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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
JUDGE BROWN HTS SUNDAY BASEBALL Montgomery Judge Delivers
 Vigorous Charge HOTELS AND TIGERS Considers Sunday Baseball Viola ton of Law and DenOunces
 Depravity of Certain
 HOstelries
HOTELS AND TIGERS

Montgomery, July 10-CSpeciaD-Blows against Sunday baseball, gambling, blind tigers" and rumored immoral practices in downtown hotels of the city, were delivered by Judge Armstead Brown to the summer grand jury at noon Monday, when he charged that body to fully ln- vestigate the frequent rumors which are going the rounds in Montgomery. Each of the four subjects mentioned above were stressed at length by the judge or the criminal division of the city court, and attacked in vigorous and unequivo- cal language.
 With respect to the alleged violation O. the statutory provisions prohibiting base ball on the Sabbath days, the jurist stat ed that he had fully investigated au- thorites, and that he had come to conclusion in the matter. He stated, however that the decision which he has reached, in which he expressed himself of the opinion that the state law Is still operative, is not to be taken as conclu- sive or precusive on the subject, there- by reserving the right to remodel his opinion as the court sees fit when argu- ments pro and con the Sabbath sport have been submitted. He cites reasons why he entertains the opinion that the playing of baseball on Sundays in Mont gomery is violative of the statutes.
 Words were not minced by the jurist in his severity upon rumored gambling devices and immoral practices in the city. Much of the charge, which took as full hour in delivery, concerned itself with lottery schemes and professional devices which are turing the young men. But the most significant part of his charge, in the judges own opinion. was that part which denounced bitterly the all legged depravity said to be prevalent in some of the hotels of the city.
 ''The court hopes that the rumors are not true the judge stated. but there upon went full force into the rumors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
LARGE. STACK OF ORIUr1 PIPES GWEN UP
 BY THEIR. OWNERS AND ABOUT TO BE BURNED
WAS IN NEW YORK
 DURING HEAT WAVE
H. J. Porter Says Birmingham Is Summer Resort Compared With
 Northern Cities

IT. ]. Porter, who has returned from a trip to New York and through New England was in New York when the hot wave struck that city which re- suited in innumerable deaths and great suffering among the people.
 Birmingham is a summer resort compared to New York; said MT. Por ter. "When the hot wave struck there it was almost unbearable. When one went onto the streets 1t was impos- sible to stay as great load seemed to press one down, the humidity was so terrible. On the streets horses dropped dead from the awful heat while men and women tainted away prostrated by the overpowering hu- midity of the day.
 Among the tenement houses I am told the destruction was awful from the heat and hundreds of poor peo- plo were driven almost frantic. At nights all the parks were crowded with persons seeking relief from the grow ing heat wave and everywhere there was more or less suffering. There is no use talking, Birmingham and this country have the only suitable kind of weather. Here at night no one can complain of the temperature while uT there night is little better than day
 In regard to business. there seems to be decided tendency to be opti- mistic. While just now the trade is somewhat dull, at the same time mer' chants and commercial men are in- clined to the opinion that the forth coming season will show up very wei in all business lines"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
HIGHWAY BOARD
 STARTS REAL WORK
Roads in Five Counties To Be Surveyed-50-FoOt
 Right-of-Way

Montgomery, July 10.-(Specialt- The state highway commission, con sisting of Chairman Robert E. Spra- gins of Huntsville, State Senator V. B. Atkins of Selma, and Capt. John Craft of Mobile, met in Montgomery today and discussed steps for the inn mediate construction of model high ways Sl this state. Applications from more than a score of counties were read to the commissioners, in which they were petitioned to begin work in their respective counties at once.
 Most of today's session of the com mission was an executive one. al the close of which, however, announcement was made that the first work to be undertaken would be to survey Mad ison, Jackson, Blount, Marion and Tal- ladega counties at as early moment as possible. When the actual work of constructing the model highways in these counties will be undertaken is yet to be determined. The commission adopted rules and regulations, among which was the specification that the right way for a road shall be 50 feet wide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
GAP TAIN TODD IS
 SERIOUSLY HURT
Report of Officers Conduct Submitted To Governor
 Carefully Guarded

Montgomery, July 1o.-(specialo-Capt o. S. Lewis of Tuskegee, who was off cer of the day when Capt. George T. Todd, battery commander, was elected from the encampment grounds last week on account of alleged disobedience and unbecoming conduct, and because of al- legged profanity in the presence of Gov. Emmet ONeal, his staff, and number of women, has submitted to Col. c. R. Brioken his report on the incident. The document is being carefully guarded, and will be certified to Adjutant General Scully and then to the governor, who is expected to order courtmartial.
 It is given out at the home of Captain Todd that he is suffering from concussion of the brain, and that he was so serious ly injured when thrown from his horse as to make him Irresponsible for his conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
ASK $2500 FOR
 MERCY HOME WORK
Board of Revenue Inclined To Grant Urgent Request If It Can Be
 Arranged

