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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
HEAVIEST DAMAGE
IN JONES VALLEY
Overseers Report on Condition
of Roads
MANY ESTIMATES MADE
Board of Revenue Inclined to Think 1t
VIII Cost $4,000 to Repair the
Damage That Has Been Done
BY Recent Rains
MANY ESTIMATES MADE

The twelve county road overseers, in
answer to the call of the Board of Reve-
nue.. met yesterday morning at the court
house and reported upon the condition
of the roads in their precincts.
Those reporting were A. A. Ross, A. F..
Parson, Frank Putnam, j T. Clines,
]. 7. Belts, s. w. Nunnaily, w. G..
Powell. A. C. Linn, w. H. Goggins, j..
R. Taylor, R. L. Ware and ]. D. Pin
son.
They made verbal reports to the board,
showing the condition of the roads in
their precincts and estimating the amount
of work necessary to put them back in
good shape. 1t seems that the greatest
damage to the roads by the rains was
done through Jones valley. The roads
toward the northeast are in the worst
shape, while those toward Leeds and to-
ward Pratt City are not so badly dam
aged.
The overseers were all enthusiastically
in favor of moving all the available road
forces toward a speedy repair of all dam
ages, and promised to work increasingly
during the rest of the summer
are usually made in writing, but verbal
reports were accepted yesterday Judg-
ing from the opinion held in general, the
damage will amount to at least $4,000 or
C,oOO though various estimates have
placed the figure at over 100000.
Macadam roads seem to have been the
chief sufferers from the heavy rains. as
reports have 1t. Especial damage was
done to those sections of macadam roads
which are on steep grades. mountain-side
roads in various portions of the county
being completely swept away in places
Roads in general in the eastern anS
northern portions of the county were
badly damaged.
Numerous bridges were swept away,
though most of them were too small to
be of much Importance. The structures
demolished number perhaps 20 in all, the
one of chief Importance being a 25-foot
bridge near Huffman Orders have been
issued from the offices of the Board of
Revenue that all unfinished construction
work be discontinued, and that immediate
attention be given the repairing of the
damaged roads and rebuilding of the
bridges washed away. Temporary repair
work will be started as soon as possible.
but 1t is thought that the return of clear
weather will have to be awaited before
repairs can be made in earnest
Road Supervisor Joe Hill stated yester-
day that he believed the damage done by
the rains had been greatly overestimated.
He expressed himself of the opinion that
within two weeks the roads could be so
repaired as to show no signs of rains at
all.
DIR. R. F. Lovelady of the Board of
Revenue declared. on the contrary. that
various members of the board have made
personal trips over the damaged roads,
and that $4,000 is not considered too high
a figure to indicate the damage done.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06

All Saints parish house was opened
yesterday afternoon under the most aus
picious circumstances, a large crowd of
visitors taking advantage Of the invi-
tation extended and inspecting the new
edifice. A reception was held during the
afternoon from until T. and dance
for the younger set proved most en-
joyable event for the evening.
The Rev. w. N. Claybrook, rector of
st. Marys Episcopal church, made
short talk in the course of the recep-
ton in which he spoke mainly of the
purpose and Significance of the build
ing and of the circumstances under
which 1t was made reality. He de-
clared 1t was to his knowledge the only
settlement building in the south, and
said he thought All Saints parish had
Just cause to feel proud of 1t.
The building of the new parish house
was conceived and financed through the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
FOR BIG
REVIVAL MEETING

