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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the follow ing transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 s15oo-E. N. Hamill to R. B. Kelley, lots 45 and be, block B, Sessions Land company's survey of Tuxedo park.
 s3o00-Realty Investment company to w. R. Stewart. lot 1, block 2, Ensley Land company's seventh addition to Ensley.
 s275o-J. c. Brocato to R. s. Waite parts of the northwest N of the north west A of section and of the north east IA of the northeast N of section 8. township IS. range west.
 ,1ooo-Ensley Highlands Land com pany to J. B. Simpson, lot 10. block 5S. Ensley Highlands survey.
 s1950-Belle Collins to M. G. Morri- son, lot 2S, block 4. survey of Bir. min gham- Ensley Land and Improve ment company.
 S1000-Vite Lasala to G. Levoi, lots 26 and 27, block 13-G. Ensley Lanc company's second addition to Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
EFFECT OF NATIONAL
 POLITICS ON ALABAMA
BY BURR BLACKBURN

hlbition farce and left their party in the lurch, Alabama democrats are going ahead confident that they can settle their own differences among themselves.
 The only rumor of insurgency in the state is the voice of the republican fac ton, calling themselves 'progresslves," who are making a fight to oust the pres ent federal officeholders. And the re- publicans are so mixed In their national politics that they hardly know which way to turn.
 Attorney General Hitchcock. who has hitherto handled the patronage for Pres iGent Taft, through his referees, seems to have lost favor with the President, who has announced his intention to do away with the referee system, which, incden- tally. includes Hitchcock, who has prob ably been suspected of attempting to line up the southern delegations for Roose- welt in 1912 Both the republican factions seems to have their eye on Roosevelt with only shy glance now and then at Taft.
 And in this connection many are won dering why Hitchcocks recommendation of Joseph H. Montgomery for Birmng- hams postmaster isn't forthcoming in the shape of an appointment. Which faction does Taft think he can depend on to de- liver the Alabama vote In convention? That seems to be the question upon which republican appointments are hang ing right now. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
.DR. PHILLIPS TALKS
 AT THE INSTITUTE Appeals for Higher Standards
 for Schools ADVICE TO TEACHERS
Laws speciaI Stress on School Sanitation. Cleanliness, Protection Against the Fly and Ventilation Being
 Absolute Necessities

Dr. J. H. Phillips delivered the lec- ture during the open hour at the Ninth congressional teachers insti- tute yesterday, and made helpful ap- peal for higher standards in the schools Of the state. He not only went Into the detail description of the present stand ards, but insisted that they must be held up and improved.
 Beginning with the educational with the IA units necessary for en- trance he then took up the high school. It's four-year course, and the ele- mentary school work.
 Dr. Phillips discussed the most i'm portant subject of qualifications for teachers, and insisted that in the high school the teacher must be a college or university graduate. He argued that the university has the right to demand that when 1t honors the high school diploma without examination, the in- struction must have been given by col lege educated teachers. In the ele- mentary schools. he said, the teacher sh ould be a graduate of the high school, and have at least two years training in a college or normal school.
 Going into the details of grading and promotion standards, he stated that the promotion should always depend upon the ability of the student to do the work of the next highest grade. From his experience he was able to give the teachers many practical suggestions in improving the standards of school gov ernment by the use of elf-government.
 He laid particular stress upon the im- portance of school sanitation-cleanii- ness, protection against the fly, and ventilation being absolutely necessary. He insisted that the ideal and chief aim of the teacher should be to give the student a complete knowledge of the three r's :" reading, writing and arith- metic.
 The speaker pointed out many stand ards of economy, the necessity of pre- venting waste of energy. and the many obligations resting upon the teacher, ana closed with an apeal for careful civic moral training.
 pr. Phillips took the place on the programme of L. N. Duncan of Auburn, who found 1t impossible to attend. The address of State Superintendent Gun nells today promises to be unusually ln- +ereatinp as he will discuss live topic in Alabama right now, Educational proeress." Here Is the institute pro- gramme for today:
 Thursday forenoon.
 Child Development" Mrs. J. H. Phil lips.
 "Arithmetic," MT. c. c. Slaton.
 spelling" MT. c. B. Glenn.
 Thursday afternoon.
 "school Improvement" Mrs. P. D. Thames.
 "Drawing," Miss Margaret McAdory' "Music," Miss Una Gilbert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
DR. DARLINGTON
 SPENDS BUSY DAY