The Board of Revenue was visited yesterday by Mrs. T. 1T. Spencer and Mrs. w. H. Jeffries, representing the board of control of the Mercy Home, with a petition for an appropriation Of s2500 from the county to make some very badly needed enlargements to the institutions.
 The ladies showed that the enlarge ments were very necessary and greatly emphasized the good work being done by the institution. The petition has been taken under advisement by the Board of Reveue and it is probable that the appropriation will be made if possible. We realize the splendid re- suits that have been achieved at the Mercy Home,' said President Job Going yesterday afternoon. and if possible the board should like to grant what the ladies have asked"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
WHEN A SUBJECT
 OF SWEDEN DIES

Montgomery. July 9.-(Special 1.-The governor has received from the depart . ment of state at Washington, D. C., copy of the consular convention be- tween the United States and Sweden, signed at Washington a short time ago, with the request that the appropriate officers of the state of Alabama be made acquainted with the provisions of article II of the convention.
 Article II of the convention is as follows:
 "ln the event of any citizen of either of the two contracting parties dying wi,hout will or testament, in the terri tory of the other contracting party, the consul general consul, vice consul gen. eral, or vice consul of the nation to which the deceased may belong, or, in his absence, the representative of such consul general, consul, vice consul gen . eral, or vice consul, shall, so far as the laws of each country will permit and pending the appointment of an admin istrator and until letters of administra- tion have been granted, take charge of the property left by the deceased for the benefit of his lawful heirs and .. to be appointed as administrator of such estate.
 Tt is understood that when, under the provisions of this article any con- sul general, consul, vice consul, gener- al, or vice consul. or the representa- tive of each or either, is acting as executor or administrator of the estate of one of his deceased nationals, said officer or his representative shall, in all matters connected with, relating to, or growing out of the settlement of such estates, be in such capacities as fully subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the country wherein the es- tate is situated as if said officer or representative were a citizen of that country and possessed of no representa- tive capacity whatsoever"
 The governor is also in receipt of a letter from the royal vice consul of Sweden, who is located at Mobile, call ing attention to the above article of the convention and requesting him to issue instructions to the proper officers that hereafter notification of the death of Swedish subjects in the state of Alabama be given the royal vice consul ate of Sweden at Mobile
 The matter will in all probability be Referred to the department of health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
STABS SWEETHEART
 IN JEALOUS FIT

Gadsden. July 10.-tSpecial) )-Because another negro assisted his sweetheart to Elight from a buggy at Alabama City yesterday, Bob Brown, colored. stabbed the woman several times with knife and she Is now in a critical condition. SaIlie Graham, negress, had been out driving and when she stopped in front of the ne- gro pool room to alight John Sanders as sisted her to the ground. This enraged Brown, who had been courting the woman, so that ne drew a knife and, pushing Sanders aside he rushed on the woman and succeeded in making several thrusts of the knife into her body. Brown made his escape and has not as yet been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
ENS[EY'S SEPTIC
 TANK ID BE BUILT
Board of Revenue Tester day Awarded the Con-
 tract for S4S,408.75

The Board of Revenue of Jefferson county yesterday awarded the contract for the septic tank to be built near Ensley to Thomas Worthington. the consideration being s4S,40S.75, and the time of completion being set at Janu- ary 1, 1912.
 Several other bids were submitted besides that of MT Worthington, but in each case the consideration was perceptibly greater. The septic tank will serve to purify the sewage of the county before it is emptied into Village creek, near Ems ley. and will consist, according to the specifications, of a sedemetation basin, filter beds sludge drying beds. gen eral revision of the plans of the present tank will be made. In addition there will be installed a pumping station 10 lift the Ensley sewage to the higher level of the Birmingham drainage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
NAME SUCCESSOR
 TO MAJOR ANDERSON
Understood That E. M. Tutwiler. IT,. Will Probably Be Given
 the place

D ID. Curran. president oi the New Orleans and Northeastern railroad. is expected in Birmingham today, having landed in New York Saturday from a trip through Europe. sHe is expected to stop over in Birmingham for the purpose of selecting successor to the late Major Frank Y. Anderson as land commissioner for Queen and Crescent railroad interests.
 MT. Curran will not be accompanied by any officials of his company. but it is gathered, that he will be joined here by some officials from New Or leans.
 E. M Tutwiler, Jr., is at presentsas- sistant land commissioner for the lines and it is probable that he will be named as land commissioner to succeed Major Anderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
Cotton Seed Calculator

