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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
Carter Champion Third Time

Atlanta. May 1o-E. V. Carter. Jr, rep resenting the University of Georgia. to- day won the singles title in the southern intercollegiate tennis team. This Is the third successive time he has won the title. The final match was played thii morning, with his brother Frank, and was won in two sets, 6-3 and 6-1.
 E. V. Carter is president of the associa. tion for the ensuing year by virtue of hif victory. Ills brother becomes secretary Three cups were presented to the winners by the Atlanta Athletic club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
METHODIST WOMEN
 HAVE NEW SCHEME
Will Push Social Service Mission WOrk-Meet
 in Annist0n

Anniston, May 10-tSpecial.) )-Over 100 delegates are now ill the city attending the annual sessions of the Woman's Home Mission society of the North Alabama Methodist conference, which was called to order by the president, Mrs. J. E. Simpson, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Emmett Ledbetter made the welcome address and Mrs. Q. B. Staten presided, the devotional exercises being conducted by Rev. J. T. Terry in the absence of Rev. George Stoves.
 The reports o< officers Wednesday morn- ing showed great growth along all de- psstments of the work Three of the ot- ficers. however, were unable to be pres ent, Mrs. L. B. GIambling. treasurer; Mrs Hogan Jackson third vice president, and Mrs. Henry Donaldson who was to report on libraries
 The first report was heard at this ses- sion of the mission society in regard to q departure whicE has recently been in- augrrated in the establishment of a so- cial service mission work. This work Is in charge of Miss George Davies, who 's doing an excellent work in the prisons of Birmingham and in the prosecution of city mission work
 Miss Davis arrived Wednesday, as did Dr. F. H. Gardner, who is also said to be accomplishing a great work in home mission endeavor Dr. Gardner was for merly a missionary to Mexico, but his health necessitated his return to the United States, and he Is now president of an industrial school. which he estab- lished on Sand mountain near Chatta- nooga in this state He told of his work with enthusiasm on Wednesday evening.
 A movement is under foot to unite the home and foreign mission work of the North Alabama conference, and this will be given attention by the society in ses- sion here.
 Mrs. Emmett Ledbetter was hostess al large reception for the visitors Wednes- day afternoon. The sesison will not close until Thursday evening.
 Probably the most enjoyable feature of the convention of the Methodist Home Mission society convention, which is in session here with about 125 delegates at- tending is the solo to be rendered by Mrs. Morton Carthew- Y Yorstoun, the An- niston operatic star, who is here recuper- ating from a protracted illness. Mrs Carthew-Y Yorstoun sang before Queen Victoria and had a successful career in German opera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
CRAWFORD AT OFFICE
President of Tennessee Company Has
 Been in Europe

President George Gordon Crawford of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company appeared at his office yesterday morning after an absence of several weeks in Europe He has been over the Mediterranean route and through the principal cities of Europe since leaving Birmingham.
 MT. Crawford was busy yesterday con- ferring with the members of the con- pany organization and did not give out any statement for publication.
 Mrs. Crawford was here but continued to New Orleans to visit her relatives before residing permanently in Birming- ham.
 MT. and Mrs Crawford have been ab- sent on their wedding trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
SAXON GETS VERDICT
 FOR $2O,OOO DAMAGES

A verdict of s2O.OO0 was awarded W. D. Saxon as administrator for H. F. Saxon against the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company Tuesday night by the jury in Judge Crows division of the circuit court. The suit was brought to re- cover damages for the death of H. F. Saxon, who was killed by street car. The jury was out in the case about six hours and did not reach its decision un- til nearly midnight
 A Judgment by consent to the amount of $500 was given against the same com pany yesterday morning in the case of sallle welch, who brought suit for per- sonal in1uries Another verdict against the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company to the amount of $25o was rendered in the circuit court in the case of J. c. 'Chairselle. who brought suit for personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
COMPLAIN AGAINST
 STEEL CORPORATION

