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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Personal and General

C. w Neitch has returned from the funeral of his wife, which was held re- gently in Cullman. She was buried by the side of her twin sister, in local cemetery, after services at the house Mrs. Veitch was the daughter of AL derman Henry Ehrensperger, one of the foremost citizens of Cullman.
 MT. and Mrs. Neil Hutchins have re- turned from Ohio after an extended va cation there.
 Mrs. J. w. English and children have returned home after a delightful visit In Tennessee and Missouri.
 Mrs. Robert E. Chadwick and son have returned from Tennessee after a long and plea sant vacation.
 Charles Culpepper George McNamara and R. D. Osgood have returned from Chicago.
 A. Q Cane is in Tronto, Canada, and will remain there for over two weeks before returning home.
 John Rose has returned after de- lightful vacation.
 Rev. Malcolm NJ. Stewart of Nash vile. Tenn, will fill the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church today at II o'clock services, and Judge Samuel D. Weakley will deliver a temperance ad- dress at the o'clock service. The Grace Presbyterian church has annouced that no service will be held at this church. so that all may have an opportunity to hear Judge Weakley at the First church.
 Rev. W. D. Upshaw, the Georgia Cy- clone" will preach to the men only to- morrow at the Franklin theatre on a prohibition subject. The meeting will begin at o'clock. This Is one of the series of lectures given under the auspices of the Baracca class of the Baptist church. All men are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Two Good Games

Ensley enjoyed two very pretty and fast games of baseball yesterday when the Electricians defeated the Accountants, and the Mechanics bested the Mills. Tn the first game the Electricians defaate ed the Accountants by the score of to 3, and in the second contest the Mechanics trounced the Mills by the close score of to Q.
 The first battle was practically feature less. Although all of the pitchers were batted rather freely. errors decided the contest. Sexton, who pitched for the Ac- Icountants, was hit freely and was ac- corded poor support. The errors, which were made in the ninth inning of the first game, together with the heavy hit ting of the opponents, were responsible for Sexton's defeat.
 Up till the ninth inning the Account ants had the lead and the game Was very close. But then the team literally went to pieces. The pitcher was batted rather freely and when a few men oc- cupied the bases the felders made errors and lost the game. All through the game the umpire. O'Hare, was in trouble. Both sides objected to his decisions and the players nagged at him all through the game.
 The score by innings was R.H E. Accountants ...... 200 0O0 100--3 & Electricians ............. 900 001 00o-6
 Batteries Sexton and Reese; Aldrich. Wiggins and Eubanks.
 The second game was hotly con tested and an interesting struggle Shepherd, pitching for the Mechanics pitched a good, consistent game, and although he was accorded rather poor support, deserved to win. Davis, who
 pitched for the Mills, also pitched z
 good game, but the men behind him did not hit when hits meant runs The game was featured by the splen- did fielding of Bell, the second basemar of the Mechanics Had 1t not been fo1 his sensational fielding the Mills would have no doubt won. Twice he made sensa tional catches and the Millers
 were left stranded on the bases. Both Shepherd and Davis pitched
 good ball, as neither was hit hard
 and if good support had been accorded them, each would have had less runs scored off his delivery. However | Davis nearly lost the game in the nintf through errors and bad throws of his teammates. On a hit by Beddow, ol the Mills, in the ninth. a man wa: thrown out at the plate on very close | decision. This ended the game. Grab' | umpired very good game, and his de cisions were very fair.
 Score by innings: R.H.E | Mechanics ...... 010 003 000-4 | Mills .......... 101 900 0G1-3 | Batteries: Shepherd and Pierre; Davi | and Vaughan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
REPUBLICANS MEET
 IN CALHOUN COUNTY
Adopt Resolutions Indorsing Taft Barker, Long and Thompson.
 State Delegates Appointed

