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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

automobile, horse and pony races being one of the most attractive features of the fair and drawing tremendous crowds whenever they have been announced. Many entries have engaged in the differ ent racing events the track being very fine considering the fact that it has only heen recently laid by the fair officials.
 Many high class attractions are to be seen on the midway, which is one of the best features of the fair.
 The management of the fair association has announced that an exhibit from Walker county will be prepared and sent to the state fair at Birmingham. and it is confidently expected that Walker coun- tv will do herself proud by her entries there
 That the fair has been a successful one and even a greater success than was cy- pected is the verdict of the officials of the association and no doubt remains but that the fair will be annual event.
 Those who have attended the fair this year are unanimous in their opinion that it is a credit to Walker county and sll are united in their efforts toward making the fair to be held next fall even bigger. better and more successful than this, the first attempt.
 The officials of the association are \. S Preston. president: J. M lCranford, sec retary. and John R. Smith. general mana ger. MT Smith has worked unceasingiv in and out of season for the success of the venture and to him. more than to any other individual. is due the credit of the successful cumination of Walker countvs first agricultural and industrial exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
Bothersnme Connecticut Deer

FfOn tue New LOnCOn Day.
 Doc Manwaring, the patriarch Of Black Point says that the confounded deer are getting so very familiar that they won't get off a mans land when they are Or. dered off. Several property owners will apply soon for damages due them for de- struction of crops.
 Thursday when Doc Manwaring went out into his moving lot. where grows the grass which is expected to sustain fife in his domestic animals this winter after the summer people have gone home, there were four deer. One was d big buck, an- other a large doe and two small ones were does Doc Manwaring was some mad. He got within 90 feet of one of the youngest deer before he could shoo it into skedaa- ding out of the way.
 Four deer in moving lot in one after non can do a great deal of damage, ac- oording to latest advces from Black Point. Mir Manwaring has not only lost moving, but corn. beans and other crops planted in close proximity to his house. The other Black Pointers who have had aspirations as gardeners have suffered too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

a light among a gang of boys than 10 throw handful of small change down to the ground before them. A scramble of the European governments for the small change into which Italy may well transform poor Turkey would result in a free fight and that free fight might well achieve proportions CT terrific magnitude.
 While Italy's seizure Of Tripoli seems close to briga ndage. 1t is not, really, any closer to it than the French seiz- ure of Algiers: 1t Is not any closer to 1t than the act of Germany in send ing warships to wrest from Morocco slice of the French Congo, and it is quite as reasonable as England's course in Egypt has been. It had a precedent in the French protectorate "t people who did not wish French pro tection--Tunis-whi was part of shrewd deal by which Great Britain got it's lease" of Cyprus. None of the nations are above the act of footing, and those who loot will always fight among themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
3O,O0O ANSWER ai5 [ STRIKE CALL ON
 HARTMAN LINES
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 1900 and 15O0 men of the Hartman lines obeyed the strike call at 10 o'clock to- day, quitting their work promptly at that time. There was no disorder.
 The Southern Pacific shops had been previously closed.
 New trouble on the Hartman line in Texas loomed up at noon here today in the action of the conductors and brake mer who decided to give notice in the morning, the revsions of contract. This involves all the Hartman lines except the Houston and Texas Central and the Houston East and West Texas.
 The official announcement of the warn ing Of the men to the company will be dispatched today. The agreement of con- tracts between the unions and companies makes 50 day notice before they can call strike
 The men base their complaint on claims that the company s.gradualIy abrogat- ing their contracts from them
 Between POGO and 25d0 Hartman shop men in Texas answered the strike call today, according to union officials
 The lines involved in the strike in this state are the Southern Pacific, the Hous- ton and Texas Central, the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio. and he Texas and New Orleans roads.
 Memphis. September 30.--At the stroke of 10 o'clock strike leaders assert the re- mainng shopmcn and freight handlers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
ITALIAN SOCIETIES
 WILL MEET TUESDAY
Arrangements Being Completed TOT Celebration of Columbus Day
 on October 12