New York, May 10.-The hearing by the interstate commerce commission on the charges of the Alpha Portland Ce- ment company, to the effect that inf1u- ence of the United States Steel corpor- ation gave favorable freight rates to a sub bsidiary cement plant of the Steel corporation, was concluded today. Per mission was given to the plaintiff to file briefs within 80 days at Washington. The defense will be given 15 days ad- ditional to file answering briefs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
LINEMAN FELL 30
 FEET TO GROUND

C. F. Turner, in tho employ Of the BIT mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany as a lineman, had dangerous fal' vasterdav morning about 11:15 o'clock at Fifth alley and Twentieth street.
 The lineman was at work on the top ol a pole when his foot slipped and he fell a distance of 25 or So feet to the ground. He was severely bruised and stunned but was reported as doing well late last night 1t St. vincent's hospital, where he was taken in shaws ambulance
 The injured man lives at 1427 Peters street. west End,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
''The Blue Mouse" at the Bijou

There will be a matinee performance of "The Blue Mouse by the Classy Schiller Players at the Bijou this aft ernoon and the advance sales indicate a standing room house. In a delightful, breezy way, full to the brim with in- imitable acting, this comedy is causing much laughter and theatregoers enjoy every moment of the performance. For the week beginning Monday the Schiller Players will offer a dramatization ot Meredith Nicholsons celebrated novel 'The House of a Thousand Candles.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Weather conditions p. m. May 10, 1911:
 The temperature pressure is very low in the upper Mississippi valley and lake sections. the center of the disturbance being located around St. Paul. Minn. where the barometer stood at 29. IS inches at p, m. today. This disturb ance is causing brisk winds in all the states where it's influence reaches and a general rain from Buffalo and Pitts burg to the Rockiea A heavy rain, 1.2s inches, fell at Green Bay. Wis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
CONFERENCE ON
 EAST THOMAS YARDS

F. D. Levy, assistant general manager of the Frisco lines, was in Birmingham yesterday conferring with Illinois Gen. tral and Frisco officials relative to the East Thomas yard situation. The off, cials engaged in the conferences were di- vision officers of the two roads who were in session several hours yesterday.
 The inability to get the interchange at Thomas arranged satisfactorily has called for numerous conferences in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved, have been filed In the probate court
 S1S50-A. c. Kyzer to J. s. Edmunson, lots II and 12 in block 1, survey of Brighton.
 s215o-B. F. Dollar to George Dung linson, the east onehalf of the south . of section 20. township 16, range ] west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
High School Plays Today

The High school baseball team will meet the team of the Wheeler Busi- ness college this afternoon at Owentor and a good game is anticipated. The col. lege has fast team but Coach Messel does not anticipate any difficulty in an. nexing the game. The High school has no game for Saturday and Coach Mes ser is anxious to secure a game with any fast amateur team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11

own lines but they. as we'll as the dem- oorats, confess that in the end they may find themselves united.
 If the democrats realize their expecta- ton of solid party vote in favor of the rider they will need only five repub- lican votes to replace it in the bill It Is said the House would welcome the com biration, and in that event the President would. be compelled to either accept reel procity with an enlarged free list or reject both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
Schooner Believed Lost

Pensacola, Fla, May 1O.-Much appre- hension is felt here for the British schoon- CT Maggie Williams, which sailed from Key West to Mobile on April 21 It Is feared that she was caught in the re- cent gulf storm and is one of the ru- merous wrecks reported as having been sighted along the Florida coast during the past two weeks. The schooner is owned by Scott brothers, banana deal at $l5,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
SOUTHERN FILES
 BIC MORTGAGE

Jackson, Miss, May 10.-(Special.)--- The Southern railway has filed s1,- 100000 equipment mortgage with the secretary of state, Philadelphia firm being the beneficiary. It covers s5 pas senger coaches, 10 combination passen- ger and baggage cars, four diners and 20 steel postal cars; payment is to be made s336,ss4 cash and s75.o0o twice year till October, 1921. s. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
Roebuck Springs Company

