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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
UFFORD BOOSTS
 THE STATE FAIR

C. w. Ufford, last years president of the Alabama State Fair association, and a member of the present executive com mittee, has given out a statement in which he declares that the fair this year will eclipse that of last year, and that already everything is ready for the great est exhibition ever held In Alabama.
 Having just returned to Birmingham said MT. Ufford, "I have gone over all the details of the fair. inspecting the grounds and looking into the free attrac- tions, and I am prepared to say that this is to be the greatest fair of which the south has ever boasted
 q say that conservatively, for I han died the fair last year. and l know just what a big proposition 1t is l realize that 1t is no small undertaking to con- centrate in Birmingham the pride crop of a state, the best race horses, cattle exhibits of all kinds. and attend to the tens of thousands of little details which go to make up real fair
 But l can say that all this has been done: that not a stone has been left unturned I have never before heard or A fair when every contingency had been provided for four weeks before the day for the gates to open.
 "The fair could open tomorrow and the association would not owe one cent. The financial condition Is better this year than ever in spite of the fact that no funds were solicited and no loans made.
 ''The idea that nearly 20 counties are bringing exhibits to Birmingham Is start ling. I can hardly believe 1t, but I have seen the contracts, signed by men whom T know to be reliable. Such an agri- cultural display has never been gathered at any exposition that I have attended, and I have seen most of those in late years.
 "Money has been spent freely where 1t should be. Over s35,0o0 will be expended for free attractions alone, while nearly s1o,ooo is offered in premiums. So much has never been expended In the past.
 "The character of the attractions, to my personal knowledge Is fine-the best to be secured. Bringing the Wright aero plane to Birmingham is master stroke. It will draw people by the thousands who would come for no other reason.
 But the fair this year should be the greatest in history. The crops have been record breakers. The farmers have money and everybody feels good. Ala bama is on the boom, and 1t will be mo- where so much in evidence as at the Alabama State Fair"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
BIBLE CLASS IS
 AFTER MEMBERS

The members of the mems Bible class of the Church of the Advent had a very interesting business meeting at the of flee of J. w. Mcqueen and laid plans and set the machinery in motion for plans for boosting the membership this fall.
 The new officers for the year were elected as follows: President, Henry M Robertson; vice president, John F. Will Hams secretary. Robert E. Newman chairman membership committee, J. w Mcqueen teacher, Judge N. B. Feagin.
 Strong resolutions of appreciation were presented and unanimously adopted thanking Judge Feagin for the splendid work as teacher of the class.
 Judge Feagin spends great deal of time in preparing very interesting lec- lures on the lessons, and the members study
 J. w. Mcqueen, as chairman of the membership committee, is at work on new organization of the entire mem bership so as to go cut after additional members. The membership of this Bible class is not confined to the young men of the Church of the Advent alone but all young men who are not now regularly attending a Bible class are cordially invited to meet with Judge Feagins class Sunday morning at 9:4E o'clock in the main body of the Church of the Advent. A cordial welcome will be accorded all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
CAPT. WARDS POLICY INTERESTING DOCUMENT

An insurance policy. written for the late Capt w. c. Ward. which was among his papers at the time of his death, dis closes some facts in the business at that time which, compared to the present. day work, form striking contrast. The policy was written shortly after the war. Captain Ward was residing in Birming- ham and just entering the practice Of law, a profession in which he attained the very highest eminence.
 At that time little was known of this country and 1t was believed that yellow fever and other very serious diseases were the heritage of the south. It was stip- ulated in the policy that the person h. sured must reside between a certain par allel and Mobile, which was considered way down south" It was stipulated that Mobile must not be visited, only at a risk.
 It was also & part of the document that the insured person must not visit any seashore town, and must at all times advise the company of all trips on rail- road trains. The rates on persons re- siding in Florida towns were extremely high and 1t was noted that a very few policies were written in that state. The policy was written by a company which has come to be one of the best in this country. The rules in regard to the res idence of persons insured have been ex. sensively modified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
DEATHSDAND FUNERALS
Mrs. Hattie Kelly

