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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
ONLY LEGISLATURE
CAN CLOSE STREETS
May Delay Viaduct If Rail
roads Insist
MORE MEETINGS TODAY
General Impression Seems to BE That
Railroads VIII Accept the City's
Proposal With Slight
Modffi cations
MORE MEETINGS TODAY

The fact that the city of Birmingham
has no authority to close streets alleys
and avenues in Birmingham may cause a
delay in the construction of the viaduct
for Birmingham on First avenue by the
railroads.
The legislature only can close the city
streets, avenues and alleys, and bill
will have TO be passed by that body be-
fore actual work of construction can start
on the viaduct, provided the railroads do
not agree to build unless the streets and
alleys are permanently closed.
The city of Birmingham in its proposal
states that the streets may be closed for
term of years as 1ir as the city is con-
day by a railroad executive representa-
tive that it was not the policy of rail-
roads to leave open any plans that might
cause trouble for succeeding manage
ments. The state legislature does not
meet until January /, but the city In its
tentative proposal stipulates that the
work must begin on or before that date.
This detail as we'll as one or two other
will be solved before the city's proposal
is finally received by the railroads. To
perform such work, and to look over Its
plans again the subcommittee of the
City Council, acting for the general COM
mittee, will meet today in the city hail.
The tentative proposal will be drafted and
will be presented in formal shape to the
committee as a whole tonight After
this committee approves the findings of
the subcommittee the plan will be given
the council as a body and then sent to
the railroads
The closing of the streets temporarily
or permanently is said to be about the
most difficult part of the plan to over
come. The railroads are said to be eager
to have definite proposal made them
However, it is believed by those in posi-
ton to Judge intelligently that the rail-
roads will accept the proposal as 1t has
been tacitly drafted. The railroads real
lie that the city can force the construc-
ton upon them under the state laws and
the municipal code. The companies are
as far from wishing to get involved In
any litigation as the representatives Of the
people. The few points where the inter-
ests are at variance will most probably
be polished up and will go through when
the question is brought down to the last
analysis.
AS regards the meeting tonight of the
general committee or consolidated COM
mittee, it is the belief that 1t will be
largely attended.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
TRIES TO ENFORCE
LAW ON SUNDAY

Following up his avowed intention of
hibition law, especially on Sunday, Sher-
If Higdon yesterday had visits made
to every suspected place in Birmingham.
At only one stand in the city could
vlolators be caught and evidence be Sc
cured
The place raided was soft drink
stand at the Louisville and Nashville
crossing at Tenth avenue, East Birming-
hma. Complaints have been coming In
that the stand, which was run by two
Greeks. has been a Mecca for negroes
from Traction park, In the neighbor-
hood of which it is located, and Depu-
ties Wilson, Higdon, Roberts and Ken
nedy were detailed to make an attempt
to catch the violators.
The two Greeks, Jim Renetos and
George Benetos. were caught red-handed,
the deputies having no trouble Ia max
ing purchasing of liquor. They were
lodged in the county jail and neither
made bond.
was warned and placed under bond by
Deputy Sid Cowan, but evidence for a
raid was lacking.
At the East Birmingham stand the
contraband secured consisted of 100 pints
of corn and rye whisky. three barrels
of beer and two casks of beer on ice.
Sheriff Higdon yesterday reiterated his
determination that the fragrant Sunday
violation of the law must cease and said
that information from citizens leading to
the raiiing of suspected places would be
appreciated at the sherin's office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
POSTOFFICE CLERKS
IN REGULAR SESSION

The local branch of the United Ma
tional Association of Postoffice.. Clerks
met in regular session at the federal
building yesterday morning for the
purpose of instructing the delegates
elected to the national convention
which meets at Saratoga Springs, N.
Y, September SIS, and the transact
tion of other important business.
The programme committee selected
for discussion the retirement of super
animated civil service employees. which
is regarded as a question of vital in
terest to the aged employees. A num-
Dor of short talks were made on the
subject and paper was read by M.
p. James, giving a brief review of the
civil service retirement laws of Great
Britain, Germany, New Iceland and
other countries as well as a number
of private Industrial corporations.
The meeting was wei lattended by
the members of the local branch. There
were also present visitors from a num-
Der of other offices over the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
SAW THE MOTORCYCLES
CHASE AUTO SPEEDER