The general committee of the several Italian societies of the district who nave the Columbus Day celebration in charge will hold an important meeting Tuesday evening at which the final arrangements viii be made and plans perfected for the bi., parade and picnic that Will De he4u October 12. ,.. -..,o
 It is expected that nearly lo,o0o people will be in the grand parade Six brass Lands will enliven the march and ailesofy floats representing the discovery oI America will add an interesting feature to the pageant.
 Tie reviewing stand will be erected op- posife the Southern club on Twentieth street ard It is expected that Governor O'Neal will review the parade. There IS sleat enthusiasm among the leaders Of the movement as the time approaches Tor the event and present indications point ta a big success of the celebration or Columbus Day.
 / The entire programme will be an nonnced this week, the delay being the re- suit of securing noted speakers for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
OFFICIAL LONDON
 MUCH A-.s~TRDED
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 will be a good thing for both Turks and foreigners of all nationalities in the dis puted territory. Turkey has no friends among the English statesmen-that is. it is impossible to find one who attributes to her elevated motives right tendency to- ward progress. These who find T., Italy's agGresslveness a great deal N ,ieh is worthy of harsh criticism are not hard to find, however
 And there will come the rub Even those nations who condemn the Turks and who are not too scrupulous to express certain admiration of Italian boldness in the matter. still are worried over what they seem to think effort on her art to grab more than her share. Will Italy agree to Austrian occupation of Salonica and give her the broad path to it through Macedonia. which she covets? Will she let Greece have Crete if she defeats -he Turks? Will she give Bulgaria Bulgarian Macedonia? Italy undoubtedly will deem Albany and some nar; of the Adratc coast a lair share. Will tie ether nations think SO? And France. Russia and Eng land all will cry for some part of the plum cake. Can they be satisfied with out quarrel?
 There is no quicker way to start
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
COUNTS
 FAIR BIG SUCCESS
Paid Admissions Exceed 25,000-Ex- hibits In All Departments
 Most Creditable

Jasper September -(SpeciaD. ak CT county's first agricultural and indus trial exposition has been in full blast From financial standpoint 1t has been a decided success. as we'll as bringing the people of the county together in closer touch with each other.
 The. fair grounds. which are located on the western boundary of the city of Jas per- have presented an animated scene throughout the entire fair. The paid ad- missions have been estimated at some thing like 25,o00 for the four days and may possibly go over that amount. The people from the outlying districts of the county have united with the people of the cities and towns of the county in making the fair success.
 Exhibits of every sort and character have been entered, and prizes awarded to those showing greater prowess along az ricultural and industrial lines. The agri- cultural exhibits have been of a tlgn class, demonstrating the superior quality of Walkers soil. while industries of every nature and description are represented y the various industrial concerns of Walk CT county. nearly all of whom have taken a part in the successful demonstration of the products of the mine and mill.
 Fine stock and poultry are much in evi- den1 re, the exhibit of J. Marvin Pearee of Carbon Hill being especially noted is 10 hlooded ca tile and hogs and D. A dc- Gregor whose poultry is second to none in Walker county or Alabama.
 In the ladies department every kind of needleworl1, enlbroideries, crocheting and stenciling are 10 be seen.
 The Gavoso Canning club nd the Cav oso Corn clubs booth is most creditable exposition. being the worlSsof tho young men and women of one of the most pros porous sections Of the county. The sood work accumulated by the various Boys corn clubs throughout the county and the Girls Touata. clubs are evemnlfief' by the work of these two organizations
 Races of every description have bee" the source of much interest. Motorcycle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
ENDORSEMENT FOR
 JACKSON HIGHWAY

The Age-Herald last night received the following dispatch from Arthur C. Jack son. president of the International Good Roads congress, now in session in Chi- cago
 "The fourth International Good Roads congress unanimously adopted the reso- lution presented in person by Mrs. Willy Hitzng and Miss Alma Burgamy of Bir mingham, indorsing the Andrew Jack son memorial highway as planned by the United Daughters of 1872. and expressing its approval of the work of Miss Alma Rittenberry of Birmingham in connection herewith" :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
VETERANS TO HOLD
 ANNUAL REUNION

Montgomery, September 30.-(Spe- cial. )-The annual reunion of the Ala bama division, United Confederate Vet erans. will be held in Montgomery on the 7th and Sth days of November. 1911, according to official order just is sued by Maj. Gen. George P. Harri- son, through Adjt Gen. Harvey E. Jones. The general reunion order has not yet been issued but is now in course of preparation.
 The first order on the situation states that a round trip fare of ? cents per mile, plus % cents, has been granted by the railroads, and issues instruc- tions as to the number of delegates al lowed. Each camp is entitled to one delegate for every 20 members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
MOTORCYCLE COPS
 PROVE EFFECTIVE

Just how essential the motorcycles are proving to the police department was strikingly demonstrated yesterday when Motorcycle Officer Jim Daley held a wholesale 'pinching bee on the corner of South Eighteenth street and Avenue F.
 Three arrests were made by Officer Daley for exceeding the speed limit, two for running with mufflers wide open and one for blowing siren whistle.
 Another was also made by Officer Da- ley for reckless driving. He charged b. A. Kenny, a white man, with running over Francis Nichols, an S-year-old boy. and painfully injuring him. The little boy was taken to St. Vincents hospital for medical aid. He is not seriously in iured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
Miss Brandnon Entertains