pr. J. J. Darlington the Steel corpora tion's chief health inspector, spent an active day yesterday. In the morning he inspected Corey, in company witf Robert Jemison, Jr., and during the aft ernoon conferred with the city health department. giving them many Valuaoie suggestions, based on the laws or New York city, many of which he framed.
 Yesterday afternoon he addressed the heads of departments of the Tennessee company, members of the Birmingham health department and number or physicians, on sanitation, the meeting being held in the auditorium or the Chaii- her of Commerce. Last night he was entertained at dinner at the Country club by Frank H. Crockard, vice presi- dent and general manager Of the Ten nessee company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
ILLNESS OF JUROR
 CAUSES ADJOURNMET

Owing to the sickness of one of the jurors in the trial of Martin F. Glea- son, now being held In the first divis- ion of the criminal court, court was adjourned yesterday at noon and the case was not brought up yesterday aft ernoon. Gleason is charged with the embezzlement of $5200 of the funds of the Kenny Tea and Coffee company of whose local branch he was for years the manager.
 Every step of the trial Is being hotly contested by the prosecution and by Allen & Bell, attorneys for the de- fense, and little progress was made yesterday morning. Several witnesses were heard yesterday. but 1t is ex- pected that the case will consume a number of days.
 The public interest which Is being taken in the Gleason trial Is evidenced by the number of spectators present at each session of court The case Is being tried by Judge Samuel L. Weaver, who Is this week in charge of the first, or jury, division of the criminal court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
INDICTMENTS STOLEN
 FROM THE COURTHOUSE

The disappearance from the criminal court room of seven warrants of former indictments against alleged violators of the prohibition law caused no little concern yesterday about the criminal court office. The papers disappeared yesterday from the courtroom of the first division of the criminal court where they had been placed on the solicitors desk.
 A thorough search for the missing warrants was made by Clerk David U Williams, who states that he can have no idea of what became of them or, if they were stolen, who was guilty of the theft A trial was in progress at the time when the papers were first missed.
 The warrants were against four all legged violators of the prohibition law, three against John Davis, two against Hudson Harris, one against John Elliott and one against Thomas Ellard. 4 Il are white men.
 AS result of the disappearance the grand jury now In session will have to hear the testimony in the cases in or der to return new indictments. All the cases were docketed for this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
COUNTY SCHOOLS
 WILL OPEN OCTOBER

The county schools will open for the 1910-11 session on Monday, October 8. All Is being put in readiness for the opening, all contracts for repairs on the various county schools having been closed, and all the schools are being put in flrst-class order.
 The County Board of Education is busy making contracts for teachers to take charge of the various schools, each instructor employed being en- gagged by individual contracts. The of flee of the board in the basement of the courthouse is busy scene daily. R. G. Hewitt. president of the County Board of Educatidn, and Prof. I. W. McAdory, county superintendent of edu- cation, are managing the details.
 Nothing of especial interest will mark the opening of the schools, ac- cording to Professor McAdory. "A full attendance Is expected, howevef, and very successful season Is anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
YOAKUM BEGINS
 MEETINGS TODAY Cures By Amounting and By
 Prayer
USE OF HANDKERCHIEFs
Victims Unable to Attend the Meetings Receive Handkerchief Which Have Been Prayed Over to Be Ap-
 piled to Their Bodies

