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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
PROPOSED CHARTER OF
ST. LOUIS DEFEATED

ST. Louis, February 1.-The proposed
charter of the city of ST. Louis was de-
feated at special election today by a
majority of 40.155. The total vote was
1881, of which 24,S91 was for the char
ter and 64,046 against. About half of the
total registered vote of the city was
polled.
The charter provided for a single legis-
lative body elected at large by all voters,
civil service through the merit system,
and concentrating all legislative and ad-
ministrative power and responsibility on
a few officers answerable directly to the
people.
1t called for a referendum on fran
chises and will enable the citizens to re-
call any elective officer after IS months
trial. The charter If adopted would de-
prive the mayor of the power to control
1000 appointments.
Among other provisions in the pro-
posed code were the establishment of a
city printing plant, the publishing of a
monthly journal. and the preventing of
the holding up of legislation in committee
for more than 40 days. The charter would
prevent the assessing of city employees
for political purposes and city employees
and officials are forbidden to be members
of political committees. The over-capi-
talization of public utility corporations
also would be prevented.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
MEN CHARGED WITH
"SHORT CHANGING
Pair Is Also Said to Have Been Work.
ing Shell Game In
Birmingham

w. v. French and Richard KennybroolS
two white men, were arrested yester-
day morning at the Terminal station by
Detectives Wren and Sigsbee and Off
GERS Turner and Hamilton on charges of
attempting to swindle and short chang
ing. An additional charge of vagrancy
was placed against each of the men.
Kennybrook has the charges of short
changing docketed against him.
In the two men the officers believe
that they have the short change ar
lists who have been operating in Bir-
mingham for several months.
When arrested the two men were work
ing what is known in official circles as
the shell game on a countryman.
Kennybrook has been positively identi-
fled as one of the men who attempted
to short change A. l.. Nowlin of Nowlin's
Delicatessen store several nights ago.
A. L. Nowlin had quite an experience
with the men several days ago. The men
were very bold and attempted to rob the
cash register when Mr.. Nowlin went to
the safe to get change for the $40 bill
handed him. When an attempt was made
to call an officer the men grabbed the
telephones and prevented it. Mr.. Nowlin
yesterday positively identified Kennybrook
as one of the men concerned in the af-
fair,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
OF GRAVE IS FAILURE

Stanford, KY, February This quiet
town has been stirred as never before
blythe attempted robbery of the grave
Of the late George B. Saufley, a prom
inent lawyer, who died here last
March. The grave was opened last
night and the custodian of the ceme-
terry early today found the coffin re-
moved but unopened
1t is believed the work of removing
the coffin occupied more time than
the perpetrators had counted on and
that they abandoned their work of car
rying off the body because of the APP
proach of dawn
Bloodhounds were put on the track
of the ghouls, but up to a late hour
tonight no arrests had been made.
Relatives some months ago were ap-
prised that a caretaker at the cemetery
had been offered "a sum of money to rob
the grave of George Saufley and since
then watch has been kept over the
spot notwithstanding this. the ghouls
gained access to the cemetery and at
tempted to carry out their work Evil
dence at hand today indicated that a
woman was engaged with at least one
man in the attempt to get the body
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
MANY. SELMA VOTERS
HAVE QUALIFIED
Alabama River Boat American
Arrives With Big Load
FARMERS GO TO WORK
Central Alabama Farmers VIII Plant
Large Corn Crop and Have Already
Begun PIowing-Harmony Club
Entertains With Dance

Selma, February 1.-(Special THE
voters of Selma and Dallas county are
well prepared for any elections which
will be held in the county during the
present year as is evidenced by tho
large number of them who have paid
their poll tax. The recent amendment
election found a large number of the
voters of the county disqualified and
unable to participate. If such an cleo.
ton turns up again 1t will find the
ma jority of the voters of the COUNTY
prepared to cast their ballots.
The uncertainty which surrounds leg
islation of Importance which will come
before the present legislature has been
the means of reminding the voters OF
the county the urgency of having their
poll tax paid. The majority of the
voters of Selma want saloons here ii
they are allowed in the three largest
cities of the state. and it is generally
believed that an election upon this
question will be held during the year.
For several days past Tax Collector
Crawford Phillips has been busy is
suing poll tax receipts. At IL o'clock
today over 1000 poll tax receipts had
been issued and to this number was
added over 200 more during the aft
ernoon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02