The first of series of entertain ments to be rendered the graduating class of 1912 of the Bessemer high school was given this afternoon when Misses Mary Rosseau and Carrie Louise Brandnon delightfully."- entertained in their honor. novel idea was intro- duced by serving ice tea and sand Wiches instead of punch. Progressive forty-two was played, the six tables being placed in the parior and hall. After the games the class went over to the high school lawn, taking some pictures for their annual. They were then served with delightful ice course. Misses Mary R.. wearing pink mar quisette. Carrie Louise in white lin- gerie over pink were assisted in re- ceiving by Misses Maud Buck in white with green ribbons and Miss Corinna Trotter in white over blue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
Staff of Hospital

At the meeting of the executive staff of the Robinson hospital. held at the home of the president, Mrs. E. H Lo- peg, the following staff was appointed for the ensuing year: Dr. T. r. Robinson. chief of staff; Dr. & E. Grant, consulting surgeon; Dr. William Waldrop, occulist,
 For October and November. Drs. Corn well and Hewitt Johnston December and January, Drs. Watkins and Spencer. Feb ruary and March. Drs R. w Waldrop and J. s. Winters. April and May, Drs. Harris and T. C. Donald, June and July, DTS. F. P. Lacey and Roy Johnson. Au- gust and September, Drs. Wade Braa- non and George Waller.
 The following physicians will lecture in the training school: Dr. T. F. Robinson, obstetrics; Dr. R. W. Waldrop, surgerT; Dr. r. P. Lacey. bacterioloey: Dr. T. C. Donald materia medica: pr. R. Johnson. anatomy; Dr. c. A. Harris. eye. ear and throat; Dr. NJ. A. Watkins. diseases Of children; pr. T. I. Cornwell. physiology Dr. H. P. Johnston, infectious diseases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
Miss Shaw Hostess

Miss Bessie Shaw was a delightful hostess last evening when she enter. tained a number of friends at her home on Dartmouth avenue, Her sister, Miss Mae Shaw, assisted her in receiving and was gowned in white lingerie with pink ribbons, while Miss Bessie wore white over pink. Games were enjoyed throughout the evening, at the close of which delightful refreshments were served. Those enjoying Miss Shaw's hospitality were: Misses Margaret Douglas. Bernice Thomas, Leila vii Hams, Bernice Phillips; Messrs Hugh Battle, Paul Crawford George Mur- ray and Howard Houpert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
ROBERTS TO HEAD
 THE SOUTHEASTERN

Gadsden, September S0.-(Special)-At meeting of the directors of the South eastern Baseball league, held here to- night, Hugh W. Roberts was elected president for the coming year, and it was believed by those present that the coming season of the Southeastern will be even more successful than that just ended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
Fireman Injured

While attempting to eXtinguish a fire with a chemical at 2121 Second avenue IAst night. Captain Akin of Company No. was slightly injured by a premature explosion of the chemical. The ambu- lance of Lige Loy was called but be- fore it's arrival it was found that the Fireman was not seriously enough injured to be carried to an infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
PERSONAL

Miss Adele D. Ellis will return to the city Tuesday afternoon, having spent the last two months at the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. W. Va, and visiting fE.ends at Roanoke, Va; Buckingham, Va, and Atlanta, Ga. She and her father, Mr. Perkins Ellis will be at their new home, 10lS Sycamore street, after Octo- Der 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
Two Small Fires

The house on Fifth avenue and Twon- tieth street belonging to Joe Roper was slightly damaged by fire this morning about l 80 o'clock. The damage amounted to about s6G0
 About o'clock tonight fire broke out on seventh avenue and Twenty second street. Three small negro houses belong. ing to Crotwell Brothers were burned to the ground. The damage is estimated be- tween S200 and s300
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
Bessemer Boy HonOred

Duff Lewis, son of Mayor and Mrs. l. A. Lewis. who entered Trinity College, at Durham. N. C.. last week. was elected president of his class on the first ballot, receiving S9 out of the 150 votes boiled. This is a distinct honor to the young man on the first week he entered school. Ir Lewis was one of the honor graduates and also president of the 1911 class of the Bessemer high school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
COUNTY FARMERS MEET IN BESSEMER
  Auburn Professors Deliver Several Lectures
  NEW HOSPITAL STAFF Bessemer Boy Honored-Two Small Fires-Social and Personal News of the City of
 Bessemer
NEW HOSPITAL STAFF

