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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03
TRAFFIC CLUB MEETS
TO ADOPT BYLAWS

A meeting of the Birmingham Traf-
fic and Transportation club will be held
this afternoon in the Chamber of COM
merce building. At the meeting the
committees that have drafted the by
laws and rules will make their re-
port.
While no announcements have been
made it is expected that officers will
be selected this afternoon or their. Sc
lection provided for in some way. The
interest in the club has been silently
gaining strength here and 1t is ex-
pected that the meeting this afternoon
will be largely attended.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03

1.-The farmers of Cullman county have
added a new industry to their already
long and honorable string of agrarian
accomplishments" said John Sufferer,
well known business man of Cullman,
who was in Birmingham yesterday.
This new industry is to be the growing
of violets for the northern markets.
With a little protection and care violets
may be gathered in December and jan
uary at Cullman and these carefuiiy
packed and shipped to the large northern
oities should bring good prices.
Some of the growers around Culiman
are nreparing to set quarter and half
'acre plots to the flowers and hope for
profitable returns"
rhinestone IL the best agricultural
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03
MISS EUNICE SEMMES
APPOINTED SPONSOR

Montgo February 2-Dr. Clarence
]. Owens, commander-in-chief of the
United Sons of Confederate Veterans, to-
day appointed Miss Eunice Semmes of
Montgomery sponsor of the south for that
organization. She is the daughter of
Rapr se, Scmmes and the granddaughter
OF Admiral Sem:nes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03
Big Wrestlers Matched

New York, February 2.-Announce-
lers. Hackenschmidt and zbyszko, will
meet in Madison Square garden Thurs
day night, February g. Hackenschmidt
will undertake to throw the Pole twice
within an hour and a half. The win
ner WIZ challenge Frank Gotch, the
worlds Shampion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03
CITIZENS ABANDON
A MEXICAN CITY
Fear Attack of Rebel Army
Before Daylight
TRY TO CHECK REBELS
Federal Troops Are in Desperate Straits.
Battle Reported In Which 53 Fed
erals Were T<illed-Train
Is Dynamited


: Ell Paso, Tex, February e.
= The bombardment of Juarez by
= the besieging insurrectos will begin
= at o'clock Friday afternoon II
= the place does not signify its sur
= render before that hour. Orozco'
= the rebel commander, at 10 O'Clock
= tonight, made his intention known
= by courier from his camp below
= the city to the jefe politico of
= Juarez. Orozco has given notice
= to the consuls of all foreign ma
= lions at Juarez that the shelling
= of the city will begin at the above
= designated hour
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03
PERSONAL

Miss Minnie M. Cough and Mr.. Julian
B. Levert were married last night at
9 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Ross,
1909 Twelfth avenue, north, by the Rev.
s. T. Slaton, pastor of the Fountain
Heights Methodist CHURCH
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03
Double Holiday Announced

New York. February 2-The New York
cotton exchange today decided upon a
double holiday for Lihcolns birthday.
The exchange will be closed on Saturday.
February II, az well As on Monday. Feb
yuary 13
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03
Cold Weather In Oklahoma

Tulsa. Okla, February 2.-Following a
temperature of 80 degrees yesterday. the
hottest February day in years, the Their
mometer early today registered % de-
grees, a drop of 81 degrees in about II
hours.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03
REMNANT SALE ONCE A
SEASON

Cleaning house for our wooden
We offer suit or
overcoat made to order 1915.
SINGERS 107 N. Goth st.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03
YELLOW FEVER ON
NAVAL CRUISER

New Orleans, February 2.-According TO
advices received here ]. H. Minor of st.
Louis, coxswain of the United States
cruiser Marietta, who died Sunday aft
ernoon aboard the ship in Puerto Cortez
harbor. was a victim of yellow fever,
contracted at Kingston, Jamaica.
Minor was buried Monday at 10 o'clock.
The funeral was conducted aboard the
Marietta and In a heavy rain the pody
was escorted to the cemetery by de-
tachment of marines from the American
and British war vessels
The Marietta probably will be replaced
in Honduran waters by the gunboat
Wheeling, which is now en- route to Puer-
to Cortez from Guantanamo. There are
several other suspected fever cases among
the crew of the Marietta.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03
Ohio Man Is Conf irmed

Washington. February 1.-The SEN
ate today confirmed the nomination OF
Carmi A. Thompson of Ohio. to be as
sistant Secretary of the Interior.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03
v...el ordered to Key West