s Mrs. Hattie Kelly, aged 35, died yes fterday at her home, 170s Fifth ave nue. She was the wife of R B. Kelly owner of the Alamo theatre and well known in theatrical circles Mrs. Kel- 1y Is survived by a husband and a son. She was member of the First Cum berland Presbyterian church and also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star an auxiliary branchs of Freemasonry The funeral will take place from the residence al o'clock this afternoon and will be conducted by the Rev. I. D. Steele. The interment will be in Elm wood cemetery and the Eastern Star will have charge of the services at the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
HOME COMING OF
 RUHAMA BAPTISTS

The annual homecoming of the Ru- hama Baptist Sunday school will be held Sunday, September 25 at the Ruhama Baptist church, East Lake. An interest ing programme has been arranged, con- sisting of discussions of the work in hand by the superintendent and others connected with the school.
 The motto adopted for the meeting is "Are You a Hohab?" This legend will be in evidence throughout the various departments of the school, and the in- vitations which have been issued request the favored persons to be present and find out if he 'Is a Hohab.'
 The programme arranged is as follows March-Mrs. W. c. Grant.
 Song.
 Prayer-Col. Sumter Lea.
 Song.
 Responsive g-superintendent and school
 Responsive Readlng-Mission superin- tendent, Baraca and Philathea classes. Responsive Reading-Assistant superin- tendent and school.
 Address-"Bible Activity" Prof. A. H. Olive.
 Solo-Mss Lena Hitt
 '.Key to the Years Work"-Prof. Spright Dowell.
 Covenant
 Presentation of Diplomas-Professor Dowell.
 Song.
 Benedction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
MAY COMPROMISE ]
 BIG ENSLEN SUIT
BAD CONDITION
 OF CITY STREETS

The thing that interested me most during the day was the condition of the streets leading to St. Vincent's hospital, ]" said w B. Hicks of Shaw Son yes terday afternoon. With the streets in the present condition it Is almost impos- sible to get to St. Vincent's. The streets are washed and dug out until the pa- tients in the ambulances suffer agony on account of their condition. The streets have been dug up for various purplses and have not been properly filled in. There are places that are six inches or more below the grade of the road. There are just two ways of approaching St. Vincent's in an ambulance, and of the two it is impossible to tell which Is worse. The streets around the hospital remind me of the corduroy roads that are put down in lumber camps. Something should be done at once to remedy the matter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
THE BARACA CLASS
 IS GROWING FAST

The Baraca class of the First Baptist church had a large attendance yester- day. On account of the fact that J. R. Wilkes is to leave the city the present week, his resignation as secretary was rendered and accept Karl Platowsky was elected to fill this office for the re- mainder of the present term. The social committee announced that an entertain ment of unique nature will be held on the evening of October ', in which all present will be guaranteed a most enjoy able time A general spirit of enthusiasm demonstrated that the near future would prove the truth of the promise of mak- ing this class the largest class of young men in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
RILEY INJURED
 BOARDING CARS

P. V. Riley. carman at the Frisco yards. was slightly injured yesterday aft ernoon while attempting to board a string of cars. He was knocked down and dragged some distance. His head was cut and he was bruised about the bod
 He was rushed to the Solomon X W der infirmary in Gaudin's ambulance, where his wounds were dressed. Dr. Wilder. the physician attending. states that while his injuries are very painful they are not serious and that he will recover.
 It seems that he was attempting to board a string of cars at Tenth avenue and Nineteenth street and became en- tangled in the rear of the last car. He was unable to release his hold on the car and was dragged short distance before 1t was discovered that he was in- jured.
 MT. Riley is 30 years of age and lives at 1928 North Nineteenth street. He is unmarried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
ELECTION TODAY
 MATTER OF MOMENT

