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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-01

Few observations and PROFOUND q
Jew questions to tho Hon. Thomas S.
Martin. TO which the people OF Vir-
sinia would like for him to make
answer
rs not the fals.ty of your pre-
tense that you were not closely and
actively associated with railroad par
t!sans and the distributors OF railroad
funds to such partisans shown By your
letters to Mr.. Glasgow, which l have
read7
You cannot whine as to these. Il
never saw them. 1 never handled
them You yourself wrote them. and
tho only question is. What do they
prove?
- They prove that in 1893, the
year you were elected United States
Senator over General Fitzhugh Lee,
when the nomination of members of
next Legislature was before the peo-
pie. you were in correspondence over
such nomination with the railroad at
torney who admitted before the invee-
tigating committee OF the Legislature
that he handled in Southwest Virginia
the contribution OF tbs Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company.
Ihai this was the man whom you
asked to SO manipulate the nomina-
ton that Mr.. Allen Watts should be
nominated for the Senate.
That you at that time cared roth
Ing for the high ability OF Mr. VISITS
or the interests OF the State. because
this nomination was to be had IN an
unders landing that Watts viii. sup
port me after Hunton IS out or say.
Hunton for the short term and myself
for the full term.
You want 1t brought to him so
delica,eli as not 10 artag .nixe him ;
and then you warn your friend who
distributed the contribution Of the
Norfolk and Western Hau.oad Com
pany not to make any suggestion on
that line in tho nature of a bargain
or deal. but the matter might possibly
take such shape as to result In hat
way You may deny handling the
letters OF Nj Thompson. bu. here you
are found not only backed by NJ.
Thompson. who handled. Other railroad
funds. hut making suggestions to the
men who handled the funds Of the
Norfolk and Western Ra.l-oai Corn
PAM as to how to get {. certain gen
tleman nominated. 81 ne wolid give
you his support.
How close must you he brought to
railroads before you are willing 10 ad
nit that you have been for years their
willing servitor2 Did the railroads
Rave any reason to spend the mono?
fo- your benefit unless. as yen said
OF Mr.. Flood, they haze always been
aoie tic rely on you? You ar. w!li.na
fo- Thompson 20 he held responsible
for MS damnins letter about not ct
ting Hatcher have $500 uni IS. as he
bells Mr., Holland, you must satisfy
yourself very Thoroughly as tn his
position. You are willing 10 paint Mt.
Flood as one whom the railroads have
always been able to rally en-.
Can't Dodge Behind Thompson.
You arc willing to beg to get tho
man who handled the funds OF the
Norfolk and Western Railway Com
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-01
Sing Revolutionary Hymn..

Douay. France. August 3l.-Bannerst
bearing the inscription. Butter at 81,
sous or revolution" were borne in a.
procession of 1000 persons, MOSTLY
women. here to-day AS they marched,
they sang revolutionary hymns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16

which cost at least sso per month, it will
 be readily seen the margin is greatly in
 favor of the auto-engine.
 On further inquiry it was found that
 the auto had responded to numerous calls
 some of them over three miles from the station, and at points 1t would have been
 almost impossible to have reached with
 horse drawn vehicles. The distance travelled by the auto in the time stated above was. about s5s blocks
 Then again the scene of the fire can be reached much quicker. especially on the long runs.
 The auto engine at Ensey has filled every expectation so far as efficiency. durability and reliability are concerned,
 and when to these is added the great sav- ing in cost of maintenance it would seem to be an unanswerable argument in favor of the auto-driven apparatus in the out lying districts and suburbs where fire sta- tions are far apart.
 There is some question as to the avail ability of the auto-engine in the congest,
 ed business districts, and in some of the
 larger cities, Chicago for instance. where fire stations are almost in hailing dis
 tance of each other. 1t has been demon-
 strated that the horse system is the pest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
ADJUSTMENTS
Classy Schiller Players

