.
 The committee reported the following nominations for county officers for the ensuing year: President, Mat Sloan; sec retary. J. B. Garber executive commit tee W. T. Warren, pr. Gross Harrison, pr. Andrew Cameron, William Lacey and Hubert Drennen.
 The committees nominees were unani- mously elected.
 President Thach suggested a roll call by classes and the responses were most in- teresting. Dr. Thach. himself, represent ing the class of TT, was the oldest man present
 The first speaker of the evening was Charles L. Harold of Montgomery. pres ident of the Alabama Alumni association. He reviewed the work that had been ac- ccmplished by the association and out lined some of the ambitious plans that are now being devised to get the boys of Auburn" closer together and to do all possible for the building up of the institu- ton.
 All the speakers except Dr. Thach were limited to five minutes and all were enthusiastic and loyal to the interests of their alma mater Among the speakers were ". K. Terry, Joel F. Webb, Dr. W. J. Cameron. A, A. Persons, Hinds Peevey. l. W. McAdory, Judge J. C. Carmichael. Tom Bragg, Jere Quinn and E. W. Lynn.
 Dr. Thach spoke in his characteristical- ly easy and democratic style. He re- viewed some of the peculiar virtues and policies of the Polytechnic institute, the school that teaches the boy how to work with his hands.
 The address was received with enthusi- asm by all the old students who had felt the personal touch and the warm sym pathy of this popular educator
 Just before Dr. Thach's address there was a three-rninuts recess for lemon ade and the relighting of cigars
 The meeting was a pleasant success and will result in much good for Auburn, A number of prospective students and pa reEts of prospective students were pres ent. They seemed to be deeply impressed with the loyalty and enthusiasm of the alumni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
TO SPEAK AGAINST
 SELLING PLANTS

"I intend to make a speech next week in every ward in Birmingham in oppo- sltion to the sale of the North Birming ham water and light plants" said AL derman Barnes Morgan last night ] don't believe the people intend to vote for the sale of the plants on September 1s. and if they are simply acquainted with the facts in the case am sure they will not.
 That water plant alone is worth s2oO, coo. and either plant is worth more to the city than it could possibly be to the companies. I expect to be joined by a ruoaber of other citizens. We expect to fight the issue to a finish, and on cleo. tion day will have watchers at the polls to see that the vote is properly counted.
 The speaking party will include Graham Perdue and several others. Opposition to the sale is organizing in North Bir- mingham and mass meeting will soon be called to protest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03

against the Southern railroad as a result of the accident at the grade crossing near West Lake. T. J. Fitzpatrick, father of Miss Margaret Fitzpatrick, is suing for $loo,o0o and Vernon Lee for s19,0o0. It is expected that several others will also en- ter suit.
 John Franklin Parsons, aged 66, died at his home at West Lake after an illness of three days from a stroke of paralysis
 He is survived by a son. Benjamin Par son, and two daughters, Mrs Joe Burge and Miss Sidetta Parsons. Funeral ser vices were held this afternoon from the residence. Interment was In Cedar Hill cemetery with Jacobs & Son in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
A FATHERS GRATITUDE

f The Age-Herald is in receipt of a. touch .ig letter from J. M. Solley, the father [ Miss Myrtle Solley, whose back was roken July 25. 191O when she fell F
 et down the elevator shaft at the Hill
 an hospital, where she was head night 1rse The letter is as follows:
 o the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Please allow me space in your columns A express in a feeble way the gratitude I my heart to all the kind people who ,mpathized with us in our great trouble hen our daughter Myrtle, was injured. UT daughter had the misfortune, while 1 duty, to fall down the elevator shaft. le broke her back, cut a considerable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
CAPT. WHITE TALKS
 ON CHOATE CHARGES
BIRMINGHAM MAN HoNoRED BY AMERICAN BAR AssoCIATToN-HE THINKS CHOATE ATTACK IN- SHRED BY PETTY GRIEVANCE

