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The Detroit times., 1910-03-18

It's never VIM. A. or Bill or w. A.
or viii. but VIM. Alden. Why, in the
Wolverine state the kids not knee
high TO a grssshopper know that's the
proper way 10 allude 10 the senator
from the furniture town. Grand Rap
ids.
Just now VIM. Alden's friends in
Michigan are celebrating because
VIM. Alden's appendix was persuaded
10 divorce itself from the senator
without taking that gentleman from
the land OF the living. as il at one
time threatened 10 do.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-18
BRAKEMAN is KILLED.

THREE RIVERS, Mich, March ~
While switching in the yards OF thc
Sheffield Car Co. 5 plant, Kaiser An
drews, %, a brakeman on the Lake
shore railroad. was injured late Thurs
day afternoon and died while being
taken To the hospital at Kalamazoo.
The young man was setting cars
~hen he became caught between
them. His companions saw the APP
preaching danger and tried 10 warn
him. but he did not understand them.
Ills home was at billiards. Mich.
where his father IS section foreman.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-18
NEW CORPORATIONS.

LANSING. Mich. March 1s.-New
corporations Saginaw Bay Fish Co.
Caseville, $4,000; Michigan Fruit Auc-
ton Co, Detroit, 10000; Wash-Wah'
Coming Park Association, Detroit,
800 600. Principal stockholders: John
and c. r. Western The Mayor Glass
& Metal Cap Co, Detroit, $4,000;
United Wireless Telegraph Co, for
eign) New York and Detroit. $4,000;
the Glass Enameled Package Co..
(foreignJ New York and Detroit. So.
600 the Detroit Cove sand Co, De
troit, 100000
The Detroit times., 1910-03-18

Only One .R::oMo QIINlNE>,z,
THAT is LAXATIVE BROMO 9UrSlST
Look for the signature OF c,,.
GROVE. Used the Worlo 7Nsr " ~e'
a Cold in One Day z6c-
The Detroit times., 1910-03-18

! fluence ii should be in the national life
OF England.
So great has been the success Of
this troupe OF rural talent that II Is
proposed 10 bring them TO London.
Up TO now they have played in a
theater constructed from a disused
mailing house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
PRESTON IN RACE
 FOR TREASURER
Capt. Jack cranford of Jasper Says Walker County Man Will Prob
 ably Enter Race.

It is very probable that A. s. Preston. auditor of Walker county, and treasurer of the Jasper Trust company. will enter the race for state treasurer. He has not formally announced. however
 Jack cranford. member of the legisla- ture. and one of the most prominent citi- gems of Walker county. brought the news to Birmingham yesterday.
 ''rhe state. declared MT. Cranford, needs a man for treasurer who is a business man, and who understands his business. Preston is an excellent man in this respect. He Is now auditor of the county. and his service in the banking business has been such as to attract the attention of the state.'
 MT. Cranford states that Mir. Preston has been assured of support from many Birmingham business men, John Purifoy of Montgomery. J. A. Wilkinson of Au- taugaville, Sterling P Rainer of Union Springs, and William Garner of Ozark are other probable candidates for the of- flee of state treasurer.
 Judge J. N. Nathan of Sheffield. another well-known politician. was a visitor to Birmingham yesterday. "The people of North Alabama, as . rule" stated Judge Nathan. 'dssirs an eariy state primary We are for Emmet O'Neal for governor, too. that is. the majority of us are. Tn our section of the state, however. we are trihs tired of pofitics and win well como the time when we cen stt doWn end take it easily"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
PRATT CITY HOLDS
 PROTEST MEETING
CITIZENS THINK LICENSE SCHED- ULE UNJUST AND ALSO THINK THEY SHOULD HAVE RECORD ER's COURT.

A mass meeting of the citizens of Pratt City was held last night at the city hall and attended by a good crowd of citizens. Protests were made against the high licenses and the failure to give Pratt City a recorders court and com mittees were appointed to take up the matter with the City Council.
 B. J. Hudnall was elected chairman of the meeting and c. D. Comstock secre- tary A committee headed by T. c. Vance was appointed to call upon the miscellaneous committee of the City Council and endeavor to have the license matter adjusted.
 Claiming that Pratt City is not get ting the square deal promised her. and protesting loudly that recorders court is absolutely necessary there, another committee was appointed to agitate this matter.
 A committee of ten was appointed to di- vide the Fourteenth wsrd into ten dis tricts and make careful canvass to get all poll taxes paid, in order to strengthen the voting ability of the ward. The meeting adjourned until next Thurs- day night to await action of the com W1tteoA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14

