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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30
Stories of SuCCeSS-WinnerS

wanted to "write her up" and print her picture When she did consent to talk. however. there was no affection or con straint in her manner or speech.
 'Yes, it is true," she said, T have IT, cense to practice law in the state and federal courts. Over my desk there you will see the certificates from the supreme court of Alabama and the federal court. As yet I do not appear in court. my or flee duties consuming all of my time. but I am still pursuing my studies with the purpose of practicing at the bar eventual ly How did I come to study law? The best answer I can give is, because l love it. The activities of life have always had a strong attraction for me. So left the High school and entered the Wheeler Business college of this city, talk ing the full course in bookkeeping, short hand and other business training. This gave me an opening in MT. w T. Wards law offices four years ago and there I have been since I felt the fascination of the law books from the first, and soon saw that a knowledge of the law would
 make me more useful in the office and pave the way for a larger career. Ac-
 cordingly I devoted all of my spare hours
 to reading law. and in due time was en-
 abled to pass the examinations which
 permitted me to practice in the courts.
 That's about all worth telling, I suppose" !, she said, turning her calm, purposeful
 gray eyes squarely upon me. You may
 add, if you wish that I was born in
 Macon, Ga, and lived there until l was 12 years of age. when removed with my family to Birmingham You may also say that I regard the Wheeler Business college as a training school of the highest class. The practical. systematic instruction which l received there not only enabled me to step into the ranks of well-paid bread-winners. but it Is the basis of whatever success I ,, have achieved since. In other words. it gave me the right start. I can recom-
 mend the Sloan-Duployan system of shorthand to any one who contempiates taking course in shorthand. It is
 easily learned, rapidly written and very easily read The Wheeler method of teaching typewriting is also the best in
 my opinion. know President Wheeler
 as high-toned gentleman, who takes a personal interest in the welfare of | his students after they leave college,
 as well as when they are under his 1 tuition'
 | It remains for me to say something Miss Riddle omitted. Her legal attain
 ments and acumen have gained for her
 the respect and admiration of the mem- l hers of the Birminsham bar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30
APPLICATIONS FOR
 ATHLETIC CLUB
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN IS MEET ING WITH GREAT SUCCESS AND CLUB WILL SOON BRANCH OUT ON LARGER LINES.

That the members of the Athletic club are entering into the membership cam paign with vim and vigor is proven by the manner in which applications for membership are being filed with the sec retary. The campaign is barely one week old, yet fully 50 applications for member ship have been filed The campaign Is being conducted vigorously and practical ly every member of the special commit tee is working hard. Chairman A. H. Ford, who has charge of the campaign, Is oongratulating the men on their work, and it appears that success has already crowned the movement for larger club.
 An interesting feature of the Athletic club is the contemplated additions that will be made to the features now offered. With 8 view of making the club one of the largest in the south, and we'll equipped as any in the country, President Sam Sturgeon has written to the leading athletic clubs of the country. Here is a copy of the letter that has been sent to the secretaries of the Athletic clubs In Chicago, New York, Cincinnati and score of other cities:
 Dear Sir-The Birmingham Athletic club is preparing to spread out and it is the intention of the officials to equip the club with every possible feature for the entertainment of the young men. It is our desire to ascertain just what features are enjoyed at the club with which you are connected. Please enumerate the depart ments at the club giving every feature that Is enjoyed. The local club is a we'll equipped club. but 1t is the desire to inn prove it along the feature line, now that Birmingham has become enlarged and the needs of the club are greater. We now have in the local club well-equipped bowl ing alleys, poolrooms swimming pools. shower baths, handball courts, basketball courts, well-equipped gymnasium boxing room, equipped with up-to-date punching bags; indoor rife range, clothes pressing department, game room and up-to-date reading room. We mention these feature in order to inform you as to the present equipment of the club. and 1t is our de- sire to know just what features you have that are not a. part of the cal club. We are anticipating putting L Turkish bath in the near future and from time to time adding other features"
 1t is believed that when replies to these letters are received they will show that members of few athletic clubs in the country enjoy more than the members of the local club. Tho membership cam paign will close March 20. and 1t is the desire of the club to have at least 100 new members by that time. This looks easy now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30
Real Estate Transfers,

