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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
ROBSON STOPPED BY RAIN IN BESSEMER Says It Is Wet Today But Dry Tomorrow
  TAKES OFF HIS COAT  Polls Open in Bessemer at O'Clock and Close at 6-General
 News of Interest in
 Bessemer
TAKES OFF HIS COAT

Bessemer. August 23.-1Special)- From the band pavilion of the beautiful City park of Bessemer. R. P. Hobson this afternon delivered for the second time from a local platform during this campaign his well known temperance
 lecture "The Great Destroyer with filings at the Smith bill and Birming- ham newspaper in addition, The news paper in question some days ago, in an editorial regarding this speech. quoted Scripture to defend it's own advocacy. for which Captain Hobson pundly scored them.
 The Saloon Opposition league made every preparation for the comfort of the 1900 people assembling to hear one of Alabamas most popular orators .in arranging benches and chairs for the majority and providing an abundance of ice lemonade and water. The ad- dress began at 2:30 o'clock and was interrupted by a sudden downpour of rain that caused the captain to con clude by saying: We will get wet to- day. but we will be dry tomorrow"
 W S Welsh, chairman of the Bes- semer saloon opposition campaign com mittee began his introduction of the. speaker with the statement: We are very much gratified by the manly stand taken by the city officials in de- claring themselves. as opposed to the return of the open saloon, and I now take pleasure in introducing to you an other opportunity for the treat of your lives"
 MT Hobson had not proceeded very far in his remarks when he said: By the way. will you let me take off my coat?" Applause gave consent. and the hero of many skirmishes stood facing his audience in shirt sleeves.
 When he had finished his scientific arguments he began on the Smith bifl and classified it as the most re- actionary piece of legislation since the stamp act"
 Have you found any reputable law yers professional and business men who have declared themselves in favor of this bill after analyzing it?" he queried. T think not" he said.
 The approaching black clouds hastened the end of his speech, but the vast collection of men, women and chill dren opened their umbrellas to stay their ground In spite of the threaten ing drenching, and did remain until the drops, and MT. Hobson dismissed them.
 Accompanying Captain Hobson. who addressed a large crowd at Oak Grove this morning, were Dr. Felix Tarrant, N. L. Miller and William Beddow of Birmingham. f
 Interest in the election tomorrow is quiet but alive in this city, and if one should break into the small and some times large groups of men standing along the principal streets, he would find that warm discussion of the question to be decided was on hand
 The polls will be open al o'clock tomorrow morning at the courthouse, with Ben Perry, ". S. Welsh and Judge Jackson as managers; c. Faulkner and W. C. Baty as clerks, and Lacey Ed mondson as returning officer. Carr riages will be used by both factions to convey the voters to the polls to do their duty, and IA posters have been painted in local shop to adorn the horses of each side. The polls will close at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, August 23, 1911.
 Rains occurred today over a large triangular area with corners located In Missouri, Montana and Arizona. Another rain area includes the lower half of the gulf states and all Florida. A rainfall of l .04 inches was reported from Galveston, but elsewhere in the gulf sections the amounts were very light
 Cloudiness prevailed at ' D. m. over much of the interior valleys and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Friends Exonerate Muller

Denver. Col. August 2S.-Friends If the late Alfred Muller. secretary of the Na- tional Jewish hospital for consumptives here. declared today that if there was any irregularity in his accounts. probably it was due to nervous ailment from which he suffered. Members of the board of trustees of the hospital recently institut- ed investigations of the alleged financlE Irregularities that were said to involve Muller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
GREENSBORO WILL
 GET NEW RAILROAD

Greensboro, August 23.-(SpeciaD .-On Tuesday, August 22. the first bale u< new cotton was brought to Greensboro, by Max Howell It ciassed middlng, weigh ed 55s pounds. and was sold for 11A cents to w. W. Oldstreet
 The Gulf. Florida and Alabama railroad which is to connect the coal fields of Alabama with the gulf at Pensacola, will pass through Greensboro and is already under construction. Roy c. Megargel OF the firm of Megargel & Co.,, bankers of New York city, is financing the road He and G. A. Berry, chief engineer of the road, were in Greensboro yesterday and stated that the road would be pushed through as Mpidly as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
General News