ARRANGEMENTS are well under way for
the big revival to be held under the
auspices of the Fountain Heights Meth
odist church beginning August 7. The
services are to be held daily in large
tent which Is to be erected on the
lawn adjoining the residence of ]. b
Wadsworth, on Fountain Heights. The
sermons for the occasion will be
preached by the Rev. j. o. Hanes.
North Alabama conference evangelist.
who will be assisted by the well-known
gospel singer. the Rev. Teddy Spring.
field.
A committee Of twenty, headed by
J. B. Wadsworth, has been appointed
to attend to the details of arrangement.
A meeting of the committee is called
for Sunday, when something definite
will be accomplished in the way of
preparation.
The tent in which the meetings Will
be held will have a seating capacity
of about 1900, and ample accommoda-
ton will be made for members Of other
denominations than the Methodist who
care to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
All Saints Parish House Is
Now Open For Settlement Work

efforts of the ladies of st. Mary's Free
Kindergarten association, who have been
materially aided by liberal donations of
money and services. The plans for the
building were donated by Architect w.
T. Welton, and it's construction super
vised free of charge by Contractor j.
w. Ager. The proceeds of many bene-
fit performances have gone to the fund
for it's building and equipment. The cor
nerstone was laid November 10, 1909.
The lower floor of the parish house
contains large general room where the
free kindergarten will be conducted
reading rooms, rest rooms and a thor
oughly equipped kitchen. Meetings of
the boys club, the mems club and the
various organizations for girls will be
held on this floor. The upper floor is
used entirely as a gymnasium, and has
ample dressing rooms and numerous
shower baths. Use Of the building and
equipment Is entirely free.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
COMMITTEE TO
NEXT CARPENTERS

The Carpenters union and the build
ing contractors of Birmingham are al
odds. The union, at its meeting on July
l, demanded 40 cents an hour and a
half holiday on Saturday. The general
building contractors association at a
meeting yesterday afternoon refused the
raise. and passed resolution that the
maximum scale of wages for journey
men carpenters be 40 cents per hour
for the ensuing year.
The association then appointed spe-
cial committee to manage the situation.
and to secure labor from other sources
In case an adjustment cannot be ar
ranged Immediately. The committee will
meet with the carpenters today, and II
no agreement can be reached 1t is prob
able that the, carpenters who are not
receiving the advanced scale will stop
work, many of them having already done
S0
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
LADIES ASKED TO AID
TUBERCULOSIS FIGHT

A special meeting of the ladies who
are interested In the fight against tu-
berculosis is to be held in the Chamber
Of Commerce tomorrow at II a. m. All
the ladies of the city are invited and
urged to attend.
The meeting will inaugurate the ladies'
part of the campaign against the great
plague which is to be the most import
ant thing before the public this summer.
1t is called by B. NJ. Allen, president
of the jefferson County Anti-Tubercu-
losis association and will be addressed
by DR.. B. l.. Wyman, r. B. Hardness,
and r. F. Johnston. 1t will be held in
the auditorium OF the Chamber of Com
merce.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
BIDS WANTED ON
POSTOFF|CE SITE
Uncle Sam Is Now Ready to
Spend 100000
WANTS PLOT 300x21O FEET
Bids VIII Be Opened In Washington
July 27-Expert VIII Probably
Be Sent Down to Examine
All Sites offered

July q is the date upon which, in
Washington, the supervising architect of
the Treasury Department will open bids
on Federal building site in Birming-
ham.
letter of authorization was received
yesterday afternoon by Postmaster ].
Rivers Carter from Franklin McVeagh,
secretary of the treasury, to the effect
that bids were invited for site here
and that they must be received and
opened by July 81.
The site will cost approximately 100000,
and the department desires one measure
ing 9oox21o feet, centrally located. Sew
eral specifications are included in the let
ter, which follows:
Treasury Department,
Office of the Secretary,
Washington, d. c., June 90, 1910.
Proposals are hereby solicited, to be
opened In the office of the supervising
architect, treasury department, Washing
ton, D. c.. at 10 o'clock a. m, on July q,
1910. for the sale or donation to the
United States of a corner lot, approxi-
mately 3G0x210 feet, centrally and conven-
eral building site at Birmingham, Ala. IL
there are streets on three sides of the lot,
one dimension could be reduced 40 feet.
If surrounded by streets both dimensions
could be reduced 40 feet.
Upon application the postmaster will
supply prospective bidders with a circular
giving particulars as to requirements and
instruction for preparation of bids and
data to accompany same.
FRANKLIN MVEAGH,
Secretary
1t is considered very probable that as
soon as the bids, which must be accom-
panied by specific data as to location, ara
opened special agent of the treasury
department will visit Birmingham and
look over the sites offered. 1t is believed
that as Fifth avenue and Twenty-second
street is considered now as the most cen-
trail part in the city as to the railroad
stations. the building viii he located in
that vicinity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
NEGRO DRAY DRIVER
Is ELECTROCUTED