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate fin which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court
 S4500-John M. Martin to E. J. Tar brough. lots H and 22, block 22-E, Ensley Land companys survey of Ensley.
 s2750-W. R. Stewart to J. J. Mays, lots 13 and IA. block 2-I, Ensley Land com pany's fifth addition to Ensley.
 N500-North Birmingham Land com pany to A. B. Mccormick, lot 10, block A, North Birmingham Land company's s second addition to North Birmingham.
 s1500-N. P. Kleinboehl to L. White Mat thews, lot A, block 31, survey of Phelan's addition to Birmingham.
 S3O00-W. C. Gewin to L. M. McArver, the north 14o feet of lot 2. block g. West End Land and Improvement company s survey of West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30

one of the feature attractions. In this side show will be found wonderful col lection of Roman and Grecian statuary and historical relics, dating from tha Fourteenth century.
 The committee on securing exhibits from the merchants has been very suc- cessful. The names of the members of this committee are as follows: Lieut.. J. D. Carlisle. Maj. R. L. Gregory, Col. c. l.. Ledbetter, Maj. c. H. Seals, Capt. E. J. McCrossin. The committee on ad- vertising has also kept very busy. This committee is composed of Lieut.. Frank Morgan. Lieut.. Harry Poole. Lieut.. Ed L. Anderson.
 The secretary of the event wishes td state there will be a. big boosters meet ing held in the armory this afternoon at o'clock, at which he wishes all mem- bers to be present as there are some very interesting facts that he. wishes to discuss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30
:. w. Jones Goes With
 Jamison-Seihels COmpany

MT. Laurens W. Jones, who for the past seven years has been manager of the Remington Typewriter company for the state of Alabama, resigns his position to take charge of the life department of the Jemison-Seibels Agency, district agents for the Travellers of Hartford. MT. Jones made most enviable record with the Remington typewriter people, and they re- lease him very reluctantly. In 1907 he won first prize for the largest percent age of increase of sales over any office in the United States. and he has never fallen below fourth place. His experience, first as solicitor and then as manager, for a concern like the Remington Typewriter company makes him well suited for his new work. The Jemison -Seibels combina- ton and the Travellers Insurance com pany are to be congratulated upon secur- ing the service of such high-class man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30
PARKE EXPLAINS
 NEEDS OF LIBRARY
cHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT IS VERY INADEQUATE AND ADDl- TIoNAI FUNDS ARE NEEDED TO SUPPLY WANTS or.cHILDHeN.
To the Editor of The Age-Herald.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 The public library situation may be epitomized as follows:
 opened as a free circulating and reference library in october last, It meets a demand for circulating books that now averages over 200 volumes Ter day The seating capacity of the library is frequently taxed to the ut most by readers The city, through the Board of Education, pays all cost of maintenance.
 Some 1000 volumes have been cata- logued and are to be found on the shelves. There is room for twice or .tbrice as many more books. There is a growing demand for these desired additions and the city is in no finan- cial condition to supply the demand. If they are to be supplied private be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30
MILITARY PARADE
 WILL OPEN SHOW
Special Attractions Are to Be Pre- scented at Military Affair, Which
 Begins February g.

The coming military exposition will open it's doors at 7:30 o'clock February 9, after the grand military parade. The parade will form at the armory and march through the principal streets of the city and will consist of all five com panies, A, c and B, Battery D and Troop D, with all officers and privates in full uniform. The exposition band will lead the procession A large quantity of red fire and fireworks have been ordered for this special event.
 The exhibit floor space without doubt will all be taken up A number of small rooms, halls and Hobbies around armory floor have been secured to use for shows and various other attractions.
 The Heinegabublers Museum will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30

Portia played lawyer once in her life, and only once. when, to use a modern slang expression, things were framed up'' for her-her appearance before the tribunal of the duke being made as easy for her as dramatic license would permit Here in Birmingham we nave a young woman who has earned the right to practice law in the state and federal courts by diligent, systematic study. Shakespeare's heroine was a creation of the. poets mind. Miss Mamie Riddle, attorney at law, is a living personality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Prince Chap.r

