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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Contest Avoided

The city court judgeship squabble be- tween Gaston Gunter, judge-elect, and W. H. Thomas, judge, Is now up to the Alabama supreme court. As soon as quo warranto proceedings are instituted by Judge Thomas in the circuit court, and the matter can be taken to the state su- preme court, decision will be reached as to which of the two contestants is right fully entitled to office. Until this time, however. Judge Armstead Brown, asso- ciate judge of the city court, will take charge of all the branches of the court criminal civil and cases in equity.
 The only change in the situation today was when Gaston Gunter. as the demo- cratic choice of the county for the city court judgeshp, appeared before Probate Judge J. B. Gaston to take oath of of- office, and filed same with Gov. B. B. Conner. The salary question has been eliminated from the contest owing to or ders of the board of revenue that no sal aries whatever be paid until the supreme court shall have decided whether or not Judge Thamos should retain office for another five years or surrender to ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Election Reports

Election returns from the various coun- lies of Alabama are fast arriving at the capitol, according to Secretary of State Cyrus D. Brown, who has charge of the state tabulation which is to take place on tomorrow week-hfteen days after the holding of election-as provid- ed bv the state code. Returns have been received from all of the counties with the exception of about 15. and efforts are being put forth by the secretary of state now to have these returns at the capitol within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16

Cooperation, the state missionary so- ciety of the Churches of Christ in Ala Dana, opened a Ilee days session in this city at noon today. Many church men from all parts of Alabama, and many dignitaries of the denomination were in attendance.
 At the session of the society this year especial attention will be paid to the upbuilding of the progressive wing Of the church, as opposed to the anti progressives. The former organization Is said to be growing at a tremendous rate in all sections of Alabama save in Montgomery, where the reverse con dition prevails. Fully 150 delegates to this years gathering are expected by tomorrow.
 Among the speakers at tonights ses- sion of the society were J. H. Me Moh orter of St. Louis, secretary of the National Benevolent association, and G. W. Muckley of Kansas City, secretary of the board of church extension.
 The sessions of the society are being held at Christ church in this city, Will T. Swain, pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Judge Wilkinson Mentioned

In connection with the office of chief examiner of public accounts, the name of Judge W. F. Wilkinson, who is at the present time chief clerk in the agricul- tural department of the state, is freely mentioned in capitol circles as the choice of Governor-elect Emmet O'Neal, when the new administration begin January of next year. General credence is given to the rumor owing to the fact that Judge Wilkinson was for a number of years an assistant examiner of public ac- counts, during which time he came into direct contact with the work. Judge Wilkinson was an anti-amendist and an ardent O'Neal supporter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Didn't Know Which to Say

From the Washington Star.
 Young man." said the woman at the ticket office, 'why don't you answer me when I ask you whether this is a moral and proper show"
 Because" answered the theatre treas- urer, frankly. I'm not a good enough judge of human nature to know which way to answer without losing cus- tomer.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Judging By the Looks

From the Woman's Home Companion.
 Little Margaret has the usual inquiring mind of youth. Recently her Great Aunt Charlotte was visiting the family and Margaret boldly asked the ladys age.
 How old do you think am?'' returned the aunt.
 The little girl gazed at her earnestly for a moment and then said:
 Well, I don't know, Aunt Charlotte, but you don't look new!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Iovd in Birminxham

Will Lloyd. the genial and popular clerk of the state tax commission, is in Bir- mngham with his family, attending at the sick bedside of his mother-in-law. Mrs. Pullen, who is at the home of another son-in-law, Dr. Casey. for treat ment. Mrs Pullen is from Marshall county, and is well known throughout that section of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Operation Necessary