"rhat which most interested me to- day." said w. D. Kennedy. "and for that matter which has been interesting me for several days, is the election tomorrow in reference to the sale of the public utilities at North Birmingham.
 There may be some voters who favor the proposed sale, but I give you my word I don't know one.
 My candid opinion Is that few votes will be cast for the sale of these prop critics, as the people at large seem to think if ths~Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company and Birmingham Water Works company can afford to buy the plants and operate them at a-nrofit the city can do the same. There ap- pears to be a growing sentiment In favor of municipal ownership of public utilf- ties. brought about in part by the high rates and ofttimes scant courtesy of the present owners of the light and water franchises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
STOCK EXHIBIT
 WILL BE FEATURE

Secretary Chaffee of the State F air as-s sociation stated yesterday that if all the people making entries and inquiring should come to the State Fair here next month with their live stock it would make the biggest live stock show eIer seen in Alabama. He stated that even now the stalls and pen capacity of the cattle and swine departments are strainfd and that very probably additional stallls would have to be erected. He statsed that he had just received an inqui fy from the owner of the Wheeler hom e- stead, Ramona, N. Y, reserving IA sta lls for cattle and IA pens for swine for h, exhibit of champion Dovan cattle al h. Yorkshire swine This Is merely one ? the numerous inquiries and entries thaAs are being received from distant states
 The Alabama State Fair this year has been so widely and thoroughly advertised and the attractions are on such a superb and grand scale that every one who knows what a fair is has been convinced that it Is going to be the most import. ant agricultural and live stock fair in the south.
 At the request of a number of people in Tuscaloosa and surrounding territory the State Fair management has decided 10 make Saturday. October 15 the day of the football contest between the I7ni- versity of Alabama and the University of Georgia, Tuscaloosa Day On this dayl the battle of giants at the gridron will take place and the feud that has existed between Alabama and Georgia for many| years will be settled for a time at least. On that day the grandstand and the fair grounds will be a waving mass of coors of both of the contesting teams and the rooters will be there galore
 Another special day has been set aside' to be known as Gadsden and Attalla Day, which is also Farmers Union Day. and comes on Wednesday. October 12. The people of Gadsden and Attalla and sur rounding territory are much interested in Farmers Union Day and also in the State Fair as whole, and to show their. appreciation of this interest the States air management has decided to set asid the day mentioned for Gadsden and At talla. It Is believed that special ex- curson from Gadsden and Attalla will bring immense crowds to the fair on that day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
QUICK JUSTICE
 IN ENGLISH COURTS

'I have been impressed" said Col Jesse Stallings yesterday. with the prompt &C., ton of the English courts In the trial Of pr. Crippen. There was man captured 3OO0 miles from home, and in two weeks after his return to England his trial was under way, and will in all probabil- ity be settled immediately.
 England, with her mass of old laws, and old precedents, renders quicker jus tice by far than can be secured from the American courts. I have just been tied up in case which takes me away from Birmingham, with about 25 witnesses. and three time 1t has been continued.
 ''The delay in justice in this country Is becoming more pronounced each year. The time will come when a halt will have to be called, I expect to see 1t become one of the big issues before long. Our system is entirely too unwieldlq.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
LIBRARY FOR BLIND
 GROWING RAPIDLY

The Birmingham Public Library for ths Blind, which has been established in con- nection with the Birmingham Public Li- brary, is reported to be in a fourishing condition, over 125 of the specially printed volumes for finger reading being now on the shelves
 A month ago the collection numbered only about 30, but eanvassers represent- ing the Birmingham Association for the Blind have succeeded in getting dona- tions sufficient to make material im- provements In the library"
 A large number of blind persons are taking advantage of the opportunity to become members of a free circulating library, There are 100 blind in Jefferson county, about 30 of whom live in Bir- mingham, and over half of that number are enjoying the benefits of the library.
 Miss Lila May Chapman, librarian of the public library, Is giving her services to the library for the blind. and has seen to the cataloging of all the specially printed books contained In the collection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
THOMAS YARDS TO
 BE OCCUPIED OCT. 1
What Has Interested
 You Most During Ddy?'
Some of the Replies Made By Well Known Citizens When
 Asked This Question Yesterday

