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The Detroit times., 1911-11-18
Dancing Hall Is Popular.

The Wayne Gardens dancing hall
since It's opening 10 the public two
weeks ago has met with the greatest
success. The dancing floor is In use
every evening in the week. except
Sunday, from 8 TO 1870 o'clock. The
dancing does not in any way affect
the roller skating, the rink opening
at 1880 o'clock and continuing until
adjournment Is made for dancing
The Straub Sisters Ladies' orchestra
supplies the music and everything pos,
sible is done by the management
TO attract the best class Of people and
to maintain refinement Every Friday
evening free dancing party is given
TO rink patrons.
The Detroit times., 1911-11-18
OLYMPIC RULES PREVENT
ANOTHER DORAhD0 FlASCO
Minor Changes From American
To English Hurdling Rules
Won't Hurt Americans.

NHW YORK, Nov l7.-Members or
the American Olympic committee are
today discussing the rules. received
from Stockholm yesterday. which will
govern the 1912 olympiad in Sweden.
Copies of the rules will be sent out
to. all clubs and associations within
the next few days.
The principal change from the
rules OF 1908 is one making impos-
slble a repetition OF the Dorando
fiasco. In the London games. No at
teldant will be permitted In the arena
during an event, nor will an attendant
be permitted to- accompany contest
ant during race. Minor changes
from the American and English rules
In the hurdles and some OF the ield
events are made but none of these
will work any hardship upon the
American athletes.
The Detroit times., 1911-11-18
PENNSY FRESH AND SOPHS
FIGHT 1T OUT TO TIE

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 1.-THE
annual pushball fight between the
sophomore and freshmen classes OF
the university of Pennsylvania end
ed In tie yesterday afternoon. Inc
freshmen, however, suffered the
greatest number OF casualties. Inc
freshmen hurt were NJ. w. Orr, head
lacerated; William Boles, j. w. ir-
win and F. c. Mowrey, whose noses
were broken.
The fight was one OF the most bit
ter ever seen at the university.
The Detroit times., 1911-11-18
TALK OVER PLAN FOR
IMPROVED HIGHWAY

TOLEDO. Ohio, Nov. IA pro-
posed improved highway between To-
4edo AID Detroit was given more def
mite form today as the result OF a
meeting between the good roads
committee OF Erie township, Monroe
county and the committee OF the To
ledo commerce club.
The Erie Township committee said
that sentiment in that township
favors iayors the issuance OF bonds
10 the extent OF $4,000, the limit OF
tho Michigan law. The Erie commit
tee was assured that Toledo would
contribute ~ least $1,000 per mile.
provided the road is constructed of
macadam with rock asphalt surfac-
iUg
Job Printing Done Right. Time.
Limiting Co. Is John R-st
The Detroit times., 1911-11-18
MCFARLAND GETS BAD
BLOW BEFORE LEAVING

CHICAGO, Nov l7-Friends here
OF Packey Mcfarland, pride OF the
stock yards, are wondering today now
the little fighter is getting along after
n solar plexus- blow slipped him last
night just as he boarded train for
the coast The blow was a summons
In a suit for $4,000 fled by Miss
Laura K. IIealy, OF Chicago, for al
legged breach OF promise. The stock
yards fighter is en- route TO the coast
where he hopes to add Champion VOL
CASTS scalp to his collection.
More than &C per cent. Of orr farms
are reported owned free of debt"
The Detroit times., 1911-11-18
Crooked Boston.

George Fitch. the author OF the
Slwash college stories. wiz 70 are 90 be
ISSUED IN bool form. wrufiaiI the way
from his home ~ Peoria 10 Boston 90
attend the annual convention OF the
American Press Humortsts. u was the
sad faced Peoria hUmorists ar~t en-
counter with tho far-fumed Crooi.ed
streets OF Boston. ~ started our 10
~ . 4" shot trolley TIN zone tuornins."
SAYS Mr.. Fitch and after THE car had
sr .g,' as ruiuCr~, tito conductor came
into the car. i beg pardon said ln.
'tut has any one pocket compass?
The Dsotorman has lost his way"
Italian soldiers are allowed cigars
as part of their daily rations.
The Detroit times., 1911-11-18
McGoorty Gets Bout.

