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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
OUTSIDERS ARE BEST
 AT OAKLAND TRACK

Oakland, February 10.-Outsiders were in evidence at Emeryville today Pla- toon, 3O-to-1 shot, led all the way in the sixth and June w. scored at odds of 20 to 1 In the first
 First race Futurity course--June w. (Buxton), 20 to 1, won; Ave B. (Calla- ham, 25 to |. second; Beda tFish6r), ? to 1, third. Time. 1:13 3-5 Mechant, Re- dondo. Hampass, Copa DOro, Alder Gulch. Orelio, Coonskin, Waco Bill and Pecos also ran.
 Second race, 31a furlongs, 2-year-olds- Sidon (Shilling), Il to 10. won; Key (Tap- lin), 8 to 1. second: Sanet (Kirschbaum), 50 to l. third. Time. 043 1-5. Pico. Salti- grade. An Moon. Bogart, Big Ike, Pe- nang and Ed Fitzgerald also ran
 Third race, Futurity course-J. H. Barr (Taplin), g to 2, won: Anna May q. Mc- -Intyre). to. 1, second; Academist (Calla- ham, 15 to l.. third. Time. IS 2-5. Mime docia. Fire, Dareington, Silver Stocking and Waponaca also ran.
 Fourth race. mile-Starry Ninght O.. McIntyre), 13 to 5, won; Ayame (Selden, to g., second; Feather Duster (E. Mar t!r), to1 third. Time, 1:45 1-5. Jest and Tim Judge also ran.
 Fifth race. mile and 20 yards-Doncaster (Martin), 13 to 20, won; Sake (Fogarty), IS to 1. second: Kinda Davis), to l, third Time. :45 1-5 Edna Stewart, Miss Officious. Zoroaster Eulada May, All ness. Lorenzo and Legatee also ran.
 Sixth race. 6 furlongs-Platoon (Fis- cher), 30 to 1, won; Summertime c. Mc- Intyrel. to 1, second; Twilight Queen (Thomas), 30 to i, third. Time, 17. Bam- bro Billy Myer, Lord of the Forest. Belle Cliff, Burleigh, Colonel Jack and Swager- later finished as named.
 Seventh race, Futurity .course-David Warfield CXirschbaum), 5 to 1, won; Frank G. Hogan (Fischer). to 5, second; Ar thur Hyman a. McIntyre), 20 to l. third Time, 1:13. Argonaut, St. Francis, St. Heller, Dauge, Cabaniss, Sir Fretful, Joe Nioser, Capewell and Irish Exile finished as named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Dun's Weekly Review

York, February 1O.-R. G. Dun 3fs weekly review of trade tomor-
 will say:
 : ms of improvement continue to
 Iply. The marked betterment in ss7ondition of the money and invest - markets has served td inspire
 fer confidence In the industries and 3 fs and especially in the iron and ' industry in which there are un- &kable proofs of expanding interest
 hctivity, particularly in finished sfcts. ,,,, <. ,,..,, ' ,,u :. .,, !,
 evidence of expansion in iron and 4 with the latest statement of the Ing interest showing a substantial fhse in thrilled orders on hand.
 lished material markets still. make
 best exhibit but even in pig iron re, the contgaction In business has H most pronounced. distinct signs of +vement are noted. Tin ~plate and | are especially active with most booked six months ahead and in ! fail markets a steady demand from Transportation companies is re- I'd .e
 .ere is practically no change in Near conditions. The market in tdnu lea SHOWS cOHSlueTdDly5 leSS lily than previously .wer raw. material has caused ease
 pme lines of cotton goods in the
 ary markets but brown drills and
 Eings hold steadier than print cloth fabrics. and the mills are increas- ffurtaiIment steadily, that at Fall l. at present amounting to about 70 pieces of print cloths a week. He trading in dress goods and mems for fall :, is along conservative
 but prospects now are. that the
 will secure a very fair business |lFe the fall selling season is over. lain lines of silk are in steady ac- Icall. The yarn markets are quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11