car and with the motorman and con- ductor went to the man.
 He was lying across the sidewalk with his feet up against the wall of the school yard His head was lying in mass Of blood. The blood had also flowed across the sidewalk to the curb and two large pools of it were found in tho gutter.
 Police headquarters were notified and Call Officer MoAllister went to the scene. An ambulance of the Gaudin Undertak- ing company also responded and removed him to the Hillman hospital Officer Mo- Allister had endeavored to get some In- formation from the injured man relative to the person who had assaulted himt Half unconscious he muttered that he didn't know and lapsed again into un- consciousness. As the ambulance men stopped to place him upon the cot he re- vived for a moment and said: Boys be merciful," and again became uncon- scious.
 At the hospital 1t was discovered that he had two deep cuts in ths back of the neck. He was placed upon the operat- ing table immediately but at a late hour was still unconscious. The doctors were unable to give definite statemen- re- garding his condition, but are fearful that his wounds may prove fatal
 A large pocket knife was found by Off, fcer McAllister laying close to Fuller 8 head. The large blade had been broken off, while the small blade, about two inches long, was open and covered with blood.
 There were no signs of the cutting hay ing grown out of hold-up and the mys- tery of the affair has the officers puzEled. Chief Bodeker assigned a number of de- tectives to the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
OPENING GUNS IF B|G CAMPAIGN ID BE FIRED TONIGHT Dinner Given This Evening Will Start Enthusiasm for S20O,-
 900 Y. M. c. A. Fund IMMENSE CLOCK TO SHOW DAILY GROWTH OF FUND Headquarters win Be Opened on First Avenue and Meeting of All
 Committees VIII Be Held
 Every Day.

Tonight at 6:30 o'clock the first big guns in the campaign for the Young Mems Christian association $20C. .000 building fund will be fired. Bright and early tomorrow morning 21 thoroughly organized committees will be at work.
 The dinner tonight will be attended by about 200 committeeman, who have agreed to give much of their time and energy to the work. It will be the oc- casion for inspiration and planning, but at the same time very delightful din ner will be served.
 Walker Percy will preside as toast master, J. A. Patten of Chattanooga. who is the guest of honor. will make talk. c. s. Ward, the campaign leader, is expected to engender some part of his enthusiasm in the work. w. M. Cosby, chairman of the executive committee; T. H. Johnston. chairman or the business mems committed; Fm- ton B. Clarke. chairman of the young mems committed, and other prominent citizens will be heard from. Altoget6- or It will be very deligh tful affair, and those who have failed to send in their acceptances will do we'll to notify the association before noon today. that additional places may be provided for them.
 This morning campaign headquarters will be opened at 2o12 First avenue. just above the Brown-Marx building. A big store room has been rented, proper ly furnished and will be the center of activity for the next IA days.
 In fact this will be the busiest place in town. At 12:S0 p. m. every day all os the committees will take lunch at headquarters. Fisch, the caterer, prom ises menu we'll worth the trouble, and it will be convenient for the business men.
 At noon each day all 21 committees will make their reports. the results be- ing posted on big bulletin at head quarters. and the hands of the big clock turned round
 A clock. 20 feet in diameter, will be hung in front of the American Trust and Savings bank at the corner of First avenue and Twentieth street, will be brilliantly lighted at night, and will show the growth of the campaign fund
 Thousands of persons will watch the hands every day. and as the interest becomes more intense large crowds will walt on the corner at noon to see the results of the day posted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
CONTINENTAL GIN
 COMPANY MEETING
EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENT OF PLANTS ORDERED AT ANNUAL SESSION HELD IN BIRMINGHAM YESTERDAY.

The stockholders and directors of tho Continental Gin company. consisting of men from Massachusetts to Texas, rep- resenting a capitalization of s2,0O0, 900, met in the Title Guarantee building yester- day morning and In one hour completed all business, including the election of of ficers and directors
 Considerable improvement of the conn pany's plants, including an enlargement of building and equipment, was ordered. the details left to the executive commit tee. It was decided to install new sys- tems in the manufacture of machinery. especially the automatic ginning outfits for handling and pressing cotton.
 s. I. Munger of Dallas. Tex, was re- elected president. A. w. Smith, vice pres ident and treasurer; N. w. Proctor. sec retary. and D. T. Smith. superintendent. The company now has seven plants, two in Birmingham, one in Atlanta, one in Memphis. one in Dallas and one in Pratt ville
 The directors elected are as follows: George Winship and C. R. Winship of Atlanta. 8. P. Qates and Y. P. 0am- mons of Bridgewater, Nass.; D. Pratt Joe Bell and w. T. Northipgton of Pratt vilie. R, c. Munger of paIlas, Tex; D. T. Smith. 4. w. Smith and H. 6 Mun- ger of Birmingham. R- O lGunnsr took tho place of Ennis 1upDsA AeeeaaeA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
RECOVER CHICKENS.
Two Nereoes Caught Yesterday Far
 From Scene of Roost.