In order that John Adams, alleged slayer of Policeman T. w. Berry, may be spared to undergo trial in the criminal court of Montgomery, an operation must be performed upon him at an early mo- ment. according to County Physician Harry T. Lay. It is announced that the negro is in a quite critical condition, and that he can be brought to the bar of earthly justice only through the agency of the knife. Sheriff Horace Hood, who has been appraised of the negro's condi- ton. has issued orders that immediate attention be paid him, and that every prosecution be taken by the county au- thoritieu to spare him for trial.
 The situation Is most unique one in every respect, for 1t Is generally thought that the negro will die by the Eallows even should he escape the grave in his present combat with the Grim Reaper. Hostility against the policeman's slayer has not yet died out in the city and many even at this stage have been heard to express the opinion that sum mary vengeance, taken now, would best make all ends meet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
COURT HOLDS THERE
 IS MUCH IN A NAME Railroad Commission Adjourns
 After Routine Session TO OPERATE ON ADAMS The Montgomery City Court Judgeship squabble Is Passed on to Supreme
 Court-Library Association Meets Today at Selma
TO OPERATE ON ADAMS

Montgomery, November 15.-(Special)- That there is a whole lot at stake when a name is concerned is the answer of the supreme court of Alabama to the query which has been flung into every corner of the world. MT As- sociate Justice Evans, speaking for the Alabama tribunal. has not only agreed with the Geneva circuit court in reaching that conclusion, but he has gone them one better when in an opinion which he handed down today he laid down the should be carefully recorded on every legal document, inasmuch as the alpha betical arrangement is the one distinct mark by which individuals can be recog nized
 The matter was brought to the atten- peal of the First National bank of Opp, Ala, from a decision of the Geneva court in a mortgage proceeding in that county. It develops that one "W. N. McDonald' had sold sorrel horse-age years-to the Hacoda Mercantile company, despite
 
 time been mortgaged to the Opp banking institution. But the instrument which recorded the mortgage in favor of the financial institution had the name of 'W. H. Mcdonald" signed to it. Upon suit of the bank to recover the property of the mercantile company, the lower court held that the last purchasers title was a it, H. 1 The bank, losing in it's contention, brought the case up to the supreme court, and again lost.
 Lumber Difficulty
 In another of the interesting opinions handed down by the supreme court, in the first of it's fall sessions. the Mobile city court in it's findings in the case of the Pierson Lumber company vs. George F. Craig & Co. is reversed. In the lower court a verdict of $24ss76 was rendered in favor of the appellants, who alleged that the defendants had by violation of a con tract caused them heavy financial loss in the purchase of lumber which should have been delivered by the defendants.
 Craig & Co., immediately appealed the case, setting forth as one of their reasons the fact that a juror had dined with ap- pellants. whereby prejudice may have re- suted. This appeal was made for a re- trial, but the request was refused In substance MT. Justice Dowdell holds that the request for a new trial should have been granted. The case is ordered re- manded. The opinions follow:
 The following is list of the decisions today handed down in the supreme court of Alabama
 Dowdell, c. J.--George F. Craig & Co vs. Pierson Lumber company. appeal from Mobile city court: reversed and re- manded.
 Anderson, J.-Bass, Heard & Howle vs International Harvester company of America. appeal from Calhoun circuit court; reversed and rendered.
 Sayre, JIM. F. Byrd vs. Dock Bailey ct al., appeal from Monroe circuit court; affirmed.
 Evans, J.-F'irst National bank of Opp, Ala, VIZ. Hacoda Mercantile company, appeal from Geneva circuit court; af- firmed.
 Barney Coal company vs. Nettie Root, administratrix. appeal from Walker cir cult court; appeal dismissed by agree ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
PROCLAMATION IS MADE
 FOR THANKSGIVING DAY

governor of Alabama, hereby appoint Thursday, the 24th day of November as a day of thanksgiving. Upon that day let us meet together in the churches and reverently express our gratitude to our Creator, not forgetting the poor and needy.
 The year has been fat one. We have had an abundant grain corp, assuring easy conditions next year; the value of cotton has made collections easy, busi- rcss prosperous, and the farmers pleased and hopeful; the public service corpora tons advise that they htve had the most prosperous year in their historp; the relation of employer to labor has been amicable and satisfactory; our eleemosy- nary institutions have had largely in- creased provisions; the benefits of our temperance laws, though in places the laws have been improperly executed, are everywhere evident; our schools of all grades show largely increased attendance ana marked advancement. All these con- ditions presage a higher and better cit zenship, and we should be thankful to Almighty God.
 In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the state to be affixed at the capitol In the city of Montgomery, this 18th day of November, 1910.
 B. B. COMER, Governor. By the Governor:
 CYRUS B. BROWN, Secretary of State.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
"AIubsma Is Safev