Anniston. August 19.-(Special.)-At meeting of the Calhoun county republican Saturday afternoon a deleSa- ton was elected to attend the stase re- publican convention to be held III DIT minRham, August 3l as follows. C' h. Barker. J. w. Griffin c. R. Bentley, NOT rts woodruff. T. P Harrison, George Wright and J. H. Fite.
 A delegation was also elected to at tend the district convention which Will meet on the call of the national executive committee.
 The old county executive committee was retained with Fred D. Noble as a ''half- man and ]. G. Woodruff, secretary.
 Resolutions offered by Norris Woodrufi were adopted, indorsing the admlnlstra- ton of President William Howard Iaft p p. Barker. national committeeman and Pope Nj. Long, state chairman. Ihe same resolutions also indorsed the admin istraton of former Chairman J. o Thompson as having been performed Ill the interest of the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
COREY POSTOFF|CE NOW READY FOR USE Formal Inspection Is Made
 by Diltz TWO BASEBALL GAMES Large Open Air Meeting Addressed by Prohibition Speakers in Ems
 ley Last Night = Other
 News of Steel City
TWO BASEBALL GAMES

| Corey's handsome new postonice VII probably be thrown open to the public to- morrow for the first time. All of the equipment has been installed and the postoffice Is ready, but is awaiting an off. cial order from Washington. | It Is thought that 1t will be opened Mon- day as Postoffice Inspector Ditz of Wash iington was in Corey yesterday and in spected the office, and as soon as his re- port reaches Washington and is accepted an order will be sent to Corey to open at once.
 The handsome fixtures in the new post office were manufactured by the Fed eral Equipment company of Carlisle, Pa. In the new postoffice arrangements have been made for large number of letter boxes. a postal savings bank and the services of six mail carriers. The fixtures and equipment are sufficient to serve a city of 10000 inhabitants and this is per- haps the neatest and handsomest post office in any community with the popula- ton of Corey.
 A contract has been made by J. A. White, chief clerk of the railroad E'ail service, with the Birmingham Rail vay, Light and Power company to handle mail for the new station. It has been arranged so that the mail from Birmingham Ill be brought to Corey four times a day-at 6: 45 and s:40 a. m. and 20 and 6:lo D. m. Mail will be taken from Corey to Bir- mngham at 7:15 a. m. and 1:45 and 6:l5 D. m.
 Inspector Diltz seemed very much pleased over the new postoffice and said that the postoffice was as handsomely and completely equipped as any office he had ever seen. He said. however, hat the office was only in keeping with he model town and that every requirement. that the government had asked for Lad been made.
 The office will be In the hands of T.. C. Gibbs He was declared installed by the inspectors and will open the office when the formal order from Washington arrives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

The angry men proceeded to tear down the walls and Lombard the soldiers witf bricks
 An officer of the troops managed for a time to placate the mob, but the oisslle throwing was renewed. Thereupon the soldiers fixed bayonets and a rnasistrate read the riot act the crowd neanwhiie jeering and continuing the attack
 When several soldiers had been hit the officers commanding the troops fred thelr pistols in the air and the troops did ike wise with their carbines.
 The crowd, however. believing that only blanks were being used. continued 10 jeer and throw missiles. Then follnwsi other shots from the troops directly q the disturbers. One man sitting on tile wall was seen to turn over oack Nafos and fall and three others dropped in taeir tracks The mob then quickly scattered in terror.
 Rioting continued throughout the night and three more deaths were added to those of the afternoon, While many persons were injured, These casualties resulted from ean explosion durlhs fire in the freight sheds, started by flot CTS. The local mob was joined tohlsnl l by 5000 tin plate workers who also are incensed at the shooting or the men by the troops, and although ooo rnilitianlen guarded the railway llhe' the combined mob; outmaneuvered them, tore up the tracks, footed troop traih and secured large quantity or amilu- milton and then burned the cars con taining the soldiers equipment
 Afterwards the rioters marched into the town. broke into the office or Justice of the peace who had read the riot act, and threw his goods into the street.
 When the police and the troops dis- persed the rioters they again returned to the freight sheds and set ire 10 them As the flames were licking up the building a series of explosions oc- cured. The troops charged and drove back the rioters and then extinguished the blaze.
 Search of the ruins revealed the three bodies.
 In the streets and at the railway sheds soldiers were compelled to make a number of bayonet charges Many persons including women and children, were wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
STATEHOOD AWAITS
 TAFT'S SIGNATURE
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 the President be met immediately if the veto could not be oVerrdden.
 Albuquerque. N. NJ, August 19.-News of the passage Of the statehood resolution in the House, marking the succe ssful cul- T'nation Of New MeXico's 50-year strug- gle or statehood, was received with wild ltioicing throughout the territory. Four thousand people gathered at the celebra- ton in .slbuquerque and eheered for Prfs- ident Taft the Senate and House of Rep ltsentatiVes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
"M;dnight Crew" Entertained

