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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
ENSLEY WILL FIGHT HIGHER PHONE RATE Probable That the Sys- tem Will Be Abolished
 By Citizens

The Ensley club will hold its regular maetine tonight in the inferior court room at 8 o'clock. An effort Is being made to have large number or the citizens of Pratt City, Wylam, Corey Fairview and Ensley turn out for thls meeting as the telephone question IS to be discussed The people of Ensley are very bitter over the new rate raise and are going to do everything possible to frustrate the movement. It is prob able that the Bell system will be en- trielv done away with in Ensley II the company insists on the increased rate. The session tonight will be held more in the form of a mass meeting than regular meeting of the Ensley club.
 Mary Louise Mcdonald, the 2-year-old daughter of MT and Mrs. c. W. Me Donald, died Sunday night at the home on Ray street Fairview The funeral will take place this morning at 3 o'clock from the residence.
 Although there were 2l cases up be- fore the Ensley police court yester- day morning. only five of them were for drunkenness. It is reported now ever that the saloons sold out their entire supply of wet goods Saturday night .
 Forest Millstead. a young man nVihg in Ensiey, is reported to have attempted suicide Sunday night by trying 10 take an overdose of laudanum. He was pre- vented from carrying out his act oy clerk at the Brown Pharmacy. He gave no reason for his deed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
ORTHODOX SERVICE
 FOR TOM KIPPUR
Picturesque Ceremonies Conducted At the knesseth Israel Temple
 Yesterday

Strangely picturesque in the modern i setting of busy Birmingham, a re- l hearsal of the 'Atonement day serv- ices of 1000 years ago held by the high priests of Biblical times, led by the patriarchs garbed in their burial shrouds and adhering in every detail to the customs of the earliest syna- gogue were the Tom Kippur services yesterday at the Knesseth Israel syna- gogue of the orthodox Jews.
 In the absence of an ordained rabbi, the cantors were the leaders. in the reading of the prayers and scroll from the old testament. The worship began at sunrise, the most pious going early and the ever changing congregation. with the men seated collectively apart from the women, reproduced a scene Of Hebrew atonement that was most in teresting.
 Every man who felt so disposed wore shawl about his shoulders and did not remove his hat upon entering the church The shawls of silken, woolen or linen texture, were fringed and woven in vari-colored borders on q solid ground. The colors of the bor- ders were a matter of taste, the most popular com mbination being that of dark blue and white, and they differed in size from the scarf to the larger ones that enveloped the figure.
 The reading of the prayers was ac- companied by a swaying of the body and plaintive tones, swelling from q drone of low tones into a chorus. the older men, particularly, emphasizins the sorrow of the sins committed and vail of atonement These elders, many of them from Russia, have a custom of going personally on the eve of Tom and asking forgiveness for any wrong and extending pardon likewise. The memorial services before noon were limited in participation to those whose relatives had died during the past year but the afternoon memorial was for all those who have died for the past 1000 years.
 The only sermon of the day was the | morning address by Dr. Swedlaw on ",The Atonement for the Young and the Old" It was in the nature of an appear to tne oiu hien rom tlIe east Ito the young Jew to break silence in behalf of their religion and to par ents to provide a Hebrew school for their children. pr. Swedlaw made a brief dissertation on the persecution and present status of his race.
 Recesses followed each ceremony and many of those attending left the church
 to return for a later service, so thai
 the quiet of the usual church worship | never prevailed
 The blowing of the trumpet signi
 fled their desire for the blessings 0
 God and that the services were con
 cluded until the passing of anothei
 year. .f
 The congregation of Bethel,
 branch of the orthodox Jews, held thelt
 om Kippur services in the Maccabe
 temple with a large number of mem
 bers present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
TURK0-|TAL|AN
 WAR ID BE SHORI'