After attending the annual meeting of the American Bar association as one of the three delegates from Ala bama Capt. Frank s. White returned to Birmingham yesterday. While at the meeting Captain White was honorec by the association when elected as cen tral counsel from the state of Ala bama.
 Captain White stated yesterday that the meeting was the first held in the south in many years and that every southern attorney was interested in the meeting. He said the meeting was very largely attended and success in every way except for the very regret able insinuations cast upon Joseph H. Choate when resolutions reflecting up on him were placed before the con vention. Captain White said every member of the association regretted every one of them resented the meth ods employed by Attorney Chamblee of Chattanooga, who handled the resolu- ton.
 "The resolution to disbar MT. Choate I think, was an outrage upon one of the most honorable and distinguish eo members of the American bar" said Captain White. "rhe entire association regretted the affair and the resolution was given to the public by MT. Cham hlee after 1t was referred to the com
 mittee for investigation.
 "As I recall now the resolution was offered by MT. Chamblee, who did not
 mention the persons involved nor dit he read the resolution to the conven- | ton. After stating that he had some | thing of grievance it was sent tc
 the committee. No one knew what the resolution contained. Chamblee ther
 made the document public after the session had closed for the day. The issuance of the resolution wat | regarded as extremely improper. Aftel the papers came out with the resolu.
 ton the Chattanooga Bar association held a meeting. The next day they
 came into inc hall and read a resoIu | ton adopted in which it was stated | that the event was regretted by every.
 one of them and that they were deep | ly mortified that a Chattanooga at torney had started the proceedings
 This act was applauded to the echo. MT
 Chamblee then requested the conven
 ton to permit him to make a state
 ment He desired to withdraw tn.
 resolution of disbarment but the con vention would have none of 1t. lii
 request went to the grievance commit
 tee. where 1t will be threshed out alons
 with the plans for disbarment of MT Choate. S
 Personally I believe the plan wal
 simply one to mortify MT. Choate. Tn,
 alleged claim is 20 years old and | 1t had any truth in 1t the man woul,
 have tried to collect it years and year
 ago. I think the fellow has some spit
 against Mr. Choate and wished to hav
 him publicly humiliated. I think whe,
 such widespread publicity was sivey
 the resolution that the prosecutors o
 MT. Choate were fully satisfied. Tn act was condemned unreservediy h. the members and 1t would not surprts me to see results come other than wer
 planned by the persons making tn
 charges"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03

gash in her head and received many other injuries and bruises. She was not ex- pected to live and when this news was published in the papers it seemed to en- list the sympathy of many far and near We received many letters, some from Texas. expressing sympathy with words to console and comfort us in the time of trouble which did do our weary hearts -so much good.
 The good people of Birmingham that have visited us and the dear girl at the hospital while we were waiting and ex- pecting her death with aching hearts have comforted us so much that I never can forget them. Others in the city whom we have met expressed their sym pathy with the words, "I pray God she may recover and gave Us so great com fort.
 l am so grateful to the ministers of the Gospel who visited us and the dear girl at the hospital when it seemed that the crisis was on, comforting us witt their presence and good words and talk ing to the dear girl about her souls welfare, telling her of the good Lord who Is a present help in time of trouble and worthy of trust at all times Their fervent prayers to Almighty God for her recovery, if it was His will. and for His consoing power gave us new strength. Surely the good Lord heard their prayers.
 The sympathy of those at the hospital did us so much good, One of their num- Der had fallen out of their lives 1t seemed, and it was a sad time for them, dearly. They expressed their love by showing their willingness to do all that could be done for her. Miss Holt, the superintendent, said "It almost breaks my heart to talk to the child" This was after our daughter had regained con- seriousness. May the Lord bless every one of them!
 The doctors who have attended my daughters case have been so faithful Dr. Jordan performed the surgical opera tion Surely the hand of God guided the hand that performed that operation IL has proved so successful After the oper- ation Dr. Jordan was by her bed She looked up into his face and said: Doe tor, I thank God that He has allowed such man as you are to live" Dr. Jor- dan's wife has been so kind and good and we are so grateful to her.
 The patients in the hospital expressed their sorrow and sympathy and when l would walk through the ward to speak to them they would tell me how good she had been to them. AS I go to my home in Gadsden every man and woman I meet who knows of our trouble says the very first word, How is your daugh- ter?'
 I do hope she will get well. We have been praying for her every day. It is marvellous that she Is living. Tt Is a miracle, Is the expression coming from every source. NTo everyone We want tc thank you for your sympathy and your prayers. God bless everyone who has sym pathized with us
 l wish to say to all who read this let ter that I do pray to God that none of you shall ever have to pass through such an ordeal as we are passing through now Still pray for us The girl is cheerful and seemingly better Sometimes the clouds are thick and lowering. The light is almost gone, but yet we see a little spark that makes us know the sun is on the other side and hope returns. Yours sincerely, J. M SOLELY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03

Only one incident can prevent the ap- pearance at the Alabama State Fair. De- tober 6-15. of the most dare-devel act on any fair circuit in the country, and that would be the variation of one or two inches in his famous loop the loop with out loop. by an athlete who hangs his life by thread.
 If Rule" reaches Birmingham alive after passing over the northern end or the circuit he will make his appearance before the throngs at the fair twice each day. holding them in suspense with his remarkable circle in the air.
 Dashing down narrow plane from a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
COL. KOLB IS BUSY
 MAKING SPEECHES

