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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-18
Bitterly Assailed

Bitterly ASSailed.
The insurgents aDd Democrats, led by
such men as Norris, Madison. Cooper.
PoindeNter and Champ Clark. assa1ed
him. In speech after speech. tbe,-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
SAUNDERS CASE MAY
 COME UP OCTOBER 15

The preliminary hearing Of Ofhcer Il. s. Saunders. the Birmingham policeman charged with manslaughter in the second degree, due to the killing of H. F. walker last month, will probably. come ,Yp before Inferior Judge H. B. Aber- nethy Saturday, October 15. The hearing has been passed three separate times' owing to various reasons.
 According to the statement of Officer Saunders and Officer Bob Puckett, who was with him, Walker was surprised while attempting to break in store in the vicinity of Graymont about o'clock one morning last month. Saunders fired when Walker refused to halt according to the account, and struck Walker in the leg The artery was severed and Walker bled to death.
 The coroner's jury found Saunders guilty of manslaughter in the second de- gree and he was released on 5000 bond. The September grand jury, which rem dered a partial report recently, failed to And A true bill of any sort against the no,iceman. and it Is believed there Is not much of case against him. There were no witnesses to the shooting be- sides Officer Puckett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
HEAR ARGUMENTS ON
 BESSEMER DEPOT CASE

The railroad commission which met in Montgomery yesterday did not reach any conclusion as to the Bessemer depot matter which has been up for solution for several months.
 The people of Bessemer and the rail- road officers returned to Birmingham last night after attending the meeting. The commissioners listened to testi- mony almost to the hour of train time when the lawyers submitted the case without argument. The commissioners then stated that as no time had been allowed for deliberations, a decision would be reserved until later date. The case was presented in a complete manner by the people of Bessemer and the officers stated last night that a distinct impression had been created by the representatives of Bessemer
 Among those who attended the meet ing and who returned last night on the Louisville and Nashville were: Com missioners W. D. Nesbitt and John A. Lusk, A. D. Lightner of the Frisco, Capt J. F. Tillman of the Seaboard. T.. E. Brooks of the Louisville and Nash vile, l.. Sevier of the Southern Rail- way company and Alabama Great Southern, and delegation from Bes- semert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
HIGDON ON DANGER
 OF SWISS RIFLES

'Tonight's experience should be enough to show anyone that the unrestricted use of Swiss rifles is a menace not only to the officers, but to the community at large" said Sheriff Higdon last night. There were three negroes shooting to- night and every one used army rifles, but not a single white person for block around had one in the house.
 q understand that it is rather a thread bare subject, but something should be done to restrict the sale of such danger ous weapons The bullets go through al- most anything for several hundred yards, and if a negro is armed with one of these 1t is a very easy matter to keep an officer out of pistol range. This is only one of many instances wer>r taeir use has caused trouble during my te>Na of office.
 But for unusual good fortune one or more of my men and one of the police officers wotf1d have been killed tonight and the army guns are the direct cause of it. Had the negro not had the gun he would not have been so insolent and would not have thought of trying to stand or the entlre 1orce oI ueputies When a negro has one of these guns he feels independent and is more likely to cause trouble than negro who has only a pistol.
 "The number of negroes that are buy ing them is alarming. For example. there were three guns in two houses tonight and not a single one in about ten white residences. This is about the way it is all over the city. I would like to eRpha- size the fact that something ought to be done to restrict the sale of the guns"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
REGISTRARS HOLD
 THEIR LAST SITTING

The county board of registrars have sat in regular session for the last time until 1912, the regular biennial registra- tion year, and all who have had an op- portunity to register during one of the sittinss of 1910 will not be allowed to register until 1912
 The board will next sit in special ses- sion on the Friday and Saturday before the general election, which takes place November 8. There will also be a sit- ting on the Wednesday and Thursday nreced,ng the general election. at the courthouse at Bessemer.
 At the special sittings of the board only those will be registered who were not enabled to register last week, or at any of the regular sittings of the board dur ing 1910. Sickness, absence from the co,,nty. former minority and other req sons will be accepted as excuses for not having registered at a regular sitting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
SLATE FOR OFFICIALS
 HAS BEEN COMPLETED