Two chicken thieves were roped in by policemen about oclock yesterday morn ing. Both were negroes, one being cap- tured at the corner of Eleventh avenue and Nineteenth street, north, by Scouts Drake and Williams. while tho other was taken In by Scouts Hamilton and Richardson at Fifth avenue and Twenty eighth street, north. just outside the en- trance of the subway.
 The first negro had seven chickens which were identified yesterday by Mrs. George Wheeler of 1915 Avenue H. The point at which the negro was arrested was three miles from the place that had been robbed. which dispels the theory that the thief always lived in less than half a mile of the pilfered roost. especially those thieves of dusky hue. The other negro had four chick ems. which are being held at police head quarters awaiting identification by tho owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
$125,OOOLAND DEAL MADE AT EAST LAKE
TRACT OF $50 ACRES WILL BE SUBDIViDED FOR COUNTRY HOME SITEs-To BE DEVELOPED ON EXTENSIVE SCALE.

A land deal that Is regarded as of unusual importance so far as the de- velopment of the district is concerned, was consummated yesterday between the East Lake Land company and the owners of what is known as the Brown Hood property in the vicinity of East Lake
 The land conveyed is a tract extend- ing from the boundaries of East Lake to the Boys Industrial school land. ex- tending practically across the valley. The consideration involved is $126o1225 and the warranty deed filed yesterday in the probate court office specifics William Hood and w. s. Brown. the major prop erty owners of the tract. as grantors, and the East Lake Land company as grantee
 The transfer is of the greatest import ance to the development of the East Lake territory as well as the entire eastern end of the valley. Officials of the East Lake Land company have projected the purchase for some time, having long had in view the acquisition of the property for the purpose of developing 1t a an ideal country homo district.
 Extensive plans are on foot for the de- velopment and improvement of the dis trict. Numerous model sites for coun- try homes are included in the tract con- veyed and extensive improvements will be shortly made in the way of landscape engineering. These plans have been thoroughly worked out and will be put into execution immediately. There are al- ready a number of fine country homes in the district and 1t is generally agreed that the section Is the most suitable available for the purpose.
 It Is probable that when the district Is more fully developed electric lines will be extended and arrangements made to equip the district with all modern con- veniences. Boulevards will be construct ed, which fact will mean great deal to automobilists. Plans have for some time been under way for the construction of a boulevard from Ensley to East Lake, which will be doubly welcome when the vicinity of East Lake becomes a sec ton for country homes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
LAST TRIBUTE ID RUFUS N. RHODE3 Funeral Services Held Al
 Church of the Advent lQTERMENT' AT ELMWOO[ Mayor Orders City Departments ous pended During Funeral Hour.
 Hundreds of Prominent citi-
 zens Attend Funeral.