full, and until Alabama frees herself
from the blot of such conditions there
will not be that higher order of things
for which we are all striving.
The earnings of a convict while in
the mines as a rule assist in the en-
richment of the lessees and the burst
ing of the state treasury. We take the
blood money of these poor devils and
educate our young people with it. while
his wife or child is a fit subject of
charity and usually, as the rule proves,
ends wores than even that.
1.-The time has passed when we should
take such earnings as this and use
them for any purpose except the al
deviation of such distress. This bill that
l have drawn should have the sup
port of every good man and woman In
this state. 1t has more humanity In
it than any enactment ever brought to
the attention of Alabama lawmakers.
have the assurance of many legislators
that this bill will be passed. 1t is
obvious that I am unselfish in this
and that I am only striving to help
the poor fellow who cannot help him
self The adoption of this law will make
the unfortunate less the convict for
he will have the states assurance that
what he earns is going to his depend
ent ones, and he will have the peace
full assurance that they are not OBJ
jects of charity or In want at home"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
VIADUCT BILL Is
IN GREAT DANGER
DELEGATION STANDS
FIVE TO ONE AGAINST BILL TO
EMPOWER COUNCIL TO CLOSE
STREETS PERMANENTLY

The question of the viaducts for Bir-
mingham, which has been hanging by a
thread for so long, seems about to fall
into dangerous straits again, according to
reports which come from Montgomery.
1t Is stated that the Jefferson delega-
ton stands five to two against the bill
to allow the city council the power TO
vacate permanently the streets now clos
ed, and against such odds 1t will require
all the personality of Mayor Exum, and
the efforts of Representative Walker
Percy to put the matter through. Even
the most ardent supporters express fear
for the cause. If the bills do not pass,
all the conferences and agreements which
the railroads and city have been foimu-
lating will be for nought.
Mayor Exum left yesterday afternoon
for Montgomery to continue his fight/ror
the passage of the BILL On his previous
trips the liquor and commission bills have
been so troublesome that he had little
opportunity to press the needs OF Blr-
mingham for viaducts. He has taken his
automobile to the capital. however, and
will no doubt have better opportunity
TO get acquainted.
The mayor is popular with the legisla-
tors, but he is up against a hard prop
osition. If he loses, it will be no dis
grace. but should he win, the victory will
be a great one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
COREY IS NOW A THRIVING
CITY OF A THOUSAND SOULS
BY G. H. MANDY

Much has been said about the vast
industrial developments at Corey the i'm
mensity of which must be seen to be fully
appreciated, and from all accounts the
Industrial development has only just be-
gun. In keeping with the new work now
in course of construction is the progress
in building the new town. 1t is not gen.
orally known that there is at present
a population of nearly 1000 souls and that
business houses and dwellings are being
erected on every hand.u There is no finer
thoroughfare in the United States than
Gary avenue, the main street of the new
town, on or near which will be the bus
mess section of the city.
There are number of business houses
already open for trade. some of them
the equal of any in the district, including
the First Bank of Corey, the Plaza hotel,
DR.. Donald's drug store, Showers furni-
ture store, Benton Bros general store,
and many others The bank building is
on the corner of Gary avenue and the
Plaza and is a handsome two-story
structure of colored pressed brick. the
design unique and striking. The officers
and directors of the bank are all men of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
CONVICT FUND FOR
C0NWCT'S FAMILIES
Representative Martin Says
This Should Be Case
HAS DRAWN UP BILL
jackson County Legislator Here In In
terest of What Is Deemed Most
Humanitarian Enactment Ever
Proposed in Alabama

