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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17
Negro Theif Caught

Mobile, September 16 - (Specialyo- The Mobile city council last night held it's second monthly meeting. Consider alton of the ordinance regulating the establishing of water meters at the otpion of the city, the doubling or rates outside the city limits, the in- creasine of water rates to the con- sumers of over 100000 gallons of wa ter A month and the additional charge for extra connections to a meter, was postponed until the next meeting or the council The members of the wa fer committed wanted further time to ohtain the view of citizens. Probably no ordinance introduced in the Mobile council for months has caused the widespread discussion brought aoou, by the water ordinance.
 These ordinances were passed by the council: An ordinance requiring all overhanging signs with the exception of electric signs, to be removed with in three days an ordinance providing for the purchase of coal on analysis basis and an ordinance requiring own CTS of private alleys to connect drain .pipes with the storm sewers. The last ordinance was passed for the purpose of settling the question of filth being washed out of private alleys into the streets.
 At meeting of the board of public works Thursday night no property owners objecting, the city engineer was instructed to prepare for adver- Using for bids for the paving of Wa ter street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17
DON'T CARE
 WHO KNOWS IF
Mrs. J. R. Myers Makes Startling Statement About The
 EleCtrO.RadiO

When Mrs. Myer called upon the Elec- trc-Radio Doctors and asked them if they could cure her they said they could and would if she would testify to tsuffer- ing humanity of what they did for her. Besides suffering with Kidney Stone and complaints peculiar to her sex, her nerves were racked from the lack of proper medical attention. After only a weeks treatment Mrs. Myer has been saved from a surgical operation which besides putting her to a considerable ex- pense for the operation it would have re-. quired her being in the hospital several weeks not to say anything about the risks to run.
 Today she called at the office and made the following statement:
 To-day was the day l was supposed to be operated upon before coming to you. and you don't know how well pleased am to think that l can go and truthfully say to the doctor who was going to oper- atu that no knife shall be used this time 1 cannot recommend this treatment too highly because any treatment that will do what 1t has for me in so short time. will no doubt do wonders for others l am sure 1t will save many other women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17
FACTORIES MAY
 COME TO DECATUR
MAYOR SkEGGS RETURNS FROM CHATTANOOGA AND TEa.s OF THE MEETING FOR IMPROVE MENT OF TENNESSEE RIVER

Decatur, September 16.-(Special) )-The Development company, the business men s
 organization of the two Decaturs, is now in correspondence with several large
 factories which are desirous of locating in the Decaturs and it is said that the prospects for locating at least one within the next few days Is most fiatter- ing.
 For business reasons Secretary Charles
 Bassett, of the Development company. did not deem it wise to give out at this time the names of the companies that are figuring on locating here. He said that within the next few days he might have some matters of considerable interest to be made public.
 Mayor Henry A. Skeggs returned yes- terday from the meeting of the board of United States civil engineers in Chatta- nooga, Tenn. Mayor Skeggs of Decatur, H. B. Beard of New Decatur, and Judge Nathon of Sheffield represented North Alabama at the meeting
 Mayor Skeggs said that he was of the opinion that the meeting would result in great good for the improvement Of the Tennessee river. He sa1d that tnls was the first time that the citizens of the river cities had ever had an oppor- tunity of meeting with these engineers and discussing the improvement Of the river with them.
 Some fine deposits of coal have been found within easy hauling distance from Decatur along the line of survey or the new railroad which Is to be built from Decatur to Falls City, the new town on Cleark creek in Winston county about 60 miles to the southwest of Decatur. The finding of this coal, it is believed, will cause the building of this road at a very early date, as 1t is believed that this find will prove one of the richest in the state
 Prof. A. B. Murphree, one of the best known educators in this part of the state, has been selected as principal of the public school at Trinity, this county. Pro lessor Murphree will be assisted by Miss Rebecca Buckingham of Decatur, one ol the best known lady educators in North Alabama
 As an evidence of the return of busi- ness prosperity to the Decaturs today As sistant Postmaster Felix M. Robertson paied out money orders amounting to nearly s10o0 Decatur postoffice is cashing money orders for Decatur people alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17