The Classy Schiller players at the Bijou gave a highly creditable presenta- tion last night of "rhe House of a Thou sand Candles" and the production won the unanimous approval of the large au- dience who turned out to see the fifth success of this company.
 The story is one of a young man who, in order to become heir to the estate of his wealthy grandsire, must reside for the period of one year in a terror-haunted house of mystery, the house of thou sand candles" This the grandson under takes to do and when he has begun his sojourn at the mysterious mansion a sit nation develops wherein villainous at tempt is made against his life by parties who have learned of a hidden treasure on the estate and wish to secure 1t. It
 is interwoven with a pretty story of romance in direct contrast to which is the stronger story of an incognito but Ter.
 The play is undertaken this week with much consideration of the stage ttings and as result some very pleasing effects have been secured "The House of a thousand CdnQleS IS SceHlcdlly we'll rep resented and there are two other set tings equally well done.
 The most creditable feature of the pro- duction, however, is, as usual, in the work of the actors themselves. The players acquitted themselves in a most praiseworthy manner both in combined and individual effort.
 Roy Gordon as Bates the butler, at Glenarm house, easily stands out in the | part of the human enigma of the story | for his very suggestive delineation of 1 the character. His title to distinction | may be disputed, however, by Clifford | Bruce as John Glenarm," the grand Son, or by John Todd, who takes the | part of the villain, Arthur Pickering '' But the ladies-they are so distinctly in class by themselves that different standard of measure must be employe ed
 Miss Marie Grayber as Gladys Oliver Armstrong; succeeds wonderfully vel ill creating a very delightful part where it seems that none was originally intend- ed, while Miss Nora Shelby throws q great deal of sweetness and charm into the difficult part of Marian Deveraux.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL
Will Have Open Meeting At St.
 Andrews Tonight

A large attendance is desired and expected on the open meeting of the Episcopal Sunday school council to be held at St. Andrews church tonight at s o'clock.
 An interesting programme has been arranged including an address on the methods of organizing and conducting an adult Bible class by Judge N. B. Feagin who is the teacher of the Mems Bible class of the Church of the Ad- vent, and there will be a very interest ing session of the teacher training class conducted by the faculty of the St. Andrews school.
 Following the business session there will also be social session at which it is hoped that all present may become better acquainted, and being given op- portunity to swap ideas face to face, may work out mAny things for the mu- tual benefit of those present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
POSTAL CLERKS
Getting Ready for Convention At
 Ensley This Month

Branch 520, National Association of Postoffice Clerks, met in regular monthly session in the federal buildin g at II m. yesterday morning. Re ports from all committees were very favorab ble and satisfactory. The session was devoted mainly to instructng del- egates to the state convention, which will be held in Esnsley, May 30. and discussing subjects to be taken up by that body.
 r Reports from over the state indicate this convention will be well attended and all clerks in the first and second class offices in the state are falling in line Prospects are that all these offices vii soon be organized
 Three clerks were elected to mem ber- ship. T.. c. Murphy. L. R. Sewall and M. L. Pearson were elected alternate delegates to the state convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
FINAL EXERCISES
 AT TROY NORMAL
Dr. Dickinson Breaches Ser m0n-J. A. Boswell Wins
 Orators Medal