Caucuses have been held during the past few days in which all the new members of the City Council partici- pated, and the slate is now complete, an agreement having been reached on all the assistants where there was any opposi- ton.
 Berry McNally Is to be the judge of the new recorders court, he having de- feated Robert Thach by only few votes.
 Horace Willxerson is to succeed P, J.. Duffin as judge of the Woodlawn court. due to the efforts of Alderman J. B. Gib- son.
 F. o. Harris wins easily for the Ensley judgeship.
 It is agreed that Robert Thach will be first assistant attorney; that Roscoe Scott, J. Q. Smith and C. B. Smith will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
GOOD ROADS MEETING
 TO BE HELD THURSDAY

The executive committee of the Jeffer- son County Good Roads association will meet Thursday afternoon at o'clock. to complete arrangements for entertain- ing the Alabama Good Roads association. This will be tho last meeting and 1t is to be hoped that there vii Do a large crowd in attendance.
 George T. Brazelton. chairman of the automobile committee, urgently requests that all automobile owners that will as- sist in the automobile ride to be given to the delegates of the Alabama Good Roads association notify him at once He Is anxious to have as many automobiles as possible.
 Maj. Frank Y. Anderson. chairman of the finance committee, has sent out an appeal to the public-spirited citizens to assist by contributing to the funds for the entertainment of the delegates of the Alabama Good Roads association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
TO BLOW IN FURNACE.
 AT ALABAMA CITY

It was announced yesterday by James Bowron, vice president of the Southern Iron and Steel company, that the furnace of the company at Alabama City will be blown in within the next few weeks. The furnace at Trusville. which has been ep- erating some time, will be closed. while repairs are being made.
 MT. Bowron said the company is op- erating very nicely, although industrial conditions just at this time do not war rant any great expansion orr renewals. He said at1s'-r rA10 men are employed at this time q ,ut 200 would be placed at work a. ua City when the fur mace resumes., he stated, will make about HOO men O.. he rolls. s
 MT. Bowron stated that he belieyy conditions would regulate themy soon. /i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
ADJUSTMENTS
HThe Climax"

"The Climax" Edward Lockes little classic in three acts and one scene be- gan a three nights engagement last night at the Jefferson with a perform ance in many respects superior to that which was offered at the same theatre last season. The fact alone that the play Is beautifully clean and artistic should suffice to make it a fayorite with playgoers, especially when the cast is as excellent as that of last nights pre- sentation, and the attendance at the three remaining rerformances will doubtless be larg@
 The four memb<ay of the cast are not last season. Miss Florence Wehber, who plays the part of Adelina Von Hagen, the principal character, has a voice somewhat better than the young lady who handled the role in the com pany of last year. and hence plays to much better advantage. Chester Bar nett is indeed capable as Pietro Col fanti, the young composer, and Arthur Cogliser Is equally good in the role of Luigi Golfanti. Thomas Sinclaire, as Dr. Raymond, is not convincingly per hdious, but is otherwise acceptable.
 The startling naturalness of the glimpse of human life which "The Cli- max" affords, the skillful blending of comedy and pathos, the atmosphere of music which pervades the piece, the originality of the theme, all make the play one of the most enjoyable in years. It is play that should live. Most ar tistic things do. E. T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
PASTORS ASK FOR
 LAW ENFORCEMENT

Resolutions declaring that ''it is ru- nored, currently reported, and believed to be true by the average citizen that there has been no honest effort made to enforce these (prohibition) laws" and 'commending the September grand jury and Senior Criminal Judge William E. Fort for their "outspoken stand against the laxity of law enforcement" were adopted yesterday at the regular weekly meeting of the Birmingham Pastors union.
 1 The meeting was held yesterday morn Ing in the auditorium of the First Meth odfst church, when the resolutions were Introduced by Dr. I. D. Steele, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, as chairman of a committee of three who prepared them. The others of the com 'mittee were the Rev. l.. F. Whitten and the Rev. J. c. Persinger.
 The resolutions also state that not withstanding the laxity of law &nforce- 'ment, the prohibition laws are doing good and have greatly decreased the sale of liquor. The pastors pledge their moral ipfuence for statewide prohibition in the resolutions and ''ask all law-abiding cit izens to help enforce the law
 The resolutions also make the state ment that complaints have come to us tune and again that immoral houses were under the shadow of some of the best homes in the city in one case under the shadow of public school" ."9i
 Other business transacted at yester- days meeting of the pastors union was the election of a president of the union for the ensuing year. pr. Preston Blake, pastor of the Southside Baptist church, was chosen for the place, and the Rev J. T. Slaton, pastor of the Fountain Heights Methodist church. was reelected secretary of the union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
EXPECTS TO BRING
 GOOD ROADS MEN HERE

