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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
EXPRESSES SURPRISE
AT THE LARGE VOTE

Il was surprised today upon learning
the size of the states vote" said Eugene
o Brien, the popular young secretary of
the ONeal campaign, before leaving Biz
mngham yesterday for his home in Mont
somery. That it would reach a total
Of l250o0 in the state was never dreamed
by either side, after the disastrous cold
spell set the farmers to work and made
them forget politics.
1t only goes to indicate that the cleo
torate OF the state has awakened at last.
and that thousands of new voters are
qualified to exercise their rights
The large vote cast is all the more
remarkable in that it is nearly all from
the cities and towns. The returns show
that the country people voted only light
vote, but the cities and towns made up
for 1t. casting their full strength.
Had all conditions favored / have no
doubt but that the democratic vote would
have. reached over 10000. -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
WONDERFUL VITALITY
is SHOWN BY NEGRO

"rhe wonderful vitality of a negro
with three bullets in his body replied
r. II. Braune of Shaw & Sons, much
impressed me this afternoon. The
wounded negro, big black fellow, at
tempted to act as peacemaker between
two others, who were embroiled in a
quarrel, when one of them drew re-
yolver of cheap make and fired five
times. three bullets entering the peace
maker. Thereupon the advocate of ar
filtration proceeded to administer n
sound thrashing to the reckless one
with the revolver, who came out of
the scrape much less alive than the
wounded negro.
after being released at police head
quarters the peacemaker returned TO
his domicile In Fifth alley and sat cooliy
in a chair while physician extracted
the lead from his system. He is still
of his former opinion that dem cheap
guns amt no good nohowH"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
REPORTS MADE ON
MOBILE REUNION

Camp Hardee, United Confederate Vet
Grams, met in regular monthly session
Saturday afternoon at the Chamber OF
Commerce building auditorium. 1t was
the first meeting after the annual reunion
at Mobile and a number of members re-
ported for the reunion on that occa-
sion.
Two new members were received into
the camp, as follows: j. d. Monroe and
II. M. Sellers.
number of interesting war stories
were related by Capt. John G. Smith.
Capt w. C. Ward and others.
J. F. Mclaughlin related an amusing
incident in reference to his attempt to
attend the Mobile reunion. He had made
arrangements for himself and wife to
make the TRIP from Selma to Mobile on
a boat When they arrived at Selma and
the wharf they saw the boat pulling out
from the landing and was gone. Their
ppointment was very keen and Com
radc Mclaughlin reported TO the camp
that he was so keenly Disguised that they
turned back and did not go to the re-
Union at all.
Gen. John w. Bush, ]. T. Garretson,
Carlos II. Reese and others told of the
trip to Mobile and the hospitality shown
them by the people of the Gulf City.
The stories and anecdotes OF the war
related by Eaptain Smith and Captain
Ward were very amusing and interesting
and were greatly enjoyed by the men,
bers of the camp present.
Capt. Charles W. Gazzam, a veteran
from Mobile. was introduced and made
a talk to the camp which was warmly
received.
AT the meeting the third Saturday of
May w. H. Stanley will deliver an ad-
dress on the shenandoah Valley Cam
paign in Virginia" He has a map, of
the battle-ground and diagrams of the
movements of the opposing armies, which
he will display in the lecture. j. F. Nc
Laughlin had the map made by George
W. Chambers, veteran of Birmingham
TIE map is said to be very accurate
and of important historical interest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
TELEGRAPH COMPANIES
ROSE TO EMERGENCY

There is one feature of the Palos mine
disaster to which / have not seen atten-
ton called and which strikes me as very
important" sand Jere C. King ut is
the manner in which the telegraph COM
panies rose to the occasion. In normal
times the telegraph facilities at a small
mining town would not be worth calling
attertion TO- But In the last few days
the newspapers of Birmingham and. in
fact. all over the country have carried
thousands and thousands Of words on the
disaster, which had to be handled by
wire.
1.-THE way the Postal and Western
Union companies manned their extra
wires and rushed extra operators to the
scene to handle the situation strikes me
as a good example of making good In an
emergency ] understand the extra wires
have been worked constantly night ann
day since the disaster occurred
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
KNESSETH ISRAEL
AIDS SUFFERERS