CHICAGO, Nov. l7-Silvie Ferretti,
sponsor for Jimmy Howard, announc-
ed today his protege would fight Ed
die McGoorty, of Oshkosh, before a
FOND Du Lac, Wis. fight club. Dec. 6.
The winner OF the battle will probab-
~ be matched with Hugo Kelly, mid.
dleweight claimant.
The Detroit times., 1911-11-18
JOHNNY CuJLON MATCHED
FOR Go WITH KITS0N

CHICAGO. Nov. 17.--Johnny Coul.
on, bantam champion was today
matched for ten.round go with
George Kitson Of New York, before
the Kenosha. Wis. Athletic club. Nov
2s. They will fight at 1l5, ringslde.
The Detroit times., 1911-11-18
ID. u. S CANT CALLED OFF
ON ACCOUNT OF THE RAIN

Tho game between the ID. u. S.
ana l-apeer high school. with which
the ID. U. S. expected TO finish the
season, scheduled for this Friday after
noon, was postponed on account OF
the rain.
Eastern high journey to Port Huron
where they expected TO take on the
Port Huron bunch, IL the weather
The Detroit times., 1911-11-18

ing: I.arold Russell. Herbert McKen-
zie. Echlin p. Gayer Arthur Bell, J..
G. Gardner. Helen Harvest. Leon
ora VonOttinger Ida Vernon, Antonio
Salerno. Anthony Ferraro. A. Monte
grfie- Eduardo Ferraro, and Cira
/ ~,
The Detroit times., 1911-11-18
Ingersolps Team Good.

colgate. coached by Ken Ingersoll
made splendid showing against Penn
state, conquerors OF Cornell and Penn
hyNanla, scoring nine points against
seventeen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
ID TRY PERMENTER IN ANOTHER COUNTY Bitter Feeling Against Pris- oner in Mississippi Mur-
 der Trial

Louisville Miss, July 10-Judge Doops' in circuit court today granted the mo- ton of attorneys for the defense asklns a change of venue for Swinton Pefmeh- ter. the young farmer who is accused or killing Jamie Sharpe, daughter of a Win ston county planter. At former triai Permenter was convicted and sentenced to death. but recently the supreme court kset the verdict aside and ordered ne" trial. The county to which the case will be transferred has not been de- termined.
 When the case was called for trial here today attorneys for the defense filed the motion, alleging that on account of the hitter feeling against the prisoner 1t would be impossible to give him fair and impartial trial in this county. Thls motion was argued later today before Judge Dobbs.
 Although some fears were expressed that summary punishment might be dealt out to Permenter, there have been no threats of mob violence. Permenter IS un der indictment foi the murder and crimi- na, assault of Mrs. Jamie Sharp, daugh-
 ter of a prominent farmer living near here. At former trial he was convicted and given a death sentence. This was reversed by the supreme court several
 weeks ago. 1taHfA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
BARRYMORE-COLT
 RUMORS ARE TRUE

New York. July 10-Confirmation of the leport that Miss Ethel Barrymore, the actress, is to sue for a divorce from Russell Griswold Colt, her husband or two years, was given here today when material from which Miss Barrymore s lawyer expects to prepare and file to- morrow initial papers in the action, reached the city from Los Angeles, Cal. The suit is to be for absolute divorce and will be formally contested It will be filed in New York county. The summons and copy of the complaint are awaited by Colt and his lawyers, who expect to receive them tomorrow or Wednesday,
 Frank M. Patterson, Colts lawyer, so declared today after being closeted for more than an hour with his client Jack Barrymore, Mrs. Colts brother, spent almost as long a time with Dit tenhoefer Gerber & James, the law firm which Miss Barrymore has retained.
 The material from which Miss Bar rymore's lawyers will draw the com plaint, it is reported, is in the form of one or more affidayits signed by Miss Barrymore at Los Angeles. There Is but one ground upon which absolute divorce may be procured in New York but the name of the alleged correspond ent has been withhold. MT. Colt re- mained at the Yale club, where he may be easily reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
ADJUSTMENTS
At East Lake

