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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
FAIR OFFICERS
 ARE SATISFIED

The management of the Alabama State Fair closed up last night after a strenuous and busy day. They had the satisfaction of knowing that they had afforded 12 hours of fine entertain- ment for the largest crowd that ever attended a fair in one day in Dixie over 45,000.
 Although more than 20,0o0 children attended during the day and night not one accident occurred. It is true tha. 104 children were lost, but by o'clock they were all safe in the arms of their parents and friends.
 Many of the directors were present all day, lending their personal serv- ices in contributing to the comfort and welfare of the crowd and gave assist ance in keeping them out of forbidden places.
 The officials of the fair association were unstinted in thier praise of the careful attention and valuable serv- ice rendered by Chief Bodeker and the many police officers on duty yesterday. Eighty uniformed officers and 10 plain clothes men were detailed The chief was assisted by Captains Eagan and Donlin and Sergeants Shirley and Armstrong. The crowds of yesterday were well handled by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
BALKE WINS AN
 EXCITING RACE

Fearless Bake won the 25 mile motor cycle race at the Alabama State Fair grounds yesterday afternoon, outdistanc- ing his nearest rival by over half mile.
 The race was one of the best motor cycle events given during the meet and furnished excellent sport for the throng that filled the grandstand and adjoining grounds The entrants were Bake, De- Roster, Hasha and Mitchell. A flying start was made and the riders got off well together. Hasha was seen to be in dis tress and early retired from the race At the twelfth lap DeRosier retired and Bake and Mitchell finished the race.
 The riders crcled the track at ter rife speed and as they passed in front of the grandstand were cheered again and again by the excited multitude. Bake changed machines during the latter part of the race, making the transfer at the starting point. where another machine was awaiting him without, a delay.
 Bake finished an easy winner. but the other contestants entered a protest. all leging that irregularities had been al- lowed. The matter was settled by the referee awarding Bake the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
Ne7vs of Ensley

Mrs. Lothair Brooks entertained at bridge Thursday afternoon Those pres- ent were Mrs. Frank Butcher, Mrs Foster Hamilton. Mrs. John Ragland Mrs. Onie Seah Mackey. Mrs. Robert Chadwick, Mrs. J. c. Bryant. Mrs. Louis Mckenzie, Mrs. w T. Tendon, Mrs C. C. Burke, Mrs. Ralph Cromwell, Mrs. Charles Burris of Woodlawn. Miss Krummel and Miss Agnes Mcdowell
 Miss Ethel Motlow left for her homs in Lynchburg, Tenn. yesterday to at tend the funeral of her brother, Lieut.. William Motlow, L. s. N, who died in Washington Thursday
 J. $. Harp was taken seriously sick yesterday with chills and fever at his home on Jefferson avenue
 The streets of Ensley were deserted by the children yesterday as 1t was childrens day at the fair
 The revival services at the Grace Presbyterian church will begin Sunday with sermon by Rev P. M. Fitzgerald All of the church choirs of Ensley have been asked to be present and join in the singing. The meetings will con tinue next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
Social and Personal

Mrs. W. T. Davis has with her as wis., itor for a few days her mother, Mrs. Smithson.
 Louis and Herbert Milton, who have been quite ill for some time, are some better today.
 Mrs. John T. Martin will return today from a very pleasant visit to Athens.
 Miss Edith Harris is convalescent after her recent illness
 Mrs. Lora Barkis is now at home with Mir. and Mrs. E. H. Lopez on Firth ave- nue
 Miss Elizabeth Christileb of Jonesooro left yesterday for Williamsburg, where she will teach this year.
 The little son of MT. and Mrs Drake is i'll at their home in Brighton
 Miss Barbara Gerst has returned from a very pleasant visit to Miss Keenan in Ensley.
 Miss Minnie Jackson has as her guest for the week end Miss Kathrine Living ton of Birmingham.
 Mrs NJ. T. Adams is quite. i'll at her home on Nineteenth street.
 Mrs s. Pribram and Miss Rose Good win have returned to ther home in St Louis after a very pleasant visit to MT. and Mrs. J. J. Hayes and family.
 Miss Maud Smith has as her guest for the Fair Mrs. Will Caldwell of Sulligent
 D. O. Daly of Knoxville, Tenn, has ac- cepted position as third trick operator for the Alabama Great Southern railroad and will make this city his home.
 Miss Mildred Jaffe of Birmingham will spend the week end in Bessemer with rela- tives and friends. Mir. E. D. Thomas, who was moved home from the Robinson hospital Wednesday is improving Little Evon Stinson. who is suffering with paralysis, is some better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
.PRESbYTERY WILL MEET IN BESSEMER Prizes Awarded in the City
 Beautiful Contest DIR. BROWNE BREACHES Terry Brothers and Sam Dunn Are Erecting New Buildings on
 First Avenue - General
 and Personal News
DIR. BROWNE BREACHES