from operations, the same as it has for me, and many of them have resigned to Il cir fate who have never heard of this great cure. Suffering humanity has a hard time to sift the wheat from the chaff in getting proper treatment for their ills, and when one does come across one that is pure gold l advise any woman who is in danger of an operation to call upon the doctors at once for free ex- animation"
 And by acting quickly you may learn of a really special and extraordinary of fer. An offer to be withdrawn perma- nently very soon, as 1t Is quite outside of the company's financial plans
 Hours 9:3e to 12, ? to 4, and to &. 80; Farley Bldg.
 Mir J. K. Stewart of 2214 Avenue Is loud in his praises after being -A lieved of a severe case of stomach tr.,uh ble. Mrs. A. Gross of BOA South NJ teenth street has been relieved of a were case of liver trouble. Mrs. q Underwood of Walker county has reported that many gall stones " removed from her after the first tre ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17
CHANDLER GIVES
 NOTABLE ADDRESS
FIFTY-sECoND SESSION OF SOUTH
 ERN UNIVERSITY OPENS WITH A
 LARGE ENROLMENT BISHOP TALKS ABOUT DAVID

Greensboro, September 15.-(Special)- The flfty-second session of the Southern university opened yesterday with an en- rolment largely in excess of that of last year. The classification of new students was begun Tuesday, and is still in prog ress. An attendance of 200 is confidently expected by the authorities. New and old students have been pouring into the peaceful little college town for several days. Every indication points to one of the most successful and prosperous years the university has ever experienced.
 Bishop Warren A. Cander delivered an exceptionally eloquent and powerful ser mon before the student body and friends of the university in the college chapel Wednesday night on the occasion of the formal opening of the session. Choosing for the text of his discourse, "Be thou strong, therefore. and show myself a man. Bishop Candler first commented on the universal interest of these words of exhortation, and on the high rank that must be given to King David as a poet, statesman and ruler. The greatness of his statesmanship was not to be meas ured by the immediate results, but must be traced in it's influence on his suc- cessors. And as this great statesman king drew nigh to the end of his days he began to measure life, and to speak wise words of warning to his son. Solo, mon, chosen to carry on King Davids work
 Bishop Candler is an interesting and impressive speaker, and his sermon was an intellectual treat and a source of inspiration for all who heard him. His presence In Greensboro for the past few days as the guest of Dr. and Mrs Sledd, has been highly appreciated
 Dr. John s. Frazer president of the board of trustees, was visitor here during the opening, and took part in the services Wednesday night. Among the other visitors were the Rev. E. A. Dannely of Selma. the Rev MT. Moody of Eutaw, J. w. Frazer of Montgomery and the Rev. J. B. Tate of Brundidge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17
News of Bax NIinette

Bay Minette. September 16.-(Special.)-- The son of MT. and Mrs. Willard Mayo vas buried here yesterday. The child died after an illness of about two weeks from liver trouble.
 Exhibits for the various fairs to be held this fall are being collected and taken care of by the farmers. Some of the exhibit is now at the Ohio Valley expo sition at Cincinnati. and will be present. ed at Pittsburg and Chicago later. be- sides taking part in the local fairs in the state.
 The tax collectors notices are out and the collecting and assessing will soon be in full swing. From the crops and prices there will be little trouble about collect ing taxes in this county this fall.
 The Sunday school convention held at Fairhope was success, and those att tending were greatly benefited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17
Centennial Is Observed

San Francisco, September 16.-The centennial celebration of the independ- ence of Mexico was observed today by the Mexican residents of this city. The Mexican quarter was lavishly decorated with flags and in the Spanish speak ing churches the day was signalized with special services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17

