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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
BIBLE MEETINGS ARE
 GROWING IN INTEREST

Dr. ". R. Newell of Chicago, who is holding evangelistie meetings at the South Highlands Presbyterian church, will continue his expositions of John and Romans daily at Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m, respectively, for the remainder of the week.
 His work for the past few days has resulted in a growing interest in his stu dies, which he succeeds In making very lucid from the historical point of view and very personal from their spiritual significance, and in a growing attendance also.
 pr. Newell has arranged the subjects of his discourses as follows: Tuesday night at 7:3O o'clock, 'The Two Adams Are Men on Probation Now or Were They All Lost When Adam Sinned? And What Is Their e?"-Romans V. Wednesday night. How Christians Died With Christ on the Cross and Why. Romans vi. Thursday night. How Christians Died to the Law, and y."-Romans vii. Fri day night, The Second Coming of Christ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
Theft. Reported Yesterday

An unusually large number of small thefts were reported to the police de- pertinent yesterday. The largest one was the theft of nine cows from a house near Boyles The following small thefts were reported to the department yesterday: Dr. R Y. Jones' one saddle, three tan brides; Causey Drug company, Forty eighth street and Tenth avenue, one box of cigars, one stamp machine, and one lot of rubber goods Nowlins Delicates- sen, s55.3o worth of cigars; Emma Will Hams, one clock: J. F. Simms, one lot of carpenters tools: Mrs. T. B. Bullard, one COW, one calf; J. L. Wooden. one coat, one lot of mems underwear; Magic City garage, two automobile tags: G. W. Robinnette, seven cows; MT. Hund- ley. two cows; W. s. Schneider. one rain coat, one pair of gloves. one box of postage stamps; J. D. Brown, nine chickens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
WILL MEET SOON ON
 YIADUCT MATTER
RAILROADS STILL BELIEVE AN AGREEMENT CAN BE REACHED WHICH WILL BE SATISFACTORY
 TO BOTH SIDES IN CONTROVERSY

II was officially stated here yesterday that the executives of the railroads. who row have the city's ultimatum regarding the viaducts, would hold another meeting in Birmingham before December '. which is the final date set by the city for an answer to the former plan.
 It was also stated that at this meeting 1t was proposed that direct and ethi- calp proposal would be made to the city by the railroads.
 The local officials who are simply act state that the railroads will not make any efforts to dodge the construction of a ,;aduct, but that as matters now stand they cannot be forced to act and do not propose to be bluffed into taking any steps that would be regretted in the fu- ture. One of the local committee said that if the railroads are permitted by the city to operate after December [, some plan agreeable to both sides of the ,iaduct prop2sal would be hit upon and agreed to-.
 ThQset%ho have been actively engaged in.rtrying to analyze the present status of the controversy are of the belief that the ultimatum of the city will be an swered courteously but that the railroads will insist firmly that all hindrances to the city's part of the work be perpetually removed before any committals of either side are made. This would mean that the Railroads wish definite assurances re- Rarding the streets being closed and they claim that to secure these the city will he compelled to go before the nex. legislature.
 It is not the opinion of the railroad men that any litigation over the city s right to force the work will be necessary between the common carriers and the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
TORNADO CRUSHED HOUSES
 AT FRUITDALE YESTERDAY

Mobile November 2S-Two tornadoes struck Frnitdale. GO miles north of Mo bile, early this morning, demolished the home of Dennis Daley, razed timber to the ground for miles around, unroofed buildings, and did considerable other dam age. the extent of which Is not yet en- tirely known, communication into fruitdale is cut off, wires being down
 The first tordano struck Fruitdale late yesterday afternoon and another at an early hour this morning. when the ma jority of the damage was done The house of Dennis Daley was demolished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
CONTEST MANIA RUNS
 WILD IN CULLMAN Election Seems to Have Been
 Hoodooed SHERIEE IS GHAI.L.ENGEn
SHERIFF IS CHALLENGED
Close Heels of SlOan-St. John sen atoriaI Controversy Follow Con- test of Bryce and Scheuing
 for sherifY's Omce