The "NIidnight Crew were entertained h.. Roscoe Hail at the home of MT. and
 Mrs. David Hancock last Friday evening. [ ,eht refreshments were served during tre evening. In the contest MT. William Conner won the prize. Among those who ,ioyed the evening were the following: Arthur Feaster. Alder Abbott, Lawrence Gt drey, Clyde Parker Roscoe Hail, Rich aid Hail. Willis Ransome, Rubert Myers,
 William Conner. Charles Williams, Chick Brown, w. A. McNeely, William Gould. Sid Shropshire. Leon McGavock and Misses Bessie McCaskey- Marge Beal. Nettie Beall, Pauline. Mckay, Genivieve Purt, Jeannette Whitehead. Margaret Morrison, Bettic Truslow, Helen Shrop- shire and Miss Volts. The chaperones
 were Mrs. T. ]. Abbott. Miss Margaret Abbott and MT and Mrs. David Hant cock.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Franklin Theatre

and 22nd, slides of the ball games played by the departments of T. C., 1. & R. R. Co.,, on Saturday, the 18th, will be shown here on our screen. A few of the sensational plays, such as long hits, close decisions and also the scrap with the umpire. etc.
 On Thursday night we are going to have the best wrestling match ever pulled off in Ensley, by McEachran and Briggs, two well matched wrest- lers. Don't miss this show. Only 5c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Bndx nf Gue En Route

Montgomery. August 19-(special''-Ine hody of Daniel s. Cue the vel known
 Montgomerian. who died at co'or'uo
 Springs. Col. on Thursday night VIII
 reach Montgomery on the 6:4o o'clock tram
 Monday night. according to word wnlch was received in the city today. me re, |mains are being accompanied by MT ana Mrs J. Nicholas Jones, wno were at 'ie beside of MT. Cue when ne dieo' Josenh Cue of Pensacola, the brother lof the dead man, will reach Montgomeiy | on Sunday night Funeral arrangements will be announced following upon his arr lrival In the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Prohibitionists Hold Meeting

The Saloon Opposition league of Ems ley held a big meeting last night at the bank corner. with c. P. Beddow. president of the prohibition forces; Capt Frank s. White. and Charles Rice as speakers. The Ensley Italian band furnished appropriate music for the occasion and perhaps the largest crowd that had ever attended a proht- btion meeting assembled about the cor ner and listened to the speakers.
 After a short glowing introduction by the leader of the forces in Ensley, w. R. Stewart, c. F. Beddow acknowl- edged the introduction and after a few words started on a very pithy speech.
 He told the audience that the subject was of vital importance, as they knew. to the city and that they should vote as their consciences told them. He said that prohibition was the greatest bless ing of the country, and that the cit- zens should vote for the welfare of the community. After his exhortation he attacked the arguments of his oppo- nents and the Smith bill.
 Capt Frank s. White then spoke. He was warmly applauded as he addressed the crowd. He delivered characteristic speech on the vital subject" He told of the condition during the saloon re- gime and during prohibitions. He pointed out that there were not as many air rests, not as much drunkenness and thai | the town was better in every way. | He then told of the work of the cam paigners and what they hoped to accom- l plish. He refuted the arguments of thu saloonists and closed by urging the peo 1 pie to vote for prohibition. He wa. warmly and loudly applauded and shout of delight were given to his speech a I times
 Charles l.. Rice. the secretary of thu opposition was introduced. He tol' those assembled that he would tall
 straight to the point and would not ,keel | them long. He told them that prohibi
 ton would carry in the county and T
 F,nsley by q good majority. He spok
 of the weaknesses of the opponents sr
 guments and told of the strength of pro
 hibition. He intimated that the saloon ists were already beaten, in his opinior
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
STOP PROFANE
 CANAL OVERSEERS

New Orleans, August 19-As result of complaint made by Spanish laborers in culebra Cut. according to mail adviees received yesterday from Panama, that some foremen are accustomed when wish ing to emphasize an order to use language that reflects upon the laborbers ancestry. Col George W. Goethals has issued the following order:
 The use of profane or abusive language by foremen or others in authority when addressing subordinates will not ne toler- nta taG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Would Pay Secretaries Expenses