What most interested me today" said
w. d. Wilson, was a chase by two po-
licemen on motorcycles after an automo-
bile that was exceeding the speed limit.
The incident occurred on the pike be-
yond Palmer station at Ensley leading
toward Corey. The race was spectacular
from the fact that the road is rough and
uneven. I could not help admiring the
nerve of the policemen as they were GER
tainly taking great chances-the speed of
their machines being terrific, considering
the rough road. l did not learn whether
they captured the offending gas wagon
or not, but sincerely hope they did. The
speeding QUITO is one of the greatest
menaces to the road travelling publuc AS
rule they totally disregard the rights
of others and the efforts of the police
department to put a stop to it are much
appreciated by those who travel in horse
drawn vehicles
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
OHIO DEMOCRATS ARE
STRONG FOR HARMON

1.-The thing that has interested me most
during the day has been the character of
Gov. Judson Harmon of Ohio" said H
b. Brady, who has just returned from
a visit to Cincinnati. 1.-The democrats
in Ohio are booming him earnestly for
the democratic presidential nomination
and IL hard work can secure it he will
get it. His vigorous action in the New
ark and Columbus riots have greatly add
ed to his popularity and the democrats
of Ohio discuss nothing but Harmon.
Governor Harmon has very attrac-
tive personality and at all times is full
of vigor. He is persevering and by steady
application to his profession has risen
until he is a political factor of the ma
ton. His rise was not sudden but by
slow degrees. First he was judge of
the common pleas court. then was elect
ed to the superior court of Cincinnati
and from there was appointed Attorney
General by President Cleveland. His last
step has been to the governorship and
his friends confidently predict that he
will go to the Presidents chair"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
"What Has Interested
You Most During Ddy?'
Some of the Replies Made BY Well Known Citizens When
Asked This Question Yesterday

station at Decatur and the company Is
preparing to enter Crllman.
THE general Improvement in our
business indicates a general advance
in all lines of activity in the city and
state.
Il am especially interested in the de-
velopments that are being made by the
United States Steel corporation In the
Birmingham district and the building
of Corey. The average citizen does not
seem to appreciate the real significance
of the signs of the times.
I'VE speak in millions with the care
less abandon with which we used to
refer to thousands in this district.
tell you, we are in the midst of a
great forward movement in this Sec
ton and we are yet only in the be-
ginning
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
NEW RAILROAD LAW
IN FORCE WEDNESDAY
Tomorrow Last Day for Tele-
graph Franks
INJUNCTIONS LIMITED
In the Future No state Enactment Can
INJUNCTIONS LIMITED
In the Future No state Enactment Can
Be Enjoined without the Con-
currence of Three Fed
eraI Judges

The new federal railroad law, which
confers new powers on the interstate
commerce commission and which also af-
fects Alabama interstate railroad rates.
will go into effect at midnight tomor-
fective 60 days after approval by the
fective so lays after approved by the
President
The most important enactment so far as
Alabama is concerned is the fact that in
the future the method of issuing tenn
porary injunctions in this state or any
other state will be changed radically. In
the past any judge of the United States
court could, If petitioned, issue injunc-
lions against rates or any state enact
ment. In this state several injunctions
of temporary nature have been granted
In the future the petitioners for an in
junction must secure an order from at
least three federal judges sitting in joint
session. 1t is provided in the enactment
that one of the judges must be of the
circuit court of the United States or must
pc member % the supreme court of the
United States.
In addition to dealing specifically with
railroad rates the new law deprives
many people of the free use of telegraph
lines. In other words today is the last
day that telegraph franks can be used by
the general public. The railroads and
the telegraph companies will be allowed
TO exchange courtesies. This means that
any full-fledged railroad man may have
telegraph franks and the telegraph men
may ride free on the railroads.
| Under the new law the railroads are
permitted to carry free ministers of the
| gospel. all regular employees. charitable
workers where such workers are regularly
employed as such. travelling SECRETARIES
of the Young MEMS Christian association.
the bodies of employees or their deceased
relatives, all dependent relatives of en-
ployes, railroad commissioners in their
respective states. employees of the Pull
man company and newsboys on the
| trains, but no others.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
100000 REPAIRS
AT CITY FURNACES