Certificate of incorporation of the Roebuck Springs Investment company were filed in the probate court Wednes- day. The company will have its head. quarters in Birmin gham, and will be. gin business on a capital of $2000. Of ficers elected for the first years busi- ness are Robert Jemison, ST.. president Nathan L. Miller, vice president, and R A. Hardin, secretary and treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
Southern Iron Company

Papers of incorporation of the South ern Iron and Commission company were filed In the probate court Wednesday. The new firm will engage in a general manufacturing business, and will have a
 capital of s2000. Headquarters will be in Birmin gham. Officers are R. C. Fos- ter, president and treasurer. and W. G. Winburn, vice president and secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
LONG AND SHORT
 HAUL DECISION

Washington, May 10.-Because of water competition the Atlantic Coast Line rail road and It's connection, by an order of the interstate commerce commission. s- sued today, were permitted to maintain lower class freight rates from New York city and points, taking New York rates to Charleston, s. C.. than on the shorter haul. to intermediate points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
Favors Philippine Independence

Washington, May 1o.-The independ- ence of the Philippine islands Is con templated in a Joint resolution intro- duced today by Senator Gore of Okla homa. The resolution declares 1t to be the purpose of the United States to surrender sovereignty of the islands at the first practical moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
Frenchman Will Visit

Paris, May 1o.-Gabriel Pontaux former minister of foreign affairs. with 15 or 70 other prominent members of the Franco American committee. will visit the United States in 1912 M. Montaux is the presi- dent of committee to develop closer commercial and intellectual relations be- tween France and the two Americas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11

VIII bC oA AHC llACSt.
 And now the Civic Improvement league
 is preparing for a baby show, wherein
 all babies up to years of age are eli- gible. The proceeds are to be applied to the adornment of the cemetery. Those leading citizens who are likely to be se- lected as judges are carrying about with them a wild scared. worried look. and are making hurried preparations to be suddenly called out of town on that date. The city is laying one mile of six-inch gas main up North street. The present four-ineh main is not sufficient to sup ply the demands of gas consumers on the line. This main now being taken up has been in use about 20 years. The demand for gas is for tie purpose Of cooking, rather than lighting, as the ma jority of homes along that street are supplied with electric lighting.
 The Talladega Chamber of Commerce is advertising in the local papers the coming of the good roads train and road improvement exhibits on May E. and the free exhibition of expert fancy shooting on the same day by MT. and Mrs. Adolph Topperwein. The good roads train will be located at the South ern depot, and the exhibit will be open from 10 a. m. during the day, while the shooting will take place at the grounds of the Talladega Gun club, one . half mile north of the Southern depot, beginning at l o'clock p. m.
 For the accommodation of visitors to the summer resorts along it's line, the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic rail- road will operate a new train from Tal- ladega to Manchester. beginning May II. The train will leave Talladega at 5:30 a. m and return at 10:20 D. m. This schedule will greatly accommodate the citizens of Talladega, many of whom own cottages at Clearmont Springs, 15 miles east of the city. on the line of this road. The negroes of Talladega have had a meeting and begun the effort to raise sufficient funds to erect a public school building for the children of that race. | There are number of well-to-do colored people in the city who are public spirited,
 and there is no doubt but that the money
 will be raised, without a dollar of assist | ance from the white people.
 | Judge A H. Aston, supernumerary judge. is trying the non-jury criminal docket this week. The majority of the cases are small mlsdemeanors, which
 Judge Aston disposes of quite rapidly.
 It is likely that all business on this docket
 will be disposed of before the week ends.
 In real desperate cases the defendant usu-
 ally demands a Jury for his trial. ard in
 the lighter cases the defendant frequently
 wishes that he had demanded a jury after
 Judge Alston has finished with him.
 Immediately after the graduating exer- cises of the Alabama Synodical college on May r the Presbyterians of Taladega will break ground for the new college building near the former Lewis home on the High
 lands. It Will he made 6 festive occasion
 by the Presbyterlans Of tie city. gen.
 eral invitation has been extended to
 everybody tn come out and help the breth- ren enjoy the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
I,he Weather Forecass

