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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
HAS FIGURES
 ON PROPOSED VIADUCT

City Engineer Murray Nicholson has completed the surveys for the proposed viaducts or subways on First avenue and on Twenty-eighth street, and will be ready by Wednesday to give the City Council the nearest possible figures, showing the relative cost of viaducts and subways.
 MT. Nicholson has reached the conclu- sion that the subway is practical on both First avenue and on Twenty-eighth street. In discussing the matter last night he said: T find that the subway Twenty eighth street could be drained to Twentieth street, and First avenue could be drained to the Avondale branch or Twentieth street, both costing about $10,- GOO, and calling for about 4Ooo feet of drain piping
 MT. Nicholson Is not yet prepared to givo an estimate of the exact relative cost as the final figures have not been complied but he states that, as a general proposition he has found the viaduct the more popular as 1t does away with the drainage and lighting features. is more convenient for foot traffic and the abut- ting damages are less, as that property which faces on the approaches of a sub way is usually badly damaged. and while property abutting may be built up to the level of the vaduct, it cannot be run down to the subway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
ALLEN PARTY HAD HARD
 TIME REACHING MAGIC CITY

the gentlemen saw a pretty piece of shell road. They started down the stretch and went about 10 miles before 1t was finally discovered that they were headed for Nashville and not for Birmingham. The autoist turned back and finally secured another di- rect start for their homes.
 After miring up at other points where fence rails were used for prying the car from the mud the party reached Attalla and thence came sailing into Birmingham.
 MT. Allen and the members of the party which included James Quincy Smith and J. Y. Stokeley, were very much impressed with the idea of bet ter roads when they reached home. MT. Allen stated that the roads were pret- ty bad but that the recent rains caused the most disastrous results.
 The tourists expressed themselves very much pleased with their trip through Alabama, Georgia and Ten nessee except for the few mishaps that are to be expected from such a trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05

But in this peculiar case, he points out that there is not and never will be much foot traffic, and that the abuttng dam ages will be very small no matter which plan is adopted, the Sloss company, the railroads and the Birmingham Realty company, which own practically all the land involved, having agreed to waive damages.
 He candidly expresses the opinion that Twenty-eighth street is not so favorable for a viaduct and he seemed to think that there would be an advantage in adopting that the meeting point might be on the same grade.
 It will be remembered, that, at the suggestion of Acting Mayor Harry Jones, the proposition which the committee prepared to be submitted to the railroads was held up until the meeting next Wednesday. In the meantime the sub way idea Is being threshed out and is becoming more popular, due to the fact that 1t would do away with the ugly appearance of a viaduct If the sub way is adopted it will be AS feet wide, with S-foot sidewalks, equaing the reg ulation 60-foot streets.
 It Is also probable that the clause in the proposition as prepared, which closes certain streets and avenues for 20 years, will be cut out The length of either sub way or viaduct at either point would be close to 26Oo feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
TEDDY'S CAREER
 MATTER OF MOMENT

T have given considerable thought today" stated Martin J. Lide. Ito the career of Theodore Roosevelt, In whom one recognizes, though the present glamour does tend to obscure that fact, former President of the United States and the only exPresident.
 There is absolutely no doubt but that we must give the man credit for having done what no other man in America-possibly in the world-could have done. He has walked through Africa and Europe and is now walk ing through America with the people standing in readiness to do him hon or, nay, anxious to bend the knee.
 However, Roosevelt. the noise he makes and the attention which peo- pie continually pay him, has complete ly tired me. and others, no doubt. And, with this thought in mind, I wish to compliment the cartoon which ap- peared in The AgeHerald this morn ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
DAY SET ASIDE
 FOR THE WOODMEN

At earnest request has come to the headquarters of the Alabama State Fair from the several camps of the Woodmen of the World of the Birmingham dis trict to have Wednesday, October F, made special day for the Woodmen of the World, and in deference to this re- quest the Fair association has made the change. October 12 is "Fraternal Day" at the fair.
 The Woodmen of the World of the Bir- mingham district have invited Sovereign Commander J. c. Root of the Woodmen of the World to come to Birmingham and be present at the fair that day and make an address His acceptance of this invi- tation Is considered certain and the an- nouncement is expected to bring fully 10,- 0o0 members of that order to Birmingham and the fair to hear him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
INTERESTED IN THE
 VIADUCT MATTER