tion of a release along broad lines which are we'll established in the general prac- tice of the law.
 The release did nothing, to my mind, unless it exempted the grocers from fur ther liability When two men assault another and both are sued for the as- sault we lawyers call that a tort and damages are recoverable. But if one of the two men pays certain sum to the aggrieved person that releases the other from any damages. The same common law rule applying in this citation seems to be profound in the case against the grocers. The release signed, if my opin- ion Is correct, was a full and complete release against all parties at fault.
 "Ths ruling of Judge Grubb, l be- lieve, will be fully sustained if the case is carried to the court of appeals"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
YIELDING MAY
 FILE PROTEST

The discussion about the personnel of the new police commission has brought out so many legal opinions that the pub lie is at a loss to understand the case. However, 1t is understood that Carl Seals will be seated as the hold-over commis> sioner. upon the advice of City Attorney Thach, and that F. B. Yielding is the only man who has possible chance to unseat him.
 MT. Yielding stated last night that he is indifferent about the matter, but that if his lawyers decide that he is entitled to the office he will institute a suit. The point of his contention will be that Seals, when elected to the long term. was not a resident of Birmingham, living out side the city limits. that he has since been appointed by the governor. and that a governors appointment only holds good to the next election. a-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
UNIFORMS MUST,
 BE BUTTONED UP

Chief Bodeker has ordered all uniformed officers to wear their coats buttoned all the way up the front. His reasons are that he does not think 1t looks neat for an officer to have half of the buttons undone. It will be remembered that a similar order was issued last year. but during the hot months the men were all lowed to unbutton them.
 The chiefs order is as follows:
 You are hereby instructed that begin ming September IS. 1s10 all uniformed officers will be required to wear their uniforms buttoned from top to bottom. will expect superior officers to see that this order is enforced to the letter.
 GEORGE HSBODEKER. Chief"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
YOAKUM MEETING
 CREATES INTEREST

"The meeting held this afternoon at the Orpheum theatre by Dr. F. E. Yoakum, head of the Pisgah move ment was of more than uncommon interest to me-" said J. Y. Byers.
 Although pr. Yoakum Is not a preacher of power, yet he can hold the attention of his audience almost as well as can an accomplish ed speaker. It Is due, I think, largely to his great personal magnetism.
 That cures by faith through the agency of his powerful personality have been effected cannot be doubted for there are several cases where the cures have been attested by the statement of people cured"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19

The council meeting Wednesday will be one of the busiest of the year. Fix ing the salaries of over 300 city employees electing the heads of all departments, canvassing the election returns, passing on the franchise of the Coosa River De- yelopment company and establishing the new office of city comptroller are just a few of the things which will come up.
 The finance committee has been called by Chairman c. c. Heidt to meet at the city hall tonight to make out the sal ary schedule. It is understood that one or two salaries will be raised, and prob ably that the sanitary department will be given more men, but the'tendency will be toward economy it is thought
 The regular nominees of the party will be elected Wednesday night, and two re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
SCHOOL BELLS RING TODAY
 AND 10000 WILL ANSWER

J. s. Foster. pastor of the First Pres byterian church.
 Principals and teachers are looking for ward to a great year in education in Bir- mingham. New facilities have been add ed many schools having been enlarged, while sanitary, heating and plumbing Improvements have been made, and the instructors have the best enquipment with which to improve the young minds
 It is the first whole school term under the consolidation of the schools in the district. and for the first time Superin- tendent Phillips has been able to get everything in smooth running order with a perfect adjustment to all the condi- tions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
EIGHT MURDER CASES TO
 GO TO TRIAL THIS WEEK

is expected that not a little public in- terest will be shown in Howton's trial.
 The highway robbery case docketed for this week is that of Charles Brown, negro. The other murder cases which will be brought up are those of George Dewyne. Henry Murphy. Lizzie Hubbard, Will Jeames. Jim Johnson, Will Lockett and George Roberson.
 A good deal of the prosecuting will be done this week by Assistant Solicitor J. B. Aird and Attorney Ed Winston, Soiic- itor Hean being occupied with the grand jury, now in session. John Mcqueen will probably represent the state in the non- jury division of the scriminal court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19