Representative w. J. Martin of Jack
son county reached Birmingham last
night for the purpose of comforting
with some local people in reference to
some legislation in which he is in
terested. He formerly resided in Bir-
mingham and has many friends in this
city. On account of his past connec-
tions here he is called the eighth
member of Jeffersons, delegation"
Mr.. Martin is the author of perhaps
one of the most humanitarian enact
ments that has ever been offered in
the history of state legislation. He af-
firms that such is the case and in talk
ing of the bill with former Gov. Will
liam D. Jelks. Col John w. Tomlin-
son, national executive committeeman
from Alabama, and others. They agreed
that his bill was quite unprecedented.
Mr.. Martin would provide that all
of the earnings of state or county
convicts from the coal mines or farms
sion for the dependent unfortunates
who are left at home.
At the present time the money de-
rived from the IHdnudl ldDOr OF con-
yicts is used to educate the boys and
girls of Alabama.
would anyone wish his child to be
educated with the blood money of a
convict?' is the ringing Interrogation
of Representative Martin in discussing
his bill. Surely there is no free white
man in this glorious commonwealth
who would care that such be the meth
cd of his child's education. Yet that
is actually what is taking place daily
In proud old Alabama.
Numerous are the cases where the
wife or child of the convict is re-
duced to abject poverty through the
Imprisonment of their breadwinner.
Are we to pay no heed to them? When
the poor guilty wretch is carried away
from the bench of justice the wife
breaks down into sobs and her heart
almost breaks and the stern Judge or
ders her taken from the court. Frail
and weeping. she bids her former idol
good-by and from that time. has no
provided livelihood. The result of such
condition is nothing less than shame
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
MAY BUILD MORE
THAN 10 STORIES
American Trust and Savings Bank to
Buy Additional Property of
rs Feet Frontage

Negotiations are progressing between
the building committee Of the American
Trust and Savings bank and adjacent
property owners for the requirement by
the former of % feet next to the site of
the bank. II the property is secured 1t
is expected that a larger building than Is
stories will be erected by the bank soon.
The officers of the bank recently au-
thorized the statement that an 1s-story
building would be erected However, the
building committee has been approached
on the matter of larger building and
that idea is receiving thought. While
this plan is being followed. the work OF
designing an 18-stoty building is going
forward without dny interruption. A
meeting of the building committee of this
institution is held tevery few days and
PLANS discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
FAVORITES RUN BADLY
AT OAKLAND TRACK

Oakland, February 1.-Favorites did
not fare well at Emeryville today, there.
being number of upsets. Light
showers fell and the track was heavy
and holding.
First race, Futurity course-Lucille
Manley (Kederis) 8 to 2, won; Tahoe
(Thomas), IS to 4, second: Rusmax
(Riddle), to /, third Time, :15 3-5
Sinceridad Waco Bill, Fontello, Amala,
yentian, Toe Dancer, Mike Donlin, Sal
lie O'Day and Seacoast finished as
named.
Secon race, Futurity course-Back
Bay (Gargan), B to 1. won; Gyptis
(Pickens), 20 to 1, secon; Hand Satchei
(Glass), to 2, third Time, IA AS.
Russeau, Lady NJ NJ, T. w. Clark, Sue
Layton, Bob Chocolate, Sim Feinn. DR..
Bodine and Trieste ran.
Third race, 6 furlongs-Harry STAN
hope CT. McIntyre), to l, won; Aunt
Polly (Fisher), IL to 1. second; Cava-
lena (Morse), 100 to /, third. Time,
1:18 80. Wise Child, Incentive, David
Boland, Prince Winter, Mona LISA.
Mitre, Indian Star and Liberto ran.
Fourth race-1h miles-Matador O..
McIntyre), II to 5. won; John J. Rog-
ers (Pickens). 25 to 1, second; Mer-
lingo (Martin), to 1. third. Time,
2:O1 3-5. Fuletta, Dovalta, Royal
River Silver Grain, Kogo. Captain
Burnett ran. -
Fifth race. furlongs-Lord Provost
(McBride), Z to /, won; Abe Slupsky
(Thomas). 2 to J., second; Grace c.,
&c. MARTINI, to 2, third. Time,
1:17 AS. Lady Adelaide, Adena, Ed
die Mott Alchemist, Clara W., Howard
Pearson and Rec1use ran.
Sixth race, furlongs-Jessuburn
| (Pickens). 10 to 1, won; Doncaster INC
Intyre), 8 to 5, second; Lord Clinton
(Martin), 8 to l, third. Time. 1892 2-5.
Billy Myer, Emma G., Domithilda, Re-
sponseful, Meltondale, Young Belle,
Busy Man and Tramotor ran. Welakao
| left at post.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
RESTORATIVE
TREATMENT FOR
NERVOUS MEN