Washington, February 2.-Because the
United States gunboat Marietta has sew
eral cases of illness on board, suspected
of being yellow fever, the navy depart
ment has ordered the vessel to Key West.
1t is expected to arrive at the Florida
port February 4.
The navy department was ADVISED or
tho il,ness among the crew of the Amer
ican vessel in a wireless dispatch received
TODAY from Commander Cooper of the
Marietta. 1t is not certain that the dis
ease is yellow fever and the naval officer
in his report specifically stated that the
outbreak was only suspected of being the
dread malady.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-03

Limestone is the best agricultural
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05
MARINE BAND
 COMING HERE OFFICIAL BAND OF UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO PLAY
 AT ELkS THEATER.
PERMISSION
GIVEN
President Taft Grants Six Weeks Tour Pine Bluff oil the Limited
 Itinerary.

When President Taft recently gave his pet United States Marine Band permission to tour the Southern cities during the coming months, after a request had been made by members of Congress for such privilege, it being argued that the Marine Band has never been heard by many South erners, few Pine Bluffians realized that this magnificent musical organi- zation would be sent to this city. A telegram was received by M. E.. Bloon, one of the lessees of the Elks Theater, yesterday from F. Lawrence
 Walker announcing that the big band of fifty high-class musicians would
 be sent to this city on October 6. MT.
 Bloom wired back that this date is Iopen at the Elks and in all probabil1-
 ty the Marine Band will come here.
 The United States Marine Boand that
 is to tour the Southland is the official
 band of the United States government
 and was recently heard at the golden
 wedding anniversary of President and
 Mrs. Taft. It will be out on only a
 six weeks tour and Pine Bluff is for
 tunate in being one of the cities named on the itinerary. F. Lawrence Walk
 CT, who was formerly business mana ger for Charles B. Hanford. has charge
 of the trip. Little Rock and Hot
 Springs are the only other cities in
 the state to hear the great musical
 aggregation
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05
MATHEWS & COMPANY
 MAKES BIG PURCHASE

W, A. Mathews X eo., d firm com posed of w A Mathews and Clay Stacker, who are manufacturers of slaves at Pine Bluff, Camden Darda- neile and Fayetteville, have recently purchased q very fine tract of hard wood timber at Goodrich, Texas, con ssting of about 11,ooo acres, for which they paid large sum of money. It is said to be one of the finest hardwood timber propositions in the country. The purchase of this tract will not in anyway effect their interest at the various other points in Arkansas and they will continue 10 operate at these different points in- definitely and at the same time will begin operation al Goodrich, Texas, in th" near future.
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SEWARD & BELzNER
 CLOSE THEIR DOORS
8torneys for >aEoonists, whose Ii- ccnsc Was ReYokedt Appeal tiIc
 Case to the Circuit Court.

Senyard and Beizner, Main street saIoonists, closed theit doors last mid night, after County Judge Philpot had revoked their license for permitting gambling in building occupied by them at No. 127 Main street. Attorneys Danaher and Banaher, counsel for the saloonistS, appealed the ease to the circuit court, but Judge Philpot has made no ruling as yet as to whether he will permit the saloonists to do business pending the final hearing of the case The city council did not take action ill this matter last night, as was expected 1t is reported that the Council will not revoke the H. cense of the saloon men, as majority of the aldermen are said to be of the opinion that they did not violate their agreement or at least there was only circumstantial evidence showing that the saloon men knowingly permitted gambling on the premises. The rul- ing of Judge Philpot however, is final and the Councils action either way will not affect it.
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BADLY INJURED IN A RUNAWAY
Jim Rickerd Sustains Injuries That May Cause His Death When His Horse Took Fright on West
 Fourth Avenue,

