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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
WANT ID FOSTER
 COTTON BUYING Bessemer Willing to Offer
 Subsidies OLD HOUSE BURNED Jones Place on Dartmouth Avenue, Built in 1889, Was Oldest House In Bessemer-Other News
 of Bessemer
OLD HOUSE BURNED

l Bessener, August 2.-(Special.)-The Bessemer Board of Trade and merohants interested held a conference in the Board of Trade room tonight to discuss plans for building a cotton warehouse and estao- ing a cotton buyer here, and commi'- tee was appointed to consummate deh- mite arrangement for accomplishing ms
 Captain Crook, president of the board was in the chair and announced the dis- cussion of plans open to those present. ". w. Hollingsworth was the first 10 taSe I ladvantage of this opportunity and re- ported that cotton for many miles west and south, especially in Walker and Tusea- loosa counties, was accessible to Bes- semer, set forth the advantages of cot I ton market in the matter of increased trade among the merchants and talked very much in favor of making this a reality. He stated that business men should get together, raise funds for 8 warehouse and equipment and make up a deficiency in the salary of the buyer, should his resources from commissions, etc., be too small.
 J. w. Rarden, who has been an indi-
 
 vldual cotton buyer for some years in dorsed Mr Hollingsworth's statements, stated that he has purchased 600 bales an- nually and offered the use of ware house belonging to him near the Louisville and Nashville railroad as a cotton storage house.
 Mayor Lewis responded to an invitation to express his opinion by voicing his dis- couragement at the lack of enthusiasm among the citizens generally in the move ment and strenuously urged immediate steps to buy all cotton available without waiting to secure warehouse.
 Chairman Crook suggested that a com mittee be appointed to secure funds for providing a warehouse, camping house and shed. instruct Secretary Sterling to wire Professor McNeill, the contemplated buyer, to be on hand next Friday night, when another meeting will be held, and in- struct the committee to ascertain the number of merchants who would pur- chase cotton. A motion was passed em- bracing these suggestions, and W. w. Hollngsworth, J. W. Rarden and l. A. Lewis appointed as the committee 10 act
 A motion to adjourn until Friday night was carried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Death of H. G. Vines

The news of the death of H. G. Vines In a Memphis Tenn, hospital, where he went only a week ago fog treatment was shock to his many friends in this city this morning. He formerly lived here practically all of his life, was 37 years of age, and one time engaged in the wholesale grocery business here. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. c. A. Sex ton; two brothers, M. Vines and A. s. Sexton, and one sister, Mrs. w. c. Mitch am The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Mitcham, 1921 Fifth avenue, the Rev. M. K Thornton officiating. The in torment will be made at Rock Creek cemetery.
 The pallbearers will be: Active, Frank Owens. Ernest Milton. George Rutledge F. Simpson, G. C. Hancock and Herberi Milton: honorary. ]. w. Rarden, Tom Benton. H. G. Ray, R. Crotwell, Jesse Waldrop and Ben Knight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
LETTERS TO EDITOR
CuIIman Republicans

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Tn justice to the republicans of Cullman county kindly request you to correct the statement in the article published In yesterdays Age-HeraId. wherein your correspondent states there was split In the Republican county convention held here on the 18th Inst. It was the most harmonious convention l ever attended in Cullman. and I have been to all of them since 1900 An ant-Sutterer man who was nresent told me after the convention that 1t was as harmonious a convention as anyone could wish for. The conyen- tfon unanimously indorsed Taft. Barker and Long, besides selecting delegates to the state and district conventions. dhe only contest was for county chairman, resulting In the reelection of John F. Sufferer by a vote of 4s to F. Very re- spectfulfy,
 GEORGE STIEFELMEY FER.
 Chairman of Convention cullnan, August 2 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Crux of the Issue

