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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
SHEFFIELD PLANTS
 ARE OPENING UP

Sheffield, June 1.-(Special) 1.-The Shef- field Casting and Manufacturing company, whose plant here has been idle for sev- eral years, will resume operations within a fortnight. The company will be reor- ganizcd with G. w. Gillen as manager, and it has been placed on a solid financial footing. The plant manufactures a high grade of pipe and there is good demand for it.
 This will be the second important manu- facturing industry to resume in Sheffield within few weeks, the Sheffield Steel Range and Stove company having re- stunned recently.
 Sheffield has had a long siege of in- dustrial depression, but the outlook now is much brighter, and there are we'll founded rumors that very shortly num- Der of the largest industries will soon be running in full blast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
FEAST OF WEEKS
 SERVICES TODAY
Conformants Will Be Presented at Temple Emanu-El This
 Morning

The Feast of Weeks began last night when services were held at Temple Emanu-El and Knesseth Israel syna- gosue. The chief service at Temple Emanu-El will begin this morning at 10:3O o'clock when two confirmants will be pre- sented, Lawrence Saks and Theodore Low insohn. The central conference of Amer ican rabbis supplies the following infor- nation regarding the Feast of Weeks:
 Shebuoth (the Feast of Weeks) is so called because it is celebrated seven weeks after the second day of the Passover fes- tival It is sometimes called the Pente- cost. as it falls on the 'fiftieth" day after the aforementioned date. The days be- tween the two festivals are ceremonially counted (Omer), and are observed by the more orthodox as a season of abstinence. no marriages being contracted in that sea son Shebuoth is the festival of the first fruits, the early harvest festival In the ancient temple, sheaf of barley was pre- scented at the altar, together with other sacrifices The day has been associated in Jewish tradition with the Sinaitic Reve- lation. IL Is Tn tnls character thHt IL hds been selected by the modern reform syna- gog for the annual confirmation day. IL shares the Joyous character of the other pilgrim festivals. It is only observed one day (orthodox custom adds second). It is regarded as the cornerstone of the Jew ish faith, the memorial of the giving of the ten words. The harvest character of the day is preserved in the floral offering brought by the confirmants, also by read ings from the book of Ruth, the idyl of the early agricultural life of the Jew Its deeper significance is emphasized by the solemn confirmation of the adolescent boys nd girls 1ipon the occasion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED
 BY ALABAMA DAUGHTERS

worthy applicants for the several schol- arshps.
 All applications should be sent through Mrs l.. NJ. Bashnsky, Troy Ala, chair man scholarship committee, Alabama di- vision, U. D. c.
 Duties of chapter scholarship commit tee:
 1. Give publicity to all scholarship cir culars by having same published, without expense. in town and county papers.
 ?. Interest themselves, chapter and friends in finding worthy applicants for our several scholarships not yet award ed. as follows:
 Alabama division scholarship, s10o, for boys at Tuscaloosa or Auburn.
 Virginia Clay Clopton scholarship, s100, for girls, Alabama Girls Technical insti- ute, Montevallo.
 Brenau college, EufauIa, s65 for girls.
 Noble institute, Anniston. s65, for girls.
 Birmingham seminary, ss5, for girls.
 Southern university, Greensboro. $65, for girl sor boys
 3. Endeavor to secure other gift schol- arships from state and other schools, col- leges and universities, reporting result of efforts to Mrs. l.. M. Bashinsky. chairman Alabama division, U. D. c. scholarship committee.
 4. Keep your chapter in touch with Ala bama division scholarship work, and use every effort to awaken chapters interest in the education of the. descendants of Confederate soldiers.
 5. Assist the Alabama division, U. D. c. scholarship committee in raising funds for scholarship purposes, by inducing your chapter to cooperate with you and give an entertainment the proceeds of which are to be sent through the treasurer of the Alabama division to the chairman of the state scholarship committee. to be used for Alabama division scholarship purposes.
 6. Solicit recipes from your chapter members and friends for a cook book to be known as Alabama Division, U D. C.. Cook Book, the proceeds of sale of which will be devoted to Alabama division edu- cational purposes. Each recipe to be signed by the contributor, and if she be daughter as a member or officer of the chapter in which she holds membership Collect recipes as promptly as possible and send to Mrs l.. M. Bashinsky. Troy. chairman Alabama division, U. D. q. school committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
COINS DOG
 WAS NOT MAD

