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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
COMMISSION WILL
APPRA|SE PROPERTY
Land Condemned for Construc-
Ation of Waterworks
MATTHEWS OPTIMISTIC
Gus Company Is Ready TOT BUSINESS
Investigating Death of Jourdan.
Man Charged With Assault
mt MOuntainbOrO

Gadsden. June -(Special.)-Judge Penn
will appoint commission In DAY or TWO
to appraise the property OF the 0oosa
Land company that is wanted by the city
for the location of the pumping station
for the water works, and which was yes
terday condemned for this purpose. Inc
attorneys for the land company say that
the matter will be carried to the highest
courts unless q price is secured that VIII
compensate the company for the oestruc-
ton of its holdings as manufacturing
site by the taking of a few acres OF the
river front. There is also some talk on
Tho mart of the city of abandoning this
particular location and either retaining
the present site or selecting still another.
It is hoped by the citizens generally that
the matter may be adjusted in some way
without further litigation.
Vice President Harry C. Matthews OF
The Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron
company of Birmingham spent the day
IN the city on an inspection tour lie
not only looked over the property of the
company, but also spent some time at the
ulant of the Southern Iron and Steel com
pany. Mr. Matthews is very optimistic
about the future of his company and also
OF this city, and predicts that great things
are in store for both. He stated that the
furnaces of his company would be kept In
operation during the summer. no matter
what the price of pig iron might be.
Monday of the coming week will be pay
DAY at the plants of the Gadsden Car
Works There is a full force at work and
full time is being put in and the pay
roll will be heavier than usual.
The plant Of the Tri-Cities Gas COM
pany is now in full swing and connections
for the delivery of the product are being
made as rapidly as the force employed by
the company can get to the prospective
consumers The company has received
the second carload of gas stoves and
these are being installed every day. The
company is more than pleased with the
BUSINESS showing thus far, and will soon
undertake to extend its lines to Alabama
City and Alfalfa, for the entry of which
cities franchises were secured some time
since.
. Relatives of William H. Jourdan, the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17

Huntsville, June 16.-(Special.)-R. E.
Spragins. state senator from Madison
county, is one of the best qualified men
in the state to discuss the problems
which will confront the next legislature
of Alabama. A leader in the opposition
to some of the ADMINISTRATIONS chief
policies of the recent sessions man
prominently mentioned for governor dur
ing the last campaign; man of large
commercial and financial interests, who
was reelected state senator without OPP
position, his views are sure to have
much weight when the legislature as
sembles next winter.
II am firmly of the belief that each
county knows best how it should handle
its own liquor situation said Mr.. Spra-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
Old Depot Il Raxed

Huntsville, June 16.-(Special.)-Th
first freight depot erected in Hunts
VILE by the old Memphis and Charles
ton railroad. in the early tifties, has
been demolished to make way for I'm
provements in the yards Of the South
ern here The building was one of the
landmarks of the city. In recent years
1t had been used as the office of the
Huntsville agency of the Cudahy Pack
ing company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
EIka Dance

The complimentary dance given last
night by the Ensley Elks to the members
of the order and their friends was a de-
lightful affair. The dance was given in
the new hall over the Morrison garage.
Over 80 couples were present who thor
oughly enjoyed the occasion. During the
evening a delicious fruit punch was
served Arthur Burger was floor man
ager and acquitted himself admirably. A
number of out-of-town guests were pres
ent. The occasion was a great success
and much praise is due the committee
and the exalted ruler. John Morrison, for
their efforts in the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
Dry to winding up the business of the

tory to winding up the business of the
circle.
Those present yesterday were Mrs. L.
H. Pennington, Mrs. j. B. Simpson, Mrs.
J. Hoke Perkins. Mrs. j. A. Simpson,
Mrs. J. c. Bryant, Mrs. c. J. Enocks,
Mrs. M. II. Mcdowell, Mrs. r. F. Tidwell.
Mrs. C. P. Bowman, Mrs. Lothian Brooks,
Mrs. j. Moag. Mrs. w. 4. Hendon, Mrs.
Alex Poss. and Mrs NJ. B. Bridge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17

Huntsville, June le.-(Special.)-
Miss Mamie Taylor, a popular young
school teacher of New Hope. and En-
met Taylor of Chattanooga were mar
ried wednesday In the Methodist
church at New HopA
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
Ingram Wells Hotel open.