"The most interesting line of thought to me on this matchless Sunday was the probable action of the City Coun- ell upon the viaduct question at the meeting Wednesday night" said Al derman Perdue yesterday.
 "The question has recently died down somewhat and the interest manifested some weeks ago seems to have gone by the boards. The plan as shaped by the subcommittee has never been act ed upon by the council as upon a re- quest of President Harry Jones it was passed over. The matter of building viaducts for the city Is one that re- quires serious thought and I think since the last public discussion many members have been quietly at work looking into the plans from every viewpoint. hTe result IS that I believe the aldermen will be far better posted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
What Has Interested
 You Most During Ddy?"
Some of the Replies Made By Well Known Citizens When
 Asked This Question Yesterday

on the subject of viaducts when the council meets again than ever be- fore. If the passing of the matter does nothing more than to cause this study the action of the council in passing the question will have served a purpose I was glad to see the coun- cil take such action and hope that no slap judgments will ever be taken upon such serious matters.
 "In my judgment the railroads and the city will get together soon and actual work will start by the new year. The city's plan as outlined for presentation by the subcommittee will be modified in some respects However. the general outline Is certainly fair to the companies. at least. The city as sumes a great responsibility in the matter which I think will be realized by the railroads when the case is acted upon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05

After many trials, tribulations and heartaches B. M. Allen and two guests arrived in Birmingham Saturday morn- ing at o'clock from an automobile trip to Chattanooga. They were about AS hours In making the trip from Chattanooga to this city and en route experienced some very trying times In travelling over local roads.
 The automobile more than one time went to the hub in mud and farmers, oxen and other motive power were brought into play. A few miles from Chattanooga it is stated that the car went into mud about three feet deep and it required two teams of mules to draw it from the mire. point was reached where Maj. F. Y. Anderson and party was mired up which it was told could not be passed However, pom toon bridge of fence rails was con- structed and the members of the party whizzed over the muddy place and by Major Anderson and his party.
 While clipping it off at a lively pace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
INTERESTED IN LIGHTS
 OF THE MAGIC CITY

q wonder that Birmingham is not called the Electric City" said Claude H. Estes, young Birmingham man who is now in business in Columbus, Ga. MT. Estes spent Sunday with his friends in the city.
 The change in the appearance of the old town is marvellous" he said, when the streets are so brilliantly lighted with blocks of arcades and brilliant electric signs. You cannot appreciate just how pleasing 1t is unless you have been away for a time and come back to find block after block so brilliant 1y lighted.
 Tt will be great advertisement for the town, as nothing makes a city so attractive as plenty of lights. If Bir- mingham continues to turn night into day and to build skyscrapers every other city on the horizon will soon be entirely relegated to the shade"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
FINISH OF BARONS
 CAUSES SPECULATION

"I spent several hours today figur- ing as to whether or not the Barons will be able to win the pennant of the Southern league" said Walker Simmons yesterday.
 "At the conclusion of the study reached the opinion that the task is al- most too great
 Then I took up the probability of the Barons finishing in second place and the chance that Atlanta has to oust them from that position.
 "I was interested another couple ot hours.
 When I concluded with the picture of the Barons safely occupying the place of runner-up the morning had passed away and the dinner bell was ringing.
 Baseball dope is certainly pe- culiar thing-and entrancing."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
WANT POLICEMEN TO
 PREVENT ACCIDENTS

Chief Bodeker will take extra pre- cautions today to protect the people from accidents. He has made every provision to handle the immense crowds that are expected on the streets dur ing Labor Day Twentyfour officers besides the regular shift have been ordered to report for duty this morn- ing and this afternoon. In addition to this the chief has issued the following g order:
 "Not member of the police depart ment will be allowed to lay off Mon day as I want the streets well pro- tected with policemen so no accident may happen. I want every officer to pay strict attention to crossings so that nobody will be run over by street cars, automobiles and other vehicles.
 GEORGE H. BODEKER, Chief"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Henrietta Mackey