Dr. F. E. Yoakum of Los Angeles. Cal, who has been taking part in 1o- days successful revival meeting at Jack son Mound park. Memphis. Is in Bir- mingham. He is the guest of Mrs. John White on Highland avenue.
 As already announced Dr. Yoakum will open a series of meetings at the Building Material Mems exchange in the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow at 10 a. m., and continuing through the week, concluding Sunday night.
 It is stated that great numbers of sick people were healed at the Memphis meet ings by faith In God.
 The sick will be annointed and prayed over for their healing at all of Dr. Yoakum's meetings.
 Dr. Yoakum's doctrine is. he states, quite scriptural. and marvellous cures have been effected in all parts of the United States, 1t is claimed. The doctor annoints with olive oil and prays ae- cording to the instructions given in the 14th and 18th verses of the fifth chapter of James.
 Believers who are unable to attend the meetings receive handkerchiefs which have been prayed over. Dr. Yoakum prays over these little handkerchiefs and the sick apply them to their bodies with thanks to God for a cure. This is done according to the 11th and 12th verses of the 18th chapter of Acts.
 Dr. Yoakum states that hundreds of handkerchiefs weekly are being sent out from his offices in Los Angeles to all parts of the world and many marvellous cures are reported as a result.
 | pr. YoalSum who Is full brother of B. F. Yoakum. the New York multi millionaire railroad man, who is inter- ested heavily in the Frisco lines, is a big. healthy looking man of above six feet in height and considerably over 200 pounds in weight. He presents the ap- pearance rather of prosperous business man or lawyer than of what we might look for in a layer on of hands" He looks you square in the eye and talks straight from the shoulder. 22 Dr. Yoakum Is the founder, organizer and head of the "Pisgah' movement in Los Angeles Cal. where he has in op- eration the Pisgah home. Pisgah Gardens and Pisgah Ark all three institutions sup ported by free-wil offerings.
 There are upwards of 1000 meals a day given in the different departments of the Pisgah work. which 1t Is stated, is de- voted to the material welfare. bodily healing moral uplift and spiritual life of the stricken in body, victims of drink. outcasts, crippled, hungry and friendless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
SHADOW OF THE CROSS"
 WILL BE SEEN AT FAIR

The famous painting, in the Shadow of the Cross,' will be placed upon exhi- bition at the Alabama State fair this fall emone the free attractions.
 The picture is called miracle" paint ing and represents a figure of the Christ clad in brown against a background of hue. It differs from the usual concep- tion, in that it presents Christ with brown hair and eyes, whereas he is usually portrayed as having blue eyes and red or Titan hair.
 The figure of the man Christ Is ex- ceptionally strong and virile, but Is char acteristically gentle. The picture is un- finished According to the story. its che ator refused to go on with the work when its peculiar phenomenon was first discovered. It was sold to Washington CD. C.) physician, who called In mum Der of government scientists and chem ists to explain its mysterious luminous qualities, but without success. There fore. the picture has taken the popular name of miracle picture" in lieu of more definite explanation.
 The painter one night went into his studio in the dark, and his eyes noticed a peculiar glow upon the picture. He st ood for several minutes and observed the figure of Christ outlined clearly, though not brilliantly. Concentrating his gaze, he was startled to see shadow or the cross back of the figure. The dls- covery created a great sensation, as the CT oss is visible only in darkness.
 The spectator first sees the picture under strong light, which very clearly shows the weave of the canvass, the paint, and the unfinished condition Of the background. The history Of the picture Is given by the lecturer who then turns out the lights After the effect or the darkness wears off the observer plalniy sees the central figure of Christ in the center of the picture. The figure grows in distinctness as one becomes accus- toned to the darkness. There finally ap- pears a very distinct outline of cross which appears to be back of the ngure' The cross Is aslant, as If carried py bonds across the back of the Christ. The exclamation for the phenomenon mas never been satisfactorily given. Many artists believe that 1t comes rom the accidental use of the pigments, whlcn re- suited In the arrangement of two cross lines of shadows But why these shao- ows are visible only in the darkness IS tho most difficult feature to explain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
ENGINEERS PLANNING
 WELCOME TO VISITORS

.We is sho' glad you kurn," In the dia- lect of the southern negro, has been desienated as the official welcome Tor the Southeastern Engineers association when 1t meets here October 10.
 Charles K. Hall, chairman Of the ar engagements committe, visited several stores yesterday and requested the mer- chants to wait flags to the breeze during the meeting bearing the above inscrip- ton. ,.
 MT. Hall stated last night that he wish- ed ever merchant in the city "ouiu hane o,,+ a flag of welcome to the engineers. He said a number of the big merchants would thus demonstrate their interest and he would be pleased to have others fall in line. .-i4r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
STATEMENT ON WRECK
l.. & N. Completes Investigation Int
 Accident at Hanceyillc

