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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
SINGING SOCIETY
 AT JONESBORO Begins Under Most Fayora-
 ble Auspices PLANS FOR CAMPAIGN Several Dates Arranged Over County for Bessemer's Speakers-De- lightful Social Event Yes
 terday Afternoon
PLANS FOR CAMPAIGN

1 Besscmer. July H.-(Special.) )-The 1 Jones Valley Christian Harmony Singing
 association convened in their fifth as
 sembl,ur at the Baptist church in Jones'
 boro this morning with a moderate at l tendance but plenty of enthusiasm. The
 opening session was spent in singing
 under the direction of the appointed mem-
 bers and marked another year in the his
 tory of this old fashioned institution that has been kept alive by the pioneer church l singers of the south. The league is non sectarian and the membership is com posed of men and women of all ages. The afternoon session was the time of the election of officers for the ensuing
 term and naming of committees to be &C., tive during this convention. The ballots showed the following results: President,
 F. M. Conner of Jonesboro; vice president, r. M. Davidson of Birmingham; secretary. D. F. McLendon of Birmingham. Com 'nttee on entertainment, George Martin and T. P. Parsons Committee on ar engagements, G. S. Sloan. c. N. Wear and Tom Parker Committee on documents, r. M Davidson and F. M. Conner. Com- f11ttee On deceased members, I. "A. wat sen anG G. S. Sloan. Committee on finance, F. M Davidson, T. A. Watson and D. A. Powell.
 The new officers were immediately in- stalled and committee on arrangements announced the leaders for the time allot- ments of singing.
 c. N. Wear introduced a suggestion that the state convention of Harp sing CTS, which is now in session at Birming- ham, should be requested to change the date of their meeting because the con- hict of the two would necessitate the ab- scnce of the members of one to attend the other He stated that the Christian Har- mony association should have the prece- dent on dates by virtue of being four years older. A committee, including G. s. Sloan, R. M. Davidson and J. c. Wat son was appointed to draw up proper res olutions to this effect and submit 1t to the Birmingham convention by noon tomor- row.
 After two lessons disposing of the only business meeting of the convention, and deciding to eliminate the night session. ;le meeting adjourned to convene to- morrow morning at 9:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
BAPTISTS ELECT TRUSTEES
 FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS

ton Blake, A. J. Dickinson. j. A. Hen dricks, A. L. Smith. C. J. Bentley, N. A. Barrett, J. ". Beasley. A. P. Mon tague M K Thornton, J, L. Thomp- son. W. M. Blaekwelder
 "S On the cational commission for those whose terms expire 1911: I. B. Elliss, William A. Davis, H. $. D. Mallory, Ernest Lamar. l. O.. Daw- son and w. c. Crumpton in place of W. J. E. Cox.
 "q To be trustees of Howard col lege endowment fund: N ". Bell, D. c. Cooper, William A. Davis, J. B. FL kins, A. B. Smith.
 'lO. To be directors of the conven- tion:
 'The president, vice presidents, secre- tary. treasurer and W. B. Crumrton, G. w. Ellis. c. Miles, H. s. D. Mallory, F. P. Nichols, H. J. Willingham, A. s. Smith.
 I'll To compose the committee on CO., operation: STA Cowan, L. L. Gwaltney, A. G. Mosely. J. L. Thompson. J. L. Ros- ser.
 For treasurer: R. F. Manley, Bir- mingham.
 For auditor S. R. Fowlkes. Birming- ham.
 ''12. To be trustees of the Orphans home for those whose terms expire in 1911: J. B. Ellis C. S. Rabb, W. c. Crump- ton.
 Nominated by request of trustees. "13 Trustees of Central Female col lege: H. J. Willngham, J. B. Gibbon, J. D, Murphy, J. B. Ellis, s. s. Broadus. We recommend that the board of di- rectors appoint delegates to the Southern Baptist convention and such other bodies as this convention corresponds with.
 'W. C. BLEDSOE, "J. L. THOMPSON, "P. Y. BOMAR,
 U. F. AVERYT, "T. W. PALMER"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Local Data
LOcal Data For the "A hours ending at p. m. July
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, July 21.-G D. m.)- Under the influence of low barometric pressure in the northeast, it Sained during the last "A hours in the greater portion of lake and middle Atlantic states. Another depression extends along the upper Rocky mountain and plateau regions. It Is giving showers over the middle and lower Rockies, southern plateau and extreme southern Pacific coast sections. The barometers read high throughout the interior val leys and generally fair weather pre-
 vails there and in the west gulf and south Atlantic states. Showers occurred today in Georgia and Tennessee and in Alabama except the extreme southern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