Observation, electric lighted cars only operated on Seaboard. All the comforts, elegant din ing car service. It's the on-time line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17

Parties moving can have range connections m a d e promptly by giving their or der two days in advance. Peer less Plumbing Co.,, PA N. 22d street. Bell phone 1290.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17

Atlanta and return account Odd Fellows, $5.25. Seaboard, three trains daily, best, quick est and shortest line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17
sive campaigns now being waged by all companies for business.
Long Time In Service

htohe HI otTNlec
 My connection with the office of sec retary of state has. so far been the most important work of my life. My service began there October 20, 1900, as chief clerk under Robert P Me David. then secretary of state. follow ing with the respective administrations of J Thomas Heflin, now member of Congress, and E. R. McDavid, who Is now president of the Great Southern Life Insurance company at Blrming- ham, and the present secretary of state, Frank N Julian-nearly 10 years in all. I was promoted by E. R. Mo David to the office of deputy insurance commissioner in June, 1906, and sue ceeded myself by appointment of MT Julian. The experience gained through the techinacl training in the insurance department has been a most ble asset to me and 1t cannot be wondered that 1t Is with a very great regret that I disconnect myself from a situation that has so much appealed to me from a sense of appreciation of the work in which l have been engaged
 "As I relinquish my duties at the capi- tol my gratitude extends to many who have so ably assisted in the work of the department of which I have had the honor to be a member. Mr. Julian, who at all times. and under all circumstances has been the courteous, conslderate and capable head of the department, has done everything in his power to pro- imote the success of the office, and has at the same time been the head of a closely attached office family, in which utmost harmony has prevailed, and in which all have worked with the object of bringing to as high a standard. of which we are capable, the usefulness of this important branch of the public serv- ice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17
Grateful to All

'T am also grateful to my office as- socates, Cyrus Brown, who has been the efficient chief clerk, and who will take up the duties of secretary of state on October 5; to Lorrie Rice. who has de- veloped to a great degree of useful ness his office of state fire marshall and to Miss Mamie Offcut. the always af- fable, congenial, capable and thought full assistant, for cheerful and valuable service at all times. And in this con nection it Is but fair to state that we have had the hearty cooperation of the governor, the attorney general and the assistant attorney general in the dis charge of the responsible duties devolv- ing upon the department
 ''The newspapers of the state have con- tributed generously to the success of the office in giving publicity to its official acts Theirs is a service that I have always valued most highly. The insur- ance companies and the agents authorized to do business in this state, have material ly assisted in the betterment of insur- ance conditions In every respect, and the result Is that today there probably Is more satisfactory understanding be- tween the insurance company and the agent and the insurance department than has ever existed heretofore.
 Tt Is worthy of note, also, that the insuring public generally has within the few last years taken an unusually live ly interest in the character of companies doing business In this state, and the eX- tent to which supervision is exercised by the insurance department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17

inclined to believe from the fine material he has that he will be able to put out winning team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17
Wild Child in Woods

H. T. Littlefield, a resident of Chiffon county, brings the news that wild child, apparently about years of age, is running wild in the woods near the home of Dutch Mims, in East Chiffon county The child. sex not stated, was seen by Mrs. Ellie Mims and a com panion, who were walking in the woods. and ran away when they tried to draw near A number of men have been sent out to search the woods and an effort Is being made to find out if there is a child missing anywhere In this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17

For the four years ending August 3l last the state convict department turned into the treasury net the enormous sum of 8, roc, 6s5.S7. The gross receipts were S, ,975, 76S .03, and the disbursements S2, 269 O72. IS It is to be remembered that un- der the contracts that now prevail the state pays the keep and handling of con yicts which accounts for not only the large income, but the heavy expenses.
 Nothing like this record was ever made in the United States, so far as is known. This shows a net yearly income from this source of sioO.000, the total number of convicts contributing to 1t being 200. And this has been with a death rate of less than 1b per cent. It would have been much smaller but for the fire at the Red Feather mine, set by the conVfcts themselves, In which 26 of them lost their lives.
 Of the total gross earnings. H, ,11S, 11S 54 came from the mines, four in number. The receipts from the cotton mill at Speigner's were s672. .35s.7l, with expenses of &57676S .24 But this expense was large ly improve yements of 0 permanent nature. The mill has been more than doubled in capacity and is now one of the best in the country. J. Craig Smith, president of the board. who is now making up his report, is being congratulated on the wonderful showing made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17
Minimum Bank Capital

