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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
COMMISSION WILL
 OPEN BIG DOCKET

To attend the meeting of the railroad commission to be held today in Montgom- cry several local railroad officials and attorneys left yesterday for the capital.
 The session of the railroad commission today Is to be rathen important if the cases set are all taken up. The docket Is congested as few meetings have been held recently. and this session is expected to involve some very important questions.
 l.. Sevier, general agent for the South ern railway and allied lines, and E. D. Smith of the Alabama Great Southern, J. T. Stokcly for the Southern, E. r. Stovall for the Illinois Central. Lee Clary for the Louisville and Nashville and others will attend from Birmingham No cases having a direct bearing on the local situ- ation are expected to come up today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
Alvin Loftus Wins

Newark, N. J., August 6.-Alvin Loftus of Providence, R. l., ton the amateur championship two-mile bicycle race at the Velodrome track here today. This vic tory gave Loftus total of 13 points for the championship and brings him to with in 1 point of the leader. Frank Blatz, of Jersey City. The time was 4:27 Is.
 Joe Fogler of Brooklyn. at scratch. won the one-mile professional handicap in 1:57 1-5. The fve-mile open professional went to John Bedell in 10:11 1-5 Eddie Root of Boston took the two-mile invita- tion professional event in 4:29 3-5. Frank Kramer won his match race with Alfred Goullett in two straight heats, the first in 2:15 and the second in 3:20 2-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
TAFT MAKES QUICK
 TRIP ID BALTIMORE

Baltimore, August 6.-President Taft. William Heron, his brother-in-law; Pri- vate Secretary Hilles, and Maj. A. W. Butt, military aide. came to Baltimore from Washington in an automobile this afternoon and were met at the Madison avenue entrance to Druid Hill park by General Felix Agnus, publisher of the Baltimore American. He was taken into the car and directed the chauffeur to "Nacirema," his home in the Green Spring valley.
 After dinner at "Nacirema." the Pres ident and his party returned to Wash ington tonight
 Washington, August 7,-President Taft and his party arrived at the White House this morning at 12:37 o'clock. They had made the return trip from Baltimore very slowly because the roads were not in good condition after the recent rains. The journey was without incident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
PREPARING FOR
 THE BIGGEST FAIR

Extensive preparations are being planned by the citizens of Brming ham to make the ten days of the Ala bama State Fair. October 5-14, gala days in reality.
 The merchants of the city will make every effort to have the central streets of the city decorated in festive ef- fects. A concerted movement is to be inaugurated by the various organiza tions interested in the "city beautiful" to have cleanup day just prior to the opening of the Alabama State Fair fin October, giving Birmingham its brightest "bib and tuck CT" for the oc- casion.
 Over $25,000 has been invested in the free attractions and amusements for the coming show. Among the numer- ous strong and novel free acts are Innis famous band, Pains Battle of the Clouds rema rl<able pyrotechnic spectacle; the horse races and the mo- torcycle races, being rn- "headliners'
 The states department of agricul- ture and industry. of which Capt. R. F. Kolb is commissioner, will have a mag nificent exhibit of the states resources and agricultural possibilities.
 That everything will be ready by Oc- tober is assured from the progress which is being made in the executive affairs of the Alabama State Fair and in the work of remodeling and improv- ing the grounds
 All of the buildings will have new roofs and are being reprinted, while many new walks are being laid off and graded and shrubbery, flowers and oth- CT plants are being placed with an artistic effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
YORK CALLS HER SONS

York, however, in the storm of stress has sent word to the former residents to come and help out the old place and the two from Birmingham are but a few of the host which will flock upon the governor this morning in Montgom- cry and set forth the desirabillty of York. Captain Smith and pr. Park CT received telegrams yesterday to meet the delegation this morning at the Louisville and Nashville station. All though both of the Birmingham citizens are busy men they could not turn a deaf ear to their former place of resi- dence and to where they now go fre- auentIy to breathe in the old atmos- phere.,
 It is said that large delegation from York will arrive here this morning over the Alabama Great Southern at 6:10 o'clock en route. to the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
ID BEGIN CAMP PA|GN
 FOR AUDITORIUM

