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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
DRY TERRITORY
Is DECREASING

Washington May 22.-(Special.) THAT
the dry wave is receding and that the
"dry territory is rapidly changing back
to wet will be the consensus of the
reports which will be made at the If
teenth annual convention of the United
States Brewers association, when it meets
at the New Willard hotel June s and O..
There will be plenty of reports to sub
stantiate that claim, it is said. Marking
half century of its existence and finding
itself In the midst of the greatest fight it
has ever encountered, the associations
convention this year will be of special
interest.
While the convention proper does not
begin until June s, preliminary meetings
will be held on June Z. On the morning
of that day the members of the Inter-
state Executives association will meet,
at which all convention delegates will be
welcomed. In the afternoon the trustees
of the national association will meet.
The first meeting of the convention will
be called Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock At this session delegates from
every city and state in the country will
attend Two important papers will be
presented, that of President Carl j. Hos
ter. who in his annual address will re-
view the past year and discuss in detail
the situation as ne sees 1t, and the re-
port OF the trustees and the standing
committees which will take up the work
accomplished. In the afternoon there will
be an executive session which only men,
bers will attend and at which trade mat
ters will be discussed. The day will be
ended with trip down the Potomac on
a special chartered steamer.
AS In the past few years the convention
will again have a session to which the
public is invited, at which distinguished
men In public life will be asked to de-
liver short addresses that deal with the
relation of the brewing business to pub
lie affairs. Just who the speakers will be
has not been announced but the high
standing of the men who in the past
have taken part in these discussions is
assurance that this part of tho conven-
ton will again be Intensely interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
LEGISLATURE is
HALTING AT GIFT

Albany. N. Y, May Ex-Governor
Hughes announced to the legislature early
in January that Mrs. Edward H. Harri-
man. In accordance with the wishes Oh
her late husband. had offered the state
a 1OyOO0-acre tract of land at Arden Tor
a state park and $1,000,0O0 with which 10
ACQUIRE and improve adjacent lana, 20
that the park might have i.te. - oi..-
age. Five months have passed and the
final week of the session finds the legis-
lators still undecided as to the accept
ancs of the gift.
Concident with the announcement OF
the Hartman gift the governor made
public offers of other gifts designed TO
enable the state to establish park along
the Hudson river readily accessible to
those living in the conEested quarters OF
New York. The offers were from John
D. Rockefeller ]. P. Morgan, Mrs. Rus
sell Sage, Helen Gould. Mr.. Vanderbilt and
Mr.. Gary and others and were secured
through the activities of the Palisades
interstate park commission, and were con-
tingent upon the state appropriating W.
800 900 for the acquiring of lands and the
building of roads and the abandoning or
the Bear mountain site for the new state
prison,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
CIVILIANS WILL
BECOME OFFICERS

Washington, May 22.-The q young
civilians who recently passed examina-
lions for commissions as second lieuten-
ants in the coast artillery service likely
will become fullfedged officers of the
United States army during the coming
week. The examination for these posi-
lions was held three months ago, and
their nominations as second lieutenants
were sent to the Senate a week later, but
on account of the fact that there were
only 20 vacancies to be filled at that time
the nominations were called back and are
now In the possession of the Secretary OF
War awaiting the confirmation of an Of
f1cer already made to advanced grade
which will make the necessary 81 vacan-
cies. AS soon as this nomination is con-
firmed the whole list of q will be sent
to the Senate, and It is expected that
confirmation will not be delayed. I'M
mediately thereafter they will be COM
missioned and ordered to Fort Monroe for
an extended course Of instruction in their
duties,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
INTERNAL REVENUE rs
STEADILY INCREASING