Jim Rickerd, about 35 years old, a we'll known horse trader who makes his home here and who has a stable on Walnut street, near Pullen, was probably fatally injured yesterday af ternoon when horse he was driv- ing ran away with him on West Fourth avenue and threw him out of the buggy. He was rendered uncon- scious and when taken to the Flor ence Sanitarium later in Holderness' ambulance pr. Jordan, after an exami- nation, stated that he was suffering from fad concussion of the brain, Rickerd was unable to check the ami nal after an exciting race along the avenue. When the horse turned a corner Rickerd was thrown out, land ing on his head. MT. Richerd is a man of a family.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05

ing on the thing as d 1ul egH #epe. Gotch secured the leg I5t aud brought Hack to the carted aifh ,ae greatest of ease. Goteh trfea f1r the toe hold and secured il. aaehen- schmidt then gave up. He IGelsd over on his back voluntarily for fhe last fall.
 One thing is sure. The ma=e4 was on the level Not the zti@hest occurred which showed anA asclimi- nary understanding or agreement.
 Hackenschmidt sends out i report that he injured the ligamens el his right leg. but the whole trut6 ei the matter seems to be he hasn't the courage necessary to be d firsl-elass man. Excuse makers and this excuse especially, is really worthy of tAe man who made such feeble effort as Hack has made. If he is sensible O. has sensoible advisors, he will never at tempt a championship match again in this country.
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48Ek4 eHtEr l& THE CITY RE. tRf SFAIEp v aGE4 Y0EETH. HR@ St8titL NVNHSY 4FTER-
 NOON.
KERWIN MAKES HIT
Music, Refreshments, Addresses Fea. tnred-Union Sentiment Signal for
 Enthusiasm.

The members of the Pine Bluff; Typographical Union No. 447 were hosts at the most successful smoker and "get together social" were held by a union in this city, Sunday afternoon. The Happy reunion" was given at Odd Fellows Hall on West Barraque street and nearly a hundred enjoyed the festivities and speech making. IloWe's orchestra furnished the music and the musicians were worked over- time with encores when Steamboat Bill' and 'The Chocolate Soldier" se- leetions were played. AL the request of Judge E. J. KcrWin, Who was one of the invited guests, rising vote of thanks was rendered the Typos" and the musicians for the delightful af- ternoon. just before the program was completed.
 President T. A. Wilson. of the Typo graphical Union, presided Every craft i'll the city was represented by It's president, who were the guests of the Typographical boys, together with Judge kerWin and the local neWs- paper mon. Every member of the Union Was also present to aid each other in entertaining their friends. Refreshments were served during the hours, which included refreshing drinks, sandwiches and cigars.
 The union sentiment rang out in every talk that was heard during the day. The good things that result from cooperation and unionism on a fair basis were reviewed and praised. Those who spoke told of the personal benefits that come to every man from union laborers sticking to their cause and being conservative and energe- tic. Judge Kerwin was the principal speaker of the afternoon. He took occasion to review his excellent re- cord in the lower House of the recent General Assembly, and facts and fig ured showed that he always stood for the best interests of the laboring man. He told how certain interests had tried to block legislation that was beneficial to corporations and others who "had fish to fry" and also en- frightened those present with state- ments concerning some men who were thought to be working for the laboring man, but were in reality working against them. He was given a splendid ovation.
 Among the others who were called on for brief talks during the afternoon were: Louis Schmidt, president of the Central Trades and Labor Council; Charles Feeley, Ben Robinson, George Mcdonald, c. A. Goshorn, Meyer Solmson, Joe L. Norton, c. B. Smith. J. s. Wiley, G. H. Moore, J. E. Weil- bacher, o. l. Moore, A F. Dreyfus, George Candy, A. w. Lehman and H. V. Bahlau.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05
HAS THE CASE
 UNDER ADYISfMfNT
Judge PhilpOt Hears Testimony in Matter of Granting Ferry License
 Here.

Judge c. M. Philpot heard twenty witnesses testify yesterday in the county court where Charles A Miller filled a protest against the issuance of a ferry license at Pine Bluff to c. H. Montague, who has operated the ferry for several years and who has made application for new license for the coming year. Miller has been granted a license to operate ferry here from September 1 to the same date next year.
 Witnesses for Miller testified that unusual delays were occasioned and overcharges made under the Monta
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05

fefrv operations the pas ear, t7s
 ot these delays, thc5 stated were during meal hours when tho f"rYmeD was at breakfast or dinner. Monta- que presented q number of Winr-ses who declared that his seryic' ~s2 Very satisfactory. The testimony -tak- ing required all of the day, Danahar aud Danaher represented Miller and Taylor and Jones and Caldwell and Brockman appeared for Montague. Judge Philpot took the case under adNiSemcnt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05
BUT nE@plTE THIS STATE'S%fT- .<55 55T0RNEY FtHED TO SCORE OF TEN " MURDER TRIAL
STICK TO HIS STORY
*OnIy Half Through Says Wenden-
 bere-Beulah Binford Comm0nm sg and Paul Liar.
Chesterfield Court House, Va, Sept.

