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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
WITH NEW
 FARMING METHODS

Decatur, October 1.-(SpeciaD. .-R. P. McEntire of Decatur who has charge of the government experimental farming in this county, is we'll pleased with the re- suits this year in the production of both cotton and corn. He says that from the information he has those farmers of the county who have tried the govern lnent plan of farming will make from a bale to two bales of cotton to the acre. He says that w. J. Woodall has picked at the first picking 800 pounds to the acre and will probably get more than 500 pounds moro to the acre. Cotton on the same land and just across the road from MT. Woodalrs will not produce over 400 pounds to the acre. Mir. Woodall had an acre of corn cultivated by the govern ,nent method that made S6 bushels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
PHONE RATE CASE COMES UP TODAY Railroad Commission Will
 Decide Jurisdiction HISTORY OF THE CASE If Commission Acknowledges Juris- diction Trial Will Be Settled in This City--City Is Opposing
 Rate Advance
HISTORY OF THE CASE

At Montgomery this morning the state railroad commission will decide wheth- CT that body has jurisdiction to grant or refuse the Southern Bell Telephone com rany an increase in rates in Birming- ham. On account of the statewide in- terest in the decision, especially in the event an affirmative judgment is made, the meeting will attract to the hearing attorneys and others from Birmingham and elsewhere in the state. From Bir- mingham J. T. Stokely, local counsel for the Bell company, will attend while it is probable that other officials of the company with other counsel will gather there from Atlanta, New York and else- where.
 The city of Birmingham, officially, is protesting against the rates and main- tains that the railroad commission has no right to assume jurisdiction in Bir- mingham cases. It is probable that A. Leo Oberdorfer, representing Bir- mingham. and perhaps other city repre- sentatives, will attend the hearing.
 The commission upon meeting here some days ago received from the com pany an amendment to their election which~notified the commission that certain schedule of charges would be placed in effect November 1. The city then moved to dismiss the case for the want of jurisdiction and that question was taken under advisement. It is an- nounced that both MT. Stokely and MT. 1 Oberdorfer, as well as Attorney Dryer, have filed briefs with the commission opposing the question at issue.
 Consult BrickeI The railroad commissioners, it is gath. | cred, have sought the advice of Attor. | ney General Brickel on the question ana they will render a decision without any delays this morning. In the event the commission assumes the right to deter mine the question, the proposed sched- ule of rates will be suspended without formality and the telephone company of- ficials will meet in Birmingham and enter into a trial of the case. Should that happen it is the most conservative belief that several weeks will be con- stunned in the hearing. Among other fea- lures of the trial will be dispute of the written accountants report submitted the city by Expert Rosser in which he sus- tained the contention of the southern Bell Telephone company that money was being lost in operation of their business in this city.
 It is maintained by the city that the books will be brought to the court and every item gone over and it is believed that the city will ask that an officer of the company take the stand and answer under oath as nearly as possible what such and such an item of expense was for.
 In the event the commissioners decline to take jurisdiction and no decision as to their authority can be secured be- fore November 1, when the rates are ef- fective than the city, according to Com missioner Lane, will seek an injunction or other legal process to stop the oper- ation of the rates until the case has been finally adjudicated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
UNIVERSITY CLUB .. {.
 PLANNING ANNEX

To discuss an annex to the University club for bachelor quarters, a meeting of the members of that organization will be held tomorrow night at o'clock. The board of governors is very favorable to the annex, which will cost large amount of money, but decided to consult the in- dividual members before taking action.
 The University club had intended from its inception to provide bachelor quarters for the members and their friends who come to the city from time to time. The annex will be directly adjoining the pres- ent club and will be for the bachelors of the organization only.
 The meeting tomorrow night will be in the form of smoker, at which an infor- nal programme will be carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
RAPID CHANGES
 IN TEMPERATURE