Washington, May 22.-Internal rev.
enue receipts continue TO show a big
increase over last year. For April the
receipts were s21,397,137, which is
42,209,075 more than in April of 1909.
There were increases of s1,020,305 in
spirits, s692,651 in tobacco and s493,-
b22 in fermented liquors. From the tax
on cigarettes there was an increase of
t20O,528 Commissioner Cabelps esti-
mate in December was that the total
receipts from internal revenue for the
fiscal year, 1910, would be s253,0o0, 900
but at the present ratio $263,000,000
will be reached.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
Decision FavOrs Jewish Women

st. Petersburg, May PAN important
decision of the senate affecting the Jew
ish question has just been published, in
which the ruling is made that womens
higher educational courses, which have
been established in many cities, are clas-
sified with university courses, and that
the privilege of residence outside the pale
is extended to such students, on the
same basis as university graduates. The
matter has been pending for six months,
and during that time many Jewesses
have been expelled from st. Petersburg
and elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
Serving Term for Bignmy

jackson, Miss. May 22.-tSpecial.)-
Walter Lytle, formerly Of Cleveland,
o., Is serving a 1O-year term on the
Rankin convict farm for bigamy, ,hav
ing married Miss Burks at Tupelo.
Lee county, last winter when he had
wives in New Jersey. Delaware, Colo
RADIO and other states. 1t is stated
here that Lyle IL prominent and
wealthy manufacturer of Cleveland.
That may not be true. but evidently he
is Of some note in the Ohio town as
the newspapers there have kept the
wires hot In their demand for infor-
nation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
Taft ConxratuIates Come.

Washington, May 22.-The following
telegram of congratulations has been
sent to President Gomez at Havana
by President Taft: ION this, the eighth
anniversary of the independence of
Cuba l extend felicitation and good
wishes for the continued peaceful de-
velopment of the republic and for the
happiness and prosperity of its citi-
zens."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23

Buenos Ayres, May 22-Charles II. Sher-
rill, the American minister, gave re-
ception and a ball last night in honor
of the special ENJOYS which are here to
take part in the celebration Of Argen-
tina's independence President Alcorta,
his cabinet ministers and Gen. Leonard
Wood were among those present. de-
tachment of marines from the scout
cruiser Chester acted as a guard OF honor
at the legation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
Pilgrims Attend Services

Czenstochowa. Russian Poland, May %.
Sixty thousand pilgrims from Russian
and Austrian Poland today attended the
services in connection with the conse-
Grafton of the jewelled crown presented
to the Pauline Fathers by the Pope to
replace the crown which was stolen from
the chapel of the Paulist convent Oc-
tobcr % last Special trains brought pill
grims from Warsaw and various coun-
tries adjacent. but the pilgrims came
afoot, The day was observed as gen.
eral holiday throughout Poland.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
J.pau Wants Broader Terms

1t. Petersburg, May 22-Negotiations
between Russia and Japan with reference
20 an agreement on the question of the
FAR east, in spite of denals on both
sides, have now assumed definite form.
While 1t is impossible to obtain informa-
t1on on the details of the plan, there Is
season to believe that Japan is seeking
20 negotiate a convention on broader
Nnes' than Russia now wishes. Tangible
developments may be expected within a
unonth IL this difference can be arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
dick Is Turned Down

Cleveland, O.. May 22.-Despite his
large vote in the recent primary cleo
ton, United States Senator Charles Dick
today was refused the Endorsement of the
Cuyahoga republican county convention.
The convention expressed its confidence
in Speaker Cannon. The republicans of
Allen county in convention today pledged
their support to Senator Dick
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
EMPLOYE OF SENATOR
ALDRICH SUICIDES

New York, May 22.-Michael J. Nc
Manus of Washington, believed to be sec
rotary to United States Senator Nelson
w. Aldrich, committed suicide in his room
in the Hotel Roland here today. Mr.. Nc
Manus was found dead In bed with all the
windows of the room tightly closed and
gas escaping from five open Jets.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23

Washington, May 22.-William James,
butler for Senator Aldrich, said this aft
ernoon that McManus was his assistant in
the senator's house here. McManus left
here yesterday to go to Warwick, r. L.,
the senator's home, and appeared to be
in a normal state Of mind.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
Second Primary Held

Jackson, Miss, May 2.-(Special.)-
In the second primary here today John
I. Pierce was elected city engineer;
George Williams, jailer; Joe Bourne.
alderman at large; r. J. Searcy. alder
man Sixth ward. Vote for alderman at
large was very close and Joe Shurlds
defeated candidate. will demand re-
count.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23
To the Advertising Men