With it's new run of feature attractions this week East Lake will easily com pare with the best amusement places of larger cities, to Say nothing of its natural beauty, which is unsurpassed anywhere. The latest vaudeville bill at the Casino consists of five numbers of the very high est class, the chief hit being scored by Francis Raymond and Baby Isabella in a skit entitled "A Bit of Nonsense" which completely captivated the audiences yes- terday evening"
 Another splendid feature of the Casino this week is the performance of Ferris and Copeland in "Rapid-ire Comedy the title of the number being fulfilled in every way to the greatest delight and amusement of the audience. Cliff Wat son, the black face comedian, is undoubt- edly one of the best performers in this line of vaudeville ever seen by the fre- quenters of the East Lake Casino and has succeeded in immensely populariz- ing himself from the start. One of the greatest features, however, is the ever delightful flow of song from the talented Ben Duncan, and, in addition to all this, there IS HI1e run or motion pictures.
 There are two special free attractions this week. Lowbo the high diver and swimming expert, who gives an exhibi- tion twice daily of diving from the top of a 75-foot ladder into the lake, is one of the most daring performers ever seen at the park. The generosity of the man. agement has gone even further and se- cured from the monkey nobility Count The First" the nearest human monkey ever seen in the United States. For tunately, this attraction was secured by chance direct from Chicago, at price surpassing that paid for all four aero bats featured last week. The feats of the monkey are marvellous The human-ani- maj is a skillful skater and cyclist eats with knife and fork and possesses the most delightful manners. Everything is being enlarged at East Lake to accom- modate the immense crowds and no pains are spared to insure each man, woman and child one of the very pleasantest and most enjoyable times possible. Another attraction will be offered tonight in the way of a dance conducted by Professor McConnell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
ALI PASSENGERS ACCOUNTED FOR Fatalities in Santa Rosa Wreck Numbered
 Four

San Francisco July 10-Every passenger on the steamer Santa Rosa, wrecked near Point Arguello. has finally been account ed for, according to a statement given out this afternoon by the Pacific Coast Steamship company. C. P. stark, Mrs missing, have been found. This report of the passenger department confined the fatalities to one officer and three sea- men, who were drowned when a small boat was crushed against the side of the steamer.
 T wish to God I had finished by judg- ment and paid no attention to those fel- lows in San Francisco"
 This statement was made by Captain J. Saria, when the Santa Rosa began to break up at 5:30 o'clock in the after noon, according to Mrs. Eltha Campbell of San Francisco, one of the survivors of the disaster who reached San Fran cisco yesterday, Mrs. Campbell said she would testify to this effect.
 Wireless Operator Frankel said: Just cracked in two, I received the following order from San Francisco for the cap tain:
 Get out more wedge anchors and try to hold her until the President arrives:
 Wedge anchors be-d-d, shouted the captain. Its a case of life and death now and I'm going to land these people before 1t Is too late"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11

We have secured the agency for Sargent Builders Hard ware, which is the best line of goods on the market. We also carry a full line shelf Hard ware and will be glad to supply your wants.
 We now have the best agencies in all lines. The Buck line of Ranges, the Opal Re frigerator, Sargent Builders Hardware. All shelf Hardware of the best makes, and have a Grinding Department where we grind old style razors, shears. knives and mowers un- equalled in the South.
 See the automatic machine in window for sharpening safety razor blades as good as new, 25c dozen.
 We pay return postage on safety razor blades out of town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
AMERICANS LEARN
 ID LIVE RIGHT
He Who Spends Money for a Home Receives the Di-
 rect Dividends
rom the American Lumberman

From the American Lumberman.
 The American people are learning how to live. They are not slowing up in their commercial activity; they are getting as much joy as ever out of earning and more good out of spending but they are learning that life is something more than either or both.
 There are two distinct and discern ible movements in American life that are diametrically different. One is of country people to the city; the other is of city people to the country Men still are going to the large cities from smaller ones, but other men are now in increasing numbers seeking the vil- lage and the farm
 The balance Is still largely in favor of the city The eityward movement has tremendous momentum and will continue. But the fact that there is now a movement the other way is promising to the whole country and important to the smaller town.
 The community that Is wise is the one that takes advantage of this ten dency People are learning how to live and they are learning that the small community rather than the metropolis is the best place in which to live. Home people are becoming more conteted at home; others are seeking homes in home like towns.
 The community that encourages home investment, home. improvement and home development will be first to profit by this new tide in population and prosperity. The man who spends his money at home and invests his capital at home will receive not only direct dividends but those indirect returns resulting from the buying to his com munity of those seeking homes and hearths similar to his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
Tribute To Major Anderson

