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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-02-23

DOOOOlAS 4OOo"A 6AN0OAh
ence.
BYLEO.
~ In these days of legal enact
ments in favor of temperance
there are yet some who raise
their voices in favor of total alb,
stinence. We are encouraged to
look for a revival of temperance
oratory and pledge-taking. The
temperance laws have not been
wholly useless, but have lost
much efficiency by reason OF
backward church work in the in
terest of total abstinence. Even
good laws need the support OF
public sentiment.
For this reason we are glad
when such men as Emperor Will
liam II of Germany and William
II Howard Taft, our president,
~eak in favor Of wholly abstain
', from the use Of alcoholic
drink as beverage.
= Emperor William of Germany,
} speaking to his naval cadets,
urged upon the young men the
duty of abstaining from the use
of all alcoholic stimulants, alleg-
ing that the modern battleship
when in action required steady
hand and cool brains and pre-
dieting that in the future naval
victories will largely depend on
the sober condition of the officers
and men.
Is not that a strong plea for
total abstinence? The Emperor
hay not be a total abstainer him
elf, but he knows what is best
for his navy and army officers.
The great Napoleon used to
say that Providence is on the
side of the heaviest battalions;
William II thinks that Provi-
dence is on the side of total alb
stinence in naval battles.
On Lincoln's birthday, Febru-
ary IL, this year, a brief letter
from the president Of the United
States was read to three thou
sand Sunday schools in the land.
In that letter President Taft re-
marks: "The excessive use of in
toxicating liquor is the cause of
a great deal of the poverty, de-
gradation and crime, and one
\ who abstains from the use of
. such liquor avoids a dangerou
temptation. Those who
exercise self restraint to avoid
altogether the temptation of al.
coholic liquor are on the safe and
wise side."
( These two great rulers Of men
give their powerful views in fa-
vor of total abstinence. They
know the seductiNe e and destruc-
tive power of alcohol and there
fore warn against the use there
of. The warning is calculated to
boost total abstinence.
We call attention here to the
Lincoln League" as depart
ment of the Anti-Saloon League.
It is to be operated in the inter
est of total abstinence. The mar
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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-02-23

The opinion in regard to Presi-
dent Taft as a politician and a
statesman has risen considerably
since the beginning of the pres
ent session. 1t is conceded that
he is in the main master of the
situation and when reciprocity
with Canada is established, as
the better minds of the country
think it will be, there is prospect
of reciprocal trade relations be-
tween the United States and
Mexico and with the Central and
South American republics, With
these ends accomplished close on
to the completion of the Panama
Canal, the administration is sure
to finish with eclat, if not with
another term for President Taft.
There is much unfavorable
comment from all parties in ref
erence to what is called the
laundering blatherskite diplo-
macy" or rather the lack Of it,
of the Democratic heir-apparent
to the speakership of the House
of Representatives. Nothin G
could have been more inoppor-
tune than the statement that re.
ciprocal trade relations were pre-.
liminary to the annexation OF
British America, and a foolish
remark may be the ruin of what
promised to be a most beneficent
trade arrangement. It is YET
time for the Democratic majority
to pause and reconsider the pro
priety of electing a political mar
plot to a high Office. A hundred
or more years ago there was
ducking stool in England for 81
lencing old women who talke'
too much. An appropriation fo
such an instrument and a waite
tank would not be bad for tn
national Capitol.
X x X
It is something more than OF
, perfume that the exposure of tn
} great lumber trust comes fas
upon the heels of reciprocit
with Canada and the propose
free Importation of lumber frol
, that country. The Bureau
t Corporations has just furnishe
the, information that forty yeal
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-02-23
Until March Fourth
$500

Buys any Winter Suit or Over
coat in our store. Vulues up to
$500. THE PROGRESS,
Greenville. O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
ANDERSON CONFIDENT THAT
 BIRMINGHAM WILL MAKE SHOW