Bessemer. September 30-The Jefferson County Farmers institute met in Besse- mer this morning at o'clock in the rooms of the Bessemer Board of Trade. The institute. which is the first ever held in the city, was well attended by farmers from all over the county, there being l9o in attendance. Interesting talks were made by pr. C. \. Carey, state Veterina- rian and director of the farmers insti- tute of Auburn, on general farming A lecture was also given by Prof, T. F. Williams, state horticulturist, and head of the department of horticulture and ex- periment station at Auburn. on trucking l. C. c. Price, assistant horticulturist of Auburn, also gave an interesting talk W. F. Turner. assistant entomologist, made a plain and practical talk on the best way to eradicate bugs and worms, so destructive to cotton and other crops, Arrangements have been made for all the farmers who attended the institute, and others who will send their names to the Bessemer Board of Tared. to receive the agricultural bulletin published by the state The lecturers were entertained at the Grand hotel by the Board of Trade, while in the city
 In the city court this morning Loutie Welch, administratrix of the estate of Joe F. Welch deceased. filed suit against the estate for 5000 damages for death claim.
 In the city court this morning one of the five cases was turned over to the juvenile Court and the remaining four netted s. 90 cash from the $1l 50 assessed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

hundred employees of the Illinois Gen. tral railroad shops here dropped their tools at the sound of gong this forenoon. There was no disorder. Boilermakers and painters did not go on strike be- cause of contradictory orders they re- ceived. They expect to receive correct Instructions to quit work before night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

Vicksburg, September 3.-Promptly at 10 o'clock the members of the federation of employes of the Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroads quit work The strike was conducted in an orderly manner.
 Six hundred men, including laborers. boilermakers, machinists, timers, pipe workers. coppersmiths, painters and car reparers. went out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

of the Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mis- sissppi Valley railroads employed here went on strike. Less than 15 men, it is said, went out today. The other allied workmen struck with the clerks Moi- day Thirteen hundred men are out on strike here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
Club Broken Into

The pressing club owned by Will An derson at the end of the Jonesboro car line was broken into last night and q large quantity of clothing was stolen. This is the second burglary of the kin1 within a week. the Glenn home having been entered few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01
Three Negroes Arrested

Will Clark, Cliff Templeton and Leon- ard Oden, three dusky swains, got them selves in bad with Motorcycle Officer Jim Daley last night for some reason and as a result are lodging in the city jail for few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

San Antonio, Texas, September 30.-FfVe hundred men of the Southern Pacific went on strike today. No disorders were re- ported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

East St. Louis, H.. September S0.-The strike order was anticipated by large group of Illinois Central shopmen, who left their work at 9:30 o'clock, to be toi- lowed later by their fellow workers At 10 o'clock the remainder of the 300 em- poyes here laid down their tools and left the shop. Guards were posted around the plant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

Omaha, Col, September BOA ma jority of the workmen of the Omaha shops of the Union Pacific quit work at 10 o'clock today. There was no demonstration The railroad officials say considerable portion of 1900 em- ployes remained at work. but could not tell the exact number. ,
 @Paducah ky. September S0-Seven
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

McComb City, Miss, September 3o.- More than 1000 men obeyed the strike order and walked out from the Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Val ley railroad shops here at 10 o'clock today. The tie up is complete.
 The roadmen are said to be, consld- ering a strike No disorders attended the Malkout. ..-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

POST CARD EXCHANGE MOVED TO 20I9 SECOND AVENUE. OPEN FOR BUSINESS TUESDAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

wANTED-EXPERI CHOCO- LATE DIFFERS. SUTTON CANDY co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

Ennis, Tex, September 30.-Seyeral street fights between Hartman line strikers and alleged strike breakers Were reported to the police soon after 200 men walked out here today. No one was seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

Kansas City. September S0.-All of the 100 carmen Tn the local shops of the Union Pacific railroad quit work promptly at 10 o'clock this morning. strong, high fence, built six years ago, surrounds the shops. Union men say tracks have been cleared within the enclosure to make room for bunk cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

Denver, Col, September S0.-One hun dred machinists and 75 carmen employe1 by the Hartman lines here, quit work a. 10 o'clock today in obedience toTyes- terday's strike order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

Chiasso. Switzerland, September 0.-The Cretans here notified their representatives in Italy that they did not intend to per nit the opportunity afforded by the Tri- poll affair to pass without obtaining their long desired annexatio nto Greece.
 A wireless message received in Italy from Rear Admiral Aubrey. in command aot rripoli. expresses the hope that the occupation of the coast of Tripoli will be practically accomplished tonight The cl uisers Llockading Tripoli today cap tured several Turkish fishing boats sus- DC cted of being spies. n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-01

Memphis. September D.--At the stroke of 10 o'clock strike leaders assert, the re- maning shopmcn and freight handlers
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