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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-04-05
Hustlinu the Clergy.

4 newspaper man once
with a journal in Denver was one
day in conversation with his chief
when a clerical looking gentleman en-
tered the office.
Sir" said he %gravely, II intend
next Sunday to preach Il sermon upon
football, and it has occurred to me
that an enterprising paper like yours
would be pleased to have my manu-
script. l have no doubt that an!
number Of your readers would be
glad to read it and
"All right, all right" interrupted thu
busy editor, but you'll have to hustle
it along. Get it in early-early, mind
Our sporting page is the first to close
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
HAVE NO SUCCESSOR
 FOR THE REV. LEE
Sudden Resignation of Pastor of Ru- hama Baptist Church Leaves
 Congregation Without Pastor

The committee named from the Pu- hama Baptist church of East Lake fer the purpose of proposing the names of ministers to fill the pulpit vacated by the departure of their pastor, the Rev. W. w. Lee on Tuesday for San An tonic, Tex, announce that they have not as yet ascertained anything definite but are in communication with three prospective pastors.
 A general committee of 15 was se- lected from the church membership to get in touch with those ministers who would be likely to accept a call to the East Lake church and to present these names to be voted upon by tho entire membership. An executive com- lnittee of five was later chosen from the larger body and these chairmen are: Prof Spright Dowell, pr. A. N. Barrett, J. W. Beasey, A. J. Moon and w. R. Hilliard.
 It may prove possible to hold an election for the new minister next Sur day after committee deliberation during the latter part of this week and name the minister to succeed Rev. Lee. t M
 The resignation of pr. Lee was rath- CT sudden as his health demanded that he leave the city as early as possible for San Antonio, and the congregation did not have sufficient time to sel .ct his successor.
 The services en Nsxi sunday will Nc conducted Ny ttt tlsev. ". $. Brown formerly O 2Jgnton tn the Bessemer district, bul now f tRis city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
BETTER KNOWN IN
 EAST THAN HERE
Otto Marx Says New Workers Are Very Serious in Under
 wood Advocacy

"A prophet is not without honor save fin his own country" quoted Otto Marx, the well known banker. recently returned from the east, in speaking of Congress- man Oscar W. Underwood, and in sub sequently reminding the southern people that MT Underwood is being examined with far greater interest away from Bir- mingham than perhaps even by his own people.
 'It is fatal mistake" says MT. Marx. flor Birmingham people, Alabama cit izens and the southerners to look upon Oscar w. Underwood as having no chance for the presidency I quote the prophet proposition because of its timely lines in connection with MT. Underwood, who right now has a better chance than any democrat to become President. Yet in this community many look upon his can didacy, unauthorized it is true by him. as a sort of compliment
 ''I am serious about this proposition. The financial men in New York. the cold, calculating Yankees are examining Oscar Underwood seriously to see whether he is the sanest man for the nomination. They have weighed him from every pos sble angle and they have about set tied upon him for the presidency on the democratic platform. When the time comes for the convention surely it will not be that the southern democratic lead CTS will simply compliment their favorite son and then permit others to discover his latent strength at the last moment and put him upon their own authority.
 "The people of this state and the people of the south in my opinion, should not fall into the grievous error of looking upon this Underwood boom as n simple compliment or an empty thing, for I am thoroughly convinced that he has a bet ter chance than anyone in the limelight Birmingham has never been so promi- nently before the country as just now and her spirit of indifference in this supreme ly important matter of boosting a favor ite son will be held against our earnest ness if the opportunity should be al- lowed to go by default. On the other hand. if this city and state show that in- tellisent active enterprise which is q part of some four neighborng cities. the whole country will look with favor upon us and Alabama will have given to the ma ton her most illustrious son."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
AT THE HOTELS