Improvements costing approximately
100000 are announced to start on the
city furnaces of the Sloss Sheffield Steel
and Iron company within a short time.
1t is planned to refine both the furnaces
located on First avenue near Twenty
ninth street and to supply each of the
iron-makers with new sets of boilers.
The entire cost of the work will be in
the neighborhood of 100000. 1t is said the
furnaces will be as good as new when
the work is completed. The furnaces
have been down for several weeks. and
will be down for some time to come. In
the interim this work is to be done. The
orders for the new equipment have not
been placed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
CABEEN WILL LEAVE
Lightner's Secretary VIII Make Home
In Oklahoma in Future

H. w. Cabeen, who has been for sew
eral years secretary to A. d. Lightner,
general agent of the executive depart
ment of the Frisco system, has ten
dered his resignation, effective a. once,
and will in the future reside in Okla
homa. He will be succeeded by J. L.
Miller of Springfield, Mo-, who was
formerly connected with the general
offices in that city.
Mr.. Cabeen, who retires from the
local field, is considered one of the
most competent office men in local rail-
road circles. He has been with Mr..
Lightner off and on for a long time.
He is well known and popular in local
circles and great many people will
regret his departure from the local
Frisco organization.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
DISTRICTS EXPANSION
PROCEEDS BY BOUNDS

1.-The thing that interests me most,
aside from the general prospects for
steady improvement in the industrial
activities In the Birmingham district,
is the Improvement in the business OF
the Postal Telegraph and Cable COM
pany," said T. d. Jackson, local man.
ager for that concern, yesterday.
I'VE are opening some important new
stations in North Alabama that put us
In touch with some of the best ter
ritory in Alabama. We recently opered
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
LOOKS TO SEE LAW
BETTER ENFORCED

THE raid on a blind tiger at East
Birmingham and the arrest Of the two
Greeks who ran the place was some
thing significant and not altogether I'M
interesting, which happened today" said
F. s. Chew. 1T is safe to presume that
violations of the prohibition law, es-
pecially on Sunday, will be less frequent
rat least less open when Sheriff Hig-
don continues to carry out his present
policy.
1T is both interesting and pleasing to
every law-abiding citizen to see the law
being enforced, no matter how unpop-
ular that law may be-"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
CITY ITEMS

Catholic Festivni--In the Catholic
calendar today is one of the great fes-
rivals, being the feast of the Assump-
ton of the Blessed Virgin into heaven.
1t is feast of obligation when Cath
olics must attend mass or else incur
the penalty of mortal sin. At st. Paul's
church there will be five Masses be-
ginning at a. m. One of the masses
will be at o'clock and>will he said
by the Rev. Father Bellama accord
Ing to the Maronite rite, to which
Syrian Catholics belong.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
Small Fire Mt Imperial Laundry

There was a small fire in the I'm
perial laundry yesterday afternoon al
8 o'clock, but little damage resulted.
The city hall station answered the call
and the blaze was easily extfnguished
by the chemical engine. The fire start
ed on account of crossed electric wires
that ignited some waste
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Oceola Partridge

