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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
OFFICIALS VISIT
 LOCAL PROPERTIES Harry Bronner Returned East
 Last Night ANOTHER TRIP TODAY President Maben of sloss Says Merger Protect Was Not Discussed Ycs- terday-John W. Gates Will
 Not Be Here

Harry Bronner. the prominent New York banker and a director in both the sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company and the Republic Iron and Steel con- pany, who arrived in Birmingham Wednesday night with Chairman John A. Topping of the Republic company, left last night for Chattanooga, and from there will return to the east. He and Mir. Topping had been together in Texas as members of large hunting party.
 MT. Topping and T. W. Guthrie of Pitts burg. president of the Republic comIflny, who is now here, will remain until Sun day or Monday.
 The visitors made a tour of inspection of the Republic and the Sloss-sheffield properties yes arday. travelling over the district in tn -Sheffields private car. In the F rty besides MT. Topping, MT. Guthrie al q MT. Bronner were Pres ident J. c. Maben, Vice President J. w. McQueen, and Manager John shannon of the Sloss-S Sheffield; w. A. Greene, dis trict manager of the Republic; Cecil Grenfell of London, director in the Southern Iron and Steel company, and L. Sevier, general agent of the Southern railway and the Alabama Great Southern railroad. They started out at 9:So a. m. and returned about p. m. Among the properties inspected were the Soss fur paces, the Sloss- -Sheffield's Bessie and Flat Top coal mines. the Republics fur naces and coke ovens at Thomas, and the Republics Sayreton mines.
 Today MT. Grenfell and Vice President James Bowron of the Southern Iron and Steel, will go to Gadsden to inspect the blast furnace and the steel works there. MT Maben has rendered them the Sloss- sheffields car and will himself accom- pany them MT. Topping and Mir. Guth- rie have also been invited to go on to- days trip.
 This joint inspection of properties by high officials of the companies referred to naturally stimulates talk about the recent merger rumors. It has been per sistently rumored in New York that all the independent companies in Birming- ham district would soon or late be consolidated into one great independent corporation
 MT. Maben, when asked last night If a merger project was discussed yester- day, replied in the negative.
 q am told that MT. Gates, who con trols the Republic company, has not been recently regarding merger pr oposition," said MT. Maben.
 MT. Gates has announced that he would go from Texas to New York next week and would shortly sail for Europe to be abroad three months He will not stop over In Birmingham on his north-bound trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
BOYS WALK
 45 MILES TO SEE c A M F

V. w. Heard, c. A. Abele. R. F. Per kins and R. E. Gosa, four youngsters of the university aggregation attending the Alabama Washington and Lee game yesterday, came 46 of the 56 miles from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham on foot making the trip in 15 hours A stunt that shows the probability of Peyton Westons in Alabama. They left the university Wednesday afternoon at .aO o'clock and reached Bessemer yes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
RAILROAD HOLIDAY
Most Offices Were Closed Yesterday All
 Day for Thanksgiving

The downtown offices of the rail- roads were closed yesterday on ac- count of Thanksgiving Day and the employees spent the day at the vari- ous places of amusement or out of the city shooting. The railroads gen. orally observe the day and wherever possible the employees were given a hol- iday The offices of the freight de- partments were closed as were the local freight houses.
 It is estimated that over 20oO em- ployes of the various railroad com panies were permitted to enjoy a full holiday yesterday. Quite a large num- Der of regular freight trains were an- nulled for the day as freight w~s light. In this way many employees of the operating department secured a holiday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
EXUM MAY ACT
 ON TlDEWAqER

Mayor Exum Is expected to act eith- CT today or tomorrow on the Tidewater franchise, and it Is considered more than likely that he will send the fran chise back to the City Council Tor amendment
 The Mayor has heard the matter dis cussed by citizens from every angle and Is about ready to come to some conclusion. However, he has refused to this date to discuss it and will not make any statement until his communi- cation to the City Council is written
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
VERY FEW ARRESTS
 MADE YESTERDAY