The Pastors union will hold it's reghlar meeting today At this meeting the spe- cial committee, consisting of Dr. L. c. Branscomb, pr. George Eaves, F. M. Jackson, pr. I. D. Steele and T. B. Thomas, will report as to the nominees for membership on the auditorium com mittees. It is also expected that reply will have been received from Gypsy Smith, the noted evangelist, as to whether the invitation of the local delegation will be accepted.
 After this special committee reports on its nominations, the union will elect the members to serve on the committees. About 20 members will be elected There will be two committees. One committee will handle the building campaign and the other will conduct the meetings.
 At the meeting today chairman of all the committees will be elected. The spe- cial committee has nominated prom inent business man to fill this position. It is expected that the nomination will be affirmed by the union.
 Following the session today the cam paign committees will organize as quickly as possible and 1t is expected that 2 cam paign to raise the necessary amount to erect the auditorium will begin about the last of this week.
 Much significance is attached to this movement for if the plan succeeds Bir- mingham will have permanent audi torium with a seating capacity of ever 10,0OO. With the erection of this huge build ing it is thought that Birmingham will land a great number of conventions and other large gatherings which # has hitherto been unable to secure on account of not having a building large enough 10 accommodate the crowds which would at tend the conventions.
 The hotel people express themselves as being highly pleased with the campaign as they feel that this building will help them materially. They state that numer- ous conventions have at times decided to hold a session here but upon hearing that Birmingham had not building that would accommodate the crowds decided in favor of other cities.
 Besides the hotel proprietors, the musl-
  pleased with the proposed plan. It is stated that much more preferable musical attractions could be secured in this city if Birmingham had a large auditorium, like Atlanta, the grand opera could be presented in this city every year and that other fine attractions could be landed.
 The campaign committee proposes 10 secure $20,0OO. With this amount it states that servceable auditorium could be erected. This movement developed from the suggestion that Gypsy Smith, the English evangelist, would probably hold a series of revival meetings if building of that capacity could be secured.
 The campaign committee will ask the aid of the public, the Chamber of Con.- merce, the Business Mems league and the other progressive organizations Tn this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
SUNDAY TRAGEDY RESULTS
 IN DEATH OF D. P. BROWN

As result of its fight for the loca- tion of new high school, York, the home town of many widely known cit- izens of Alabama, has sent out a call for the return of it's sons. And at Birmingham this morning delegation from that city en route to Montgom- cry to fight for high school will be joined by A. D. Smith and John l.. Parker of this city who will go to Montgomery and help out the home town"
 A three -cornered fight between York, Cuba and Geiger for high school has developed into a strenuous battle. Ev- cry energy is being exerted by the three towns to get the coveted prize. Each city has intertained the commis- sioners with lavish southern hospital ity'' The most fervent petitions have been made and yet the question is un- settled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
GRIFFITH SPEAKS
 OF HEAVY TRAFFIC

Frank M. Griffith. district passenger agent for the Rock Island lines in Mem- phis, was in Birmingham yesterday. He was here to visit relatives. In speaking of business, he said:
 "Western business and seashore travel this summer has been very good indeed. We have been well patronized, and the natural result is that the passenger de- partment men are optimistic. It seems apparent that the people of America as time passes are becoming greatly i'm pressed with a desire to see their own country, and western business from the east is excellent. On the other hand, business from the west every season to the east seems to increase in volume"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
NATIONS SHERIFFS
 ARE IN CONVENTION
Would Have Legislation Enabling Sheriff to Succeed
 Himself

Omaha. Neb.. August 6.-Nearly 300 sheriffs are gathered in this city del- egates to the convention of the Nation al Sheriffs' association, which will be- gin a three days session tomorrow.
 c. w. Peters, national president of the association, who is chief deputy sheriff of Cook county, Illinois, arrived today.
 One of the important matters before the convention vii be an effort to se- cure uniform legislation in the various states which will enable a sheriff to succeed himself. Nebraska has already such a law in effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
CHILD DIES FROM
 INJURIES IN WRECK