Washington. October 1.-Rapid tenn perature changes will be recorded this week in northern United States and moderate temperature in the south and on the Pacific coast is announced by the weather bureaus bulletin today. The weeks precipitation will be above nor nal except on the gulf and the South Atlantic coasts. The bulletin makes this forecast:
 Unsettled weather and general rain the first part of the week west of the Rocky mountains, crossing the Rockies Monday, the central valley Tuesday and the eastern states Wednesday,.
 This disturbance followed by lower temperature probably attended by frosts In the northwest and northern states from the upper Mississippi valley eastward. No indications of a West Indian disturbance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
Commissioners Office

H. F. Shropshire, Jr.: The commission ers' office in the city hall. There human shipwrecks, in utter despondency, drift for succor end aid from a beneficent city government. To see a commissioner with the stroke of a pen gladden. a human heart with some act of kindness. Free ing from prison a wayward lad at the earnest, heartrending supplication of a pa rent, giving to cripple permission to earn livelihood without paying the city; giving to an earnest, unselfsh minister of the various new creeds permission to handle tent meetings or other special propositions within the city; doing sundry things for men, with no possible pull or claim, out of the goodness of patient soul |"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
EXCISE BOARD WILL DEAL WITH
 SOCIAL CLUB LICENSES TODAY

At the excise commission meeting to be held this morning the propositions be- fore them will concern largely the social clubs to be granted licenses to sell liquors and other intoxicating drinks. In addi- tion there may be few wholesale licenses granted to Birmingham and Bessemer. while 12 more regulated saloons are yet due the county.
 The city of Birmingham is entitled to seven more saloons according to the gen. eral calculations. It is said to be the desire of the excise commission to get through with the proposition of licenses either today or tomorrow.
 The clubs that have asked for licenses include the University club, Roebuck Springs club, the Eagles, Owls, Lions and others. Their applications have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02

looked over and opinions are expected soon.
 That the excise commissioners of Jeff ferson county are determined to exter- minate tine blind tiger is evidenced by the statement made yesterday by w. c. Agee, chairman of the board.
 Should it come to our knowledge that any saloonkeeper or wholesale house is supplying blind tigers' or other places where liquor is being illegally sold, the license of such party or firm will be promptly revoked, and furthermore it will stay revoked. We intend to see the law enforced in every particular, and we here by put the license holders on warning that we will not tolerate any subterfuge or evasion of the law. This applies to all parties, firms or corporations holding li- cense issued by us."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
The Summit of Red Mountain

George Troupe Brazelton: 'The summit of Red mountain, where one may turn and look backward to the great city of Birmingham with it's millions of crafts upon upgoing skyscrapers, upon the smoke of many furnaces and mills, all crying the undisputed fact that in Jones valley half has not yet been told. Where at nightfall millions of lights brighten the darkness. telling of happy inhabited homes. Try it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
NEWSPAPER HONORS
 ITS 22D BIRTHDAY

Decatur, October 1.--tSpecial.) )--in honor of the twenty -second birthday of the New Decatur Advertiser, Col. c. J, Hildreth, the proprietor and editor, printed a twenty page edition of that newspaper yesterday. He printed 1000 extra copies.
 A number Of news items which were printed in the first edition of the paper were reproduced in the issue of yes terday and are quite interesting. The New Decatur Advertiser Is almost as old as New Decatur and is one of the oldest newspapers in this part of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
"School Days" At Bijou

Happy days, days of the best time in the world, "School Days" as delineated comedy, will be at the Bjou all this week, commencing tonight, with mati- nees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Hermann Timberg, cleverest of eccen- trio Hebrew comedians. with his violin. will again head the popular organiza- tion. consisting of 30 young girls and bows. and several clever principals. This ta ne amusement that is different rfsa all others, refreshing, enjoyable gn .lways new.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
RELIGIOUS WORKERS
 VISIT TUSCALOOSA