Certificate of incorporation of The Quick Action Cotton Seed Calculator Company, Inc, was filed in the probate court Mon day. The purpose of the company is to publish and sell book containing mat ter on The Quick Action Cotton Seed Calculator, copyright of which has been obtained from the government. Two thousand dollars is the authorized cap- tai, of which 5000 has been paid in. off cers are Ben l. Dilger, president, and John J. Kyser. secretary and treasurer. The new firm will open mp business with headauarters in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
Suit Against Shriners Dismissed

New Orleans, July lo-rhe s50,oO0 dam age suit filed by NJ. w. Bayliss of Wash ington D. C., against the grand lodge of Louisiana Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, was today dismissed by Judge E. K. skinner in the civil district court The suit was based upon alleged libelous language used by the grand master in March. 1908, warning the craft against receiving what was called scottish Rite degrees" from Bayliss. The case was tried without a jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
0'NEAL AND STAFF
 60 ID GULF CITY

Montgomery. July 10.-(Special.)- Gov Einmet O'Neal and the majority of his staff left Montgomery for Mo- bile tonight in order to review Tues day afternoon the First Alabama regi- meth of infantry, in encampment in the Gulf city. Major Everett Jackson left for Mobile on Sunday night.
 The chief executive intends to return to the city on Tuesday night. It is not that he may announce the excise commissioners of the Gulf City on his present trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
O'NEAL RECEIVES
 LETTER IN FRENCH

Montgomery. July 10.-tSpecial) )-The governor received a letter from the French consul at New Orleans conevying official intelligence of the death of G. A. Rivier, the French consular agent at Mo bile, and stating that the Fernch consul late agency has been placed in charge of Peter J. Hamilton, a lawyer of that city The letter of notification was written Tn the Fernch consuls native language.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
REGIMENT
 HAS FINE RECORD

Montgomery July 1o.-(special.) )- The Second Alabama regiment of in fantry, which has been in encampment since last Monday broke camp today and returned to their homes, the ma iority of the companies taking the att ernoon trains out of this ck
 Col C. R. Bricken, comm uder or the regiment, announced onN leaving camp that the maneuVers thls year were among the most successful ever held He said that the camp had been one of the most orderly since his con- nection wi.h the military.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
HUNTSVILLE NOW
 UNDER COMMISSION

Huntsville July 10.-(Special) )--Tha city of Huntsville was reorganized un- der the commission government to- night. R. F. Smith. former mayor; R l.. O'Neal and Dr. J. D. Humphrey talk ing their seats as commissioners.
 R. E. Smith was elected president and will have charge of the depart ments of finance, police and fire; MT. ONeal will have charge of the water works, streets, public Improvements and public property. Dr. Humphrey was assigned to schools, health and lights.
 Election of all other city officers was deferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
Close Rubber Shoe Plant

Maiden, Mass, July 10-Announcement is made by the officials of the Boston Rubber Shoe companies factories at Edgeworth and Falls that the plants will be shut down for a month, beginning July 10, on account of a shortage of or ders In previous years the lay off has been for two weeks duration. More than three thousand hands will be idle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
TWO CANDIDATES
 OUT IN TALLADEGA

Sylacauga, July 0.-(Special. .)-Al- = ready the political pot has begun to be stirred in Talladega county This weeks county papers bring the public announcement of H. A. Stewart for tax assessor, while for some time 1t has been unofficially known that J. l" Me- Lane is in the field, making at present two candidates now for assessor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
Galiber Allowed Bond

New Orleans. July 10.-Andrew Galiber, aged 19, who shot and killed his step- father Saturday night, was today granted bail of 5000 by Judge John B. Fisher of the first city criminal court. Young Cali Der pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder. alleging that he killed his step father in self defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
John Bell Is Secretary

Savannah. Ga, July 10.-At the quar- terly meeting of the board of directors of the Central of Georgia railroad this tary of the board, and W. s. Askew as sistant secretary. Mir Bell was also chosen assistant secretary of the Ocean Steamship company of which MT. As- kew is secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
GEORGIA CONTEST ID BE LONG-DRAWN First BalIOtt for the Senator
 Today PROSPECT OF VACANCY Many Newspapers Will Support Brown Against the Field for
 Governor If Smith Is
 Elected Senator
PROSPECT OF VACANCY