Troy, May 15.-(Special)-Th com nal college opened Sunday with the baccalaureate sermon to the graduat- ing class and a large congregation in the Methodist Episcopal church in this city. This sermon was preached by Rev. A J. Dickinson of Birmingham. Dr. Dickinson took for his text Romans 12:1-2: T beseech you, therefore, brethren. by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies living sac riiiee. holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service"
 This morning at II o'clock the ora torical contest was held between the Calhoun and Gladstone literary so- cieties. The contestants in this ora torical debate were T. B. Bishop and Howell Rorgers from the Calhoun so- ciety and Lex owens and J. A. Bos- well represented the Gladstone The young men spoke on the Following sub jects: T. B. Bishop, "The Triple Needs of the Nation" Howell Rorgers, "The Call of Patriotism" Lex Owens. Debt, J. A. Boswell, Arbitration The speeches of the young men showed much care and work in their preparation as Ii whole and there was manifested some oratorical talent.
 The handsome medal was presented to J. A. Boswell by MT. Syd Elan. the speaker for the judges, who congratu lated him on his achievements
 Worthy of special notice and mention is the excellent exhibit from the manual training department of the Troy Normal college. The achievements of the past year are on display today and speak well for that department of the school This department of the college course is under the direction of Prof. V. P Mckinley, who is one of the leading educators of the state along this line Tn this exhibit could be found almost any article of furniture well made and well polished and finished up for use
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
THREE SHOT IN
 FAMILY QUARREL

Ashville, May 15.-(speclal)-John Put nam and his son, Lucius Putnam, had a family quarrel Sunday evening, which resulted in a shooting affair, in which John, Lucius and Mrs. John Hodge, a by stander, were injured. It Is reported that the men were intoxicated at the time the shooting occurred.
 John Putnam shot his son as he came out Of the house and then the young man shot his father, but while the shooting was going on Mrs. Hodge rushed in and, tried to separate the men, but her attempt was futile. Mrs. Hodge was struck by stray bullet. She was shot in the leg.
 It is doubtful if an arrest will follow, as it was a family quarrel, but the grand jury will probably investigate the case The shooting occurred at the home of John Putnam. about three miles east of Ashville. John Putnam was a saw mill man and owned a large saw mill near his home.
 Sunday a negro was lodged in the county jail on the charge of attempt to murder. The negro is charged with shooting two negroes near Ashville some time ago. He was arrested in Calhoun county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
HORSES AND AUTOS
By c. H. MANDY


 It is generally conceded that the Birming ham fire department is we'll equipped ana efficient and the personnel of the fire fighters from Chief Bennett down will compare favorably with any city of like size and character. Tn view of the fact that all other departments of the city government had been reorganized by the new board of commissioners and the "guillotine' had been kept as busy as was the one presided over by Monsieur le Diable' during the French revolution, the underwriters got busy and put the gull lotine' out of business so far as the fire department is concerned. for the time being at least Chief Bennett. however, is himself advocating reform-and did it before tbe advent of the three in one'' or tone in three.r whichever way you put ft-and that Is, the installation of auto-driven fire apparatus at some of the sub-stations. eAS
 A few days ago Culpepper Exum, chair man of the commission. visited Ensley and incidentally called at the fire station and made few inquiries as to the cost Of maintaining the auto-drven fire ap- paratus, consisting of a combination chemical and hose wagon. with which the station is equipped.
 MT. Exum was much surprised and gratified when he learned from Capt Joe Tetlow that the cost of maintaining the auto-wagon was a mere bagatele The actual figures for gasoline. repairs. etc, from thet first day of January. 1911, to the present date was SIP 10, and to this amount expended there was something like s worth of material on hand.
 When this is compared with the former 'cost of maintaining horse drawn wagon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
Exun Says All Dogs
 Must Be Chained Uf
No Animal Will Be Allowed the Street Without Muzze Recent Vicious Conduct Has Stirred Commission to
 Take Drastic Step

Tuesday an order will be issued by the commission that every dog in Birming- ham must be either muzzled or chained up in the owners yard. We intend to have no more dogs running at large. Their owners must simply put those vicious animals under restraint or they will be taken up by the eity's agents. There must be no more dogs in the streets. We have had entirely too much of this thing already
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
LETCHER HERE TO
 AID KHORRASSANS

J. T. Letcher, recently appointed mem- Der of Montgomery's commission. ar rived In Birmingham last night and will remain through Thursday. MT. Letcher is drilling the Birmingham team of the Knights of Khorassan, which will carry squad of novices through tortuous and burning regions Thursday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
VINCENT TO HELP
 THE CIRCUIT CLERK