That the war between Italy and Fur key will be of short duration is the opin- ion of Signor Frank Garpiglani, the 'ital- ian vice consul for the Birmingham dis- trict In fact Signor Garpgian sstated that in his opinion the war would bei"nd- ed in few days, as the Italian navy had complete control of the situation and that Turkey realized the futiltiy of continuing a conflict against overwhelming odds.
 He said that while the spirit was com mendable that prompted the Italians of this district in expressing a willingness 10 return and fight for their native land, it would not be necessary for the Italian government could put 100000 men in the field at a short notice and without outside assistance.
 Signor Garpigiani said that he perso- nay regretted that 1t had become neces- sary for the Italian governmentto resort to a show of arms, but that it was un- avoidable as the government had tfx- hausted every honorable means to bring about a settlement. and that the Turkish government had ignored the overtures made, consequently the war was inevi- table
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
ODD FELLOWS ARE
 HOLDING ELECTION
Interest Centers in the Race For Grandmaster and Grand
 warden

An election of officers of the grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Eel lows is being held in the several subordi- nate lodges of the district, beginning yes terday. The local interest centers in the offices of grand master and grand warden, as there are local candidates for the two offices.
 Under the law of the order candidates are nominated at the last session of the grand lodge and are voted for the first week in October. every subordinate lodge in the state participating.
 The nominees without opposition are Walter K. McAdory for grand master, F. c. Cumpton of Montgomery for deputy grand master H. c. Pollard of Hunts vile for grand secretary and J. C. Bowie of Talladega for grand treasurer
 For the office of grand warden there are three candidates, Palmer P. Daugette Of Birmingham, R. l.. Bradley of Yer ron and A. D. Bloch of Mobile. The light centers around this office. as it has been the custom to advance by regular rotation, the holder of this office to that of grand master.
 All the Odd Fellow lodges of the dis trict meet this week and will vote on the above named candidates. The result will not be officially declared until the first Monday in December when the re- turns will be canvassed by the grand of- ficers and the result declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
BUSINESS MEN JOIN
 RELIGIOUS MOVEMENT

Tuscaloosa, October 2.-(SpeciaI1 I1-The mems meeting at the Young Mems Chris tian association building yesterday was attended by large crowd of Tuscaloosa q Influential citizens, who gathered to hear J II. McAfee, H. F. Latimer and H. R. Todd. three of the leaders in the Men and Religion Forward movement.
 Three committees were organized after the nature of the movement and its pur poses were fully explained by the ad- dresses. The evangelistic committee will promote that branch of work among men. The second committee will work in the interests of Sunday schools and Bible classes among young men. and the third committee will look after the re- ligious interests of young boys. Many business men signifed a willingness to cooperate in this religious work.
 A special feature of the meeting was the splendid music rendered by a large chorus of male voices, and selections given by quartet composed of Sterling Harris, Irwin Dugins w. |. Hall and Robert McAlpine. The musical pro- gramme was in charge of Tom Garnen. director of the University Glee club
 The Day of Atonement, the most sacred in Jewish circles, was ushered in last night and was generally observed throughout Tuscaloosa today. Most of the business houses closed and services were held in the Odd Fellows hall MT. Isadore Spering delivered two lectures and special music was rendered by a local choir of Jewish musicians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
III CLOSE
 RIVALRY WITH COBB

Joe Jackson got a little closer to Ty Cobbs batting throne yesterday, not by any particularly brilliant work on his part, but because Cobb did not con meet once safely. Kaler, pitching for Cleveland against Detroit, struck Cobb out twice and once Cobb fouled out. Jackson was at bat five times but got only one hit--a single.
 Latest official averages were made up to include games of September 27 and then Cobb was 16 points ahead of Jack son in his batting average. Since that time matters have been about square twithstanding Cobb slumped Satur- day and yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
OBERDORFER SOUNDS WAR CRY
 AGAINST BELL TELEPHONE CO.

citizens who oppose the unjust raise would make known their dissent in no uncertain way, so as to overcome the efforts of the small coterie who, for selfish reasons, are favorng the raise, the fight is practically won.
 Saturday the Bell company defiantly and without awaiting the decision of the state railroad commission, declared war and proclaimed that, with or with out leave, they would raise the rates. The city will accept the challenge and war them to the death. The citizens, in mass meeting, should say whether the city should cowardly submit or defy this arrogant corporation. In the mean while the city is preparing to strike and the subscribers of the telephone company are asked to wait upon the action of the city"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03