solely for copying the 12s pages of contributions.
 DO you mean to say they are 12S pages of contributions to the Taft campaign fund?" asked Senator Kern, late vice presidential candidate on the ticket opposed to Mir. Taft.
 Yes, sir" replied the witness.
 'I see how it happened then,' re- sponded the defeated candidate.
 Senator Penrose testified regarding many discussions with MT. Hines about the election of a senator from Illinois
 q felt" he said, ''as I think Ser ator Aldrich did, that in the interest of good government the senatorial seat should be f,lled.'
 Were you for Lorimer?"
 After MT. Hines told me Lorimer seemed to be the only available man, I was for him"
 Senator Penrose said he probably took Hines to Aldrich to introduce him. On cross examination he said he had never dreamed of Lorimer for the Sen ate until Hines suggested that Lori mer was the man upon whom union might be effected. Then Senator Pen- rose declared he became Lorimer man.
 People were pouring here from Illinois" said Senator Penrose, "on the tariff matters, and coming to us on the finance committee, I was praying daily for some senator to turn them over to. Of course Senator Cullom was here, but he was at work wlth the finance committee and is an ola man. Hines regarded Lorimer as his last resort as I got it."
 Senator Penrose says he thought he invited Hines activities.
 Albany, N. Y., July 2l-At the onice of tho, secretary of state today 1t was said that under the law statements .. campaign expenses are kept on nie TOT 10 months. after which they are ue- stroyed These documents are pupic re. rec ords and anyone would have been al ID crty to copy the listA Of contIlpu'oiss 'o the Tait campaign fund of loVe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

go an operation for appendicitis tomor- row morning.
 Judge and Mrs. J. c. B. Gwin were the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Rarden or Jonesboro yesterday and today.
 Miss Virginia Mitchell will returp from an extended visit to relatives in Annis- ton tomorrow.
 Miss May Adams will return from visit to VanHoose camp tomorrow.
 Miss Sadie Porter will be removed to her home at Brighton from the Robinson hospital tomorrow.
 Miss Nellie McGrew of Memphis Is the guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. J. C. McGrew of Jonesboro.
 Sam Lefkovits will leave tomorrow for New York and the east on business trip.
 Mrs l. c. Thomas and son are visiting relatives in Columbiana.
 Miss Edith Christlieb was the honoree of a surprise party given by number or Ter young friends last evening at the Grand notel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
GOVERNOR NAMES
 RAILROAD POLICE

Montgomery July n.-(Special. )-In conformity with the legislative enact- ment of the recent session, which author ized the governor to name railway police men upon the request of railroads, tho chief executive has announced nine ap- rointrncnts In each instance request was made by F. IT, Copeman, vice presi- dent and general manager of the South- cln railroad. The appointments were made as follows.
 At Birmingham Marcus R. Earle Thomas K. Jones, Robert E. Perry and John M Lichliter. At Hefiin-Eovie F.. Adams. At ,Annston--Daniel J. Reardon. At Sc. ma-Henry M. Duncan and John E. Mcqueen.
 The railroads are to pay the costs in each instance the enactment being solely for the protection of the railroads and of their patrons. s f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Campaign Managers

The local prohibition campaign man agers have arranged the following schedule for public speaking and mass meetings of the rural districts:
 Monday night, July 24, McCalla, at the schoolhouse
 Tuesday night, July 25, Johns and Adger. at the public hall.
 Wednesday night, July 26, Hueytown church.
 Thursday night, July 27.-Meeks' schoolhouse.
 The speakers will be ". L. Welsh and George Bumgardner with alternate dates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

portion. Rain was falling at Birming . ham and Atlanta at ' D. m. Amounts exceeding an inch fell at Washington and Atlantic City.
 Moderate temperatures prevail over nearly all districts. It was 90 de- grees, or slightly higher, along the southern coasts and in the arid regions of the southwest. Boise, Idaho, Winne- mucca, New, Kansas City and St. Louis also had readings of 90 degrees or a little higher today.
 Summary of observations made ai United States weather bureau stations, July 21, 1911:
 Tamp'ature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Chattanooga Woman Killed