Knesseth Israel congre cation last night
took formal action in extending its SYM
pathy to the sufferers from the Palos
nine disaster. Rabbi julius r. Loeb made
an appeal calling attention to the dis
tress in the families of the men killed
and number of voluntary cash contr-
buttons were made to the relief fund A
committee was named, of which the abb
is member. and an active solicitation
OF funds Will be begun today
The contributions made last night
amounted TO nearly 500 and it is expect
ed the synagogue fund will have reached
5000 by tonight. Members of the congre-
CATION gave about $35 last night and vari-
Gus organizations within the congregation
contributed as groups. The Birmingham
Hebrew Aid association gave $25 the In
dependent Order of Birth Abraham $25.
and the Daughters of Israel pledged
themselves to give s25. BETHEL will also
cooperate in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
TRIED TO FIGURE
WHO WAS THE LOSER

THE thing that has interested me most
during the day was a story that ] saw
in Tho Age-Herald, said r. r. Saun-
ders. 1.-THE name of the story was Kan
sas Finance, and the problem it contained
was as follows: A man. wished to buy
a ticket to Kansas City. which cost 1928.
He did not have but 50. He pawns the
bill for sl.5o and sells the ticket to "a
friend for $3.50, giving him s..
Now, the question is, Who was the
loser by the transaction? 1t took me some
time to figure out that it was the friend
as he had to pay not only the Sl50 to the
friend but s1.50 to the pawn dealer be-
fore he could get his 81 bill. The story
is Il neat one and amused me immensely
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
COL. GAUT POINTS
OUT THE MISTAKE
SAYS COMMITTEE WAS MIsLED INTO
PASSING RESOLUTION CONDEMN
ING UTTBRANCE WHICH CHAIR
MAN ELLIS HAD NOT MADE

To the Editor OF The Age Herald
In your issue of today in reporting
proceedings of the democratic COM
nittee of Jefferson county of yestcr-
day appears the following:
"The committee took exceptions Il"
the remarks alleged to have been
made by j. B. Ellis to the effect that
COCO illegal votes had been cast IN
jefferson county In Mondays primary.
4 resolution condeinning his remarks
was introduced by Lee cowart and
adopted. 1t read rs follows;
Whereas, on the 4th inst, the Hon
James Buchanan Ellis. state campaign
manager for Co. H. s. d. Mallory,
candidate for governor in the prin AIRY
election held on the I'd inst, has pub
lished in the press of the state, over
Els signature, a slanderous charge that
600 fraudulent votes were cast IN 'le
county of Jefferson In said primary
therefore,
BE 1t resolved That the demo-
cratic executive committee of JEFFERSON
county, now in session, pronounces
that statement as unfair and SANDER
Gus to the good name of the citizcns
of our county,"
The meeting then adjourned till 80
d. m. | was present when this oc-
CURED, and realizing the injustice done
to MIR. Ellis as well as tte ridiculous
attitude the committee had assumed in
ccndemning something that had never
occurred nor had the slightest founda-
ton, in fact, called Mr.. Cowarts a.
tention to the false position he had tut
the committee into, and to the signed
article from Mr., Ellis, which is as
follows:
1--WE claim that the face of the Of
fetal returns will give Mr.. Mallory a
small majority. We know that many
republicans voted in some counties,
while our friends claim gross irregu-
larity in other counties. II these are.
established Mallory's majority will be
materially increased.
JAMES B. ELLIS"
also called his attention to the
following from j. Lee Long, ONeals
chairman. viz:
They have sent out kilograms all
over the state today, claiming that
5000 fraudulent votes were cast in ief-
fersoG. or course, everybody knows
that is absolutely foolish
Both of these statements appeared
in your issue of May 5, and as Mr..
Ellis made no statement for the press
either on May 4 or 5 except his signed
statement shown above l convinced Mr..
Cowart that he had gotten the serious
statement of Mr.. Ellis mixed with Lee
Longs cajolery and he agreed 10 do
the fair thing at the night session.
| was present again at the night ses-
sion and as soon as quorum could
lie obtained Mr.. Cowart did make the
''amende honorable" by moving q re-
consideration. which was unanimously
agreed to, and Immediately withdrew
the resolution.
Your report of the proceedings max es
TO mention of this
Instructed by Mr.. Ellis, | therefore
request you to publish this ,ette:' is
conspicuously as you did the article
complained of in Justice to Mr.. Ell
lis Mr.. Cowart and the committee.
o. P. GAUT.
Secretary Mallory Campaign Committee
Birmingham, May 7, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
DATA GIVEN ON THE
COMMISSION PLAN