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Sitting at dinner this evening in one of the prominent cafes 1 was approached ny an acauaintance and friend of 20 years standins who opened discussion of the present liouor fight. When told that was in favor of the open saloon as the hest solution of the present conditions, he remarked: T am surprised at you, doctor, for you are dead wrong this time. I must confess that 1t was my time TO pc surprised, but the situation @as soon cleared when he said 'I am the only man in town in the blind tiger-galnohng business who has come out openly Tor the dispensary This Is what Is needed, and I certainly am glad to learn you have no vote coming to you this time
 I am perfectly willing to make afridaVit to the above conversation, but will not call the name of the man with whom 1t was had because of personal friendship. It. however, furnished additional convinc- ing proof that the dspensary will be the hand-maiden of the blind tiger should 1t be foisted upon the city of Birmingham. And it seems most unreasonable that any fair-minded voter. one with his thinking faculties relieved of all prejudice and free to look at both sides of a proposition calmly and rationally, ought to be Con- vinced that men whose work hours Keep them engaged until after the dispensaey is closed will tsrh to the blind tigers dur Ing the eveniHg for drink. We cannot for a. momeht believe that they will pur- chase wb,eky or beer and carry it arounC In theip<pockets under the very noses o their- Employers until they are off for tn, pS+aS Neither will they pay a messenger &to carry ,1t to their rooms when they know they can get all they desire right of
 the ice from the tigers.
 The conversation above referred to k an instance in which the ''cat was let ou of the bag" and ought to show which way the tiger will jump.
 I shall not arraign the ministers and other church people. for some times their zealousness to do good warps their better judgment They ought to be well versed in the history of the dspensary system in other states and in some portions of Ala bama-notably Camden and Georgiana- where, even in these small places It proved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
The Methodist Measuring Tea

Ar affair of this afternoon combining both financial aid for church purposes and a pleasant social feature was the measuring tea given under the auspices of the August committee of the Metho- dist church at the home of Mrs. l.. A.. Spencer The house was prettily decorat- ed with greenery, white asters and golden glow emphasizing the color scheme of yellow and white and made an effective background of bright hues for the num- her of ladies calling for their measure ments. On the veranda Misses Fitzpatrick and Ruby Crook presided over punch bowl, embedded in clematis vines, golden glow and aster. Mrs. Spencer welcomed those attending the veranda and Mrs. George Bancroft and Mrs. l.. B. Bradley computed the measurements at cents a foot and l cent an inch for the height. Mrs. George Woodrow, standing In the living room, directed the guests to the dining room, where Mesdames F.. L. Huey. H. D. Keith and Alice Breen served iced tea and waters from a beautifully ap- pointed table The results were most gratifying to those in charge and splen- did success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Campaign Without Passion
pditor of The Age-HeraId:

To the Editor Of The Age-Herald:
 Tampering with the ballot is a serious and dangerous thing, and in violation of our system Of government. If in dulged in to any great extent it would prove fatal to our liberties. In the ldng ago 1t was done once in the south, bSt that was excusable. as conditions were
 as they never had been, and will never
 be again. A very important election is to be held in Jefferson county next Thurs day. Let us all as free American citi- | zens be decent, honest, manly and dc l the clean thing. To corrupt the ballot l is a menace to liberty. It dampens pa
 triotism, blights cordiality and domestic l relationships. Differing in matters of | community and state has taught me pa | tience and charity. If I could l would | banish strong drink from pole to pole
 and make it's grave at the bottom of the | seas.
 Thinking thus, I shall fight against the
 return of the saloon, but in doing this
 I have no desire to leave a sting to be cured. When this election is over let us go on in great improvements as big | family, fruitful in resources and hospl- tality and good nature.
 J. LAWLBR DARBY. Birmingham, August p, 1e11
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23

sent rights and lefts to the body and face with Papke on the ropes cover ing up. They were clinched in Papk e s corner al the bell. Burke's round.
 Round 9. Papke cut loose with right and left hooks and uppercuts, Burke sending two stiff lefts to the face. Clinch followed clinch without a clean blow being struck and the referee was kept busy separating the men. They were clinched at the bell. This round was about even.
 Round 10. Burke rushed in with a left to the body. After half a dozen clinches Burke hook ed four short rights to the head and Papke kept pounding short arm blows to the wind. Burke slammed his right twice on the back of the head and they were pummeling in a clinch at the bell, neither seeming to hear 1t. Burke's round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
BEGIN LIMESTONE
 TEACHERS INSTITUTE