I'd jackson, negro dray driver, was
eiectrocuted yesterday morning about II
o'clock by voluntarily grasping a live
wire. The accident happened at Fifth
avenue and Twelfth street. The negro
got out of his wagon in order to remove
the wire. it is claimed, which had been
knocked down by fallen tree. He was
terribly burned about the hands, one of
MS thumbs being completely burned off.
He was dead before any assistance could
he given him
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
Board Bill for Prisoners

The board bill for the county Jail
has been made out and sent to the state
auditor at Montgomery for his action.
The bill for the month of June is tho
smallest that has been for some time.
amounting to $164s.50. In May it was
$500 and in April it was $200O.10.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
POSTAL RECEIPTS
SHOW BIG INCREASE

Postal reports made yesterday by local
postoffice authorities show an increase OF
As .73 per cent over the same month last
year.
Postmaster j. R. Carter before sending
his report to Washington gave the fol-
lowing table of the net receipts of this
year compared to 1909:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
Fought over the FIrbt

Jessie Ross. negro, was arrested
yesterday by Officers Fuqua and Moor,
and charged with assault with intent
20 murder. Ross got into fight over a
discussion Of the Jeffries- Johnson prize
fight, 1t was alleged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06

DerniIment Delays Traffic-Aftcr be-
ing tied up several hours by derail-
ment at Roper tunnel the traffic con-
ditions on the Seaboard Air Line re-
turned to the normal yesterday after
noon The deraifment was an engine
which was plotting train over the
mountain at Roper.
Rakestraw Is Chief Clerk-O. S.
Rakestraw of the Seaboard Air Line
has been appointed chief clerk to the
chief dispatcher with offices in Atlanta.
He will leave Saturday to assume hts
new duties. Mr.. Rakestraw held this
position when division headquarters
were maintained in this city.
TrimbIe Goes to Natchez-Archibald
Trimble formerly bill clerk for South
ern Express. company, has been APP
pointed agent for the same company
at Natchez, Miss. He will leave at once
for Natchez. He has been connected
with the Southern Express company
here as bill clerk for several years.
To Return Ruined Stamps-The local
postoffice department will ship to
Washington In a few days about $4,000
worth of stamps which were ruined
when the water inundated the base
ment at the postoffce The stamps will
be retained here until the third assist
ant postmaster general orders them
sent to Washington.
Ford Returns From st. Louisa. H.
Ford president of the Birmingfa am
Railway. Light and Power company.
returned last night from ST. Louis
where he has been for the purpose of
inspecting the recently purchased street
cars now being constructed. Mr.. Ford
also placed an order for additional cars,
but he would not discuss this matter
when questioned yesterday.
Stern Files Expense Account-A
statement of campaign expenses incur
red during the recent city primary was
filed yesterday in the probate court Of
flee by Samuel B. Stern, the success
ful candidate for alderman from the
Second ward. Mr. Stern records total
expenditure of s52.67 in the prosecution
of his candidacy, of which amount 1856
was refunded by the city committee.
On Inspection Trfp-H. M. Atkinson,
president of the Atlanta, Birmingham
and Atlantic railroad and Alex Bonny-
man, general manager will reach Bir-
mingham this afternoon. The officers
will be engaged in an inspection of the
railroad properties and the properties
OF the Birmingham Coal and Iron COM
pany. Mr.. Atkinson will also hold
conference with his local attorneys
while in the city
Civil Service Examination-The Unit
ed States civil service commission an
nounces an examination, to be held on
July ~. to secure eligibles from which
to make certification to fill a vacancy
In the position of craftsman (male).
soil survey bureau of soils, depart
ment of agriculture, at $1,000 per an
mum. and vacancies requiring similar
qualifications as they may occur, unless
1t shall be decided In the interest of
the service to fill the vacancy by rein
statement, transfer or promotion. Com
petitors will not be assembled for any
OF the tests
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06