F. M. Dobson of Montgomery is at the Metropolitan.
 c. E. Crandall of Springville Is in the city at the Metropolitan.
 Henry Watkin of Searles Is regis tered at the Metropolitan.
 Among yesterdays arrivals at the Morris was w. r. Cordray of Pat ton.
 T. O. Long of Cullman is stopping at the Morris.
 c. E shannon of Montgomery was at the Morris last night.
 E. B. M. Atkins of Selma was among Thursdays arrivals at the Florence. A. F. Wyly, Jr., of Gadsden is stop ping at the Florence.
 Will D. Hallowell of Montgomery is registered at the Florence.
 c. Thomas Shinn of Alton is at the Birmingham.
 F. R. Purdue of Leeds is in the city at the Birmingham.
 J. w. Carothers of West Point is stopping at the Birmingham.
 Among yesterdays arrivals at the Hillman was William H. Johnson of Ragland.
 S B. Harris of Atlanta is in the city at the Hillman.
 c. c. Chaffee of Chattanooga was at the Hillman last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the following, real estate transfers involving slo0o ar more were registered in the probate office yesterday:
 sS50O-Russell T. Booth to George P. Riddle, lot 3 in Elmwood place.
 $6,047.5O-George Veitch and Georgia A. Veitch to Georgia A. Jay, part of the south half of the southwest quarter Of section 31. township 19, range wes'.
 s4757-The Jefferson Land Develop ment company to Lena Housman, part of lots Il and 12 in block B, Anderson place, fronting 65 feet on Fifteenth avenue, south, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets.
 s425O--Mrs Beulah Winters to Sam Romano. Epifanie Scature. Giuseppe Gagliene and Giuseppe Cinquemano lots II and 12 in block 222. city Of Ressemer.
 s25OO-Katie c. Rosser to Wallace c. Johns, the undivided one-fifth in- terost in part of section 9, township IS, range 3 west
 S15OO-W. H. Parker and Florence Parker to F. A. Turner, lots s. ana 70, in block POT of the North Bir- mingham Land companys survey ot North Birmin gham!
 s125O--E. II. West and Clarine B. West to r. w. Dixon and A. Dewey Smith, lots II, Is and 16 in block J of Schools survey of Trotwood place, lot 20 In block 6 of Gary,s addition to Ensley, and lot 5 in block IF oi simon Scharfs survey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
PROBE TARIFF 0F
 LOCAL RAILROAD
All Railroads Interested in Examination Into the
 Roads Designation

For the purpose of getting in touch with the forthcoming examination as to the designation of the Birmingham South ern railroad as a common carrier, S. Brandies. general solicitor for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, arrived in Birmingham yesterday.
 He was in conference during the day with various local persons interested in the case and will be here, it Is under- stood, until Monday, when an examiner for the interstate commerce commission reaches Birmingham.
 The indications are that the examina- ton Monday into the question whether or not tariff filed by the Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic, in which the Bir- mingham Southern is to participate, will attract great interest. For the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic President H. M Atkinson and Colonel Brandon, gen eral counsel, will be here. Walker Percy will represent the Birmingham Southern, while other prominent lawyers will at tend the hearing.
 The designation of the Birmingham Southern as a common carrier and per mission Tor that company to pdItiSlPaee in Joint tariffs, interests deeply every railroad coming into this city. The sub ject was brought to a climax when the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic filed a joint tariff with the Birmingham Southern
 MT. Brandies would not comment upon the case yesterday.
 In addition to MT. Brandies several ad- ditional Louisville and Nashville offi- cials were in Birmingham. The party was headed by A. R. Smith, third vice presi- dent; C. B. Compton, freight traffic manager, and other officials. Vice Presi- dent Smith, accompanied by Superin- tendent T. F. Brooks paid visit to Boyles and also looked over the sit uation at the lower city terminals. The officials seemed to be very much pleased with the physical conditions, especially at Boyles, where the large shops will be opened within a short time. MT. Smith did not have any information to dis close yesterday relative to Louisville and Nashville work here or elsewhere. He returned to Louisville last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
NOTHING DEFINITE ON WATERWORKS
Proposition Discussed From Every Angle-Municipal
 Ownership Mentioned