In view of the general interest now
being manifested on government by COM
mission, the following short reading list
of articles in the public library bearing
OH this subject has been made:
GOVERNMENT BY COMMISSION.
Robbins. e. C.-Selected articles on the
commission plan of municipal govern
ment
PERIODICALS.
Allen, S. B.-Des Moines plan. (Chaut.
81 :136-13S).
Another city for commission govern
ment. (World's Work 1S;1l63S).
Are our cities free? Outlook so:5lo.
Breakdown of ward government in st.
Louis Outlook $3.50.
Chadwick, F. E.-Newport plan and the
Galveston system. (Chaut. 5llS2-l35).
Chadwick. f. E.-Newport plan of city
government. (Chaut. 51:25).
City government outlook % $3.50.
Des Moines plan of city government.
(World's Work 1s:1153S).
Eliot, C. W.-City government by fewer
men. (Worlds Work 14:949.
Experiments in municipal government.
Outlook 1885,
Garyin. L. F.. C.-Better city govern
ment (Arena 41:SS).
Goodyear, D.-Experence of Haverhill.
Qnd. 6s;415-416).
Haskell. II. J.-Moulding the issues in
city elections. Outlook s9:S7D.
James. G. w.-Cialveston and Houston.
(Arena $3.50.
James. G. W.-Houston and its city gov
eminent. (Arena S:14D.
Municipal efficiency. outlook s6:120.
Municipal government by commission.
tChaut. 50:16S:17O.
Munro, W. B.-Galveston plan. (Chaut.
81 :l1O-12D.
Paine. r. T.-Progress of direct legis
lation in American municipal government.
(Arena H:10s).
St. Pierre, Thomas-Responsibilit in
municipal government. (Arena 1880.
Sampson. H. E.-The Les Moines plan.
Century 1890.
Should a city govern. itself? Outlook
9s:1S-1D.
Spread of the commission PLAN (out-
look ss:4s5o.
Spread of the Teaxs idea. Outlook
s6:100.
Story of the Des Moines battle. (Arena
S:433).
Turner. G. K.-Galveston. a business
corporation. CucClure e7:slO).
UnKuarded commission government.
(Arena 3S:43D.
White W. A.-Progress in American
cities. american Magazine $1,000.
Woodruff. c.. ..-Municipal review.
leos-l909. 1fAmeh o. Soc. Is :502-5S5).
All persons interested are invited to the
library where these articles Will be
shown them.
LILA MAY CHAPMAN.
Librarian
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09

Cullman, May pecal.)-Tomorrow
will be a great day for the Odd Fell
lows of Alabama Every train into Gull
man is already bringing hundreds of rep
resentative men and women of the or
der for the dedication of the Alabama
Odd Fellows Widows and Orphans home
here tomorrow. 1t is expected that several
thousand members of the order will be
present from ali parts of the state. A
special train will bring a large number
from Birmingham tomorrow morning.
W. e. Urquhart of Birmingham, past
general master and general representa-
tive, arrived today and delivered the me-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09

In response to the cry OF fatherless
children. and the dumb. helpless mothers
and wives, a mass meeting will be held
this morning at II o'clock in the Cham
her of Commerce. Every philosophical
citizen who is in sympathy with the move
to relieve the families of the 1Io who
have been killed in the Mulga and Palos
disasters. will join in this meeting which
has been called by Frank Nelson. Jr.,
ard seconded by every man who has
witnessed the scene of the disaster and
realized the untold suffering which is in
store for the orphans and widows IL i'm
mediate succor Is not given them
The meeting will require only a short
time, during which plans will be laid
for solicitation in a systematic man.
her
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
IS ACCIDENTALLY
SHOT THROUGH LUNG
MINES Isl CRITICAL CONDITION.
SPINAL CORD is PARTIALLY SEW
Erred, CAUSES PARALYSIS

Mrs. Lula Smith, who resides at Mar
garet mines, is in critical condition
at st. Vincent's hospital from the eff
fects of an accidental shooting. The
accident occurred Saturday night about
Z o'clock at Mrs. Smiths home at Mar
garet mines, when .SS-calibre. revolver
with which she was playing was acct
dentally discharged The bullet passed
through the right lung and partly severed
the spinal cord, causing paralysis.
Mrs. Smith was brought to Birmng-
ham last night over the Seaboard and
taken to the hospital in Shaw & Sons
ambulance. Her condition is very Sc
rious, and it is thought she will not sur
wye
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
FARMERS AT WAR
WITH MILKMEN