Col Reuben r. Kolb, Alabama's next commissioner of agriculture, and present head of the agricultural department of the State Fair is sowing educational seed all over Alabama. and at the same time giving the people an idea of the magni- turc of the coming State Fair.
 He will speak at more than a dozen stste fairs, and everywhere he is wei. comed by throngs of farmers Monday which Is farmers day at the Huntsville fair. he wii be the principal speaker and on Thureday he will make an ad- al ess at the fair in Florence.
 It ia stated that the country people are now more aroused over the fair and that interest is further spread than ever be. fore, due to the activity of Colonel Kolb in whose words the general public and the farmer especially, put absolute conf dence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
REMARKABLE ACT WILL
 BE GIVEN AT BIG FAIR

height of 40 fe>S. he turns loop in the air on a bicycle. and lands across a gap of 15 feet, on a rNn board but three feet wide. Should he Miss it by a few inches his death would be certain. This is but one of the many sensational acts which the fair association will pre- sent. In every season the officers seek to secure some real thriller. as there is nothing that appeals so much as a dar- ing act. but this year Secretary Chafree believes he has an act that will outclass every previous year. It will be given free twice a day in front of the grand stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Excitement in Police Court

Intense excitement reigned in the po- lice court this morning when in the midst of court a bullet crashed through the window behind Mayor Lewis and Clerk J. B. Houston. detective at once in- vestigated the shooting and found that some youngsters had been practicing with rifle and one bullet escaped. The boys were warned not to do any more shoot ing in the city limits.
 Chief of Detectives Patton, in speak ing of the matter this afternoon, said
 'This is the limit. There have been numerous complaints about malicious mis- chief on the part of the street boys that have been passed over. Bessemer has the toughest street boys of any city Its size and some of them need a course in the reform school that they will get If they are not careful. I have warned them fully, now I am going to act.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
To Begin on New Church

The building committee has decided to begin work on the new Methodist church on October 1. It is understood that there will be elaborate ceremonies when the cornerstone is laid. The new church will be situated on the corner of Berkley ave- nue and Nineteenth street, diagonally op- posite from the present building. The committee has issued the following state- ment:
 ''The building committee of the Meth odist church will begin work on the new church October 1. In order to do this it will be necessary to collect the first payment due on subscriptions. Therefore all subscribers to the fund are requested to make the first payment during the month of September not later than the 10th. All who contemplate contributing who have not subscribed will please dc the same. Please make payments to B c. Jones, treasurer. We will appreciate il very much if you will make payment without call from the committee as il will save them a great deal of time and trouble. If however. you fall to send in your payment you will be called on for same after the 2Oth, so please be ready TT. F. ROBINSON, IF. B. BUCK, ''B. c. JONES. Committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Car Thieves Active

There have been several car burgla ries in the Bessemer district during the last four nights. and in each case the thieves have succeeded in getting away without leaving a clew. Last night car on the Southern track was entered and a large amount of clothing was stolen. wednesday night car on the Alabama Great Southern house track was broken into and Sl6o worth of tobacco was stolen, On the same night two cars were entered at Valley Creek Junction, but nothing was stolen. The detective force has been working on the case, but 50 far have failed to apprehend the thieves
 Personal and General
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03
Grimn wesver Preliminsry Toda,

The preliminary hearing of Griffin Weaver, 16-year-old white boy. charged with the killing of Cecil Goodwin, am other boy, will be held this morning in Judge Benners division of the inferior court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03

$6.25 Atlanta and return IS, IT,. IS, good limit, Southern Railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03

Personal and General Two damage suits have been filed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03

Dining cars on all trains to New York via Southern Rail way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-03

Hotels and Summer Resorts
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1910-01-27

and many of it's members have at
times been over-willing to shake their
fingers in the faces of other people
and say "You shall not" Naturally,
the other people resent such conduct
as an impertinent interference with
their rights, and they proceed to defy
the Prohibitionists and the Prohibi-
ton law because they have been
goaded into opposition. There are
liberal Prohibitionists and there are
extreme Prohibitionists, and to the
dictatorial policy pursued by the lat
ter must be attributed many years of
opposition to the Prohibition law and
long-continued indifference to its en-
forcement. In the political sense, it
has been the sins of its zealots that
have for so many years kept it wan
dering in the wilderness away from a
sight of its promised land. There are
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1910-01-27

the iron into the poor editors SOUL The
author of the present article is Mr.. Har
rison L. Beach and he is introduced by
the editor as "a trained and unprecedented
observer"
Whatever the gentleman's abilities
from training may be and whatever his
freedom from prejudice, it may be said,
without undue severity, that he seems
to have been admirably free from any
previous acquaintance with Prohibition
lists or Prohibition. For example, we
find him saying:
What, then, has been the matter
with the Prohibition law? The
trouble has lain in the fact that deep
in the hearts of the majority of men
there exists strong resentment against