Washington, August 19.-The prospect that Congress will not authorize the ''ex- tla months pay to congressional em- pones this year. resulted today in the introduction by Senator Hepburn Of q resolution to pay the travelling expenses of senator's secre a-ies The extra month s pay has been d congressional institution for many years. taking the place of mileage allowance but the demo- cratic House of Representatives has de- clared against it this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Railway Stations Deserted

The railway stations presented rath CT a deserted appearance during the forenoon, most of the porters being out Few persons attempted to travel and the usual rush was confined to those lines operating suburban service. These maintained a fairly regular schedule and did not suffer the delays with which they were compelled to put up with yesterday.
 The strikers are more successful out side of London At Birmingham freight was moved today only with the assist ance of strong forces of police. Disorder is threatened. The strike is general in Dublin where the unions claim 80 per cent of the employees are out. The ex- presses from Dublin to Cork and Dublin to Rosslaare harbor have been discon- tinued Trains operated today were in the hands of inexperienced men. In West Wales, there was an almost com plete stoppage. In Edinburgh and al other Scottish points the companies ex- penienced difficulty in keeping trains moving. Three trains for London were cancelled Men refused to mount the locomotives.
 Lancashir was also hard hit, the rail way service being dsorganized
 At Manchester the strike committee ad vised the lord mayor they were unable to accept responsibility for any trouble that might result in the refusal of the railway companies to pay wages to those men who had not returned their uniforms and equipment as ordered
 At many places in manufacturing dis tricts the factories have been compelled to close because of lack of fuel anc other supplies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
4 TWOOD FLIES TO
 BUFFALO IN FACE
 OF WIND STORMS
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 not to come through to Buffalo tonight and the disappointed people left for the city When Atwood swept Into view not more than a score of people were on hand He made a perfect landing In the center of the mile oval.
 "It wasn't what you would call perfect day for air sailing" said he. There was a sharp wind sweeping in off the lake and before l had covered 40 miles my hands began to feel numb. Conditions did not improve any either.
 The smoke from the steel plant on reaching Buffalo confused me and the swing to the north puzzled me.
 Under the circumstances and with the wind getting brisker and more flukey every minute. I decided not to risk much flying over the city.
 Pm a little uncertain about my plans tomorrow Perhaps I will go on to Utica starting In the morning. I may not stop at Rochester, but if l do 1t will be for only a short time. There Is a new machine waiting at Utica and I'm going to get there as soon as possible.
 Across the continent flight possible Why, I don't want to boast but there is nothing alarming In such an under taking now.'
 Swanville Pa, August 19-Atwoods bi- plane which had been kept under trees rear the lake shore all night, after 1t had be en brought to earth in a cornfield, be- cause the aviator found he had not suf- fioient gasoline to take him to Erie, was wheeled out Into the field again early today Atwood said he expected to land in Erie about Il o'clock and start for Buffalo at noon.
 AS soon as I get into New York state l will be safely out of these treacherous lake breezes." said Atwood. ''The wind. In the run from Cleveland here. almost disabled my machine. I ran into regu- lar gales from the north and part of the way I had to go ahead at an angle that almost threw me out of my seat. At one place I made a sheer drop of 400 feet, but luckily caught my bearing before l got too low The trouble with most avia- tors is that they become too reckless. After one is accustomed to being up high te in a large measure loses his fear of gravity.
 After being up a thousand feet or more he feels comparatively safe when he Is as low as two or three hundred feet, as if he could step into the air at that height without experiencing so much as jar when he hits the ground. This forgetfulness of gravity, I think. accounts for some of the fatal jinks which some ayiators attempt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Average Acre Value sl5.47

Washington. August 19The avera;e farm value per acre of all heid crops grown in 1910 in the United States vas ap- prox mately $15.41, as just estimated by the department of agriculture. This IS a decrease of g cents from last year. when the average was s16.46 per acre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Senate Passes Curtis Bill