solve the injunction and were appealed following refusal to grant the motion. In the opinion of the supreme court whose decision sustained the action of Judge Sharpe in denying the motions, it was held that the property right or the liberty right of the individual would have to be involved before the court could pass on the constitutionality of BautistN Sunday schools of the district
 The attorneys for the defense filed an application for rehearing of the case yesterday pending the considera- tion of which the certificate of affirm ance was recalled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts or 5000 or more were involved. have been filed in the office of the probate court:
 ss5oc-J. w. Arnold to Andrew Teds- scki, part of the south hall of blocks 1e and 2s, survey of Haskell & Muller.
 S3150--C. w. Streit to Virginia Massia, part of lots and 5, in block 1. survey of tho property of Copeland & Henry.
 s6200-Mrs. Lizzie w. Agee to Mrs. Ella Cook Wallace. part of lots and 4. in block 64l, survey of Elyton Land com pany. VIA al
 SlO0o-R. J. Bullard to Jeff Clay. lots 10 1. and l2. in block ?. survey of Rose. mont.
 $1425-Tippie Coffman to the Jefferson County Savings band. part of lots 13. 1l and 26. block ?, survey of the porperty of the West End Land and Improvement
 <ll00--T. M Hill ct al. to OF. r. En- trekin, lot l6., block S6 survey of Bir- mingham- Ensley Land and Improvement company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
May Have Rehearing.
 In Injunction Cases

The supreme court will probably hold a rehearing in the cases of the state vs. Fulton, Ferguson and others where in injunctions were issued by Judge H. A. Sharpe of the city court laying a restraint on alleged violations of the prohibition laws. This 1s indicated by a notice of recall of the certificate of affirmance on the part of the supreme court which was received by Sam Blake, clerk of the city court, yester- day. f..
 These cases Were originally heard be- fore Judge Sharpe on a motion to dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
First Methodist Church

ne different departments of the Sun school all eet at 9:so a. m. Fngers are specially, invited to attend Ramsey glass in, the auditorium. The For. Rev. MT. Branscombs will preach |noth morning and evening services |ject at 1isa. m. Seeing the Invisible. ''
 series of sermons on se Lords |yer will be continued at ,7:45 D. m. |bject, Thy Kingdom Come" The vatfon Army will hold service at 3 Im. in the Sunday school room The bic Sunday will be specially; attractive trch located corner North Nineteenth ret and Sixth avenue. f.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Claude Spain Di.appear.

New Decatur February 10.--(SpeciaL) ) Claude Spain, aged 22 years. who has been employed as a compositor in a New DecaY printing office, suddenly disappey ed few days ago and no trace of him can be found. The young man Is a deaf and dumb mute. He Is a son of Whit Spain of New Decatur. Young Spains wife Is at Lenor. Tenn, and 1t was thought that he might have gone to her, but inquiries at Lenor and other places in Tennessee have failed to throw any light on the young mans whereabouts. His father here Is very uneasy about him as is also his wife at Lenor. Tenn. His disappear ance Is a mystery to all his relatives and friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Y. M. c. A. WILL TACKLE THE
 LOUISIANA BUNCH TONIGHT

Undaunted by their defeats at the hands of the Birmingham Athletic club and the .Bessemer Athletic club. the five of the Louisiana State uni- versity will meet the fast Y. M c. A. team headed by "Dutch" Burmeister tonight on the association floor.
 The Louisiana players will doubtless lose to Y. M. c. Alas they have small chance of winning from fresh team after losing to the Athletic club and Bessemer. The local team will be fresh while Louisiana will have played three hard games in two days.
 Director Cubbon of the association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Realty Construction Comp.uv

{ Certifq>fe of incorporation of the Realty CcnstrucV|bn company was filed yesterday in the office of the probate court. The company will engage in a general real estate business. with the principal office located in Birmingham. The authorized capital is 5000, and of this amount $10O0 has already ben paid in. The following are officers elected for the&Eirst years business: Gus A. Pope. Jr., president. Frederick Larkin, vice president; A. B. Tenner,z secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Interest in Probate Judgeship

Interest in the probate judgeship of Autauga county continues unabated, each candidate for the office using ev- cry possible effort to secure the plum. One of the strongest applicants in the race to succeed the late McNeil Smith, probate judge-elect seems to be c. F.. Thomas of Prattsville, while Judge George S. Livingston of ' Prattvlle is also making a strong fight for>the of flee. Both of these candidates have been in Montgomery nearly every day for the past few weeks, and friends of each applicant claim that their candi- date will be chosen. Another candidate who Is said to have considerable strength Is Captain Dantzler of Au- taugaville.
 Governor ONeal is expected to make this appointment within the next few days and much interest is manifested in his probable selection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
simpson sIethodist service.