New Orleans. June Especial )-The eve of S. A. U track meet finds every one around Birmingham Athletic club headquarters wearing a big smile.
 Coach Anderson said tonight: Tt is true I only have 10 men entered In this meet against 49smen from Y. NJ G. C., 45 from Meteor and 15 from Broadway club, but with Satterfield and Jones, who will be in tonight, Tam willing to bet that the men who beat Seals in mile, Satterfeld in hurdles, Richie in discus and Street in discus and hammer will all break Southern records
 The Tulane track is now being rolled and put in good condition. If the track is in good shape Saturday it is not un- likely that some of the southern run nings records will be broken for the athletes are certainly trained up to this point and the unusual rivalry in near " every event has keyed them up to a pitch which guarantees their very best efforts. Some of the more enthusiastic fans who have followed the dope on Saturdays contestants say there is but one record that is absolutely sure of standing and that is the 100 yard dash made by George. Queyrouse in Bir- mingham several years ago. Competi- tion in 100 yards is going to be warm, but in 220 will be real hot, as Ran doph, B. A. C.; Phillips. Queyrouse,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
WEAVER ANXIOUS
 TO EMPTY THE JAIL
Twenty-Five Convicted in the Non Jury Division of the Grim
 nal Court

Approximately 25 convictions were made yesterday in the second division of the criminal court before Judge Samuel L. Weaver, who began the day with docket of 6S cases before him, on practically all the charges involving misdemeanor.
 The mere prisoners and witnesses them selves v1ini.d nec. iy all the available pace in the small court room and their numbers necesstated unusual precauton in the way of extra deputies to take charge of them. desire to empty the over-crowded jail is said to have been re- undertaken and without doubt the gem eral appearance at the county's lodging house bears evidence of the courts work during yesterday.
 No hearings were taken up before the first division of the criminal court yes terday and the only work of the court was in nolle pressing a number of old cases which failed of prosecution.
 A docket of cases appealed from the recorders courts of Bessemer, Ensley and Birmingham will be taken up in the sec ond division of the criminal court next week before Judge M. F. -Cahalan, and an effort will be made to have all the at torneys promptly on hand so as to clear vision of the court over which Judge Samuel L. Weaver will preside, a docket of misdemeanor cases will be in hearing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10

New York, June 9.-America crushed Engiands hopes of regaining the inter- national polo cup at Meadow Brook to- day where a throng of thrilled specta- tors saw the challenging British cav airy officers outridden and outmaneu- vered and finally defeated by score of Az to 312 goals.
 Although the final score was half a goal closer than in the first match, the
 English players were less of a factor in
 toaay's game, for only once were they
 on even terms and that for two min utes about 1le middle of the game. To- days American victory gives the Mea-
 dew Brook team undisputetd possession of the cup until another challenge is received.
 American team work was much more in evidence that in the first game and this, backed by the quick running monies. was enough to outweigh the better mallet work of the English of fcers. No such defense of a goal, how ever, has ever been seen in this coun- try as that shown today by the British
 cavalry officers.
 Penalties were more of a factor In to- days match: The Americans had a goal and a half deducted from their six scores by two fouls by L. Waterbury and safeties by J. M. Waterbury and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10

Johnson, of Meteor are all very good runners. In the weight there are men who are very good and it is hard to pick a winner. Lud1ufn, Vital, Barker, Goodwin, Richie and Street are all good men.
 tFaVorites ins Saturdays events are: One hundred yard dash, Jolly, Baton Rouge; Phillips. Meteor. Half mile run. Boswell, Meteors Sangasson, r. M. G. c one hundred and twenty yard hur- de. Schmidt, '. M. c. C.. Hammond. Y. M. G. C.; seip, Y. M. G. C. Mile run. Sangasson, Y. M. G. C.; Seals, Bir- min sham A. C.; Platowsky, Birming- haro A. c. Half-mie walk, Breckler, Y. M c. C.. Four hundred and forty yard dash. Robertson, Birmin gham A. C. Two hundred and twenty'yard dash, Queyrouse, Meteor; Simons. Y. M. G. C.; Robertson, Birminghams A. C.; Coker. Y. M. c. C. Two hundred and twenty yard hurdles Satterfiold, Birmingham A. C. Seip, Y. NJ G. C.. Hammond, Y. NJ. e. c. Five mile run. Patricks, Y. M. G. C.: Campbell, Y. M. C. A. Pole vault, Glass. B. H. S.; Wheelan, Meteor. Running high jump Taylor, Meteor; Werlin, Broadway. Running broad jump, Schmidt, Y. M. G. C.; Scroth, Y. NJ. G. c. Hop step and jump, Lewis, Y M. c. c. Sixteen pound hammer, Imdlum. Meteor; Streit, Birmingham A. C. Discus, Ritchie, Birmingham A. C.; Streit, Birmingham A. C.. Ludlum, Me teor Fifty-six pound weight, Ritchie, Birfaing gha1n A. c Vital, Meteora- Van, Meteor; Sreit. B. A. C., and Goodwin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