Yesterday was one of the quietest days on record in official circles. It was what the officers termed the calm after the storm" In spite of the fact that 1t was Thanksgiving but 10 arrests were record ed at the city jail between 12 o'clock Wednesday night and 12 o'clock last night.
 The sherff's forces were also quiet, but eight arrests being made in Jeffer- son county. All of them were for minor offenses and no serious disorder of any kind was reported to the offices.
 Several arrests for violations of the prohibition law were made by the blind tiger squad, who did not cease work on account of 1t being Thanksgiving day. The sheriffs deputies also made two of the arrests for the same offense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

pr. Fl. c. Wikle of Blossburg was Killed yesterday when the horse which he was riding became unmanageable and ran over log by the roadside, throwing hoth animal and rider to the ground. The horse was also killed
 The details of the accident are measre, but it seems that the young doctor was ont either riding for enjoyment or on professional call when the fatal mishap came.
 The remains will reach Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
BISHOP KILGO BREACHES
Notable Sermon Delivered at the Firs
 Methodist Church Yesterday

Bishop J. c. Kilgo of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, preached a not able Thanksgiving sermon at the First Methodist church yesterday morning. A large Thanksgiving offering was taken, which will be divided equally between the Methodist Orphanage and the Mercy Home.
 Bishop Kilgo will be in Birmingham over Sunday and will preach at the F'irss church again Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
VETERANS PLEASED
 BY ENTERTAINMENT

The Confederate Veterans are delighted with the manner in which they were entertained by citizens of Birmingham. Not only in resolution adopted by the reunion convention, but in a letter au- thorized by Camp Hardee, have they ex- pressed their appreciation. Here is the letter:
 To the Editor of The Age-Herald: Camp Hardee desires to express through the columns of your paper It's sincerest gratitude for the noble, generous and hos pitable manner in which the citizens of Birmingham and Jefferson county enter tained the Confederate Veterans during the state reunion. Many of us will never see the like again. We are deeply grateful for the grand success of the reunion ana great jubilee. N. A. GRAHAM
 Commander. J. LAWLER DARBY, Adjutant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
AUGSBURG PHYSICIAN IS
 KILLED WHEN HORSE F 'ALLS

this morning at ii o'clock and will be met by Shaw & Son, who will prepare them for burial.
 physician at Blossburg. Is expected in the city today.
 Coroner Brasher returned from the late last night and stated that the dead horse about 100 feet from the physicians body when found The horse was stiff when found, but there were in dications that pr. Wik1e had lived for some little time after the accident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Fire at PauI's Cafe

A fire Nbroke out in Pauls cafe last night but did no damage. The fire was between the ceiling of the first floor and floor of the second story. It originated from the kitchen. Little damage was done. The central sta ton answered the call and extin- guished the blaze with chemicals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
William G. ZeaIy

William G. Zealy, aged 72 years, died at a local infirmary Wednesday night, after a prolonged illness Members of Birmingham Fraternal lodge No. 3S6 will meet at the Masonic temple this morn ing at 930 o'clock to attend the funeral of MT. zealy Announcement to this ef- feet is made by J. Riddle, worshipful master and M. l.. Stratford secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Coburn's Minstreis

James A. Coburn and his merry min strels will make theft first appearance in Birmingham for a number of years at the Shubert theatre Saturday after noon and night In years gone by min strel shows have come and gone, but press of other cities declare the Co., burn aggregation so far surpasses any thing ever attempted in the round cir cle It has been MT. Coburn's ambition to attain the highest standard in the line of entertainment and that he has succeeded really goes without saying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Mary Ellen Conman

The funeral services of Mrs. Mary Ellen Coffman, aged 68 years, wife of D. J. Coffman, who died at her late residence, 200 Walnut street, West End, Wednesday, will take place from the family residence this morning at 10 o'clock, and the interment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
"The Sins of the Father,