Bessemer october 3-(specialO-- O-- The North Alabama presbytery will hold its annual session at the First Presbyterian church of Bessemer be- ginning october 22. It will continue in session two days.
 This meeting will be attended by ministers and laymen from all north Alabama and there will be in atten- dance between 90 and 70 appointed del- egates. The opening sermon by the retiring moderator will feature the service for the first day. Following this there will be reports, appeals, memorials, etc. The local church is preparing to cordially entertain the visitors.
 The case of P. H. Hart vs. the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company for damages was on trial in the city court yesterday and consumed the whole day. It is alleged that the plaintiff was roughly handled by an employe of the defendant. The case was given to the jury at 4 o'clock and after being out three hours brought in a verdict of s250 damages for the plaintiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
ALABAMA POULTRY
 MEN ORGANIZE
Officers Elected and Com mittees Named to Draft
 Constitution

The Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock association was formally organized at large and enthusiastic meeting held last night in the offices of the Standard Home company in the Brown-Marx building. The officers elected were;
 L. A. Whitehead, Birmingham, pres ident.
 Miles Crawford, East Lake, first vice president.
 H. J. McCaferty, Birmingham. sec- ond vice president.
 Francis Forbes, New Decatur, third vice president.
 II. A. Galusha, Ensley, secretary.
 D. P. Durban, Birmingham. treasurer. The office of the fourth vice presi- dent was left vacant and will be filled by some member from another section of the state.
 Committees were named on constitu- ton and bylaws and on articles of incorporation. The association will be regularly incorporated and it was de- cided last night that shares of stock shall be limited to S5 and no member can purchase more than 10 shares. A total of 210 shares was subscribed last night by those present.
 The association is already making arrangements for big stock show ri Birmingham from December ! to 9 which it is proposed 10 make the best ever conducted here.
 The new organization starts out un- der most hattering auspices. The char ter members include the following:
 C. II. Pearson, sol Woodward build ing; J. II. Ware, Gayety hotel; Miles Bradford, 1925 Second avenue. south B. A. Schroeder S07 Bi own-Marx: pr R. W. Jones, 317 First National bank James A. Wfrbens, 201S First avenue T. A. Lefstead, 406 North Fifty y-thirt street; T. M. Jones, 2105 Second ave nue D. J. Durban, of Amzi Godden H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
PERSONALS

Judge Joel Rountree of Hartselle, and John R. and Charles T. Rountree of Decatur, are among the out of town visit ors to the fair and will remain as the guests of MT. and Mrs. Asa Rountree through Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. William F. Feagin and little daughter, Frances, of Montgomery, left yesterday, after spending two days in the city to visit the fair. MT. Feagin, who is chief clerk of the state depart ment of education and superintendent of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Sunday school, is enthusiastic about Birmipg- hams State Fair, and pronounced it the best he has ever seen anywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
GIRLS SELL BRAssARDs
Members of The Echo Company Had
 Fine Success Yesterday

Echo" company who yesterday aided in the 'brassard day movement had fine success. They worked hard for the Holy Innocents hospital cause and by their efforts realized neat sum from the sale of the brassards.
 Those in charge of the campaign were warm in their congratulations to the ladies last night. Those from the Echo company who assisted were Miss Bunnie Woods, Miss Caroline Dxon Miss Marie Sabbott Miss Lee Buchanan, Miss Nellie Lucain, Miss Dorothy TS- son. Miss Verna Earle, Miss Gladys Lanigan and Miss Hazel Cameron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
McCaffertv. 1221 North Fourteenth

J. McCafferty, 1221 North Fourteenth street; J. D, Lott, 115 South Fifty ninth street: c. r. Dodson, 2100 First ave-
 nue; J. ". Richards, Avenue G and
 Twenty-fourth street. Ensley; c. C.
 Baxter , North Twentieth street; The Lawson Co, box 396; C. D. Allis, Pin son. Ala: Mrs. G. M. Tenout, Osceola station. Ensley: Alvin M. Douglas, 1902 Empire; D. F. McLendon, East Lake. A. M. Pearson, Sylacauga, Ala; Dr. J. ". Simpson, Parrish, Ala, R. F. D. No. l; F. H. Galusha, Ensley, Ala; Dr. Hal r. Halstead. 115 North Twentieth H. NJ. Bemis, 7s17 Sloss ave- nue; pr. J. II. Hopping. 90S-9 First National bank; F. S. Fletcher, 32O South Fifty ninth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
JEFFERSON POWDER
 co. WINS PREMIUM