One of the first official acts of Mayor Culpepper Exum when he reaches his office today will be to forward to United States Senator John Hollis Bankhead an invitation for the Ma tional Good Roads association to come to Birmingham for it's meeting next year. The message will be read to the hundreds of delegates in Oklahoma City by Senator Bankhead this after noon.
 The senator left yesterday at noon over the Frisco for Oklahoma City, where the meeting will convene today. He was armed with welcoming ad- dresses from all the civic bodies and many of the most influential business men of Birmingham. He will wage a single handed battle against other cities at the convention, but with the good roads enthusiasm here 1t Is be- leved Birmingham will get the con vention in 1911.
 Mayor Exum Is a good roads advo- cate and he stated yesterday that noth- ing would give him more pleasure than to entertain the association In this city if 1t elects to come here.
 "The work of the Good Roads asso- citation cannot be passed by lightly" said Mir Exum. The sentiment for better highways Is growing stronger relations between the people in the every day and nothing approaches this work as a medium for getting better f'country and the business men of the city. When we have adequate road facilities, then the agricultural inter- ests Will feel a personal relationship with the city people. All this tends to the advancement of the people in gen eral.
 The association that will be invited here is great crowd. They have been organized II years and have stimulated a great deal of interest in the cam paign. The delegates are men who live right on the firing line and their ex- change of views Is of untold value to {, the furtherance of the work. I hope the association will meet here in 191l.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs Enthusiastic Session Held Last Night By Jefferson Valley Lodge

Jefferson Valley lodge, Knights of Pythias, No. Il, had an enthusiastic so- cial and business session last night. the attendance being unusually large. Fol lowing work in the ranks. a, number of interesting talks were made by we'll known Pythians, and the evening closed with a social session and the serving of refreshments Among the speakers weer the following
 Graham D. Perdue, "The Grand Lodge; Its Bachelors of Fame"
 Hugh A.. Locke, Fun as Viewed by a i. Lawyer"
 r tpdge w. E. Fort. Fun as Seen From v lex Bench" v Judge A. o. Lane. "A Collection of Non -Pythian Jokes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
AIbertville 15, G.dsden o

Albertville. October S.-(Special)-- Albertville defeated Gadsden Athletic club here today in very well played football game. The weather was ex- ceedingly hot, making fast playing out of the question. Albertville kicked of to Gadsden then held thefn for downs and soon scored a-~touchdown. They scored a gain in the second quarter and again in the fourth. In the last quar- ter Aibertville used substitutes most of the time. All of the boys played well. Cardwell, Barnes Dowdy, Marvin Camp bell and Selman probably deserving particular mention for Albertville, while Lister. Stevenson. Sizemore and Little played best for Gadsden. ~~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
Harri. Back From New York

After accompanying an executive .n- spection party to New York to see the Pennsylvania station, L. c. Harris, gen. eral superintendent of the Southern. has returned to Birmingham. He will leave for Meridian today. where he will attend a conference at that place. In speaking of the new station in New York, MT. Har- ris said 1t was the most wonderful struc- ttre in the world and was far superior to any railroad station that was ever constructed The Southern railway will operate all trains into New York over the Pennsylvania. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
New Publishing Company