Kindly give the Misses
Smith and Rogers an audience
of a few minutes in which they
will tell you what the $4,000 cop
les of Shoppers Guide did for
this city last fall. Only a linn
tied amount of space for sale.
Will be out about Sept. 10.
DAVIS ADVERTISING
q SALES COMP ANY
Bell Phone 1856 Main
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23

Madrid. May 22.-Elections for senators
were held today, but there Is no change
in the conservative character of the SEN
ate as Al of the members sit by virtue
of their position of grandees of Spain,
captains general and archbishops, and 121
are appointed for life.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-23

The opening game Of the season be-
tween Cumberland Presbyterians and
Woodlawn of the Sunday School Ath-
letic league was played Saturday after
noon Score to in favor Of Cumber-
land Presbyterians Batteries: Strick-
land and Chase; Brown and Strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
BASKETBALL.

When the Southern Railway basket
ball team failed to show up at the Ar
mory in time TO play the game schcd-
uled for Saturday night. the manage
ment decided to give the fans Il Same
anyway, and it proved game, a good
game, in fact some game, the like OF
which" has not been seen in town since
last season, probably not again this
season although the y. NJ. 5. /. team Is
playing good ball--but il is very seldom
that fan can sec :; game where both
sides will fight rs hard as the \. NJ. ).
l.. teams did Saturday night. Pfobacly
the PLAYERS who featured most were
Entwistlc Tor The scEiors and Roland
for the reserves, tic former making IL
baskets and the latter ) baskets. These
players were the stars Of the game bat
every orc of the other players played
with their whole heart and S0nl IN the
game.
The attendance was very large m
GLIDING IL large number Of ladies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
CHURCH NOTES.

With the exception of the Second
Presbyterian Church, where Rev. NJ.
Bird. OF Laurel, Md. preached, and at
the First Baptist Church where Rev. j.
Z. Briggs has been conducting evan
geIcal services. the puipits OF all the
churches were occupied yesterday by
the resident clergy.
The quarterly conference Of the Free
Methodist Church came 10 close last
night with services which were con-
Quoted by Res. J. Santmirc, OF Penn
sylyania.
The Iiodmont Couvocation OF the
Episcopal Church will meet at Casa
nova tomorrow and will continue ia Ses-
sion I'LL Thursday. Rev. DR.. Camp
bell Meyers is rector OF the church.
Rev. Bergman Green will preach to-
morrow and Rcys. s. A. Wallis and r.
X. Massic on Wednesday and
Thursday.
The eyangolistic services which have
been in progress the last two weeks in
the First Baptist Church, Rev. John E.
Briggs. officiating, closed last night.
At the morning service a number OF
persons who had profcssed conversion
were received and in the afternoon
Rev. Mr.. Briggs addressed meeting
of men, women and children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
WANTS TRAINS TO STOP.

Mr.. fouls ". Hoffman, who lives al
Yates's sGarden, few days ago sent a
written request to the officials OF the
Washington, Alexandria and Monnt
Vernon Railway Company that north
and soutI, bound trains make stops at
the intersection of franklin and Royal
streets.
Mr. Huffman today received a COM
muIjcation from Mr.. P. E. Clift,super.
intcndcn', informing him that his re-
quest could not he complied with. Mr..
huffman announces his purpose TO
communicate with the State Corpora
ticn Commissioners and request them
to compel the company to stop trains
at the point indicated. All trains stop
at Wilkes and Royal streets-two
squares further north.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
AMENDMENTS sEEM DEFEATED.