Cullman, November Especial. )-Cull- man has recently become the scenes of much contesting. The recent general cleo tion seems to have been "joner" to all the candidates participating in this coun- ty. Immediately upon the filing of a con test against the alleged election of James E. Sloan to the office of state senator, there has been filed contest against the election of c. W. Bryce, the democratic nominee for sheriff of this county, by C. C. scheuing, his republican opponent. The contest papers show that they were filed on the 25th of this month in the of flee of the probate judge of this county and will be heard before that official on December A. The contestant will be rep resented by Kyle & Hutson attorneys, of Decatur.
 The contest is made on the grounds of illegal voting in favor of the contestee in several beats in the county, which con testant ayers that if taken away from eontestee will reduce the number of legal votes to or below the number Of legal votes cast for contestant The election of Mr Bryce is attacked in 1s different counts, and calls for a recount of the ballots in several precincts.
 No fraud or malconduct or other intim- idations are charged to the managers in the contest filed by Schueing but merely averng that he is the legally elected sheriff if the illegal votes cast for MT. Bryce were not counted for him. On the day of the final count Bryce was declared elected by the canvassing board by a ma jority of Il votes. but according to the count of the managers, he had only one majority. He read the returns that Bryce received g instead of 20, giving MT Bryce ten more votes than he was thought to have received in Vinemont heat, and also giving total of ten more votes than were cast for sheriff in that precinct.
 The boxes will have to be opened and recounted, and it is expected that many material changes will be made in several of the different offices when this Is done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
COUNCIL ASSESSES
 ONE PER CENT TAX Applies Over the Entire Great
 CT Birmingham TOTAL NOW IS S65, ,088, ,O00 City Employees Will Cease Work Today During the Funeral Hour of
 the Late pr. l.. s.
 HandIey
 
TOTAL NOW IS s65, 5,088, ,OOO

The City Council last night assessed the per cent tax on s6.oss,0oo addi- | tional property from the territory which was unincorporated before the anal gamation of Greater Birmingham thus bringing the total value of prop erty upon which taxes are assessed up to S65.OSs.O00.
 The original assessment on s5a,0oo. 900 was made under the impression that the former unincorporated terri tory would not be liable until next year. However. the council requested the city attorney to investigate the matter and City Attorney Romaine Boyd reported that the city has a legal right to collect the tax this year.
 Thereupon the citys special tax as sessor B. A. Thompson, Was requested to make the additional assessment and last night the City Council met to adopt the corrected assessment. II provides that one-half of one per cent shall be used for current expenses and the other half for the payment of interest on bonds and to create sinking fund.
 The city attorney calls attention to the fact that no additional assessment has been made on the suburbs. The assessment as first made applied equal ly to all the old municipalities, but, by executive order, upon legal advice, il was thought best to wait until next year to collect the additional one-half of one per cent in those municipal ities which had not previously collect ed so much. The matter is now straightened out and the payment of taves will continue until January l. when they become delinquent.
 President Pro Tenn NJ J. Gregg pre- sided last night and the following all dermen were on hand P. L. Houppert. s. B. Stern. Walter Metcalfe. Walter Moore, G. B. Morgan. c. B. Perdue, A. NJ. Hobson. J. F. Williams, John F. Morriss. W. B. Morgan, B. A. Hogan, B. c. Ball. J. W. Lacey, & R. Flaw ley, James Mclaughlin and D. U. Will Hams.
 The council was in session only few minutes The only other action was the granting of the request of Mayor Harry Jones that he be author ized to cause all work of employees of the city of Birmingham to cease during the funeral of Dr. L. S Handley this morning at II o'clock T think this tri- bute due the man who was perhaps more beloved than any who ever lived in Birmingham" said Mir. Jones in sup port of his request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29