Confident that the state is safe. and that the democratic party of Alabama is on its best footing in years, Gen W. W. Brandon, state auditor, Is back at the capitol trying to rest up after his heavy duties of a few weeks ago, when he stumped every section of the Seventh congressional district in inter est of the state democratic ticket, and in interest of the congressional candi- dacy of John L. Burnett. GeneraI Brandon recalls that he tramped over all Sand mountain in his speech -mak- ing tour, and while he looks upon the engagement as a rather trying ordeal, he nevertheless refers to 1t as an ex- perience worth while.
 q believe" said General Brandon in commenting upon the victory in the Seventh district. that the state is safe ih a democratic way, and that after years will bear out this assertion. Our fight to retain supremacy has been un- intermittent and gruelling. but decided 1y satisfactory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Hoard Reappoinfed

Gov. B. B. Conner has reappointed the board of control of the Old Soldiers home at Mountain Creek to serve another six years, beginning from date of reap pointment J. M. Simpson, commandant of the institution, is named a member, as are the following
 c. l.. Ruth and Col. B. M Washburn, Montgomery A. Y. Glover. F'orllland; i; Dr. H. W. Caffee, Verbena; L. B. Stone, Farrell; J. H. Stanley. Greenville; S. T. Frazier. Union Springs: Samuel Black well, Decatur; Saffold Berney. Mobile, to succeed MT. Daner, resigned; A. T. Goodwin, Robinson Springs. to succeed W. A. Handley of Roanoke, deceased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Twice Told rale

From the London Tit-Bits.
 They sat hand in hand on the cool, yellow sands, in the shelter of a boulder, watching the fieecy wavelets creep tim orously shoreward.
 Frankie" she signed. say I'm 'oos ickle petsie once more."
 ''Oos my ickle petsie, blessums ickle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Congressmen Named

Governor Conner today named all of the congressman of Alabama, and the two United States senators to represent Ala bama at the St. Louis session of the Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep Waterways as- sociation, to be held November % to 26, inclusive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16

Montgomery, November 15.-(Special)- )- Thursday November "A, Is appointed by Gov. B. B. Conner as the day upon which people of Alabama are to join together in rendering thanks for the blessings which the commonwealth has enjoyed during the past F months. sThe Thanks giving celebration, explained by the chief executive in the proclamation which he issued today. should be observed this year with especial fervor, in view of the blessings which the state has had heaped upon it.
 "The year, MT. Conner says, "has been a fat one; business prosperous, and we should all be thankful"
 The governor, at the same time takes occasion in his proclamation to have fling at lax efforts which are put forth in some communities to enforce some of the temperance laws, but the benefits derived from the law, he says, are every where evident.
 The proclamation follows
 A proclamation by the governor:
 Annually we Americans, believing in and trusting Almighty God, gather on a stated day to render thansgiving In accordance with this most praiseworthy and righteous custom, l, B. B. Conner,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Long Flight Planned

Petersburg, November 15.-Avia- Elimoff, director of the Russian try aeroplane squad at Sebastopol, anning a flight of army aviators
 Sebastopol to St. Petersburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Compromise Board

The state board of compromise has been called to meet at the capitol on November 2S, when the alleged Compton shortage of Marengo county will be con sidered, and when other matters of deep interest arc to be given an airing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Conmis,ioner Named

H. J. Wallace of York has been named county commissioner of the Third dis trict of Sumter county by Governor Conner in an appointment just made to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Mrs. TeasdnIe Leaves

A farewell service will be rendered at the Salvation Army headquarters tomor- row night to Mrs. Fannie Teasdale,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
InsIie Elected

Dr. c. c. Laslie of Montgomery has been elected medical director and sur- geon-in-chief of the Alabama Fidelity and Casualty company, headquartered in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
YOUR EYEGLASSES