Boston, May S.-The second week of the
war between the farmers and milk con-
tractors began today, and both sides, re-
peatlng their claims of the past week,
stand firm. The contractors assert that
they have an ample supply of milk while
the officials of the farmers association de-
clare their members will stand firm, ana
that more producers than ever have
agreed to withhold their milk from the
Boston market
Up to date the average Boston con-
sumner has received his customary milk
supply at the regular price. masa
meeting of farmers will be held at Faneuil
hall tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
SAW SNOW STORM
IN SUMMER TIME

This sudden GOODNESS reminds me of a
great snowstorm ! ran into way out in
Washington one Fourth of July several
years ago said F. l.. Cook bookkeeper
for Clinton l.. Ladee & Bro. Il know this
sounds bit foolish but it is really@true.
1t had been rather warm wnen suddenly
and without warning huge snowfakes
started falling. They began shortly be-
fore day and continued all that day and
until late in the next. 1t grew very cold
and | thought | would freeze. That cold
snap was enough for me and / never
again want to mix up with snowstorm
in the summer time
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
NEW ODD FELLOWS HOME
TO BE DEDICATED TODAY

mortal address before the local lodge this
afternoon.
The Odd Fellows home. which is lo-
Gated one and one-half miles north OF
Cullman, was completed a little less than
q year ago at a cost of s150000, and is one
of the finest institutions of the kind in
the south. The home has 160 acres of fine
fruit and vegetable lands. which are con-
sidered as one of the most valuable tracts
in this county.
Following the formal dedication of the
home tomorrow the Odd Fellows will as
semble in Birmingham Tuesday for the
annual meeting of the state grand lodge.
This promises to be the most largely at
tended in the history of Odd Fellowship
in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
LOCKJAW CAUSES
HORRIBLE DEATH
LITTLE MARGARET BORDER HAD
ONLY SLIGHT. WOUND In FOOT
WHICH WAS AT FIRST THOUGHT
NOT SERIOUS

horrible death from lockjaw as the
result of a slight wound in the foot was
the fate of little Margaret Border, the
10-year-old daughter of Mrs. Mary Bor-
der, 2401 Fourth avenue, who died yes
terday morning at O'Clock at ST. Vim
cents hospital. Everything was done to
relieve the child's sufferings, but little
hope was held out from the time she
was taken to the hospital Saturday night.
She had been ill for only a short while.
The wound in her foot which allowed
the entrance of tetanus baoili was hard
ly more than a scratch, and little was
thought of it at the time.
The remains of the child were sent
yesterday afternoon by Shaw & Son to
Choccolocco, Ala, for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
Is Urged To
Attend Mass Meeting
Birmingham Asked to Assemble At Chamber of Commerce
This Morning to Discuss Plans for Relief of
The Muga and Palos Sufferers

The patriotic. home-loving citizen OF
Birmingham will put this meeting above
ali his other engagements. A large crowd
is expected.
The use to which the money will be
put will be directed by E. p. Bicknell,
the national director of the American Red
Cross. Mr.. Bicknell, J. c. Logan OF the
Atlanta Associated Charities and num-
Der of Birmingham people will speak
today.
The money raised will only be divided
after careful personal study of each
individuals condition and needs, and 1t
Is possible that Mr.. Bicknell will send
down a representative of the Red Cross
to remain in active charge for some
time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
REST FROM POLITICS
is NOT IN SIGHT

1T looks as though politics will occupy
the minds of the people for some time to
come" said Representative John L..
Glover yesterday. First came the amend
ment election last fall Then the county
primary itself attracted some attention
and recently came the state primary, and
now q municipal primary is upon US.
1.-THE commission government ldea
promises to be a he.d-fought proposition,
but 1t would not surprise me to see il
carry. You know, people are great on
wanting change. They are always seek
ing a Utopia and municipal commission
government seems to make strong APP
peal for favor"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
LATE TRIBUTES TO
LATE KING EDWARD