verdict for $500 in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Lula Phillips against the United Brothers of Friend ship and Daughters of Mysterious Ten was awarded yesterday in Judge Pugh's division of the circuit court.
 Suit for s50oo damages was filed in the circuit court by Eli Aston against the Palos Coal and Coke company for alleged personal injuries received while in the employ of the defendant.
 Suit for amount aggregating s70o as alleged to be due by accounts and breach of agreement was filed in the circuit court against the Birmingham Packing company by Hughes Brothers, a partnership composed of Sam Hughes and I afayette Hughes.
 Hughes Brothers & Judd, q partner ship composed of Sam and Lafayette Hughes and L. M. Judd, filed suit in the circuit court against z. H. May, M h., for an amount of s2oo as due by account, and $500 for alleged breach of warranty sale of an automobile.
 Suit for $66965O was filed in tine city court by J. T. Dargan against the Western and Atlantic Insur ance com pany for an amount with interest ai- legged to be due by account
 Suit for $20,0O0 was filed in the city court by Mary Wells as administratrix of the estate of Gene Powell, against the Pratt Consolidated Coal company for the death of her intestate, alleged to have been caused in the Banner mine explosion
 James W. Colbert filed suit in the city court for an amount of s10,000 dama ges against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged personal injuries received in 8 collision between street car and locomotive of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany. A like suit for the same amount was filed against the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company.
 Suit for s250OO damages was filed in !he city court against eX-Sheriff E.. l.. Hlgdon by Bessie Newman, as admin istratrix of the estate of Sampson New man. for the death of the plaintiffs in- testate, which is alleged to have been caused when he was shot by a deputy sheriff named Steele.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
AMERICANS CRUSH BRITISH @'@tss'f
 OFFICERS IN SECOND MATCH

Milburn. England suffered the. loss of half a goal when Lieutenant Edwards crossed Whitney But if he transgressed once Lieutenant Edwards more than made good N,
 He was the only one who was able to drive the ball through the Meadow Brooks goal post and the eight goals which the challengers made in the two matches were all from his mallet Ex- perts generally agreed after today's game that Edwards is the best polo player in the world.
 Another determining factor was the lack of good mounts by the English players. Captain Lloyd, the English commander played six of the eight pe- riods with two ponies and Lieutenant Edwards was astride three, horses in the last period What the visitors would have done with a string like that of the Americans can only be conjectured. Against superior horse flesh and team work. the. British attack had to be that of neat tapping and hard hitting when the opening was gained.
 It was game of full exciting dashes, seemingly Impossible shots and spirited riding off. Three quarters of the spec tators were on their feet continually.
 There will be an exhibition match be- tween some of the English and America n players at Meadow Brook tomorrow and after brief rest the visitors will leave for home on Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
BILLIKEN FANS
 SORE ON PELICA.NS

Montg gomery June 9--(Special)-- Gra.ified over the excellent results achieved by the Billikens since the opening of the Southern league fans of this city are blissfully happy over the outlook except in one particular. The particular is Charley Frank, who presides over the d sstinies of the Pel- jeans of New Orleans.
 Serious thought is being entertained in Montgomery of seeking an injunc- tiop against New Orleans on the ground that it is in the same box with the Standard oil company and the tobacco trust in that it is monopolizng the Southern league pennan, in restraint of competition No matter how many games Montgomery wins a study of the same games will show that New Or ieans also won. When Che Pelicans, by some mischance lose game so does Mont tgomery.
 The acquisition of Bill Bailey of St. Louia is nailed with delight in the city. He is expected to prove a tower of strength In helping to push the team to the front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
ATHLETES LEAVE
 FOR NEW ORLEANS

The remainder of Birmingham ath" letes left yesterday afternoon to com pete in the junior meet, which will be held in New Orleans today. Several have already left and have participated In the junior meet, which was held last Sat urday.
 The party was composed of five ath- letes, Candy, Beatty, Platowsky, Pratt and Bethea. from the Y. M C. A. and two, Sid Jones and Satterfeld, from the B. A C., making total of 10 sent to that meet by the club.
 The following will compete in the fol- lowing events: Y M. c. A., Candy 20 and 4i0-yard run; Beatty, smile run; Platowsky, $50 and mile run: Pratt, 100 and 290-yard runs; Bethea, $50 and mile run. Sid Jones will enter the high jump and satterfeld wilf enter the hurdles for the B. A. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
WOODMEN PICNIC
Local Members Will Go to Gadsden
 Next Wednesday