Montgomery. June 1.-(Special) 1.-The state Pasteur department has examined the brain of a dogs head sent to the in stitute by pr. l.. U. Coin of Birmingham The examination failed to reveal the pres ence of rabies.
 The death of a rabbit with rabies as result of innoculation from the brain of a dog sent to the department about two weeks ago from C. J. Jones of Midland city has lead the physicians of the insti- tute to pronounce that the Cog was mad. The dog bit c. J. Jones and two of his children, and they will probably come to Montgomery for treatment by the de- partment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Southern Cooperative Association

Papers of incorporation were filed in the probate court Thursday by the Southern Co-operative- association. The corpora ton is a benevolent secret order it's gen eral purpose being to foster fraternal sick and assist members and their families in time. of distress. The trustees elected for the first year are c. E. Conway, l.. E. Conway. Isaiah Cohen and M. B. Cohen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
 ENDS YEARS WORK

Sheffield, June 1.-(Special.) .)-The closing exercises of St. Joseph's school were held last evening at the Tri-Cities park. A pleasing programme of music and recitations was given and two one act comedies, Who's to Inherit" and
 'Medica.' At the close of the pro gramme the Rev Father Sebastian nre- scented a diploma and gold medal 70 Miss Josie Gusmus for completing tne course in instrumental music and . certificate to Miss Frances Marischal for completing the course in bookkeep- ln0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following xeal estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved, have been filed in the probate court:
 $3OD0-J. E. Beavers to John H. O'Neal et al, lot ?. block g. survey of Wood lawn.
 s5500-George W. Williams to J. l.. Ad- dington, lots and '. of H. D. Cowden's s survey in Woodlawn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
NEGRO ACADEMY
 WILL BE MOVED

Tuscumbia, June 1.-(Special)- )-At a meeting of the trustees of the North Alabama Baptist academy, colored, held in this city yesterday, it was decided to remove the institution from Courtland to Sheffield, the vote standing II for Shelf field, for Decatur and for Courtland. The academy is operated under the aus pices of the Muscle Shoals association, which has a membership of 100000.
 The attendance at the academy is about oon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
I. 4. t. LINE STILL SUBJECT OF RUMOR Mysterious Papers With drawn at Last Minute MAY BE INVOLVED Sale to the Tidewater Company Seems to Be Held Up Some
 Effort to Sell Is on
 Foot
MAY BE INVOLVED

Gadsden, June 1.-(Special. )-Runlors currentehere to the effect that as result of the failure of the Rome and Northern railroad the Tennessee. Alabama and Georgia would also be involved are de- nied by local representatives of the latter company. The mysterious papers that were filed here some days ago by the officers of the company have been with drawn just before the time set for their recording.
 Just what the game is or who Is sought to be influenced it is difficult for those not in the inner circle to understand. Still, it is apparent that an effort is on foot to make some sort of deal with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
WILL BE
 CONVICT DENTIST

Anniston, June 1.-(Special)-D John E. Pearce, who was convicted on Easter morning of being the leader in a feudal conspiracy to kill Shelt Kennedy, well known Calhoun coun- ty farmer was taken to Speigners Wednesday afternoon to serve the life sentence imposed by the jury of the city court of Anniston, and assigned place as dentist to his fellow convicts.
 His son, Cross Pearce, the 17-year- old lad who is charged with having killed Sarge Kennedy, for which he was given 20 years, will be put to work In the states cotton mill at Speigner's.
 A horse belonging to Will Thomas. a negro, who conducts a meat market on West Tenth street, committed sui eide Wednesday afternoon by running into an iron post, dying almost in stantly.
 R. o. Watson has received a 5000 gall lon tank of crude oil which he proposes to use in sprinkling the streets of An niston as a means of allaying the dust. He has contracts with several citizens to undertake the work, and it Is likely that the city will consider the propo- sition to oil most of the main streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Miss Mannering to Wed

New York. June 1-Mary Mannerins, the actress, who obtained divorce from James K Hackett year ago, and Fred erick E. Wadsworth, a manufacturer of Crosse Point Farms, Mich., who was di- yorced by his first wife. will be married next Thursday. Wadsworth described himself as 43 years old and Miss Map nering gave her age as 32 years in the li- cense procured here today. f5a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Hanover Investment Company