This is capital week in the criminal court of Jefferson county, and some of the most important of the murder cases of the past year are set for trial. The cases will come up before Senior Judge William E. Fort in the first division, while Judge Samuel L. Weaver will pre- side this week in the second division, where non-jury cases will be on trial
 Tn all there are eight murder cases set for trial in the criminal court this week. and one case of highway robbery.
 The most important of the cases on docket is that of William Howton, who is charged with the murder of his father near Ground Hog about a year ago. It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
BULLET FLYS FROM
 TREE INTO MANS HEAD

Boonevil.,, Miss. September 1s.- Fleeing before trio of deputy sheriffs. Frank Johnson was almost instantly killed this morning when a bullet fired into the air by one of his pursuers, struck the branch of tree. was de- fiected and entered the top of his head It Is said that Johnson was one of a num- Der of roysterers who were disturbing ming from the officers sent to quell the disturbance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19

Forty thousand feet will this morning trampie the grass which has grown up in the road to the schoolhouse in Greater Birmingham,s 1ahd the hum of voices will fill the rooms which have been so long silent.
 The opening of the Birmingham public schools takes place this morning at 5 o'clock Everything is ready to proceed with the work, and it will require only 6 few days to get the books and settle down to the regular routine.
 Opening exercises will be held this morning in the auditorium of the High school building, with addresses by Su- perintendept J. H. Phillips, several mem hers of the Board of Education and Dr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
CITYgCOUNCIL WILL HOLD
 HISTORY MAKING MEETING

corders will be chosen, as well as city physician.
 Robert Thatch. the present city attor- ney, is slated for the recordership just created, to act with concurrent jurisdic- ton with Judge Feagin, while F. O. Har- ris, R. l.. Daniel, A. L. Arnold of Ensley and ex-Mayor Lacey of Pratt City are making the contest exciting for the Ens- ley recorders office. The question hinges on whether lawyer or layman shall be elected.
 Either J. E. Dedman or Charles Whelan will be elected city physician Both are making strenuous campaigns.
 If the office of city comptroller is es- tablished there is no doubt but that George T. Eustis will be elected to the position, as he is considered the only man in Birmingham perfectly acquaint- ed with the public improvement ordi- nances, assessments and general routine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
CLABAUGH SUIT
 INTERESTS LAWYERS

''I have been very much occupied to- day in thinking of the result of the Hin ton G. Clabaugh case against the South ern Wholesale Grocers' association" said John H. Miller, a weli-known lawyer.
 'The outcome was very surprising to a great many persons who had been watching the trial since its inception several months ago. The great victory attained by MT. Clabaugh in the circuit court had led me to believe that the gov ernment would allow him additional dam ages. However, the ruling of Judge Will liam Grubb was certainly based upon good law He seemed to decide the ques-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19

Washington, September B-Tempera- ture above the normal will prevail over the greater part of the country during the present week, according to the fore cast of the weather bureau. Tomorrow change to somewhat lower temperature will overspread New England and the middle Atlantic states, followed by ris- ing temperatures. A disturbance now covering Alaska will begin it's eastward advance along the northern border of the country, attended by unsettled weather and showers and followed by cooler weather. reaching the Atlantic states by Thursday or Friday. Cooler weather will appear in the northwestern states by Wednesday. For the southern states gen erally fair weather for the week is indi- cated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
Monroe. Arrested

Deputy Beverly Steele last night cap tured "Cat" Monroe, the negro 5Wbo killed Abe Anderson at Republic yester- day morning. The negro is suffering from cuts received in the fight and was sent to local infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-19
PERSON Al.

pr. W. B. safford, professor of Latin at the University of Alabama, spent yesterday in Birmingham.
 F. D. Miller, of the Illinois Central, has returned to the city.