Salisbury, N. C., August 6.-Richard Taylor Wilson, the 3-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. R. c. Wilson of New Or leans, who was injured in the wreck of the Southern railway passenger train No. 22 at Majolica. five miles west of here Friday afternoon, died this aft ernoon at a local hospital, where the injured were taken after the wreck. The body will be sent to Mobile, Ala. for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07

at the Southside city jail. He lived alone at his home in Elyton.
 He is survived by five children three daughters and two sons. His daughters are Mrs A. A. Gambill, wife of the for mer alderman from the Third ward; Mrs. E. P. Parker, and Miss Pauline Brown, His sons are Werner l.. Brown, former clerk of the second division of the re- corders court. and D. P Brown, Jr.
 E. P. Parker operates an automobile line in the city and is we'll known
 No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
CONCERT TONIGHT

Nappis band will play the following programme at Capitol park tonight: March. Home Coming" Chambers. Overture. ''The Magic Flute" Mozart. Selection, "The Prince of Tonight" Howard.
 Solo, ''The Holy City," F. Nappi. Intermission.
 Selection, '"Traviata," Verdi. Sextette from Lucia (by request), Doni- zetti.
 Spanish serenade. La Poloma, Yradier. Medley, "Amlna," Fargs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
Temperapce Lecture

The temperance lecture given by the Rev. A. A. Walker at the Franklin theatre yesterday afternoon was thor oughly enjoyed by a good sized audi ence. Mir. Walker Is an evangelist and speaker of much force and ability. The subject of his address was From the Sawmill to the Pulpit" and in part a story of his life. The affair was given under the auspices of the Baracca class of the Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
Arrested On Bigamy Charge

Savannah, August 6-Charged with hav- ing wife and son in Pittsburg, Pa., and a wife of three months here, Edgar Allen Hawkins, alias Charles Allen Grey. was arrested here today on a bigamy warrant sworn out by relatives of his Savannah wife. Hawkins was color ser- geant in the Seventy-fourth Artillery corps until May, when he was mustered out while the roops were in Texas. Haw- kins claims to be a relative of Lord Grey. governor general of Canada. His home was Mount Pleasant, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
Band Concert at Park

The concert given at the Ensley park by the Italian brass band yesterday afternoon was a decided success and was attended by large gathering of people. The selections were high class in every particular and very enjoyable Among the numbers were several se- lections composed by Professor Coste, director of the band, which were of high character and were we'll received and appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
Local Sportsmen After Doves

Maj. Edward D. Smith and Phifer Smith returned yesterday from Living ston, where they attended the annual dove shoot held at that place. The dove shoots in scuth Alabama towns are being attend ed by large gatherings of sportsmen from all over the state. At Marion Wal ter B. Fowlkes and Robert Nicolson att tended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
GENERAL LECONTE PROCLAIMED HEAD Revolutionary Forces Enter
 Port Au Prince CITY REMAINS CALM LecOnte's Election to Presidency Is Assured-A Mulatto of fl
 Years, He Has Had
 Eventful Career

Port An Prince, August 6.-The first division of the revolutionary forces entered the capital today. and imme- diately proclaimed Gen. Cincinnatus Le- conte chief executive. Lecontes elec- tion to the presidency appears as- sured. The city remains calm.
 II. W, Furniss, the American min- ister, went outside the city this morn ing and warned the victorious army that if public order was disturbed he would cause American marines to be landed to keep the peace The troops advanced in good order and occupied all the stations in the city dslodging therefrom the supporters of General Firmin who marched out without any show of resistance.
 Leconte is expected at any moment and Firmin will come fin tomorrow from Porto Rico on board the French steam CT Caravello.
 Cincnnatus Leconte first gained in- ternational prominence in Haitien af- fairs in 1908. As minister of the in- terior in the cabinet of Nord Alexis, he was credited with having ten promi- nent revolutionists summarily shot at Port Au Prince. The men were taken from their beds at daybreak, marched to a cemetery and executed On the downfall of the Alexis regime soon aft erwood Leconte was sent into exile by the new president, Simon"
 Taking refuge in Jamaica Leconte be- gan intriguing for the downfall of simon and last January started re- volt against him In North Hayti It was short lived, however, and when Simon's troops defeated the insurgents Leconte took refuge in the German con sulate at Cape Haitien and was sent | from the Island under the protection of | the German consul
 Leconte renewed his efforts in May
 and assisted in leading the last re- | colt which resulted in the overthrow | of Simon. He is a mullatto about Al years of age and a lawyer.
 Cape Haitien, August 6.-The French l steamer Caravelle Is in port here with lGen. Antonio Firmn on board. F'irmin presidential election in Hayti could be carried out legally and without diff culties being raised by any of the other candidates for the office because such l difficulties would probably result in l bloodshed. If the election went against I him, Firmin added, he would accept de- | feat gracefully. Dr. Bobo, who was an agitator against Nord Alexis and simon and was expelled from Hayti by both I of them, is also passenger on the Caravelle. lIe announced himself as a candidate for the presidency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
AIS WASHINGTON AND RETURN S1s
 SEABOARD