After discussing the Birmingham water works question yesterday for four hours the joint meeting of the commissioners and officials of the waterworks com pany adjourned without anything definite having been agreed upon. Another meet ing will be held some time today, per haps, although the hour has not been agreed upon.
 At the conclusion of the meeting it was announced that the water question was discussed from every angle, as it applied to rates, service, fire plug, pres sure, contracts and an eventual purchase by the city. It is understood that in a general way the commissioners referred to the city buying the waterworks com pany and operating the plant as a mu- nicipal proposition. However President Bert Lynn of the Birmingham Water works company told the commissioners that he was not prepared to say what the property was valued at or whether 1t could be sold at this time.
 All the commissioners, it is gathered, are very much impressed with municipal ownership of waterworks, but they also appreciate the nnanclal condition Of thS city. which tends to dampen the proposi- tion of the city owning just now such a valuable plant as the water company
 Commissioner Weatherly said last night that so little had been done at the con- ference that he did not know what to say. He said the conference had geen general, discussions having taken place upon every phase of the situation. He is an ardent advocate of munieipally owned waterworks and would be pleased to see the city buy the plant.
 Commissioner A. o. Lane said that nothing had been done and that the pur- chase of the plant by the city had only been referred to as other matters in general routine manner.
 Although the water company officials decline to make any statement, they are said to be of the opinion that the city will eventually own the local plants, al- though they believe such proposition is still long way of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
STATE ON WHEELS
 IS GREAT SUCCESS
Arkansas Man Says Display Proved Fine Thing in His
 State

"Tell your immigration commissioner that his plan of carrying 'Alabama-on- Wheels throughout the states of the west will be the biggest card that he can play. We have tried it and know
 The speaker was R. F. Gunnells of Little Rock, Ark.
 .' .Arkansas-on-Wheels was magnili- cent success said he. We operated q special train of four cars, each loaded to the guards with agricultural products. In Illinois and Missouri we arranged the sale of 10000 acres of land. the money involved amounting to $iO0,00O, and in duced 16O German families to remove to Arkansas soil.'
 Lee Cowart, immigration commissioner of Alabama has been planning an "Aia- bama- -on- Wheels trip for several months and hopes to get started in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
INDICTED MEN RAPIDLY BEING PUT UNDER BOND
 BY M'ADORY AND DEPUTIES

s5oOo. and was signed by N. L. Miller and Ben Barbour
 The indictments found by the grand jury are being given out by Sheriff Mo Adory as the parties named in them are served with capiases. A number of the accused persons are out on bond. or in jail awaiting the action of the jury. In- dictments of this character are as fol- lows:
 Will Tyler, murder; Gertrude Jackson, grand larceny; c. NJ. Powell, forgery; Horace L. Collatt and Felix Elson, bring ing stolen property into the state; Charles B. Yandle, embezzlement; Frank Steele, petty larceny, two cases; Carter R. Bibb, assault and battery; Glover Yowe, criminal assault and robbery; Jesse and Will Disspain. robbery
 Writs are being served with prompt ness by the sheriff's forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
MEN AND RELIGION
 FORWARD MOVEMENT
Early Stages of Preparation Passed and Schedule of Meetings Is
 Mapped Out

The men and religion forward move ment in Birmingham has paseed the early stages of preparation and is now getting down to aggressive work and is doing things. The boys work com mittee has already conducted two sec tional conferences for boys workers and leaders and Is planning to conduct several others. The evangelistic com mittee has decided to unite in the ob servance of the world wide week of prayer for young men," November 12 to 19. The following schedule of meetings has beeh arranged sld the details are now being perfected. The various churches and melts organi- Zations participating in the men and religion forward movement will CO., operate in making these meetings a success.
 Sunday afternoon. November 5. at 8 o'clock, First Baptist church. mass meeting for Christian men. The plans for the entire preliminary campaign will be outlined and three 10 minute addresses of special interest will be delivered by Rev. J. o. Hanes, Rev. J. S. Foster, D. D., and Rev A. A. Walker.
 Monday evening, December 6. at 7.45 o'clock, union evangelistic meeting for men will be held at the Fountain Heights Methodist church.
 Sunday, November 12. Rev. James I. Vance, D. D.. of Nashville, a speaker of national reputation. will visit 'Birming ham at the invitation of the evan gelistic committee and will deliver three addresses. At II a. m. he will speak to mixed audience at the First Presbyterian church. his subject being Men and the Kingdom" At o'clock he will address a mass meeting for men at the Majestic theatre. At 7:45 o'clock he will address union meet ing for men at the Southside Baptist church.
 November 13 to 17, inclusive, hoon- day meetings for business men will be held in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium "The Business Man and Religion will be the general theme for discussion at thesl meetings and the following ministers and business men will te the speakers: Rev. w. N. Claybrook, rector of St. Mary's- on- the Highlands; J. E. Ramsey, T. II. John wton. Dr. J. T. Plunkett and Dr. A. F. Montague.
 Sunday, November 19. many of the pastors of the various churches will preach special sermons to men at the evening service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
LAWYERS WILL GIVE
 SOCIAL AND SMOKER