The BeSSemer law stuutnlS ol tuS lecture course of the Lincoln-J Jefrerson university of Indiana held meeting at the courthouse last evening for the purpose of effecting an organization. and permanently beginning their study with Judge J. c. B. Gwin. The class will convene every Wednesday even ing at the same place and is composed of the following members: James B. Houston, Lacey Edmondson. T. A. Hines, w. T. Noble and sR. Williams. The officers elected were: President, R. Williams; vice president, T. A. Hines; secretary. J. B. Houston.
 The class Is expected to be increased to 10 in number at an early date.
 The funeral of H. G. Vines, who died Tuesday morning in Memphis. was post poned from this morning until 9 o'clock arrive until today. too late for the long trip to the Rock creek cemetery, where the interment will take place.
 The trials of H. Cockrel, J. McEachin and H. c. Lawley, who were put under bond for fighting Monday afternoon. were continued from this morning un- til tomorrow morning in the police court.
 The trial of B. Saunders for attack ing Justice of the Peace Lanier on the street last Saturday night was set for next Monday morning in the police court as Justice Lopez ruled that pro- ceedings were begun there and the plaintiffs plea for a state hearing was oyerruled.
 A snappy game will be played at the City league park Saturday afternoon here between Bessemer and North Bir- mingham. This will be of unusual in- terest as Bessemer defeated North Bir- mingham in double header contest at Redwood park on last Saturday. Sam Jones entered suit against the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24

Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany today in the city court for 5000 damages as a balm for injuries incur red while the plaintiff was a passen- ger on a train operated by the defend- ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
ABERCROMb|E PAYS VISIT ID ANNISTON Congressman BlackmOn Re turns From Extra
 Session

Anniston. August 23.-(Special.) )-Dr John N Abercrombie, who resided in this city before being made president of the State university, has returned to Annis- ton. where he will spend several days in the interest of the institution with which he will sever connection on September l.
 pr. Abereromble spoke very highly of the progress made at Anniston since his removal. speaking especially of the in- auguration of the great white way along Noble street
 pr. Abercrombie says that he has sev- eral positions under consideration. but that he has not yet decided what he will do after September He is optimistic re- garding the future of the university.
 Congressman Fred L. Backimon, who enjoyed his first experience in Congress during the session just closed, has re- turned to the city, where he will spend the summer He has severed his connection with the law firm of Knox, Acker and Blaekmon. He seems greatly encouraged over democratic prospects and believes that the President has placed the oppos- lHB party III d very pOhlNlOu. lie says the democrats have kept the faith in every particular and can go into the national campaign with a clear con- science and with the evidence of work well done.
 The Calhoun county Masonic conference convened at Oxford Wednesday and a large number of delegates are present from all parts of the county. General dis cussons of secret work will be indulged in during the sessions of the organization.
 The ase of Ross Chatham and Charles Higginbotham, two notorious frequen- ters of local courts, will occur before Jus tice J. F. Green Thursday. Higgnbotham had Chatham arrested Saturday night for alleged violation of the prohibition law, and as a result fight ensued in which Chatham was seriously cut with a knife.
 The gas supply of this city, which was temporarily shut off Tuesday on account of fire at the citys gas plant, was re- sumed Tuesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24

\ VOTE FOR DIsFENsARY DEANS THE REHABILITATION OF PHEsENT CONDITIONS. 'ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Alabamiahs In Washinaton

Washington, August S.-tSpeciai)-Mls Fannie Golson of Wetumpka. and her brother. J F. Golson of Sylacauga. were in Washington for a few days this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Announcements

There will be an all day prayer meeting at the Baptist church Thursday, under the auspices of the Ladies' Prohibition league and the Woman's Christian Tenn perance union. All those interested are invited to attend.
 Miss Maud Buck will entertain at her home Thursday evening at hearts.
 The graduate nurses of the Robinson hospital will receive their diplomas Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. E. H. Lopez, president of the hospital board.
 Adah Rebeckah lodge, No. Is, Daugh- ters of the American Revolution, will meet Thursday night.
 Myrtle-Linton lodge, No, 130, Knights of Pythias, will meet Thursday night.
 The president. Mrs. Lee Moody, of the Matron's club announces that there will be no further meetings of this club until some, time in September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24

H. K. White of Birmingham was busi- ness visitor in Washington this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24
Personals