Articles of incorporation for the Bir- mingham Publishing company author ized to engage in a general printing and publishing business. with offices in Bir- were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court. The conn pany is capitalized at $l4,ooo and will be- gin business with the total amount ac- tually paid in. Officers and incorporators are: John c. Henley, Jr, president and treasurer. 9s $100 shares; c. P. Agricola. secretary. 20 shares; John R. Crouch, 20 shares; Walter Henley. one share; T. E lMolton. one share.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
O'NEAL SPEAKS TO
 ALBERTVILLE CROWD

Albertville. October 3.-(Special.)- Governor Emmet O'Neal spoke here this afternoon to large and en- thusiastic crowd.
 He spoke in Guntersville this morn ing. and notwithstanding the 10-mile drive back here through the heat of the day he made an eloquent appeal to the democrats. It had been announced that Leon c. McCord would be here too, and the people were somewhat disap- pointed They will hear him again though and cannot often hear Colonel ONeal. -5,.i. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04

be reelected assistant attorneys for re- corder's courts. and that Fred Moore will be cared for with another assistanceship at some later date The only slip In this programme would be the election of Henry Martin to one of the places. Mar tin is the sone of an alderman and very popular.
 George Eustis will be city comptroller without opposition. Charles Whelan is the winner for city physician over Dr. J. E. Dedman.
 J. E. Spencer is to succeed Jacobs as assistant building inspector
 It Is understood that the selections were the result of no little discussion and concessions were granted by several members In order to carry their points
 All department heads and assistants will be elected tomorrow night, and sal aries will be set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
c,st for womcn's Department

Collins & Co.,, of Birmingham yes- terdav donated three barrels of flour for cake and pastry demonstration in the woman's department of the state fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
m perdue. Williams, Gibson. McDow-

con perdue. Williams, Gibson, McDow- ell. ,e. I1xcise-McDonald Morgan, Metcaife, Hogan. Greener, Copeland. D. R.
 Markets-Martin, Peroue' Jaoheon' Klotz, Hogan, Greener.
 Legislative-Moore.
 Jones Makes Short Talk
 Irrc;ng the aldermen to attend the meetings promptly at 7.30 o'clock during the winter. MT Jones closed with lew approprlate remarks. '1 want 10 say that I intend to do everything in my pow CT to make this administration success from the Mayor to tive scrub boy. am sure that every member here IS tahihs I'D the reins of government with the salhe determination. There is no reason Why this should not be the best board Dir ,ningham has ever had We are starting out now with the knowledge that with have 13o.ooo hard-working. honest, loyal people. I feel that you will all join With me in giving the Mayor your most hearty support
 Mayor Exum Speaks
 MT. Exum was then called to the piat- form. = s'I wish to congratulate you upon becoming members of the presiding couh- oil over city that 1t Is not only known In this country, but beyond the waters. Birmingham is already great city, ana the way to make 1t greater city IS LOT each one of you gentlemen to put your shoulders to the wheel and see that eV- erything you do and everything thal ID done is for the upbuildng of this city or ours I am glad to get better acquainted with you, gentlemen. Again I congratu- late you and thank you for the opporlu- nifty of speaking to you.'
 The council then adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
"rhe Adventures of Polly"

"The Adventures of Polly at the Bijou this week is an excellent show, present. ed by an able and well-balanced cast. The story is one that appeals to every one, and there is much real clean, whole some comedy throughout the play. There is no melodrama, and the villain Is really a very likable chap If he is so egotistical.
 Miss Helalne Hadley as Polly is de- lightful. She has beauty, a soft, pleas ant voice. a splendid stage presence, and plenty of ability to back 1t up. Her DOT trayal of Polly is natural. There is not a single action in the whole part that does not ring true. Miss Hadley Is at her best in emotional work and is convincing in the strone scenes of the play.
 Richard Purdon as Lord Elliott-Hart- burn, an Englishman of the old school. easily ranks next to Miss Hadley. He has a good part and handles 1t in satis- fying manner In comedy he is at his best. The highest thing that can be said about his work Is that he is original in his conception of the part. He lacks the familiar mannerisms of the conventional stage Englishmen.
 Ben Martin. as played by Robert Vaughn, Is we'll handled. Ben is the hero of the play but takes little part in the action. He has good stage presence and is an adept at the love-making game. Hal Clarendon as Philip Brennan. the villain. does good work and received hearty applause. His part is one that could be easily overplayed and made dis gusting. w. D. Chalfin as the sheriff of Rawhide does acceptable work. Frank M. Christie as Dude Derby a newspa- perman, furnishes most of the comedy of the play, and does 1t in very pleasing manner
 Among the female characters Ethel Grandin as Nellie, the invalid sister of Polly. Is very acceptable. While the part has not many opportunities. Miss Gran din makes the most of what she has The story of the play deals with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04
At the Orpheum