John N Vincent, formerly connected with the Alabama Consolidated company. has assumed the duties of assistant clerk in the office of William J. Waldrop, clerk Of the circuit court. MT. Vincent is personally known to a large number of friends in Birmingham, who will be glad to learn that he is easily accessible for the transaction of business pertaining to fhe Court -f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, May 15.-G p. m.)-Show- CTS occurred during the past 24 hours along the South Atlantic coast and in Florida, in the southern Rocky mountain from the middle Pacific coast through the middle Rocky mountains, the upper Mis- sissippi valley and through the lake sec tions to the upper St. Lawrence valley. The amounts were copious at many sta- tions. and heavyat a few, the greatest amount being 2.a2 inches at St. Paul, Mnn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
TWO GRADED UNIONS
 HAVE MEETING TODAY
Mems Held at First Methodist and the Women Meet at the First
 Presbyterian

The two graded unions will be held as usual for Sunday school workers today, that for women this morning at the First Pr esbyterian church and the mems tonight at the First Methodist, with this programme:
 Lesson for Sunday, May 21. Song of the Vineyard Temperance lesson). Teacher Training" M. Lee Bonner. Devotional.
 Lesson Construction" Miss Williams. Sections:
 ta) Superintendents, problems. tb) Adult, S. P. Marsh.
 fc) Senior, Frank Hammond.
 td) Intermediate
 Graded, Mrs. s. P. Moore.
 Uniform, E. C. Thuston.
 The mems union begins with lunch at 6l5 and all interested are invited to at tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
John Warren Sentenced

New Orleans, May 15-John I. Warren formerly a well known merchant of Hackley, La, was today sentenced by Judge Foyer in the United States circuit court to serve one year and one day In the Atlanta prison for concealing assets in bankruptcy proceedings. Warren was convicted last week. He was allowed 10 days in which to prepare bill of excep- tions in support of an appeal motion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16

 as the distances are short and the fire fighting machines are more quickly placed than with the present style of auto-driven apparatus This only applies to the great. crowded, street-congested cities, as the auto fire engines have been operated suc- cessfuly in cities 1of large population, and in view of the undoubted success of the machine at Ensley it might seem that Chief Bennett's recommendation in regard to the further installation of auto fire ap- paratus is worthy of every consideration. It is stated the apparatus has passed the experimental stage and the tremendous difference in the cost of maintenance be- tween the old system and the even counting the cost%of ins apparatus. be quite factor
 the citys expenditures within tance of receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16

A shudder has gone over the city as a result of the number of people bitten by vicious dogs and the commission will take up the subject vigorously today Speaking of the prevalence of dangerous dogs, President Exum said:
 "The commission is determined to rem edy the situation. It would be better to kill every dog in town than to have one man or child die horrible death from being bitten by one of these rabid ami mals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
Odeop Theatre

Papers of incorporation of the Odeon Theatre company were filed in the pro- bate court Monday. The company will conduct a general theatrical business, and will have it's principal office in Birming ham. Six thousand dollars is the au- thorized capital. Officers are: T. s. Abernathy, president J. Waddell Gaston, vice president; O. H. Saltsman, secre- tary, and T. s. Abernathy, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
IDAHO STARTS
 UP MISSISSIPPI

New Orleans, May 15-The big battle ship Idaho weighed anchor and started
 up the river early this morning and un-
 less the itinerary is changed will make
 the first stop at Natchez, iss. Efforts are being made to have f le vessel go di- rect to vicksburg because of the present high water stagS-Sand after its visit toI that point malSx stops on the return trip at NatcheA Baton Rouge, Plaquemne and I16naidsonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
SECRETARY BABE TO
 BILOXI FOR VACATION

Secretary J. B. Babb, of the Chamber sf Commerce, left yesterday morning for Biloxi, Miss, on a vacation of two weeks or more. MT. Babb has been in Ill health for several weeks, but had suffi- ciently recuperated to start the chamber organization off on summers sailing of activity before taking his leave of absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
MARION HEARS
 ABLE SERMONS JudsOn and Marion Insti- tute Have Very Inspir-
 ing Services