Are an important factor in your an- Hpearance. Jas. H. Finder will fit them 50 perfect that they will appear to be a part, of you--the most comfort- able and dressy glasses made. 306 N. Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16

prominently identified with the army In it's work in this city, as a tribute to her work. Mrs. Teasdale has been put in charge of the Salvation Army work in Bessemer, and on Thursday leaves Mont gomery for her new post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16

Mayor Gunter, who carried the election unopposed.
 Contention of Judge Thomas is that his appointment by Governor Conner to suc- ceed Judge A. D. Sayre, elevated to the supreme court, would give him office un- til 1915, under the old law governing such offices As consequence, the contest serves the purpose of proving or dis proving the validity of one of the recent acts of the Alabama legislature which makes the office elective by the people Unconstitutionality of the act is alleged on the ground that the measure does not contain in it's caption the full provisions of the bill, for which failing many all act of the last legislature has been de- clared bad.
 Both Judge Thomas and Judge Gunter have hosts of friends throughout the state who are anxious to have the matter decided at an early moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Churchlnen Meet

The Alah.ma Christian Missionary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-16
Library Meeting

Dr. Thomas M. Owen. director of the department of archives and history, and President of the Alabama Library asso- citation, left Montgomery today for Selma, where they go to attend the seventh an- nual session of the state librarians. The meeting of the librarians will extend over three days, during which time sessions will be held in three cities-Selma, Ma rion and Montevallo.
 Since organization of the Library as- sociation in Montgomery November 24. 1904 the organization has been one of the active associations of the state, and one of the most enthusiastic. Under the presidency of Dr. Owen, one of the most skilled librarians in the country, the organization has been put to effective work and the result has been accomp lishment of great good.
 Annual meetings of the association are designed to bring together all librarians, library workers and friends of the 'i- barary movement in the state for discus sion, conference and social intercourse With this end in view. the programme for the three days of session abounds in interesting topics, the stipulation being, however, that no paper as read to the as- cussion of every paper will be indulged in.
 The first session of the librarians will be held at the Carnegie library, in Sel- ma, tomorrow. The Marion session will be held on Thursday, and the Monte yallo session on Friday. All are cordial ly invited to the sessions.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-07
FALSTAFF BEER.

The steadily growing consumption
of Falstaff bottled beer is the best
evidence of its wholesome and invigor-
ating quality otherwise it could not
have gained ground so fast where so
many different brands of beer are on
the market.
For family use Falstaff surely is
in the lead. 1t has a mellow agreeable
taste and is tonic in it's effect and is
possessed of all the nourishing quail
ties of which beer should be- Mr..
L. E. ,Christiansen Isl the general
agent here and will cheerfully respond
to all enquiries as to price and deliv-
cry when called up by phone ia. He
is also the agent for Lemp's celebrat-
ed best beer which can be found on
tap in all frst-class cafes in Houston.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-07
ZIONIST BULLETIN.
(By Samuel Blumenthal.)

Prof. Aaronson, the director of "The
Jewish Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton" is now on his way back to Pal
estine. The experiment station was
instituted mainly to study the special
plants which are produced in the ORR
ent and to improve farming in Pales-
tine by scientific methods.
A report of the Central Library of
Jerusalem shows that it possesses 49,
900 volumes, among which 2O677 are
in the Hebrew language.
Ben Jehuda, the editor and publish
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-07
Mush.

"Andswhat did you say you call this
room?"
"The mushroom"
What queer name for a parlor!"
Yes, but appropriate; my seven
sisters became engaged In this ROOM"
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-07