"What most interested me today"
said Tom Gaines of Ensley. was the
newspaper reports of the death of Eng
lands ruler, King Edward the Seventh,
and the eulogies paid to his memory by
them. He certainly was given credit
for almost every virtue and TO my mind
Justly so. Still, I could not help think
ing how much more acceptable 1t would
be if the bouquets had been handed him
while living.
"He was the subject of fierce criticism
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Bijou

Six stars. company of so people,
with 35 chorus and show girls, the en-
tire Chicago production that ran a year
at the Garden theatre will be this
weeks attraction at the Bijou. "A
Winning Miss is one of the best musi-
cal comedies seen in the Windy City in
years, and the biggest that ever played
Birmingham at popular prices. Jake
Wells declares that the company and
the show are the best that ever went
over the Bijou circuit. The music and
lyrics are excellent and the company
Is one that could easily make good on
any 81 circuit in America. In fact it is
said to be better than many shows on
Broadway this season. Max Bloom
heads. a. big company, and he appears
in an entirely new role. There is a
matinee Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day afternoons. and a performance
every night during the week. commence
Ing tonight. sa
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
GRIGGS LECTURES
THIS AFTERNOON

The series of lectures to be delivered by
DR.. Edward Howard Grggs Will begin
this afternoon at o'clock at the High
school auditorium. DR.. Griggs will lee
ture every afternoon and evening this
week, the general subject for the after
moons being Goethe's "Faustus,' while
in the evening he will discuss art SUBJ
jects.
DR.. Griggs delivered series OF lee
lures In Birmingham last year, which
were remarkably successful.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
TAKE TRIP
TO EAST LAKE YESTERDAY

about 5000 people visited the grounds.
r. d. Burnett, the principal owner. is
also manag ing the park this year, with
the assistance of John Buck of Cincin-
matt. who last year managed Ponce De
Leon park in Atlanta, and Secretary
Treasurer Charles Founton, who was
connected with the fair two years ago.
While a number of improvements are
contemplated. everything will be ready
for the formal opening next Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09

The grass and the trees were never so
green. and the cool water never sparkled
so perfectly as yesterday at East Lake,
the peoples playground.
The trees of the park appear this year
in their natural beauty for the first
time Saplings and cuttings have sprung
into big trees, and everywhere was shade
and the odor of spring.
That was not the formal opening, but
every concession was in full force, and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
"WhQt Has Interested
You Most During Day?"
Some of the Replies Made By Well Known Citizens When
Asked This Question Yesterday

during his life, and it seems he had to
die to show what a great and good
man and ruler he was. However, every
British subject must feel grateful for
the many kind expressions of praise
and sympathy for the man was near to
their hearts and held a warm place in
tn cir affection"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
THE WEATHER

Washington, May s.-Forecast for Ala
bama-Partly cloudy Monday warmer in
north and west portions; Tuesday fair
light to moderate variable winds.
Mississppi-Fair, warmer Monday;
Tuesday fair light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Mary Agec

Mrs. Mary Agee, aged rs years. died
last night at II o'clock at the residence
of her son, w. L. Agee, 1923 North Twen-
ty-ninth street Funeral services will
be held this afternoon at 8 O'Clock from
the residence, interment to be in Elmwood
cemetery. The deceased is survived by
five sons, W. l.. Agee of Birmingham, l..
A. Agee of Magnolia, II. j. Agee of Ar
lington, r. e. Agee of Lannison and C. s.
Agee of Knoxville and daughter, Miss
Mollie Agee, of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
CITY ITEMS

Tin Shop Robbed-itoltam Bros. tin
shop at 1929 Second avenue was broken
into Saturday night and about $50
stolen. The robbery was a very bold
one and the officers marvelled at the
nerve the robbers displayed in execut
ing 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09

The funeral of John BumpHs. who died
Friday afternoon, will be held this after
noon at 8 o'clock from the chapel of the
Green Undertaking company. interment
to be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
: >
Old Actor Dead

Baltimore, May s.-John Barlow, an
actor of the old school, died today. aged
rs. He was at one time manager of Nc
Vieker's theatre, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
Mrs. Marin l.. e, Adams

The remains of Mrs: Maria L. E. Adams,
who died Saturday afternoon. were sent
yesterday afternoon at o clock TO Shaws-
vile, Va, by Shaw & Son for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09

Funeral services over the remains OF
Mrs. Sarah c. blythe. who died Saturs
day morning at local infrmary, we're
held yesterday at Marvin chapel Mt.
Pinson. Interment was in Pinson GENE.
terry.