Out of respect to the memory o1 Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes, president and editor of the Birmingham News. whosd death occurred Wednesday morningl orders were yesterday issued by Mayod Frank P. o'Brien for the suspension od all business by city departments ex1 cept the fire and police departmentd between the hours of 2 and s:so D. mi The time specified was that for thd holding of funeral services over tn $ remains of General Rhodes By request of the Chamber of Commerce a number of the city's largest business houses were closed during the funeral hour
 Final rites were observed yesterday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock at the Epis- copal Church of the Advent, the rec tor. Dr. w. E. Evans. officiating, and the Rev. pr. J. T. Plunket. pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church, assisting. The services were simple but impressive. The services at the church were conducted by pr. Evans, and Dr. Plunket delivered the final prayer before the closing of the grave at Elmwood cemetery. The aug mented choi of the Chruch of the Ad- vent rendered three hymns. Abide With Me" Lead, Kindly Light;s' and Jesus, Lover of My Soul"
 Members of the Chamber of Com merce. committee of IS representing the Board of Trade and a large con course of citizens were present to pay their last tribute to the deceased. The floral offerings were umong the most beautiful ever seen in the city.
 Those who officiated as pallbearers are as follows:
 Actiye--Viotor H. Hanson. James s. Vance. J. R. Honady, Robert O. Hiden, Leon W. Friedman. W. s. Lopez,, John c. Henley, Jr., E. W. Ellis. all of the Birmingham News stan. and c. W. Uf- ford and s. E. Thompson.
 Honorary-Gen. E. W. Fucker, Gov. B. 5. Conner. ex-Gov. William D. Jelks, Capt Frank s. White. F. M. Jackson, R. M. Goodall, Murray Brown. R. A. Terrell, John L. Raul. Culpepper Exum, John V. Coa. Col T. o. Smith. Edward Wilkinson. W. P. c. Harding, Judge Samuel D. Weakley. M. V. Joseph, Hinds Peevy. Otto Marx, J. T. Stok ely, H. G. Seibels. W. s. Lowell, J. B. Babb. Frank Nelson, Jr.. James Bowron, Walker Percy, John IT. Barr. Robert Jemison, Jr., Hill Ferguson, R. W. Ewing, H. c. Braxton. Lee c. Bradley, Judge H. A. Sharpe. A. H. Ford. Walter L. Sessions, Mortimer Williams. D. H Cabaniss, R. s. Munger. Maj Frank r. Anderson. W. D. Nesbitt, pr. Cunningham Wilson, Houston Johnston, Capt. Frank P. O'Brien, Dr. Frank Nabers, George B. Ward. E. E. Green. James J. Smith, Dr. J. H. Phillips. W. B. Leedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
ANNUAL MEETING
 OF MATERIAL MEN

The annual meeting of the Building Material Mems exchange was held yes- terday afternoon and resulted in the election of W. A. Curry of Moore & Handley to the presidency. H. H. Shell. the retiring president, and Secretary T. S. Forbes made fine reports for the past year.
 F. P. Richardson of the Birmingham Paint and Glass company was elected vice president, John w. Sibley of the Sibley Minge Pressed Brick company second vice president. and J. H. Eddy treasurer. Tho board of governors elected is composed of H. H. Shell of the Lathrop Lumber company. c. r. Wittichen of the Kirkpatrick Sand and Cement company. E. Brewer of the Woodlawn Supply company, w. D. Wood of the Wood-Norris Lumber com pany. and Thomas H. Sims.
 The Evans Bros. Construction com pany and the Brick Selling company were elected to membership. Resolu- tions opening the membership of the organization to contractors. architects and transportation men were laid over to the March meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
PoH Tax Payments Aye
 ShH Ginning Ve1y Slohly

The tax collector, in regard to poll tax payers. like Rojesvenski, regrets to re- port that many are still missing.
 Five days ago 400 had turned in their dollars and halves in return for voting qualifications. Yesterday afternoon by a generous estimate only 200 above the num- Der of last week had visited the tax col 1ector's office.
 Tn 1908 about 10000 paid poll taxes in Jefferson county. Last year, when it was thought that no election would be held, but 1000 paid. During the amendment election, however. about 120oO voted.
 In view of that fact, and the addi- tional fact that this year a regular bar gain counter of politics will be offered the voting public. 1t was thought that at least 12000 would pay their poll taxes. However. the payments have been very slow, and there is marked Encouragement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
WEAVER HAS CASE UNDER PUNISHMENT
WILL RENDER WRITTEN OPINION WITHIN NEXT DAY OR TWO DE- cIplNo WHETHER REYNOLDS IS ENTITLED TO BAIL.

Yesterday morning Judge s. L. Weaver, in the first division of the criminal court heard the arguments on the motion filed some time ago seeking to have W. P. Reynolds, who was released on bond, re- turned to the county jail. Judge Weaver has taken the case under advisement and he will render a written opinion within the next day or two.
 Reynolds is charged with having mur- dered John Mclean. a South Twentieth street furniture merchant, some time ago. He was given two hearings, the first resulting in mistrial. On second trial Reynolds was convicted of murder in the second degree and was sentenced to imprisonment for 25 years. This yer dict was invalidated on account of de- fects in the jury law.
 Shortly before Christmas Judge Weavei set & bond for Reynolds, fixing bail at S5OOO. Reynolds succeeded in making this bond without trouble and was re- leased under order from the court This action on the part of the court was fol- lowed by the filing of very unique mo- tion which sought to have Reynolds re-
 