"war to the death" on the Southern Bell Telephone company was announced yesterday afternoon by A. Leo Ober- dorfer, one of the local attorneys battling in behalf of the city against the proposed increase in telephone rates sn this city. In an interview given out last night he said that "the citizens, in e mass meeting. should say whether the city shall cowardly submit or defy this arrogant corporation"
 The statement of MT. Oberdorfer say Ing that the decision of the railroad commission yesterday not to figure in the rate case was the first blood for the city follows
 "In the fight precipitated by the Bell Telephone company the city of Birming- ham has won the first blood. If the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
DEUTCHER PROMOTED
 AND GOES TO ST. LOUIS

The announcement was made yesterday that A. J. Deutcher general southern freight and passenger agent for the Union and Southern Pacific railroad, stationed in Birmingham, had been promoted to Le general agent for the lines at St. Louis. His appointment is effective at once.
 Mir. Deutcher came 10 Birmingham Sep tember from Atlanta, this city having been selected over Atlanta by reason of the greater freight shipments. MT, Deutcher will leave for his new post at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03

Minstrels this year. King has become one of the best known minstrel men in Amer ica by his excellent work with this or ganization during the. past four years. and as foil for the roustabout darkey roles played by the Honey Boy" When the big organization comes to the Jef- ferson theatre tomorrow and Thursday nights and Thursday matinee, lovers of minstrelsy will ind an up to date pro- pramma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
VARYING ESTIMATES MADE ON
 NUMBER OF MEN ON STRIKE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE n

the old men reported for work Labor leaders declare none of the men re- turned to work while the railroad off cials say they have plenty of men to keep the shops In operation
 The company has a number of strike- breakers in it's yards, but at 9 o'clock none of them had gone to the shop. There was no disorder.
 Later q scheme made at the head quarters with the Southern Pacific con- pany here was to the effect that about 50 of the union men returned to work today and that the interests of the com pany would not be seriously crippled as the result of the strike. Reports are said to have been received from san derson. Tex, Valentine and Gldden to the effect that union men did not go out on strike at those points. These are all division points.
 Union leaders question the correct ness of the company's claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
LICENSE COLLECTORS REPORT
 SHOWS A $27,277.25 INCREASE

The report of J. J. Boggan, city license collector, was made yesterday. For the fiscal year ending September 30, the collections amounted to S37O,- 323.75 as compared to s342,946.5O for the same months of 1910.
 The increase of s27,277.25 was most gratifying to the commissioners.
 The report, addressed to President Culpepper Exum, follows;
 T have the honor to submit here with my report of license collected foc the fiscal year., as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
Al G. Field Greater Minstrels

Better than ever,'' is the phrase sym bolic of the Al G. Field greater min trels, that aggregation of mirth producers who have surpassed the most elaborate of the veteran minstrel's earlier pro- auctions. This collection of gloom dis pellers will be seen and heard by their old and new friends at the Jefferson the atre next Friday and Saturday and Sat urday matinee. \s
 Al G. Field, the veteran producer of minstrelsy, has gathered about him a corps of talented singers, comedians and dancers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
Rescue Fourteen Miners

Fairbanks, Alaska, october 2.-The Ii en who were entombed in the Shakes L.are mine on Dome creek were rescued rSday, little the worse for their con- n1ement of S4 hours. A drill hole through hhich they had been provisioned was Enlarged by thawing until it was big enough to permit the body of a man to pass. Then the imprisoned miners were pulled up one after another to the sur face, 1274 feet above.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
Noted Astronomer Dies

Boston, October 2.-The Rev. Father Marian Balcela member of the Jesuit order, professor of mathematics at Boston college and an astronomer of note died at the Carney hospital today. He was native of Spain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
Perry County for Bond lssue

Marion october 2-(SpeciaD, In the Perry county election held today 10 au- thorize an issue of Si10,000 worth of road londs, Marion gave 1S7 to 20 for the bonds. beats heard from show the county has gone for bonds by d good majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
Hyatt Gets Appointment

Montgomery, october 2.-tSpecial. )-An- nouncement was made today by Superin- tendent of Education H. J. Willingham of the appointment of Oscar w. Hyatt as assistant principal of the Coosa county high school to succeed Professor Cannon, who died recently. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-03
George Evans Honey Boy Minstrel.