X the Simpson Methodist church, Twen-
 fifth street and Seventh avenue. North, Wiees tomorrow will be as follows May school 9.30 a. m., John E. Hill ierintendent; preaching by the pastor III 2. m..r subject, "The Glory of the 1ss' Communion Supday). Junior Igue. D. nl.; Epworth league devotion |meeting, 6:S0 p. m. Preaching by the ftor, Rev. N, I. Powell, at 80 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
!, Aftermath of Fight

Tired and worn out from the Nstrenu- fous exertions of the long session In the house on yesterday, when the Parks local option bill was before that pooy, legislators showed no inclination to leave their rooms at the hotels at an early hour this morning, and 1t was late in the morning before they gath cred in the hotel Hobbies.
 with the fight over and won for the local optionists in the house, the ffends and foemen, alike, of the Parks meas ure decided to rest their exhausted bodies from the severe strain wnlch they had undergone, and rew or 'neil Jeff their rooms until time for the house to convene. -
 The fight now will be concentrates in fhe senate, and each side is claim ing victory. Local optionists declare that the Parks bill has petter cnahce in Inc higher house than 1t had in the lower, and they feel confident tna1 they have no need for apprehension.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
First lPre.byterion services

11Ae Rev. pr. J., s. Foster will occupy 1 pulpit toinorrow morning and evening t3 tA First Presbyterian church pr. l.ster expresses himself as delighted fh the recent attepdance at both ser--
 les and with the music which Is being Finished by the choir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
IIDE $ QUIET
 AND |RREGU[AR Weather Has Been I Bad for Business TON GOODS ACTIVE Host Optimistic Reports Come rom the Iron and Steel T Trade Which Is Now
 Improving

fe York, February 10.--- -Sradstrect's ? tow will say:
 continues quiet with considerable
 sirity manifested. The weather has
 N Il notable part in this respect this
 skleavy snows in the north and west Esf tepfporary bar to operations
 Eat the south unseasonably warm A A.Fr has checked retail distribution. n plesale and jobbing lines there are
 ted numbers of buyers visible in 't western and southwestern mar :, .yi.h a fair increase in sales gesult-
 |. there, as in the leading eastern
 .s, conservatism in buying and 3 disappointment at net results is ve The disposition still is, apparently, only for actual requirements. xeak in.raw cotton in the last week
 tt stimulated demand for cotton to 'feat extent, and the cotton yarns
 loved lower without inducing much Sarnand. .sbn goods are still the most active 'At Of the textile trades, though. there
 fir gain in bookings of woolen goods,
 h per cent of the leading interests
 mill capacity is now reported in
 ion. The most optimistic reports any industry come from the iron -,g eel trade, which, judging from the Ess of unified orders turned the '--s for the better in January, thus
 sning reports of improvement made a,.ime ago. Pig iron is a little firrier ], slils. structural materials and wire n flling better.
 ns,rts as to collections show very
 l changes, and slow to fair is the ,lnling report.
 sness failures in the United States bp week ending February 9 were 291, laf;t 2s0 last week, 249 in the like week sf, 211 in 1909, 326 in 1908 and POI in 1907.
 mess failures in Canada for the ,anumbered A, as against 97 last week 1css in the corresponding week last
 lat, including flour, exports from the ra States and Canada for the week ak February g aggregated 1,27i2s1 7 1s,' against 2,32s,47o last week and , ,3 this week last year.
 ,a' 3 weeks, ending February 3, ex- aYare 75,444.27 bushels, against DS,-
 in the corresponding period fast ir, exports for the week are 2,4l,977 ' Els, against 3.36S,O10 last week and rfS iu 1910. For the 32 weeks, ending diary 9, corn exports are 26, 6,126, 130 ] Us. against 1s,406,731 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
70 Shriners at Banquet