 Mrs. Jennie Rodenberg is spending this week with MT. and Mrs. c. 1T. Johnson at their home on Eighth avenue.
 Miss Barrow Robinson has returned from a. visit to relatives at Wingard, Ala.
 Mrs. M C. Terry is expected to return some time next week from visit to Shilo, GaA Miss Lena Tery Is visiting relatives at Dora- Ala.
 Misses Lucille and Margaret Murrah have returned from a montn's visit to relatives in Georgia
 MT. and Mrs. J. Fl. Hard and Miss Hard of Birmingham were the guests Of MT. and Mrs. J. F. Haffner today. Miss Mamie Johnson is now in FayStte. Mich, after a delightful visit to Chicago and other points along the lake shore. Miss Elizabeth Mitchell will return from a months visit to friends in Columbus, Miss, tomorrow
 Miss Virginia Mitchell is planning to leave this week for Lookout Mountain. Tenn, to be the guest of Mrs. Andrews at her home there.
 Miss Inez Lopez returned today from . visit to friends at Pushmataha, Ala. Miss Fannie Pitts. who has been tho guest of Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Thomas, has returned to her home in Columbiana. Miss Minnie Jackson was awarded the scholarship of the Birmingham seminary today by the Bessemer chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-24

The gas supply of this city. which was temporarily shut off Tuesday on account of a fire at the city's gas plant, was re- sumed Tuesday evening
Arizona republican., 1911-08-17
WESTWARD MOVEMENT OF
 POPULATION.

The great development of the Pa cific Coast States in the last decade has its record in the accelerated westward movement of the center of population. The census of last year shows that this center has moved West in the decade then closed twice as far as it did in the ten years end ing with June, 1900. ss
 Thirty-one miles is not a great distance in itself but the shifting of the center of gravity of the popula- tion of the country to a point where the populations north. south, east and west will exactly banlance each other means a very material charge if if has to be carried that distance The Southwestern States gained lagely in inhabitants in the census of 1910, but while this incerase helped to carry the center of population westward it was not sufficient to give it a south ern bias The Nor.h. as a whole. counting Southern Indiana as the center. gained a little more than the South, and the progress of the cen ter of population shows for the last
 
 The center of population in 1790 was about twenty-three miles east of Baltimore Since then with each de- cade it has moved westward at an average rate of about forty six miles a decade. IL tended southwest at first. keeping close to the thirty ninth parallel. but since 1850 it has been moving very slightly toward the north Baltimore is still on the par allel which marks that center. and is not likely to get much away from it as population moves fOrther west. North and South seem to be fixed in these proportions. but westward the star of empire continues to take it's way.
 There is no reason to believe that this westward march will stop for several decades The time will come doubtless when one section of the country will not greatly outdistance the others in increase of population, but the vast area of the Far West still open to settlement, large DOT tions of which are about to be made productive by irrigation. means larger population. The new railroads and the new interests and new oppor- tunities of that region will continue to bring it new people attracted there from less favored areas.
 The center of population is likely. therefore, to advance into IlGnOis. but probably no further. The center of national area, excluding Alaska and islands, is in Kansas. but there is still enough to permenent sterility in what was once known as the great American desert" to keep the larger fraction of the population of the United States east of the Mississippi. Press.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-17
MIR. LEWIS ON PINEAIR.

Leonard Lewis, who, with his fami- ly, has been spending considerable time al Pineair. was down this week af- ter supplies. returning yesterday via Louis A. Norton's auto state line. Mir. Lewis says that fle is camped on the Clemens ranch. adjoining Pineair and that the weather there is delight full Nights and mornings one needs winter clothes and the days are balmy. Feed is good. and one can get all kinds of fresh vegetables from the ranch together with apples that cannot be beaten for flavor. Mir. Lewis is satisfied that when the road tO Pineair is completed. a large part of Mesa's population will spend at least a part of the summer sea sons in that cool retreat among the pines and walnuts. Speaking of wal nuts. there are nuts as well as trees. They are not the large variety found in the east, but have a fine flavor and grow in abundance.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-17
AN EXCITING JOY RIDE.
The Auto Baked at Climbing Trees, and the Riders are Using
 Court Plaster