J. H. McAfee, executive secretary Of the Men and Religion Forward Movement, ac- companied by H. R. Todd and H. T. Latl- mer, member sof the auxiliary city com n;ittee, has been in Tuscaloosa for sev- eral days in the interest of the organiza- tion. The people of Tuscaloosa are very enthusiastic over the movement, and large crowds turned out to hear the speeches. MT. Latiner remained over in order to perfect the organization of a Tuscaloosa chapte last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
ARRESTS REACH
 LOWEST NUMBER IN 8 MONTHS

A new low record was established by the police department Saturday night in the number of arrests. The entire number arrested, white and black, together num- bered 21.
 Warden Tuck stated yesterday afternoon tliat this was the lowest number arrested on Saturday night in eight months The number arrested on other Saturday nights ranged from 35 to 54
 The police state that some complaint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
BLAME YOUR
 STOMACH

Get Rid of the Poisonous Gases and
 Fermenting Food
 If you suffer from headaches, dizzi- ness. biliousness, constipation, inactive liver, nervousness, sleeplessness, bad dreams, foul breath, heartburn, short ness of breath. sour stomach, or des- pondency, be sure and try Ml-o-NA stomach tablets.
 If you want immediate relief from an upset or rebellious stomach try M1-O- MA stomach Tablets.
 You might just as well get a 50 cent box today and start to put your stom- ach in tip top shape and make your body feel fine and energetic.
 You take no risk, not particle, for if MI-O-NA Stomach Tablets do not do all that Is claimed for them Norton's Drug Store will return your money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
Tax COllectnr's Office

II. Cianton Miller, treasurer of Jefferson county: ITO me the most interesting place in the city is the office of county tax collector. The work is so pretty, it is such splendid place to meet all of your friends, and there is so much money cir culating through there at any time that 1t appeals to me as nothing else does.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
What Is The Most Interesting
 Place In City Of Birmingham?

benefit him at first, but for what might come up later. The detective department knows and is in touch with almost every man in the city and knows his career from the cradle to the grave. Those are a few reasons why the detective depart ment is so fascinating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
Detective Department

Detective William Murphy said:
 'To me, the most interesting place or institution in the city is the detective department of the Birmingham police de- partment. One reason is because it is my business; it is where I get my living, and again I love the work. I take a more than ordinary interest in it. In the detective department one has the opportunity to become acquainted with the caprices and the habits of everyone whom he meets. Not for what 1t may
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
AvOndale Park

Waiter Moore: Any point where one nay look upon a peaceful and contented people undisturbed by financial stress; a place where the intent of Eden is car red out and man is willing to lend his reighbor his last cent-at times Avondale park Is that Utopia"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
Birmingham Dog Wins

A telegram was received yesterday from J. E. Budwig, who Is attending the meet of the American kennel cub at Bismark park, Chicago, where the greatest dog show in the country Is be- ing held, that his English bull dog "Zamora Prince" has been awarded four prizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
Whole City

M V. Joseph of the firm of Loveman, Josepr & Loeb "There Is no place in Bir- mingham so interesting to me as the city in it's entirety. It has always been at tractive to me with its up to date hustlers, progressive spirit, animated business cir- cles and general liveiness''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
Eakin.DOmbhart

Miss Evelyn Sibyl Eakin of Birming- ham and MT. John M. Dombhart of Wash ington, D. C., were quietly married at Gadsden yesterday evening. MT. Domb- hart Is connected with the Southern rail- way, with headquarters in Washington. MT. and Mrs. Dombhart went to Wash ington Sunday on a trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
Chamber of Commerce