Come while selection is good.
All in the seasons models we
are selling to you for $3.50.
Come, see.
Marley & Bauman Clio. Co.
1910 Sd Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17

Mrs. N. r. Baker entertained the Lyce-
UNI Helpers circle at her residence at
Palmer terrace yesterday The afternoon
was delightfully."- spent. The final reports
are being filed with the treasurer prepara-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17

Mr. A. F. Hilleke and family wish to
assure their friends of their deep appre-
citation of the many kindnesses shown
them in their recent sorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17
LET THE COUNTIES
DEFINE ATTITUDE ON
LIQUOR QUESTION
Senator Spragins Of Madison
Thinks Each Should De-
eide What It Wants
KEEP PROHIBITION AS
BASIS TO WORK FROM
Thinks Dispensary Is Only solution of
Problem in Madison County-The
Cities Should Play Fair With
the Country
BY c. NJ. STANLEY
BY c. NJ. STANLEY

= Huntsville, June 16-(Special.)- :
y I'm handling the liquor question in :
y Alabama we should retain prohi-
y bition as the basis for the state. :
= Each county should then be given :
y opportunity to deal with the ques- :
y ton as it sees fit.
y when the Legislature convenes :
y ] shall at once introduce local :
= bill for the creation of dspen-
y sary for Madison county. That :
y is what my home county wants I
y and will use every effort to give :
y other counties of the state what I
y they want
y 81 believe absolutely in local OPP
y ton with the county as unit :
y r. e. SPRAGINS, State Senator :
y from Madison county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17

st. Clair county man who was shot at
Albertville two weeks ago, and who died
as a result of the injuries inflicted, are
in the city making an investigation of the
shooting, and will probably institute pro-
ceedings to hold some one responsible
for the mans death. Jourdan. it will be
remembered, was in the city of Albertville
and by his actions drew to himself the at
tention of the police. They undertook to
arrest him and make the claim that he
showed resistance and carried a gun. The
officers shot the man in the leg to effect
his arrest. and from the wound blood pois-
oning set in, and after amputation of the
leg the man died.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17

Call 103, either phone, for
Ingram Lithia Water or rates
at hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17

Charged with having committed an as
sault with intent to murder, Perry Baker,
a resident of Mountainboro was brought
to Gadsden and placed in the county Jail
today During a difficulty between Baker
and John Etheredge, Baker stabbed
Etheredge. causing a very dangerous
wound. Etheredge has recovered suffi-
Gently to be able to be out, but is claimed
that he will be compelled to undergo an
operation before he can fully recover
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17

The Southern Bell Telephone company
is preparing to install private exchange
at the plants of the Southern Iron and
Steel company so that an operator at the
plant will take care of all the calls made
to and from the works. Material for the
Improvement has already been assem-
bled. and the work will be started within
the next few days. All the various de-
partments of the big industry will be d.
rectly connected through this exchange,
and will be thus in quick communica-
ton with one another without interference
of other parties using the public lines.
Work will also be started by the telephone
company shortly in the city to make the
change of the company's lines from the
poles as now strung over the city to
cables, thereby reducing the number of
distractions in wires, poles and other
equipment and making the city streets
more slightly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-17

Monday of the coming week will be pay
day at the plants of the Gadsden Car
Works. There is a. full force at work and
full time is being put in and the pay
roll will be heavier than usual.
New-York tribune., 1910-02-27