Attorney General Garber has ruled that banks with a minimum capital of $15,00O may do business in Alabama, though there is law that makes it no less than S25,O ,O00 The latter minimum was con- tained in an act that was prior to the lesser hence the latter takes precedence, under a well established practice of the courts
 The attorney general has also ruled that taxes erroneously paid cannot be returned under acts for that purpose if they run back further than the four year limitation of the statute. J. w. Emens of Morgan county sought a re- turn on the ground that while more than four years have elapsed, the errors were made prior to the enactment reducing the limit from six to four. As result he loses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17

tion, has been so closely identified with the working of the insurance department during his occupancy of the position of chief clerk of the secretary of states office that it's affairs are entirely familiar to him. This could not be otherwise than true, because of the fact that MT. Brown has anticipated for some time the high office to which he has been called and has not lost an opportunity to thorough ly qualify himself along all lines in which his service might be called, in connection with the insurance department and other wise. It must necessarily follow that the next administration of the office of secretary of state, combining with it as 1t does the insurance department, wll be most successful one, as the berson- nei of the officers will be of such charac- ter as to justify no other conclusion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17

Elation over the reduction of the rate on cotton for export via Savannah seems to have been premature. The Atlantic Coast Line officials now say that the an
 nouncement was made while laboring under a mistake, and that 1t will not be changed It was given out that the rate Of 4S cents to shipside at Savannah would
 be, on October l. cut down to 40. But General Freight Agent James Menzes has wired that the proposed reduction could not be made. 2. | As soon as the reduction was an- | nounced. other lines began to make fig
 ures, and 1t was seen at once that some thing was wrong. The local cotton com mittee began to figure and the freight l men of all lines began to get very busy. As a consequence it was put up to the Coast Line people that something was
 wrong, and, as shown by the develop
 ments, there must have been. Business men thought they saw an early conces-
 sion to the new boat line on the Alabama
 river, and 1t began to look like a break in old charges was coming early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-17
Making Insurance


 Tn the making of an insurance com pany, organization is necessary. There must be stockholders, directors, policy holders, and, which is most important of all, management to the end that the in- terests of policyholders and stockholders be properly conserved. A long list of pol icyholders ranging from men In ordinary walks of life to those In highest places of public trust. does not make an insurance company. A directorate composed of the most prominent citizens of a community does not guarantee the success of such an institution. In the organization or q stock insurance company stockholders are absolutely necessary, and they in turn bring about a directorate; then must come the policyholder, as an indis- pensible source of revenue, but with all | these powerful factors 1t Is the manage ment that has the real responsibility of making the company whatever It may be. Reviewing the list of companies op- erated in Alabama 1t is a source Of much | satisfact to me to be able to state | that in my opinion they are all conducted along conservative and safe lines, and | the companies that are now doing bus- | ness under the laws of this state are probably stronger, and indeed forced to | be- under the present laws governing in- surance in Alabama, than heretofore in | the history of insurance in this state. New Man Commended
 "In resigning my office l bespeak the same generous support that I have en- | joyed from so many sources for my successor Hervey W. Laird, in his ad- ministration of the affairs of the office. Tn this connection I desire to state that MT Laird, being a newspaper man of wide experience, has exercised an un- usual interest in the affairs of the insur- ance department since his residence in Montgomery, covering a period of several years, and it has been my pleasure to have been very closely associated with him in giving publicity to matters per- taining to this office, resulting in his becoming very familiar, indeed, with it's affairs and he will enter upon the duties that will devolve upon him with valuable knowledge of the same. I think that the state and department are to be congrat- ulated upon MT. Julian's selection of MT. Laird for the position of deputy insur- ance commissioner, as I know him to be man without bias, and who will give most conscientious and absolutely im-
 partial attention to every question which
 may come before him for disposition.
 MT. Browns Services
 Hon. Cyrus Brown, the present chief
 clerk of the office. and who will succeed
 to the office of secretary of state on Oc-
 tober 5. upon the termination of MT.
 Julian's service, according to his resigna-
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-01
Tama1pais Club Plans
Trial Road Race !.