Richard W. Massey president of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce: "The most interesting place to me, the spot nearest my heart at present, is the Cham Der of Commerce, because I entertain the ambition of making my administration an eminently successful one. The work of the organization is in itself fascinating, and this, combined with the concern l take in the progress of it, makes it of great in- terest to me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02

the Shrine from various parts of Ala bama are planning to extend a war, welcome to Al. G. Field, the mins+reI man, himself Shriner, when he comes here with his aggregation of fun makers this week. Imperial Potentate Keiser contemplated purchasing the en. tire lower floor. it is said, as was done by the Shriners in Atlanta but there was some hitch in the negotiations and the plan was abandoned yesterday for the reason that the time was too short in which to send out the notifications
 MT. Keiser says, however that Shriners will pack the house for the first performance Friday night. Al. though they will not go in a body and will not wear the distinctive red fez as the members did in the big theatre party in Atlanta, they will be there and welcome their fellow member, MT. Field, who comes for visit every year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02

was made to them yesterday morning that there were more trunks on the streets Saturday night unarrested than ever be- fore seen in Birmingham, but for every one who thus complained, the officers say two have stated that it was the reverse
 officers have rigid instructions to en- force the liquor laws, and the ordinances governing drunks and disorderles, ir- respective Of person, and the officers of the police department are satisfied tbo : every man has done his duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
City Hall

John l.. Parker: "The city hall when the commissioners are about to decide to give the board of education an increased appropriation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
City of Corey
New Saloons

From my viewpoint the most inter- esting places in Birmingham are the newly opened saloons" said Charles Berg, the well known realty promoter. There is no more interesting sight than to watch the streams of thirsty human ity that have flocked to these places during the past few days. The universal good nature that prevails is very mo- ticeable, for the crowds are truly com posed of all sorts and conditions of men, Yet there has practically been no disorder
 I believe that as soon as all the sa- looms get located and get their establish ments in order the open saloon will prove satisfactory to the people of our city,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
Telegraph Office

l.. Fs Matthews, an Associated Press operator, said:
 Tn my opinion telegraph office is the most interesting spot in Birmingham and all other cities as well. There a man learns things which the outside world never knows. The little secrets of life, or at least many of them, are unfolded to him. In a way an inmate of tele- graph office is wiser than others. In all my experience as a disciple of Morse, I find that the telegraph offices, both com mercial and news, are by far the most attractive spots in the world for me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
ADJUSTMENTS
"Alma, Where Do You Live?"

Joe Weber's production of "Alma, Where Do You Live?" German French farce with music. done into English by George V. Hobart, with original music by the brilliant composer, Jean Briquet, will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre tonight, tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night.
 Alma" with it's racy comedy, it's laughable situations, and it's totally en- chanting music, made most pro- nounced hit in New York city last sea- son. This is the first time that it will be presented here. Prominent in the cast are Nanette Flack, Charles A. Mur- ray and Maitland Davies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02

In response to the question, What is the most interesting place in Birmins- ham?" citizens of the city told Age Herald reporters yesterday some inter esting stories. They are as follows:
 Fair Grounds
 "The most interesting place in Birming- ham to me at the present time is the grounds of the Alabama State Fair at Fairview," said R. B. Burton, president of the State Fair association. With the other officials I am deyoting almost my entire time to carrying out the plans of the association and it is affording us much satisfaction to see the exposition rapidly shape itself for the opening day and I believe that every department of the fair will be ready for that occasion"
 City of Corey
 "'There may be more interesting places in Birmingham than the beautiful town of Corey, but not to me-" said William Elliott of the Tennessee company. .sThe town site resembles beautiful park, with it's broad avenues and splendid driveways. Bounded on one side by line of magnificent industrial plants and on the other by the shady woods on the side of Pine Ridge, it. presents pie ture that reflects the highest art of the landscape gardener and the skill of the civil engineer. It Is well worth a visit, for it is probably the only city of it's kind in the world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
George Evans "Honey Boy" Minstrels

It is not generally known, but it is nevertheless true. thats a stage joke cannot be copyrighted. There are newspapers in New York which make a weekly feature of printing many of the newest quips of the comedians on the local stages of the metropolis. George Evans, The Honey Boy, recently had heart to heart and fist to fist en- counter with small circuit comedian" whom he caught doing most every one of the jokes which he had originated
 The Honey Boy Minstrels will be at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday and Thursday and Thursday matinee.
 Sales of seats will commence this morning. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-02
Al Field

Birmingham shriners and members
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-03
To Round Up Horses.