Oceola Partridge, aged 3s, died yes
terday morning al his home in Noun
tain Terrace. Mr.. Partridge was I'M
married and is survived by a brother
o. e. Partridge, who also lives at
Mountain Terrace The body will be
sent this morning to Goodwater, Ala,
for burial by the Green Undertaking
company,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15

foreigners have better homes, more
of the comforts and pleasures of life.
more reserve in the savings banks and
that their children are better educated
and have promise of more voice In the
affairs of government than the descend
ants of the men who fought at Kings
Mountain and Cowpens' Let philan-
thropy pause and think and let Amer
lean manhood and womanhood stand
for the eternal enforcement of the
master mind. Nothing less than gold
does the nation take for a standard
of exchange-and the gold nuggets of
our human resources should be jealous
ly guarded and refined and preserved.
With mistaken faith in the survival of
the Attest, no matter what the seeming
may be, l am. sincerely yours,
MARTHA s. GIELOW,
Founder and Organizer Southern In
dustrial EducationSl Association.
Washington. D. C.. August .. 1914
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
Cigar store BurgIarized

The cigar store of Bailman Brothers.
located at lit North Eighteenth street,
was entered by burglars early yester-
day morning and 22 boxes of cigars
stolen. Entrance was effected through
the rear and the theft was not dis
covered until yesterday. A coat ana
pair of trousers were also stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
Fifteen Gamblers Arrested

The heavy hand of the police fell
on tho gamblers last night and two
games were raided. At one place
nine negroes and two Mexicans were
secured by Officers Cole and Lyon. The
North Birmingham station sent In four,
making q total of is. Yesterday estab-
lished a record for quietness on Sun
day. Usually a large number OF ne
groes are arrested, charged with more or
less serious offenses but last night
there was not a single serious crime
reported. Even the DRINKS and dis
orderly were considerably less than
usual.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
Mrs. Emma Honexcutt

Mrs. Emma Honeycutt. aged AZ. died
at her home. 1897 First avenue, ea-iy
yesterday morning. Mrs. Honeycutt is
survived by a husband and one child.
The body was sent yesterday to Me-
ridian, Miss, for burial by Lige 10y
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
Infant Nolan

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs w.
r. Nolan died at IL o'clock last night
in Bessemer and the funeral will be
held this afternoon at o'clock. In
terment will be at Cedar Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15
The WEATHER

Washington, August 14.-Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi-Part cloudy
Monday and Tuesday with occasional
showers in south portions variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-15

SHAW, The Undertaken. Phones Q.
GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones 1902
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-03
LEE STATUE STANDS
President of United States De-
clares virginia's Right.
S0UTK'S HERO in HALL OF FAM.
General Robert E. Lee, the Immortal
Leader of the Confederate Soldiers,
Will Be Forever Honored.

Beverly, Mass, Special.-President
Taft has approved without comment
an opinion by Attorney General
Wickersham to the effect that there
is no provision of law by which the
statue of General Robert E. Lee, in
Confederate uniform can be removed
from Statuary Hall in the Capitol at
Washington.
In addition to deciding the ques-
iion on a purely legal basis Nh. Wick
ersham arg1es the matter from an
ethical point of view, declaring that
Lee has come to be regarded as
typifying all that was best in the
cause to which he gave his services
and the most loyal and unmurmuring
acceptance Of the complete overthrow
Of that cause. That the> State of
Virginia should designate him for a
pace in Statuary Hall as one illus
trious for distinguished military SER
vice, the Attorney General declares,
is but natural and warranted under
the reading of the law.
Mr.. Wiskersham's opinion was cali
ed forth by protests to the President
from the Department of New York,
Grand Army of the Republic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-03
A Question of Boundary.

There is considerable discussion at
Aiken Of the shooting of Arthur
Grubbs on the North Augusta bridge
Wednesday Afternoon by a policeman.
1t appears that it is not entirely
clear as to whether the shooting oc-
Cured on the Georgia or the South
Carolina side.
If the shooting was on the Caro-
lima side it would offer considerable
complications, as a Georgia officer
would have no authority to come into
Carolina to make an arrest.
While Georgia has usually claim
ed her boundary as extending to the
Carolina edge of the river, the South
Carolina statutes define the boundary
as being the middle of the stream.
As high and low water make several
feet difference in the centre of the
stream, it is likely that some ques-
ton may arise as to the boundary.
It is commended that the affair occur
red a few feet on the Georgia side.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-03
Bloody Race Riot in Texas.