The funeral of Mrs. Henrietta vir- ginia Davis Mackey, the wife of E, c. Mackey, who died Sunday morning at 12:45 o'clock, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock from her late residence at 1516 South Twelfth street. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery. The Rev. J. T. Plunket will conduct the services assist ed by the Rev. Dr. l.. s. Handley. The following will act as pail bearers:
 Active-T. c. Smith, Robert Morris. w. s. Moughan, R. D. Burnett, Judge A. c. Howze and A. R. Dearborn Honorary l.. R. Shirk, A. P. Dewberry. Sam Perry, T. D. Jackson, Herman Beck and w. N. Malone.
 Mrs. Mackey was one of the pioneer residents of Birmingham, coming to this city nearly 40 years ago. She resided for a time in the early days on the corner of Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05

The Alabama Great Southern railroad IS determined to lessen the noise on the Sabbath day and intends to assist the people in observing a quiet day so far as possible. To this end orders were issued yesterday that on Sunday especially the blowing of whistles shall occur only when one is in danger The orders carrying out this reform were issued by Superintendent J. w. Evens. and will be closely observed by the en- gineers on all trains.
 The order follows several requests from the people at various stations in the state who claim that the whistles are blown without any reason and that a great deal of unnecessary noise results from this source
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
ELECTRICAL PLANT
 FINISHED AT SLOSS

The modern electrical plant of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel Nnd Iron company at Soss has been completed and Is now in operation. The plant was rapidly con- structed, and is said to be one of the best in the state. The plant was built to furnish power for haulage purposes at Sloss, as well as to provide power for the large pumps installed at that time in anticipation of another overflow like the one which caused operations to cease at Soss for six months. The overflow at Soss mines, which brought to this district engineers from Washington and else where, to assist in solving the problem cost many thousands of dollars to rem edy and when the mine was clear of water Col. J. c. Maben and other of ficals of the company held a short joli- fication around the mine.
 The electrical plant will furnish ade- quate power for every source of con- sumption at Sloss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
BURGLAR STOLE
 WHILE MEN SLEPT

The thing that has interested mo most during the day was the capture of a burglar in a house on the corner of Twenty street and Fourth avenue" said Desk Sergeant J. D. Don elson yesterday. "The most amusing thing about the capture was that the man was in the room where two men were asleep. A telephone message was received from the house at police headquarters and an officer sent to capture the man. He was found hid ing behind the door of the room when tho officer entered. The men in the room were asleep. The burglar had secured $1.45 in money for his trou- ble. He was locked up with a charge of burglary against him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
FUNERAL NOTICE

The friends and acquaintances of Mir and Mrs. Edward c. Mackey. MT. and Mrs. w. B. Burnett, Mir. F.. c. Mackey. Jr.. Mr. and Mrs William Gray Patter- son, and Miss Mamie D. Davis are re- quested to attend the funeral of the late Mrs F. c. Mackey at her late resi- dence, 1516 Twelfth avenue, south, at 10 o'clock Monday morning. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
TWO BIG HAULS

There were just 53 negroes lock- ed in the county jail yesterday charged with Sunday gaming. The arrests were made by Deputy Sheriffs Chew. Steele. Higdon, Fer ry, Vaught. Robinson and Courson. One game was raided that had 27 negroes in 1t. All were captured by the deputies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
T. K. OLearx

T. F. O'Leary died in Denver, Col, Sat- urday after a short illness. MT. OLeary's home was in Birmingham and he had re- gently gone to Denver for his health. Mir O'Leary was well known in Birmingham having resided in the city for number of years. Funeral services will be held in Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
MAN WHO LABORS
 WILL [CELEBRATEDAY
 IN ROYAL STYLE A Big Gathering Will Occur at East Lake Park
 Today HOLIDAY OBSERVED
 IN BUSINESS CIRCLES Concordia Society Will Celebrate With Entertainment and Musical Pro- Gramme-Some of the Att
 fractions offered