Athens, August 2.-tSpecial)-Th Teachers institute of Limestone county opened here this morning with an en- rollment of s1. Indications are hat a very successful meeting is going to be held.
 Superintendent R. E. Sessions of the Huntsville public schools is conducting the institute, assisted by Superintende J. B. Lockhart of the Florence public schools, and Miss Rayner Tillman of Opelilla The work has been undertaken with great deal of interest on the part of both teach CTS and conductors, and profitable weeks work Is anticipated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
General News

Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. F.. H. Lopez president of the hos pital board of the United Charities, Misses Vickis Rogers and Dora Parker will be awarded diplomas after com pletlng the course of graduate nursing offered at the Robinson hospital of this city. Dr. T. F. Robinson. chief of the staff of physicians, will present the di- plomas and programme of, musical selections. with prayer by Rev. J. F. Sturdivant will be the features of the presentation ceremonies
 The destruction by fire of the house on the land known as the old Jones place on Dartmouth avenue and Four teenth street marks the passing of a historical landmark and the oldest dwelling of this city. The house was built in 1889 by William Rutledge. was typical of those times with it's wooder pegs in foundations and frame. home made iron nails with square heads broad pine ceilings and flours, and was close by the old stage coach road to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Action by Officials

Today the mayor and the majority of the Board of Aldermen drew up the fol- lowing document in regard to their senti- ments concerning the coming election, and it reads as follows:
 we, the undersigned, officials of the city of Bessemer, express ourselves as being opposed to the return of the open saloon under the provisions of the Smith regulation bill.
 T. A. Lewis, mayor; J. II. Edwards. Dr. R. P. McTy eire, D. l.. Thornton. J. l. Crotwell K. M. Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
News of Bay Minette

Bay MinettesssAugust 22.-(Special)-A tennis club is being organized among the business men of this place. The grounds have been chosen and will be put in con dition soon. The ones who have already joined are expert players and some lively games are looked for. A tournament will be started later in the season for the pur- pose of determining the best doubles and singles. The old tennis club is still in ex- istenc0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Rev. Stewart to Preach

Rev. Malcom stewart, lately from Van- der bilt University, will preach to men cnly in the, courtroom of the first di- Vision of the common pleas court on next Friday evening at o'clock. The dis course will not be a political one. MT. Stewards text will be ITO him that hath shall be. given. but from him that hath net shall be taken away even that which he hath The meeting will be made at- tractive by good singing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Personals

Mrs. Phil Lacey has returned from a visit to relatives at Union Springs.
 Mrs Ernest Moore of Jonesboro Is re- covering from an operation performed at the Robinson hospital this morning.
 Miss Inez Lopez, who has been the qlest of Miss Virginia Mitchell. is now with her kinspeople, Mr.sand Mrs. F. H.. Lopez.
 Mrs. J. G. Johnston is visiting relatives near Selma.
 Miss Maria McAdory of Jonesboro has returned from visit to Miss Jamie Me Adory of Birmingham.
 The marriage of Norman Caldwell and Miss Ruby Tilman of Jonesboro was sol emnized in the office of the probate clerk in Birmingham this morning..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23
Announcements

R. P. Hobson will speak. at the City mark Wednesday afternoon. under the auspices of the Saloon Opposition league The public is invited and seats will be provided for all.
 Marvel City lodge No 262. Independent Order of Odd Fellows will meet Wednes- day night.
 Ressemer camp No. sl, Woodmen of the World, will meet Wednesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23

Pope's Condition Satisfactory Rome, August 12.-The condition of the Pope continues satisfactory. This morn- ing he walked in the vatican gardens without special fatigue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23

CLARENCE DARROW the uncompromisins and suc- cessful counsel of Labor Unions. who has now left home to de- fend the McNamara brothers who arc charged with being implicated in the dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-23

Birmingham. August 22, 1911.
The Washington times., 1911-11-12
Honorary Mention for
Capital Hunting Dogs