The name of the winners of the blue ribbon in the merchants department of the Alabama State Fair that of the Jefferson Powder company, was in adyertently omitted from the list pub lished yesterday morning.
 The company has fine exhibit In the machinery hall that has attracted much attention from the visitors. An Interesting feature is fine sample of cotton grown on land that had been broken up by dynamite. Moore & Hand ley's splendid exhibit In the same building was left out of a former notice This is one of the feature ex- hibits of the fair, showing number of mine and other pumps In actual oper- ation and was first premium win- ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
DEATH RATELOWEST
 IN C|TY'S HISTORY. Births Exceed Deaths By 100-S4 School Children
 Are Vaccinated

Dr Robert Nelson, city health offi- cer, made his monthly report yester- day to the city commissioners. He was still satisfied with the results shown. During the month Birmingham had the lowest death rate in its history.
 One feature which pleased pr. Nelson was the fact that the school children were being examined with great satis- faction and that S4 had been vaccinated during the month.
 The report indicated that births ex- ceed the deaths by over 100. During the month 163 persons died in the city, ot whom 15 were non residents.
 The complete report follows;
 Communicable diseases reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
ADJUSTMENTS
Children's Matinee Today

A children's matinee will be held at the Bijou this afternoon by which it is meant that children by the hundreds will go to see "Fantasma," the show that all children like A matinee and night per- formance end the week. Soul Kiss said by the Atlanta papers to be the best show that has ever been to Atlanta at popular prices, is booked fot next week at the Bijou. Already seats are selling rapidly for Monday nights performance There is a chorus of 30 girls and big caste of principals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
EPISCOPALIANS
 PLAN MEETING

The directors of the Episcopal Sun day school council at their meeting held last evening made plans for a big meeting of the Episcopalians of the district to be held at the Advent parish house. 2011 Sixth avenue, next Tuesday evening, october IT. at o'clock. The occasion of this meeting will be the annual session of the Epis- copal Sunday school council. whose comprises the rectors, su- perintendents and other Sunday school officers and teachers and supernumer- arv teachers as well as the members of all adult and senior classes. Those church members interested in the sun day school work will also be invited n present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
Weisiger Boosts Birmingham

MT. David J. Weisiger, southern agent of the Old Dominion Steamship com pany with headquarters at Atlanta, was in the city yesterday and expressed himself as being delighted with the Alabama State Fair and it's splendid exhibits. He also expressed his pleasure over the progress Birmingham is mak : ing along all lines of development. Mir. Weisiger is an old friend of Birming- ham and while he Is from Atlanta he never misses opportunity to boost. the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14

Kree states that the father came back home few days ago and Thursday wanted to take the little girl, Christian
 for a ride. Mrs. Kirce states that she vas relurtant, but the icIilds pleadings finally made her consent. They did not return, she says, .t..,,.,,s i;.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
Postoffice Robbed

Pittsburg, Kans., October l3.-Robbers who entered the postoffice at Mulberry. 15 miles east of Pittsburg, early today escaped with several packages of reg istered mail One package is said to have contained slo0O0, being sent to the Sheri- dan Coal company to pay its miners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
Cuban Held for Ransom

Santiago, Cuba, October l3.-Pedro Augiera, mining engineer. mine owner and member of the Spanish-American Iron company, according to a report received here, was seized by bandits and is held for a ransom of $2O.0o0. The Kidnapping is said to have taken place on the com panys property at Fl Cuero mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
Says Girl Is Kidnaped

The police department has been applied to for aid by Mrs. Nettie Nirce, 115 Fifth street, Pratt City, who alleges that her little daughter has been kidnapped by her father who has left his family. Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
New Buildings

Terry Bros. have completed arrange ments for the construction of a brick building on First avenue near the cor ner of Nineteenth street. The building will be 50 by 90 feet and one story high. Work will begin at once, notice having been served occupants of a small resi- dence on the site to move so the struc- ture may be razed. Near this same site there is now going up a two story build ing with pressed brick front. It is be- ing erected by Sam Dunn and when com pleted will afford one of the incest store buildings in the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14