The day of the laboring man is at hand.
 The muscle, brawn and energy of the Birmingham district will today join in the celebration of Labor Day, and by the tens of thousands they will turn from their work at the shop, behind the eoun- ter, in the mill, at the furnace and the carpenters bench.
 East Lake is to be the Mecca toward which the crowds will turn. The Trades Council in choosing East Lake for the celebration, sought the coolest place in the district, and under the chairman ship of P. L. Herbert, the arrangement committee has provided a programme which will keep the crowds busy.
 The barbecue, always the most inn portant feature, will be prepared with the greatest care, and thousands of pounds of meat, besides other edibles, will be consumed before the day is over.
 The programme of sports includes all kinds of races from boat racing to the contest for the fleet-footed fellow, and speaking, with Ben Davis, well-known lawyer, as principal orator. Nothing has been omitted in the effort to make the day a great success
 Two Surprises Offered
 The East Lake management has ar ranged two pleasant Surprises. During the afternoon the full baseball returns will be called on the grounds, near the band stand, and tonight, the immense t.1 the lake. This latter Is one of the pret test and most thrilling exhibitions of the kind ever witnessed in the city. The baseball returns will enable the fun makers to spend the day without losing connection with the Barons
 The holiday will be observed, as usual, in banking and other business circles.
 Celebration at COncOrdfa
 The Concordia Beneficial society will celebrate Labor Day at it's home on Avenue near Tenth street throughout today The society will have the Gull man Quartette club and the Krieger Verein of Cullman as their guests. The visitors will arrive at S:45 a. nl., and will be taken care of by a special commit tee.
 The feature of the day will be the concert at which the Cullman Quartette club, Birmingham Maernnerchor, Con- cordia and Professor Harms orchestra will take part.
 A dance will follow the concert, and Harms orchestra will furnish the mu- sic. The committee In charge have worked hard it is said, to make the af- fair a success and by the sale of tickets the society Is assured a big attendance. The following Is the programme for the concert:
 The Music Programme
 Medley of German Airs, Harms or chestra.
 Der Gesang. (song), Concordia, c. Haeser.
 vaterlandslove, Cullman Quartette club, H. Tten.
 On the Rhein, Concordia, Rutland Avs finger.
 Freedom and vaterland, Cullman Quar- tette club, Stunz. Soldiers Song. Birmingham Maenner- chorl Ed Kremser.
 Warriors Farewell, Cullman Quartette club.
 Mein Liebster Aufeuthalt, Concordia, c. A. Mangold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
THE WEATHER

Washington. September 4.-Forecast TOT Alabama and Mississippi-unsettled weather Monday and Tuesday with prob able showers and thunderstorms; moderS ate to brisk south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
A. G. s. TO STOP WHISTLES
 AND KEEP SUNDAY QUIET

,The blowing of whistles in this city fas been in the past so objectionable that city ordinance was adopted making 1t a misdemeanor to blow steam whistles here unnecessarily. Several arrests have been made of engineers who have per- sisted in screeching whistles in and around Birmingham.
 On the Alabama Great Southern it is given out that everything will be quiet on the companys lines hereafter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
CITY ITEMS


 Charged With Assault-T. l.. Harris and G. l.. Lewis were locked in the city jail last night charged with as- saulting and seriously injuring Charles Meyers The fight occurred at Avenue and Twenty fourth street yesterday afternoon When officers arrived on the scene Meyers was unconscious. His head was gashed and he was badly beaten up. An ambulance was called and he was sent to the Hillman hos pital
 Hot Campaign Opens-The campaign against the sale of the North Birming- ham water and light plants will take material shape this week with party, headed by Alderman Barnes Morgan, making a tour of every suburb and every ward in the city. The election is just two weeks distant and both sides of the proposition will put in much time moulding public sentiment. MT. Morgan will announce his dates in the various wards today.
 Thefts Reported Yesterday-The fol- lowing smal thefts were reported to the police department yesterday Stolen from the house track of the Central of Georgia railroad, S6 pairs of shoes man ufactured by the Brown Shoe com pany The thieves broke open a car and took the shoes. The store of. P. Scaduto was broken into some time during Saturday night and two watches, one revolver and a lot of jewelry stolen. R. L. Mulin reported the loss of a guitar and music box.
 To Select Health Oficer-The con test for the office of city health of ficer will come to a close tonight when the Jefferson County Medical society will meet in the Chamber of Commerce and select the health officer for the coming year. The candidates for the position are Dr. W. H. Bell, Dr. Rob- ert Nelson and pr. John W. Watts It has been a hot campaign al lthree having many close friends among the doctors, and the race, at the end, seems to be too close for comfort. pr. R. B. Hardness retires from office in Oc- tober, to give his time to his infirmary and practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05
Brothers Drown While wading