Monday. George Taylor. who owns a good machine and is noted for be- irg considerable of a speed artist. in
 vited Mark w. Stow. J. H. Ruse and Vim. Riggs to take a ride in his machine out to his cattle ranch at Sylvester's we'll This distance is about twenty miles and MT. Taylor promised to have the boys back in Mesa within two or three hours. The trip to the ranch was without in- cident. the driver keeping to the road and, while making good Il
 at steady rate. On the way back. MT Taylor let the machine out notch or two, and Billy Riggs. who sat besides the driver protested. say
 ing that trouble would come as the road was full of ruts and it kept the occupants of the automobile hang
 ing on to keep from going through the roof Thinking that MT. Riggs was becoming timid, and to have little fun at his expense. Taylor tried a few "fawncey stunts" swerving from the road and jumping the machine over low punches of chapparel and mesquite. Finally. he tackled large cluster of what was supposed tD be small shrubbery. The latter however as events proved. concealed q stump, and when the auto struck ii the ma chine bounded entirely over the ob- struction landing some distance away and still running. as one of the party explained. The machine re- ceived very Ii..le damsse. but the oc- occupants looked as though they had NNs1 . flowing from the head and face of Mir. Taylor. and Mark Stow. ana Harvey Ruse was nursing d neck that felt as though it had been broken in seven places. When Billy Riggs felt of his head he concluded that by some unknown means he had an- nexed an ostrich egg and that the lat ter was still growing. The top of his head had come in cOntact with the bow of the cover and the lump IS yet so large that his hat hangs on one side as though fastened to peg. Mir Ruse though able to be around. is carrying his head side ways, his neck not yet having re- stunned its normal shape. NIT. Stow was the worst hurt of the party. He has quite a long cut in the scalp. his shoulder is lamed. and his shins are devoid of several squares of epidermis. When he walks he limps with both legs.
 The cripples are not complaining; they are too glad to be alive. When they go for another joy ride. though, they will not have George Taylor for chauffeur, even if they have to walk.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-17
You Will Enjoy Using TIE. The Most Pleasant Remedy You Ever Tried and Moreover It Works.

At last here is instant relief and lasting permanent remedy for sore feet. No more tired feet. No more aching feet. No more swollen, bad smelling. sweaty feet. No more corns. No more bunions. No more callouses. no matter what ails your feet or what under the sun you've tried without get ting relief, just use TIE.
 TIE is totally unlike anything else for the purpose you ever heard of. It's the only foot remedy ever made which acts on the principle of drawing out all the poisonous exudations which cause sore feet. Powders and other re- medies merely clog up the pores. TIZ cleanses them out and keeps them clean. It works right off. You will feel better the very first time it's used. Use 1t a week and you can forget you ever had sore feet. There is nothing on earth that can compare with it. TIZ Is for sale at all druggists 25 cents per box or direct if you wish from Walter Luther Dodge & Co.,, Chicago, Ill
Arizona republican., 1911-08-17
TEMPE
TEMPE PICNIC
 AT LONG BEACH
More Than One Hundred Residents
 Present.