John King, comedian, end man and inn personator of colored feminity, is again a feature of George Evans Honey Boy
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15
iNSURING VALUABLE MEN
Large Concerns Now Take Out Poll.
Giles on the Lives Of Their High
Grade Employees.

Insuring valuable men in corpo-
rations and manufacturing concerns
is the latest form Of insurance. In
the textile industry, for example,
this plan is being tried in the case
Of officials and employees whose tech
nica] knowledge is Of a high order.
In a New York state mill the life Of
a man recently engaged under con-
tract for a term Of years to take
charge Of manufacturing depart
ments has been insured by the pro-
prietors for $4,000, running tho
length of time the contract is in
force. Several insurance companies
are engaged in this line Of business
and it is probable that before long
the custom will be as common to in.
sure the lives of competent men az
1t is to insure property against loss
by fire. 1t is said the system en-.
courages contract positions for men
of value and that the idea is as feas.
ible as that Of insuring the honesty
of officials by surety companies
Boston Globe.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15
RUsE OF CHICKEN THIEVES
In kess Jsrsey They Have Been Steal
Ina White Leghorns and pyelns
Them Black.

Chicken thieves in New Jersey have
adopted an astonishing ruse to battle
owners Of the fowls they steal. Late
~ several poultry farmers discovered
that valuable white leghorn hens were
missing. A thorough search was
made, but no one could be found IN
the section who had recently acquired
white leghorns In quantity In pro
portion to the number that had been
missing. The first clue as to their
disappearance came a few days ago.
! when Mrs. Edward Hall. who has q
fine lot Of white leghorns, found that
walking among her leghorns were
three black hens. She "shooed" them
out Of the yard. angrily. as they were
.of an inferior type. An hour later the
evicted hens were still hanging around
the place, and when she finally cor
,nered one, intending to throw 1t out
side. the fact was disclosed that the
black hen was wet and the wet came
from black dye. Investigation showed
that the "black" hens were her home
sick prize white leghorns.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15
Subscribe for the Advocate.

uvwnuown cafe, this young woman.
Waiter" she said, 'call me a taxi
cab"
A few minutes later the waiter
came and said: "Your taxicab IS
here!"
Her escort meanwhile, wondered
why the taxi had been ordered.
"We're going to the -" and she
named another cafe, which happened
to be right across the strickland Is
still there.
"All right" he said.
And they rode across the street in
the taxicab.
Once within the other cafe, she
looked about and saw her mother and
several friends at another table.
I'VE can't sit at this table," she
said.
All right" acquiesced her escort.
Call taxicab and we'll get another
table!"-san Francisco Chronicle.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15
A silly Season Gift

take your wife a Silly season gift
Of a half dozen assorted sealing wax
candles" the salesman said.
''But l don't know what sealing wax
candles are." the patron objected
This is what they are" The sales.
man produced a neat box. "They are
sticks Of sealing wax. each contain
Ing a wick. You Light tho wick when
you want to seal letter; the wax
melts and drops of, and when you
have got enough for your seal you
blow out the flame. A sealing wax
candle saves the expense and bother
Of a second candle. Won't you take
your wife Silly season gift OF q
box?"
But" objected the patron. Il don't
think that It is either customary or
desirable to give wives presents in the
silly season."
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15