A. least 20 years would be long enough Anv reasonable council at the experia- ion of that time would grant neees- sary renewals. Everyone who secures Ia vors or rights from Birmingham at this time should pay
 T c. Mcdonald said "I think the statement of Mayor Exum a wise and liberal analysis of the Tidewater fran chise When the present company came here and constructed railway lines they were taking a chance of this city's grow ing and paying them back. They took bio chance. The Tidewater company, by putting money here, does not take any chances They have no risks. So where the speculative time is past and they know il is bound to be a money making proposition they should pay for every privilege received. I favor no perpetual franchises to any railroad now The time has past when Birmingham must grant priceless concessions for assistance in the deyeIopment of our city We are going forward whether with the Tidewater or not
 Lee B. Wellman of Loveman, Joseph e Loed said: "The Tidewater plan to run cars down Fifth avenue does not seem fair. They should not be granted any perpetual rights which may be shell games for all we know at this time. think the plan to give away block after block of city streets is astounding in it's shallowness. Every interest that comes here and reaps benefits from the work in the past should certainly be willing to pay it's share for what we have ac- complished and of what it will reap
 J. Thad Mullin, a Fifth avenue prop erty owner, said: There should certain ly be no fair minded person who would like to see freight trains, coal cars, ash cars and such freight hauled down Fifth avenue. In a few years that will be a business section of this city and will b. a show place for Birmingham. Not, however. if freight cars and trains are being switched on it. The Tidewater franchise is not fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
Thr ssharban pro.I.Ien.
Citizens Discuss Francblae

Citizens generally continue to show the ,eenest interest in the Tidewater matter
 q agree with Mayor Exum,'' said John I Raul yesterday As much as we need an interurban railroad, we should never give up free of charge s1,O0O,ooJ worth of franchises, and I am opposed to ever allowing street car line on Fifth ave- nue.
 If you will remember, the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company offered to allow the Tidewater people en- | trance over the companys lines and agreed that the compensation be settled by a committee That would be a great improvement over ruining Fifth avenue. the only open street we have and forever ooing away with the usefulness of the | terminal subway"
 T am opposed to the use of Fifth avenue for freight and l don't think the streets without paying for them," said w. N. Malone yesterday.
 Alderman Walter Moore said: "The Tidewater franchise should be granted The company does not ask nor could they run any freight cars on Fifth avenue They certainly could not do like the Br- mingham Railway, Light and Power comI pany, which runs them up every street in the city at will. I have no sympathy l with monopolies. I believe in competition and freedom from any company or set of men who try to balk honest endeavor. 1 say let the Tidewater people enter Bir- mingham. We are all for Birmingham and their entrance here would certainly help the city,
 Otto Marx said: There are good points on the side of the Tidewater people and upon that of the Fifth avenue property owners. l think they should fight it out among themselves. Whatever is fair and | just certainly will be done and am will. | ing to allow our constituted authorities
 to settle the question"
 | Jack w. Adams said: 'I am opposed tc
 granting any perpetual franchises. The
 present company paid for it's rights ant
 in a speculative era at that Let thos' who wish to prosper here pay something
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
ADJUSTMENTS
Mrs. Fiske

This morning will witness the open ing of the seat sale at the Jefferson theatre for the engagement Of Mrs. Fiske and the Manhattan company Mrs Fiske brings this time to the Jef = ferson theatre next Thursday her most famous offering, Becky Sharp and her sterling Manhattan company, the worth of which has become so well known. Becky Sharp" has 1een. since it's first production, the most success ful vehicle in which Mrs. Fiske has ever been seen and as an example of perfection in production and stage management it has known few equals in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
.Tbe Fortune. of Betty