Dr. A. o. Browne, who is proving an inspiration to the people of Bessemer in his many able diseussions at-the First Presbyterian church, interested his hear CTS on the following subject last night at 7:90 o'clock, ''The Pledge of a Royal Guest" This morning at 10 o'clock the topic was, '"The Study of the Child.' At 7:9o o'clock this evening Right Rela- tionship" was discussed. Tomorrow morn ing at 10 o'clock Dr. Browne will con duct a special service for children. to which a cordial invitation is extended to all the boys and girls in the commun- ity. pr. Browne sings at each service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
Prizes Awarded

Last night the judges in the city beautiful contest made their awards. This contest, it will be recalled, Is the outcome of an offer by Frank Crock ard, Vice president of the Tennessee Coal, May in prizes to be awarded those who showed the greatest Improvements in the beautifying of their homes and premises. The committee to make the awards was composed of F. H. Lopez Ben G. Perry and Professor R. A. Mickle. They have cinsidered every thing in the way of exterior improve ments. sanitary conditions, cleanli ness, neatness of the yards, both back and front, and surroundings, the plant ing of trees, grass, shrubbery. flowers, painting or improvements of the house the improvements of the fences, or when possible the abolishment of them the absence of weeds and trash, even the presence of beautiful house plants on the verandas, anything and every thing which would attract the eye. The prizes were awarded as follows:
 First prize, s50, to Mrs. W. l.. Rush: second prize, $2o, to Mrs. G. B. Holings- worth; third prize, s15, to Mrs. J. H. Williamson; fourth prize, s10, to Mrs. w. ". Hollingsworth: fifth prize, $1o, to Miss Mary Lovett; sixth prize, $10, to Mrs. w. B. Quarles; seventh prize, $l0, to Mrs. B. C. Jones; eighth prize, $10, to Mrs. James Lowery; ninth prize, $10, to Mrs. J. G. Johnston. !E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-14
White. Blk. Totl.
Rate per 1000 per an uirr1o (expliISiNe of

HUH ItNCI uSINt UT
 non residents) ....S.53 22.40 1915 Deat by ages: Under one year, 1s; one to five, IT: five to ten, 1; 10 to 20, II; 20 to 90. 2S; 80 to 40. 2S; 40 to 50, l6; 50 to 60, 10; 60 to 70, 12; 70 up. 19.
 Births
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-19
STACKABLF'ST TIP
Was Needed

Collector f. r. Stackable has sue
ceeded in bringing to book Chief Of
ficer G. L. Stewart of the Pacific Mail
liner Siberia. who upon arrival at San
Francisco is said to have been placed
under arrest, charged with interior
ence with Federal officer In the per-
Torrance of his duties. Stewart will
be remembered as having acted in a
manner which occasioncd much diff
ficulty in the Honolulu custom officers
persuing their search sfor opium dur
ing the stay Of the Siberia at this
port on June Both. The customs
searchers had been busy probing the
liner. when one of them had a tiff
with Stewart. The chief officer had
objected to the inspector marking up
some freshly painted sections of the
steamer with chalk. the chalk being
used to distinguish what portions the
officer had searched There was some
argument. and then the inspector OK
erted his authority, causing the
mates arrest. II is believed that the
Misunderstanding will be straightep-
ed out the next time Stewart calls Mt
Honolulu. which will be on or about
next Monday morning.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-19
Police court

There were nine cases on the police
docket this morning for trial by Po-
lice Judge Monsarrat. A. Knutlsen and
r. Seghorn. both charged with being
drunk In public places. pleaded guilty
and were each fined 50 and costs OF
court.
Wong Suck Pui was up for assault
and battery. He was represented by
Attorney George Curry. but as c. L.
Chillingworth, special counsel for the
prosecution. was not present In court.
William II. Crawford asked the court
for a continuance until Friday next.
His request was granted.
John Naaupa, Hawaiian. was in
court to tell the Judge why he assault
ed Russian youth not five years of
age. The hoy and his mother took the
stand and testified as to the assault.
Nicolai Chuporin and John Lingram
were the other defendants In court
The former, who Is "a Russian, for
feitod his bail. Lingram was fined 81
and costs.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-19
INCOMES OF THE
Counties GOOD
Hawaii is Only One to Come
Out on Wrong Side Of
Ledger.