< Chesterfield Court House, Va, Sept j 4.-When the fire flies began flash
 ing their little lamps about this old { structure tonight, and the Katy-dids
 began calling, and the Southern dusk Z had deepened so that lawyers and
 stenographers' notes might no longer hbe read, Young Henry Clay Beattie 09rx stepped down from the witness
 suaHd. half way through his fight for
 his sS!ife-somewhat woysfed, but still { fighting.
 All after noon he had faced the 2 cross-fire of one of Virginia's best
 criminal lawyers Prosecutor Louis B. s Wendenberg, who was bitter and ab-
 solutely merciless in his accusation < that the young boy had slain his
 bride, Louise Owen Beattie, for love
 of achild of the streets Beulah Bin
 ford Yet he remained unbroken and
 but slightly moved.
 He had gothered together nerves z which were slightly tremulous at the
 beginning of the ordeal; had tighten ed up; had gone through his steady < grilling lasted from ? o'clock until
 almost z; and now, after all this, was < able to smile and walk steadily to his ' cell in the tiny jail behind, and to eX- Apress hope that his supper would be
 ready.
 x Whether he wins or loses, Beattie !. made a magnificent fight. Toward
 the end of the day, he weakened a 5 trifle. The State was able to make
 a certain part of his story (to the ef- 2 feet that a highwayman had shot his swife) 6 anar unreasonable But in
 the main he told that story and re- aspeated it again and again, in fash |sion that made it seem plausible, at Ssleast to the great audience of lay Smen that listened to him. How it Neffected the Sphinx-like purors could mot be guessed. This is how he lost swhat ground he did lose. He was
 Masked:
 N ESQ you say this highwayman fired
 at you and hit your wife. You were N leaning forward to let off your brake .siso that you might start your auto- S mobile and get away from him. Your |swife fell over. How did she fall?" "She fell so that her head dropped E6,back of me, between by back and the @baQk of my seat in the car"
 E/NWhy then is it that there are no kclood-stains on the back of your
 awhite shirt which you wore that En1ght?" The garment was taken from Ia suitcase and held up to his gaze. It Twas spotless.
 "I don't know" he replied, but E Ebrightening up bit, maybe I had my coat on at the time."
 I "Your early testimony shows," he was told, "that you did not put on kyour coat, according to your own story, until you had run several miles with your wife's body in your car, and then stopped to light your gas lamps. which you say had been jolted
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05
HACK" MADE 4
 POOR SHOWING FRANK GOTCH RETAINS WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP WITH EASE
 BEFORE 30,000.
'TOE HOLD" COUNTED
Hackenschmidt Says He Injured Liga- ment in His Right Leg in First
 Bout.

Chicago, Ill.,, Sept. 4.-By winning the first two out of the three schedul- ed falls, Frank Gotch, retined the Worlds championship here thisaf- ] fternoon. George Hackenschmidt, the the Russian Lion, fell an easy prey to the American champion losing the | first fall in 14 minutes and 30 sec onds, with half Nelson and crotch. The second fall went to Gotch in 5 minutes and 32 1-5 seconds, with his I famous toe hold.
 Gotch left his dressing room sharp ly on the stroke of three. It was a flattering reception that was accord ed the champion as he strolled across the field with Farmer" Burns march ing proudly by his side. There was much cheering as he hopped upon the wrestling platform and the cheering continued and became tremendous in volume when Farmer" Burns began l trying a small American flag to the post in the champions corner. Fifteen minutes later Haekenschmidt appear ed wearing a tan colored robe and green tights Of course ther wasn't so much tumult as when Gotch came along, but there was nothing in the greeting to complain of Thirty thou sand wrestling fans witnessed the great battle of strength. The two men entered the center of the ring and the big bout was on.
 Five minutes elapsed without any thing startling having occurred, al though there was much gripping of arms and wrists. Then Gotch finally made a point. He encircled the Rus sian's leg with his ninlble forearm, hoisted Hack in the air, threw him to the mat on his knees and dropped be- side him. Hack almost reached an erect position when Frank grabbed him by the foot and pulled hiw down again. Hack, by quinck whirl, broke away from his opponent and sprang to his feet. Then Hack, after an in- stance of twisting and turning, grab bed Gotch from behind and forced him to his knees. Gotch was not down long. He rose and stood away few seconds. In, less time than it takes to tell it, Gotch secured fresh leg hold and dumped the Russian determinedly on the mat There was suspicion ofim paired strength in the limp manner in which Hack went down. He rested for few seconds while bearing his weight upon the Russian. In a few moments of mat work he placed Hackenschmidt's shoulders upon the floor and the first fall was won.
 Hackenschmidt left the ring instant off to his dressing room, while Gotch remained in his corner receiving con- gratulations The time between bouts was filled up with usual uninterest- ing announcements.
 Time was called for the second mat. Gotch was first to spar for an open ing. Gotch worked with more con- fidence and was more willing to take chance. Hackenschmidt remained on the defensive. Hack made an eff fort for leg hold, but it was feeble. one and failed. Both men began to take more chances, Gotch being more confident and Hack apparently look
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05
TRADES COUNCIL PuLL- En OFF N0SI ENTERTAINiAG
 PROGRAM 1T FOREST PARK
TURNED-OUT
4,0OO
Baseball Game Captured by Voss- Niehol Team-Many Other Fea-
 lures on Program.