Shriners from the larger cities of tho state and from nearby towns gathered tonight at a big banquet in Montgom- ery Officers were present at the ban quet from the Abba temple at Mobile, and from the Zamora at Birmingham. The toastmaster for the occasion was |G A. Thomas of Montgomery.
 The banquet was held for the pur- pose of arousing enthusiasm in the pro- posed temple for Montgomery. Shriners of this city have been interested in the movement for some time and at the banquet tonight the local chapter re- ceived many pledges of support on the proposition from the visiting members.
 Nearly 100 Shriners were present at the banquet, and the occasion was pro- nounced a marked success.
 The banquet was held at the Gay Teague hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
DIRECT APPEAL IS MADE BY TAFT
 TO THE FARMER
CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

ditions as to labor and other circum- stances are the same as in ours and thus make the cost of production substantially the same.
 Canada is our neighbor on the north for 5000 miles. Her population Is Eng fish, Scotch and French. Her soil is like ours. Her traditions are the same as ours. Her language Is ours. Her climate 10 temperate. like ours, except that her growing seasons are shorter and she can not raise corn In any great quantities. She has a free popular government with a wage-earning class as intelligent and as well paid as ours. It is difficult to see in what respect her farmers have any advantage over our own, except a virgin soil in the far northwest.
 How is the farmer to be hurt?" tho President asked.
 He then took up the effect it would have on corn and wheat producers, on the value of farm lands in this country, and on the milling industry in this country.
 He declared that ''in respect to corn the American farmer is king and will re- main so, reciprocity or no reciprocity"
 As to wheat. he said the domestic prico is governed by the world price and that the sending of any part of Canada's surplus through our country instead of through Canada to be milled or to be ex- ported without milling, will not percepti- bly, or materially affect the price of wheat for our farmers"
 Value of Farm Lands
 The value of farm lands, he said is af- fected by the proximity to market mors than by any other element, and he main- tained that the American farmer would still have the advantage in this respect. He also predicted great increase in American milling as the result of the agreement.
 ''It is mere trueism' said the Pres- ident, ito say that the farmers of a coun- try constitute the greatest wealth-pro- ducing class of the country and that 1t is of the greatest importance to conserve their welfare. When we have had good crops the wheels of all industries have moved and wealth has been stored. Any. one, therefore. who would initiate pol- icy to injure the farmer has much to an- swer for at the bar of public opinion.
 "The greatest reason for adopting this agreement Is the fact that 1t Is going to unite two countries with kindred peo- pie, and lying together across a wide con- tInent in a commercial and social union to the great advantage of both. Such result does not need to be justified by . nice balancing of pecuniary profit to each. I say this in order that by answering the arguments directed to the detailed effect of the agreement upon the different classes of persons I may not be thought to abandon the broad ground upon which the opportunity to confirm this agree. ment ought to be seized"
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stated that his team was in first-class condition and confidently predicted an easy victory over the sPeltSans. Cap tain Burmeister is also confident of victory. While the Louisiana team is not expected to win they will fight hard
 At Bessemer last night they lost to the Steel Magnates by score of 34 to IT,. The game was sharplys con- tested in spite of the comparatively heavy score and Louisiana was fight ing every minute. The good team work on the part of the Bessemer team won the game for them. The score in the first half was 24 to II in favor of Bes. semer; in the second half. 13 to 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Lou Lanier, Peep Over, Duke

Joe Rose. Lou Lanier. Peep Over, Duke of Bridgewater ran.
 Sixth race, purse s4O0, 3-year-olds end up, selling, mile and 70 yards-Shapdale, Ill (McTaggarD. 4 to 1, even i to 2, won; Earl of Richmond, Ill (Goosel, to 1, even, i to 3, second; Mique O'Brtcn, 1os HuffnageD. 12 to 1, to l. even, third Time, I,f6. Havre. Abrasion, Don Diaz also ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Conventions Held in Birmingham