Atlanta July 10.-Tonight on the eve of the balloting for United States senator in the Georgia legislature. the general opinion prevails that there will be no election as the result of the first days balloting That nons of the five candi- dates is cocksure of capturing the toga was evidenced by the hard work put In during the closing hours of the cam paign Even the friends of Governor TIoke Smith, who himself had been pre- dicing his election on the first ballot continued up to the last minute to strengthen their fences.
 Among the late arrivals today were a number of friends of Congressman W. G.. Brantley of the Eleventh district The statement was given out in behalf of MT. Brantley that his name would not be presented as a candidate for senator un- 'ril it was certain he could win.
 The prospect of a vacancy In the gov ernorship in the event Governor Smith is elected to the senate is arousing con- siderable interest throughout the state Today a newspaper in Southeast Georgia sent thirty telegrams to leading papers throughout the state asking them If they would support former Governor J. M Brown for governor in the event of a va oancy Twenty-two replies signified in substance the senders would support Brown against the field"
 Should the vacancy occur, it is pre- dicted that there will be in the neighbor- hood of dozen candidates for the posi- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
Marriage Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses were Issued from the probate court Monday: Sam kirkpatrick of Pratt City to Mrs. Minnie WhortoN.
 Theodore zitinetz of Bessemer to Miss Mary Pekolus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
RumOrs Are Rife

As the time for the first ballot on the United States senatorship draws nearer, the political atmosphere of the capitol and hotel Hobbies becomes more saturated with rumors, wild and, apparently, with out foundation. None of them could be run to earth.
 One rumor was that President John M. Slaton of the Senate, Speaker Holder of the House and Congressman w. G. Brantley would get into the race befor, the first ballot at noon tomorrow. Little or no credence is given to this, although their entry and many other untoward happenings are possible in the present condition of affairs.
 It also was stated that Mr Brantley was on his way here from Washington.
 Both the House and Senate met this morning and adjourned after brief ses- sions to enable the newly designated com mttees to retire and to get to work on the mass of bills which have been intro- duced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
SMITH BROUGHT
 BACK FOR TRIAL
Young Man Who Attempted To Wreck Revenge on John Temple
 Taken Near Gadsden

Gadsden, July 10-(Specian-O. c. Smith, the young man who attempted some weeks ago to kill John Temple, fore man of one of the departments at the Southern steel plant, and who made his escape at the time, has been apprehended and Is now in the county jail awaitingSa hearing. Smith was found on the Noojin farm some miles east of this city, where he has been for several weeks. Sheriff Lister and two deputies went out there last Saturday night and made the arrest. Smith offered no resistance. Smith s ather worked under Temple and they had some differences which the young man sought to avenge. He secured a gun and waylaid his victim when he was leaving work and shot a horse from under him in lonely spot and admits that he got away with the supposition that he had kill his man, as he intend- ed doing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
DILL FUNERAL
 ID BE HELD TODAY
Miss Dill RecOvers COnsci- Ousness Following Auto
 mobile Accident

Anniston. July 10.--(Special. )--Announce- ment was made Monday afternoon that the funeral services over the remains of J. D. Dill had been postponed until Tuesday at 10 o'clock. pending the ar rival of brothers of J. D. Dill, the de- ceased, from Mobile and Birmingham, thx being Turner, Will and Howard Dill. The services will be held at -'..- first Methodist church, with interment follow ing at Edgemont conducted by Knights of Pythias, with whom the deceased had been officially connected. The automo- bile accident has brought many express sions of regret.
 At a late hour Monday. Miss Mary Dill, who lies between life and death at Sellers hospital recovered consciousness Her condition has not yet been definitely diag- nosed, but is regarded as precarious. Charles Dill is also said to be in some danger at Sellers hospital though Mrs. J. D. Dill is said to be resting very quietly. Mrs. Charles Dill and her young son are at the home of their father. That every one of those in the car were not killed outright seems remarkable.
 Miss Abbie Jones and James Nathan of this city were bitten by a small dog Sunday morning and it is feared that they will be affecteds with hydrophobia. The dog acted very queerly before attacking his victims, and after he was killed the animals head was sent to the Pasteur institute at Montgomery for examna- tion
 The police of the city are in search of Arl Hammond, a notorious negro char acter, who is said to have shot into a negro church at negress with whom he had had difficulty, while services were being held there Sunday evening.
 The funeral of Eugene Camp, a we'll known Anniston cotton man who died as q result of a stroke of paralysis Sun day morning, was held Monday morning at the late residence on East Seventh street, the remains being inferred at Edge mont cemetery. The deceased is survived by wife, q sister and four brothers. He'has been living here for several years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11

Judge Herzberg this morning sentenced two white men who had been convicted for violating the prohibition law several days ago in his court. John Baggett was fined two hundred dollars and given three months on the chain gang and Zach Goforth was fined two hundred dollars and given six months on the chain gang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11

Death came to two young men on Sat urday, who. until recently had been prominent in business circles in this city. Thornton Ramsey, until within few months past a member of the clothing and tailoring firm of Benton X Ramsey, died in a hospital in New York city, where he had removed with his family about three months ago He was oper ated on for appendicitis and never re- covered. Boyd Cox died at about the same hour Saturday evening at his home at Gainesville. Ga, where he had gone to spend a vacation in the hope of i'm proving his health. He was brought here and buried in this city today. Both of dren