There is every indication of a record breaking advance sale for the new Thom- as Dixon play, '''The Sins of the Father" which will be seen at the Shubert thc- atre on November 30 and December 1. So great a rush is anticipated that the management has felt obliged to put on an extra box office force for the sale, which opens on November 2S at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
"Finnegan'S Dallv

The attraction at the Shubert theatre yesterday afternoon and last night was "Finnegans Ball." a farce comedy of the Irish persuasion. in which Murray and Mack were billed to appear Ollie Mack was visible, but his erstwhile part ner was represented by an understudy. The company, though small, was not without ability and some of the special ties were pleasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
At the Biiou

Every child in Birmingham should be given an opportunity to see School Days at the Biiou this week and the Saturday matinee is the chosen perform aIlce for the little ones. It is a good play for the young people as well as the old people There is plenty of music and plenty of comedy. Next week comes Cecil Spooner in two plays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

terday morning at 4:3O o'clock. after travelling all night
 The boys were all enth SI a stic over their jaunt and told of ma V pl ca wayside incidents. Their versa ., n marked by 8 restless Sh 1ffin of foot to the other. but this was the sign O soles made ten der . tramp. Otherwise they were feeIIn fine after having come the long dis tance, and had plenty of energy to help root their team to sP1end did vic tory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
J. LAwLER DARBY. Adjutant.
New Directors Alabama Consolidated

New Directors Alabama Consolidated
 At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company, held recently, Doug las Gordon, vice president of the Baltf- more Trust company, and Joshua Lev ering of Baltimore were added to the directory by unanimous vote. The meeting was harmonious and much sat isfactoh expressed upon the improved conditions. as indicated by the presidents report of operations for the fiscal year just closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Richard Austin Exglei

The funeral services of Richard Aus tin Egglei aged years, son of MT
 and Mrs. J. A. Egglei, took place from the family residence, at Tenth street and Avenue yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock the interment being at the Catholic cemetery, Southside '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
TEMPLE EMANUEL
Tn ank ksGiving Song Service VIII Re Held at Temple Tonight

The annual Thanksgiving song service will be held at Temple Emanuel tonight and the programme is unusually attrac- tive. It will be under the direction or Mrs. Gussen. The public is cordially invited to attend this service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Al thc Orpbeun

All of the children will enjoy the loop the loop" dogs and the other clever acts at the Orphepm this week for it is n bill for the children as well as grown-ups. There is also a little boy in the act of Mrs. Peter Maher, who is a clever sinyrc and dancer There is matinee daily and two performances nightly al the or pheum at 7:30 and 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
ss(sfrls"

One of the many humorous incidents in Clyde Fitchs cleverest comedy. Girls,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

that is to be presented here next Mon- day and Tuesday at the Shubert theatre, is the three men-hating young ladies talk ing a solemn oath, with crossed hat pins, to resist the Embellishments of the sterner sex. That the trio finally suc- cumb to the charms of the sterner sex goes without saying. Seats ready to- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
"The old Homestead"

The kindly humor, the touching pathos and the homey philopohy still remain as charming as ever in "The Old Home stead" The famous play was presented at the Jefferson theatre last night with Edward L. Shade as Joshua Whit combe"
 The play Is one that appeals greatly to the emotions of the audience, deal Ing as 1t does with the love of a father for his son. MT. Shade brought out all the possbilitys of the part of the lovable old man and was applauded viz orously by the audience.
 He is supported by an able cast and all do good work. Carl Bedding as "Eb Ganzey' does especially good work. as do Fred Clare as Happy Jack, the rover, otherwise known as Jack Haz- ard,n and Charles H. Clarke as Seth Perkins"
 feature of the "Old Homestead' that never fails to charm Is the double quartet of male voices. Their work last night was well received
 Between the first and second acts of the play band of Kappa Pss sang their fraternity song and were applauded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
CLASH OF COLORS
 AT ATHLETIC CLUB