To the Editor Of The Age -Herald:
 Were I gifted with the oratory of tho Roman statesman of old; could I rival Cicero; if my vocal organs were to emit praises greater than the priests of the ancient Hebrews would yet fall far beneath the praises that should be sung to the memory of that mighty creative genius whose master mind was the cause of many mignty monuments to be erected in the mem ory of Alabama and It's people l refer to the late Maj. r. Y. Anderson. man of high character. integrity honorable. whose aim in life was to never forget inc symbol of all true men; brotherly love. whose deeds known and unknown al~ays showed the high purpose of act.Tn. and deeds. and charity, char acter. and marked ability. Birming- ham whose gifted sons are many will ,niss tbis particular genius who, though danarted. has left a memory that will live for ever. Respectfully yours,
 E. CROMIER.
 New York, July 8. 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
TAKE AN INTEREST
 IN YOUR OWN TOWN

From the American Lumberman.
 Take an interest in the town, and the town will take an interest in you.
 A man likes to plant things where he can watch them grow, that is why he plants seeds In his own garden and in vests money in his own town.
 Send the dog away and he will find the road back home; he knows where he belongs.
 Money invested at home is better than money invested at random. The home development movement means simply that every little city should have a movement of its own.
 If you are looking for an investment don't take a telescope.
 Send your money away from home if you will, but remember that a dollar is no carrier pigeon.
 Remember that a dollar invested at home pays other dividends besides money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
CONCERT AT PARK

An authoritative announcement from an official representative of the Music Study club was made Sunday night that the Monday night concert would take place in West park, Fifth avenue, between Six teenth and Seventeenth streets. instead of Capitol park; but owing to the illness of a lady residing on Fifth avenue, the concert last night was given in Capitol park.
 According to an announced plan the concert tonight will take place in West park.
 This is Signor Nappi's programme for this evening, beginning at 8 O clock: Two-step, That Mesmerizing Mendels- sohn Tune" Berlin. Medley, "Glow Worm" Farge. Waltz, Love Land" Holzmann. Solo. Serenade, (ShuberD, Signor Fred
 Nappi. Irtermission.
 Medley overture, "Just One, Dearie' Mahl | Selection: (a). Siclian Chimes, Riverie | (Mlls); (b) Intermezzo Sinfonico Caval | leria (MascagnD. l Selection, Kisses" | Neapolitan Song. "Finlcoly-Funicula, l Peluso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
MOBILE BAST|LE
 CREDIT T0STATE

Montgomery, July 10-(SpeciaD-Dr. W. H. Oates, state prison inspector. has submitted to Governor Emmet OaNeal his report on the inspection of the Mobile county jail, in which the bastile is given quite flattering praise. The inspector recommends a few improvements to fur ther the sanitation of the prison, and to generally improve the health of the oc- cupants. but finds, all in all, that the edifice is one of the most creditable ones in the commonwealth
 Recommendation is made that shower baths be placed at the end of each male corridor, that the inside of the building be repainted, that concrete floors be plac- ed in the kitchen and cellar and tha, further screens be provided, which will entail, in all probability. total expen- allure of something over $1000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
SENATE NOW LOOKS HIKE BEER GARDEN Four Electric Fans Add to ! Patience of Suffering
 SOlOns

Washington, July 10.-With four re- volving electric fans over their heads the members of the senate today entered the fifteenth week of the special session with more than usual composure.
 Tt looks like beer garden suggested Senator Bourne, of Oregon directly over whose head one of the air-circulators swung on slender axis. T don't believe they are good for long," he added, watch ing the fan apprehensively.
 Senator Shoot, who is responsible for the innovation, discarded his hand fan and looked comfortable. Heretofore the dignity of the senate had barred mechan- ical fans. Vice President Sherman broke the ice several days ago by having fan placed on his desk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
FIVE STRUCK BY FREAK LIGHTNING