Coming from a source of I'M
questioned authority on the all
.nents of men 1t is presumed to
be infallible. while the profession
generally endorse the ingredients
and prescribe them In many Diff
ferent forms of various diseases.
The following formula is highly
efficient in quickly restoring in
nervous exhaustion. melanchotia,
anxiety, timidity in venturing.
dizziness, heart palpitation.
trembling limbs, insomnia, thin
ness, cold extremities,. tired-all-
in feeling and general inability
to do those natural and rational
acts upon which depends a mans
success and happiness in social
and everyday life.
The instructions for mixing at
home secretly so that no embar-
lows: First get three ounces OF
syrup sarsaparilla compound ana
one ounce compound fluid balm
wort; mix and let stand two
hours. Then add one ounce COM
pound essence cardiol and one
ounce tincture cadpmene COM
pound mot cardamom), and mix
all together. The directions are
to take one teaspoonful after
each meal and one when retiring,
until bounding health and full
strength are restored. Even q
few weeks will witness most
wonderful results.
Astonishing nervous force and
equilibrium follow the treatment.
no matter how serious the case
This contains no opiates what
ever and may also be used by
women who suffer with their
nerves with absolute certainty OF
prompt and lasting benefits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
SAMUEL GOMPERS HAS
FINE SENSE OF HUMOR

Washington, February 1.-Samuel Comp
ers' alleged fondness for quotations from
ancient literature may compel the fed
eral supreme court to interpret the in
tricacies of that snappy little phrase,
go to" The point was raised in the
Bucks Stove and Range company con-
tempt case brought against officials of
the American Federation of Labor. One
of the bits of evidence produced to show
that President Gompers had violated the
Injunction against boycotting was an al
legged written stateemnt by him dealing
with injunctions and boycotts, and con-
Guiding with the phrase go To-
IL asked Mr.. Gompers what he meant
nv that" MI. Davenport, one of the coun-
sell, told the supreme court. He said he
had been reading ancient literature and
he had often run across the phrase Go
To-"
The court laughed and Mr.. Davenport
raised to another point.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02

affairs in the district and well known
in the financial world. They include Rob-
ert Jemison, Jr.. Henry B. Gray, John l..
Kaul, p. G. Shook and others. The fix
lures and general appointments of the
bank are among the most handsome in
the district The Plaza hotel is in the
same building. 1t is fitted up in hand
some style. everything new and up-to-
date. 1t is a model of neatness, every
detail being carried out for the comfort
and convenience of the guests. A. e.
Meehl the well known caterer is the les
see, James vallery day clerk, J. Fl. Gar
rison night clerk. The office, lobby and
dining room are furnished in mission
style, and are very inviting. The rooms
are light and airy and elegantly fur
nished, every modern convenience being
provided.
At the rear of the hotel is a well equip
ped barber shop and pool room. fhe GU
sine is excellent and Mine Host" Meehl
intends to keep up the high standard in
every department which characterized the
opening of the new hosiery. go
The Showers furniture company occu-
pies the duplicate building on the other
side of the plaza and has as fine a
display of high-grade furniture on exhi-
bition as can be seen in the Birmingham
district
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
Pratt City News

d. ]. Garter, James Almon, Jake AL
mon and George Donaldson spent few
days with Joe Lowry, who went on q
hunting and fishing trip to Arkdelphia,
have returned.
John Walker is quite sick at his home
on Maple street.
The Eagle local lodge No. a72 enjoyed a
ball tonight at the Pratt City hall. Good
music had been secured and the affair
was greatly enjoyed by large crowd.
Miss Matte Morris of Tuscumbia, who
has been visiting Miss Zuber, returned
home yesterday.
Rev. J. e. Barnes, the new pastor Of
tie Baptist church, has moved into the
parsonage and has assumed his duties.
E. w. Young has returned from a visit
to Hartselle.
Mrs. N. C. Carraway will entertain Mrs.
7. F. West and Mrs. e. b. Kilgore of
Ensley, Mrs c. d. Comstock, Mrs. Dun
can and Mrs Mcmahon at luncheon to-
day,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
DEATH, LIST GROWS
IN PHILIPPINES