Elliott Dexter, who has gained populari- ty for his able co-stellar work with Flor ence Davis, appeared last night at the Jefferson in thoroughly enjoyable pre- sentaton of Cyril Scotts famous vehicle, '"The Prince Chap" If excellent acting on the part of the star and capable work on the part of the supporting company count for aught. last nights perform ance deserves high praise. Those who ex- pected @ poor production because the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30

parting the former idol of the Prince Chap returns, only to find Claudia grown to young womanhood and first In the affections of her former lover. Claudias affection for her daddy changes to love, and when the curtain falls the chances are very favorable for a future welded state. delightful play delight fully acted was last nights performances of "fhe Prince Chap" k. T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30
VALENTINES by the mil lions. Post Card Exchange.

Judge c. w. Ferguson is a candidate for reelection as Judge of the City Court of Bir- mingham, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30
W. R. GUNN BUYS OUT
 BIC DRUG STORE INTERESTS
Acquires Entire Control of Gum GambilI Drug Store and "The
 Crystal PaIace.D

pr. W. R. Gum has acquired the full control of the Gunn-Gambill Drug Co.,. at the corner of Third avenue and Nine teenth street and the Gum Drug Co. s store "The Crystal Palace" at Third avenue and Twentieth street pr. Gum purchased the interests of his partner. A. A. Gambill. These two stores are among the largest and handsomest in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30

Yes, we have your size. Pick the style you want. Do it now. Moneys time with you. Get one of those $15.00 suits. Varley & Bauman Clo. Co,
 1910 Sd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30

Yes, we have your size. Pick the style you want. Do it now. Money saving time with you. Get one of those $500 suits. Varley & Bauman Clo. Co.,,
 1910 Sd Ave, s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30

Thus truth outdoes fiction There was
 nothing of the theatrical in Miss Riddles entrance into the legal profession, and there is nothing of the poser in her make
 in. After a few minutes conversation
 with her, I discovered that l was face Is face with another type of success vfnnor-the one who hides world of a purpose behind modest, retiring de- nnocnor. Miss Riddle demurred at first fn psthainitx. GhA onuld not aaa vbv I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30

You can find Hermitage, sign painter, at city hall all next week, working for Greater Birmingham. Our place at Twen- ty-fifth street and Second avenue. Her mitage, of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30

trustee. and public acknowledgment will be made. THOMAS D. PARKE.
 Birmingham, January 2s, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30

Any suit in the house $14.48. Marc Link Misfit Clothing Parlors, 1911 list Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30

The famous O'ZELL Orien- tai Sherbet, will be sold for the first time at Dc. Gum Drug Co.,, 3rd and 20th, on next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-30

Notwithstanding the enormous sale have had for the past week there are still many desirable suits and other weaabes yet to be had We were so badly crowded Saturday that many people would not brave the rush, and these people ask Monday when their wants may be supplied in satisfactory 
 Phlipson-Harper Clo. Co.
 1902 Second Avenue
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
RAILROAD BILL AMENDED.
Townsend Measure Is Again Intro.
duccd IN House.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ls-The adj
ministration railroad bill amending
the interstate commerce act, origin
ally introduced in the house by Rep
resertatiye Townsend. OF Michigan.
was reintroduced by him yesterday
with a number of important amend
ments drawn By Attorney General
Wickersham. which change the bill
in the matter OF the creation OF the
court OF commerce. in the regulation
OF stocks and bonds and in the in
clusion Of electric railroads In the
scope OF the measure
In many particulars the langua5
of the bill is modified and new sec
lions are added The amendment. re-
lating TO the commerce court limits
its power TO that OF a federal circuit
court 10 meet the objection made 10
the original provision mat the court
would have more extensive jurisdlc'
ton than the existing circuit courts
OF the United states
The stock and bond provision IS
amended so as to permit Of the re-
organization OF railroads and for the
merger of railroads not directly pro-
limited. The act establishes the gen
eral principle that no stock snail De
issued By railroads except AT par, ana
no bonds. except at their reasonable
market or selling value, as ascertaincd
nv the interstate commerce commls-
eion and where either stock or bonds
is nsid for In property. Its fair value
n,ust he ascertained by the commits
sion
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
SOLVE HIGH LIVING PROBLEM.
plan. However, Fails To Meet Justice
Jeffries' Approval.