Several Washington fox hunters, mem
bers Of the Montgomery County Fox
Hunters Association. today are con-
graduating the association on the sue
cess of the annual field trial which the
members have engaged In for two days.
and which closed at Rockville. with the
awarding Of prizes, last night.
None Of the Washington CANNES got
In the blue ribbon class, but several of
them were given honorary mention.
The Judges were R. e. Fulton. of
Laurel; ]. c. Higgins. OF Beitsville, and
p. e. Cassard, Of Muirkirk. They
unanimously decided that the pack Of
Edmund c. Davis. of Colesville, had
done the best work, and the owner'was
awarded the prize Of $50.
The pack OF James p. Gott, Of Barnes
vile. was given second place, and the
pack of John c. Bentley. of Sandy
Spring, was declared to have made the
third best showing. The packs Of An
drew ]. Cummings. of Chevy Chase, and
George w. Edwards, OF Colesville, were
placed fourth and fifth, respectively.
The handsome silver cup offered for the
| dog doing the best trailing during the
trial was awarded to Lee, belonging to
Clay B. Edwards. OF Rockville. The
BOBBY prize was given to Long John, be-
longing to James p. Gott.
The Washington times., 1911-11-12
Old Associates Will
Attend Archer Funeral

Members Of the Masonic fraternity.
and the Association OF Oldest Inhabit-
ants. of which he was a member. will
attend the funeral services for Andrew
Archer. well known business man Of the
District, who died last Thursday. to be
held at his home, S15 Sixth street south
west, tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Interment will follow in Rock Creek
Cemetery.
Mr.. Archer had been a director Of the
Lincoln National Bank since its organ
ization. Yesterday afternoon a COM
mittee Of the directors OF the bank. COM
posed of r. A. Walker, William F. GUIDE.
Joseph Strasburger, and L. p. Loving,
adopted the following resolutions:
THAT in his death this bank has sus-
tained the loss of wise counsellor, ever
ready friend. and earnest and devoted
patron, and that the community has
lost public-spirited citizen. whose hand
and heart were ever ready and open to
give comfort and sympathy"
THAT we tender to his family our
heartfelt sympathy, and assure them
that/their loss also Is ours"
That a copy of these resolutions be
sent to his family. and copy placed
upon the records Of this bank"
The Washington times., 1911-11-12
TWO FRENCH ROAD
RACES next YEAR
FOR RGRAND'PR|zES
Longest Automobile Race
Ever Conducted One
of Events.

The news that the Automobile Club
OF France has decided to conduct two
grand prize automobile road races in
1872, was received with interest by
American automobile manufacturers,
and 1t is expected America will be
well represented in the entry list
July In the month in which the two
races viii be run, and they will consist
OF q light car race and free-for-all
contest. 1t Is proposed to run the free
for-all race at 100 miles, dividing the
event into two days running. 1t will
be the longest road race ever promoted,
and only the sturdiest OF cars can hope
to finish the grueling speed contest.
This year the Automobile Club Of
France was rather timid about promo
ting the great international contest, be-
lieving the manufacturers would not
support the race with entries. so the
Automobile Club Of Sartha was allow
ed to manage the Grand Prize race, and
the entry trouble ensued.
was run over the LIE Mans circuit, which
Is considered lightning fast The win
ner was q small italian car. which fin-
ished alone In slow time, and American
cause of their failure to send their
cars over to capture the greatest mo-
toring honor Europe offers.
But for 1912 the recognized French
motoring organization Is TO promote the
race under its own management, and
they have interested the French gov
ernment to the extent that It now
seems probable that the government
will offer a special cash prize for the
races and will allow the republics s
militia to patrol the Dieppe circuit. II
this is true, 1t will be the first motor
contest that; any government has off,
American entries for this years race
seemed certain until after the big Goo
mile indianapolis motor speedway con-
test, which put a hole In the racing
appropriation of every automobile man
ufacturer. Any one Of a dozen Ameri-
can cars could have captured the 1911
Grand Prix, but their makers could not
see their way clear to send their prod
uct to foreign soil.
So as to lead the way and have a
smooth road for a big American motor
car selling invasion of Europe, our
manufacturers should support this ,20U-
mile race with entries. The time Is ripe
and the field fertile for foreign busi-
ness, and the automobile could profit
by the prevailing desire in Europe for
American products.
The Washington times., 1911-11-12
THE TIMES DAILY SERIAL STORY
PIZARRO1I .:,..!. syJ AUBREY \. y'.s. .I; Tyson