Unless the remaining returns change
the situation rather materially all OF
the proposed amendments TO the Con-
stitution we're rejected 10y the voters
OF Virginia at the polls last Tuesday.
The amendment permitting city treas
urers and commissioners to succeed
themselves is about l 100 votes behind,
with twenty-one counties missing.
Most OF the returns have been re-
ceived from county commissioners OF
election ny Secretary OF the Common
wealth B. 0. James. With the twenty
one counties and the city OF Norfolk
not heard from officially, the returns
we're opened Saturday and tabulatrd
only on the amendment regarding CITY
officers. 1t was presumed at tho Office
that the amendment as to county. OH
GERS would run with the other, and IT.
is unuuestioned that the other two, as
to the sessions of the Legislature and
the reading OF bills, are defeated.
The total vote Of the se:enty-nine
counties aud the nineteen cities on the
proposition to allow city trcasurers
and commissioners of the revenue to
succeed themselves indefinitely. was:
For, 1882: against 20,359. nc vote
Of Norfolk, as reported in ii" news
papers there, gave Il majority OF 81
against this amendment. which woul!
make an adverse vote on tho matter
Of 106. There is no reason 10 thiHk
that the counties yet to"'po7L viii show
different result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
HANDSOME RESIDENCE TO BE
ERECTED.

Contract his just been awarded to
NJ. ]. ". Devers. builder, for tho con-
strcction OF one Of the handSonest
houses in Alexandria county. The site
is On the high ridge overlooking Wash
ineton and the Potomac. One OF the
mo ). striking features in the new resi-
deuae will be the from: porch with
massive columns extending through
two stories The design will be colonial
aud this will be the first example OF tho
poured houses in this style. The OK
terror will be of cream white with gray
green shutters Window sash will be
divided into small pancs. To the north
will be generous porch. To the west
will be garden front The garden
will receive especial attention as it is
intended that during the summer
months it will be largely used for open
air living Upon entering the reception
hall from che lofty por;ico an exclusive
vista will appear through a rear arch
way into tho garden The reception
hall is arranged to open through wide
doorways into the dining room and l;v-
ing room, which adjoin it. The dining
room will have 4 large Fireplace and
one side will he fitted with window
seat having china closets built in on
either side The living room will have
Freach easements opening on to tie
side porch. At tic year OF the living
room is The library which opens direct
IS iHtol the garden, the kitchen with
storo-room and pantry occupying the
southwestern corner.
On tho second floor will be four gen
erous chambers with bath aud ample
closets. and space for two bed rooms
on the third. 4 window seat is at
forded on the stair landing and an at
tract;ye loggia opens at the front from
which the cxquisitive view can be on
joycd. All the principal rooms in the
house will have open treplaces for
ventilation. The house with tho porch
will be over fifty feet in frontage, while
tho depth is nearly thirty feet. Hot
water heat will be used through
out and colonial decoration aud detail
will everywhere prevail. The. plans and
construction are under the direction Of
Milton Dana Morrill,, architect, Of this
city. The entire section between Wash
ington and Alexandria has had re-
markabe growth during the past few
years and the development OF the
poured houses in that section has at
tracted many visitors during the past
season, since this new construction rc-
duces cost largely over the usual
method of building. Danp-proof ce-
ment houses arc filling a long felt want
in bringing home ownership within the
reach OF The man of moderate means.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
SUICIDE A CARPENTER.

Frederick Ball, % years old, Il car,
pentsr, of Washington, while =. the
dinner tuble late yesterday evening
drew .32-caliber revolver from bis
pocket und sent a bullet crashing into
his skull. Ball was rushed to Casually
Hospital, where bis condition WAS re-
ported late last night as critical.
1t was learned from the wounded
man that when lie went home to din
ner he found his wife dressed for 4
walk. He said he asked his wife where
she was going and she refused to say.
A quarrel is said to have followed in
which Bail attempted to persuade his
wife not to leave the house. She re-
fused. said Ball. The couple then start
cd to dinner. Ball suddenly drew re-
yolver from his pocket and shot him
self and fell 10 the floor dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
THE A. 0. U.

The annual meeting OF the American
Ornithological Union will be held at the
National Museum, Washington. begin
ming tomorrow Tuesday, November 10,
and continues through the week.
The most cminant scientists of the day
will be present anI discuss the Question
OF the best methods of conserving our
bird life. Lectures with colored lantern
slides will be given Tuesday; Wednes-
day and Thursday afternoons. The
sessions are open to the public and a
cordial invitation given to the members
OF the Alexandria Branch Of the Viz
g:uia Audubon Association, the Cam
eron Club the public school teachers
and School Beard and al interested
in game and non-game bird protec-
ten. Programmes can be had at the
museum
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
FIRE ON TIE HIGHWAY BRIDGE