Marion, May 15.-( Special )-The bac- calaureate sermon at Judson college Sunday morning was delivered by the Rev. W. F. Yarbrough, D. D., of Annis ton. The programme included scrip ture reading and prayer by the Roy. H. M Edmonds of Montgomery. A double quartet from the college music department sang an anthem, 70 Come, Let Us Sing recent composition of Director E. L. Powers of the conser. vatory.
 Following the announcements Dr. Yarbrough delivered a sermon filled with Bible teachings More than one thousand persons luistened for one hour to the address
 Sunday afternoon at o'clock the graduating exercises of Judson's Sun day school teacher training courses was held. Dr. W. B. Crumpton, secretary of the Alabama Baptist state mission board, delivered an interesting address to the classes. There were more than 30 young ladies studying the Sunday school graded lessons to become eff cient teachers. Thirteen of these cov- cred two grades in the international lesson course; while some 20 others have studied the southern Baptist les sons as outlined by the board of pub | lication at Nashville. Some received diplomas one year ago, and have been doing advanced work, while the re- mainder of the class were presented with diplomas. The work of Sunday school teacher training Is a part of the college course and young ladies are graded in this course the same as other studies. The classes this year made | from 92 to 99 in grade. Last year the first graduates of the department were sent out and each instance where grad uates from other departments held the Sunday school certificates, the young ladies were eagerly sought as teachers
 for the double influence they could have
 in the communities where they were engaged.
 1 Last night at Judson auditorium tn e l baccalaureate sermon of Marion insti-
 ute was delivered by the Rev. H. M.
 Edmonds of Montgomery. Dr. Edmonds conducted a series of meetings in the l Presbyterian church here some months ago and endeared himself to all Ma  rion. A very large audience heard him | deliver a masterly plea to the young | men for an acceptance of the Christ | life as they go out into the world.
 Joy and sorrow go hand in hand | throughout the world just now in
 midst of all the comm encement pleas
 ures, comes the sad news that one | whose long life in Marion has addad
 to the pleasures of so many and whose beautiful example has been the inspi- l ration for large family of children she has been called to rest. The last
 remains of Mrs Estelle Dovelace. wife l of the late C. W. Lovelace, was buried in the city cemetery Sunday afternoon The funeral was held at the Presbyte- rian church and conducted by Rev. w
 R. Carothers. One of the most touchin 2 scenes witnessed here was when her four sons and two grandsons bore the
 body to its last resthing place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16

Temperatures are practically stationary in the cotton belt. The highest readings at southern stations ran up into lthe eighties very generally, and at few in- terior points they reached 90. Cloudy and rather unsettled weather will continue in Alabama Tuesday. Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, May 15, 1911
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 15.-Alabama-Locai rains Tuesday; Wednesday probably fair; moderate east winds.
 Mississippi--Generally fair Tuesday and Wednesday; moderate east and southeast winds.
 ennessee-Generally fair Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
Mrs. Dodge Sentence

Guild Hall, Vt.. May 15.r-A s not less than four or more, than in state prison was imposed t Mrs. Florence L.. Dodge. who victed on Saturday of manslai shooting William Heath at her Lunenburg on September 17, I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16
Tailor Shop Burglarized

The tailorshop of George Roth, l15ls North Twentieth street, was burglarzed Sunday night and large amount of cloth ing stolen. The missing articles were valued at s100 7g s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-16

Observations taken st D. p sevsaey menmar ume
 continuous ns through point of equal ar .las
 IaorHERxs dotted lines through equaivern they will be drawn only for eesins @ and 1902
 SYMBOLS indicate of weather o clear; O partly Arrows ay with figure maximum tempersture past hours second rainfall if equals M inch1 third, wind velocity of 10 miles hour