several times wandered toward Spar
hawk and his party. The first time
yennr ner amssicsn nsn esnser shs had seem
In them the same expression that she
was wont to see IN the eyes OF all men
when they looked at her.
scarcely more than passing glance
She was not SO vain as TO be pidued
by his indifference, but the circun1-
stance did not fail to make. distinct
impression upon her mind. 1t was plain
that sparhawk, however much at home
he might be when In company Of mem.
man."
his companions in the dining room were
almost directly opposite those Of the
three members of the Mosquera party.
Sparhawk whose good spirits seldom
pany of diners. and Though. Barbara,
restrained by the presence Of the Col
onsl and his wife. never permitted her
yersato sell e De drawn into the general n6 con;
much quiet amusement In the talk OF
/ the young engineer.
At first Barbara thought Sparhawk
was scarcely more than q rather good
been exceedingly commonplace were 1t
not Tor the saving grace Of hunor.
Whep' however, she marked the re-
tsers and learned ns Ias sst hsd to h ny hss
been committed the formidable task Of
construcung the Galistar railroad. she
rapidly began to discover in him quail
ties that she had not suspected before.
Having promptly perceived that Miss
Webster was not disposed to encourage
any attempt to make her acquaintance,
SparDaWk was equally prompt to ignore
her. HIS example was followed by
Handley: but sparhawk was amused to
mark the influence she unconsciously
exerted over the big, silent Tom Con-
gard womankind much as a great mas
tiff would regard a dainty cat that held
a place I'm the affections of the family
OF bis master. CoEnerton's grave eyes
the eyes that were the windows Of the
soul of Robert Donovan McCann.
When the Americans disembarked at
Allariz they lost no time In trans
traps to the Gerfaicon. the river steam
| boat that they found awaiting them.
Their surprise may be imagined when,
Just before the gangpiank of the Ger
guerra, accompanied by bis wife and The
mysterious Barbara Webster. hurried
aboard.
The faces of both vomen were now
The trio promptly went below, ana not
until VaIo was sighted. on the north
! shore of Lake Calistar. did the Ameri-
cans obtain a second glimpse Of them.
objects that had more potent claims on
| their interest than the mystery which
surrounded their unsociable feliow-voy.
gers.
The steamboat left AlIariz about II
o'clock In the morning, ard for the frs,
| twenty miles of their trip up the Iuui.
gull. the passengers saw to right and
left of them a fertile plain, dotted here
and there with sugar plantations and
small villages. In the distance, how.
ever, doomed the great black and white
peaks of the Andes, and by noon tht
steamboat, buckdng the deep. sluggish
current. was well among them.
A Continuation of This Story VIII
Be Found In TomOrrow,s
| Issue Of The Tfmea
The Washington times., 1911-11-12
Prize FOR WEDDING
FOOD SHOWS WAY
Of ASSISTING CUPID
Newlyweds Will Get Money
and Stock for Pantry.
From Exhibitors.

Cupid IL to be given material aid at
the Food Show this week. Besides off,
fering to Rive s25 to the young man and
young woman who will consent to be
married In Convention hall, the ex-
hibitors have agreed that they will
shower the ''Newiyweds, with Gifts.
Each exhibitor will give OF his wares,
30 that the young people can start out
with q well-stocked pantry.
The young people can be married any
night Of the week that suits their fancy
and they will be assured OF an elab-
crate wedding. An entire band will
play the wedding march and there will
be hundreds Of guests.
Today. preparatory to receiving tn ou-
sands Of Interested people. the exhibit
ors are replenishing their supplies.
Those In charge Of the show assert that
the exhibitors are going to be more lib
eral than ever with the distribution of
full-sized samples.
The popularity Of the "fed hot'' has
resulted in one Of the largest exhibitors
sending q hurry order for large con-
signment Of sausage, hams and other
goods. A gingerale concern today re-
ceived q carload Of its product and an
equally large shipment Of pickles was
received by a relish concern. Five hum
dred pints are to be given away to-
morrow night.
A wagonload Of buckwheat that will
be made into griddle cakes and served
to the hungry throng has been carried
into the contention hall. A carload OF
salt Is to be distributed one night OF
the week.
The management states that 6o.Oot
persons visited the show last week
Last night fat men were admitted free
and the number OF available football
"centers" was surprise to those In
attendance.
During last week hundreds OF school
children were afforded the privilege OF
seeing tho exhibit. This week President
Taft Is to receive a personal invitation
from Frederick A. Dodge, Of the Retail
Grocers. Association Special features
are 10 be introduced every afternoon
and evening,