The Orpheum vaudeville theatre opened the season last night with bill of high-class vaudeville. which promises to draw large crowds throughout the week. The opening night was a signal success. Both per formances were witnessed by large au- diences.
 Gilroy. Haynes and Montgomery, in their little sketch, The Good Ship Nancy Lee" were the success of tho opening. They have not only display of fine scenery to set off their little act but they do some singing that is the real thing. The audience appreciated it.
 Burkhart and Barry, with their com edy song. dance and talk act, were very good. The funny side of the fat woman who thinks she isn't fat is very we'll done, while that dance of hers Is all her own, and just what she intends it to be--funny.
 Doc Rice, with his little minstrel play, the acrobatic Three English Girls" and the overture by Professor Frank Harms add their part to a well balanced and crowd-drawing pro gramme. It was the best vaudeville programme seen In Birmingham for many months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04

struggle of Polly, a country girl, to get along In the city. She loses her position in New York and goes to Arizona, where she runs restaurant. Ben Martin, the man whom she loves, also goes to Ari- zona and strikes 1t rich. Brennan se- cures the deeds to his mine and Polly holds him up and takes them from him. In order to work the mine she poses as Martins wife and wocks 1t for him until his return, when everything ends hap oily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-04

Birmingham Special, !" the New York train;
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-05-22
What Happens in New York.

The statistican Is al work again
in New York City These are some
of his findings.
Every hour fatal accident.
Every hour and twentyfour min
utes fire.
Every eight hours a divorce.
Every ten hours suicide.
Every second two telephone calls
Every second twenty-five letters
cards go through the postofice.
Every second 1850 gallons of wa
ter are consumed.
Every two seconds an arrest.
Every thirty seconds an immigrant
lands.
Every minute |, 800 persons are
carried to work in subway and ele-
waited railways.
Every minute forty tons cf coal
are consmed.
Every minute seven tons of coal
are consumed for power and light.
Every five minutes "A child is born.
Every six minutes death
Every thirteen minutes IA marriage.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-05-22
GERMAN FIGHTING DiRlGI5LES
ARE LAUGHED AT IN PARIS
NMONEY INTO RAT HOLES.
STRUGGLE BETWEEN NATIONS
Like Junebugs High in the Air, Faro
Planes Bearing Guneotton Are Es
pected to FIJI, Spreading Death
Among Armies and Navies.

Paris. May 2l.-Plans a. under
way for a fleet of aeroplanes to
work in conjunction with the French
army and navy. which will sI"pass
any aggregation of sky sailing craft
possessed by any nation on the globe,
according to the French viewpoint.
And mighty few dirigibles, eithet of
the rigid or non-rigid types, will be
numbered in the air forces of
France. Let Germany go II. lie ne"
spend her money building Zeppelin
l. zeppelin II, Zeppelin Ill, ana 50
en-, ID infin!tum. French war of ,lals
are laughing and winking a. ea''h
other. They cite aero history ard
ayow that Germany is pouring money
into rat hole.
Dirigibles offer entirely too muck
space for the wind Ii taxes too
big gas bag To lift engines pow
eriul enough To make any speeC and
even sailors capful Of Wind is
quite dangerous enemy to this
style of craft. Frances Patrie slip
ped its moorngs in the wind and
Was blown TO nobody knows where,
The Zeppelin | was destroyed H. a
storm. The Zeppelin II was puned
away like the Patrie. only they did
succeed in finding the pieces The
RepubliQue belonging to France, eA.
ploded when propeller blade snap
ped of and hurtled through the gas
lpc.
Bleriot's crossing ol the English
Channel, from Calais TO Dover. was
the first straw In the wind showing