Washington, February 1.-The eruption
of Taal volcano and the accompanying
disturbances in the Philippines killed 700
people in the town OF 'ralisay. according
to the report of The governor of Balangas
province, which was cabled to the war
department today by Governor General
Forbes of the Philippines. The earth
quake shocks continue, the governor gen-
eral added
Among the estimates of casualties
transmitted to the war department today
was report from Delegate Apacble.
representing lBalangas in the Philippines
assembly, who placed the total dead at
800. The delegates report added that
500 families mad been ruined by the dis
aster.
The Philippine authorities are face TO
face with the absolute necessity OF adopt
ing relief measures to avoid suffering
as the falling mud and lava destroyed
the crops within considerable radius
ofTfhe volcano The Red Cross society
in the islands is taking steps toward that
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
Farmers Are Busx

The farmers of central Alabama have
taken advantage of the weather of the
past few weeks and have begun active
preparations for the planting of tn cir
next crop. Nearly all of the land in
central Alabama has been plowed up
and only awaits another blowing In
the early spring before the crops are
planted. Diversified farming will be
engaged in more extensively this year
by the farmers than 1t was last year.
More land will be devoted to corn also,
and a large crop is expected through
out this section of the state If the
weather conditions are favorable dur
ing the season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02

The Alabama river boat American
reached Selma wharf early this morn
ing from Mobile, bringing a large load
of miscellaneous freights. The load con =
sisted of large quantity of dry goods
from the east and hundreds of sacks Of
grain from the west. The American
left late this afternoon on her return
trip to Mobile with large load OF
freight consisting of fertilizers, cotton
seed hulls, meal and miscellaneous
freights for the lower river landings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02

Among the social affairs of the week
none proved more enjoyable than the
pink domino dance this evening ten
dered by the members of the Harmony
club. All of the guests were MA sked
and partners were chosen as they en-
tered the ballroom. Later much merri-
removed their disRuises. The evenings
pleasure was participated In by about
25 couples and among the visitors pres
emit were Miss Setta Lee Bensinger of
Louisville. Miss Lenora Rich of Nash
willie. Miss BERTHE Stienhart of Ne wark,
N. j., Miss Ella Rocka way of New
York. and Mr.. and Mrs. Lionel Haas
of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
Musicale For Visitors

Mrs Harry Smith and Mrs John
Creagh entertained at a musicale this
after/oon at o'clock, complimentary
to Miss Mary Bibb of New Decatur and
Miss Clara Lee Woodson of Birmine.-
ham. The occasion was given in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Smith on Tre-
mont street and palms and carnatiofs
were used In decorating the apart
ments. The hostesses and honorees re-
ceived in the library and the parlor
and dining room were thrown togeth-
err for the accommodation of the
guests. g1
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
RUTH GREY
THE ALL.sTAR MUSICAL COURSE
Presents
NINE. BRIDGE BLYE

Americas most famous pianist. Ball
room Hotel Hi1lman. Friday afternoon,
Feb. 3, $3.50 pm. Admission SLIPS. Spe-
oial students ticket soc. Those de-
oiring to use the remaining coupon on
ticket may do SO. Tickets on sale at
all music stores.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02

Philadelphia. February 1.-The d.
rectors of the. Pennsylvania Railroad
company: today declared the regular
quarterly dividend of III per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-02
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. the world
wide Cold and Grip remedy. removes
cause. Call for full name. Look for sig
nature Z. W. GROVE. Csc.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-06-11
AUTO RACES STOPPED.
Death of One Driver Causes Post
 ponement of Event.

Chicago. June 10.-with one driver killed and the pilot of sed- ond rar thrown over fence. the the automobile races at Hawthorne Park were called of during the sec ond event today. Maurice Basic, driving an Abbott Detroit. was so severely injured in the first race that he died within fifteen minutes. His machine overturned at the sharp turn at the right of the granlstand His skull was fractured and his body badly torn.
 Joe Jaggersberger. driver of the Case car, had made the first round of the track in the second events when his car hurdIed fence at the same point. He was not badly ln- jured The spectators when ins formed officially of Basle's death yelled:
 In spite of this the race was called oT after the accident in the next event. A few exhibition drives were given to satisfy the crowd