ganization, the selection of a club house,
and preparation for camp at Chicka-
manga.
Captain ]. D. Carlisle urges that ev-
cry member of the company and all
those who signed the petition for a mus
ter, be on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06

dition of Representative w. P. Brown
law was reported by the attending
physicians tonight to be slightly i'm
proved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06

The first meeting and drill of the
newly organized South Highlands Rifles
will be held at their armory at Five
Points tonight
Steps will be taken and committees
appointed, looking to a complete or
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
CITY ITEMS

Federal Court At Gadsden-The Unit
ed States court will conN enc IN Gaus-
den August 2 according to an order
made here yesterday by Judge Will
liam I. Grub.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06

SHAW, The Undertaken. 2l0e and Ms
attn avenue. Both phones q
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
PERSONAL.

E. T. Wilcox, assistant general freight
agent for the Frisco, was in Birmingham
yesterday.
A. w. Cabeen. secretary to A. D.
LAghtner, general agent for the Frisco.
spent the Fourth Of July with relatives
In Memphis.
G. A. Showers of San Antonio, Texas,
owner of a local furniture store and
heavily interested in other Birmingham
properties. Will be in Birmingham today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06

Derailment Delays Traffic-Aftcr be-
ing tied up several hours by deraiI-
ment at Roper tunnel the traffic con-
ditions on the Seaboard Air Line re-
turned to the normal yesterday after
noon. The deraiiment was an engine
which was plotting a train over the
mountain at Roper.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06

Rakestraw Is Chief Clerk-O. S.
Rakestraw of the Seaboard Air Line
has been appointed chief clerk to the
chief dispatcher with Offices in Atlanta.
He will leave Saturday to assume hts
new duties. Mr. Rakestraw held this
position when division headquarters
were maintained in this city
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
THE WEATHER

Washington, July 5.-Forecast for Ala
bama and Mississippi Occasional thun-
derstorms Wednesday and probably
Thursday. light to moderate winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06

The following is the local report of the
United States weather bureau at Birming-
ham for the "a hours ended at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06
Or. Lyons
PERFECT
7 Tooth Powder

Used by people Of refine
ment IN every part OF the
world where the use Of the
Toothbrush is known, for
Almost Half a Century.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-06

NOV is the time to make squirt in your savings
" count with this bank, all savings deposits
ceved up to close of business July 10 will be credited
with interest from July l.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-11
WILLIAM &. GLADSTONE

Continued Tomorrow
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-11

pathetic breakfast. he stared as Ii
instant later he was Oh his hands and
knees examining tn" mysterious feast.
She joined him at 10 two faces
ever before were 4 and per-
picked.
'By heaven" he exclaimed. Il see it
all, We've been deliberately shang-
haied We've been bottled up here
and shipped out OF town. Don't touch
that stuff. It's probably full Of poi
son. Great Scott, what a clever gang
they are
Whereupon he proceeded 10 kick the
unoffending breakfast out Of the car
door. To their dying day they were
to believe that the food had been put
there by agents Of the great conspira-
tor.
Hello said he We're slowing up
he looked out and ahead. There's a
bridge down the road bit-yes. there's
our same old river, They're running
slow for the bridge. We can swing
off. Lorraine. Now's our chance
The train was barely creeping up TO
the bridge. He clasped her in the
strong crook OF his left arm. slid down
TO a sitting position and boldly pushed
himself clear of the car. landing on his
feet. Staggering forward with the inn
petus he had received, he would have
fallen except for mighty effort. 4
sharp groan escaped his lips as he low.
cred Lorraine to the ground. She looked
anXiouSly into his face and saw moth
ing there but relief.
Come along said the man briefly
I'VE must try to reach that station
back there. There l can telegraph in
Oh His first attempt to walk brouSh,
out a groan of pain.
He had turned his ankle In the leap
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-11