Washington, May 1o.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Fair Thursday; fair Friday: unsettled and cooler in north portions; moderate south winds.
 Tennessee: Fair east, unsettled west portion Thursday; Friday probably fair and cooler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
Taft Poses for Picture

Washington, May 1O-President Taft posed in his Masonic apron for a photo- graph today. The picture is to be given to the Alexandria lodge of Masons. That lodge has a famous portrait of George Washington and wanted one of MT. Taft to put by its side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
|PRESBYTER|ANS ID HOLD ENCAMPMEN Best Speakers of South at
 ShOccho Springs TO BREAK GROUND Synodical College Will Be Erected Immediately-Negroes Will
 Build Public School at
 Talladega

Presbyterians of the synod of Alabama will hold an encampment at Shoccho Springs, two miles from Talladega, for one week. beginning Friday, June 20. This information comes from H. c. Keg- ley of Decatur, chairman of the encamp- ment committee, and ". F. Thetford of Montgomery, another official. The pro- gramme will be made up of some of the best speakers in the south, the majority of whom, it Is supposed, will be mem bers of that church. The music selected will be of the finest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
JAS. H. FINDER

Leads the way in making fine eye glasses. The Finder Tories and the Kryptok Invisible Bifocals are won- derful inventions and are a distinct advance in the art of sys4glass Ihalk- ing. Jas, H, Finder. scientino 6nti- cian. soe N, Nipatssnth th atfn9kt ktss s:z' :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11

southern half of the country. Temper atures rose very slowly in the cotton belt They are falling in the plains states west of the How" already de- scribed, due to the northerly winds and rainy conditions there. Readings above 90 degrees occurred from Iowa to North Texas this afternoon.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations May 10, 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11

Observations taken D. sevenfy-nfth mesIuan lsoBARs continuous nes through afr
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-11
Central of Georgia Railway

TravelIng Passenger Agent Phones s7e, City Ticket Office, 0o1o FIrst Ave. Birmingham, Ala.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

A visitor to St. Johns from Port
land pointed out the fact that q
short cut could be made to Kentor
and the backing plant by having a
track laid on Lombard street from
the turn in the line at Peninsula
station cast TO Derby street aud
there connect with the Stockyards
line. This might be worth looking
into as IL would save two miles Of a
ride; but what the people of St.
johns wants is a direct line so as 10
cut off about FIVE miles more.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24
J. s. DOWnev
Real Estate

Lot SoxIo6, five room house,
fruit trees, we'll, hen house, toilet
and wood house, SIo5o- $3.50 cash,
balance $40 per month at seven per
cent interest.
-Four lots soxIoo each, 7 room
house, new barn, woodshed, fruit
trees, all fenced and cross fenced,
street improvements in on three
lots and paid; $4,000, half cash,
terms to suit on balance at ? per
cent interest.
Twelve lots SoxIoo, five room,
modern house, full basement, or
chard of IS trees of mixed fruits in
full bearing. Will sell all or part
at very reasonable price. If you
mean business call on ME at once.
Lot 5ox94 feet, business corner,
IL foot alley; $sooo-$2ooo down,
terms to suit on balance.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

The Bachelors club gave their
monthly dance at the st. Johns
Rink Wednesday night. The rink
was beautifully decorated with the
club colors and the music was fur
nished by Weinberger's orchestra.
About as couples were present.
Many beautiful evening gowns
were in evidence. This club S
dances are very popular and deserv-
edly so, as the members spare no
expense in order togive their guests
a good time.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