The Investigation on the part of the Louisville and Nashville railroad into the wreck at Hanceville has been completed. It has been announced that the operator at Hanceville disregarded orders to hold the passenger train, which resulted in the wreck. The company did not accuse the operator of negligence until full investigation had been made.
 It Is stated that the operator confessed that he permitted the passenger to leave after receiving orders to hold it. The wreck resulted in the demolition of sev- eral cars and the injury of about Is persons.
 The operator, according to an official statement, has been released from further service on the Louisville and Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
JACOBS BACK FROM
 MEETING IN MOBILE

Ren M. Jacobs, former grand com mander of Alabama Masons, returned yesterday from Mobile where he attended a meeting of the Masonic Widows and Orphans committee.
 The meeting was held to complete de- tails in regard to the home which will be erected about four miles from Montgom- cry. It is planned to begin work on inc edifice by October 1. The building will cost about s5O.0O0 and will be one of the handsomest homes in the country dedicated to this purpose.
 MT. Jacobs said the meeting In Mobile was perfectly satisfactory and every de- tail looking to the inauguration of the work was carefully threshed out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
FAIR HEADQUARTERS
 MOVED TO GROUNDS

The headouarters of the Alabama State Fair association were yesterday removed from the offices of the Business Mems league, in the Chamber of Commerce building, to the State Fair grounds. where Secretary Chaffee and his assistants can give personal attention to the work which Is going on. and the location of ex- hibits.
 All business connected with the fair will be conducted from this office in the future. MT. Chaffee expects to have the track in perfect condition. and many other changes in the grounds are under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
BAND CONCERT
 AT AVONDALE

Shows concert band will render the following programme at Avondale park tonight, commencing promptly at o'clock:
 Grizzly Bear" (rag) (Botzford). Popular Hits (Recker)
 Dream Waltz" (PowelD- Cornet solo, "The Moonlight, the Rose and You" (Baer).
 Selection from Bohemian Girl" (Balfes)..
 Intermision.
 That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune" (Snyder).
 "Senora" Spanish waltz (Nathan) Harris hits, Medley Overture Char ris).
 Summertime (H. Won Tilzer). Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet (Wenrick).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
New Publishing Company organized

Articles of incorporation for the Whitehead Publishing company, au- thorized to engage in a general print ing and publishing business. were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court. The company will establish of- fees in Birmingham. publishing the Alabama Christian Advocate, relig- ious paper. The company Is capital ized at $6000, of which amount S4000 has been actually paid in. Officers and incorporators are J. B. Cumming of Prattville, president, 100 $10 shares; H. syh ehead of Birmingham, secre- tary, treasurer and general manager, 299 shares; T. J. Whitehead of Birming- ham, vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
$ SALARY
 GOES GLIMMERING

The salaries for the aldermen Of the citv of Birmingham seem to be fading into the distance. The council nearly reached the point of adopting the salary resolution at the last meeting. when All derman Graham Perdue cited section in the municipal code which positively nrohibits the council from setting salaries of aldermen, and the matter was ieit 10 the city attorney to decide.
 City Attorney Thach has mace a stuoy of the law. reaching the conclusion that the ordinance would be illegal, and will make that report at the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
s.obo.rd Omcinls in City

Quite a number of Seaboard Air Line officials were In Birmingham yesterday on an inspection trip. The officers re- mained here during the day. looking over the Birmingham terminals. and left later in the evening for Atlanta The visitors included: c. B. Ryan. general passenger agent; Cliff Wayne. assistant general pas- sengar agent. A. D. Poole, superintend- ent of motive power; J. J. Hanlin, master mechanic, of Atlanta; J. M. Shea. su- perintendent; T. H. Thurman, chief dis patcher,. and c. P. Hammond. division engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
O'NEAL WILL SPEAK
 AT EUFAULA TODAY