Eugiaud'~ great and grand old man.
Ma asked just before h. breath-d his
laSt tn. secret - Ms success. H
promptly answered in Just three
words. pleas. he public" and the
Cilub. ! striving = 10 it, best 70
pi"as.. al patrons. w ar satisfied
that ". can '.';-aS.. tn pubI!r' If they
VIII allow Us - make W n high art
~ui; 81 cloths or pair Of trousers. \
sp--i,I representative VII be here
NIX; Monday and Tuesday 70 M aSure
tbs Dcalans vho really want clothes
thar are high at in nam a. well a. in
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-11

Solid train Jacksonville ana Chica
|arS. Coaches and Baggage Cars. Pull
= Louis. Dining Cars Atlanta and r
Solid train Jacksonville and Cine
IS and Baggage cars: Pullman Sleep
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-11

FOR RENT-Three rooms OF sec
ond floor comfortably furnished for
housekeeping. City and cistern water
Mrs. Gillen. No. l South Fifth street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-11

Pneumonia follows cold but never
follows the use Of FOIey's Honey and
Tar which stops the cough. heals the
lungs and exp-Is the cold from the
system. Sold by the Court Pharmacy
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-11

TO the ground.
Lean on me"'
she cried despair
ingly.
Nonsense" he
said, irh grim
stubbornneSS. -
don't mind tn e
pain. Well not
stop. my dear-no:
till we get word 70
DanglosS."
Al Il wagon r0a'i
Gro ing they
used to rest.
having covered
two miles. Her lit,
tie cry Of JOY
caused him to look
up from the swol,
len ankle. which
he was regarding
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-03-11

NhiED- with dubious con
Germ. An OK cart was approaching
from the west
IA ride she cried joyously.
They stopped the cart and bargained
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-12-12
OF TWO EVILS CHOOSE THE LESSER.

Despite gambling has closed
Nevada continue the unwise
the
stating played
whist any
closing gambling the mmedi
principal
supposed gamble license paid. Yet
knowledge Tonopah that gambling
lists Within the last days there
games played parties which participants
the fair with
borrowing acquaintance finally put up
game hardly players realized,
%
stakes that somewhat high
among the currently rumoed that
game the
conditions resulted the calamity
to cleanse everything
beDevil struck in all directions with
eyes Now gambling always
goes individuals
the its fanatica
pose
they refugees from all
While this
blacker than
gambling noticeable gamblers
the divorcee-wel,
the gamblers, the
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-12-12
MINERS AT BLACK HORSE
STRIKE FOR THEIR PAY

The Ely Expositor states that the
miners and mill men of the Anal
gamated Nevada Mines company at
Black Horse, went on a strike last
Saturday, owing to the fact that the
company was two months in arrears
with pay day. 1t is believed that
the money will be raised at the
head Office in Boston. A consider
able amount of work has been per-
formed by the company and new
mill has been erected.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1910-12-12
JUDGE MORAN Is
CHAMPION DIVORCE JURIST


Judge Moran of Reno is fast Gre
ating a record as a divorce judge
which will stand for many years.
Although he has been in the judic-
ial chair only matter of two
weeks he has heard thirty-three
cases. The very first day he grant
ed nine DEGREES and the rush fol-
Christmas has been on ever since
In nine actual working days Judge
Moran has decided thirty-one cases
all in the divorce court. He has two
cases still under submission and
verdicts in these cases are expected
any day.