Chattanooga. July 21.-Mrs. s.. T. De- wees, wife of one of the most prom inent merchants of this city. was killed and her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Selman. badly injured in an automobile acci- dent on Missionary Ridge tonight. Driving close to an embank ment the soft ground gave way and the big car turned over, pinning Mrs. Dewees un- der the steering wheel. Mrs.. Frank Spurlock. wife of prominent attor- |ney. and the chauffeur escaped with d few scratches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Woman Robbed in Sleeper

Colorado Springs, July 21-While asleep in a berth on an Atchison. To- peka and Santa Fe tain bound foy this city, Mrs. H. G. Seymour of Kan sas City was robbed of diamonds worth s6000 and nearly s100 in cash. As d precaution against thieves. Mrs Sey- mour pinned the chamois bag contain ing the jewels, inside her night gown. The thief took tpe bag from it's hiding place without awakening Mrs. Sey- mOur, she says
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Condemn Power Presses

Boston, July 21.-Resolutions con- demning the proposed installation of power presses in the bureau of en- graving and printing a Washington were unanimously adopted at the an nual convention of the InternationnI Plate Printers union here today. ,t was shown that 500 plate printers would be affected adversely if the power presses are installed..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
J0nesbOrO Meeting

A well attended meeting was held last night at Jonesboro by the saloon oppo- sitionists. W. s. Welch presided and made a fine speech against the return of the saloon.
 George H. Baumgardner was elected general manager of the Jonesboro or ganization; Roy Tillman, assistant man. ager, and O. c. Walls, secretary.
 The finance, executive and member ship committee will be appointed later
 A meeting will be held August 1, which will he addressed by Captain F. S. White of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Heavy Rain Falls

Oklahoma City. Okla, July 9I.-Ihe heaviest rain known in years Tell Tn northern Oklahoma today. iiigh water in the North Canadian river carried away the Chicago, Rock Island and Pa cinc railroad bridges at Gary and Ring wood. The Rock Island tracks at Aiva were washed out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Is Oldest Methodist

Bellfontaine, O., July 21.-Mrs. Sarah Austin. sa q to be the oldest Methodist in the United States, having been a uem- Der for 93 years, today celebrated her tooth birthday anniversary at her home in North Lewisburg, near here. The event was made a holiday in the village
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Weather Forecast

Washington, July 21.-Foredast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Local showers Saturday and probably Sunday; light va r.able winds.
 For Tennessee: Local showers Satur- day; Sunday probably fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Announcements

Rain prevented the playing of the game called for this afternoon between Besse- mer and the Swain nine.
 Bessemer will play North Birmingham Saturday afternoon at North Birming- ham.
 A doll exhibit, to which every doll in the city will be eligible as contestant for the awards to be made. will be given under the direction of Miss Helen Lewis on the lawn of her home on Berkley ave r,.e, tomorrow afternoon. The first prize will go to the prettiest doll. the second tc the one in neatest attire. and the third to the best preserved for his or her age. The proceeds from the admission fee of 10 cents will go the Methodist church, and refreshments will be served
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(CONTINUED FROM PAGE D
 
 vised ,Lc list of contributors was on file with the secretary of state at Albany.
 List Destroyed "I had wired the Secretary of State. and had gotten reply that the list was destroyed, only being retained for 15 months" said the witness. Since coming here l have received wire from Albany saving the list would be furnished for 5000"
 Wiehe did not think the charge was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
Personals

Mrs Carl Randie was removed to the Robinson hospital today and will under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22

Observations snnai afr or dotted lines. ot perature; will be drawn only for zero reesns "
 syMnors indicate state of weather; cesr;s O partly cloudy. 0 cloudy; @rin' @Jsno-s @ rspo't missing Arrows y with wind First figure noaHu% M neS Hi M Id wind velocity 10 miles per hour or more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-22
PENROSE BRINGS
 JOY TO LORIMER-
 HINES FOLLOWERS

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-11
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Two men and boy were seriously
injured at Rixey Station, Alexandria
county, late yesterday. when car No.
8, OF the Great Falls and Old Dominion
Railroad, crashed into a wagon con-
tanning ]. P. Craulield, OF Washington,
C. P. Kramer, OF Halls Hill, Va, and
a negro boy. Mr.. Craul6eld received
cuts and possible internal injuries. Mr..
Kramer was cut about the face and
body and the boy received .lacerated
leg.
Mary Rose, colored, was arrested
yesterday by Officer Scott charged
with disorderly conduct. She was
fined SIS in the Police Court this morn
ing. This was the only case on the
docket.
A little child Of Augustus Robey
was bitten by dog on Fairfax street
between King and Cameron, this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-11
COMMUNICATED.
NIGHT SCHOOLS NEEDED.