Another clash of colors will take place at the Athletic club tonight with dance to follow the basketball games. This is to be the Athletic clubs part of the Gen. sus Jubilee, and one of the big attractions of Thanksgiving week.
 The Blacks and the Whites will mi up on the gymnasium floor. and while it will not produce gray, as such mix ture usually does, it may give the losing team the blues. The Reds and the Stripes will also tie up tonight Both of these contests promise to be exciting. as the teams are punched and all are play ing fine ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
Wilton Lackaye

Wilton Lackaye will present at the Shubert theatre tonight Cleveland Moi fett's play of New York life, "The Bat tle'
 Local theatregoers will no doubt pleas antly remember the qualifying talents of this splendid actor when he appeared here in "The Pit and later in The Bond man." The seat sale is now on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
THE WEATHER

Washington, November 24.--weather forecast.
 ama-Unsettled, probably light rain Friday; Saturday fair; light south winds.
 Mississippi-Fair Friday and Satur- day; somewhat cooler; light south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25
SHAW. Tn. Undertaken. Phones 9.
GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones 1902

LICE LoY. Undertaken. Phones 7~'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

Local office United States weather bureau, Birmingham, Ala. Report for "A hours ended D. m., November 24,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-25

W. F. LEHMAN, Observer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
HALF MILLION TONS OF ROCK.
Santa Fe Uses Immense Amount OF
Crushed Material in California.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Feb. 2--One
of the biggest contracts of it's kind
ever let on the Pacific coast has been
entered into between the Santa Fe
railway and the Los Angeles min
ing firm of Evans & Chapelle, the lat
ter agreeing to furnish the railroad
with one trainload of crushed road
every day. beginning next April and
continuing until the $2,500.000 i'm
provements on the Santa Fe tracks
are completed.
The crushed rock is to be used for
re-ballasting the road, and about
1000 tons of it, it is believed, will
be necessary to complete the work.
According to a member of the min
ing firm, the rock will be taken from
the MERGED river canyon.
Walter H. Brewer, assistant gem
eral manager of the Santa Fee, says
that the work of improving the road
between Bakersfield and San Fran
cisco is advancing rapidly.
Ninety miles of track are to be re-
placed with new steel rails said Mr..
Brewer, land of that stretch already
SO miles have been completed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

beyond question an effective means OF
illuminating the track. is easily man.
pulated. requires but little attention.
practically no cost for repairs ana Is
wholly dependable. It's initial cost is
high, but initial cost and maintenance
is regarded as very nominal rate on
the insurance afforded against damage
to life, property. and the consequent
legal entanglements.
The two engineers who have express
ed themselves as being unfavorably
disposed toward the electric headlight
do so because of the fact that an en-
gineer in meeting a train on an ADA
cent track is temporarily blinded, this
being particularly true on long stretch-
es of straight track, and because of the
difficulty in detecting the colors of
lamp signals when so brilliantly illumi-
mated.
They admit the desirability of having
a good light, but are inclined TO favor
an improved Oil or low power electric
rather than go to the extreme and be
subject to the above possibilities of
disaster.
Naturally each of these men shades
his opinion to suit his particular ex-
rerfence. The engineer whose run takes
him over a single track line, through
gorges, tunnels. over bridges, trestleS
and along capricious streams, sees a
world of weight behind his argument
for the penetrating light. and is very
strongly ipsistent that he knows what
he is talking about.
On the other hand, as in the case of
the two engineers who are not favor
able to the brighter light, where trains
are constantly being met on a relative
" straight line where two or more
tracks are employed, and where block
signals must be observed every few
hundred yards. the argument against
the electric headlight assumes a differ
emit aspect and affects the engineer and
the manager accordingly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