ciety one who wants to send after
friend or desires assistance in cases
of little Importance Another evil is
the signing of note for the Relief,
for which one does not afterwards pay.
1t is a matter of respect to our Soci-
ETY. not to be bothered with cases of
nonimportance and matter of self
respect that signed notes should be
paid.
These figures show you, ladies and
gentlemen, that the financial standing
of our Society is far from being salts
factory, so it is our duty to enlarge
the income by raising our dues and
obtaining new members. We must not
be short in the future! We do not
blame anyone for neglecting the pay
ment of his dues; our appeal is only
directed to those who are able to do
something more for our Society.
We recommend: Cd That a COM
mittee should visit every Jew in our
city and solicit his membership; ca
that this committee be present at the
meetings of the several societies of our
city AMI speak there for the benefit of
our society; CD that, if possible, all
the charity organizations be united in
one board of trustees; (4) that, here
after, the annual reports Of our So
ciety be printed. This is the ninth
annual report; with pride | have re.
viewed all the previous reports, and
summed up the progress Of our Soci-
eyt and the numberless noble deeds
it has done during its nine years of
existence. 1t would be a good idea to
celebrate the jubilee of it's Tenth An
niversary.
We expect to have soon a histori-
cal sketch of the Jews Of FIT. Worth,
where every organization will occupy
it's respective page in regard to its
prominence. We are sure that the He
brew Relief Society will occupy the
right place.
In concluding this report, we eX-
press our deepest and most earnest
RECOGNITION to our comrade society,
The Ladies' Relief, which, in spite Of
being troubled by scarcity of funds,
helped us with the amount of $4,000
| thank the brother President and
brother Vice President and the board
OF trustees for their untiring efforts
in helping me in this noble work and
going hand in hand with the require
ments of the society. We also recog-
nize the work Of our worthy collector,
Mr.. Bender. | thank the audience for
its good attention and appeal to you
that we should continue with our mob
lie work. The tree we have planted
with many difficulties has spread its
roots deep and wide, and we should
see that it shall develop branches bear
ing good fruit.
ISRAEL n. MEHL,
Sec-Treas. of the Hebrew Relief So
ciety.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1910-07-07

er of the Hebrew Encyclopediacal Die
tionary, to whose energy and activity
is due the wonderful progress of the
Hebrew language in Palestine, is cell
ebrating the jubilee of his thirty years
activity in the field of Hebrew litera-
ture.
A new pedagogical journal in He
brew appears in Jaffa under the edi-
torship of the principal of the Girls
School, DR.. Throw.
Two Jews were appointed as judges
in Beirut and Jerusalem.
At the annual conference of the
Greater Actions Commute held in Ber-
lin at the hotel "Esplanade," it was
decided that peace should exist be-
tween the president and his opposing
party. An advisory to the Smaller
Actions Commute was appointed, con-
sisting of the following persons: DR..
Francis Montefiore, Max Nordan and
Nocham Sacholor.
The next Congress will take place
in Vienna in the summer of 1911, at
which the full plan about a collegium,
the wish of the Russian Zionists, will
be discussed.
The leadership of the Zionists is
still vested in the power of six per-
sons: Mr.. d. Wolfsohn, Prof. Otto
Warburg, Mr.. Jacob Konn, Sir Fran
els Montefore, Max Nordan and Noch-
am Socholow.
The special expedition sent by the
Jewish Colonization Association to
Messopotamia to investigate the con-
ditions for Jewish colonization in this
land, gave its report, which is a dis
appointment to the Association. The
report states that the Turkish gov
eminent ordered the irrigation of Mes
sopotamia to be stopped at present
thus making colonization there an i'm
possibility.
Following the example of the young
folks of Jaffa, who had a great sue
cess in their Hebrew theatrical plays,
there was also organized in Jerusa-
lem an association of the Lovers of
the Stage. In spite of the many diff
ficulties they have from the strict Or
thodoX Jews, the young lovers have
won the sympathy of the majority of
the Jewish population of Jerusalem.
In Vienna, on May 18th, 1900 Zion
lists marched to the grave of DR.. Herzl
to commemorate his 50th birthday
Everyone who had a spark of Jewish
pride in his heart came forward to do
honor to the great leader. When the
large gathering approached the grave,
which was covered with the Zion flag,
everyone became mute and every head
was bowed earthward, while in many
eyes there was seen the glistening of
tears, prompted to descend from the
glands, perhaps wnen such a scene as
the dance to death or the horrible
trials of the Inquisition was brought
to mind, or even perhaps prompted
by the ninteen century old question
What will the future bring?" Mr.
Adolf Baum the president of the West