Col. Emmet ONeal left Birmingham yesterday for Montgomery and will today deliver an address before the voters at Eufaula. which will be heard all over Alabama as the keynote speech of the campaign in Alabama.
 If will contain some warm replies to the statements made by Joseph O. Thomp- son in his speoh of acceptance or the republican nomination. MT ONead spent some time in preparation and did not finish 1t until today in Montgomery. It ia hardly probable that he will speak until late in the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
PERSON AL

Murray c. White, deputy tax com missioner, has returned from a three weeks vacation to South Alabama.
 Dr. J. Adam Phillips, one of the To- cal veterinary surgeons, returned to Auburn yesterday to complete his course for a B s degree. pr. Phillips has been practicing his profession dur ing vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 Lee A. Kingery of Birmingham to Miss Eddie R. Hayden.
 C.. J. Raley of Birmingham to Miss Carrie M. Dreker.
 T. l. Headley, Jr., of Birmingham to Miss Jeffy O. Campbell.
 Jess Willingham of Littleton to Miss May Norriss.
 Mallie L. White of Clanton to Mrs. Glennie Dennis.
 James T. Walsh of Birmingham to Miss Julia Vadeboncoeur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
At the BijOu

'Wildfire" continues to please the pub- lie and by so doing pulls large crowds to the Bijou afternoon and night when- ever the curtain goes up. The characters of the play, the excellent manner in which they are portrayed and the splen- did production are all pleasing to the theatregoers in the gallery, the balcony and on the lower floors. It is play for all classes of theatregoers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
BUSY PREPARING
 FOR ELECTION MONDAY

City Clerk H. E. Shropshire. Jr., and Jack curran were quite busy all day yes- teraay preparing for the election which IS to take place Monday. There will be three elections, in fact, the general cleo ton, the submission of the question Of sale of the North Birmingham water works, and the light plant
 Preparing the election boxes for dis trihution is no mean task. There Is no opposition to the general ticket. but 1t seems probable that the sale of the plants will bring large crowds to the polls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Jefferson

The fact that the famous American play, Polly of the Circus" direction of Frederic Thompson, will bring here the most elaborate scenic production ever seen on the stage of the Jefferson the atre, as well as one of the finest acting companies now on tour, will make the engagement of this dramatic masterpiece on Monday and Tuesday nights and Tues day matinee an event not soon to be forgotten. The seat sale opens tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
New Investment Company Formed

The Corey Investment company. in- corporated. authorized to engage in a general real estate and land business, was yesterday incorporated, articles of incorporation and application for char ter being filed in the office of the pro- bate court. The company~is capitalized at $3O00 and will begin business with offices at Corey with the total amount paid in. Officers and incorporators are William M. Walker. president; A. B. Tanner. secretary and treasurer John e. Lusk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
At the Shubert

Manager Mattice has announced pop ular price matinee for "Ishmaer' Satur- day afternoon. "Ishmael" is at the Shu- bert two nights, Friday and Saturday, and Saturday afternoon. It Is a southern play by southern author and with a southern actress in the leading role.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
seaboard Trains Delayed

Seaboard Air line trans last night were delayed several hours in reaching here on account of slide which was dis covered near Thomas station. The slide blocked the main line for about four hours The discovery was made by a section foreman before any train was involved The delay was relieved after crew reached the scene from Cedar town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Fred Flatau

Fred Flatau, aged A. died yesterday morning at his home, S25 Third avenue. north The body will be sent to Hat tiesburg, Miss, today by Shaw & Son for burial. MT Flatau's wife is in Hat tiesburg. His father-in-law, J. A. Meyers, arrived in Birmingham yesterday and will accompany the body. MT. Flatau was an automobile expert. employed by the Great Southern Automobile company, and had been in Birmingham for only short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
Ira S. Halter

The body of Ira s. Halter, who was killed in Florida Tuesday, reached Bir- mingham yesterday and the funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the resi- dence of his mother, 217 Seventy-flfth street, East Lake. Interment was in the East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-15
David G. Owens

David c. Owens. aged 34. died yester- day morning at the home of his brother. T. L. Owens. 534O Fourth avenue. Wood lawn. The body will be sent to Acton for burial today by the Woodn Under taking company MT. Owens is survived by widow and three children.