Rev. Mr.. Everett will take charge of
the Sarah L. Wilson Bible class at the
r. R. Y. NJ. G. A. Wednesday evenings.
Clyde Hamilton of the local machine
shop left yesterday for his home in
Pittsburg, Pa, to remain permanently.
John Perry, carpenter. has been at
work for several days doing repair
work on the Y. M. c. A. building.
George Anderson has returned 10
work in the boiler shop after being off
several days On account of illness.
L. Stanley, trainmaster from En-
poria, spent the day here yesterday on
a business trip.
Frank Thomas, supervisor of school
of apprentices, returned yesterday from
New Mexico and California. where he
has spent two weeks on a business
trip.
Mack Hedges of Argentine has come
to Topeka and accepted position in
the machine shop.
J. M Bell of the paint shop is un-
able to be at work on account of ILL
ness. He is suffering with an attack
of fever.
Frank Morris of Albuquerque. N. NJ,
is here spending a few days on a vaca-
ton trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02

w. L. Ward of Ration, N M, came
last Friday to spend two weeks the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A
w. Ward, on Forest avenue.
Mrs. Harry Conwell and Mrs John
Vandeventer were guests, of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Vandeventer.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth
odist church met this afternoon with
Mrs NJ. T. Kelsey on AFTER avenue
Miss Marion Root has gone to Kins-
ley, Kan, to spend a week visiting
friends.
George Franklin has gone to Excel
sior Springs to remain for an extended
time.
r. ]. Miller left yesterday for his
ing several days with relatives here.
Miss Blanche Maxwell is improving
after several days illness with an at
tack of the grip
Miss Margaret johnson has returned
to work after being off several days
On account of an injured hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Jackson and son
Bert left yesterday for their home in
Newkirk. Okla, after spending several
weeks here with relatives and friends.
The Oakland club of old soldiers will
meet Wednesday evening at the home
Of Mr.. Fogel on Poplar street in cele-
bration of his birthday anniversary.
Miss Julia Hackney of Kansas City
spent Tuesday here visiting friends
and relatives while on an extended
western tri-- for the benefit of her
health
Mr. Morgan Wells of Chicago is ex-
pected here in a few days to visit his
mother, Mrs. Rebekah Wells, on Michi-
gan avenue.
Mrs Oscar Clay of Atchison came
yesterday to spend two weeks with
friends and relatives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
STOCKTON GETS NEW OFFICES.
Santa F'e Decides to Locate officials in
California Town.

Stockton, CAL. Feb. 2.-After several
weeks trial by the Santa Fe officials,
the announcement was made today
that they had decided to make Stock
ton the permanent headquarters of the
road between San Francisco and this
city
Temporary offices were established
here some time ago and the results
have been so good in the handling of
the business and the increased ship
ments of freight that it was considered
"a good plan to shorten the divisions at
once
While the company recently pur-
chased about two blocks of land for
additional yard facilities, it is now I'M
derstood that more property will be
bought and buildings for the head
quarters and a new freight depot will
will be erected at once The offices
now being used are too small and the
employees are badly cramped. The
business men and shippers are. more
than pleased over the change This
gives Stockton two railroad divisions,
the Southern Pacific having recently
opened headquarters here, and the two
have greatly improved shipping con-
ditiOnS. ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-02
BELoTT HAVING TROUBLE.
Kansas Town Is Getting Tired of
Promises From Missouri Pacific.

Salina, Kan, Feb. Evidently Sa-
lima is not alone in it's railroad trou-
bles. Other towns have just as hard
work getting the railroads to do any
thing.
There is Beloit. for instance. The
Missouri Pacific operates q dry goods
store box there and has labelled it a
depot. It is small that it won't
hold enough tickets to supply the de-
mand and people go to other roads.
Beloit has worked and worked for
something better in the way of a de-
pot. Then came the announcement in
bold type, "a fine passenger station,
built of brick" A few more days
dwindled by and an official came in.
He reported 1.-The new building will be
frame. but I don't know that it is
going to be built
A week later a third official report
ed. "a working crew will be here
next week.
That started Beloit to gasping again
and more big headlines and more ex-
citement appeared. People forgot all
about the high prices of meat.
Another week, and sure enough the
working crew arrived. Headed by the
band, Beloit turned out in force to