August 18th, tickets good until Sep- tember 3, 1911. Make reservations now. City office 1927 1st avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
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PERMANENCE

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 It's success by its steady growth in deposits and number of accounts.
 Your business is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-07
Parties We'll Known

MT. Brown was about 65 years old at the time of his death. For number of years he was a member of the Birming- ham police force. and was highly es- teemed by his fellow officers. Some time ago he resigned from the police depart ment and for some time was warden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08
We'll Pay $4,000
For Letters About Oatmeal

food for growing children nothing
takes their place.
Yet only two-thirds Of the homes
in America regularly serve oatmeal.
In but half Of the homes is it a daily
diet. So we ask You who know what
oatmeal does to help us inform the rest.
For the lSj letters which best serve
this purpose We offer the following
prizes:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08
Valuable Facts

Here arc samples Of facts which we
regard as being Of value to others.
Archdcacon Sinclair an Englishman,
saw, tina, in hi family AMI his iati RS
family there were twenty -iNiootcrs,
an brought up on oatmeal
The Director Of Athletics in ID great
university states that oatmeal is the
food for athletes. it has been with
him % regular dict for over forty years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08

We ask letters from people giving
actual examples Of the good one de
rivcS from oatmeal.
The main facts about oats are quite
generally known. Oats are richer in
elements that feed brains, nerves and
bodies than any other grain that
grows
As an energy food a food for vim
nothing compares with oats. rs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08

~. 'IlIu' Dul II was the lllSl ulnc Tor
FrcinghuyScn.
Nor must it be forgotten that Barbara
was no ordinary child, but real fairy. She
looked like one; especially today in her
Wnlc dress, with the great blue butterfly
nbpon IN her hair, and chain about her
neck as fine almost as a golden cobwcb.
Ano as she sat, very straight and clean, upon
the bachelorS knees, IL was wonderful how
much more easy in his wits ne felt already.
YOU look tired" she said.
II am tired" ne confessed. He was
not accustomed to having his feelings noted,
and he found II rather nice and comforting.
You have been working too hard.
was Barbara'S mother who said that.
q forgot to say that she was also there
No; but ! haven't been sleeping very
wei of late. have been "a little nervous.
Barbara looked grave. That's because
You are alone So much, she said.
as it,"
"Oh yes. When Mama is alone a great
deal, She gets awfully nervous. Don't YOU,
Nama?"
why, don't know. DO l."
why, yes. Don't YOU know how YOU 60
all around to see that things are locked;
Doyou, Mr.. Frchnghuvscn go an around TO
sec that things are lockcd2"
Hum we'll don't know.
There YOU go again" cried Barbara de-
hgh'cd'y. Hah-hum well Just So.
She had never forgotten it, and She did it to
perfection.
"Buhara," This was Barbara's mother.
But Frcliughuyscn didn't mind. He
flushed q little but laughed quite heartily.
The Falls City tribune., 1911-02-03

volumes OF steam. hot water, sand
and Eases. Humid eds of lives are
threatened.
Sheriff Fenton returned yesterday
evening from Lincoln with Charles
McNahan. The latter was sentenced
a few months ago TO two years in
The penitentiary for horse stealing
and has just been granted a new trial
Rev. 4. Essley came to town yes
terday afternoon, to make arrange
ments to enter the Tribune contest.
Rev. Esseley has many good friends
TO the north of Falls City, and has a
Zig campaign mapped out already
He is sur to make a good run,
The Weatherman is in a placid
good humor. The air is as mild as
in Nay. The alfalfa and early
shrubs are beginning to swell and
show life. and yet this is only the
beginning of February. According
TO the old whim we will pay for
this fine time, later.
The Falls City tribune., 1911-02-03