The Hanover Investment company filed papers of incorporation in the probate court Thursday. The firm will have its headquarters In Birmingham, and will begin business on an authorized capital Of 5000, of which $2500 has been paid in. Officers are c. w. Yancey, president; w. B. rowlfes. vice president and T. B. Perry, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were Issued from the probate court Thurs day.
 A F. Obarr of Leeds to Miss Ardecia Perkins.
 R. P Sims of Birmingham to Miss Vel phia Mcintyre.
 H. W. Brush of Birmingham to Miss Ada E Bullard
 James M. Fernanbucq of Birmingham to Mrs. A. E. Walker.
 L. c. Sims of Birmingham to Miss Mary D. Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Strike Postponed

Antwerp, Belgium, June 1.-The Nep- tune, the leading shipping organ of Ant werp, today declared there would be no immediate strike of seamen for the pres ent. Another attempt however. the paper says will be made to bring about strike June 16
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
ROBSON TO SPEAK
 AT UNWILLING

Tuscumbia, June 1.--(special. .)-A fine programme has been prepared by the Tuscumbia chapter. U. D. C., for tne unveiling of the Confederate mon ulnent Saturday, June 3. Congressman E. P. Hobson will be the orator of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Travel the Seaboard

And keep comfortable. Electricallf light cd and cooled. A servif la carte. All-steel @x-room cottsi ts the on-time >l1enes. pantry, bath. New xeKsshts. 1917 Avenue B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
Earthouake at Grenada

St. George. Grenada. D. w. l.. June LA violent earthquake shook this city and neighboring villages at 3:14 o'clock yes terday, afternoon. A number of houses were destroyed and several persons were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02

loItlS lffo Jlo ID Estimate of the amount of stolen property recovered, $1,s71.55; fines col lected in recorders court No. l., s5,049.50; fines collected in recorders S court, Ensley, No. 2, $1,045. Hoping that the above report will meet with your approval, I am, yours very respectfully,
 G. w. BODEKER,
 Chief of Police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02
PERSONALS

Dr. w. A. Burns has returned from
 pire building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02

The committee that has in hand the raising of funds for a grand Fourth Of July celebration in this city reports that good progress has been made and that no trouble will be experienced in secur- ing ample funds for the purpose. The celebration will take place at Elliott park, and aside from the usual entertainment features there will be a magnificent dis play of fireworks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-02


 play of fireworks.
 Having plead guilty to violating the prohibition laws, John Hood of Attalla professed religion, destroyed eight bot ties of booze and allowed the contents to run down the street He also took the pledge and promised to lead a better life. Hood Is cripple and has been running blind tiger in this neighboring city, but was caught a few days ago and after be- ing tried and convicted, was given fine of s100 with the option of leaving town or working out the fine on the streets. He decided to leave the place and did so, but soon returned. He was at once put on the streets, but went to a revival and became religious and foreswore all his bad habits.
 J. M. Flanagan, a section foreman on the Southern railroad, plead guilty today before Judge Herzberg to a charge of collecting money from the railroad on time for men who were no longer in his employ. The men had been working under him, but had quit and he continued to collect pay for them. He was given fine of s100.
 A two days Sacred Harp singing will be held at Elliott park in this city on June 10 and Il. A number of noted Sacred Harp singers will be present to lead the singers, and hundreds of these will no doubt be in attendance. Not only will the singers from the immediate vi | cinity be present and take part, but visi- tors from all the adjoining counties are promising to be on hand and join in the l festivities.
 J. l.. Lindsey, q farmer. has brought suit against the Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla railway for damages in the sum of s5O00 for personal injuries. MT. Lindsey was driving along the North Gadsden road leading to Turkeytown when a car of the defendant company frightened the animal he was driving and 1t ran away with him. His buggy was demolished and he was thrown out and sustained injuries that confined him to his home for some time
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11
Aged Woman is Dead
as Result of Burns
Mrs. Hermine Getzschmann Dies Sat-
urday, Following Accident of
Day Before.