The highway bridge over the Potomac
had narrow escape yesterday after
neon from serious Injury by fire. The
fire was caused by the burning Of two
heavy wagon loads of straw, which
were being hauled from Virginia to the
Washington haymarket, and which had
been abandoned some hours previous to
the fire by the tcamstcrs in charge.
The fret wagon becoming overturned
blocked the way so that the following
vehicle could not pass. The horses had
been embarrassed and taken to stable
in Washington. The tircfighter soon
steamed W to the draw and her crew
quickly leil line of hose over the
bridge to the point where the flames
threatened to damage the structure.
In short time the situation was mas
tered. At the time of the fire high
gale prevailed. Travel was brisk in
both directions over the bridge. The
fire blocked traffic for more than an
hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
THE 2TSIkE. ENDED.

The strike OF diver and helpers en-
ploycd by the transcontincntal express
companies in New York and Jersey
City was 70 malIy declared off Saturday
evening, and it was announced at strike
headquarters thut the men would ru-
turn to work toby. This ends one Of
the most serious labor disputes that
the metropolitan district has expert
enccd in years.
Mayor Gaynor and Mr.. Towne wee
largely instrumental in inducing tie
companies to name terms acceptable 10
the strikers. The agreement provides
that the men shall be taken back viii :
out discrimination except for acts OF
violence during the strike. Each corn.
pany will take uE with its employees the
adjustment OF wages and hours. Rec
ognitiou OF their union, the chief issne
for which the strikers held out for seq
eral days, is not granted, howev eT, but
the open shop policy is to prevail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
POLICE COURT.

Justice II. 3. Cation prasld:ng.i
The following cases we're disposed Of
his morning:
John Jones, coIore;l, charged with
stealing n watch and money from Ecu-
ben Hicks, white, was sent on 10 the
grand jury.
Frank Williams, co!oreG, charged
with disorderly conduct. forfeited his
collateral by failing TO appear.
River George, charged with ASSAULT
ing Irene Bushrod, forfeited his col
lateral by failing 10 appear.
Two young white men, charged with
disorderly conduct, were dismissed.
Norman Grady, charged with dis
orderly conduct, was dismissed.
-Four colored men, charged with de-
frauding the keeper Of boarding house
in fredericksburg, were held for the
authorities of that city.
A Cbiuaman, charged with retaining
garments belonging 10 Il coiared man,
was dismissed upon restoring the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
WANTS 4 IOR.

Chief Goods Of the police force this
morning received a communication
from q detective bureau in PittsburS,
Pa, enclosing a clipping from news
paper in that city containing thrilling
account OF the brutal murder Of an old
white woman in Alexandria. The
clipping stated that a negro had kicked
bis victim to death. The agency OF
fered its services, guaranteeing to
ferret out and bring to justice the
murderer. The story Of the brutal
murder" had its origin in the death
last week Of Ann Russell. a wcll-knoWn
white woman, who. it wa& shown. died
from exposure and lack OF nouriShmcnt
at her home in the southwestern s21-
ton Of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
DEATHS.

Mr.. Ulysses M. Monroe. n former
resident of Alexaudria. died at the
Garfield Hospital, Washington, on Sat
urday night. The deceased was in his
10th year. Mr.. Monroe married Miss
Laura Arnold. daughter OF the late
John Arnold Of this city.
Mrs. Ella f. Henderson, wife OF
Mr.. George r Henderson, died yes
tcrday morning at the Braddock
House. Mrs. Henderson was a daugh
Ter of Mrs. Mary and the late Joseph
Massey and was III years old. She
leaves three children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-14
OPENING NIGHT.

As the winter season approaches the
desire increases in the individual to
seek some meaus Of entertainment, no
matter what the cost. The new Opera
House management IS meeting the
requirements Of the most fastidious
in furnishing high class yauicy,..e For
10 cent which is uncxcc|led. Tonight
the bill will consist Of Colorado Charlie
and sister. in knife throwing and sharp,
shooting; Miss Eleanor Cameron, the
girl with the captivating voics, and
Lille Lanston, the singing soubrcttc.
Entire change Of pictures.