The life and work of Neal Dow,
the father of prohibition was the
subject discussed at the Adventist
church by the ladies of the w, c.
7. U. Monday afternoon. The
following program was very inter
esting to all who were there:
Biographical sketch of Neal Dow
by Mrs Scott. The famous Maine
law by Frances Willard read by
Mrs. Kerr. Song-"I am Looking
Beyond" by Mrs. Carey. Reading
"A poem, by Mrs. Beam. Pro-
hibition quiz, in which all took
part. Closing song: "Under His
wings" " Press Cor.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

There was a number of colonist,
in st. Johns this week. The de.
lightful weather, the ideal site oI
city, and the business activity man.
ifested on all sides made a most
favorable impression on them and
they were not backward in ex.
pressing their high appreciation OF
our little city.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Negotiations are now on for the
sale Of Mr.. King S lot OH the corner
of Tacoma and Jersey to N. ]. Car.
son of Castle Rock. If the deal is
consummated Mr.. Carson expects
to erect two story brick building
on the site.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

St, Andrews Episcopal Church,
Portsmouth Sunday school, 10 a.
m, morning prayer, II a. m, eve
ming, 1880, with special musical
service; weekday service every
Thursday evening at 1880. John
Marshall, minister.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Ernest Taylor, aged IS, was
knocked over by Portland milk
wagon on Tuesday afternoon. The
wheels Of the vehicle just missed
his head. Although he was con-
siderably shaken up he was able to
walk to his home.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Mr.. Al Salmond, of Sock Center,
Nebraska, and brother of Mr.. Gus
Salmond, has been visiting rel
atives in St. Johns the past two
weeks. He is greatly pleased with
the climate here and expects later
on to come here to live. He will
leave for his home about the first
of next week.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

The realty board of st. Johns
held a meeting OH Tuesday after
noon at the Office OF o. p. Wolcott.
An interesting address was made
by Mrs. carley. The board decid-
ed to place St. Johns literature in
Portland for free distribution.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

For Sale cheap-IooxIoo corner
lot and 7-room house one of finest
residence locations in St. Johns one
block from car line, Fruit trees
in yard. Great bargain. Come
and be convinced. ]. T. Pond
corner of Polk and Stafford.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Eggs for Hatching-From thor
oughbred white Leghorns and Mi
norcas; best laying stock for ~ per
doz. Leave orders at this office.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Bonham & Currier have erected
a cozy office for the transaction oI
private business in their grocery de.
partment, and already they find tie
Office a great convenience.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

For Rent-A large six room
house. newly kalsomined. close in,
on South Jersey street; SI2 month.
Call Columbia 297. off
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

If you want good buy on Fair
Fessenden Street, st. Johns new
est and finest avenue, inquire at oo2
You can buy several hundred below
actual value if you act at once. i7tf
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Mr.. James Kelley on Oswego
street has had hard siege the past
three weeks from a pneumonia at
tack, but is now recovering and is
expecting to be out again in a few
days.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Wanted-A girl for general house
work, Mrs. ]. J. Hurlbert, tat
North Ivanhoe, St. Johns.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

w. c. Francis boarding house
near the Jobes Touring mill caught
fire Wednesday morning and was
damaged to the extent of $2oo.
The owner is now in California.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Arthur Clark of 4I2 Allegheny
street had his foot badly injured at
the veneering plant Wednesday
morning. 1t is exected some of his
toes will have to be removed.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Mrs. +. J. Martin has moved
her stock of millinery into her new
quarters in the new Banschbach
building.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Several second hand cook stoves
and Heaters for sale at Calef Bros. +,
Opposite postoffice.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Several second hand cook stove,
and heaters for sale at Calef Bros.
Opposite postoffice.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Geo. w. Ford and family left
yesterday for their new home near
Castle Rock, Wash.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

A handsome line of new furniture
at III. +. Clark's.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24
Local News.

Mrs. Sackett is visiting friends
in the city.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1911-03-24

Subscribe for the Review and be
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1911-05-11

1000 Pair Ladies' fine Seam
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