Three hundred invitations have been is- sued by the Birmingham Bar associa- tion to the lawyers of Birmingham, in- vlting them to a social and smoker to be given tonight in the law library. First National Bank building. at o'clock
 The invitation states that the purpose of this and other entertainments to fol- low is to promote better and more friendly feeling among members of the legal profession A number of the junior members are laying their plans to have a banquet during the Christmas holidays and they hope to excell all previous af- fairs in that line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03

Little else was discussed in Birming- ham yesterday than the work of the county grand jury, which made It's sen- sational report Wednesday.
 Not all of the names of those indicted have yet been made public, but A. A. Gambill assistant tax commissioner vol untarily appeared and made bond for S2O0 on the charge of bartering away an office. Col. P. G. Bowman, the back tax commissioner whose name has been so frequently mentioned In connection with the grand jury's work. was still in Louis- vile yesterday, but is expected to reach Birmingham today.
 Ben T. Head, president of the former City Bank & Trust Co.,, went to the sher- ifs office and offered to make bond, hav- ing heard that the grand jury had re- turned an indictment against him charg- ing embezzlement. Bond was fixed at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
WILL GO
 TO GOVERNOR AT ONCE

aminers of public accounts, who have been conducting an investigation into other rumors of alleged misconduct on the part of certain officials, also reached Montgomery yesterday. They will submit a report to the governor today, it is probable.
 There Is a great deal of speculation in Birmingham at the present time as 10 what action Governor O'Neal will take as a result of the investiga Non. It is expected that he will render his opinion about the first of next week. It is understood, however, that before he takes any action, the officials con cerned will be permitted to explain the situation to the governor personally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03

K. B. Evins of Greensboro, legal ad wiser of the state administration, passed through Birmingham yesterday en route to Montgomery.
 Concerning the recent investigation into the alleged connection of certain office holders with the sales of capi- tai stock of the Alamo Gas and Oil company, MT. Evins declined to make statement. However, he and Attorney General R. c. BNckelf will submit the evidence adduced in that investigation to Governor ONeal immediately, and it is understood that they will make a recommendation as to what action the chief executive should take.
 c. E. Mccall and H. Y. Brooke, ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
ACT ON UNIVERSITY CLUB LICENSE TODAY Indications Favorable for
 the Club MORE SUSPENSIONS Ensly Saloon Closed Three Days for Violating Closing Hours and
 MT. Little for Being Open
 on Sunday

The question of allowing the University club a license to retail liquor to its mem bers will be settled this morning at 1oSo o'clock by the excise commission or Jei- ferson county. according to an announce ment made yesterday by Chairman w. C. Agee.
 The delay in handling the University club liquor license has caused much in- terest among the members of that organ ization and large following of friends. The delay was caused by a protest of neishbors to the club, who feel nothing personal against the club. but who look with disfavor upon allowing a retali H. cense in q residential section of the city.
 At the meeting yesterday the commis- sioners suspended the liquor license of w.. D. Little, corner Avenue B and Twenty third street. a retail dealer, for 20 days It was testified before the commission that the saloon man was in his place on Sunday, which is violation of the com- mission rules and the law. Mir. Little. it is claimed. was unconscious of the viola tion, and though not attempting to sell any liauor was in his saloon. The com rnssioners. although expressing regret for MT. Little, decided that 20 days would be enough punishment for the violation.
 In addition to Mir. Little, the license of Simpson & Higgins, retail dealers, at Ensley, were closed for three days. It was testified to before the commission that the proprietors were in their saloon until Il 30 o'clock one night. which is after the designated closing hours. It was said that the cash was out or bs ance. and they were simply trying to get the financial error strengthened out. The commissioners in passing sentence real ized the technical side of the proposition. but decided not to allow even so slight a violation to go unpunished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
PLANNING NEW
 PUBLICITY IDEA