 incarcerated. it being alleged by the so- Iicitor and other prosecuting attorneys that Judge Viewers action was without authority of law.
 The case appears to be a very unusual one, the supreme court of Alabama hav- ing never rendered an opinion on the par ticular point of law involved. Judge Weaver contends that after Reynolds was convicted of only murder in the sec- ond degree he was entitled to bail. So- lictor Hefn claims that If the verdict was invalidated the original and unbail- able charge stands.
 The case has proven an interesting one to men of legal mind. and Judge Weav- CTS decision Is awaited with considerable interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14

in the office of the tax collector, and among those who had hoped that the schools would reap a great benefit.
 The people of the state will be called upon to exercise their suffrage this year in many campaigns. There promises to be hot fight for offices in the gift of the people of the city. The county fight promises to be hot. Half a dozen men are already running for the office of sheriff. Then the people. later on, will have to vote for seven members of the legislature from this county. and for a senator to boot. Then there is gov ernor to be elected, and it has been a long time since a gubernatorial campaign was lacking in interest.
 Tax Collector Tarrant believes that there will be rush of poll tax payers next week, the rush to be continued un- til the evening of February l. There are but 19 days left. however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
ID URGE NELSON ID SERVE AGAIN Chamber of Commerce Nomi-
 mates Officers Today OTHER MATTERS PENDING Campaign of Further Advertising Will Probably Be Undertaken-An-
 nual Meeting Date of Chamber
 Has Been Changed.

The Chamber of Commerce will meet this afternoon at o'clock At this meet ing the first steps will be taken toward giving Brminghams increased popula- ton a worldwide advertising. It is not proposed to await the official announce ment of the census figures but to get Birmingham before the world as a city whose popular growth has been marvel ous, showing not only the growth of 10, but 20 years.
 Further action looking toward the en- couragement of new industries and small manufacturing plants win be taken.
 A committee will be appointed to nom mate the official ticket Of officers for the annual meeting which takes place on the third Friday in February.
 In this connection 1t now seems evl- dent that every effort will be made to induce President Frank Nelson to ac- cept another term. It is not the custom to elect a man for two terms. but as MT. Nelson has only served about seven months. he will be asked to accept a full term.
 Under the charter of the Commercial club eection of officers was held in May, and the president was inducted into off, flee in June MT. Nelson was elected under these circumstances, but In the meanwhile the Chamber of Commerce supplanted the old organization and the annual meeting was changed to February.
 MT. Nelson's administration has been one of the most active in the history of the club. and at this time few big undertakings. such as the bOo cub. the exhibit halls. the advertisement of Greater Birmingham. for which MT. Nel- son worked so hard, are in the air, and would no doubt prosper under his direc- ton.
 These are a few of the facts gleaned from the active members of the chamber, who will insist upon Mr. Nelsons ac- cepting the position, and 1t now seems evi- dent that he will be elected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-14
Roy ". Fuller Found Or
 SfYeef In Pool O1 Blood
Two Ugly Cuts Across Neck Indicate He Was Assaued-Has Not Regained Consciousness Detectives Puzzled By
 Mysterious Aspect of Case

It was learned at a late hour thIs mornIng that Euller's home Is at Ozark, Ala, and that his uncle, John J. Fuller, is q real estate man of Welser, Idaho. It is also said that the young man re- sided with relatives on Huntsville ave- nue and the officers are endeavOrIng to locate them.
 Roy w. Fuller, who Is thought to be a student in the Birmingham Dental col lege, was found in an unconscious con- dition shortly before o'clock last night on the sidewalk near the corner of Sixth avenue and Twenty-fourth street He was lying in a great pool of blood caused by two knife cuts in the back of the neck and 1t is feared they may prove fatal. He Is at the Hillman hospital and at an early hour this morning had not recov- cred consciousness.
 The young mans home could not be ascertained last night, but 1t is said that he has an uncle by the name of J. J. Fuller residing in Florida. He is about 22 years of age and it Is thought boarded somewhere on South Twentieth street. Detectives are endeavortng to secure information about ninl.
 Discovery of his condition was made ty W. o. Lowell, an employe of the Bir- mingfam Railway, Light and Power com pany, and who was a passenger on Boy1es car No. POS. As the -ar was passing the Powell school at Sixth ave- nue and Twenty-fourth street he noticed a man lying upon the Sixth avenue side walk some 20 feet from the corner of Twenty fourth street. He stopped the