The Woodmen of the Birmingham dis tricl will on Wednesday, June IA at d. m. board a special Alabama Great Southern train to go to Elliott park, rear Gadsden, to have a day of pleas urc and recreation. to celebrate the twenty first anniversary of the Wood Elen of the world.
 The day will be full of live events. Running, dancing and ball games will be some of the interesting features. Nappi's band has been secured for that day and a large crowd is assured.
 pr. II. A. Elkourie, chairman of the arrangement committed, which is com peseu of himself and Sovereigns Ever ett Wood and Whitesides, announces that no one will be allowed to enter the train unless he is known to the committee to be man of exemplary habits and model moral character, as this is intended to be day especially for ladies and children.
 Every Woodman in the district is urged to attend and as many of the public as want to enjoy days outing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
$1O,OOO FIRE AT
 BARBER STORE The Stock on the Second and Third Floors Badly
 Damaged

Tire of an unknown origin gutted the third floor of the store of the Barber Drug and Seed store last night at s;45 o'clock and caused damage estimated by Chief of the Fire Department A. ". Bennett at S1O,OO0 Of this amount the greater part was caused by water dam age to the second and first floors. 'The loss is fully covered by insurance" stated Arlie Barber, the proprietor, last night
 When the fire was discovered it was burning tiercely in the center of the third floor, near the elevator shaft and stair way. The stairway was open, as was the elevator shaft and every effort ,Sf the fremen was bent on conhning /the fire to the third floor, which was /done. The remaining damage was do2@ by water
 The stock on the third ffloor was bulk garden seed and thes& caused dense smoke, which rendeyed the fire very diff cult to handle. -fhe heat was also in tense. Chief Bennett, who was early oi the scene, was forced to fight the fir from the front of the building. as ther was no means of getting to it by tn, rear. By hard work he and his mer confined the blaze to the third floor o1 the building.
 The second and third floors were food ed with water and this damage will prob ably be greater than that caused by the fire.
 The fire was not spectacular at all, but a large crowd of spectators gathered around the burning building and watched ahe smoke swallow up crew after crew. Gradually the smoke grew less dense, the ugly red tinge left it, then a fireman appeared at the window and waved his arms. It was all over.
 While the department was fighting this fire an alarm was turned in from Third ay enue and Fourteenth street, where a soft drink stand had caught on fire. The central station answered this call and easily extinguished the fire. The damage was estimated at $50.
 The official origin of the fire at the Barber Drug and Seed store will be ''un. known but Chief Bennett stated last night that it was his opinion that rats caused the fire. MT. Barber agreed with him
 The building is four-story brick affair and is the property of the Caldwell es- tate. The damage to the building will amount to about $30G0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
Pratt City News

pr. ". B. Crumpton of Montgomery, president of the Anti-Saloon league of Alabama, will preach at the First Bap- tist church. Pratt City, Sunday morning at Il o'clock. At the 7:9o evening service the children of the Sunbeam Band will hold Bible day exercises, led by Mrs. J. F. Jackson. which will be followed by 10 minutes talk by the pastor, Rev. J. E.. Barnes. The Sunday school will be held at 9:3o, R. L. Hassler superintendent. The pastor extends a cordial invitation to all people to attend these services. Personal and General The women of the Pratt City School I'm provement association entertained the young people who took part in the play, Mrs. Topsy Turvy," last night at the city hall.
 Dr. George W. Brown, E. E. Cole. pr. F. w. Grey, Dr. A. Carraway, Harry FL liot J. P. Hall and J. F. Doris left yes terday on fishing trip on Turkey creek. They will be absent two days. | pr. and Mrs James Seay have returned from the internent of their little child at Fernbank Ala. f
 MT. and Mrs. I. Joachim have returned from pleasant visit to relatives at Gainesville.
 Mrs. Nancy Nelems of Branchvile is the guest of her son, H. c. Nelems. | Edward Flynn and daughter have re- turned from a visit to relatives at Whit well, Tenn
 | Miss Hallie West who has been teach ing in the public schools, has returned to I her home in Russellville.
 Mrs. Hicks Frazier and children Jeff Friday for Union Springs to spend the S,1n,nner with her narents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
COLEMAN AGAIN
 GOES SCOUTING