FAR down at the extreme end of the dark passage
she found OJeebi waiting, his hat in his hand his
coat thrown over his arm, and tightly strapped
travelling bag on the floor his feet
80 YOU have turned traitor at last, have you?"
she SAID in keen. stlnging Voice she paused be-
tore h1n and, taking out her purse, began count
out the sum due him. Il have noticed a great
change in your conduct for sometime: but never
expected that You would be guilty of treacherv For
shame. For shamel And | had so counted on Your
fidelity"
Madam has had it so long as feel it consistent
with my self respect to adhere to it. he said with
open mSolenCe. 1t has been modification to sIeeD
like a stray cat IN an attic; but that might have
continued to endure If that were ali. Madam must
realize however, that valet who has always served
In the best families and has no desire to lose caste
cannot be too particular, and when the mistress of
the house makes practice of nightly going one
knows not where nor why and of stealing back after
midnight alone and on foot and falsely pretends TO
her husband that She is keeping up social intercourse
with people who no longer call longer appear TO
have any desire To know her"
He got no further. Not that Kit made anv in
dignant outcry any vulgar display of resentment
1t was her dead silence, more than ANYTHING else
that checked him. that cut into him sharper than
any spoken word could have done She took the vile
lnnuendo as one might suppose Queen would take
presumption on the part of an insolent meniaI and
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
Going Round the World.

In sailing around the world east,
ward the days are each a little less
than twenty-four hours, according TO
the speed Of the ship. as the sun is
met little earlier every morning
These little differences added together
will amount to twenty-four hours
This gives the sailors an extra day
not In imagination, but as an actual
fact They VIII have done an extra
days work, eaten an extra days ration
Of food and imbibed an extra days al
lowance of grog.
On the Other hand, in sailing west
ward the sun is overtaken a little each
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
FIRST PICTURE BOOK.
The Daring Idea That Was Carried Out
by Johann Comenius

by Johann Comenius.
Some 300 years ago a German savant
had wonderful vision. At that time
children were taught TO read by force
OF arms, so to speak, through hard
ships 6nd with bitter toll on the part
Of teacher and Of child 1t seems Gu
rious that the first real step toward
tightening the labor OF children as
they climb the ladder of learning was
the product OF the Imagination not OF
some fond mother or gentlewoman
teacher, but OF a bewigged and beti-
tied university doctor.
1t was Johann Comenius, however.
who first conceived the daring idea
that children could be taught by the
aid Of the memory and the magma
ton working together. by means" rs
he quantity expressed it. "of sensuous
Impressions conveyed to the eye, so
that visual objects may be made the
medium of expressing moral lessons to
the young mind and of impressing
those lessons upon the memory" In
other words. the good herr doctor had
the bright idea that picture books
could be useful to children. Comenius
made his first picture book and called
1t the "Orbis Pictus." 1t contains rude
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
TOOK HIM At HIS WORD.
Don PisAt's Client Had . stuntsd
Sense Of Humor.

sense OF Humor.
A quaint story about Don Phtt Is
told In the 'Recollections Of Varied
Life" by George Cary Eggleston. The
story Is given I'm Mr.. Piatt's own
words:
when was young man trying to
get into law practice In Ohio and
eager to advertise myself by appear
Ing In court q fellow was indicted for
arson. He came to me. explaining that
he had no money with which to pay n
lawyer. but that he Thought l might
Ike to appear In caee so important
and that II 1 would do the best could
for him he stood ready to do anything
for me that he could by way OF recon-
pcnse. I took the case. OF course. IL
was complex one, and 1t offered op-
portunfties for browbeating and ball
Ing up witnesses--a process that spe-
cially impresses the public with the
sagaclty OF lawyer who does 1t sue
cessfully. Then, II by any chance
should succeed In acquitting my client,
my place at the bar would be assured
~ that Of . sharp young Teller who
hsd beaten the prosecuting attorney
himself
"But In telling my client I would
take his easS the demon OF humor be-
trayed me. yast across the street from
my lodging was negro church. and
there was a revival going on at the
time. They revived till 2 o'clock or
later every night with shoutlngs that
interfered with my sleep. With play
full impulse said to the accused man:
"'You seem to be an expert In the
arts Of arson. II you'll burn that ne
gro church I'll feel that you have paid
me full price for my service In de-
Tending you
81 defended him, and as the wit
nesses against him were all Of shady
character I succeeded I'm securing hts
acquittal. About o'clock tie next
morning q fire broke out under all four
corners Of that negro church, and be-
fore the local fire department got a
quart OF water into action 1t was a
heap Of smoldering ashes, hymn books
and all. A week or so later i received
a letter from my excellent. He wrote
from st. Louis. 'on his way west he
said. He expressed the hope that I
was satisfied with results and begged
me to believe that he was a man OF
honor. who never failed to repay an
obligation or reward service"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
A judicial Favor.