Louisville, Ky, July 1o-Rieocheting from one house to another until five had been struck and six persons injured, was the prank of a bolt of lightning that crashed from almost cloudless sky here late this afternoon. The first residence struck was that of Fred kneisel, z4zl Ormsby avenue, and the bolt pounoeo from there to almost every house in the hlock Mrs. Kneisel was knocked from a chair and stunned. Will Lucas, car nenter. was thrown from a ladder at 24oe Ormsby avenue, and bady bruised Mrs. T. E. Curd was knocked from porch at 24O7 Ormsby avenue and slightly bruised; l.. E. Curd was shocked; ". o. Lowe was sitting on the porch at nis home, 24O3 Ormsby avenue, and was padiy stunned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
AVIATION CIRCUIT
 RACE COMES T0END

Berlin July 1O-The international CIT cult race, which started from Jonanh's- thai June Il, ended at the same piaoe today. Buechner was theA first or 'he ayiators to arrive. but Koenig' WHO reached the aerodrome at S:So tonish'' won the contest on account of the greater total of mileage completed. Voltmueiier' who landed two minutes after koenig, was officially recorded as second ana Buechner third. All three men carried army officers whose training was one or the objects of the flights. The race, wnicn was over a distance or more than i1oo niles was not marred by any accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
MRS. GRAHAM DIES
 AT CARROLLTON

Carrollton, July 10.-(Special.)- )-Mrs. George M. Graham died at her home near Reform Saturday night at 12 o'clock. after an illness of several months duration. She was an estimable lady with many noble traits of character whose influence will be missed in the community in which she resided. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, after which the body was inferred in the Hargrove cemetery near Reform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
PLENTY OF SMALL
 BILLS ID BE ISSUED

Washington, July 10-Banks and mer- chants will have no cause to complain of a shortage of small bills this summer and autumn if the treasury departments plans work out.
 All large denomination silver certificates are being destroyed as they come in to the treasury and s1 bills are being issued in their stead. If that does not supply the demand the treasury is ready to issue s1 greenbacks, though this will be done only in case of emergency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11

transportation facilities. better cities these are the essence of better tines and the community is the key to the situation.
 Every newspaper, every merchant, every salesman, every farmer that will join in a nationwide campaign for in vestment at home as against speculation abroad will contribute to that period of better times for which the entire country is hoping."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
Skarr Returns Safely

Tampa, Fla, July 10--J. H. Skarr. the weather observer in charge of the New York office. about whose safety there was some concern, returned to Tampa this morning, following night spent on the bay in a small motor boat The engine on the boat had gotten out of re- pair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
Michigan Justice Dies

Auburn, N. Y. July 10.-Frank A. Hooker of Lansing, Mich, one of the justices of the supreme court of Mich igan, died suddenly this morning in the New York Central station here He was on an automobile trip, but aban- doned it last night and was to return by train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
ROUND TRIP CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY

Magnificent new S200,000 fire-proo' hotel. Spendid surf bathing, rishlng boating, etc Through sleeping cars and dining car service from Birming ham daily on the SEMINOLE LIMITED Ask the ticket agent or L. W. Keith Trav Pass. Agt.. Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-11
Two Corrective Measures

"At time when money is plentiful and much capital is idle, as at present, two corrective measures present themselves: The country can put its money Into solid investments or it can engage in a vast speculative movement. Either is apt. for a time at least, to produce that condi- tion commonly called prosperity.
 "Economsts declare, however, that this country needs greater agricultural de- velopment Its manufactures already are equal to the requirements of the popu- lation, but the actual output of farm products is below what it ought to be.
 ."rhis theory is in line with the gem eralIy accepted belief that the farm Is the basis of our national prosprity.
 More intensive farming, therefore, is the object to be attained. Conservation ists have shown clearly that our waste of soil Is enormous. The time has passed whom the farmer, having worked the life out of one tract, can afford to move to another state and begin over on new land.
 Some people have claimed that the general buying of automobiles by farm CTS is a menace to business conditions As a matter of fact every farmer who is able to buy an automobile and pay for it without burdening himself makes real investment So when the farmer puts his money into power pump to displace the old windmill, a planter, traction engine and a gang blow, a better house to live in, a new barn, blooded stock better seed or any other thing that will increase the productiveness of his farm or make his home a better, more sat- isfying place to live in, he is actually investing his money in a way that will pay dividends to him and to his com munity.