Memphis. June (Special.)-President Coleman of the Memphis club leaves Sunday night on second scouting tour
 in northern cities in search or paseoaii material to help out the crippled Turtles. Although it is reported that Coleman Will visit Chicago to 'dicker with C. w. Mlr- pbv of the Cubs for sale of local iran chise Coleman denies that the Turtle out fit is for sale. Manager Bernard also says that Utility Player Barr of the pelicans will not remain here after the last New Orleans Memphis game Ber- Eard admits Barr is handy man put thinks that his hospital list win be en- iirely mended in day or so and tha' the new players to be purchased py
 Coleman vii, plug the weak spots here'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
TOMORROW IS
 TRINITY SUNDAY

In the liturgical churches tomorrow is known Trinity Sunday. In the Epls- copal church all the Sundays from now until Advent are numbered from Trinity.
 In the Catholic church Trinity Sunday is the last day upon which members can receive holy communion in compliance with the Eastertide obligation. Large numbers of the faithful communicate once a week, but any Catholic who fails to re- ceive communion during paschal time first Sunday in Lent to Trnity-is ipse facto ex-communicated
 The Holy Name society of St. Paul's parish will go to communion in a body tomorrow at the 7:30 o'clock mass. The members will assemble at St. Paul's hall at 7:15 o'clock. The regular quarterly meeting of the society will be held to- morrow night after the church services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
ADJUSTMENTS
"Girls'' at the Bjiou

Clyde Fftchs comedy of female bache- Tor life will be presented by the Classy Schiller Players at the Bijou this aft ernoon There has been presented by this high class organization during their stay in Birmingham, many great offerings, but in the comedy Girls they simply out do all other presenta- tions, and every favorite is seen to great advantage Nora Shelby as the chief manhater. assisted by Marie Gray
 Der and Helen Scott are delivering the laughs Girls" will be the attraction at the matinee this afternoon and again tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
PULLMAN STREETS
 RUN WITH LIQUOR

Cullman, June e.-(Special. )--The order of the justice court was carried out this morning when about 1000 gallons of whis- ky. beer and other intoxicants were emptied into the gutter by Sheriff c. W. Bryce and force of deputies. The booze destroyed this morning was that which was seized and taken in charge by the sheriff here last Saturday week. when number of the so-called soft drink stands were raided by the officers on search and seizure warrants sworn out before Justice of the peace Fred J. Buch- mann by Walker Ragsdale, a deputy un- der Sheriff Bryce.
 The destruction of the drinkables here this morning was the first occurrence of it's kind ever pulled off in Cullman Although a number of raids have been made before this, the courts have always heretofore returned the conhscated liquors to their owners. Judge Buchanan, in the trial for the rights of the property last Saturday, held that the goods were con traband and should be forfeited to the state and destroyed as such, and the or der of the court was carried out this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
MALONE WINS
 FROM SMITH

The final block of 300 points in the
 lliard match between Malone and Smith was played last night al the Subway, another large crowd greeuhs the nlayers, who began the game al O clock with Malone playing from where he left the balls on the first night lie fell down on an easy draw after max ing 12, making the run or 4i po'.'s' Smith played the old style or open 'ao'e billiards and gathered 21, taking tue lead, but lost it on the next inning when Malone made 30. The latter increased ms lead on every inning and won the match by 300 to 1892. Smith scored lle on tpe first night, making Malone winner py eco to 27S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-10
MONTGOMERY WILL
 HAVE GOLF MATCH

Montgomery, June 9.-tSpecal.) )--Cor-' dial invitations have been sent to the Country clubs of AtlanIa, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Birmingham, Cha,- tanooga. Macon. Mobile. Pensacola and other southern cities inviting the golfers of those clubs to participate in the tour nament which is to be held here begin nine June 22 The local links are de- olared to be in the best condition pos sible, fact which will go long ways to assure a successful issue of the tour ney.
 Golf Expert John lnG1is is confident that a large crowd will be on hand 1T no other reason than to play on the Montgomery links, which are declared to be surpassed by none in the country