Residents of Tempe who are spend has become an annual Tempe picnic at Long Beach on the 10th of August. There were also in attendance many former residents of Tempe nho are making their home in California. There were about one hundred present. Af- ter d very pleasant visit together, the contents of the well filled baskets were spread and a very bOunteOus feast was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
 The following is a list of those pres ent: Nellie McNeil, Inez White, Mrs. A. A. Gibson, Lenore Gibson, Mrs H. H. Poll. Ella F.. Poll, Amy Poll, Georgia Tomlinson, Marie Alexander, Geo. M FriZzen Mrs Geo NJ. FriZZell, Florence Frizzen, Stella Frizzell, Mrs. Gus ". LeSieur, Alma LeSieur, c. W. AleXan- der, Mrs. C. w. Alexander Mrs. w. E. Geach, J J. Hodnett, Enid Alexander, Cecil Alexander, Erina Hodnett, Gerald D. Redden, Frank Fogal Mrs. Frank FOgal Mrs J. F. Haighler. Ruby Haigh- Ter, Blythe FOgal, Alta Fogal, Mrs. T. J. Parry, Elizabeth Parry, Master Frank Fogal, Katherine Fogal, Paul Parry. Thos Parry, Newton Fogal, Mrs. P. P. Daggs. Susan Parry, Mrs. E.. H. Spain, Mary Daggs, Chas. Daggs, Carl Spain, Gladys Spain, Lillian Cave, :. C. Long, Mrs F. Schmidt, Mrs. Price Wickliffe, D. C. Buck, Mrs. J w. Miller. Chester Wickliffe. Emma B. French, F. R. Net tie. Aaron Cummings, Mrs. A. Cum mins. NJ J. Rich, Chris Hanson, W T. Cummings. Mrs A. B. Tomlinson, Win nie Alexander, Mrs. Francis Alexander, Mrs Mark Redden. Isula Redden, L. F. Pafford, Mrs. L. l.. Pafford, Earnest Pafford Harold LeSieur, Mrs. Carl Brooks. Mrs. w. w. SmOs. Mrs. R. w. Westover, Stella Westover, Maud Arm strong. Ethel Hoffman, Mrs. Chas Taylor and son. Mrs. Jos Blakley, J. E. Redden, Mrs. J. E. Redden, Billie Geach, Francis Geach, Blanche Cummins, Ulah Hudlow. Eddie Geach, c. w. Scheerer, Mrs. G. w. Scheerer, John Saylor, C. H Rich, R. L. Rogers, Mrs. R. L. Rog- CTS. Mrs. J. L. Mcfarland, Edna Me Farland. Ada Mcfarland, Pearl Amos, Harley Amos. HaZell Carroll, Chas. Westover, J. R. Dykes, J. D. Cooper, Rev F L. Drew.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-17
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Charley Bloomer has moved onto his homstead. south of Mesa. and in tends doing a big lot of work. Says he will have the farm of the valley within a few ears.
 MT NJ R. Bowen, who is visiting on the coast. will return to Mesa Friday or Saturday of this week. NJ R is cleaning up and getting the house in order.
 A. w. and Mrs. Babbitt are plan ming a trip to the coast in the near future.
 H. O. Bishop was over from Phoe- nix yesterday and left by auto stage for Roosevelt.
 H. Eddington on Tuesday attempt ed to lift a heavy stove into a wa gon and got a kink in his back that has put him on the semi-invalid list
 George Schornick. proprietor of the Mesa hotel. spent yesterday in the capitod city. He plans on returning to Los Angeles in a day or two.
 l.. w. Stilwell was called to. Phoe- nix on business yesterday.
 The ladies of the Christian church aid society held an all-day session at the home of Mrs. l.. w. Stillwell yesterday. The ladies all took indiv- idual lunches with them in order to save time. They complain that in the past they have wasted too much time eating and did not give enough time to work and conversation.
 Messrs Beach & Stillwell have sold their Chalmers Detroit automobile and will invest in a new and much more stylish car.
 The six Indians charged with for gery were all bound over to await ac- ton of the grand jury. Dana Sabin. one of the men. confessed to forging the check passed upon David Horo- witz and seemed rather proud of the job
 The Mesa gymnasium will not be opened until Sept. F.
 A replevin suit brought by H San ders for the possession of light yellow horse. which was in possession of Robert Pearce. was settled m Justice Court by judgment in favor of MT. Sanders.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-17
MESA
WERE MARRIED JULY sth.
The Secret Was Discovered by Acci-
 dent


 Keeping ones wedding a secret is getting 10 be fad in Mesa but 1t is believed will die out as cool weather approaches. During the sum mer at least two couples married and kept the event from their friends for several weeks. Last month one couple confessed to having been mar ried in June. and this week it was discovered by accident that John Wallace. son of MT and Mrs J. B. Wallace. was married to Miss Eula Williams on the fifth of July. It seems that the couple went to Phoe- nix, secured the license and then rode to Glendale where they had the ceremony performed. There is no news paper in Glendale and the young couple were safe from publicity Presumably they have had a great deal of pleasure in keeping their friends in the dark. The marriage lie ense. which was supposed to be safe ly locked up in a trunk. came under the eye of child, who gave the se- cret away; and that is why the Republican is enabled to give the news to the public
Arizona republican., 1911-08-17

mented with laurel leaves. Prof. Robertson in a neat speech thanked the lodge for the present. pledging himself to wear it always with a view to the honor of the improved order of Red Men. The collOr will be worn on state occasions, at meet ings of the grand council, public ses- siOns of the lodge. etc. and will last Mir Robertson a life time and can be passed down to his children and his grand children. after the present owner has departed for the happy hunting grounds that await all true members of the tribe.
Arizona republican., 1911-08-17
THE GREEN KIND.
.ippincOtt's Magazine.

From LlpplncOltS MdSdZlHe.
 A naval officer who has seen con- siderable service in South American waters once brought home two par rots, one of which he gave to the housemaid and the other to the cook.
 For a long time there ensued animated discussions as the merits of their respective birds. Finally, the housemaid said:
 ''our parrot may be a better talker than mine. though don't believe it." Then with an air of presenting the final clinching argument in her own favor, she added: Besides, you'll have to admit that mine has the most beautiful foliage"