Mr.. Hawkins was in Falls City ON
Monday of this week.
Ike Adkins of Missouri was a Rulo
visitor Tuesday afternoon.
Sam Goolsby of Missouri was a
0ulo visitor the last of the week.
Mrs. Gilbert and daughter, Alice.
were Falls City visitors Saturday.
George Hinkle of Fortescue was a
Rulo visitor the last of the week.
Rev. Pickett spent last Saturday
in st. Joseph.
Bert Anderson of Wymore visited
with old friends in Rulo Saturday
forenoon.
Tom Deal and Grover Daugherty
We're in Falls City Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Williams and J.
a. Hinkle attended the funeral of
James Whipple at Fortescue last
Thursday.
Fred Steinhaw was a White Cloud
visitor Sunday.
Mrs. Tom Hays and daughter, Opal,
We're visiting in White Cloud ON
Saturday.
The Falls City tribune., 1911-02-03

came in time to fill his appointment
in the evening.
Mrs. G. l.. Ciphers is quite sick
with tonsilitis.
Mrs. II. d. Weller has quite sick
the past week With grip, which has
caused her quite a little trouble.
Mrs, Thomas Hale entertained rel
atives from Missouri last week.
Mrs. Il. L. Hogrefe Is recovering
from a very severe attack of grip.
e. 4. Kroh and family moved to
his fathers farm one mile west of
town Tuesday.
Miss Adamson of S. D., who has
been visiting her aunt and cousin,
Mrs. John Coons and Miss Sybil
Mann, since last October, left for
her home last Wednesday.
The Misses Sargent, who have been
visiting their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. M. Farmer, since last Aug
ust, were called to their home in
California last week by a serious
accident to their father.
Mrs, Nellie Williams and child
rem of Nebraska City are visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards,
at the Overman.
Mrs. Jennie Griffiths has been
quite sick the past two weeks with
stomach trouble.
The Living Link society of the
Christian church met last Friday
with Mrs. Summer. Plans were
made for sending a box to the Chris
tian home at Denver and the piee-
ing of comforts will be the work
taken up for the present.
The meetings were closed at the
NJ. e. church last Wednesday even
ing, five confessions was the result
Of the meeting.
Mrs. Frank Wolf is quite sick.
J. II. Cain, Jr., visited the county
seat a couple of days last week.
The Falls City tribune., 1911-02-03
OHIO

HERNIA Beachy and wife spent a
portion of last week in Kansas.
Mrs. L. Lutz was called to Bea-
trice, Neb., Sunday by the death of
her niece.
Amelia %Schulenberg was the guest
of Anna Kraus recently.
F. S. Lichty and family were guests
of H. J. Prichard Sunday.
Mrs. n. Peck and children spent
Sunday in Falls City with relatives.
II. J. prichara and r. W. Whitrock
went 10 Omaha Monday morning,
where the latter purchased a new
touring car.
Wes Nedrow and family were Che
guests Of Porter Randolph and family
Sunday.
Herman Fritz ana family and Miss
Amelia schulenberg spent Sunday at
the home OF John zentner and fam
iIy.
Allie Prichard spent Sunday at her
home.
Yves NedroW has purchased a fine
new Maxwell car.
Vera Shaffer was the guest Of her
sister in Falls City Sunday.
VIII Huffman and wife of Barada
were guests Of their daughter, Mrs.
Ed Ruegge, Sunday.
Pearl Fields spent Monday night
with Flossie James.
Frank Houtz was a guest at the
home of John Fields, Sunday.
Harvey Peck of Morrill,. Kansas is
The Falls City tribune., 1911-02-03

Mrs. Milroy of Omaha is visitig at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. H..
NJ. Hays.
Mrs. G. L. Slocum visited relatives
at Falls City and Salem the first of
the week.
Mrs. NJ. Shafeer visited her sister
Mrs. Raebuck at Auburn last week.
j. M. Goodloe and family spent
Sunday with Mrs. Manda Moore near
Verdon.
Rev. Sapp was detained at Nemaha
Sunday to preach a funeral sermon
and the pulpit at the Christian church
was filled by Supt. Quivey, who
spoke in the interests of the
%Orphanage at Omaha. Elder Sapp