William Place solved the question
Of how 10 combat the high cost OF
living. but while he was putting MS
theory into practice Thursday night
he ran foul of Patrolman Isham. He
landed before Justice Jeffries Friday
morning.
William had s126C5, jag and a
number 81 aggressive ideas about 1000
rrices. When William ran up Dill
Of 60 cents for one small feed Ia a
restaurant. did William dig down Into
The sI2s65. sign. and she'll ont 80
cents No. not william. He took ms
check and started 90 walk out OF the
restaurant Employees objected. aud
rsham was attracted To the sceie.
place WIS fined 50 with the option OF
serving 10 days.
John Sieger. who had s1S, tried the
same game IN Michigan-ave. res.
tanrant Enter Patrolman William
Dwyer Same result. 50 or 10 days.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
HANS wEISSMANN SCORES
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT
From piano Score He Made String
Arrangement For Strauss "Enoeh
Arden PLAYED BY Quartet.

That the Detroit String quartet fos-
tiers resourceful as we'll as accomplish
ed artists In its ranks. bore striking
Instances the past week in the fac
that Hans Weissmann. the viola player
OF the organization. made the arrange
ment for strings of the beautiful
strauss musical setting 10 ,Tennyson' I
pcem "Enoch Arden" which was gip.
en- so successfully at the recent con
cetts.
Strauss wrote the score originally
for quartet OF striDded instruments
and from IL was made the piano al.
rangement. so frequently used Wheh
a. was decided that the Detroit quar-
ttt should give the number. Director
Lichtenstein sent TO the big music
publishing houses for the score. only
to meet with disappointment. Amer
lea did not have a single copy
Was too late TO secure one from
Europe so, in the face OF postpone
ment. Mr.. Weissmann came forward
with the suggestion that he endeavol
10 make an adaptation for string,
from the available piano score. That
ne succeeded admirably must be ac
knowledged by all who heard the ex
ouisite. composition the past week. '
Wa a notable achievement for Mr.
Weissmann. and too much credit car
scarcely be given him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
DAY IS
|. NOT LEGAL HOLIDAY
Act Creating II Unconstitutional
Rules Court. In Dismissing the
Charge Against Saloonkeeper.
III D9E ". =. c0NNoLLN.

In one Of the most remarkable opin-
ions ever handed down by a Michigan
idrist. Judge Wia.Sm F. Connolly, o!
the recorders court. holds that the
act OF he last legislature making
Columbus day. Oct =, legal holiday
insofar as II Affects the saloons. Is an
constitutional. Accordingly he quashes
the information filed in the case 81
Edward Carmody caarged with keep
ing his saloon open on that lay. aud
orders the discharge OF the defendant.
The opinion Was rendered Friday
After discussing ia a logical and eN-
haustive manner tie strictly lesa.
phases Of the question and holding
that Columbus day Is not such a
holiday rs the !aN provides. may be
read into he list Of holidays affected
by the liquor laws 10y judicial lnler
ence. he concludes
There is broader and higner
ground for holding thar IL was not
the legislative intent 10 commemorate
Columbus day merely hy applying
the liquor law 10 thst day Under this
act not d single public work is sus
pended. The courts sit. the officials
OF government, executive aud iegista-
tive. in state. county city and Nl.-
lage. perform their functions; BANKS
are open. work in factory and field
proceeds a pubic holiday for
sooth
Il am NOT surprised that the prose
cutting attorney IN his argument des.s-
mated this act "a damn fool law
The migrate contemporaries az Col.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