Jap Keller left yesterday on a
business trip to Dallas. S. D.
DR.. Roberts complete line oil
veterinary remedies. = Mccarthy
Drug Co.
Mr.. Johnson, auditor for the
Central Lumber Co., was in town
Wednesday.
Ask for a free copy of DR.. Rob
erts' Practical Home Veterinarian.
Mccarthy Drug Co.
A special school day service will
be held at the Congregational
church Sunday morning at II
O'Clock. All interested in Our
schools are invited to attend.
We are in receipt of short let
ter from John w. Conway in
which he states that he has &C
cepted a position as teacher in one
of the high schools in Minneapolis.
All members Of l. 0. 0. F. are
cordially invited to a lunch and
smoker to be held at hall of Tim
Der Lake lodge No. 2I8, Thursday
evening. Sept. 21st, at 8 p. m.
Mrs. w. w. Whitchurch of
Hankinson, N. D., has just donat-
ed 80 books. comprising a great
number of the late popular novels.
to the library that is being started
here under the direction of Rev.
Getchell.
Maurice Cahill returned last Sat-
urday from a two weeks visit to
Chicago, and Elgin. Ills. and c.
dar Rapids, la. He took in the
last day of the aviation meet at
Chicago and the national road
races at Elgin.
The school board let the contract
last Monday for putting up the
new school house to E. w. John
son of Aberdeen. for $6.527. ex-
elusive of heating. The building
is to be 42x4o feet. two stories and
basement. The contract provides
that the building shall be finished
by Dec. 18th. The building will
be erected on block ~, which is a
public reserve.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15
Lifting Power Of Gas.

One thousand cubic feet Of coal gas
will life IS pounds weight. Hydrogen
gas has greater lifting power, 1000
cubic feet Of It lifting from 60 to 70
pounds. One Of the cheapest ways to
make hydrogen gas is to act on zinc
with sudphuric acid. Sulphuric acid
is, chemically speaking, sulphate Of
hydrogen. and when 1t and zinc are
brought in contact the zinc takes the
place OF the hydrogen. which is then
liberated, sulphate of zinc being
formed as the result of the decompo-
eition.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15
DIRECTORY.

Timber Lake Commercial Club.
Meets the first and third Monday
nights Of each month promptly at
7:3o o'clock at Odd Fellows hall.
Jno. De Y. Smith, Pres.
Andrew L. Anderson. Sec.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15

Gentle sarcasm.
She felt quite enthusiastic IN .
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15
A PRETTY COMPARISON.

Daughter-But I don't intend to
marry yet; I want to study.
Mother-Absurd! The men will
only think less of you in the end if
YOU know much.
Daughter-Oh, now, mamma, you
always expect other men to be like
papa. =.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15
Crying Quits.

Crying Quits.
churchwarden Brown--Excuse me.
Mr. Smith, but are you aware that
,,o,, mt q false half crown In the con.
.r,bution plate this morning?
Mr.. Sm,th-Yes; l owe the heather
orrdee for eating q missionary uncle
r. mine.-The Sketch.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: Sun-
day school at 1000 a. m. Preach
ing at 100. Evening service at
800. You are cordially invited
to attend.
E. ?. Getchell. Pastor.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
Commissioners-O. ]. Felt, B.
c. Ash, c. A. Flowers.
Auditor-H. M. Kent.
Treasurer-S. M. Smith.
Register Deeds-O. A. Leonard.
Clerk of Courts-J. ]. J. Holley.
Supt. Schools-P. S. Jones.
Sheriff-Chas. Maupin.
States Attorncy-Dawes Bris-
bine.
County Judge-Alex. w. Stow.
County Assessor-Henry Fielder
Coroner-Dr. T. H. Baer.
Justices-C. c. Lever, Joe Ira
versie, w. Boldt, w. B. Patterson
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-09-15
OPEN AIR LIBRARY FOR HoeoEs.

William Wheeler Fippen, justice
Of the peace Of Penryn, CAL, has es-
tablished a library for hoboes in a
grove Of trees near his place. 1t is
believed that his hobo library is the
only one of its kind in the United
States. Books, magazines and daily
newspapers are supplied.
In addition to having shelves sus-
pended from the limbs of the trees
and cases standing against the large
trunks of the oaks and pines, Ftp
pen has placed a long table in the
grove, supplied with two benches
and several armchairs for the read
ers. Fippen has few hoboes to deal
with in his court, because they all
know him and respect him.