Atlanta, September 4.-Herbert Hoff- mann. aged g, and his brother Adolph, '. were drowned today in Piedmont Lake in Atianta's biggest play ground park. The little fellows were wading. arm In arm, when suddenly they were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05

Delightful Outings Ten-day excursions to Cumberland and St. Simon Islands via A., B. & A. Tickets on sale Saturdays.
 6-16-th- If
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-05

SHAW, The Undertaken. Phones g. GREEN Undertaking Go. Phones 1902.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-30

Innings pitched-By suter, s. by Grandheld 1.
Hits msde-0f sntsr IS. Of Graudheld l. Home
Fans-csllahsn, Burlington. Umpire-Mr Cum
minzs. Time Of game-2 hours and 20 Minutes
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-30
NO GAME BOOKED FOR
McALEER'S TEAM TO-DAY
Walter Johnson and Others in Philadelphia for Doc"
Powers Benefit Contest Others Gossip.

for you is no Shelter than a piece of
quartz Sc what's the use?
"Bill Dineen, in referring to the work OF
O'Connor's new pitcher. Ray, said that
one of his strong assets was his ability
to put over curve balls with men on the
bases. This want Of this asset was
Baiiey's greatest fault Bailey had every
thing in the catalogue until men worked
their way TO first base. Then the kinks
came out OF Williams curves, and heavy
artillery work of the enemy was in or
der.
Eyes, Bits nice lad. But II Jennings
could use him, do not refrain from trad
ing him 10 Hughey. Robert Lee, under
the lingering impression that he would
strengthen the Tigers for the pennant
race. Perhaps you VIII really be doing
the Athletics a service"
New York writer's give all the credit
to Hal Chase when the Highlanders win
and the blame to George stallings when
they lose.
George Stallings says that Detroit has
a star outfeld. Some Of these days this
reckless manager will declare that John
son is a great pitcher.
Wonder who Theodore Roosevelt viii
assign to cover the big scrap for the
outlook?
Frank Laporte has been one OF the
most valuable ball players TO the Yam
KEGS this season. Waivers were asked on
Laporte one time. but now he is playing
great ball. and his hitting has been a
big factor In the Yankees work. He is
now in left field, a position he is not
accustomed TO, but is out there doing his
best and IL is his hitting that compels
him 10 be kept In the game.
Distress signals from Jack Egan have
been needed. and yesterday he had for
his side partner "Bulr' Perrine.
THE SPORTING EDITOR.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-30
WIN OUT IN FIFTEENTH.
Boston Captures Exciting Overtime
Battle at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, June 29.-Boston won an
exciting and bitterly fought game from
the Athletics to-day In a fifteen inning
battle-score, TO T. Although outbatted,
the Speed Boys" had the Athletics
BANKED up to the ninth. when, after two
men were down, Davis and Murphy sin
gled and Barry scored both with dou-
BILE to left. After that the teams plunged
into six extra innings before Boston was
assured of the game. Each got a run
in the thirteenth. but in the fifteenth,
with two on the bases, Gardner tripled
to right, scoring both men, and himself
registering en- Lewis single. The Atll-
letics made a desperate effort TO over
come this lead, scoring one run in their
turn of the fifteenth, and having Hartsel
called out on strikes, winding up the
game with the bases full Score:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-30
WESTERN LEAGUE.

Omaha, s; Wichita. Z.
Lincoln, 5; st. Joseph, 4
Des MOines, 8; Denver, /.
Sioux City. 10; Topeka, 5.