A verdsnt local reporter whose pro
pensltles incline to daring rather than
to judgment and whose ardency m the
quest Of news is one Of his marked
characteristics approached a Judge OF
the United States district court and SO
licited little advance information on
case I'm progress In the judges court.
you see, Judge" said the youngster
70 the astonished jurist, I'VE go to
press In a few moments, and we all
know your inclination to do a news
paper man n favor"
The venerable man eyed the youth
sternly and said slowly and ,apaphat.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11

woodcufs representing objects IN the
natural world. as trees and animals.
with little lessons about the pictures.
IL IS a quaint volume and one that
would cause the average modern child
nos little establishment were IL placed
before him.
AS truly. however. as that term may
be applied to any other book that has
since been written, the "Orbis Pictus"
was an epoch making book. 1t is the
precursor OF all children's picture
books. and modren childhood has great
cause to bless the name Of Comenius.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
Judoss' Wius.

The wig Is only worn by English
barristers to give them stern. judi
cial appearance. and no one can say
that It fails I'm this respect. The Gus
tom was originated by n French judge
In the seventeenth century when. hap
pening to don a marquis wig one day.
he found It gave him such a stern and
dignified appearance that he decided
to get one for himself and wear II at
all times In court. This he did. and
the result was so satisfactory from n
legal point OF view that not only
judges. but barristers also. took up the
custom throughout Europe.
Graphic.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11

day. ana so each Gay IS rather longer
than twenty-four hours. and clocks
and watches are found TO be too fast.
This also Will amount in sailing around
the world TO the point Of departure 10
one whole day by which the reckoning
has fallen in arrears. The eastern
bound ship, then, has gained day,
and the western bound ship has lost
one. This strange fact clearly work
ed out. leads TO the apparent paradox
that the FIRST named ship has a gain of
two whole days over the latter. II we
suppose them to have departed from
port and returned ogether.-Philadcl-
phia Record.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
What Did He Miami

What Did He Meant
Mrs Benham-Death is the debt we
owe to nature. Benham-NaturP does
not send out her bills often enough
Nav York Press,
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
Acquitted.

"Sir" said the young woman. with
what seemed TO be Indignation.
The young man looked embarrassed.
"Ycs. i did kiss you." he admitted..
''but was impulsively insane"
THAT means that a man would be n
lunatic to kiss me?" " III
well. any man Of discretion would
be Just crazy to kiss YOU"
This seemed TO end the strain. and.
no jury being present 10 middle at.
fairs, satisfactory verdict was
reached - NJ -
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
Suspicious Routine.

Good Man-Ah. my poor fellow, /
feel sorry for you! Why don't you
work? When / was young. for ten
years / was never I'm bed after San
hours work before breakfast. then five
hours work. then dinner. then four
hours more work. then supper Then
bed, then up again at 3 the next MORN
ing
Loafer--I say. guv'nor, where did ye
serve yer time. San Quentin or Fol
som?-San Francisco Star.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
The curn.

He-There is a certain young lady
deeply interested I'm me. and while I
like her. you know, still never could
love her. / want to put an end TO It
without breaking the poor girls heart.
Can you suggest any plan?
She DO you call there often?
He-No, indeed; not any oftener thaD
can possibly help.
She-Call oftener
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
Easily Convinced.