"The Fortunes of Betty with Cecil Spooner as Betty, Is the offering at the Bjou this week and the opening per formance was given last night before an appreciative audience. Miss spooner is as dainty and charming as ever and the role of Betty gives her ample oppor- tunity to display her talents.
 The plays tells the story of an actress who is stranded in her own home, where she finds her father is suspected of rob bing the United States mail. The father also owns a small grocery store, which is to be sold on account of debts which him out of his difficulties by finding the real thief. She proves that the man who has been robbing the mails is Claud Bur ton, the son of the richest man in town. In the meantime Betty has fallen in love with Phillip Logan, the secret serv- ice man, who has been sent to ferret out the mystery. To save her father Betty discloses the real thief, who gets a term in prison Betty refuses Logan, whom she believes has been using his friend ship for her to spy on her father Mat ters finally come right in the end Her father although he loses his postofficc, receives an appointment in the pension department. Logan returns, and Betty Is reconcied to him as the curtain goes down.
 The play is a delightful one and gives Miss Spooner great opportunities to dis | play her ability as an emotional actress and as a comedienne She improves her | opportunities and endears herself anew 1 to the audience. Miss Spooner has q strong personality and dominates both her part and the other characters | Miss Spooner's selection of her support. ing company has been very fortunate ant there are no actors who are below the standard. Rowden Hall as, Phillip Lo
 gan. the hero of the play, does accepta
 ble work. His acting is strong and force
 ful and seemed to impress the audienc,
 favorably last night.
 I There are number of comedy part
 that require skilled handling. The ma Ftiyes, of the village are shown witt | their peculiarities good -naturedly exag | perated. Wallace Owens as "Cheerfu
 Charlie. the village pessimist;' lame
 Flanagan as Luke Peterson, a statiol | boy:" Miss Fannie Carter as Sissy | slenderfish," and Miss Maud Stevens a Miss Henderface, the old maid gossip, al, do very good work.
 James Furey as sMr. Meredith. Betty
 father" handles the character part of tn
 nlav in an acceptable manner. MT. Fure, ] gives the correct impression of the ol
 veteran. Joseph Manning and Philli
 eiph as Mark Burton and C1aud Bur ion. his son, do pleasing work. The sev era, other minor parts are also wei handled. J. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
with Pamela, the most stubborn. yielding

with Pamela, the most stubborn, yielding last of all.
 The characters introduced are all en- tertaining and were in capable hands last night for the most part. While the com edy bubbles effectively, certain frothy tendencies indulged in by the playwright come dangerously near to absurdity at times. if not downright stiffness. The play as a whole. however, evoked much laughter and proved to be very entertain ing.
 It would be pleasure to mention the names of several members of the com pany who acquitted themselves well in the parts assigned them, but the pro gramme reserved for that very purpose having been mislaid and no other copy being at hand, it must suffice to say that the various characters were in the main quite capably presented.
 A matinee performance of Girls will be given this afternoon at the Shubert theatre and another performance tonight, which will conclude the engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
Barn and Contents Burned

Cullman, November 2s.- (Speeial)-A barn belonging to the Cullman Coal and Coke company at Bremen short dis tance from Cullman. was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The barn. con tained about 1000 bushels of corn which was completely burned up, also four head of very fine mules and some cattle were also burned. The barn was one Of the finest in the county and the loss Is sail to be considerable. The building was practically new, having only been built for short time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
.sr,he Sins of the Father

Thomas Dixon hits straight from the the Father which comes to the Shu- bert theatre Wednesday and Thursday. The play Is void of offense to individuals, parties, sects or sections It is not meant to wound or annoy persons or peoples. But 1t attacks with all the might of MT. Dixons sledge hammer strokes gigantic evil that only recently has been exposed to the light of day The subject has a prime interest for the south. and there fore 1t has been decided that the south shall see the play first and pass the in- itial verdict on it. Seats are now sell ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
Over Forty Arrests Made

Yesterday was a busy day for the po- lice department over 40 arrests being made in the "A hours. While the larger number of them were for minor offenses, five arrests were made for burglary and grand larceny. Monroe Jackson was ar ested by Detectives Raynand and Tully on this charge. as was Scott Williams by Officers Hollums and Perkerson. Only one other serious charge was made that .of Anderson McCary of assault with in- tent to murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
Citico Furnace Reepens