Alabama Educational association March 24. 25, 26, 1910.
 Alabama Conference of Charities and Corrections, March 19 to 22. 1910.
 Alabama Retail Hardware associa- ton, May to 5, 1910.
 Alabama Bankers association, May 20 and 21. 1910.
 The Great Council of Alabama Red Men, May 24-26, 1910.
 Degree of Pocahontas, May 2426, 1910.
 T. PA convention, May and T, |1910.
 International Association of Chiefs of Police, May 10-14, 1910.
 State Sacred Harp Musical associa- |tion, July 15-17 1910. Alabama Coos Roads association, October 12, 1910.
 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi- neers. October 10-16, 1910.
 B. I. A, October 10-1S, 1910. Association Seaboard Ar Line Sur |geons, October Il and 12, 1910. Order of Rejuvenated Sons of love, October 1915, 1910. | Reunion Alabama Division U. c. ", November 22 and 23, 1910. Reunion Alabama Division U. S. c. ", November 22 and 23, 1910. National Kappi Psi Medical fraterni- ty, November 24-26. 1910. Rail committee of Railway Engineers and Maintenance of Way association In November. Engineering association of the South November, 21.
 Alabama woman's Federation, No lvember 16-18.
 Horticultural society, Alabama, Jan uary 19 and 20. rH Conventions ot Be Held in 1911 | National Child Labor conference March 9-11, 1911. National Association of Comptrollers and Accounting officers, June 10-12 l1911. Alabama Funeral Directors and Elm balmers' association, April 1911. G. A. R. department encampment, Ap- Til, 1911.
 State Master Plumbers association, April, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Bowie on Legislation

l,
 To the Chamber of Commerce, City.
 Conference.-The committee on legis- lation begs leave to submit its annual report for the year just ending
 The committee has had before it only three matters of general importance:
 l. The evils arising under the fee system in this country. This commit tee prepared number of bills on this subject, and others, which 1t approved and recommended, were prepared by the Hon. E. J. Smyer. No more impor- tant matter has come before the peo- pie of this county in recent years. We regret that we are not able to report the entire success of our efforts, but we can report substantial progress All though the bills specifically regulating fees to take effect at the expiration of the terms of office of the present en- cumbents have not been reported from the legislative committees to which they were assigned, as direct outcome of the agitation, an amendment separating Jefferson county from the, general pro- visions of the constitution. so as to permit local Legislation on this subject has been passed by the house of rep resentatives and Is now pending in the senate. Our information is that thls amendment will be adopted by the sem ate, and we believe 1t will be ratified by the people, although it will doubtless require further efforts on the part of this chamber to see that the matter Is properly presented to the people of the state ..r
 We regret that the bill regulating arrests in misdemeanor cases was de- feated by a close vote in the house. This measure was in the highest de- gree important to the protection of la Dor in this district and we believe dts defeat was due to misconceptien of it's intent and effect We do not doubt that legislation along this line is ad- visable and necessary and we think this chamber should at the first favorable opportunity renew its efforts for the
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ssage of this or some similar meas

passage of this or some similar meas ure.
 ?. This committee also handled and favorably reported upon a proposition looking to an appropriation from the legislature in aid of farm demonstra- ton work. We are happy to say that this bill has passed one of the houses of the legislature, and we believe will become a law.
 3. The third measure of general in- terest in which this committee has given aid. has been in the effort to exempt manufacturing industries from municipal taxation for a period of ten years. We regard this matter of great importance in the future development of this city. While the principal work in promoting the success of this meas ure has been done by the committee on the location of new industries, yet this committee has done important work in the Investigation of the con stitutionality of the proposed ordinance in the presentation of the same to the
 finance and judiciary committees of
 the City Council. These committees have acted favorably upon the propo- sition and have appointed special committee to redraft the ordinance In some minor particulars. The amend ments proposed are satisfactory and do not in any way cripple this legislation. We also have no doubt of It's passage at an early date.
 With the correction of the abuses Tn the fee system and with the exemption
 of new manufacturing enterprises from municipal taxation, this district is in a position to offer Inducements Tor lnew enterprises unexcelled If equaled by any in the country.
 SYDNEY J. BOWIE, Chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Committee on Conventions

FeDruary Q, lS1l. MT. A H. Ford, President Chamber Of Commerce, Birmingham. Ala. Dear Sir-The committee on conven- tions has to report a fairly successful year In connection with other or ranizations we have assisted in secur- ing and entertaining 20 conventions and have five other gatherings dated for March and April
 As I have stated in my monthly re- ports our lack of sufficient hotel ac- commodations and an assembly nall or sufficient proportions to- accommodate large conventions has been a bar 10 our greater success In securing them. Until those two great needs are sup piled Birmingham can only hope to have medium sized gatherings he- specutfully submitted.
 HENRY HIDEN,
 Chairman;
 VICTORzS. GAGE,
 R. H. BAUGH, .'
 BURR BLACKBURN,
 T. B. BROOKS.