Pardon me for taking your valuable
time. but will you ask our city school
board through the columns Of your
paper-would it not be good idea to
open night school and give the young
men a chance. | personally know
several young men like myself who
were forced to leave school and seek
employment and would gladly and vii.
ling to pay for night studies. Some oil
the young men who are more fortunate
than myself in getting fairly good stu
atoms are going to night schools in
Washington, but owing to the expense
OF travel and tuition. | and others are
forced to let our education be unfinished.
Kindly look into this matter and see il
it does not meet with your approval.
You've STUDENT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-11
VIRGINIA. NEW S.

Officials OF the Virginia State Fail
Association we're notified yesterday
that policy for $4,000 had been
issued to the ass ociatiou by the Lloyd:
agency OF London for good weather to-
day Richmond day"--at the State
fair. The association pa"s 50, 800 FOL
the weather insurance.
Making a misstep while at work on
top OF building yesterday morning,
Michael Connolly, so years old, an
employe at the Dennis Fish and Oil
Company's plant, at Sandy Island,
near Cape Charles, fell into the mach.
merry used for grinding fish for fertilizer.
His right leg and side were mashed
and torn. He was removed to the
Salisbury Hospital. where he died
shortly after being admitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-11

members explained their. votes. MIR.
Burke, Mr.. Snowden, Mr.. Birrell and
Mr.. Spinks opposed the plan OF CON
tributipg to the sidewalks but said IN
this case the expense to the city would
be 80 small and the benefits so great
that they voted for the measure The
arguments were spirited and at times
yerged on the personal.
The question of the building laws
brought up a lively discussion which
required some time to settle during
which Mr.. Spinks made vicious attack
OF the city regulations which he said
we're antiquated and unfair. He stated
stated that under the present code il
was impossible for man OF small
meaps to erect home because OF the
requirements and in consequence people
we're driven from the city limits OF
Alexandria and had to build in the gu
burbs. The debate was brought about
by numbe- Of petitions presented for
repairs and addition and which
were contrary to the city's regu.
lations. The matter was brought to
conclusion by Mr.. Smith who asked
that permission be granted IN
the cases under consideration pending
the adoption OF a resolution which he
offered authorizing the street and gen.
eraf laws committees and the city engi-
neer to provide an amendment to the
code under which these requests could
be made without having to be brought
before council for action. Mr.. Smiths
request was concurred in and his res
olution referred to the committee on
streets and general laws.
A resolution was adopted increasing
the pay of employees of the street de-
partment so that in future they will re-
ceive from Is to Is cents per hour &C.
cording TO their ability while foreman
will receive from 20 to % cents per
hour.
A communication from the Anti
tuberculosis Society calling attention
to the fact that the state law in refer.
ence to the disinfection Of houses occu-
pied by persons afflicted with tuborcul-
osis was not being observed in Alexan-
dria was referred to the committee on
General Laws, Poor and Finance.
The city engineer was directed to re-
port the cost of, laying a sewer in the
alley running south from Wolfe street
between Fairfax and Lee streets.
Several petitions for gas lamps were
referred to the committee on light.
A resolution by Mr.. Swan appropriate
ing $500 for drinking fountain for
horses introduced by Mr.. Swan vas re.
fer7ed to the committee OH finance and
streets,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-11
Tho Conscience of Clara.

One day when Mrs. Bell was max
Ing q neighborly cali on Mrs. Ellis
the latter. in the presence OF her
caller, discharged her colored maid.
whose obstreperousness could be
borne with no longer.
A few weeks later Mrs. Bell again
called Oh, Mrs. Ellis, and to her sur
prise her hostess informed her that
Clara was back.
The services Of the maid were re-
CURED by her mistress, who pressed
the button in the drawing room.
There was, however, 20 response.
Finally Mrs. Ellis went out and
waited on herself. While she was
gone Clara, who was acquainted with
Mrs. Bell. having served in her fam.
ily also. put her head in at the door
and explained:
Mis- Bell, I heard Mis- Ellis all the
time, but do you recollec' the las time
you was here she discharged me an
said she'd never have me again.
said I'd never come back too. But
here I am, so we bofe lied. That's
why rs ashamed to come in. was
ashamed for bofe Of us."-New York
Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-11
JUNIOR MECHANICS.
State Council to Meet in Alexandria
Next Week Officers to be
Elected.