Washington, August l9.-The Curtis bili' regulating the loaning of money in the District of Columbia, and designed to wipe out the loan shark business in gos ernment departments. was passed to- day by the Senate,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20

and would soon acknowledge their de- l feat. w. R. Stewart announced the speak | ings that would be held during the coming week and by what odds Ensley | would go for prohibition. The Ensley Italian band played during the intermissions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
Ladies' Complimentary Ticket IDLE HOUR THEATRE "Wednesday, August 23
 1:30 to 6:30.
REPUBLICANS OF
 MONTGOMERY MEET
Instructed for Taft, Barker, Long. Lowndes Republicans Likewise
 in Session

Montgomery, August 19.-(Special. )--The Montgomery county republican convention met in annual session Saturday et noon at the Majestic theatre and besides trans- acting routine business adopted resoiu- tions indorsing President Taft, National Committeeman Barker of Alabama ana State Chairman Pope M. Long
 Delegates to the state republican con vention. which will convene in Birming- ham August S1, were also elected as fol- lows: J. P. Dimmick, Isaac Holland, War ren S. Reese, George Newstill, Asa F.. Stratton. Asbury Robinson, T. c. Bing- ham and Mark D. Chapman. The dele gates were instructed for Taft. Barker and Long.
 over and called to. order by the tounfy chairman, George Newstill. Mark D. Chapman acted as secretary. A largo number of Montgomery county repabli- cans were present and the meeting was a harmonious one throughout.
 Resolutions indorsing the past admihis- tration of J. O. Thompson as state chiiir- man of Alabama, offered by Nathan Alex ander were voted down by decisife ma jority.
 A telegram received from -oWhies county saturday stated that the Lowndes county republican convention was leld Saturday also and that besides appointing delegates to the state convention, resoln- lions indorsing President -raft, Nationni lf,on,n,itteeman Barker ana state Chair man Long were adopteu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-20
BeddOw's Reply

MT Beddow made the following reply to Colonel Bowman through the press:
 T notice in report of your meeting at Bessemer last night that you are quot ell as having stated that you would send a written challenge to me to meet you ih joint debate at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday night, August 9. the ques- ton to be debated to read: If Jefferson county should vote wet on August a. which would be better for the people, the cispensary or the open saloon?''
 'l have not received your letter. and fer fear that you might change your mind and not send it. l take this opportunity or replying in advance. We have en- deavored throughout this campai ign 10 find someone with sufficient nerve and cour- eee to defend in joint discussion the sa- Icon side of this question Of course, I do net propose to be shifted from the main issue in this case, which is the question of wet or dry. I have already engage n4ents made to speak on Wednesday night, hut if you will defend the side of the question which you have publicly indorsed and will meet me in joint debate on the question of dry or wet, and the question r wet, as to whether or not the dis Iensary is preferable to the saloon, I will cancel this engagement with the greatest pleasure and would be glad, not only to meet you on Wednesday night. but vii arrange to meet you at any other time and place that you may name The other terms CT your challenge are satisfactory.
 Tt would give me great satisfaction tc get chance at you before the people or tie iniquitous Smith bill, with it's liduol trust excise commission, it's 30-room hos tels and it's other evils. According to rvmor, the leaders of the saloonists have hesitated about the wisdom of using you on the stump; they seem to fear you will hurt their cause. Ii was our intention not to meet in joint discussion anyone. with cut they had papers of credit from the officers of the opposing organization; how ever, so anxious am I to get joint dis cussion with you that I will waive this In your case and will be glad to meet you at any time or any place before the close of the campaign Yours truly.
 "C. P. BEDDOW.
 'P. S,-If MT Lon Greer. Mir. Rogers or any other advocates of the salool cause wish 10 enter the lists in pupil, discussion. my friends Burr and Rice vii be most happy to accommodate you.
 e P BEDDoW."
 Bowman Accepts Terms
 Colonel Bowman gave out the folotia, reply to MT. Beddows card last aiyht:
 August la, 1911. gro the Hon. c. P Beddow. Chairrlal Saloon Opposition league. First NatiJlia Bank Building, City;
 My Dear MT. Beddow--I addressed 2, you today letter offering to meet voIsii joint debate next Wednesday nisnt a the Jefferson theatre to discuss the uufs tion If Jefferson county goes wei in tn election to he held on August 2i, wneIhr 1t will he for the best interest Of thi community for intoxicants to be sol through the dispensary or through th saloon. as provided for in the Smith regu lation bill? You to take the side of tii, dispensary and to take the side of th