DETROIT. Feb 1s.-Opening TIE
Detroit wheat market opened qulet and
steady at Fridays closing hsUErs
There was not much change IN IN
cago. and Liverpool was easy az
small decline Opening prices SatuI
dsv. cash No red wheat. 81 z.
Mas sl25 July 81 COS. no W"'tt
corn easy at s5iac for cash No, .
and So. c for No. 2 yellow bemand =
nor active and sellers ale ia the ma
oats are quiet and easy al sac tor
standard. ami ssc for cash No White.
There * nothing doing IN rye anu
the market is nominal az - i2c Ioi
beans are slow and steady at 81 ?
for cash. ana 30 for March.
CIoverseed is active and easy az
$50 for prime spot and March ana
$50 FOR prime alsike 600 g..
Tirnothy seed Is easy at 81 80 Tor
Drain, receipts at Chicago SATURDAY
Wheat. cars. corn. 34+ cars oats 10
ears s &C.,.
day AT slI3i. al.l3l2, corn AZ s5s2
So Sc. oats Al 'isc and pork 49, q
" heat lu Liverpool closed = "a
and corn FL lower
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
WILL TRY TO IMPEACH
q TESTIMONY OF CLAWS
Attorney for Secretary Ballinger Re-
quests Subpoena for Appearance
Of Seattle Man.

WASHINGTON, Feb. lS.-The first
intimation that counsel for Secretary
Ballinger III the congressional investi-
CATION OF the Ballinger-P inchot con,
TROY crsy VIII attempt To impeach the
truth OF parts OF the testimony glver
by l.. r. CLAWS. came today whea
the committee resumed It's hearing.
and Attorney vertrees requested =
subpoena for the appearance Of
Adolph Behrens, OF Seattle
Behrens' name was first brought
into the investigation by Glavil testi.
flying as TO his alleged Acquaintance
with Commissioner Dennet O.. the
land Office. The former chief OF the
Seattle field division swore that Den
net. while in Seattle In the summer
OF 1909 declared TO him that he did
not know Behrens personally and
vet that the commissioner when be
saw 3ehrens subsequently. greeted
him warmly and was invited to iunch
by Behrens. CLAWS also declared
that Dennet had correspondence with
Rehrens relative To coal lands mat
ter
Behrens is one OF the Alaskan coal
claimants and il was upon these al
legged circumstances that CLAWS. &C.
cording 10 his testimony. began 20
suspect Dennet.
Attorney Vertrees in requesting n
subpoena for Behrens said that he
hoped To prove by his testimony that
there was absolutely no truth in
CLAWS story--that he did not know
Dennet. did not invite him 10 lunch.
and did not correspond with him.
Vertrees declared that he had al
ready received an affidavit from Beh
rens denying CLAWS statements.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-02-19
POLICE THINK THEY HAVE
CAPTURED CHECK SWINDLER
George Mooney Admits Identity When
Recognized and Says He's Wanted
i'm Ohio-Warrant Issued.

Justice Jenries issued a warrant,
Friday for George Mooney. alias WIZ
liams, charging him with passing -
worthless check for SIS on LIBBY d
Co. decorators, No. 90 Elizabeth-st.
east. Mooney who is paper hanger.
formerly worked for Libby & Co
Mooney was arrested THURSDAY.
while attempting 10 pass worthless
check in an east-side saloon. He nrst
gave the name OF Williams. but was
recognized by Police Photographers
Charles Carmody. He then admitted
that he is wanted in Ohio for break
ing his parole. having been sent to
Mansfield prison from Cleveland for
Ave years for picking pockets He
still has Is months 10 serve. Ii Il
likely the local officers will turn him
over to the Ohio authorities.
Mooney has been in the city for the
last nine months. When he came here
he was accompanied by woman, and
they lived together as man and vile
Mooney is said to have forced the
woman, who is good looking. 10 earn
money for him 10 spend on drink.
When she threatened to leave him, nc
IS said to nave blackened her eyes
She is now employed in downtown
restaurant.
Mooney has been identified by sew
eral people as a man who asked them
TO cash checks. Officers think he Is
the man who "stung' several grocer-
With worthless checks, throwing away
the groceries he had purchased after
leaving the stores, with the grocers
good money in his jeans. Among HE
supposed victims was Frank Weiss
No. 964 Townsend-ave who cashed ]
check for S24.7C.