The Governor has started to receive
some OF the figures from which he
makes up his annual report and hopes
to be able to start work on II In the
course of week or so. The income
figures for the. counties are interest
ing and generally show an improve
ment all round The only county that
has decreased Is Hawaii aud in this
case II was mainly through falling
off in the income tax In the future
this and several other taxes which
are liable to Huctuation will be borne
by the Territory and the counties de-
pend on their property taxes, which
show steady Increase.
Fifty Per Cent Increase. \
An increase OF more than Atty per
cent Is shown in the county reyen-
ues for the last fiscal year 1907 to
1911. The total figures are from s95i.-
5S222 to $1.451,S39.67. The increase
during the past year was compare
lively small, being only $57,li63S.
The county general taxes collected
by the Territory increased s23,Si7.i2,
that Is from O19,iS7.3i TO s1.Oi3.-
3Oi76. The road taxes collected by
The Territory for the counties incrers-
ed by s1.17325. or from $iio,Os6lO to
sl4i,259.35.
These were The two sources of rev.
enue collected by the Territory and
turned oycr tn the counties
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-19
KAApS CLUB
MAKES GOOD

Ernest Kaai. the. noted Hawaiian
musician. arrived home yesterda" after
noon with his gIee club by the Aus
traiion steamship zealandia. after COM
pleting a very successful tour OF Aus
tralia and New Zealand.
The boys report most enjoyable
time while travelling through the coun-
try, and say that the people down there
treated them well
The musicians made hit wherever
they appeared, and drew large crowds
to their many concerts. The tour &C.
cupied Ave months and gave them am
pie time to play In many of the cities
In Australasia.
The Hawaiians made their first APP
pearance at Brisbane on March is. and
Travelled around that part of New
South Wales for two weeks. then work.
ing down till they came to the capital
city of Victoria, Melbourne.
After spending a few weeks In Vic
toria. the party left for New Zealand,
where they played at all the large no.
tells. Going across to wellington, they
had "a successful engagement. They
started on the last leg Of their journey
by going from wellington to Christ
church, and from there over to Auck-
land. where they took steamer for
Suva, the capital city of Fill. On July
5 they sailed for home on the CA. s.
S. Zealandia. arriving yesterday. All
were glad to get back home again.
Tho members of the club were as
follows: Ernest Kaai, manager; Rob-
crt Kaawa, James Kamakane. Henry
Kaeo Henry Bishaw. Henry Kailemai,
Thomas J. Carter, +. L. Akana. Three
young ladies accompanied the party
Miss Ane Hila. Miss Esther Kapuaahi-
walani and Miss X Kaai
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-19
Church FOLD
FOR ISLANDS
Hawaii Taken Into Pacific
Coast Congregational
Congress.

a
congregational cnurcn members .,
the ISLANDS nave recelved .ne news
that Hawai- mas peeh 'hc,uueo IN tne
Pacihc coast congress OF oo"sresa-
uonai churches' "n.ch met IN ror'-
land oregon recently. me ooneress
had adopted proao ,po"'y vi eNpa"
sion' and AT 'he recent annual con-
ference MADE arra"se,ne"'s 10 p,ns
japan. emma horea, .ne rhi'pp'"eS
and Hawah 'h'o us 'o'o.
feV. n. a. rune, vi in",a' WIN
passed hroush hono'u.u VI" his way
10 'ne or'en, Jew uays ago. was
one Oh 'ne pr'hc'pa' spe"ne's az '"'
conferences.
feierr'ng 70 ."e consresS' '"e ror'-
iand oreson'an says
"a new enoeaVor IN or'eh'al Ohr's'
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-19
MRS. AFONG'S MOTHER
DIES AT HOME HERE

Mrs. p. f. whiting. died this morn
ing at fve-thirty o'clock at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Along,
after an Illness Of many weeks. She
was the mother Of Mrs. Along.
Mrs. whiting was fifty years Of
age, and her home has been In Dav-
export, Iowa. Her son, william, ar
rived on the last Sierra to see her
before death. The other daughter,
Katherine, is also here. The funeral
which will he strictly private. will be
held at four o'clock this afternoon
at the Along residence, with Rev.
Canon Ault, officiating.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-19

The resources of trust and banking
companies In Maine have increased
4,541 ,9i3, or over 247 per cent In
the past ton years.
The strike of coal miners in the lr-
winRelds Of Westmoreland county.
Pa, which has been on for more than
a year, has been settled.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-19

The greatest activity was displayed
by customs inspectors recently In a
search for smugglers on board the
liner Cymric upon her arrival at Bos-
ton from England.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-07-19

Farmers and stock growers of
northern Montana presented a petition
to the Senate recently favoring the
Canadian reciprocity bill.