Chattanooga, November 2s.-(Special.)- The Citico furnace of this city. employ ing 175 men and averaging a daily output of 15o tons of pig iron, blew in this morn ing shortly after midnight This furnace closed down September partly because of the need of repairs but primarily because of the dullness of the iron market and it's resumption is considered indicative of an apparent improvement In the tons of the local market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
Arrested on Burglary Charge

w BF Woods, alias Frisco. was ar- rasted yesterday by Detectives Wren and Sigsbee on a charge Of burglary and grand larceny. The officers state that Woods is the negro who broke into a store at Ninth avenue and Nineteenth street and stole q large amount of cloth ing. The officers have recovered part of f1, goods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
True Bill Agnlns, Negro Prisoner

true bill returned against Albert Brown was served on the negro yester- day morning at the county iail. The true bill charges assault with intent to murder It is charged that Brown was one of the negroes involved in the riot on the Southside which occurred between negroes, deputy sheriffsi4 and nnlicn nfficnrs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
Ford at Anniston Meeting

A. IT, Ford. president of the Birmng- ham Railway, Light and Power company. left yesterday for Anniston where he will attend the state meeting of street rail- way officials which Is in session at that place. The meeting will last three days. MT, Ford will probably make an address before the gathering. He will return to Birmingham tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29

ana struck by lightning, being burned with all it's contents. MT. Daley was blown through the hole made by the fall- ing chimney when it crashed through the roof, but escaped with slight bruises, as did other members of the family. large warehouse was lnroofed and the roof blown 150 yards where it was broken to pieces against the side of Mills store. Trees were blown down all over the town and timber in the adjacent country is re- ported ruined. The tornado seems to have been local, as Yellow Pine, another small town but five miles north of Fruitdale, felt none of the gale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
Another Condemned Man Die. in Jail

George Avery, a negro charged with murder, died yesterday at the hospital in the county jail. The direct causa of death was heart failure, and tho negro had been i'll only a short time. This is the second negro charged with murder that mas died in the county jail in the past month. The other negro was Eugene TWitty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
Whist and Chess Club Organized

Articles of incorporation for the lief ferson County Whist and Chess club, au- thorized to exist as a club for the so- cial and literary advancement of it's members. were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court officers are c. w. Freeman, president; S. J. Rober- son, vice president; c. w. Wilson, see retary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
BISON Al.

J. E. Hutchinson, general superintend- ent of the Frisco railroad, arrived in Bir- mingham yesterday and remained here all day engaged in inspecting the local ter- minals. He returned to Springfield yes- terday afternoon on a late train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-29
LOOKS LIKE COUNCIL
 WILL SUSTAIN EXUM
 IN TIDEWATER VETO
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S~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~ cars" said Mir. Dewberry. The Bir- mingham' franchise says:
 "'C0 This franchise shall not be con strued to authorize the operation oi freight cars along said Fifth avenue or said subway; but it is intended to author ize the operation of electric passenger cars, trailers and trains and the usual business conducted thereon.
 "'C9). This franchise shall not be con strued to authorize the operation Of steam railroad or Pullman ears or coaches Of the type now in use. nor any of like kind or character. it being intended that the type of equipment to be operated on said avenue Fifthi shall be that in general use upon lines og interurban electric rail- ways
 The Suburban Provisions
 '~The East Lake flor Underwood ave- nuel. Woodlazn ard Graynont fran chiees rr0ri1s mat tns City Council may rrohibir frslEsG car<.
 The former towns Of Avondale, North Birmingham flor Eleventh avenue only). Pratt Cfy and Easiey all being industrial ctrters. provided for the operation of electric interurban freight as well as cleo tric passenger cars. Each section of the now Greater Birmingham made its own special terms and provisions and fl would seem that their wishes and judgment should prevail.