The largest crowd that has gather ed at Forest Park in several years celebrated Labor Day with various amusements from 10 o'clock yester~ day morning until midnight last night. All business houses in the city were closed during the afternoon and some of them throughout the day. Nearly 1sll manufacturing plants were shut down for the day and all banks and public buildings were closed. All courts were closed with the exception of the county court where pressing business made it necessary for that court to hold session. The crowd at the Park was estimated at 4,00e per sons.
 The Central Trades Council had charge of the big celebration at the Park and the committee who did things up" so wonderfully deserve credit, Those who made the arrange ments were J K McBurnett, J. A. Smith, Ed Price, A. w. Lehman, Ed Harvey, T. A. Wilson, w. l.. Meek, Jack Hull, o. l.. Moore, Charles Bain- bridge, Joe Johnson and Walter Her schel
 Louis Schmidt, presidsH of the Trades Council opened the eelebrd- tion with welcome addre in the auditorium at 9:30 o'clock. Several addresses and musical numbers were made during the morning in the audi torium. The speech making lasted from 10 o'clock until noon.
 At noon several hundred persons found shady spots in the Park grounds and on adjoining lots and spread bas- joyable event At 1 30 o'clock the rac- ing events began with Louis Schmidt in charge. Much interest was mani- Tested in the various events and the many prizes offered invited strong competition. All concession of the Park were in operation throughout the day. Several smaller ones were added besides the regular attractions. A dance from to 80 P. M. in the auditorium attracted many young peo- pie.
 The baseball game, the feature at traction of the day was called at 3:3O o'clock in the ball park between the All Union Mems team and the Voss- Nichol team. The game resulted in a 13-2 victory for the Voss-Nichol nine. Mullin did star pitching for Voss-Nichol, while Luhrsen twirled 'em for the All Union men. Graves and Brinke were catchers. The Union Men never had look in with their trained opponents, still the game went good with the grandstand and bleachers.
 All in all the Labor Day celebration in Pine Bluff was one of the most successful ever held here. The labor men were all more than pleased with the success of the affair and big thing5 for next year are already talked Of. The order at the Park throughout the day was perfect.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05
RHEA ASKS FOR
 CHANGE OF VENUE

It was reported here yesterday that attorneys for w. s. Rhea, who is to be placed on trial for murder Wesnes. day at Arkansas City, had asked for a change of venue to Jefferson county. The motion is said to have been argu- ed before Judge Grace at that place yesterday. Rhea was taken there to be present at the hearing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05
REMOVED TO CITIZENS BANK.
 Second Floor,

Where I have on display stock of fall suitings and over-coatings. All the latest shades and patterns. l will be pleased to have my friends and customers call and examine my stock. EISENkRAMER, the Tailor. Room 215.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05

WANTED-100 pair Shoes sewed half soles at 75 cents per pair. This price for 60 days only. Come to see me Ed Wallis, POS West Barraque.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05
A FINE INVESTMENT.

I offer my property. 250 feet front by 164 feet deep, corner 8th and Main St. for sale. Part cash and the bal ance in 10 yearly payments. s-29-6t.
 I. J. MOORE.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05

Children buy your drug store wants from us and get il school bag free with each soc purchase. BedelPs Phar- macy. 9.S.2w
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-09-05

Mrs. Rachel Bloom has arrived here to spend se.eral weeks with Mrs. Charles Veil.