Would BE Contributor lat editors
desk)-Here's a joke. Mr.. Editor. that
I'll guarantee was never in print be-
fore. Editor (after reading iO-Don't
doubt your word I'm the least, sir.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
The Outlet.

Physiology Teacher - Clarence. you
may explain how we hear things. Clar.
ence-Pa tells 'em to ma as a secret,
and ma gives 'em away at the bridge
club.-Cleveland Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
Not Mere Talk.

81 cannot live but week longer wiz
out you"
Foolish talk, duke. How can you
tx on a specific length Of timer
"Ze landlord fix on It. miss, not H.
Louisville Courier-J ournal.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11

SALESMEN-Making small towns can
earn a nice income monthly carry
ing our pocket side line. Write for
Order Book Today. Goth Century
Mfg. Co.. 1908 Wells ST. Chicago.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11
His Question.

Edgar, aged six. was recently sent to
school for the first time. and upon his
return home he asked. Papa. who
taught Adam the alphabet?"
Tho Maids Reply.
AS william bent over her fair face
he whispered:
Darling. If should ask you In
French IL I might kiss you what would
you answer"
She, calling up her scanty knowledge
of the French language. exclaimed,
"BilIet douxv-Exchange.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11

FOR SALE-Cheap-House and lot
close in. Six rooms. halls and por-
ches. Good storage basement. Bath,
hot and cold water. Bargain for in
vestor or homeseeker. Address Box
81 Bluefield, w. Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-08-11

WANTED 6oARDERs-At the Ora
ham House, 800 Rogers street. First
class Accommodations, porches, yards
and attractive home surround
ings. Terms SIS month after
August i.
6-S-10-tf.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-17
NEwsRoY MAYOR.

Mayor Baehr Of Cleveland, the mar
who defeated Tom Johnson at the last
municipal election, was former news
boy. He is proud OF the fact--and de-
lights in the relation of the experiences
OF the early days when he was paper
peddler.
One of the pleasantest incidents since
his election was the Official visit paid
him by 100 newsboys of Cleveland. The
boys went to offer their congratulations
and incidentally to present the former
newsboy with floral piece. They ex-
pressed their pleasure that a member
of their craft had advanced to the may
orally.
tits an honor" said the youthful
spokesman Of the newsies, "for us to
have former newsboy as mayor.
Newsies have risen to mayors, con-
gressmen and senators, and surely 1t
will not be long before one becomes
president. We are striving to follow
in the footsteps of such newsboys as
you, and hope to be successful"
After such sentiments iC is not sur
prising that the mayor responded hap
PLY and asserted that the boys had
given him one of the 'happiest mo-
ments Of his life" To make good with
the bunch he treated them all TO ice
cream.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-17
Gardner

Gardner, N. d.. Jan. 15.-To The Fo.
rum: Mr., and Mrs. Alex. Davidson re.
turned Saturday from an extended visi,
at Staples, MINI.
Ira Gardner is erecting a store bu;Id
ing The work is being pushed alone
IN spite Of the extreme cold, and will
soon be complete.
Q. e. Berg is also preparing to build
and as soon as the weather permits
viii erect a building of cement blocks
Geo. Cook has just finished putting
IN plate glass front in the buiIdine
that is now used for drug store AND
postofflce. ss''U
large crowd greeted the Dixie
Jubilee Singers last night. The church
being taxed to the limit. Quite a pnn,-
per came up from Argusville and re-
turned without hearing them. as thew
We're obliged TO go to Hillsboro and re-
turn on No. 10. But the crowd waited
with patience and felt well repaid for
waiting. Aol
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Mcdonald ana
family left Friday night for Faroo -
their way to their new home in Sian
field, Oregon. - stan
MISS Mary Carter Of Fargo spent !,
re wdays at the home Of her brother 8
B. Carter last week. 2
Mrs. Sam. Colwell entertained :
number of ladies at a quilting haaa
last Thursday. A very pleasant time
is reported. siille
Mrs Harry Reynolds entertained rba
Lanes AID Wednesday afternoon.