The Tamalpais club will hold a club
race next Sunday to determine what
runners will represent the club in its
big 10 mile open team race on Thanks
giving day. OF the 81 runners entered
for Sundays race, II were participants
in the last Dipsea contest, while several
have been parficipa ting in all the cross
country races for several years past.
The race will start promptly at 10
o'clockSfrom Douglass and Seventeenth
streets, along Corbett road to Ocean
avenue, through the Sunset district to
Golden Gate park, and along the south
drive of the park to the sta dium, where
a lap around the large track will COM
plete the course of six and half miles.
A gold medal will be presented to the
winner of the race and one to the ath-
iete making the best time. The fol-
lowing are the entries and handicaps:
Scratch. Basil Spur and Walter Andres: 1
minute, Al Junge; y monutes, John j. Burke
and Max Wegener: . minutes. Ed Diercks 8
minutes, Oliver James and Duncan Copeland: 4
minutes. John Driscol. Thomas Parry, n. Sig
gins and o. Remmer;. ) minutes. J. E.. Tracey.
Ed Mcmahon and George w. Widbeck: s min
utes. William Former and W. 7. Craib:- min
utes. Walter Eckles, Adolph Kelnl, NJ Hull and
William Slattery.
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-01
Phil adelphia Players
Sign With Reds

CINCINNATI, Oct. 31.LGeorge Nc
Quillen. pitcher, and John Bates, out
fielder. both members of the Philadel-
phia National league team of 1910,
signed contracts today with the Gin
cinnati club for 1911. Their action in
the face of President Fogers decision
declaring that the Philadelphia club
had not released them together with
Third Basenan Grant and Pitcher
Moren, is expected to precipitate an
open contest between the Cincinnati
and Philadelphia clubs over the trade
announced last week.
FOGEL HINTS AT SUIT
PHILADELPHIA. Oct. SIT can not
help what McQuillen and Bates have
done, nor am / responsible for anything
unlawful in baseball President Herr
mann may do" said President Fogel of
the Philadelphia National league club
today when told that the players had
signed Cincinnati contracts
IF President Hermann signed Nc
Quillen and Bates I will certainly in
woke the law"
The San Francisco call., 1910-11-01
FOOTBALL RULES
NEAR final TEST
FATE of 1910 Gridiron Game to
Be Decided in fhe Next
Three Weeks

BOSTON. Oct. 31.-The question of
whether the new football rules have
come to stay is within three weeks of
being answered. Next Saturdays con-
tests will be the last before the final
struggles under the new rules. The
commission is already sizing up the
situation to see whether the present
game is fixture or needs more tin
kering, either back toward the original
or toward more open play.
The cry, principally from old players
against the latest modifica ton, has sub
sided TO a whisper and with the injured
list cut down by from 25 to 40 per
cent, leaders in the sport seemed agreed
that the rules committee will make only
minor notifications next year.
In the work of eastern colleges UP
TO date Harvard and Princeton stand
a t the head. with their goal lines in
tact and string of six and five vic
tories respectively. AS Harvard has
scored a touchdown in every game, and
Princeton failed to get to the goal line
in the game with Lafayette. winning by
a field goal, the Cambridge team is
placed first on the eastern list. The
Naval Cadets are third.