Mrs. Hermine Getzschmann, the aged
woman so severely burned Friday at her
home, 1925 Martha street, died at 4:4O
o'clock this morning. Her clothing caught
fire from a gas stove while she was re-
moving a kettle, and before assistance
could reach her she was fatally burned.
Mrs. Getzschmann would have been II
years old next July. She was numbered
among the rapidly thinning ranks of early
pioneers of Nebraska, coming to Belle
vue from Germany in April, 1855
With her husband who died Septen-
Der 1o,$l9O1. she encountered all the vlcis.
STUDIES Of early pioneer life in this state
and her sweet and wholesome life was the
inspiration of her host OF friends
The deceased Is survived by eight children:
Paul Getzschmann Mrs. Amanda Antilles,
Mrs. Mary Reinholz, Charles Getzschmann.
Mrs. Hedwig Wittges and Johanna Getzsch-
mann of Omaha; Mrs. Emma spitko Of
Salt Lake City. Utah, and Mrs. Martha
Meyer of Papilion, Neb.
Services at home Monday afternoon and
interment will be in Prospect Hill cemetery
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11
Doctor Who Carries
His Pardon With Him
Has His Fine RENTED by Mayor
Dahlman Before it is As
sessed.

When the case against Dy Palmer Find
ley charged with exceeding the speed
limit was called in police court saturday
morning the doctor appeared with a docu-
ment signed by Mayor Dahlman renting
his fine. The mayor wrote that he had
investigated the charge against Dr. Find
ley and found there was no evidence 10
support II.
Dr. Firdiey was arrested while on his
way home Friday night by Motorcycle TO
Heemen Morgan and Emery, who testified
that Or. Flndley was travelling at the rate
Of twenty-five miles an hour. Judge Craw-
lord fined the doctor SIS and costs, hich
ne was not required to pay, as IL had al
r,ady been RENTED.
While taking bis second spin n Ills new
auto Friday night the snachiue refused 10
respond TO the manipulation OF 5, +. Neble,
editor OF the Danish Pioneer. and started
TO run too fast TO keep within the speed
limit. The flying squadron saw Mar Neble
lifting the high places on ;he Central
boulevard and arrested the editor. Judge
Mr Noble wus not. 9Npcst,uccd a tho use
Crawford decided Saturday morning as
OF an automobile, So and costs would
about suit the case
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11
A FAT WOMAN
HATES SOCIETY

Fat people have to get into clothes that
are designed for people Of normal ply
sique. The men wear dress suits and look
like comic pictures. The women wear low
necked dresses TO their evident humilia-
ton. This is why IL is often said that
fat woman hates society, Fat 10 as much
the mistake of poor health as anything
else The things that make fat should be
making good blood, bone and nerves. The
secret is that the digestive machinery is
out of gear The juices make fat In too
large quantities. This fat impedes circu-
lation, cramps the heart. Expresses the
liver, crowds the lungs and interferes with
the stomach. Marmola Tablets are harm
less They are taken after each meal.
They nelp digest that meal as nature In
tended IL should be digested. They remove
the fat already made at the rate OF from
~ to rs ounces day and they leave no
flabby skin or wrinkles. TLey are sold
wherever drugs are sold, or in the same
category with harmful patent fat reducers.
They contain Marmoia, Cascara Aromatic
and Peppermint water. II you do not care
10 call upon your druggist send rs cts TO
The Marmola Co. 533 Farmer Bldg, De
troit. Mich, and they Will send you a
large, full size case by return mail In
plain package postage Daid.--Adv'
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11
U. P. BRIDGE BONDS RETIRED
County Clerk Authorized to Draw
Warrant for $4,000.
ELsAssER ASKS FOR ECONOMY
Payment of sixty Dollars Monthly by
County TO the Associated Chnri-
ties Causes a Heated
Debate,

Bonds were taken up for the first time
in the history OF Douglas county Saturday
when the Board of County Commissioners
authorized the county clerk 10 draw a
warrant for Sl5s 900 for the retirement of
an issue known as the Union Pacific
bridge bonds. The bonds were issued July,
1871; they were retundeu twenty years
later, July 1, 1891. and made payable July
l, 1911. A warrant was also directed for
$4,000 on interest.
A resolution introduced by Peter e. Ell
sasser on the plea OF economy, to do away
with the $50 a month that the county hRG
been paying into the Associated Charities
as the salary of one Investigator at that
office, was laid over for a week after a
hot fight on the part of IT. sponsor TO
get 1t through,
Elsasser argued that work was light at
this time of the year, three claims a day
on an average being all that was allowed,
and that he could take care OF the work
himself.
John c. Lynch sided with Elsasser on the
grounds that they ought to do everything
possible in way of economy. but went far
Their, stating that there were at present
three men in the county store at South
Omaha with nothing more to do than to
wrap up few packages and|draW'ing good
wages for 1t.
With a member of the Painters union
present, Q. ]. Pickard introduc ID a motion
appointing Frank McArdle, a farmer, in
spector Of the painting now being done on
the county bridges. The resolution was
passed in the face OF strong opposition
from Lynch and Elsasser.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11
Club Manager Asks
Injunction Against
the Police Officers
Would Have Policemen Kept Away
from His Club Rooms
Makes Strong Charges.