Houston, ~Special.-Special dis
patches from Palestine Saturday re-
port serious race riots at Slocum, An
derson county, a town fifteen miles
south of Palestine, Saturday nigh5.
Latest advices state that twenty
negroes were killed and three white
rnen badly wounded.
The trouble seems to have been
prceipitated in a controversy over a
note a man named Afford had indor-
sed for a negro. the negro, when
questioned as to the reason why he
had not paid the note, cursed Afford,
and said no white, man could "do
him" Fighting between them began
al once. and others being drawn into
the affair, the treble continued
throughout Friday night.
Troops have been ordered to the
scene.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-03
TO Hold COTTON:
Scheme to Keep in Ware.
houses Until Needed.
SELL ALL THROUGH THE YEAR,
Farmers Would Not be Forced to Sell
ALI in the Fall-Plan of Daniel j.
sully and Others.

Boston, Special.-Having for its
purpose revolutionizinng the cotton
industry of the United States, a con-
ference was held Friday at the home
of J. H. Hammond at Glouces-
ter, at which there were present
besides Mr.. Hammond, Daniel J. Sui
~, the New York cotton operator and
Scott Dalgleish of Carlo, Egypt, the
representative of the Hirsch syndicate
of London.
Briefly the idea is to establish
warehouses in ali parts of the cotton
producing districts Of this country rs
well as in the manufacturing centers
for storing the cotton crop, so that
instead Of selling it from. hand-to-
mouth as has been the practice here
tofore, it will be marketed through
the entire year when desirable. 1t
is believed that economics will be
effected in the marketing of cotton
which will result In a saving of not
less than fifty million dollars an
nually.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-03
Spain and the Vatican ouarreling.

Rome, BY misunderstanding
the extremely ctrained relations be-
tween the Vatican and the Spanish
government, the recall of Marquis de
Oieda, the Spanish ambassador to
the Vatican, has produced a great
sensation in Rome. The Vatican, in
a semi-oficial communication, says
that the recall Of the ambassador
proves that the program Of Premier
Canaleias was not arranged with the
hope Of accord, but with a desire for
fight and, the communication adds,
he will have it.
Since the negotiations with the
Holy See with reference to religious
congregations began, the premier has
taken the following steps antagon-
istic to the Vatican.
The hope of the Vatican is that
don Jaime, tho .Carlist p%rtender,
who has threatened a revolution,
will raise tie Carlist flag and viadi-
cate Roman Catholicism.
First. the issuance Of an uncon-
stitutional DEGREES, favoring non-
Catholic creeds, thus violating the
Concordat with the Holy See; Sec
ond, the reproduction Of the decree
of 1902 against the congregations,
(which was never in force; third, the
preparation of the speech from the
throne, which contained hostile and
threatening expressions against the
Church; fourth, the projected bill
prohibiting the institution of relig-
ions houses.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-03
No More Telegraph Franks.
Atlanta, Ga, Special.-Woe begc

Atlanta, Ca, Special.-Woe BECOME
expressions adorn the ]countenances
of many Atlantans and these ex-
pressions plainly read "victims of re-
form" The downcast army is CON-
posed Of those citizens who have for
years enjoyed the privilege of "deaG
heading their telegraph messages
to relatives and friends and the
cause of their woe was a brief no..
tice from tie telegraph companies to
the effect that Uncle Sam. under the
amendment to the Hepburn Act.
would bury telegraph franks in the
anne grave with the "late" rail
road free passes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-08-03
pincbot Possible Candidate

New York. Special.-Gifrord Pin
ehot. former chief forester under The
odore Roosevelt, las taken a place
on the list Of possible candidates for
the Republican, nomination for Cover
nor Of New York ana Theodore
Hoosevel5 was asked TO support lis
candidacy.
Although the ex-President is care
fuily suppressing everything which
in any way resembles an outs3oken
decoration in favor of any candidate,
he showed great interest in this latest
boom, and it is believed that he does
not look, unkindly on it.