The twenty-seventh annual session
Of the State Council Junior Order OF
United American Mechanics will be
held at Alexandria on Tuesday and
Wednesday of next week.
The reports to be presented will
show lS4 councils in the state, With
II, AL members. June 80 last.
During the year l6 new councils
were organized.
DR.. William Evans, of Norfolk, is
State councillor, but will pass out at
Alexandria, and will be succeeded
by DR.. W. A. Gordon, OF Elkton.
Who will succeed DR.. Gordon is a
matter that will be determined by the
ballots.
Thomas B. Ivey. OF Petersburg,
State Council secretary, is elected for
three years, and his term has not yet
expired. This session will end Mr..
Ivey's twenty.third year as secretary
and only once has he had opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-11
Chilli Con Carne.

From remotest Mexico comes this
recipe for chilli con carne, which IS
capable of warming whatever cookies
the heart may have and Of dlifuslng
calories to ones works at large: First
comes a FIRE Of logs In the open. Second
comes an OLA Of generous proportions.
Into the ola put gallon Of water and
plenty Of the hot chilis, and in that
region Of Mexico they ripen so hot that
not even the rattlesnake will dare take
refuge IN their shade. Upon this be-
ginning lay as much Of side OF beef
In one piece as may be squeezed into
the pot. Set the cover on this ola and
lutte 1t down with clay. Then put the
pot into the fire and heap the glowing
Goals all over 1t, with particular atten
ton to the lid. SO that the luttng may
bake into brick. Keep the fire burning
slowly all day long. When night has
come scatter the embers, break the
brick seal of the ola, fork out and
throw away whatever Of the meat re-
mains solid. The remainder Is the chilli
con carne, No sauce Is needed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-11
THE WAR IN TRIPOLI.

The Turks do not intend TO aban.
don Tripoli to the Italians without
further determined resistance. For
several days bands of horsemen have
been reconoitering in the vicinity OIL
the Italian outposts. Several times
at night they have been discovered by
the searchlights OF the warships, and
then shells drove them back to the
hills.
A dispatch to London news agency
from Pera says that the Turkish tor
pedo boats Tokat, Hand, Abed, Al.
pagut and Antalia, while returning
from the Ionian Sea. were surprised
by an Italian squadron near Mytilene,
October 8. A smart engagement fol-
lowed and three OF the torpedo boats
were severely damaged and sark.
The fourth escaped by hosting for
eign flag.
Some 10000 Italian troops left
Agosta, Sicily, for Tripoli Monday
night on so transports, which were
escorted by the Second division Of
the fleet under Vice Admiral Thaon
di Reyel.
Tobruk, where the troops landed,
is on the northeastern coast OF Tripoli,
600 miles east of the city Of Tripoli
and rs miles west Of the Egyptian
frontier. Tobruk is one OF the gate
ways to the richest and best part
of the Turkish province and that Sec
ton OF Tripoli which the Italians are
said to particularly covet. Thus is
begun the occupation proper, upon
the accomplishment OF which depends
Italy's willingness to entertain peace
proposals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-11
Hittinu tho Doctor,

AS today, In the days gone by the
doctors were made the target Of the
TESTERS fling.
Pausanias, the Spartan general,
when asked By q physician how 1t
was that he was never i'll, exultingly
answered, Because l never consult
you"
At another time Pausanias said that
the best physician was the one who
dispatched his patients with the least
possible suffering.
Pausanias. strongly disappearing OF
a certain physician and bis methods
and berating him in no mild terms,
was asked by friend how, as be had
never consulted that particular doctor,
he could be so sure Of his statements.
Pausanias answered, We'll, had con-
suited him would l be living today
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-11
A Summer Without Nights.

To the summer visitor In Sweden
there is nothing more striking than
the almost total absence Of night. At
Stockholm, the Swedish capital, the sun
goes down few minutes before 10
o'clock and rises again four hours
later during a greater part Of the month
of June. Rut the four hours the sun
lies hidden In the frozen north are not
hours Of darkness. The refraction Of
his rays as he passes around the north
pole makes midnight as light as
cloudy midday and enables one to read
the finest print without artificial light
at any time during the night"