Injunction proceedings were filed against
j. ]. Donahue, chief OF police, and Henry
w. Dunn. acting chief, by Charles E. Cole
man, manager of colored club at 20s
South Fourteenth street, in district court,
seeking to restrain the authorities from al
legged intimidation. Coleman charges that
the two Officials told him that unless he
sold out to one Woods that he might
place his gambling house at Thirteen and
Farnam streets I'm the room occupied by
Coleman. that they would Iorce him out OF
business; also that men close to the de-
PENDANTS offered to buy him out
Coleman, as manager and president. runs
a small catering business and a number Of
pool tables in connection with the club,
which he calls The Independent Political
and Social Club" He gives the member
ship at go with the price Of membership
at Sc.
Coleman alleges that for the last three
months police officers, by constant nagg-
ing and threats made to members, have
almost entirely destroyed his business. In
his petition he asks that the police Officers
remain away from his place of business
for the purpose of intimidating members
OF the club. by at least a distance OF one
half q block.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11
OFFERS TO SEND BACK COINS
Highwaymen Tell F. E. Teller How
He Can Get Property Back.
POLICE WORKING ON ROBBERY
Three Unmasked FOOtpRds Hold Up
Occupants of n buggy at Six
tcenth ana Grace Streets
Friday Night.

Four city detectives are hunting through
Omaha for the three highwaymen who held
up and robbed F. e. Teller and Michael
Giannou at Sixteenth and Grace streets
late Friday night No clue TO the robbers
Las been discovered up to noon, but Cap
tain of Detectives John Savage is confident
the three desperadovs will soon be caught.
The horse and buggy driven by the vic
tins Of the holdup returned to the Palace
stables at $3.50 Saturday morning after
showing evidence of hard driving. The
horse is believed to have been driven to
within block OF the stable and then al
lowed to make it's way back home.
Mr.. Teller said today the bandits dis
played the coolest kind OF nerve while go
inS through his pockets. and that when he
quest ID them to not rob him OF a rare $40
gold piece and several antique coins one
II the men said; You have been adver-
Using for rare coins right along, so you
can advertise for these that We may know
where to send them" Following the in
structions of the robber Teller inserted an
ad in The Bee today.
At the time of the hoiGup Teller and
Giannou were riding in a buggy at Six
teenth and Grace streets. Three highway
men stopped their horse at 1850 o'clock at
night and robbed the two occupants of so
and some rare coins as a Sherman avenue
street car loaded with people returning
from CORTLAND Reach was passing. Then
at the points of revolvers they forced the
two men from the rig. got in and hurriedIy
drove away.
Teller and Giannou, the victims. ran two
blocks 10 telephone the police The emer-
gency automobile with a SQUAD Of detec-
tives was rushed to the scene. A thorough
search of ali the thoroughfares in the
neighborhood was fruitless.
II was thought the bandits went TO South
Omaha in the rig. The South Omaha police
were notified and a search for them in
both cities was begun.
About $40 Of the money taken from Teller
belonged to the Tracy Cigar store, where
he Is employed The horse and buggy was
one hired from the Palace stables. From
Giannou. the robbers got nothing
'Wher began gong through my
pockets. said Glapnou. Il turned and
looked at him. He covered his face with
his left arm and with his right pointed
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11
A HORRIBLE Death

results from deeayiAg lungs. Cure coughs
and weak lungs with DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. bOc and n.Oo For sale by Beaton
Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

the revolver at my face and told me to
look the other way"
Gisnnou and Teller saw the men stand
ing, one on each corner of the street as
they turned into Grace street to go north
The three holdups surrounded them, one
holding the horses head while the other
two came to the sides OF the buggy.
Besides the $40 belonging to the Tracy
store. the bandits took rare $40 gold piece
and a number OF antique coins. A valuable
watch, they gave back after inspecting It.
1.-THE bandits asked where the rig be-
longed," Teller said. land on being told,
said they would see that 1t was returned"