Tie advertising committee of the Cham Der of Commerce held a secret cons,iita- ton with the finance committee yesterday molning over certain plans which are to revolutionize civic publicity and inciden- tally require the aid of the United states currency department in making them 5ossitle Just what these committees de- ,ldel upon could not be learned, for the would not talk themselves nor aii" wany one else to tell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
Simple Remedy for Kidneys

The following prescription Is known to be one of the most effective obtain able for quick relief and permanent restoration of the kidneys and bladder: Half ounce fluid extract Buchu; half ounce Murax compound; six ounces of good gin. Take one to two teaspoons ful after each meal and at bed time. Any druggist can mix or furnish the Ingredients of this prescription.
 Pain in the back, rheumatic pains, frequent and scanty urination, and pains In groin are natures warnings that the kidneys are deranged, and should have immediate attention, or
 orious Illness. such as Brights dis ase or diabetes are likely to follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following licenses to marry were issued yesterday from the probate court:
 Walter l.. Sellers of kellum to Miss Minnie L. Hasmer.
 Vernje Henderson of Birmingham to Miss Bessie Morrison.
 J. E. Smith of Birmingham to Mss Maggie Thrift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
Boy's Leg Broken

Decatur, November 2.--USpecal.) )--Shir- .cy Kerry. a boy IS years old. had one of bis leg broken at cotton gin in West New Decatur, while jumping off nov ing wagon loaded with cotton. The injury IS very painful. but it is thought at this ,lnie that he will not loose his leg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
BRING PRISONERS
 ID COUNTY JAIL Dr. Oates Orders All Re- moved From St. Clair
 County Jail

State Prison Inspector Oates yesterday ordered the sheriff of St. Clair county to remove all his prisoners to the Jef- ferson county jail at once. declaring the St. Clair county jail an unfit place for them. He has ordered a new jail to be built at once.
 In response to Dr. Oates orders six here last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
Dr.. Oates in City

, pr. w. H. oates. jafl Inspector Of the state. is In Birmingham. He re- gently inspected the Jefferson county Jail and recommended that q new struc- turs be erected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
F. G. RAM flers

r. c. Blair, vormerAilayor i'd prom inent citizen of luseaisosa 'sas in Bir- mingham yester rliet he s Che of a company which is pienll4 % sig ,trisy the city dummy tracA tn IN sea- loosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
S5.25--ATLANTA AND RETURN-s525
 TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER :, $, II, 12, I3; LIMITED DECEMBER 4.

SOUTHERN HALLWAY
 FOUR TRAINS DAlLN EACH WAY. LEAVE BIRMINGHAM 6:3O A. aI., 0,3O A. N., a,2J r. N., 12;tJ MIDNIGHT. LOCAL SLEEPER ON THE MIDNIGHT TRAN, READY FOR OCCUPANCY AT
 0 IF. M. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
Here's Where To Find the Best and Most Attractive Windows
THIRD AVENUE CORNER 10th

THIRD AVENUE CORNER 10th
 One of the pleasures of strolling around evenings along Third avenue and Nineteenth street, is looking at Blach's exceptional window displays. Tightening and educational too-en- tertaining by the interesting way the displays are made--en1ightening in showing the latest and most approved styles-educational in that they pic ture exactly what to expect for every dollar man or boy spends for Clothing, Hats, Shoes and Furnishings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-03
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