Captain Harry Wheeler plans to start this week for a round up ci stray and missing horses and asks that all who have lost horses re gently send him at once a descrip tion of the brands so that he may recognize them when he sees then and thus be enabled to restore then to their owners. Without knowledge of the brands he can do little, bul when properly informed he expects to be able to find and return a con siderable number
 Recently there have been many horses reported as missing. Doubt less many of these have been takeI over the line by recruits for the in sUrrecto lands. but 1t is probable that not a few have merely strayeC away and are on the open range. | Is to recover these that Captain Wheeler, who is a srec.al deput, sheriff. proposes to make the tril ne has planned.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-03
Wsr Rumors Revived.

This morning brought 6 resumption of war rumors when a cloud or dus, was seen off to the west. in tise di rection of the road from NacO. IL took but a few minutes for the re Tort to spread that there were 1.50l federals marching to Agua Prieta and that they had artillery with them. Then came another report that at Cabullona there was a force of 2.0O0 rebels that were marching to meet the incoming federals or to attack Agua Prieta. There was lit tie to either of the rumors. It de- veloped that the trUops that were coming from the west were River9 and his men returning from Naco where they went about a week ago
 The rebel force that was reported at Cabuliona may or may not have there, but they have made no at tack on any federal force nor did they assault the town over the bor- der.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-03
Shelter Output.

The copber smelters at Douglas ire continuing the output of copper at about the same rate as during tne ast year. The Copper Queen turn ed out 9.200.000 pounds. This is something more than one million less than the record output for any month s.nce the plant was put in operation
 At the Calumet & Arizona snieiter the output for April was 3,ol4, s5G pounds.
 During the last few days there has been much speculation couceri ing the remodeling of thS shelter ot this company. number of fhe dt rectors were here on Saturday. iss-. nothing definite was given out. Those here were President Briggs, Secre- tary Campbell, James and r1oEnas r oatscn. They stated that final de- cis.on as to when the construction work was to start on, the new plalit would not be determined for some time yet
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-03
lrsarreetos Take cattle.

oan McDanie.s came up from So a the latter part oi last week and
 ates that be is through with Mexi- co for the present All of his eat tie and horses were taken by the .insUrrectos. The Blanco force was the first to visit him. but s.nce that he has received calls from many others. all helping themselves to whatever he had that they wanted .unul he was cleaned out. His head quarters were about Q hundred miles southeast of here. His brother, Ed, was one of those on the train when the insurrectos entered Agua Prieta. and was held there for a short time as a federal prisoner and led to the Lun ring under fire. Their expert ences in Mexico during the recent troubles have not been at all pleas ant to either of the McDaniel broth CTS.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-03

End hotel Kansas City, Mo, dyna mited while under construction.
 Get i9, 1910-Charles K. Henry's residence. Portland. Ore. dynamit- ed.
 Oct. 27. 191O-Pasadena foundry, Pasa-ens. Cal, dynamited.
 Zee. 1s, iSI0-Llewellyn Iron com ranys plant Los Angeles, dynamit- ed.
 Feb. f, 1s11-Explosion of the Iro- quis Iron Works in South Chicago.
 March l. A1911-We Western Fuel company's plant, Milwaukee. dyna. mited.
 March 24. 1911-Building under construction for city of Omaha. Neb., .dynamited
 March t5. 1911-Coal hoisting plant at Milwaukee. beinT erected by the Hyde & Paterson Construction company of P;ttsb1rg. The damage amounted to s2G0, coo.
 ATril 5, 1911-Blast wrecked tower on municipal building a; Springfield, Mass.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-03

sschewed technical and scientific terms as far as possible and used simple every day language. The re suit was everything that could be desired, his address was more inter esting and more readily understood than would otherwise be possible ana he sent home to h.s hearers some salient truths that will surely bear good fruit.